Are you so deep in your stepmom role that you no longer recognize the woman staring back at you? Are you exhausted from the constant drama, the text messages, and the chaos that follows every custody exchange? Does it feel like your spouse will never truly understand the complexity of what you carry as a stepmom, and that loneliness is slowly breaking you? I am so glad you are here. You did not find this podcast by accident; you found it because you are ready to stop surviving and start thriving, to reclaim the woman you were before the challenges of stepparenting dimmed your light, and to finally build the blended family life you signed up for. I am Lina, founder of The Stepparenting Network and a stepmom who has been in the trenches of blended family life. I know what it is like to be a confident, driven woman who suddenly does not recognize herself anymore. I know what it is like to feel unseen, depleted, and completely al
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Are you so deep in your stepmom role that you no longer recognize the woman staring back at you? Are you exhausted from the constant drama, the text messages, and the chaos that follows every custody exchange?
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Recent episodes include "EP29 | Why Women Decenter Themselves While Men Center Themselves" (20 July 2026, 27 minutes), "EP 28 | Stuck In Court Just To See Her Stepkids on Schedule - Stepmom Real Talk with Lauren Hill" (13 July 2026, 54 minutes), and "EP 28 | Stuck In Court Just To See Her Stepkids on Schedule - Stepmom Real Talk with Lauren Hill" (13 July 2026, 54 minutes).
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Stepmom Support Network - Community, Stepmom, Divorce, Custody, Burnout publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 28 episodes.
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EP29 | Why Women Decenter Themselves While Men Center Themselves
Jul 20, 202627 minS1
In this episode, Lina Shine explores the psychology behind why many women decenter themselves in relationships and why many men are more likely to center themselves. Lina discusses how childhood experiences, social...
EP 28 | Stuck In Court Just To See Her Stepkids on Schedule - Stepmom Real Talk with Lauren Hill
Jul 13, 202654 minS1
Lauren Hill has been a stepmom for two years, navigating one of the hardest parts of blended family life: co-parenting schedules that don't work. In this episode of Stepmom Real Talk, Lauren opens up about the ongoing...
EP 28 | Stuck In Court Just To See Her Stepkids on Schedule - Stepmom Real Talk with Lauren Hill
Jul 13, 202654 minS1
<p>Lauren Hill has been a stepmom for two years, navigating one of the hardest parts of blended family life: co-parenting schedules that don't work. In this episode of Stepmom Real Talk, Lauren opens up about the...
EP 27 | The No. 1 Cure To Good Stepmom Burnout - Why Good Stepmoms Lose Themselves
Jul 6, 202626 minS1
You became a stepmom, and you gave it everything. You showed up, you tried harder, you loved deeper, and you kept going even when it was hard. And somehow, in the middle of all of that giving, you lost yourself...
EP 27 | The No. 1 Cure To Good Stepmom Burnout - Why Good Stepmoms Lose Themselves
Jul 6, 202626 minS1
<p>You became a stepmom, and you gave it everything. You showed up, you tried harder, you loved deeper, and you kept going even when it was hard. And somehow, in the middle of all of that giving, you lost yourself...
EP 26 | I Was Jealous of My Own Stepchild, and I Am Finally Admitting It | Stepmom - Darlene Sparks
Jun 28, 20261h 2mS1
If you are a stepmom who has ever felt a quiet jealousy toward your stepchild's relationship with their dad and then immediately felt ashamed for feeling it, this video is for you. You are not a bad person. You are not...
EP 26 | I Was Jealous of My Own Stepchild, and I Am Finally Admitting It | Stepmom - Darlene Sparks
Jun 28, 20261h 2mS1
<p>If you are a stepmom who has ever felt a quiet jealousy toward your stepchild's relationship with their dad and then immediately felt ashamed for feeling it, this video is for you. You are not a bad person. You are...
EP 25 | Stepdads Need To Be Recognized on Father's Day Too
Jun 22, 202619 minS1
<p>Father's Day is full of celebrations for biological dads โ and they deserve every bit of it. <br />But today, we are taking a moment to talk about the stepdads. The men who chose a child that was not biologically...
Stepmom Support Network - Community, Stepmom, Divorce, Custody, Burnout
EP 24 | How Blended Are Blended Families - Interracial Marriage and Living Together
Jun 11, 20261h 22mS0
<p>What does it really mean to be a blended family?</p><p>When people hear the term "blended family," they often think it's simply about bringing two households together. But blending goes far beyond living under the...
EP 23 | Why You Should Not Treat Your Stepkids Like Your Own Kids (The Truth Nobody Says)
Jun 3, 202624 minS1
<p>Are you trying to love your stepchildren well but finding that treating them exactly like your biological children isn't working?<br /><br />In this episode, we discuss a truth that many people are afraid to say out...
EP 22 | Feeling Like A Stranger In Your Own Home - This Video Is For You
May 27, 202633 minS1
<p><br />If you have ever walked into a room in your own home and felt like an outsider, you are not imagining it. And you are not alone. Feeling like a stranger in your own home is one of the most common and least...
EP 21 | You Were Called To Be His Wife First - Everything Else Comes After That
May 23, 202636 minS1
<p>You stepped into this blended family ready to show up for everyone. But somewhere along the way, the wife got lost inside the stepmom.<br />In this episode, Lina Shine gets straight to the point. Your first...
EP 20 | Why Mother's Day Is So Hard for Stepmoms - And How To Heal After It
May 14, 202627 minS1
<p>Last Sunday was Mother's Day. And if you're a stepmom, there's a good chance you woke up this morning carrying something you don't quite have the words for yet.<br /><br />Maybe nobody acknowledged you. Maybe you...
7 Habits That Will Actually Make You a Happier Stepmom
May 7, 202637 minS1
<p>Before you keep listening, when was the last time you genuinely felt happy in your role as a stepmom?<br />Not relieved. Not just grateful the week is over. Not the kind of okay that comes from everyone behaving for...
EP 18 | When Stepmom Becomes The Enemy โ Loyalty Binds and Parental Alienation Explained
Apr 29, 20261h 3mS1
<p>What happens when the person who is supposed to co-parent with you becomes your biggest source of conflict and your stepkids are caught in the middle?</p><p><br />In this episode, Lina Shine sits down with Nika...
17|How I Won Sole Custody and Protected My Kids From High-Conflict Co-Parenting with Bridget Bennet
Apr 22, 20261h 1mS1
<p><b>There comes a point in some co-parenting situations where the traditional approach simply does not work. And when you get there โ you need to know your options.</b></p><p></p><p>Most co-parenting advice assumes...
Co-parenting Struggles and Kids Caught In The Middle
Apr 18, 202653 minS1
<p>If you are navigating a blended family, you already know that co-parenting is one of the most complicated parts of the equation. The miscommunication. The power struggles. The moments where two adults who couldn't...
Mental Health, Marriage, Divorce and Fatherhood - The Silent Struggle Men Face
Apr 13, 20261h 11mS1
<p>On this week's episode, Lina sits with Ben to discuss his life story and men's mental health.<br /><br />Ben is the creator behind Ben Keeps Running, where he shares his journey through divorce, fatherhood, and...
<p>You are a whole person outside of this role. It's time to start living like it.<br /><br />Subscribe to The Stepparenting Network for real, honest conversations about blended family life, stepparent identity, and the...
What Is a Stepparent's Role? (And Why Getting This Wrong Costs You Everything)
Mar 26, 202619 minS1
<p>It sounds simple. But if you're a stepparent, you know it's one of the hardest things to actually do.<br />Stepping back and letting the bio parent take the lead goes against every instinct you have, especially when...
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