Queen Of Your Castle Ft. The Whole Stepfamily

Money in stepfamilies is a sticky subject for many. There's no doubt that additional layers of financial complexity can add to an already stressful situation. Between child support, spousal support, and everything else, it can start to feel like no matter how much there is, there's never enough. But how did this stepmom move from a place of feeling resentful and angry over her husband's support ag...

What's the ONE thing, the most IMPORTANT thing, that stepmoms MUST know before they go making changes in their stepfamily? Find out in today's episode... Send Brittany a DM on Instagram! - Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01 Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce...

Most stepmoms have, at some point along their journey, looked longingly toward the past. Toward the way life used to be. A life of freedom, of spontaneity, of independence. But have you ever stopped to wonder why it can be so hard for many stepmoms to adjust to their new lives? Why so many stepmoms have a similar experience, in feeling that they lost a part of themselves when they gained their spo...

In today's episode, we're exploring: What it really means when stepmoms say that they don't feel their wedding days, children's births, or other milestones will be as special. The root cause of the belief that life would be better if you'd met your partner first The substantial costs of being in stressful or unhappy relationships The incredible opportunity that each and every stepmom is presented...

One of the biggest mistakes I see stepmoms making over and over and over again is believing that the more they give to their spouse and stepkids, the more appreciated they'll feel. But in fact, usually it's the stepmoms who give the MOST who end up feeling the most UNAPPRECIATED! So what gives? Why do so many stepmoms feel so unappreciated? Why do so many stepmoms feel like they're invisible? And...

On today's episode, explore the deep-rooted reason behind one of the biggest mistakes that most stepmoms are making when it comes to their stepkids. If you've ever thought to yourself (secretly or not so secretly) that you didn't really like your stepchildren all that much, then this episode is for you. Tap here to follow Brittany on Instagram Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you...

Thanks for subscribing, rating, & reviewing the show! This week's guest, Annie Henderson, shares her beautiful and vulnerable perspective as the bio-mom to not one, not two, but three stepmoms. Wait, what! That's right! Annie's partner of nine years is a stepmom, and Annie's ex-husband has been remarried twice. Sink your teeth into this beautiful interview to hear how Annie, who is a member of...

In today's Q&A Style episode: "How can I tell my stepdaughter to keep her 'lady business' (menstruation) to herself and not be so open with her father about it?" We'll dig into: The real reasons that most womxn are taught to be ashamed of their bodies The people who benefit from teaching womxn who menstruate that there is something dirty, shameful, or unladylike about it How we can talk to our...

Mental Health Disorders affect 1 in 5 Canadians every year. By the age of 40, 1 in 2 Canadians have, or have had, a mental health condition (Source: Smetanin et al. (2011)). But even with the frequency of mental illness throughout the world, mental health disorders remain grossly undertreated due to deeply ingrained stigmas, the role of the media, and barriers to access due to the intersectionalit...

I've always thought I was the type of woman who just wasn't cut out for parenting. When COVID shutdowns came into effect, my toddler came out of daycare and my stepson came out of school. Needless to say, I got massively overwhelmed. Fast. This episode is for every parent who's found it difficult to cope with the increased pressures and demands of parenting, stepparenting, working from home, and j...

Behind the curtain... This week, take a glimpse into my exclusive members-only group coaching program, Your Stepmom Story, where I guide stepmoms from around the world to find that Happily Ever After they thought they'd have when they fell in love with a guy who had kids... This recording was taken from a weekly Live Q&A Call I do for the members of Your Stepmom Story. Each week, the members g...

Behind the curtain... This week, take a glimpse into my exclusive members-only group coaching program, Your Stepmom Story, where I guide stepmoms from around the world to find that Happily Ever After they thought they'd have when they fell in love with a guy who had kids... This recording was taken from a weekly Live Q&A Call I do for the members of Your Stepmom Story. Each week, the members g...

To submit a question for an upcoming episode, tap here! Thank you for rating & reviewing the show! This week, I discuss whether or not a Stepmom should spank her stepchildren (or whether any parent should spank their kids). Connect with me on Instagram @thestepqueen Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/co...

Thanks for rating and reviewing the show! ---- If you're a stepmom who's ever felt like you take on way more responsibility than your partner... more housework, more childcare, overall just more of everything, & you've ever felt resentful, angry, unappreciated, or straight up invisible, this episode is for you. Find out why it's so difficult to communicate with your partner about these things...

Thank you for rating & reviewing the show! Today's episode covers some hugely important topics, like what it's like to be a full-time stepmom, what it's like to be the stepmom whose partner is co-parenting with an addict, and most importantly, how you as a stepmom can carve out space to take care of yourself. I interview fellow stepmom, Kristina Johnson, who speaks to some incredibly powerful...

Read the facts here @ the World Health Organization -- In this episode: What are the facts about COVID-19? Who is at risk of getting really sick from COVID-19, and who is at risk of dying? What is your role to stop the spread? How can stepfamilies protect themselves from transmitting the disease between households? What should I do as a stepmom during this crisis? -- Book a free 30 minute consulta...

Today's episode explores *why,* in my interpretation, people start living "double lives." Explore whether you are (step)parenting from a space of loving discipline, punishment, or fear, and examine what changes you may need to make in order to raise happy, healthy kids. - Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/...

After a lifetime of ups and downs (and considering suicide many times as my only option to make the pain stop) I've finally discovered how to stay in the LIGHT. This is a very special episode, because I'm giving you 31 secrets to live a happy, fulfilled, amazing, joyful life as a stepmom, a mom, a parent, a spouse, a sister, a friend. Enjoy. To follow @thestepqueen on Instagram, tap here! Book a f...

During this training, I’m going to show you: A next-level mindset shift that instantly made me happier, no matter how much shhh was hitting the fan in my stepfamily. If you’re listening to this podcast, that probably means that you want to feel valued, respected, peaceful, and confident as a stepmom. Learning this mindset shift is so crucial to making that happen for you. I’ll also show you the ex...

Today on the show, we have special guest Lacey Broussard, also known as The Multiorgasmic Mama . If lack of confidence, low libido, or guilt and shame around your sexuality are the cause of your bedroom woes, (the hot, wild sex you never have anymore, or the transition into motherhood - or stepmotherhood - that sucked your libido dry), you need Lacey. She’s a holistic sex coach for women who lack...

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01 Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox ---- At 2:55 - How telling yourself a new story can instantly change your life At 3:17 - A story ab...

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01 Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox - At 3:16 - The truth about VENTING as a solution to your problems At 4:18 - A common theme between...

Special Guest Heather Dick, a lovely Stepmompreneur who is the owner & founder of Blush Makeup Artistry in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Heather is a stepmom to two beautiful stepdaughters, a self-proclaimed "pseudo-wife", a "lover of love", and a person who loves spreading happiness and joy wherever she goes - regardless of her circumstances. At 5:10 - The changes Heather has experienced since s...

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01 Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox - How can calling yourself a stepmom or a bonus mom influence the way you show up in the world? Thi...

Discover why most stepmoms work so hard, set all the goals, but SOMETHING still feels like it's missing. Find out the truth about mindset shifting, and how you can make one specific mindset shift that will make ANY stepmom happier. At 2:44 - Why so many stepmoms are overwhelmed, undervalued, and (quite frankly) underpaid At 3:49 - The common theme between most stepmoms (that might be costing you t...