The Bonus Mom Life

Day 7  of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.  This episode talks about to overcome inadequacy & resentment on your bonus mom journey. Let's stay connected: www.instagram.com/thebonusmomlifepodcast www.instagram.com/lakrishmayes Stress management & Self-discovery w...

Day 6  of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.  This episode talks about the importance of loving on each other in your marriage/relationship and how we can put our marriage on hold trying to juggle our role as a bonus mom which isn't healthy. Let's stay connected: www....

Day 5 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.  This episode talks about the importance of unity in blended families and what is the root cause of the division. Let's stay connected: www.instagram.com/thebonusmomlifepodcast www.instagram.com/lakrishmayes Stress management &a...

Day 4  of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.  This episode talks about the importance of letting your bonus kids know they are loved and welcomed and how important extended family is when embracing your bonus child.  Let's stay connected: www.instagram.com/thebonusmomlife...

Day 3  of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.  This episode talks about the importance of how words can cause joy or cause chaos and how bonus moms can step back and still be supportive.  Let's stay connected: www.instagram.com/thebonusmomlifepodcast www.instagram.com/lakr...

Day 2 of the 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms.  This episode talks about the importance of soul-care + self-care and how they both play a major part in being the best for you, your partner and your bonus kids. Let's stay connected: www.instagram.com/thebonusmomlifepodcast ww...

This episode of Blended Family Chronicles, I talk about Kirk Franklin's story on YouTube. It was phenomenal, and I cried like a baby!! It was so relatable because I know how it is with having an unhealthy relationship with a biological parent and setting those healthy boundaries not just for yourself but your kids as well! Guest inquiries + letters for live coaching: thebonuslifepodcast@gmail....

This is the start of a 21 day journal prompt series: Faithful Reflections. This series will capture the role of faith, reflection and personal growth in the lives of bonus moms. Let's stay connected: www.instagram.com/thebonusmomlifepodcast www.instagram.com/lakrishmayes Stress management & Self-discovery workshop, 10/24/2023: https://bonusmomcoach.my.canva.site/stress-management-self-disc...

In this episode we explore attachment issues and how they impact our relationships. It includes the four primary attachment styes, explaining my attachment style and even how to recognize our bonus kids attachment styles along with tips to help them navigate. Subscribe and stay connected: • bonusmomcoach.my.canva.site • www.instagram.com/lakrishmayes www.instagram.com/thebonusmomlifepodcast For gu...

In this eye-opening podcast episode, we delve into the real-life story of a husband who boarded his flight to visit his daughter (from a previous marriage) while leaving his wife stranded at the airport. Join us as we explore the unspoken challenges that blended families face, even after a decade of marriage. We'll unpack the emotions, expectations, and communication breakdowns that can occur...

In this heartwarming episode of the Bonus Mom Life Podcast, host La'Krish Mayes delves into the significance of Stepfamily Day, which is September 16, 2023. Discover the inspiring story of its creator, Christy Turing-Borgeld, and how in 1997 this day came to be. Join us as we explore the statistics behind second marriages, offering insights into why they sometimes falter and the importance of...

In this episode, our Bonus Mom Coach, La'Krish Mayes, delves deep into the heart of maintaining a strong and passionate marriage while navigating the intricacies of being a bonus mom in a blended family. **Episode Highlights:** **Prioritizing Your Marriage:** Discover the importance of putting your marriage at the forefront, even amidst the challenges of blended family dynamics. Effective Comm...

Hey y'all!! This week I was able to sit down and with the awesome wife, powerful speaker, life coach, author, CEO and mom, Alicia Meeks. In this inspiring and transparent conversation, Alicia shares how she and her husband navigated through joys and challenges to blend their family. She also shares how her background as a public guardian advocate & court custody interviewer for The Office...

In this episode, host & #Bonus Mom Coach, La'Krish Mayes, discusses Is the #biomom really high conflict or is she just having a hard time processing the grief of seeing another woman live out the family relationship she thought would be. Topics include what is High conflict and Grief how to understand the difference between the two tools you can use to navigate through each and so much mor...

In this episode, host Bonus Mom Coach La'Krish Mayes, delves into a crucial topic: discipline, boundaries and dealing with disrespect as a bonus mom. She shares strategies to navigate these challenges successfully. Gain insights into establishing clear expectations, fostering open communication, and promoting unity among all parents. Discover practical tips for setting boundaries, addressing d...

Summer, Summer, Summertime!!! That song by #WillSmith and #DJJazzyJeff will always be a vibe for the summer. In this episode, #LaKrishMayes #BonusMomCoach will talk about how to navigate and make the most of your summer with your blended family. She talks about coparenting tips how to build relationships and memories with your bonus kids and so much more!!! Free journal, 21 days of me: https://win...

In this episode of #TheBonusLifePodcast, our host #La'KrishMayes, #BonusMomCoach talks about how impactful being apart of a Bonus Mom community is. She discusses the benefits including: discounts to 1 on 1 coaching, member events, webinars, being supported by likeminded women. #LaKrishMayes also talks about how God led her to provide a safe space for bonus moms so she started her own private b...

Graduation season is here!!!!!!! On today's episode of The Bonus Life Podcast, host La'Krish Mayes talks about blended family and graduation. She provide tips on how to attend without stress! Every blended family dynamic is different. So what works for one family may not work for the next. She discussed how graduation went with her bonus daughter and how it went when she graduated high sch...

May is Mental Health Awareness month. This episode I discussed the importance of prioritizing yourself this month. This was something that I definitely struggled with when I became a Bonus Mom, wife and Bio Mom. In 2019, I ended up having a stroke while shopping for my sister's wedding dress. Yes, a stroke! It was out of the blue and the doctors just said it was a blood clot that caused it. Yo...

You know these internet streets people post receipts (that rhymes, lol) Well, should you really post your blended family issues for the world to see and judge. In this episode, I discussed how unfortunate it was to see Bambi, Scrappy and Erica along with their young adult child have their blended family issues to be screen recorded, judged by millions of people. Some bonus moms experience multiple...

Blending a family is forever a learning process! You go through different stages and while in those stages you are learning to love and choose your blended family everyday. Charmaine and myself had a great time connecting and definitely related to similar issues we experienced on our bonus mom's journey. We discussed so many things including: Providing ways to help children who had questions a...

Tilyn Larrissa Muhammad is a wife, mother, daughter, friend, and advocate for family change. She was happily raised in a blended family and now has her own blended family with her husband, Sadat. Together they have 9 children (ranging in ages from 30 to 7) all who are adults except 2 of their youngest who are 15 and 7. Tilyn is a strong advocate for supporting blended families successfully with a...

Grief is definitely something that can affect everyone differently. In this episode, we’ll discuss the importance of support and managing expectations when dealing with grief in a blended family. We’ll explore how to best communicate with each other and how to adjust expectations to create a healthy environment. After the sudden loss of her mother in 2016, she soon realized the scarcity of grief r...

Stepmom goals, you say? This was such an impactful episode with Tamara Johnson.  Author Tamara Johnson aka Tammy J resides a few minutes outside of Detroit, Michigan with her husband, their 5-year-old son, and her 15-year-old stepson. After saying “I do” in 2013, Tammy began her journey in the world of step-parenting. Juggling the struggles of being a stepmom with the pressures of blended fam...

A Bonus mom is not just marrying someone with kids, when adopt children you also become a bonus parent. You are nurturing, parenting, loving, guiding and rearing a child that you consider your own but didn't birth. I was blessed with having Visibility Coach, Kelly Thompson on this show with me. Kelly helps faith filled female coaches and consultants to master their message, show up and sell irresi...