The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast

Should your relationships come before the kids? Should you change your custody schedule to accommodate your relationship? Should you feel shame and guilt for your marriage not working out? Should a mom reach out to the new stepmom?   In this episode with Author and Divorce Specialist Michelle Dempsey, we dive into this and SO much more.   And as usual, she doesn't hold anything back!   For more fr...

There is no doubt that fear plays a huge role in most of our lives at some point in time. There are so many deep rooted fears about our self worth, safety, our relationships, value, money and more.   This week I am chatting with Relationship expert and Author Monica Berg who believes that we should transcend fear and come to a place where you just trust the process of life. This episode dives into...

Darren is back, again! This is a random ask us anything episode where we are answering the questions about stepfamily life that you submitted on Instagram. You asked: Do you guys have a day that is just for you? No talk about the ex, the kids... just you. Child support and court will be done soon. Any plans when it's all over? What's on the will? How do you deal with the matrimonial home if he die...

Darren and I are sitting down to do a little Q+A on how we are navigating the holidays. We also dive into how we are doing things this year now that the kids are older and how we have done things up until this point. In this episode: The importance of a detailed schedule for co-parenting over the holidays Having an ours baby and keeping it fair Navigating the in laws Should a stepmom be upset if h...

This week I am talking to Divorce Recovery Coach, Frank Ortega about divorce, co-parenting, common struggles as a single dad and SO much more. In this episode: why women don't really know how to talk to men what "man up" really means and what men need to hear healthy relationships and high-conflict co-parenting relationships processing trauma and pain from divorce why men push down their feelings...

Behavioural Relationship Expert, Author and Stepmom Tracy Crossley is on the show this week. In her work, Tracy shows her clients how to permanently change the repetition of unhappy and unhealthy cycles and we are diving into all of that and how it relates to stepmom life in this episode. This episode covers: The drama triangle - how to know you're in it and the roles stepmoms often play in drama...

This is an episode I never thought would happen. It's no secret that my relationship with my stepson Ethan has been strained in the past. But through the struggles we have come out on the other side, and I am super grateful he agreed to do this. Ethan is answering the questions you submitted on Instagram and he does not hold back. We dive into: How our relationship has evolved Why he didn't like m...

This week I am interviewing fellow Stepmom and creator of The Blended Family Formula, Cameron Normand about all things Stepmom life.   We dive into: Parenting teenagers Her journey with infertility When to close the door on fertility treatments Mistakes stepmoms make What to do when your stepkids want nothing to do with you Parental alienation Disney parenting and more!   For more from Jamie Scrim...

This week I am doing something a little different. I am sharing the recording of an interview I did for The Stepmom Summit. The Stepmom Summit is run by Stepfamily Magazine with Beth from The Inclusive Stepmom and Cameron from This Custom Life.   As a stepmom, I have always said that change starts with me. In this interview I am sharing my journey with personal growth and what has worked for me in...

You all asked, and it's finally here. I am often asked for resources for Stepdads and to be honest, had never really found one that resonated until I found today's guest. Franco Zavala is a coach, speaker, podcast host and stepdad to 5. He is on a mission to build, grow, and maintain a strong community of stepdads who are actively pursuing positive ways to become better leaders, mentors and father...

As a marriage-loving divorce attorney, Nicole Sodoma never expected to go through a divorce herself. A child of divorced parents, who saw the trials and tribulations daily in her work, she thought she had all the knowledge to keep her marriage happy and healthy. Until one day when she chose herself, her happiness, and her future over her 13-year marriage.    In this episode we dive into: What she...

In this episode, I am chatting with Author Alicia Robertson about how she supports women through the vulnerable and challenging time that is separation and divorce. She helps women take their power back one intentional and informed decision at a time.   We dive into: What divorce looked and felt like for her Finding yourself post divorce The insecurities and fears post divorce How she felt like he...

This is such a special episode… I am so excited for you to hear it and grateful that I was able to record it. A few months ago I told my stepdaughter Madison that some stepmoms on Instagram wanted her to come on the podcast, and she was like "I totally would". I never thought she would but then again I never thought to ask her! I guess you never know unless you ask right. In this episode we talk a...

I'm back! After taking our annual summer hiatus from the podcast, I am so excited to be back! To kick things off I am doing a Q+A, answering the questions that you asked me on Instagram.   This episode covers: Why my social media detox this summer was a huge reality check for me Realizing that loving my work (and wanting to do it all the time) is not a bad thing The importance of not losing sight...

In this episode, Darren and I tackle some of the conflicts that you are having with your partner about your stepfamily life and tell you who's side we're on.   We cover: Does your partner and the ex text too much? Do the stepkids or the ours baby get the bedroom? Should you take pictures with the ex? and more!   For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram...

Marriage Therapist and stepmom coach Mary T. Kelly is back and her and Jamie are diving into normalizing the real stepmom experience. They want to empower stepmoms to change the conversation about what being a stepmom is really like.   They chat about: Encouraging stepmoms to find their voice Changing the stepmom narrative Working through the shame and guilt for feeling the way you feel as a stepm...

In this episode, 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!   Listen to Ep. 14 How To Deal With A High-Conflict Ex with Naja Hall www.jamiescrimgeour.com/podcast/0...

Jamie interviews Libby Ward from Diary Of An Honest Mom about their own personal journeys surrounding their relationships with their mom, and how that relationship has impacted the way they show up as moms themselves.   They dive into: Perfectionism in (step)motherhood Mom Guilt Generational Trauma How they have set boundaries to protect themselves and support their own personal growth   They also...

Today's episode with Renee Reina, host of The Mom Room podcast is just a chit chat between two moms about parenting, setting boundaries in motherhood, being the default parent and more. We cover: setting boundaries on having visitors after having a baby gentle parenting responsibilities in parenting being the default parent (and how to stop being the default parent) and so much more!   For more fr...

Jamie interviews Britt and Ryan Ostofe, hosts of The Laughing Couple Podcast about family, parenting and their relationship.   They dive into: Their parenting and family philosophy Creating relationships with your kids that don't feel like an obligation when they're older What their parents did to result in them becoming real life friends with them in adulthood Their couples meetings and how and w...

Jamie interviews Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Author Jessica Baum about how core wounds and attachment styles show up in stepmom life.   We dive into: attachment styles and how they show up in our relationships stepmom life and how anxious and avoidant attachment may show up in how someone experiences step motherhood and the challenges and insecurities that come with that how my childhood...

In this episode Jamie interviews Lori Sims, co-founder of Nacho Kids all about disengaging as a stepmom and the misconceptions around the "Nacho Kids" method.   We dive into: Why disengaging is easier said than done The right way to disengage The purpose of disengaging How stepmoms often disengage the wrong way How the "Nacho Kids" method saved Lori's marriage and relationship and so much more!  ...

This interview with Michelle Dempsey of Moms Moving On has been behind the closed walls of my membership for a couple years… but with Mother's Day this weekend, I felt called to share it with you because the conversation is fire. We talk about Mother's Day as a stepmom If stepmoms should be celebrated on Mother's Day Why some moms are against acknowledging stepmoms on mothers day The stepkid/stepm...

Bethany Webster is back on the podcast to chat some more about the mother-daughter relationship and how there can be shame and embarrassment around this relationship for women, especially around holidays and Mother's Day. In this episode we dive into: The grief that comes from having a relationship with your mother that doesn't meet your needs The characteristics of a toxic mother-daughter relatio...

Jamie shares what self care looks like for her and answers questions submitted by you on Instagram.   Links Mentioned: Check Out The Workshops: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/workshops Check Out The Membership: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership Jamie's Favs: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/favorites TEXT ME! 226-401-0819   Get 120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom: https://jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook   For more from...