Best Steomomadvice Podcasts (2024)

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223: SOLO: Adult Stepkids, Finances + Stop Looking At The Exes Social Media 40:35

10h ago40:35

40:35

In this solo episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie sits down to the mic and answers questions submitted by her community over on Instagram. She's talking about: What to do if you don't agree with the financial support for your stepkids How to repair when there is a fight in front of the kids Self care routines Her go-to make-up Wellness ro…

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222: The Gaslight Effect + Minimizing The Stepmom Experience With Dr. Robin Stern 54:21

4d ago54:21

54:21

This week on the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast we are sharing an exclusive interview from inside KICK-ASS Stepmom Community. Dr. Robin Stern, is a licensed psychoanalyst, educator, author, and commentator. As a renowned expert in gaslight manipulation, emotional intelligence and women in leadership, she coined the term "gaslight effect". In this intervi…

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221: Divorce, Grief, Co-Parenting + Happiness As A Single Mom with Kaitlyn Nilles 49:08

17d ago49:08

49:08

In this week's episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast Jamie interviews Kaitlyn Nilles of Honesty Kaitlyn. Jamie and Kaitlyn dive into her divorce, her new co-parenting relationship, her commitment to remaining friends with her co-parent, and the power of language in referring to the ex. We also talk about how Kaitlyn’s experience as a child of div…

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220: Finding A Good Lawyer, A Stepmoms Role In Court + How Not To Suck At Divorce 54:21

18d ago54:21

54:21

Jamie sits down with Divorce Lawyer Morgan Stogsdill and Comedian Andrea Rappaport of The How Not To Suck A Divorce Podcast. They discuss: Why you need a good lawyer Why you should interview 3 lawyers before hiring one What holds people back in the divorce process A stepmoms role in court The truth about child support and more... WANT MORE FROM JAM…

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219: Navigating Stepkids With Mini-Wife Syndrome with Mary T Kelly 41:21

28d ago41:21

41:21

This week, we are sharing one of our most popular conversations from The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community. Jamie chats with one of our favourite experts, Marriage Therapist and Stepmom Coach Mary T. Kelly. This conversation is full of practical tips and advice, including: - What 'mini-wife' syndrome is and strategies on how to respond - Why Jamie + Mary …

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218: Loyalty Binds, Co-Parenting Mistakes + Reconnection with Dr. Jody Carrington 58:07

1M ago58:07

58:07

In this week's episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie interviews renowned psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington. Jody has a no-nonsense and candid approach backed by her clinical knowledge, it's that combination that makes her one of our favourite guests. Join them for an unfiltered conversation on - Life in your 40's Parenting and anxiety in th…

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217: When The Exes Are Friends, Growth As A Stepmom, Why She Made A Stepmom Movie with Kit Rich 48:57

1M ago48:57

48:57

This week, Jamie interviews Kit Rich for the second time. Kit Rich is a fitness entrepreneur, writer, and feature film director. As a top fitness coach, she’s trained some of the world’s most recognizable and award-winning actors and musicians. Kit has also built a popular online community where she’s helped thousands learn to love their bodies and…

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216: Her Husband Died at 34. Grief, Healing + Holistic Wealth with Keisha Blair 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

This week's guest Keisha Blair, is an award-winning international best selling author, who took the most tragic situation - the death of her husband - and completely transformed her life. In this episode: Holistic wealth and what it actually means Following your gut Not listening to what other people say The process of doing the work Not playing th…

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215: Life Update + Answering Stepmom Questions With Darren 44:15

2M ago44:15

44:15

Darren is back for a life update and to answer all of your stepmom questions. Plus we are diving into a few "what would we do" questions submitted by other stepmoms based on real things going on in their lives. In this episode: how we will treat our daughter when my adult stepkids move out dealing with stepmom resentment handling adult stepkids liv…

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214: How I Finally Lost Weight + Balanced My Hormones with Jen Vasey 52:25

2M ago52:25

52:25

Weight Loss, gut health, + balancing your hormones. They are all related. It feels like such a taboo subject, but we are going there because, for too long, I was feeling uncomfortable in my body. I felt like I was doing everything right and yet nothing was working. Until I found today's guest, Jen Vasey and her Metabolic Reset program that not only…

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213: Parenting Teens, Divorce, Co-Parenting + Marrying A Younger Man with Caroline Stanbury 48:48

2M ago48:48

48:48

In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie interviews Caroline Stanbury from the Real Housewives of Dubai. Outside of her role on the RHOD, Caroline is also a mother, wife, creator, entrepreneur and host of the Uncut and Uncensored podcast. Join them for an unfiltered conversation on - Marriage Divorce Life after 40 Marrying a much youn…

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212: Why I'm Jealous Of My Stepdaughter, Women Judging Women + All Things Motherwound with Bethany Webster 1:10:17

3M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie sits down for her second interview with one of our favourite past guests, Bethany Webster. Bethany is a coach, speaker, and author, renowned for her work on healing the Mother Wound. Jamie and Bethany dive into the transformative impact of Bethany's work, exploring how it has influenced Jamie's…

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211: Parental Alienation, Dysfunctional Families + Repairing Broken Relationships with Nedra Glover Tawwab 56:33

3M ago56:33

56:33

In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie sits down for a second time with Nedra Glover Tawwab. Nedra is a licensed therapist, renowned relationship and boundary expert and a NYT best-selling author. It's no surprise our first conversation was one of our most popular episodes, and she's here to share even more. Together we dive into: T…

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210: Recovering From Burnout + Permission To Rest Ashley Neese 49:29

3M ago49:29

49:29

In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie sits down with Ashley Neese, a renowned breathwork teacher, author and self-care advocate. This conversation comes at the perfect time as Jamie navigates her own personal experience with burnout. Tune in as Ashley shares practical strategies for prioritizing rest, reconnecting with yourself, an…

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209: Effects of Divorce on Children + Understanding Your Origin Wounds, Vienna Pharaon 1:06:02

3M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Vienna Pharaon, a renowned therapist and author. They discuss the profound concept of "origin wounds" and how understanding and addressing them can pave the way for healing and growth in the present day. The dive into their shared experience as chi…

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208: Power in the Pause, Recovering from Burnout, Business Fails + What Now? 17:33

3M ago17:33

17:33

Welcome Back! In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie returns after a long pause at the end of 2023. From navigating business failures to recovering from burnout, this episode is a raw and honest exploration of setbacks and the resilience to move forward and importance of intentional pauses and stepping back to gain clarity. For more…

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BRB. Pressing Pause. 7:34

7M ago7:34

7:34

Jamie makes an announcement she didn't see coming. For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership Download The Secret To Improving Your Stepfami…

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206: Stepparenting Teenagers + Young Adults 42:38

7M ago42:38

42:38

Jamie and her husband Darren reflect on changes in their relationship with the kids as they have become young adults and teenagers. They dive into how Jamie's role has changed, struggles with adult stepkids living at home and how they view "their time" with the kids. For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit: www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Inst…

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205: Gina Kirschenheiter on Co-Parenting, Stepmom Life + Forgiveness 48:30

7M ago48:30

48:30

In this episode of The Kick Ass Stepmom Podcast, Jamie sits down to chat with Gina Kirschenheiter from the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Gina shares her story of how she went from a high-conflict divorce to a thriving co-parenting relationship with both her ex and her kids new stepmom. In addition to being on a hit Bravo show, Gina …

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204: Clutter = Cortisol. The Psychology Behind Your Decluttering with Megan Golightly 46:46

8M ago46:46

46:46

Jamie talks with Megan Golightly of Go Simplified about the psychology behind decluttering and getting organized. As one of the most popular organizing and decluttering influencers in North America, Megan is best known for weaving her psychology background and interest in neuroscience into her content. She promotes the importance of mental health a…

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203: How You Show Up In The Bedroom is How You Show Up In Life with Vanessa and Xander Marin 51:37

8M ago51:37

51:37

In this episode, Jamie interviews New York Times Best Selling authors Vanessa and Xander Marin. She’s a sex therapist with 20 years of experience, he’s a regular dude, and together they wrote Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life. They’re the shockingly open, slightly nerdy, and seriously funny couple you’ll be callin…

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202: Stepmom Burnout + Anxiety: How To Deal with Michaela Bucchianeri 58:58

8M ago58:58

58:58

Michaela Bucchianeri PHD is a therapist and stepmom coach specializing in anxiety. In this episode Michalea and Jamie openly talk about the stepmom experience and why it's so common for stepmoms to experience anxiety. They dive into: burnout as a stepmom signs of burnout different types of anxiety why anxiety is so common for stepmoms the power of …

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201: How To Minimize Stepmom Stress This School Year 38:53

8M ago38:53

38:53

Back to school can be a stressful time when it comes to co-parenting. Communication between schools, diving responsibilities between houses, getting aligned with routine and homework. It's another situation where when you're in a stepfamily, even the simplest things aren't simple. In this solo episode, Jamie shares tips for minimizing stress at bac…

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200: Why Boundaries are Key to Your Stepmom Life with Terri Cole 1:07:35

8M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

For the 200th episode, I decided to share an exclusive podcast episode from the archive in The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community. Fellow stepmom, psychotherapist best-selling author, and global relationship and empowerment expert Terri Cole came into the membership to have a next-level conversation on boundaries. For more with Terri Cole, check out her bo…

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199: Life Update: Stepmom Stress, Burnout, Anxiety, Business + Self-Care 41:21

9M ago41:21

41:21

In this week's episode Jamie reflects on life lately. She shares an update on her anxiety, business, self care, and how it's mirroring her step-motherhood journey. Listen in to see how she's navigating it all. For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Fa…

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198: Should You Invite The Ex To Your Wedding? The Low Down On Our Wedding Day 32:57

9M ago32:57

32:57

Darren and Jamie share about their wedding day drama and stressors. They dive into: how they involved the kids in the wedding the legal hiccup they had before the wedding why they almost didn't get married drama with Jamie's divorced parents how they handled childcare what happened with the engagement Why Darren didn't ask Jamie's dad's permission …

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197: Kari Boetcher on Being A Stepmom After A Separation, Parenting Teens 59:59

9M ago59:59

59:59

Jamie interviews TikTok Personality Kari Boetcher. Kari is a mom of 2 and a stepmom of 2 who recently announced her separation from her stepdaughter's father. In this episode we dive into the changes in her life, her strategies for parenting teenagers, going from living on food stamps to thriving as a business owner, her co-parenting relationships …

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196: Managing The Reactions We Don't Feel Proud of with Maddy Ellberger 49:10

9M ago49:10

49:10

Maddy Ellberger is a New York State and Florida licensed therapist. Maddy provides a variety of evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Maddy specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety…

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195: When The Ex Wife Doesn’t Accept The Ours Baby with Christie Rocha 41:21

10M ago41:21

41:21

Christie Rocha from the Sass Says Podcast shares her experience as an "ours baby" For more from Christie, find her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasssays/ And listen to her podcast Sass Says For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: ww…

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194: The High Conflict Ex. What You Need To Know with Megan Hunter 40:05

10M ago40:05

40:05

Jamie interviews Megan Hunter, CEO of the High Conflict Institute. They discuss tips for dealing with high-conflict situations in your stepfamily life, high-conflict co-parenting relationships, how to recognize when you are in a high-conflict situation, high-conflict personalities, how to be proactive in dealing with them and more... Megan is also …

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193: Advice for new stepmoms, early blended family days + what we've learned in 10 years with Darren and Jamie 38:56

10M ago38:56

38:56

Jamie and Darren reflect on ten years of being married. Where they've grown, lessons they've learned, what their fights used to be like and advice they have for new couples. For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourj…

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192: Lose The Victim Mentality + Become Who You Are Meant To Be with Mimi Bouchard 53:36

10M ago53:36

53:36

Jamie interviews Mimi Bouchard about her life transformation. They talk about how to stop playing the victim and become who you are meant to be. To learn more about Mimi, her story and her Super Human App, visit https://www.superhuman.app/ Follow Mimi: https://www.instagram.com/mimibouchard/ For More From Jamie For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit …

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191: The Real Stepmom Experience + The Zero F*cks Movement with Kat Johns 1:04:23

11M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Jamie and Authenticity Coach, Kat Johns get real about their experience as stepmoms. Both Kat and Jamie love their stepkids and their life but are straight when they say the challenges of stepmotherhood are no joke. Despite living across the world from each other, their "stepmom experiences" are extremely similar. For more from Jamie Scrimgeour vis…

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190: Manage Stress, Minimize Triggers + Get Better Sleep Better Jim Poole of NuCalm 56:38

11M ago56:38

56:38

Jim Poole of NuCalm talks about the power of NuCalm in managing stress, minimizing triggers, increasing productivity and getting better sleep. Jamie has been using NuCalm for over a year and swears by it. Head to www.nucalm.com and use the code JAMIE10 to get 10% off. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month at www.bet…

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189: PT. 2 | Ayahuasca, Estrangement, Healing Generational Trauma with Shelbs 44:24

11M ago44:24

44:24

In this two-part episode, Jamie and Shelbs of Aya Within Podcast have an authentic conversation about childhood trauma, blended families, being a child of divorce, estrangement from parents, infidelity, self-love and more. For more from Shelbs: Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sshelbs/ Listen to The Aya Within Podcast Thanks To …

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188: PT. 1 | Alienation, Half SIblings, Trauma, Infidelity, Cutting Ties + Ayahuasca with Shelbs 51:15

11M ago51:15

51:15

In this two part episode, Jamie and Shelbs of Aya Within Podcast have an authentic converation about childhood trauma, blended families, being a child of divorce, estrangement from parents, infidelity, self love and more. For more from Shelbs: follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sshelbs/ Listen to The Aya Within Podcast This episod…

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187: Joslynn Flowers on Full-Time Stepmotherhood 44:08

12M ago44:08

44:08

Joslynn Flowers is a full-time mom of 4, (the older 3 being her stepkids) and a certified stepmom coach, who resides in California. In her short time as a stepmom, she has experienced the many struggles that can come along with being a stepmom and blending a family. Within months of getting married, Joslynn found herself in the middle of a very hig…

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186: Leaving A Toxic Relationship With Dr. Heidi Brocke 1:00:06

12M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Dr. Heidi Brocke is a Toxic Relationship Awareness & Healing Specialist. After spending 14 years in an extremely emotionally and narcissistically abusive relationship she broke the chains and turned her past into her passion; She left her 24 years career in healthcare to use her life experience and education to be the person she needed when she her…

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185: The Child Support System Is Flawed + Why You Shouldn't Bring Your Girlfriend To Kid's Soccer with Dennis Vetrano 45:35

12M ago45:35

45:35

Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr. and Jamie rift on all the issues that come up with the legal system when Jamie is chatting with stepmoms. Should a stepmom go to court? What do I think about spousal support? What's wrong with the child support system? Would I go after spousal support? When should you meet the kids? Why you shouldn't date before your divorce …

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184: Age Differences, Divorce, Self Confidence + Sunflower Oil. A Random Chat. 50:05

1y ago50:05

50:05

Jamie and her cousin Michelle ask eachother a bunch of random questions. How do Jamie's stepkids feel when they travel without them? Was Michelle embarassed when she got divorced? How does Jamie deal with her anxiety? How did Michelle overcome feeling insecuire about academics. Does Jamie's age difference with Darren worry her? And more... For more…

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183: Conflict With The Ex + Your Stepkids? Here's What We Would Do 41:37

1y ago41:37

41:37

Jamie and her husband Darren share how they would handle stressful stepfamily situations that you submitted on Instagram. For more from Jamie: Website: www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram @jamiescrimgeour and @kickassstepmompodcast Find me on Facebook Join The Membership Download The Secret To Improving Your Stepfamily Life Book a coa…

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182. Managing Stress, Sleep Debt + Not Wanting Your Stepkid In Your Bed with Alanna McGinn 56:16

1y ago56:16

56:16

Sleep Coach Alanna McGinn, founder of Goodnite Sleep Site is on the show to dive into all things sleep. In this episode, we talk about ways to manage stress so it doesn't impact your sleep, sleep hygiene, sleep debt and we also get into common sleep issues in co-parenting. Things like what do you do if bio mom is co-sleeping but you don't feel comf…

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181. Your Assumptions About Me: My Parenting Style, Who Get's The Final Say + Prenup? with Jamie Scrimgeour 32:11

1y ago32:11

32:11

It's just me this week and we are switching things up and doing an assumptions episode. You submitted your assumptions about me or our stepfamily life, and I am confirming or debunking them. In this episode I am exposing it all - from my stepkids, to our marriage, the ex, do we have a prenup and so much more! For more from Jamie: Website: www.jamie…

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180. Boundaries With The Ex, Your Stepkids + Your Role As A Stepmom with Darren + Jamie 28:05

1y ago28:05

28:05

Darren is back again and we are answering more questions about setting boundaries with the ex, your stepkids and what a stepmoms role should really be! We cover things like how to stop the ex from coming into your home without permission, when should a stepmom take a step back from dealing with the ex, receiving pictures from the ex during her time…

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179. All Things Having An Ours Baby. A Q+A with Jamie + Darren 45:49

1y ago45:49

45:49

Darren is back on the show and we are diving into all things having an ours baby! The episode kicks off with Darren reminding me of the worries I felt when it came time to having our daughter (some that I had forgotten I even had!) which reminded me that I was once in the same place a lot of you are. We then dive into answering the questions you su…

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178: Releasing The Guilt And Shame Around Divorce + How A Stepmom Should Respond When The Ex Is Struggling with Leah Marie Mazur 51:17

1y ago51:17

51:17

This week I am chatting with Leah Marie Mazur who is a Divorce Recovery Coach for women, and the founder of Mindfully Ready. Leah helps women release the guilt, shame and feelings of failure so they can thrive after divorce. In this episode we are diving into the stigma around divorce, the importance of changing the conversation around what divorce…

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177: The Penis Doesn't Always Work with Kelly Casperson 52:03

1y ago52:03

52:03

If you are thinking that we have been talking A LOT about sex this year on the podcast, you are right. But as part of my goals for 2023, I wanted to amp up the intimacy game in my own marriage and so here we are. This week I am chatting with Dr. Kelly Casperson about you guessed it, sex. Kelly wants to reach the large majority of women who feel sha…

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176: Being A Stepmom When The Bio Mom Has Passed with Michelle Wolfe 48:56

1y ago48:56

48:56

This episode has been highly requested in the past but I never had the experience to talk about it. That is until I met Michelle Wolfe. Michelle's stepmom experience is a little different because her stepdaughters bio mom has passed away. In this episode Michelle shares all about her experience being a stepmom to a child who has lost their mom. We …

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175: LeAnn Rimes Talks About Stepmom Life 43:00

1y ago43:00

43:00

You guys, LeAnn Rimes is on the show! In this episode LeAnn and I talk about her experience as a stepmom. We dive into the healing that it forced her to do, how she dealt with her personal life being blasted in the media, the narratives that it created, boundaries, personal values and the feeling of being an outsider (which is so common in stepmom …

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174: PT. 2 How To Keep Monogamy Hot With Ashleigh Renard 57:44

1y ago57:44

57:44

This is part 2 of this two part series with Ashleigh Renard. If you haven't listened to the first part yet, go back and listen to episode 173 where we dive into Ashleigh's experience swinging with her husband and how she fell in love with another man and almost ruined her marriage. In this episode we pick up where we left off and Ashleigh shares ho…

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