This is the first (of hopefully many!) topic requests for the podcast.

This stepmom is a full time stepmom and their mom barely sees them, but when she does, she comes over to their house...and eats everything in it.

Sounds like we need to rework how to navigate this dynamic...listen in.

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Jyl Barlow navigates life as a stepmom and second wife with amazing hindsight. Her memoir, What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting, shares her bumpy road as a stepmom and the lessons learned along the way. Jyl lives in Virginia with her husband and two children, all of whom survived loads of speed bumps on the way to thriving as a family.

In this episode:
-Grief in stepfamilies
-Guilt and how that plays out
-What if you kept a separate living arrangement for awhile and more!

Connect with Jyl:
www.jylbarlow.com
Instagram
Facebook
What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting (Book)

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Naja Hall is the founder of  VIP Stepmom and Blended and Black. As a Certified Coach and Educator, she understands that the family is THE MOST influential entity of human development, and her work centers around helping individuals, couples, and families navigate some of life’s toughest transitions. As the host of  popular podcast, I know I’m Crazy with Naja Hall and author of the Amazon best-seller Girl, Bye! Book series, Naja’s life’s work is to teach empathy, accountability, and emotional intelligence through the art of story-telling and genuine human connections. She’s a Stepmom of 3.

In this episode:
-high conflict situations
-handling trolls/hate online
-managing expectations vs reality
-finding happiness as a stepmom
-why nothing changes in your stepfamily and more!

Connect with Naja:
www.najahall.com
Instagram
TikTok
VIP Stepmom Instagram
Naja Hall Beauty

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Mother's Day: one of the dreaded holidays for stepmoms. It's a weird one to navigate.

What do I do? Should I expect anything? Is it weird? Send help!

Listen in to get a bit of help (now!) on how to navigate Mother's Day this year and going forward!

Resources mentioned:
#27: How Your Expectations Set You Up for Failure
Blog: Mother's Day As A Stepmom

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Jaclyn Vonnahme is a licensed therapist & life coach with her own mental health struggles. Her mission in life is to remind people they are never alone!

In this episode:
-sobriety
-trolls on social media
-should you be on medication forever?
-difference between coaching and therapy and more.

Connect with Jaclyn:
Instagram
The Anxious Therapist Podcast

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Suzanne is a former actress and Miss Arab USA turned writer. Her debut memoir, Post Pardon Me, is a dark comedy on postpartum depression and anxiety. She offers laughter and understanding to help mothers through the difficult early phases of motherhood.

In this episode, Suzanne walks us through what postpartum life can be like. She fuses in humor, but more importantly, wants you to know you aren't alone. She's kind, funny, and relatable, and then she opens up about generational trauma.

Listen in on this one-it covers a wide range of topics!

Connect with Suzanne:
SuzanneYatimAslam.com
Instagram

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Being a stepmom is wild. Some days are great. Some days are crap. Some are a mix of the two. Sometimes it feels like you're just waiting for the other shoe to drop.

In this episode, Alicia breaks down the ebbs and flows of relationships with:
-Your partner
-Your stepkids
-The other house...and yourself.

Episodes mentioned:

#3: Embracing Being "Just" the Stepmom

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Carley is an empowerment coach on a mission to help women reconnect to their authentic selves and create lives they can’t get enough of. Her own journey of self-discovery led Carley to flip her life upside down and do one of the scariest things she's ever done—end her marriage. Flash forward to now, and Carley is in a fulfilling relationship, nourished by deep sisterhood connections, and unapologetically prioritizes self-care. Coaching is her passion because Carley understands the silent struggles of women who feel lost or stuck—she's been there! She combines methods she's learned with her own playful energy and deep understanding of what it feels like to be an actress in your own life.

In this episode we cover:
-"Good Girl" conditioning
-Perfectionism
-Mistakes people make about setting boundaries
-People pleasing...and more!

Connect with Carley:
www.carleyweissert.com
ABCs of Transformation E-book
Instagram
TikTok

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The paranoia of being a stepmom?

Sounds a little dramatic, right? Ever feel like you are watching over your shoulder (constantly)? Feel like everything you say and/or do will be reported back to the other house? Question your choices? Who can you be friends with?

Listen in as we talk about all of this and more.

Resources mentioned:
Defining Your Stepmom Role

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If you're a new stepmom, you need this episode!

You'll learn what you are walking into when you start dating someone with kids. Not everything will happen all at once, but eventually, you'll need to know them.

We cover:
-emotions
-boundaries
-why you'd consider running...and more.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

10 Things to Know As A New Stepmom
5 Steps for Healthy Boundaries
#3: Embracing Being "Just" the Stepmom
#30: Real Talk: Transition Days

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