Hi, stepmom! Barb Goldberg is joining us for today's episode of the Stepmomming Made Easy podcast, and I'm so honored! Barb is one of the most fun, creative, and insightful people I've ever met. You're going to LOVE this conversation!

Barb Goldberg is the author and owner of The Evil Stepmother Speaks website, blog and book. As the stepmother to three children and the biological mom to one son, Barb has been through the trenches and understands the challenges of stepmother life. Now, her children are grown and she can look back and teach practical solutions while keeping you laughing along the way.

Barbara has a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, a Master’s degree in Business Administration and is a certified Dr. Martha Beck life coach. She holds Stepmom Retreats every year and also coaches stepmoms.

Barb and I chat about so many important stepmom issues, including:

• The different feelings (& "distance") you feel as a stepmom and as a mom

• Reclaiming control as a stepmom (& Barb's truly unique way of doing it)

• Adult stepkids and stepgrandkids

• The power of doing nothing

Links mentioned:

Barb's book, The Evil Stepmother Speaks (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3XXj6sv

https://www.theevilstepmotherspeaks.com

http://stepmomsanctuaryretreat.com

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stepmomspeaks

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/stepmomspeaks/

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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Stepmomming is uniquely challenging. Unless you've been one yourself, you'll likely never understand a stepmom's perspective. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 things stepmoms want their partners to know: 

1. I had no idea what I was signing up for.

2. Some days I need a break, and that needs to be okay.

3. My role is different.

4. There is so much pressure on me as the stepmom.

5. You are in the middle (of me/your ex, of me/your kids, etc.).

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

When I was first dating Kevin, I was consumed by thoughts of his ex and constantly questioning if our relationship was as special as theirs had been. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 reminders that helped me to get out of my head and recognize how uniquely special our relationship truly is. You deserve freedom from your insecurities too, my friend.

1. You are the only one thinking about the ex all of the time.

2. Your partner has been shaped by their previous relationship.

3. You are worth the risk.

4. It is different, but it is not less special.

5. You are not version 2.0.

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

Additional reading:

https://stepmomming.com/lessons-learned-role-second-wife/

https://stepmomming.com/second-wife-syndrome/

https://stepmomming.com/lies-second-wives-tell-themselves/

Nearly every stepmom I've ever met has felt like an outsider in her stepfamily at some point. In today's episode, I'm sharing my 3 best tips for overcoming outsider syndrome to build a stepmom life you love.

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

Additional reading: https://stepmomming.com/outsider-syndrome/

Hey, stepmom! Amelia Lane is joining me for today's episode of the Stepmomming Made Easy podcast. We had a fascinating conversation about her experience moving into the home her partner shared with his ex and my experience with the ex moving in with us. You don’t want to miss it!

We talk all about: 

1. A stepmom's perspective when the ex is figuratively or literally in your home (Literally for me, when Krista's mom moved in for 3 months & figuratively for Amelia when she moved into the home her husband used to share with his ex).
2. How she made the house feel like a safe space and more like her home.
3. The importance of feeling and communicating your emotions, and the power of validation.

Amelia is a {second} wife, mom of two, and stepmom of one. She and her husband have been together for 12 years and married for 7. 

After overcoming her own stepfamily challenges: insecurity, shame, and what felt like endless frustration, Amelia made it her mission to help stepparents just like her! In 2020 she became a certified stepparent coach and opened Lane Stepfamily Coaching. In addition to her specialized education, Amelia’s biggest asset to coaching is her lived experience. Not only is she a stepmom, but a child of divorce too. This allows her to offer clients many different perspectives when helping them work through, and learn to cope with their unique challenges.

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

Links mentioned:

https://lanestepfamilycoaching.com/

https://www.instagram.com/amelia.lane.stepfamilycoach/

Happy New Year, stepmom! Are you ready to create a stepmom life you love in 2023? My new year's resolution for you is to find freedom and control in your blended family, especially from the ex. In this episode, I share 3 specific ways to make it happen!

Grab my FREE GUIDE 15 Ways to Become a Happier Stepmom Overnight: https://stepmomming.com/happier

Apply for stepmom support coaching: https://stepmomming.com/stepmomming-coaching-application/

Hey, stepmom! Naja Hall is joining us for today's episode of the Stepmomming Made Easy podcast and I couldn't be more delighted! This is such an incredible conversation; I know you’re going to get so much out of it!

Naja is the founder of  VIPStepmom and Blended and Black. As a Certified Coach and Educator, she understands that the family is THE MOST influential entity of human development, and her work centers around helping individuals, couples, and families navigate some of life’s toughest transitions. As the host of the popular podcast, I know I’m Crazy with Naja Hall and author of the Amazon best-seller Girl, Bye! Book series, Naja’s life’s work is to teach empathy, accountability, and emotional intelligence through the art of story-telling and genuine human connections. She’s a Stepmom of 3.

Naja and I talk about so many great topics, including:

•What it means to be an unbothered stepmom (& the exact steps to get there).
•The problem with expectations in a stepfamily.
•The one person we, as coaches have decided, has the potential to be a deal breaker.
 
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

Links mentioned:

https://www.vipstepmom.com
https://najahallbeauty.com
Stepmom Magazine (affiliate): https://www.stepmommag.com/shop/subscribe-today/annual/?aff=8
Unbothered Red Lipstick: https://najahallbeauty.com/products/seriously-matte-12-hour-lipstick?variant=44011640422715

Hey, stepmom! If you've been playing by the rules of a first family because that's all you've ever known (and I totally get it) it's time to stop now. A stepfamily has different dynamics than a first family and requires a different approach. In today's episode, I'm sharing my top three tips on how to set expectations and get everyone on the same page in order to thrive as a stepfamily. 

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

In this episode of Stepmomming Made Easy, I am excited to share how you can become happier overnight. I wish I knew about these tips sooner myself. Stepmomming is a wild ride, but you don't have to go it alone anymore. Start with these 3 small shifts and see an immediate impact.

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

Hey, stepmom! I know becoming a stepmom is a massive change and comes with challenges, but you are not alone. In this episode, I'm diving into 3 common struggles stepmoms face. I'm sharing my experience on how I overcame these challenges and my tips on how you too can thrive and create a stepmom life you love.

Ready to take the first step? 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