Best Stepmomlife Podcasts (2024)

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Setting Boundaries, High-Functioning Codependency + A Game-Changing Stepmom Perspective with Terri Cole [re-release] 1:00:26

2d ago1:00:26

1:00:26

In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Terri Cole, author of The Boundary Boss, shares game-changing information on how to set boundaries and stop being a high-functioning codependent. For more from Terri, connect with her on Instagram at @terricole For all links mentioned visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com/podcast/113 Join The KICK-ASS Stepmo…

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Advice For New Stepmoms + What You Need To Know If You're Dating A Man With Kids with Brooke Leslie [re-release] 1:00:44

9d ago1:00:44

1:00:44

In this episode, I chat with Brooke Leslie from The Struggling Stepmom about our experiences as stepmoms, including what we wish we would have known about the court process and what you need to know if you are dating a man with kids. Disclaimer: this episode includes advice we didn’t take ourselves, but wish we did. For more from Brooke, connect wi…

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Adult Stepkids, Step-Grandbabies + The Secret To Stepmom Success with Mindy Kyle 57:52

17d ago57:52

57:52

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am interviewing fellow Stepmom Coach Mindy Kyle to dive into all things stepmom life. We discuss: Adult stepchildren Step grand babies How stepmom stress doesn't end when they turn 18 Making the decision to divorce, or change her mindset around stepmom life What happened when we started doing the work on…

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Q+A with Darren: Finances, Adult "Kid" Child Support, Venting About The Ex 32:00

23d ago32:00

32:00

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Darren is back to answer the questions about stepmom and blended family life that were submitted on Instagram. In this episode: Do we keep our finances together or separate? When does child support end in our agreement and why it's important to make sure the end is clear, not assumed Our communication with…

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People Pleasing, Overcoming Resentment, Finding Yourself Post Divorce + Ending Unaligned Friendships with Drew Holst 51:30

1M ago51:30

51:30

This week on the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am interviewing Happiness and Self Love Advocate Drew Holst. After his marriage ended a few years ago, Drew went on a journey of healing and self-love and really finding himself post-divorce. Now, he shares his experience openly and candidly on social media. In this episode, we talk about: Finding yourse…

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Disengaging As A Stepmom (The Right Way) with Darren + Jamie 33:07

1M ago33:07

33:07

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie and Darren dive into how disengaging has been one of the best strategies Jamie has used to thrive in her role as a stepmom and how Darren supports this strategy. They share: The right (and wrong) way to disengage How to know if a stepmom needs to take a step back How to communicate your needs with yo…

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Domestic + Emotional Load Of The Mom/Stepmom: Negotiating Fairplay with Eve Rodsky 57:15

1M ago57:15

57:15

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am chatting with New York Times Bestselling Author and the founder of Fairplay, Eve Rodsky about the unfair distribution of unpaid labour in marriages and how it comes into play for stepmoms. We cover: The importance of communication Creating shifts in how you're running your home Fairplay being a gender…

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The Invisible Load, Why Marriages Fail + Overstepping Stepmoms with Kate Anthony 55:37

2M ago55:37

55:37

Divorce Coach and Author Kate Anthony is back on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast for a candid conversation about the mental load and division of responsibilities between husbands and wives. In this episode: Why Kate believes the institution of marriage is set up to serve and benefit men The unfair mental load in marriages Understanding that just becau…

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Build Strong Intimacy With Masculine + Feminine Polarity with Jake Woodard 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie Interviews Relationship and Intimacy Coach Jake Woodard. Jake shares about the power of polarity in relationships and how men embracing their masculine and women embracing their feminine energy, can lead to more intimacy and satisfaction in life. In this episode: Masculine and feminine energy T…

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Stepmoms Constantly In Fight Or Flight + Why You're Feeling Like An Outsider with Amber Trejo 56:54

2M ago56:54

56:54

This week on the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie interviews Amber Trejo. Amber is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified clinical trauma professional who specializes in complex childhood trauma and the family system. She is the founder and CEO of Holding Hearts Counseling in Indianapolis. She is also a wife and mama to 3 wild boys o…

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Perfectionism, Anxiety, Jealousy + When Being a Stepmom Doesn't Feel How You Thought It Would with Jennifer Teplin 59:33

2M ago59:33

59:33

In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie interviews Jennifer Teplin. Jennifer is the founder and clinical director of Manhattan Wellness, a boutique psychotherapy practice in New York. With mentions in Cosmopolitan and Oprah magazine, along with her master’s degree from Columbia University, Jennifer has not only created a space for th…

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

9M 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

10M 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

10M 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

10M 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

10M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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

12M 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

12M 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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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