Tag Archive for: stepfamily life

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…

129: What LGBTQ Families Want You to Know About Parenting, Acceptance, and Belonging with Jaimie Kelton & José Rolón

Have you ever realized that the things that make a family look different on the outside don't change what matters most on the inside? In this episode, I sit down with Jaimie Kelton and José Rolón to talk about LGBTQ families, parenting,…

127: Why Overwhelmed Stepmoms Feel Like They’re Drowning (Even When They’re Doing Everything Right) with Lisa Woodruff