Go online to get our #STEPtember Challenge Calendar and hashtag us on social media for your chance to win a $25 giftcard in the month of Steptember 2019. In this episode, Rachel interviews her stepkids and gets some insights into their thoughts, preferences, and ideas. You might learn something about your kids or stepkids that you never thought of! Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode, we interview Taylor Proctor of Happiness Abound. Taylor is a Transformational Happiness Mentor, and (you guessed it) she is here to talk to us about creating happiness in our crazy step-parent lives! This is a gem of an episode with some really good tips and exercises for accessing the  age old"out with the bad, in with the good" mantra. If you like what you hear, check out Taylor's podcast here. With over 400 available episodes, you're sure to find some helpful insights into finding and making your own joy. ;-) You can reach us at [email protected], or on social media @stepforwardshow.

What do you think of when you hear "BM"? How about "mini-wife syndrome"? In this episode, Sara and Rachel dig into the jargon that gets slung around in the blended family world. All we can say is, no matter what you think BM stands for, you'd better not be throwing it at anyone. ;-) Reach us at [email protected].

Enjoy this interview with Heidi Farrell of "Not Just a Stepmom". We talk different (musician) personalities, age gaps between kids, and big life changes for everyone. Contact us at [email protected] or through social media (@stepforwardshow). 

In this episode, Sara and Rachel interview Melanie Anthony, who runs a stepmom retreat in Austin Texas each year. To register for the conference, go to StepmomsAlive.com. You'll love Melanie's straightforward, Texan approach to being a stepmama. Email us questions at [email protected], or find Sara at SaraSusov.com.