The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast

In the episode I talk with Lisa Canning about her recent book, The Possibility Mom: How To Be A Good Mom + Pursue Your Dreams Lisa Canning is parenting, lifestyle and interior design expert who helps moms design their lives around what matters most. Lisa's passion for moms to overcome perpetual overwhelm and constant mom-guilt, in favor of a life that is fulfilling and abundant, is apparent in everything she does. Lisa has become a recognizable face in the interior design and entertainment industry. She has worked as a designer on HGTV's Marriage Under Construction, and "Buying and Selling with the Property Brothers", and has hosted regular live lifestyle segments on shows like The Marilyn Denis Show. At the same time she was growing her design business, Lisa grew her family to seven children, all within nine years. As a result, Lisa has developed a unique approach to time management and productivity, which she shares in her online courses and coaching programs. Connect with Lisa Canning on Facebook www.facebook.com/lisacanningthepossibilitymom Instagram www.instagram.com/lisacanning Grab your copy of Lisa's Book HERE! The Possibility Mom: How to be a Great Mom and Pursue Your Dream at the Same Time For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimngeour.com Follow along: Instagram www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Facebook www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie

Get ready for one of the most raw and real episodes yet. This week I interviewed Rebecca Eckler about her tenth, and most recent book, Blissfully Blended Bullshit: The Uncomfortable Truth About Blended Families. Rebecca Eckler is one of Canada's best known journalists and authors. She is an international best selling author, has been a columnist at the National Post and The Globe and Mail and her work has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times as well as numerous magazines and parenting blogs across North America. She is currently the Executive Editor of SavvyMom, a website for all things parenting related, and has won Best Columnist two years in a row at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards. In this tell all book Rebecca opens the door to her own home and provides readers with an all access pass to her and her boyfriend's journey as they blend households, add another baby to the mix (thanks to a reverse vasectomy), and attempt to navigate their new roles with their children, in-laws, exes, ex-in-laws and each other. This isn't a sugarcoated blended family novel where you're left feeling hopeful and with fluffy strategies to help navigate your way. This is real talk, about real challenges and real emotions that only those who are attempting to blend a family can understand. Grab your copy of Blissfully Blended Bullshit: The Uncomfortable Truth About Blended Families HERE. Join Jamie Scrimgeour's Exclusive Stepmom Community HEREFollow Jamie on Facebook and Instagram.

On this episode of the podcast I interview the hilarious and talented Kaitlin Hargreaves. Kaitlin's online platform started after she became the make-up artist for former bachelorette, designer and lifestyle influencer, Jillian Harris on the show Love it or List it, but with her upbeat personality and passion for making women feel beautiful in every aspect of their lives, she has organically grown a following of women who are dying to hear what she has to say… Kaitlin is a lover of all things make-up, hair, fashion, family, home decor and painting. She is a stepmom, she is a straight shooter, and her no bullshit energy and confidence is contagious. In this episode Kaitlin and I cover it all. We chat about step-parenting, body confidence, weight loss, make-up, botox, bullies on the internet - the list goes on! Learn more about Kaitlin and shop all her favourite products at www.kaitlinhargreaves.comALSO be sure to follow her on Instagram as well! This episode is sponsored by Mabels Labels - a company that creates washable labels for all your kids stuff. Created by four busy moms frustrated by their kids things always getting lost, mixed up or leaving the house never to be seen again … These labels are durable, laundry, dishwasher and microwave safe and 100% guaranteed. Not only are they great for sending your kids to school and camp, they are also a great solution for kids who have two separate homes. One set of labels for Moms, and one set of labels for Dads - this way you always know what belongs where. Head to mabelslabels.ca and use the code jamie10 to receive 10% off Also be sure to download my free guide with tips for Transitioning Clothes between Mom's House + Dad's House, Stress Free Follow Jamie Scrimgeour on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

Family Lawyer and Divorce Coach Leanne Townsend is back for a high requested episode on Parental AlienationIn this episode we talk about what you can/should do when the ex is talking poorly about you to the kids, or what to do when one parent is trying to sabotage child's relationship with the other parents.It's a tough conversation.With a lot of cold hard truths…and to be honest, in these situations there are a lot of factors that are simply outside of your controlBut don't lose hope, we're sharing some tips and strategies on how to respond…To be honest, I wish we didn't have to have this conversation… but it's a harsh reality for so many blended families. For more from Leanne head to www.leannetownsend.ca and follow along on Instagram Join The Exclusive Stepmom Communitywww.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com or follow along on Instagram and Facebook

In this episode I sit down with happiness expert, Gillian Mandich, to talk about what differentiates happy people from unhappy people. I'll give you a hint, it has nothing to do with how much stress in their life.Gillian has a PhD from Western University in Health Science, and her primary areas of research are happiness and health. She is the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research, a top-rated keynote and TEDx speaker, appears regularly as the resident Happiness Expert on The Social and Breakfast Television and her articles have been published… well all over… Referenced Books:A Mans Search for Meaning by by Viktor E. FranklThe Compound Effect by Darren Hardy For more from Gillian visit http://www.gillianmandich.com/ or follow along on Instagram Join The Exclusive Stepmom Communitywww.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com or follow along on Instagram and Facebook

In this week's episode I sit down and chat with the infamous moms, Cat+Nat!Chances are Cat+Nat need no introduction, but just in case, here's the low down. With seven kids between the two of them, Cat & Nat know just how lonely and isolating motherhood can be. So, they set out on a mission to bring women and moms together. They have a rapidly exploding community of millions of likeminded moms who tune into them everyday on Facebook and Instagram as they change the conversation about motherhood. They have a virally famous video series #MOMTRUTHS with hundreds of millions of views around the world, a best selling book where they share everything moms think, but are afraid to talk about and are travelling across North America for their Live MOMTRUTHS Tour, which ladies if you haven't been, is one hell of a moms night out. In this episode we chat about motherhood, entrepreneurship and most importantly, what it means to live a GO FUCK YOURSELF LIFE…Be sure to follow Cat+Nat on Facebook and Instagram. To grab a copy of their book, get their latest board game and grab a ticket to their LIVE SHOW visit www.catandnat.ca

Feel like being the second wife makes you runner up? Sad that you didn't get his firsts? Struggling to find your place? YES second marriages have their challenges but in this episode Darren and I share why we think that being in a second marriage is actually a POSITIVE thing! If you're not already be sure to come follow along on Instagram and Facebook. And stepmama's be sure to check out my new Exclusive Online Community for Stepmoms - Raw, real and unfiltered support for stepmoms who want to thrive!

SELF LOVE: This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Erin Treloar – Health Coach, the founder Raw Beauty and the host of the highly acclaimed podcast, Raw Beauty Talks Podcast If you're thinking, "ya, self-love is kind of a fluffy conversation, I'm going to skip this one Jamie" – don't. We tackle self-love in a non-cheesy way, because ladies, whether you want to admit it or not, self love is the foundation to living a KICK-ASS Life. This is a conversation that you NEED to hear. Resources Mentioned: PDF Handout - https://mailchi.mp/rawbeautytalks/erintreloar_selflove Danielle LaPorte - Desire Map - https://shop.daniellelaporte.com/ Elena Brower - Practice You Journals - https://practiceyou.com/ Gabby Bernstein books - https://gabbybernstein.com/shop/books/ For raw conversations and a continuous stream of real talk and inspiration, be sure to follow Raw Beauty Talks on Instagram! If you're not already, be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook – and for more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comand check out Jamie's Exclusive Community for Stepmoms

Darren is back and we're sharing what we do to prevent stresses that come with co-parenting an dealing an ex, from impacting our marriage. If you're not already, come follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour and check out all the blog posts and free resources I have over on www.jamiescrimgeour.com

This week on the podcast I am chatting with Brandie Weikle. Brandie is a host of the award-winning podcast, The New Family. Brandie is the former editor in chief for Canadian Family Magazine, and has also been an editor for the Toronto Start and Today's Parent. She writes a column called Modern Family for the Toronto Star, and is working on a book called The Ex Next Door: How a New Generation of Parents is Redefining Life After Divorce. The idea for The New Family stems from Brandie's own experience as part of a non-traditional family. She is amicably divorced and for eight years lived next door to the father of her children, even well after his remarriage to her boys' stepmom. Now they live just around the corner. In this episode, Brandie and I dive into her story, how she and her ex went from married to neighbors, as well as the touchy subject of how to cope when your family remains close with the ex. I'm so excited share Brandie's perspective with all of you… and I'm confident that no matter what your stepfamily dynamic looks like, you'll have at least one ah ha moment from listening to this episode.Check out Brandie's publications and podcast at www.thenewfamily.com If you aren't already, be sure to come follow along on Instagram and Facebook. You can grab your copy of 101 Ways to be a KICK-ASS Stepmom HERE!