Tag Archive for: stepfamily dynamics

142: 5 Tips for New Stepmoms I Wish I Knew From Day One

5 Tips for New Stepmoms I Wish I Knew From Day One If you’re a new stepmom trying incredibly hard to get this role right, here’s one of the most important things I can tell you: Trying harder isn’t always the answer. I learned…

141: Are You Still Trying to Prove You’re Not the Wicked Stepmother?

Have you ever felt like people see you differently the second they find out you’re a stepmom? The wicked stepmother stereotype has been around for centuries, showing up in fairy tales, movies, and cultural stories long before any of us…

140: What Stepmoms Can Learn From an Adult Stepdaughter | Robin Breuner

What does your stepchild actually need from you, even if they cannot put it into words? The stepmom and stepchild relationship can be one of the hardest parts of blended family life to navigate. A stepmom may be trying desperately to connect…

138: When Bio Mom Doesn’t Like You: Dealing With a High Conflict Bio Mom

If you are a stepmom, there is a good chance nobody really prepared you for how much your partner’s ex could affect your life. You may have expected some awkwardness. Maybe even a little tension. But you probably did not expect someone…

137: The “Ours Baby” in a Blended Family: What No One Tells You | Amanda Gonzales, LCMHC & Morgan Lindahl

Having an “ours baby” in a blended family can bring so much joy, but it can also create emotions no one really prepares you for. In this episode of The Stepmom Diaries, Cameron talks with Morgan Lindahl and Amanda Gonzales about what…

136: When Sex Starts Feeling Like a Chore: Rebuilding Intimacy in Your Marriage with Meygan & Casey Caston

When sex starts feeling like one more thing on the to do list, it is easy to assume something is wrong with your relationship. But often, what is happening in the bedroom has a lot more to do with what is happening outside of it. In this…

135: Is Your Therapist Using the Wrong Map? What Therapy for Stepfamilies Should Look Like

Quick Links: Listen on Apple Podcasts Here Listen on Spotify Here Listen on Goodpods Here Have you ever left a therapy session feeling heard, but not truly understood? Maybe you explained the tension in your home, the challenges…

134: Lost Yourself in Stepmotherhood? How Curiosity Can Help You Find Yourself Again with Amy Nesbitt

Have you ever looked around and realized you've spent so much time caring for everyone else that you've forgotten what brings you joy? It's a feeling many stepmoms know all too well. Between navigating blended family dynamics,…

133: Amy Porterfield on Finding Your Identity as a Stepmom

Finding your stepmom identity can feel overwhelming. Many stepmoms wonder where they fit in their blended family, how they can build meaningful relationships with their stepchildren, and whether they are doing enough. Bestselling author…

132: Is It Really Parental Alienation? How to Recognize the Signs and Protect Your Family with Amy J.L. Baker, PhD

When a child suddenly begins rejecting one parent, it's natural to wonder what's happening. Is it simply part of adjusting to life between two homes? Is it the result of conflict after divorce? Or could someone be intentionally (or…

131: Eve Rodsky on the Mental Load in Blended Families

Are you the one tracking the dentist appointments, school forms, birthday gifts, custody schedules, groceries, and all the tiny details no one else seems to notice? That invisible work has a name: the mental load. In this episode…

130: The Comments Every Stepmom Hates and Exactly How to Respond

We've all been there. Someone makes a comment about being a stepmom that they probably mean well... but it still stings. "You knew what you were getting into." "At least you get a break." "They're not really your kids." In…

112. How to Talk to Your Stepkids Without Conflict: 12 Tips That Work

 
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The Ugly Truth About The Ex

When I came in to this stepmum gig, I thought I was pretty well prepared. I was a stepchild myself, had successfully navigated the relationship with my kids then stepmum…how hard could it be? Harder than I could ever have imagined. Like…