The Stepmom Coach Podcast

Are you wondering how to pay for your kids or stepkids college? Do you know about the recent changes in FAFSA application and the impact it has on divorced parents and blended families?

What are the best strategies that will give your student the best changes of getting accepted to the college?

Let’s find out on The Stepmom Wisdom Circle

 

Here’s a bit more about Mindi

Described as “the bubble wrap of life & college coaching,” Mindi Trimble encourages college-bound students to POP with fun, stress-relieving ideas for navigating their educational journeys using the Majorly Determined method inside her multi-year Accepted Academy program.

She then makes sure they don’t POP under pressure by coaching them through carefully chosen coursework and self-directed experiences—all culminating in personality-filled applications that get put in the ‘yes’ pile.

Besides increasing acceptance rates, working with Mindi has been known to yield college financial offers ranging from five to thirty times her students’ investment in her programs.

When not singing her students’ praises, Mindi's flexing her Phi Beta Kappa-from-UC Berkeley skills at trivia nights, hiking with her family and German Sheagle, or using her formal opera training to make up silly versions of soprano arias.

To Learn more about Mindi Trimble, go to www.minditrimble.com

 

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For more support and guidance, check out my book, "The Stepmom's Book of Boundaries," available in paperback, ebook, and audio formats.

Feel free to reach out through our website or social media channels to share your challenges, feedback, or topics you'd like covered in future episodes.

Thank you for joining the Stepmom Wisdom Circle. Remember, you're valued, seen, and doing a wonderful job. Until next time, continue setting positive examples and shining your light. Take care!

Links Mentioned in this podcast:

Mindi Trimble  Https://www.MindiTrimble.com 

Claudette Chenevert – The Stepmom Coach  https://www.StepmomCoach.com

The Stepmom’s Book of Boundaries  https://www.stepmomcoach.com/SMBoundaries

The Ultimate Stepfamily Summit   https://www.TheStepfamilySummit.com

In this snippet of conversation with Brenda Ockun, we talked about the powerful influence of being a role model, how to feel appreciated and recognized for our efforts.

Hi, and welcome to the Stepmom Wisdom Circle! I'm thrilled to announce that we're relaunching the podcast with a fresh new sound and even more insightful and practical content to empower your stepmom journey.

The Stepmom Wisdom Circle podcast is a heartfelt, enlightening, and practical guide for stepmoms navigating the unique challenges of blended family dynamics.

Hosted by a seasoned stepmom and professional coach with over three decades of experience, this podcast provides a supportive space for stepmoms to explore their roles, build strong relationships, and foster harmonious families.

From candid discussions on setting boundaries and managing conflict, to invaluable advice on communication and self-care, the Stepmom Wisdom Circle empowers stepmoms with wisdom, empathy, and tools they need to thrive. Tune in for relatable stories, expert insights, and transformative strategies that will inspire you on your stepmom journey.

 

Check out my website at www.StepMomCoach.com to learn more about what I'm doing and upcoming events that benefit all stepfamilies around the world.

What’s missing in your stepfamily?

If you’re in a stepfamily, you may feel as if something is missing.

You can’t put it into words yet, but you know it’s a problem.

Maybe you’re new to this. Maybe not.

Still, everything from badly-behaved exes to parenting rifts causes squabbling that disrupts the harmony in your home.

The Stepmom’s Book of Boundaries helps you thrive despite rocky relationships, schedule snafus, and more.

Stepmom Magazine Contributor and Master Certified Stepfamily Coach Claudette Chenevert provides clear explanations, humorous insights and exercises to help you pave a path to healthier boundaries and more enforceable House Rules—for your own version of the white-picket-fence dream.

You can find the full unabridged copy of The Stepmom's Book of Boundaries on most audiobook sellers or on www.StepmomCoach.com/Shop

About Claudette

Claudette Chenevert, known as The Stepmom Coach works with stepmoms who are struggling to create a cohesive family life. Claudette, a Master Certified Stepfamily Foundation Coach helps stepmoms build and create strong and healthy stepfamilies by helping stepmoms focus on what they want as a woman, a partner and a parent.

Claudette has over 30 years of experience as a stepmom and 36 years as a mother. She understands what it’s like to be in your shoes and teaches the best strategies to make life as a stepmom more harmonious.

Claudette offers online support groups, self-study stepmom programs, and one-on-one coaching. Claudette also writes for Stepmom Magazine, has a blog and speaks on parenting platforms.  Her book The Stepmom's Book of Boundaries: How and Where to Draw the Line --for a Happier, Healthier Stepfamily is available on Amazon, https://amzn.to/2DawHnZ

For more information of programs and service, go to https://www.stepmomcoach.com 

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What do you say to a child when you’re about to separate or get a divorce? Books are often a great way to help children understand complex issues such as these. But where do you find them?

On today’s podcast, I’ll be talking with Rachel Brace, an author and psychologist who works with children, adolescents and their parents/caregivers who are in situations of family conflict, separation and divorce.

Rachel has a keen interest in stepfamilies and in working with and supporting parents, stepparents and co-parents who are adjusting to shared care arrangements. Rachel’s previous work experience includes nine years with the Australian Family Law Courts as a Court appointed psychologist/Family Consultant.

Since 2014 Rachel has been consulting privately in Sydney, providing Single Expert services in Family Law matters as well as therapeutic support to parents, children and young people facing transition, loss, growth and change. Originally from New Zealand, Rachel now lives in Sydney with her family.

In this podcast, we’ talking about:

How children perceive separation and divorce

The losses these children experience

When to talk about separation and divorce to our children

How to help the children deal with their emotions in healthy ways

To learn more about Rachel and her books, go to www.kinshipbooks.com and read her blog at Stepping Through 

About Claudette

Claudette Chenevert, known as The Stepmom Coach works with stepmoms who are struggling to create a cohesive family life. Claudette, a Master Certified Stepfamily Foundation Coach helps stepmoms build and create strong and healthy stepfamilies by helping stepmoms focus on what they want as a woman, a partner and a parent.

Claudette has over 30 years of experience as a stepmom and 36 years as a mother. She understands what it’s like to be in your shoes and teaches the best strategies to make life as a stepmom more harmonious.

Claudette offers online support groups, self-study stepmom programs, and one-on-one coaching. Claudette also writes for Stepmom Magazine, has a blog and speaks on parenting platforms.  Her book The Stepmom's Book of Boundaries: How and Where to Draw the Line --for a Happier, Healthier Stepfamily is available on Amazon, https://amzn.to/2DawHnZ

For more information of programs and service, go to https://www.stepmomcoach.com 

Social Media #stepmomcoach

FacebookFacebook Group Stepmom Supporting Stepmoms 

 Twitter Instagram Pinterest

Linked In YouTube

What would you give to not have your kids or stepkids argue, fight or resist going to bed every night?

I remember when our kids were young, there were times when it seemed to take forever to have them go to bed, let alone fall asleep. Bedtime meant alone time for me and my husband not to mention the health benefits of our kids, making sure they had enough sleep.

On Today’s podcast, I’m talking with Brook Packard, a writer, musician and an early childhood educator who created the Sleepytime Club which makes bedtime simple for families, helping parents reclaim their evenings. She believes bedtime is the first, best habit; a moment of grace to us every single night; and that we can change the world for the better by using this time to care for ourselves and our families and communities. 

You can learn more about Brook at sleepytimeclub.com.

About Claudette Chenevert

About Claudette

Claudette Chenevert, known as The Stepmom Coach works with stepmoms who are struggling to create a cohesive family life. Claudette, a Master Certified Stepfamily Foundation Coach helps stepmoms build and create strong and healthy stepfamilies by helping stepmoms focus on what they want as a woman, a partner and a parent.

Claudette has over 30 years of experience as a stepmom and 36 years as a mother. She understands what it’s like to be in your shoes and teaches the best strategies to make life as a stepmom more harmonious.

Claudette offers online support groups, self-study stepmom programs, and one-on-one coaching. Claudette also writes for Stepmom Magazine, has a blog and speaks on parenting platforms.  Her book The Stepmom's Book of Boundaries: How and Where to Draw the Line --for a Happier, Healthier Stepfamily is available on Amazon, https://amzn.to/2DawHnZ

For more information of programs and service, go to https://www.stepmomcoach.com 

Social Media #stepmomcoach

FacebookFacebook Group Stepmom Supporting Stepmoms  Twitter Instagram PinterestLinked In YouTube

Have you ever felt like your partner may be interacting with his kids out of guilt or maybe even shame because of the breakup of the family?

Do you feel he might be compensating for not being with his kids 24/7 by being a Disney Dad?

On today’s podcast, I’ll be talking with Tracy Poizner, a stepmom of 14 years, an alternative healthcare professional and a fellow podcaster of her weekly Essential Stepmom show, who will share her perspective on why dads behave the way they do. 

Tracy is the host of the weekly Essential Stepmom podcast, now being heard in 48 countries worldwide. She offers unconventional advice and inspiration for what she calls The Womanly Art of Raising Someone Else's Kids.  As a stepmom for 14 years, and an alternative healthcare professional for over 20 years, she has a special perspective on emotional healing and how to balance our personal needs as stepmoms with the requirements of this challenging lifestyle. Tracy's website is essentialstepmom.com.

Download Tracy's free offer 3 Secrets of Successful Stepmoms: a free pdf guide.

About Claudette

Claudette Chenevert, known as The Stepmom Coach works with stepmoms who are struggling to create a cohesive family life. Claudette, a Master Certified Stepfamily Foundation Coach helps stepmoms build and create strong and healthy stepfamilies by helping stepmoms focus on what they want as a woman, a partner and a parent.

Claudette has over 30 years of experience as a stepmom and 36 years as a mother. She understands what it’s like to be in your shoes and teaches the best strategies to make life as a stepmom more harmonious.

Claudette offers online support groups, self-study stepmom programs, and one-on-one coaching. Claudette also writes for Stepmom Magazine, has a blog and speaks on parenting platforms.  Her book The Stepmom's Book of Boundaries: How and Where to Draw the Line --for a Happier, Healthier Stepfamily? is available on Amazon, https://amzn.to/2DawHnZ

For more information of programs and service, go to https://www.stepmomcoach.com

Social Media #stepmomcoach

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stepmomcoach

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

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

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepmomcoach/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClaudetteChenevert

Having a baby is one of the most precious event a woman can go through. It’s life changing.  But when you're faced with postpartum depression, that joy can be taken away from you and the family.

Postpartum is a topic that not many women care to talk about. It seems so unmotherly. Yet as Leslie McKeough, a licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in postpartum adjustment and perinatal loss shared with us, close to 90% of women today will suffer some form of postpartum depression.

Leslie's approach combines support, education and counseling.  She often works with women and their partners in the recovery process as postpartum difficulties affect the whole family.  She also has several years experience working with adolescents and families.

If you or someone you know suffers from postpartum depression, go to www.corevalu.com or visit https://www.postpartum.net/ to find out where you can get help today.

About Claudette

Claudette Chenevert, known as The Stepmom Coach works with stepmoms who are struggling to create a cohesive family life. Claudette, a Master Certified Stepfamily Foundation Coach helps stepmoms build and create strong and healthy stepfamilies by helping stepmoms focus on what they want as a woman, a partner and a parent.

Claudette has over 30 years of experience as a stepmom and 36 years as a mother. She understands what it’s like to be in your shoes and teaches the best strategies to make life as a stepmom more harmonious.

Claudette offers online support groups, self-study stepmom programs, and one-on-one coaching. Claudette also writes for Stepmom Magazine, has a blog and speaks on parenting platforms.  Her book The Stepmom's Book of Boundaries: How and Where to Draw the Line --for a Happier, Healthier Stepfamily? is available on Amazon, https://amzn.to/2DawHnZ

For more information of programs and service, go to https://www.stepmomcoach.com

Social Media #stepmomcoach

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stepmomcoach

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

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

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepmomcoach/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClaudetteChenevert

Do you feel like your stepkids or the ex have done you wrong and you have a hard time letting go? Are you feeling bitter and resentful at how your life is turning out?

Maybe it's time to think about forgiveness. Forgiveness is not about letting the others walk all over you, or to let them get away with their bad behaviors or action. For starters, forgiveness is letting go of the pain and sting that the person's actions have done against you. Forgiveness is an act of self love.

Forgiving another person is probably one of the hardest things we might ever have to do.

If you're in a place where you are tired of feeling the wait of the anger and resentment on your shoulders, this is the show for you.

Taylor Tagg is the author of the book "The Path To A Peaceful Heart" and a Forgiveness Educator and Facilitator at The Midwest Institute for Forgiveness Training

To learn more about Taylor Tagg and his work, visit his website at www.theevolvingheart.com 

 

About Claudette

Claudette Chenevert, known as The Stepmom Coach works with stepmoms who are struggling to create a cohesive family life. Claudette, a Master Certified Stepfamily Foundation Coach helps stepmoms build and create strong and healthy stepfamilies by helping stepmoms focus on what they want as a woman, a partner and a parent.

Claudette has over 30 years of experience as a stepmom and 36 years as a mother. She understands what it’s like to be in your shoes and teaches the best strategies to make life as a stepmom more harmonious.

Claudette offers online support groups, self-study stepmom programs, and one-on-one coaching. Claudette also writes for Stepmom Magazine, has a blog and speaks on parenting platforms.  Her book The Stepmom's Book of Boundaries: How and Where to Draw the Line --for a Happier, Healthier Stepfamily? is available on Amazon, https://amzn.to/2DawHnZ

For more information of programs and service, go to https://www.stepmomcoach.com

Social Media #stepmomcoach

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stepmomcoach

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

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

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepmomcoach/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClaudetteChenevert

For many stepmoms, Mother's Day is a difficult day for them. It's a reminder that the man they love has kids with another woman, whom the kids call mom and often want to spend the day with her.

Most likely, you do a lot for your stepkids, just like a regular mom. The only difference, is you get not recognition or appreciation for what you provide to the family. 

In this podcast, I share my very first Mother's Day as a stepmom and how, with each passing year, my relationship with my stepdaughters got better. 

How are you planning on celebrating this Mother's Day? What are some of your challenges and struggles attached to this day?

Leave a comment below and I'll gladly respond.

About Claudette

Claudette Chenevert, known as The Stepmom Coach works with stepmoms who are struggling to create a cohesive family life. Claudette, a Master Certified Stepfamily Foundation Coach helps stepmoms build and create strong and healthy stepfamilies by helping stepmoms focus on what they want as a woman, a partner and a parent.

Claudette has over 30 years of experience as a stepmom and 36 years as a mother. She understands what it’s like to be in your shoes and teaches the best strategies to make life as a stepmom more harmonious.

Claudette offers online support groups, self-study stepmom programs, and one-on-one coaching. Claudette also writes for Stepmom Magazine, has a blog and speaks on parenting platforms.  Her book The Stepmom's Book of Boundaries: How and Where to Draw the Line --for a Happier, Healthier Stepfamily? is available on Amazon, https://amzn.to/2DawHnZ

For more information of programs and service, go to https://www.stepmomcoach.com

Social Media #stepmomcoach

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stepmomcoach

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

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

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepmomcoach/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClaudetteChenevert