In this episode, Brittany interviews Elly and Jamie, the hosts of the Bonus Moms podcast. They discuss their experiences as bonus moms and the challenges they face in blended families. The conversation covers topics such as the importance of community support, setting boundaries, and self-care. They emphasize the need for realistic expectations and the understanding that every blended family is unique. Transition days, when the children move between households, are particularly challenging, and they offer advice on how to navigate them. They discuss the challenges and experiences of being a stepmom, including dealing with high-conflict bioparents, navigating transition days, and communicating with children about the situation. They emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and finding support within the bonus mom community. Ellie and Jamie also share their plans for the future, including a second podcast for subscribers, and bonus mom merchandise.
Community support is crucial for bonus moms, who often feel alone in their experiences.
Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining emotional well-being in blended families.
Self-care is important for bonus moms to manage stress and regulate their nervous systems.
Transition days can be challenging, and it's important to have realistic expectations and practice self-care during these times.
Dealing with high-conflict bioparents can be challenging and emotionally draining for stepmoms.
Communicating with children about the situation requires age-appropriate conversations and answering their questions honestly.
Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care are crucial for stepmoms to maintain their mental health and well-being.
Finding support within the bonus mom community can provide validation, understanding, and helpful advice.
Bonus Moms has plans to launch a second podcast for subscribers, and bonus mom merchandise to further support and connect with bonus moms.04:26 How Bonus Moms Started
08:13 Changing the Name to Bonus Moms
12:04 Creating a Safe Space for Bonus Moms
25:20 Managing Transition Days
31:37 Dealing with High-Conflict Bioparents
32:21 Transition Days and the Emotional Impact
33:51 Communicating with Children about the Situation
38:05 The Importance of Setting Boundaries and Self-Care
42:59 Finding Support within the Bonus Mom Community
51:58 Future Plans: Membership Site, Exclusive Podcast, and Merchandise
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