The Stepmom Diaries | Blended Family & Stepmom Support Podcast

Forgive and Forget - not as easy as it sounds! In our last episode, we talked about gratitude and being intentional about things you're thankful for. Forgiveness goes hand in hand with gratitude, believe it or not, and that's what we're talking about today. Forgiving someone is hard. Really hard. In this episode, I'll give you four steps to take so you can both ask for and grant forgiveness in you...

Did you know that gratitude is more than just being thankful? It's about forgiveness, too. And the two go hand in hand in helping you build a positive frame of mind. This is the first of a two-part series about gratitude and forgiveness and how they relate to your stepmom life. In today's episode, we'll talk about five ways you can reset your outlook by looking for more ways to be grateful in your...

Can you imagine falling in love with someone who has a child and then moving from your big city home to the same small town they and their ex have lived in for years and years? Add in all the challenges around being in an LGBTQ+ blended family and you'll have the journey of today's guest.   We talk about all of that and more with Beth McDonough, owner of The Inclusive Stepmom, as well as CMO and E...

In this episode, we talk all about how you can make your relationship a priority.  Especially during these crazy times, it's easy to let your relationship take a back seat to all of the day to day responsibilities you've got. Especially in the complicated dynamics found in blended families.  But the good news is, you can get back on track. And I'll show you how. (spoiler alert: it will take some w...

We're so delighted to welcome Kristen Skiles as our guest in this episode. She is a Certified Stepparent Coach and founder of stepmomming.com , where she  works to show stepmoms around the world that stepmomming is what they do and not who they are, encouraging them to embrace their unique roles and truly love their lives.   In this episode, we'll tackle all the things. From her unique stepmom his...

We hear a lot about self-care these days. But what about stepmom self-care? It's just as important for stepmoms, if not more, than for anyone else.   In this episode, we'll talk about why stepmoms need to take care of themselves and how you can get started.   We've also got a free self-care assessment for you. It only takes about five minutes to complete and will help you identify the areas of you...

Today is all about the expectations versus the reality of being a stepmom. No matter what you thought life would be like when you married someone with kids, the reality probably looks a lot different. Today we'll talk all about that difference. How it impacts your life as a stepmom, how you can let go of your expectations, and how you can embrace your reality.  Don't forget to subscribe to The Ste...

How often have you been talking to a friend, family member, or coworker and they've made some offhand comment about being a stepmom. And you know it wasn't intentionally offensive, but it still made you cringe. And you've kicked yourself for not having a good response.   Get ready. We're going to tackle some of those awkward moments today and I'm going to make sure you are armed with the perfect r...

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Stepmom Diaries!  Being a stepmom comes with all kinds of feelings and emotions. And you are not alone.    No matter what your emotions may be in the moment, we'll talk about how you can respond to them.    Once you can acknowledge and embrace your feelings, you'll be able to tackle your challenges.   Give yourself some grace. And show yourself some kindness. Your needs...