Stepmoms, are you the primary communicator with bio mom or is your partner? Maybe it's a little bit of both. Are there communication boundaries in place or not? In this episode, I explore what's going on in other blended family situations and how involved stepmoms are with communication.

If you like this episode, you may also enjoy "Why Stepmoms Step Back"

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Hey, stepmoms!

In this episode, I talk about how it feels to be a stepmom when you don't have close friends who are also stepmoms. Your besties might be bio moms, but when it comes to relating to blended family struggles, it's super hard. Join me for some fantastic stepmom feedback on this topic! xoxo

If you like this episode, you may also enjoy "All The Things Stepmoms Wish You Knew"

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In this episode, I explore how stepmoms who are also bio-moms cope with high-conflict stepparenting situations in regard to explaining and shielding their biological children from these experiences.

If you like this episode, you may also want to hear, "⁠Parenting Biological Kids VS Stepkids⁠"

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In this episode, I explore feedback from stepmoms who talk about the first time they felt a true bond with their stepchild or stepchildren as well as sharing feedback from stepmoms who say they've never felt any connection at all even after many years. I share my own personal stories about my stepmom/stepchild connection and give my advice on the topic. Thank you for listening!! xoxo

If you like this episode, you may also want to hear, "Parenting Biological Kids VS Stepkids"

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In this episode, I share much-needed advice from real-world stepmoms who have experience raising teens within their blended families. If you're a stepmom or know a stepmom who is struggling with the teen years or who is curious about a plan of action for when the teen years arrive, this is the episode for you! 

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In this episode, I hear from stepmoms who explain the situation/experience that caused them to disengage from their role. Tune in to this honest and intriguing account of what real stepmoms describe as their own personal breaking points. 

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In this episode, I explore feedback from stepmoms whose partners have full or primary custody of their kids. They bravely share their personal journeys of how they ended up in the full-time custody arrangement & how it has affected their stepmom role. Thank you to all the beautiful stepmoms who responded and to all my loyal listeners for tuning in! xoxo

If you like this episode, you may also want to hear, "All The Things Stepmoms Wish You Knew"

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In this episode of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast, stepmoms talk about how being a biological parent has influenced their stepparenting role, sometimes in very unexpected ways. The feedback in this episode, as always, is raw, honest, and enlightening. Thank you to all the stepmoms who shared their stories with me and with the Pondering community xoxo

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In this episode, I asked stepmoms to tell me what has surprised them the most on their stepmom journey and I got a TON of great feedback. Please join me for this honest and cathartic episode of The  Pondering Stepmom Podcast. 

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Hey, stepmoms! 

This week I share feedback from stepmoms regarding their most aggravating issues on and around transition days with the other household. There was a lot to unpack here and if you're a stepmom who's at her wit's end and needs some relief, tune in and realize that you're not alone! 

Thank you for listening. xoxo

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You can help support The Pondering Stepmom Podcast with a monthly donation of your choice to keep the episodes coming at https://anchor.fm/ponderingstepmompodcast/support