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...
4 Kesä 27min
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 m...
28 Touko 21min
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 ...
21 Touko 27min
123: 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...
14 Touko 29min
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 t...
6 Touko 24min
121: 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...
30 Huhti 25min
120: My Stepkids Keep Pushing Me Away with 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 ste...
23 Huhti 30min
119: 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 advi...
16 Huhti 29min
