The Stepmom Diaries Podcast

Stepmom Imposter Syndrome: 5 Quick Tips To Stop Feeling Like A Fraud It's easy for "imposter syndrome" to creep into stepmom life. That feeling that you are in no way qualified to be doing this. That you don't know what you're doing. That you're not a "real" parent. Every stepmom experiences this at one time or another. The good news is that there are a few ways you can battle feeling like a fraud and regain the confidence you need to succeed. In this episode, I'll give you 5 ways you can do just that. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Stepmom Diaries Episode 4: Why You Need Stepmom Self-Care And How To Get It Other: You can find the pics from my Pinterest-worthy birthday party here (you'll have to listen to the episode for why throwing awesome parties is not the best idea!) And Don't forget . . . The BLENDED Family Formula Course – The next class is opening soon! And you can join the waitlist for this six-week intensive HERE. I'm giving away a free 30-minute coaching session! All you have to do to win is enter. And you can do that by going to Stepmom Diaries on iTunes and leaving a (preferably awesome) review. Take a screenshot of your review and send it to hello@thiscustomlife.com or post it on social media and tag me – and I'll pick a lucky winner for a session. Good luck!

Parental Alienation Affects Stepmoms, Too. Parental Alienation is one of the hardest issues that faces blended families. And not only can it have an impact on you as a stepmom, but it can be really hard to know how you should deal with it. In this episode, we'll talk through parental alienation and how you can deal with it, both as a stepmom and as a spouse. Resources Mentions In This Episode: The BLENDED Family Formula Course – The next class is opening soon! And you can join the waitlist for this six-week intensive HERE. And Don't forget . . . I'm giving away a free 30-minute coaching session! All you have to do to win is enter. And you can do that by going to Stepmom Diaries on iTunes and leaving a (preferably awesome) review. Take a screenshot of your review and send it to hello@thiscustomlife.com or post it on social media and tag me – and I'll pick a lucky winner for a session. Good luck!

Facing The Assumptions WE Make There are lots of assumptions out there about stepmoms. And let's face it, most of them are negative. But that's not what we're talking about in this episode. We're going to think about the assumptions that we as stepmoms make about others. And how we can "flip the script" to try to turn those assumptions on their heads. Resources Mentions In This Episode: The BLENDED Family Formula Course - The next class is opening soon! And you can join the waitlist for this six-week intensive HERE. And Don't forget . . . I'm giving away a free 30-minute coaching session! All you have to do to win is enter. And you can do that by going to Stepmom Diaries on iTunes and leaving a (preferably awesome) review. Take a screenshot of your review and send it to hello@thiscustomlife.com or post it on social media and tag me – and I'll pick a lucky winner for a session. Good luck!

It's hard to deal with stepkids who don't like you. Or who aren't nice to you. Or some combination of the two. The good news is that there are some things you can do to release the stress that kind of situation causes you. And that's what this episode is all about. Resources Discussed In This Episode: My piece on Five Ways To Bond With Your Stepchildren My in-depth, and FREE, Guide To Bonding With Your Stepchildren HERE And Don't forget . . . I'm giving away a free 30-minute coaching session! All you have to do to win is enter. And you can do that by going to Stepmom Diaries on iTunes and leaving a (preferably awesome) review. Take a screenshot of your review and send it to hello@thiscustomlife.com or post it on social media and tag me – and I'll pick a lucky winner for a session. Good luck!

It's Okay To Ask For Help - And Here's How As a stepmom, you may feel like you should know how to do this job. No, girl, no. There are so many different and unique challenges that every stepmom deals with. It is totally okay to need help. And you should feel comfortable asking for it! But where do you look for good advice or tools to help you deal with all the things? In this episode, I'm going to walk you through all kinds of resources that are available out there for stepmoms. You won't want to miss this! Resources Mentioned In The Episode: Websites geared towards stepmoms: I mentioned a number of awesome online resources for stepmoms. You can find them HERE. Books and workbooks I have found helpful: I mentioned a number of books in this episode and you can find them all HERE. The BLENDED Family Formula For Stepmom Success This is my signature course. It's an intensive six-week program featuring live classes, interactive discussions, and assignments. And at the end of the six weeks, you'll see a definitive difference in your stepmom life!) Course registration is currently closed but will open back up very soon and you can get on the waitlist HERE.

Get Control Back - IF You Want It! Hey stepmom, how often do you feel like you have no control over your life? Like everything in your life is dictated either by your spouse's ex or by the stepkids and their schedules. Today we're going to talk about how to get control back – and whether that's actually a good idea. You might be surprised by the discussion. And I'll give you five steps to take to decide if you actually want control back and then what to do to get it. Resources Discussed In This Episode The Stepmom Diaries Episode 15 The Stepmom Diaries Episode 3 And Don't forget . . . I'm giving away a free 30-minute coaching session! All you have to do to win is enter. And you can do that by going to Stepmom Diaries on iTunes and leaving a (preferably awesome) review. Take a screenshot of your review and send it to hello@thiscustomlife.com or post it on social media and tag me – and I'll pick a lucky winner for a session. Good luck!

Mother's Day Can Be Awkward For Stepmoms Mother's Day can make stepmoms feel "less than," insecure, like an imposter, or just plain old sad. The good news? Whatever emotions you're feeling as the holiday approaches are totally normal. In this episode, we're going to talk about why it's such a weird holiday for stepmoms and I'm going to give you some ways to cope with it. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: I've also got a blog post on this subject and you can find it HERE. And if you're looking for more stepmom gift ideas or stepmom resources, I've got a page on my site with all that you need. Just click HERE. Don't forget, I'm giving away a free 30-minute coaching session! All you have to do to win is enter. And you can do that by going to The Stepmom Diaries on iTunes and leaving a (preferably awesome) review. Take a screenshot of your review and send it to hello@thiscustomlife.com or post it on social media and tag me – and I'll pick a lucky winner for a session. Good luck!

What to do when you're feeling out of control Have you ever felt like you've had one of those weeks, or months – or heck, years where nothing seems to go right and you just feel -off-? Or when you wake up, you feel like there's an overwhelming weight bearing down on you and you can't get control of your stepmom life? You're not alone. Stepmom life can be overwhelming - and that's before all the pressure we put on ourselves. It's enough to stress out even the most zen of us! In this episode, we'll talk about what you can do RIGHT NOW to reset yourself and make sure you feel just a little bit lighter when you wake up tomorrow. Resources in this episode: Don't forget, I'm giving away a free 30-minute coaching session! All you have to do to win is enter. And you can do that by going to The Stepmom Diaries on iTunes and leaving a (preferably awesome) review. Take a screenshot of your review and send it to hello@thiscustomlife.com or post it on social media and tag me – and I'll pick a lucky winner for a session. Good luck!

Stepmom Outsider Syndrome Is Real. But the good news is, you can do something about it. In this episode, we'll talk all about how to deal with feeling like an outsider in your own family. And I'll give you five great tips you can implement RIGHT NOW to feel more like you fit in - and to learn how to take a step back when you need to. Resources Mentioned In The Episode: The BLENDED Family Formula For Stepmom Success: This is a six-week course that will transform your stepmom life. I'll open the doors in a few weeks for registration. To be added to the waitlist for more information, head HERE. How To Bond With Your Stepkids: I've got a great blog post on this topic, and a freebie with ideas for things you can do to bond with your stepkids. You can access it HERE. Stepmom Outsider Syndrome: The Hard Truth: If you enjoyed this episode, I've also got a post on the issue that you can access HERE. And don't forget, I'm giving away a free 30-minute coaching session! All you have to do to win is enter. And you can do that by going to The Stepmom Diaries on iTunes and leaving a (preferably awesome) review. Take a screenshot of your review and send it to hello@thiscustomlife.com or post it on social media and tag me - and I'll pick a lucky winner for a session. Good luck!

Do You Have A Stepmom Anchor Statement? When you were getting serious with your partner, you probably discussed some of the logistics of what blending your families would look like. Whether you would attend sporting events or pick kids up from school. But did you discuss your role at a deeper level? Did you think about your stepmom purpose? Your "why"? Obviously the "why" starts with you falling in love with your spouse. But what are your hopes and goals for being a stepmom? What kind of stepmom do YOU want to be? Today we're going to talk about why you need to understand your stepmom role and how you can figure out the kind of stepmom you want to be. And I'm going to help you create your own Anchor Statement, which will help you get clear on all of your goals, your priorities, and your needs going forward. Resources Mentioned In The Episode: My upcoming FREE Stepmom Masterclass: The 3 Stepmom Lies Keeping You From Living Your Best Blended Family Life. For more information and to sign up, click HERE. In the Masterclass, I'll help you uncover the things. you're doing that you don't even realize are holding you back. And the simple tweaks you can make right now to start LOVING your stepmom life!