The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast

Human Design is an incredible tool for finding alignment in yourself, your relationships, and your stepfamily life, but it can feel overwhelming to get started. That's where Erin Claire Jones comes in. Her unique approach makes understanding human design feel easy.    In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast Jamie and Erin discuss Erin's new book How Do You Choose: A Human Design Guide to W...

You don't need more basic stepmom advice. You need to understand why things in your stepfamily life aren't changing. In this episode, Jamie will take you beyond run of the mill advice as she walks you through her guide:  12 Things Stepmom Coaches Don't Have the Guts to Tell You ,  Plus, Jamie will give you a peek behind the scenes into the clapback she received online about the title of her guide,...

What if the thing helping you feel less stressed, less overwhelmed, and more organized wasn't another self help book, coach, or productivity hack? In this episode, Jamie shares how she's using ChatGPT in her everyday life and why it's quickly become one of the most useful tools she has. From navigating stepfamily challenges and difficult conversations to organizing her business, planning trips, br...

Dr. Todd Jensen, the founder of THRIFT (Thriving Through Family Transitions Research Lab), joins Jamie on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to share his research on stepfamily dynamics from the perspective of stepchildren. Jamie and Todd dive deep into loyalty binds, the responsibility parents should feel to supporting and nurturing the stepfamily dynamic, 'ambiguous gain' in step families, why authent...

On this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie will give you strategies you can begin implementing right now to improve your stepfamily life in 30 days.    She'll cover the importance of being authentically yourself with your stepkids; what you gain when you shift your perspective and stop looking for problems; setting intentions for your time, whether you're alone, with your partner, or w...

On this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie invites you to get deeply intentional about the summer experience you want to have. She'll share what she's doing to prepare for a 'Pinterest board summer', and bring you behind the scenes into her nighttime and skincare routines, her favorite products, and what meals and fitness look like in this season of her life.    Check out The Stepmom R...

Do Dads need to have the stepmom's back in disagreements with the stepkids?  The reasons why boundaries might feel different with stepkids vs bio kids How aligned do you need to be with your partner about family rules and boundaries?  Why are men scared to set boundaries with their ex?  How love can feel different for stepkids and biokids… and why that's okay.    Darren joins Jamie for another hon...

On this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast Jamie chats with stepmom and content creator Savana Chapin, a woman who knows a thing or two about the realities of being a young stepmom.    We'll get into Savana's experience of becoming a stepmom at age 24 to a daughter who was 17, her tips for building a relationship with a teenage stepkid, the pros and cons of age gap marriages, navigating finan...

Should Dads get 50/50 custody even if they don't know their child's doctor?  Why the stepmom should not be considered a 'nanny'  The headaches you'll avoid by having a very detailed co-parenting agreement  Should you be upset if your partner helps the bio-mom by taking the kids more?  How to communicate with your partner if you need to take a step back or disengage    Jamie and her husband Darren...

In this episode, with Thais Gibson, we dive deep into how our childhood conditioning shapes our adult relationships. From attachment styles to the subconscious filters we wear every day, understanding these dynamics can be a game changer, especially in the stepmom dynamic.  What's your attachment style? Knowing it can unlock the keys to your emotional needs and triggers. Let's explore how to rewir...

Should a stepmom be celebrated on Mothers Day? What could be holding kids back from doing something for the stepmom? Why are Stepdads celebrated and Stepmoms still villianized. How should a stepmom communicate with their partner that they feel upset on this day? Jamie and her husband Darren dive into all of this and more on this week's episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast. Download the Free Gui...

Women's financial expert and the author of Never Date a Broke Dude Pattie Ehsaei joins Jamie on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to shift your perspective on finances, self worth and how to get what you financially deserve as a stepmom.  Pattie gives her thoughts on being financially dependent on men, why all women need 'F*** You Money', the real work and strategies necessary to manifest money, the im...

This week's episode is for every stepmom who has ever felt something and immediately felt guilty for feeling it. Jen from The Sober Stepmom joins me this week and we go there. Jealousy, grief, nervous system overload, the control trap. All of it. This is the conversation I wished I'd had years ago. Here's what we cover, but honestly, just go listen. This one got personal fast. In this week's episo...

Step-family advisor, speaker and author Emily Bouchard joins Jamie on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to dive into step-parenting teens, navigating money conversations in blended family estates, effective approaches for teaching healthy money habits to your kids, and important conversations you need to have to improve your stepfamily dynamic. For more from Emily:  https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.c...

Intuitive coach and stepmom Laurie Oakes joins Jamie on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to discuss the positive changes she's experienced in her stepmom life through her coaching work with Jamie.  Laurie will share how shifts in her perspectives and expectations led her to less stress, more harmony in her home, and stronger relationships with her stepkids and her husband. Plus, she'll share about her...

On this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast Jamie discusses all things money mindset - and how your money mindset might be affecting your stepmom life.    Jamie shares how her money mindset has evolved over the years, knowing your worth, how the money stories we were told as children affect our outlook on money as adults, and how a healthy money mindset can make all the difference when you're...

Stepmom guilt can quietly keep you stuck, second-guessing yourself and making a complicated role even more complicated. In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie shares what stepmoms need to stop feeling guilty about, plus her biggest stepmom regrets. If she could go back, these are the things she would do differently.    Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | www.cozyearth.com and use the c...

On this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast parenting blogger and life transition coach Joanna Fowler of Nesting Story joins Jamie to discuss divorce, blending families, and the power of self-confidence.  Joanna will share how she navigated her divorce while being a well-known parenting blogger, the challenges she experienced when she stepped into the role of stepmom and blended families with...

Hannah Blass from @thestyleaudit joins Jamie on the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to share how to shift from compulsive shopping to healthier financial habits through embracing intentional style. Hannah will share how her own compulsive shopping journey led her to wake up to the ways that social media, societal pressures, and negative stereotypes of women inform our shopping habits. You'll hear practic...

On today's episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast Jamie gives a life update on her 40th birthday, the realities of being a stepmom to adult stepkids, going all in on the podcast, and more. She'll give you insight into how to reset your life and goals if you're feeling overwhelmed, how to ensure that your stepkids will want to visit when they're adults, her health and wellness approach now that sh...

Codependency counselor Erika Wright joins Jamie on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to help you untangle the codependency patterns that are keeping you stuck in stepmom life - overgiving, overfunctioning, and losing yourself in relationships. Erika's straight shooting style will leave you feeling empowered to regain your self trust and integrity in relationships. Today you'll hear about what codepende...

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 40s, parenting and anxiety in the digital age, the power of reconnection, loyalty b...

Family law attorney Diana Romanov is here today to tell you what you really need to know about navigating the legal side of divorce, child support, and custody. We'll talk about the benefits of settling versus taking your case to a judge, what to do if your ex wants to move with the kids, how layoffs can affect child support, why a cost benefit analysis is so important when making legal decisions,...

Dr. Nicole Cain's holistic approach to anxiety will have you looking at your anxieties in a whole new way. She is a leading expert in trauma informed clinical psychology and holistic medicine, and is the author of the new book Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solutions to End Your Anxiety Forever . We're diving into parts work and how it can help you address the root causes of your anxiety, Dr. Nicol...

Coach, Researcher and Parental Alienation Expert Dr. Amy Baker and I had one of the most in-depth conversations about parental alienation I have had in my 11+ years as a Stepmom. We cover the signs of parental alienation, the shift from angry co-parent to parental alienation, the long-term effects of parental alienation, strategies for overcoming it with both teens and younger kids, how to navigat...