The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast

This week Beth from Babbling Blonde is back on the show – if you've been listening since the beginning, you may remember her from episode 19 or if you're a member of the Exclusive Community you'll recognize her as one of our stepmom contributors. Now if for some reason you're not familiar with her you're about to become familiar… and you're going to want to thank me for it. Beth and I connected on Instagram about a year and a half ago and she quickly became one of my favourite stepmoms in the online space. Beth refers to herself as a "queer stepmoms" raising a feisty fun redhead with with two other moms and a stepdad. In this episode we dive into all things LGBTQ, stepmom life, moving to the small town where the ex grew up and we also dish out some major life advice that is applicable to all! For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comFollow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie MENTIONED RESOURCES:The Exclusive Stepmom CommunityEpisode 19FOR MORE FORM BETH VISIT:Blog: https://www.babblingblonde.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/babbling_blonde Facebook: https://www.facebool.com/thebabblingblonde Or in the ASK BETH section of The Exclusive Stepmom Community

This week I have a real treat for you on the podcast. I'm talking to Jessica Frew - second wife, ex-wife, mom, stepmom and co-host of the Husband In Law Podcast. If you think your life is complicated, well buckle up and listen to Jessica's story. Jessica and her ex-husband (Steve) were married for just over a year when he came to terms with the fact that he was gay. They stayed happily married for another 7 years until Steve decided that there was a side to him that he needed to explore and be authentic to. When they divorced, they discussed how they wanted their divorce and co-parenting relationships to look for their daughter and they have been able to stick to that plan! Jessica has been remarried for 6 years and now has two stepkids. Her husband Matt and Steve are very good friends. Infact, the three of them host The Husband In Law Podcast together! Birthdays, family dinners, holidays and vacations are all done together. The relationship with Matt's ex-wife however is a different story. Despite their efforts to have a good, stable relationship, Jessica and Matt have learned they need to set boundaries to protect themselves and the kids. In this episode Jessica shares her story and her mindset about life along with some really good strategies that have worked for her as she navigates this role. We also talk candidly about what it was like to know your husband is gay and how hard this step-parenting role can be. THE SECRET TO IMPROVING STEPFAMILY LIFE: https://www.thekickassstepmomproject.com/freeguide THE HUSBAND IN LAW PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/husband-in-law THE HUSBAND IN LAW ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/husband_in_law For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comFollow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/stepmomsupport Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership

We're switching gears this week - Kristen Skiles, the creator of Stepmomming is on the podcast and she is interviewing ME!We dive into what I think it means to live a KICK-ASS Life, my thoughts on the stepmom double standard, the 5/5/5 rule, how becoming a mom changed how I stepmom and all the goodness going down in The Exclusive Stepmom Community and more… For more from Stepmomming check out www.stemomming.com Stemomming on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stepmomming Stepmomming on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stepmommingStepmomming on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/stepmomming Click HERE to join The Exclusive Stepmom Community For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comFollow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Grab your copy of Jamie's eBook 101 Ways to be a KICK-ASS Stepmom - www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook

Darren's back and we're answering questions you sent us on Instagram Stories.We tackle disengaging, communication with the ex, boundaries, different rules between different houses, what Darren wishes he knew about stepfamily life and more. Mentioned Podcast Episodes:040 - How to Up Level Your Sex Life 025: Why Being The Second Wife IS Actually A Good Thing 024: How To Prevent The Ex From Impacting Your Marriage 013: Our Marriage And How We Fight 005: Sex: How To Get Your Groove Back Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com

Darren is back, and at your request we're sharing our marriage tips! Our marriage isn't perfect, but we've come a long way - so we thought we'd share the relationship strategies we've used to get here. If you love when Darren is on the show, do yourself a favour and check out The Exclusive Stepmom Community. We have off the cuff, raw and real episodes available exclusively for members that I know you'll love too! www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comFollow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership 101 Ways to be a KICK- ASS Stepmom - www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook

BONUS episode with Goal Setting Coach Jackie Carr. I'm bringing you this extra bonus podcast because I am REALLY passionate about inspiring you to live a KICK-ASS Life and plow through all the limiting beliefs and bullshit that is holding so many people back. Jackie Carr is a Goal Coach, a speaker, and the co-founder of ROCK YOUR BLISS a yoga and goals movement that's all about inspiring and empowering others to live the life of their dreams. She and her co founder lead retreats, workshops and training around the globe. Chances are this episode is not going to be what you expect from a goal coach… and I mean that in a good way. My hope is that this episode gives you a different perspective on what this year has in store. We recorded this podcast in mid January while we both were taking it slow and easing into the new year without going crazy on New Year's Resolutions. In fact, both of us still had our Christmas Trees up and hadn't set one intention for this year. In this episode we talk about having a toolbox for success when it comes to goals, changing our language around goal setting, what separates people who achieve their goals from those who don't and more. Jackie is a breath of fresh air… so whether you're crushing your goals for 2020, aren't feeling so great about them, or are still easing into 2020 I know you're going to get a lot out of this episode! MENTIONED RESOURCES: Jackie's Retreat: https://seekretreat.com/events/976-Rock-Your-Bliss-in-Sayulita Power of Knowing What You Want Circle: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586fe3f803596e13f8e450fd/t/58890cbb197aeabedbef0a00/1485376700470/The+Power+of+Knowing+What+You+Want.pdf BOOKS: Atomic Habits by James Clear Living Beautifully with Uncertainty by Pema Chodrön QUOTE by Brené Brown: "Fitting in is about assessing a situation and becoming who you need to be to be accepted. Belonging, on the other hand, doesn't require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are." For more from Jacki visit www.jackicarr.com/servivesFacebook: www.facebook.com/coachjackicarr Instagram: www.instagram.com/jackicarr For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comFollow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership

How are those New Year's Resolutions going? Still going strong? Feeling overwhelmed? Unsure if you'll be able to keep it up all year. This year I'm doing something different with my New Years Resolutions - and is proving to change everything! For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiesrimgeour.com/membership Grab Your Copy of 101 Ways To be A KICK-ASS Stepmom (now available on audio) - www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook

This is the last podcast episode of 2019, so I thought I'd end this season and this podcast year with a straight to the point, no bullshit pep talk on what you can do to live a good life. You may be like WHAAAAAA Jamie – last podcast of 2019. YES! We're taking a break for the holidays and to do some planning for 2020 but don't worry I will be back – We're planning some really next level conversations for 2020 so it will be worth the wait! We've dealt with some pretty tough stuff this year. Co-parenting struggles, legal issues, parenting struggles, family struggles, infertility, debilitating anxiety attacks … It hasn't been an easy year. But it's also been a really amazing year!!! Probably one of the best years of my life. When I think back on all the tough things we've been through this year, it's crazy (and amazing) that I feel this positive about 2019. Now, I've been thinking a lot about what separates happy/successful/content/thriving people from those who aren't and it really does boil down your willingness to own your life Here's the truth. This is a truth that I learned the hard way. Life is hard. You're going to have to deal with bullshit. It doesn't matter how people treat you It doesn't matter how bitter/resentful your ex may be It doesn't matter what your parents did or did not do as a child or how crappy your boss or your mother-in-law is or what people think about the choices you're making in YOUR life… Today in this episode I'm going to share strategies that I've implemented in my life to thrive amongst the tough stuff… I'm confident that if you commit to doing the same, you'll see a shift in yours! Listen to Episode 007: The Morning Routine That Changed My Life Grab a Copy of The Morning Miracle: https://amzn.to/2q9VS7X For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership

This week Lauren McKinley, author of "Stop Wrecking My Home", a raw glimpse of how to survive destroyed marriage, is on the show. Lauren McKinley is the founder of Her Soul Repair, an organization for women healing from divorce and betrayal. She is an author, motivational speaker, wife & mama of two. She is most passionate about sharing the hope that can come from even the most heartbreaking circumstances. In this episode we talk about infidelity, co-parenting with the ex who betrayed you AND the woman he betrayed you with. We also touch on forgiveness, healing from trauma, healthy co-parenting relationships and so much more. For more from Lauren visit: Lauren's Website: www.hersoulrepair.comLauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lcmckinley/ Lauren on Facebook: www.facebook.com/hersoulrepair Get a copy of Stop Wrecking my Home - https://amzn.to/32lxJZ0For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comFollow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership

Lauren McPhillips is the creator of This Renegade Love. She helps female entrepreneurs build honest online brands and teaches them how to influence with intention. In this episode Lauren and I dive into entrepreneurship, blogging as a full time job, the misconceptions about life as a blogger, how to influence with intention, and most importantly, why it's so important for creatives and online entrepreneurs to be deliberate about how they consume social media. Lauren also dives into why she takes social media detoxes, and what it's done for her growth personally and professionally. If you're a blogger, content creator or an entrepreneur in the online space Lauren's instagram account is a MUST FOLLOW. Also, be sure to check out all her resources and information about her masterminds, The Renegade Sessions at www.thisrenegadelove.com ADDITIONAL LINKS: Coaching and Mentorship Program for online entrepreneurs: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/bizmentorship Join Jamie Scrimgeour's Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership Download 101 Ways to be a KICK-ASS Stepmom: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook Stepmom Coaching + Support: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Jamie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Jamie on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie