I know this sounds like a crazy concept, especially if you have an upbringing like mine. You know, one with the authoritarian parent. "Do as I say, not as I do." or a parent that expects you to jump when they say, "jump."

Listen in on why apologizing to your stepkid when you are wrong/made a mistake is actually helpful to your relationship. 

Dare I say an apology could strengthen it?

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Ever feel like everyone else belongs but you do not?

There's a secret language they speak.

There are inside jokes.

The history they share.

The memories, vacations, and, well, you know everything that you don't share with them.

In this episode, I break down, what outside syndrome is, what it feels like, and things you can do to overcome and work through it.

We talk about this in The Stepmom Side Community. Come join us there!

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In this episode, Alicia talks about  being "just the stepmom" and how society puts pressure on stepmoms to show up in all the ways, but to remember that, as a stepmom, you aren't the kid's mom.

She talks about changing your perspective from being "just" the stepmom to "I'm just the stepmom." Listen in to hear the difference and for tips to embracing being just the stepmom.

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How hard is it to admit you are wrong?

Do you have to have things your way?

How hard is it to say, "I'm sorry"?

If those are hard questions to answer, this episode might be for you. It's a little dose of tough love to help stop your ego from driving the bus.

Listen in as I share a nickname my husband gave me early on in our relationship. (Thankfully, he never uses it now!)

The resource mentioned is: Mastering the Stressors found here.

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We've all been there: that awkward, "I don't know how to connect with my stepkid...but I know I should at least try.."

In this episode, I talk about 

-why it's important to build connections with your stepkids
-where things can go sideways
-what to do when it doesn't go well
-how to try again

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JP Marsh is a single "girl dad" to a 9 year old. He's gone gone from "Conflict to Collaboration" in the 7+ years of co-parenting. JP speaks, coaches, and advocates for the benefits of getting out of your own way to be adults in the eyes of your children.

In this episode, we cover:
-the double standards of stepmoms and stepdads
-changing your perspective on the other parent
-what your "cutesy" name for the ex says about you
-why being and acting like an "adult" in a blended family situation is important...and more!

Connect with JP:
on Instagram

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Christina is a San Diego native, with a degree in English from San Diego State University. She is a project manager by trade and a producer, writer and director by fun. Christina is the host of Wise Cracking Blonde Trivia Show.

In this episode, we discuss:

-what it's like having different custody schedules for siblings
-how we help the kids navigate things when they go wrong
-why Christina doesn't parent her stepkids
-why doesn't she force her stepkids to like her
-how she's gamified her family...and more.

Listen in and find yourself nodding along to relatable stories.

Connect with Christina:

www.wisecrackingblonde.com
Instagram: Wise Cracking Blonde Christina
Podcast: Wise Cracking Blonde Trivia

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If you're a new stepmom, this episode may be just a bit relatable. 

I cover:
-major differences
-sharing things
-how your relationship seems to take a hit
-what stepmoms tell me they wish they would have waited on...and more!

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Jessica is a licensed clinical counselor and her job is to help people manage their anxiety and depression, but what she focuses on first is their sleep. In her spare time, she keeps busy on her farm with her husband and four boys. Their life is very busy with sports and farm life.

In this episode, we discuss:
-what is EMDR?
-why you need to engage both sides of the brain to process
-does EMDR make you forget memories?
-alternative methods for EMDR and more!

To connect with Jessica:
pathtowardhealing.com/

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Bryana Kappadakunnel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, and a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. She has an MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and is the CEO and founder of Conscious Mommy and Child Parent Connection. She has a private practice in Redondo Beach, CA and is a mom of 2.

In this episode, we discuss:

-why kids lie
-not setting your kids up to lie to you
-what to do when you kids do lie...and more!

Connect with Bryana:

Pre-Order Parent Yourself First (book)
Join The Conscious Mommy Community
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok

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