#52: Talking Things Through with a Single Dad JP Marsh

Have you ever handled a stepfamily moment calmly, maturely, and with impressive emotional intelligence — only to completely unravel hours later? Alicia breaks down the difference between your thinking...

4 Helmi 18min

You’ve done the work. You’re self-aware. You can explain everyone’s behavior in the situation… So why do you still feel triggered, exhausted, or quietly resentful? In this episode, Alicia breaks down ...

27 Tammi 13min

If you’re a Type A, high-achieving woman who suddenly felt like she lost her footing after becoming a stepmom — this episode is for you. In this episode of The Stepmom Side Podcast, Alicia speaks dire...

20 Tammi 23min

When your stepkid says, “I miss my mom” especially right after a consequence, it hits different. It’s not just the words; it’s the sting behind them. The comparison. The reminder that no matter how ...

13 Tammi 27min

When your in-laws are still close with your partner’s ex, it can feel like emotional whiplash. You’re trying to build a future while they’re still tethered to the past—and it leaves you wondering wher...

6 Tammi 21min

Kids are emotional chameleons — sweet one minute, sassy the next, and then asking for help like nothing ever happened. For stepmoms (especially those without kids of their own), those mood swings can ...

30 Joulu 202523min

Are you tired of repeating yourself and feeling like your partner just doesn’t hear you? Whether it’s dad guilt, lack of boundaries with the kids, inconsistency in parenting, or not feeling prioritize...

23 Joulu 202519min

In this deeply honest episode, we’re getting into the emotional weeds of what happens when the ex’s belongings, photos, or influence are still showing up in your home. From hoodies and framed photos t...

16 Joulu 202531min