The Stepmom Diaries | Blended Family & Stepmom Support Podcast

What LGBTQ Families Want You to Know About Parenting, Acceptance, and Belonging | Jaimie Kelton & José Rolón

Have you ever realized that the things that make a family look different on the outside don't change what matters most on the inside? In this episode, I sit down with Jaimie Kelton and José Rolón to talk about LGBTQ fami

When the Rules Change House to House: How Kids Navigate Values Across Two Homes | Bailey Oliver Blackburn, PhD

Ever feel like your stepkids are living in two completely different worlds? The rules change from house to house, expectations don't always match, and somehow everyone expects the kids to make sense of it all. In this ep

Why Overwhelmed Stepmoms Feel Like They're Drowning (Even When They're Doing Everything Right) | Lisa Woodruff

Ever feel like you're carrying everyone else's responsibilities while somehow still feeling like you're failing? Yeah... you're not alone. In this episode, I'm chatting with organizational expert and Escaping Quicksand a

You've Been Showing Up for Everyone Else. This Is for You.

You've been showing up for everyone else. These 3 days are for you! What it is: The Stepmom Retreat is a three-day retreat being held on the Gulf Coast of Florida in a stunning private waterfront home in Siesta Key. Real

The Worst Things People Say to Stepmoms (And Why They Hurt So Much)

"You knew what you signed up for." If you're a stepmom, chances are you've heard that phrase before. Maybe it's, "At least you get every other week off." Or, "Why do you care so much? They're not your kids." And if you'r

Why Summer Is So Hard for Stepmoms (And How to Protect Your Peace)

Anybody else look at the summer custody schedule and immediately feel their eye start twitching? 😅 In this episode, we're talking about why summer hits so differently in a blended family and why so many stepmoms head in

The Simple Question That Helped Our Blended Family Finally Connect | Ashley Noelle

Blending a family is hard. Blending a family with three teenagers? Absolute chaos sometimes. 😅 In this episode, I'm talking with Ashley Noelle, creator of Blended Bond, about the small communication shift that completel

Stepmom Grief: The Hidden Loss No One Talks About | Rachel Dunne

Ever felt like stepmom life isn't what you expected- and no matter how hard you try, you're carrying a weight you can't quite explain? If you've felt resentment, guilt, or even questioned your choices, this episode will

The Retreat I Wished Existed When I Was in the Thick of It

The Stepmom Retreat is officially happening and I cannot wait. 🌴 What it is: Three days on the Gulf Coast of Florida in a stunning private waterfront home in Siesta Key. Just 10 stepmoms. Real coaching built from the gr

122: Mother's Day for Stepmoms: How to Handle the Hurt, Expectations & Plan Your Day

If Mother's Day feels more painful than joyful as a stepmom… you're not alone. While everyone else is celebrating, many stepmoms are left feeling unseen, unacknowledged, or unsure where they fit. In this episode, Cameron

The Stepmom Identity Crisis No One Talks About: How to Be a Stepmom Without Losing Yourself with Christina Nelson

Have you ever felt like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way in stepmotherhood—and no matter how hard you try, you can't quite find your way back? If you've been holding it all together on the outside but feeling

Join us on May 6th for the Stepmom Party of the Year!

Join us for The Stepmom Soirée on May 6th! It's a free virtual party for stepmoms who deserve to be celebrated, with no fine print. Join us for games, prizes, and help on how to handle the hard conversations that pop up

Stepmom Boundaries with Teenagers: How to Connect Without Pushing Them Away | Mindy Kyle

Do you feel like your stepkids keep pushing you away, no matter how hard you try? In this episode, we're talking about rejection, emotional distance, teenage stepkids, and the painful reality many stepmoms face when conn

What Most Parents Miss About Estate Planning in Blended Families (Especially Stepchildren) with Tara Yukawa, CEA

Most stepmoms have a will. Almost none of them have a plan. And in a blended family, that gap can cost your stepkids their inheritance- or even cost you your home. Tara Yukawa- certified executor advisor, author, and ste

ADHD in Blended Families: Helping Kids Through Transitions with Jennie Anderson

Transition days can be tough in any blended family, but when ADHD is part of the picture, they can feel even more overwhelming. In this episode, ADHD expert and stepmom Jennie Anderson joins the conversation to explain w

Navigating Education in Blended Families: What Stepmoms Should Know with Houlie Duque

When kids live in two households, education decisions can get complicated fast! In this episode, Houlie Duque, former teacher and founder of Homeschool to Go, shares a fresh perspective on how families can rethink learni

The Loyalty Bind in Blended Families: Why Kids Feel Torn Between Mom and Stepmom with Barb Goldberg

What if your stepchild isn't rejecting you… but protecting someone else? In this episode, I'm sitting down with the incredible Barb Goldberg: coach, author, podcaster, and stepmom to talk about one of the most misunderst

Plot Twist: We're Going Weekly!

AI Is Already in Your Blended Family (You Just Don't Know How Yet) with Sarah Dooley

AI isn't "coming." It's already here - in your kids' phones, in their homework, in their group chats, and maybe even in your marriage. And most stepmoms have no idea how deeply it's shaping their blended family dynamics.

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