The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am flying solo to give you a big life update + dive into some of the questions you asked on Instagram.   An update on the ex, how to stop feeling frumpy, how I manage my home and keep it clean, what to do when the ex won't pay for anything, getting your sparkle back, how my biggest insecurity encouraged me to get a boob lift, my fav stepmom resources -...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am chatting with Best-Selling Author and lawyer Rebecca Zung. As a globally sought-after expert in negotiation and co-parenting with a high-conflict personality, Rebecca shares tips and strategies to help you effectively negotiate with a high-conflict ex, and win.    We also dive into why narcissism and gaslighting go hand in hand and how to navigate th...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am interviewing Stepmom, Bio Mom and Podcast Host Mindy Wender about her unique perspective on blended family life.  Mindy and I dive into co-parenting special needs children and what people really need to understand, sending rage texts (and why it's not the most productive form of communication) and how to properly deal with a high-conflict ex.  She al...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am chatting with Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Best-Selling Author Dr. Sherrie Campbell who specializes in helping healthy people cut ties with toxic people in their lives. In this episode, we talk about strategies for co-parenting with a high-conflict ex who is trying to interfere with your relationship with your stepkids, setting boundaries with...

That's right, LeAnn Rimes is on the show! In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, LeAnn Rimes and I talk about her experience as a stepmom. We dive into the healing that it forced her to do, how she dealt with her personal life being blasted in the media, the narratives that it created, boundaries, personal values and the feeling of being an outsider (which is so common in stepmom life)....

In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, my stepdaughter Madison and I dive into the questions you asked us on Instagram. We talk about what it was like for her to have divorced parents, if she prefers joint celebrations, what I did or didn't do right when I first started dating her dad, whether she feels loyalty to her mom, what it was like when we had our daughter Reese, and so much more...

In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Stepmom coach and creator of VIP Stepmom Naja Hall is going to call you out, inspire you and have you in tears of laughter. We dive into: Dealing with a high-conflict ex Being addicted to the chaos Stepmom insecurity When we think a Stepmom should call it quits and so much more! For more from Naja connect with her at @vipstepmom on IG   Listen to Ep...

In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Psychotherapist and Marriage Counsellor Mary T. Kelly and I get real about stepmom life.   In this episode we tackle why stepmoms are so consumed with the ex, how to get out of that head space, the competition between moms and stepmoms and important boundaries that all step-couples need to set.   This is a must-listen for ALL Stepmoms.   For more fr...

In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Terri Cole, author of The Boundary Boss, shares game-changing information on how to set boundaries and stop being a high-functioning codependent. For more from Terri, connect with her on Instagram at @terricole For all links mentioned visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com/podcast/113   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour....

In this episode, I chat with Brooke Leslie from The Struggling Stepmom about our experiences as stepmoms, including what we wish we would have known about the court process and what you need to know if you are dating a man with kids. Disclaimer: this episode includes advice we didn't take ourselves, but wish we did. For more from Brooke, connect with her on Instagram at @thestrugglingstepmom   Joi...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am interviewing fellow Stepmom Coach Mindy Kyle to dive into all things stepmom life.   We discuss:   Adult stepchildren Step grand babies How stepmom stress doesn't end when they turn 18 Making the decision to divorce, or change her mindset around stepmom life What happened when we started doing the work on ourselves The things we wish we would have do...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Darren is back to answer the questions about stepmom and blended family life that were submitted on Instagram. In this episode: Do we keep our finances together or separate? When does child support end in our agreement and why it's important to make sure the end is clear, not assumed Our communication with the ex now that the kids are getting older Our th...

This week on the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am interviewing Happiness and Self Love Advocate Drew Holst. After his marriage ended a few years ago, Drew went on a journey of healing and self-love and really finding himself post-divorce. Now, he shares his experience openly and candidly on social media. In this episode, we talk about: Finding yourself post-divorce What self-love really is How peopl...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie and Darren dive into how disengaging has been one of the best strategies Jamie has used to thrive in her role as a stepmom and how Darren supports this strategy. They share: The right (and wrong) way to disengage How to know if a stepmom needs to take a step back How to communicate your needs with your family What partners need to understand about d...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am chatting with New York Times Bestselling Author and the founder of Fairplay, Eve Rodsky about the unfair distribution of unpaid labour in marriages and how it comes into play for stepmoms. We cover: The importance of communication Creating shifts in how you're running your home Fairplay being a gender issue, not a money issue Negotiating the domestic...

Divorce Coach and Author Kate Anthony is back on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast for a candid conversation about the mental load and division of responsibilities between husbands and wives.  In this episode: Why Kate believes the institution of marriage is set up to serve and benefit men The unfair mental load in marriages Understanding that just because it's not done the way you want, doesn't mean i...

In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie Interviews Relationship and Intimacy Coach Jake Woodard. Jake shares about the power of polarity in relationships and how men embracing their masculine and women embracing their feminine energy, can lead to more intimacy and satisfaction in life. In this episode:  Masculine and feminine energy The man's role in protecting his wife How Jake thi...

This week on the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie interviews Amber Trejo. Amber is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified clinical trauma professional who specializes in complex childhood trauma and the family system. She is the founder and CEO of Holding Hearts Counseling in Indianapolis. She is also a wife and mama to 3 wild boys on her own journey to heal from childhood trauma an...

In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie interviews Jennifer Teplin. Jennifer is the founder and clinical director of Manhattan Wellness, a boutique psychotherapy practice in New York. With mentions in Cosmopolitan and Oprah magazine, along with her master's degree from Columbia University, Jennifer has not only created a space for therapeutic healing - she has created a movement tha...

In this solo episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie sits down to the mic and answers questions submitted by her community over on Instagram. She's talking about: What to do if you don't agree with the financial support for your stepkids How to repair when there is a fight in front of the kids Self care routines Her go-to make-up Wellness routines Challenges that come with having adult step...

This week on the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast we are sharing an exclusive interview from inside KICK-ASS Stepmom Community.   Dr. Robin Stern, is a licensed psychoanalyst, educator, author, and commentator. As a renowned expert in gaslight manipulation, emotional intelligence and women in leadership, she coined the term "gaslight effect". In this interview we talk about the different types of gaslight...

In this week's episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast Jamie interviews Kaitlyn Nilles of Honesty Kaitlyn. Jamie and Kaitlyn dive into her divorce, her new co-parenting relationship, her commitment to remaining friends with her co-parent, and the power of language in referring to the ex.   We also talk about how Kaitlyn's experience as a child of divorce has influenced how she co-parents with her...

Jamie sits down with Divorce Lawyer Morgan Stogsdill and Comedian Andrea Rappaport of The How Not To Suck A Divorce Podcast.   They discuss: Why you need a good lawyer Why you should interview 3 lawyers before hiring one What holds people back in the divorce process A stepmoms role in court The truth about child support and more...   WANT MORE FROM JAMIE? Check out the website Follow along on Inst...

This week, we are sharing one of our most popular conversations from The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community. Jamie chats with one of our favourite experts, Marriage Therapist and Stepmom Coach Mary T. Kelly. This conversation is full of practical tips and advice, including: - What 'mini-wife' syndrome is and strategies on how to respond - Why Jamie + Mary dislike the term - What should come first, the kid...

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 40's Parenting and anxiety in the digital age The power of reconnection Loyalt...