Stepmomming Made Easy

Hey there, stepmom! My parents divorced when I was 2, and I had a few different stepparents throughout my childhood. Today, I'm sharing what I learned from that experience and how I use that intel to be the best stepmom I can possibly be! We've heard from the partners; now, let's get the stepchild's perspective!

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You are in for such a treat today, stepmom! We’ve spent some time talking about our partners’ perspectives, but now let’s hear it directly from them! In today’s episode, a panel of partners is answering some of your most burning questions, including:

1. Is your current situation any less special than the relationship with your child(ren)'s parent?
2. How have lessons from your past relationship impacted your current one?
3. When your partner is feeling insecure about their role in your life, what’s one thing you’d like them to know?

I think their answers might surprise you! Tune in for the first installment of this new series on the Stepmomming Made Easy podcast!

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Grab your free ticket for StepmomCon now, and mark your calendars for April 22-24! https://stepmomcon.com/

Hi, stepmom! If you are ready to ditch the guilt and show up confident and purpose-filled in your stepmom role, then today's episode is for you! 

Don't love your stepchildren? Dreading seeing the ex at your stepson's baseball practice? Feeling guilty for not showing up in the same role the ex did? Disappointed in yourself for not being able to figure out this stepmom stuff on your own and needing some guidance and support along the way? All TOTALLY normal! Tune in to learn more about how to ditch the guilt and feel better aligned as a stepmom!

Quotes Mentioned:

"Don't set yourself on fire trying to keep others warm." - Penny Reid

"Guilt, shame, and criticism are some of the most damaging forces in your life." - Jen Sincero

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Grab your free ticket for StepmomCon now, and mark your calendars for April 22-24! https://stepmomcon.com/

Hi, stepmom! Have you ever struggled to understand your partner's perspective and why they seem to have such a different experience in your family than you do? Today, we're exploring why! You and your partner have different lenses through which you view your family, and once you understand the differences, it can explain so much!

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Grab your free ticket for StepmomCon now, and mark your calendars for April 22-24! https://stepmomcon.com/

Hi, stepmom! In today's episode, Erin Careless, PhD and I are chatting about all things stepping back! If you've noticed that your role needs a refresh and you want to learn how to take a step back from tasks and triggers that disrupt your peace in your stepfamily, you don't want to miss this talk!

Erin Careless, PhD is a Certified Stepparent Coach and writes under the name, Steplife. Two stepkids and two "ours babies" keep life busy for Erin and her husband, Matt. A stepchild herself, Erin experienced divorce, remarriage, and step-siblings within her own family. This experience adds to her ability to coach and support stepmoms in diverse situations. 

Erin specializes in topics such as stepmother identities and roles, mothering work, parenting styles, stepping back, and ours babies. Her work has been featured in StepMom Magazine, Stepparent Magazine, Huffington Post, DivorceForce, The Divorce Magazine, and Erin has presented her research at various academic conferences. 

Links Mentioned: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steplife.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinsteplife/

For Erin's course, 6 Steps to Stepping Back, email [email protected].

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Hi, stepmom! I want to talk about CONTROL! As stepmoms, we feel like we don't have any, we crave it, we need it... and yet, sometimes we inadvertently give it away! Today, I'm sharing 4 ways we unintentionally give away control as a stepmom: 

1. You're not empowering your partner to make decisions.
2. You're answering texts or emails as they come in.
3. You're not setting boundaries to protect your peace.
4. You're planning your life around the custody schedule.

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Stepmom infertility is like salt in the wound. Raising another woman’s child while struggling to have your own is a uniquely painful experience. For my fellow stepmoms battling infertility as a stepmom, I'm sharing 4 big tips for coping with those feelings before they turn to resentment!

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Hi, stepmom! One of the BIGGEST stressors that many stepmoms face in their stepfamilies is their partner's ex. The ex may be overtly high-conflict, or they may be more subtle with their distrust or dislike of you. Even though it can feel *really* personal, it's entirely possible you didn't do anything wrong to cause them to dislike you. In today's episode, I'm diving into 4 reasons why the ex may not like you, even when you did nothing wrong! 

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Grab your free ticket for StepmomCon now, and mark your calendars for April 22-24! https://stepmomcon.com/

Stepmom, you're in for a treat, today! I'm joined by Joslynn Flowers of The Daily Stepmom, and we chat about all things full-time stepparenthood, adding an ours baby to the family, and race dynamics in stepfamilies. Joslynn is an absolute delight, and I know you're going to love this conversation!

Joslynn is a full time mom of 4, (the older 3 being her stepkids) and a certified stepmom coach, who resides in California. Joslynn has a serious passion for helping others succeed in life! In her time as a stepmom she has experienced the many struggles that can come along with being a stepmom and blending of a family. 

She is Co-Founder of The Stepmom Collective, a community based app with the intent to help Stepmoms build community, grow in their role, feel supported and understood on their journey of being a stepmom. She also recently co-hosted the first ever, in person Stepmom Collective Conference which was held in Santa Barbara, CA. 

Joslynn created and hosts a chart topping podcast called The Daily Stepmom Podcast, and has been a featured speaker for The Stepmom Summit and The Ultimate Step Family Summit. She was named one of the Top 10 NEW Podcasts in 2022 by SHE Magazine and has been interviewed by Raise Parenting Magazine. 

Joslynn is a lover of wine, coffee and all things sports! She loves to travel, read, despises laundry and has recently become a fan of the show Outer Banks. More than anything she loves to connect with others via her instagram account so find her at Dailystepmom (https://www.instagram.com/dailystepmom/).

Joslynn's website: www.thedailystepmom.com

Ready to create a stepmom life you love? Grab my FREE GUIDE 15 Ways to Become a Happier Stepmom Overnight: https://stepmomming.com/happier

Let’s work together: https://stepmomming.com/quick-links/

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Grab your free ticket for StepmomCon now, and mark your calendars for April 22-24! https://stepmomcon.com/

Hey, stepmom! Today, we have a special guest, my friend Beth McDonough of The Inclusive Stepmom! We discuss a tendency for some stepmoms to "stepsmother" their stepkids and what you should do instead! We also chat about feeling jealous of your stepkids, the shame you may experience around those feelings, and what we can do to resolve it!

Beth is a Certified Stepparent Coach, Co-CEO of Stepfamily Magazine, Co-Founder of The Stepmom Summit, and owner of The Inclusive Stepmom, where she takes stepmoms from hopeless to happy.

Beth specializes in LGBTQ+ issues, resentment, being a childless stepmom, infertility, dealing with the ex in a small town, and strengthening stepfamilies through focusing on your relationship with your partner.

The Inclusive Stepmom blog was named one of the best stepmom blogs of 2020 by Healthline. Her work has been featured in Good Morning America, NPR, Stepfamily Magazine, Stepmom Magazine, SheKnows Parenting, Bustle, Romper, TravelZoo, BabyCenter, Stepmomming, and ParentMap.

Links Mentioned: 

The Inclusive Stepmom: https://theinclusivestepmom.com

Stepfamily Magazine: https://www.stepfamilymagazine.com

Stepfamily Circle (affiliate): https://stepmomming--stepmomsummit.thrivecart.com/stepfamily-circle/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinclusivestepmom/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinclusivestepmom/

Ready to create a stepmom life you love? Grab my FREE GUIDE 15 Ways to Become a Happier Stepmom Overnight: https://stepmomming.com/happier

Let’s work together: https://stepmomming.com/quick-links/

Join our FREE support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stepmommingainteasy

Grab your free ticket for StepmomCon now, and mark your calendars for April 22-24! https://stepmomcon.com/