As a stepmom, how is your relationship with the biological mom of your stepchild or stepchildren? Are you happy with the relationship? Are there aspects of the relationship you wish you could change or improve on? Is that even possible in your situation? In this episode, we discuss some of the different stepmom/bio mom relationships and how they have either improved or not improved over time.

Thank you to all the stepmoms who gave feedback and who support this podcast!

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium!

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Are you the stepmom of a teenager who is dating? What has been your experience? What is your advice to other stepmoms? In this episode, I discuss the challenges of a stepmom's role with their step-teens and dating. I got some feedback from my fellow ponderers about their own experience and, of course, I talk about my own!

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium! You can also support The Pondering Stepmom Podcast with a small monthly donation HERE to keep the episodes coming!

Thank you!

xox Michelle 

Are you the stepmom of a teenager who is dating? What has been your experience? What is your advice to other stepmoms? In this episode, I discuss the challenges of a stepmom's role with their step-teens and dating. I got some feedback from my fellow ponderers about their own experiences and, of course, I talk about my own!

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium!

xoxo Michelle

If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review so others can find me! xoxo

During this episode, I talk about stepmoms, like myself, who are also moms to biological children, and how our biological children feel about our role as stepmothers. I received some great responses detailing personal experiences with this dynamic and I also read an excerpt from an article I wrote recently regarding this topic that I will attach.

As always, thank you to all the listeners and also to those who have provided the feedback I need to create this podcast! Happy New year!

'I Don't Get To Have A Stepmom'

You can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium! You can also support The Pondering Stepmom Podcast with a small monthly donation HERE to keep the episodes coming!

Thank you!

During this episode, I talk about stepmoms, like myself, who are also moms to biological children, and how our biological children feel about our role as stepmothers. I received some great responses detailing personal experiences with this dynamic and I also read an excerpt from an article I wrote recently regarding this topic that I will attach.

As always, thank you to all the listeners and also to those who have provided the feedback I need to create this podcast! Happy New year!

'I Don't Get To Have A Stepmom'

You can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium!

If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review so others can find me! xoxo

In this episode, we discuss the greatest fears stepmoms have in their stepparenting journey. From being afraid of never being appreciated to the very real fear of losing a bond that has been built over time, I read stepmom responses and discuss how we can find perspective. I also read an excerpt from a terrific article over on my stepmom publication on Medium.

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium! You can also support The Pondering Stepmom Podcast with a small monthly donation HERE to keep the episodes coming!

Thank you!

In this episode, we discuss the greatest fears stepmoms have in their stepparenting journey. From being afraid of never being appreciated to the very real fear of losing a bond that has been built over time, I read stepmom responses and discuss how we can find perspective. I also read an excerpt from a terrific article over on my stepmom publication on Medium.

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium!

If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review so others can find me! xoxo

In this episode, I talk about the challenges that high-conflict stepchildren can cause for stepmoms. As we come closer to the holidays with the added stresses of new pandemic lockdowns, many stepmoms are more frazzled and fed up than ever. Hopefully hearing about other stepmoms who are battling through the same kinds of issues can be a comfort. 

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium! You can also support The Pondering Stepmom Podcast with a small monthly donation HERE to keep the episodes coming!

Thank you!

In this episode, I talk about the challenges that high-conflict stepchildren can cause for stepmoms. As we come closer to the holidays with the added stresses of new pandemic lockdowns, many stepmoms are more frazzled and fed up than ever. Hopefully hearing about other stepmoms who are battling through the same kinds of issues can be a comfort.

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium!

If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review so others can find me! xoxo

In this episode, I discuss the role of a full-time stepmom and all of the challenges it brings. I share some real stepmom experiences with being full-time as well as coping with absent or dysfunctional biological mothers. As always, these stories of sadness, triumph, and determination bring much-needed enlightenment and catharsis. 

You can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium! You can also support The Pondering Stepmom Podcast with a small monthly donation HERE to keep the episodes coming!

Thank you!