#88: Estate Planning, Budgeting & Smart Money Moves with Melissa Hampton
Starting over financially can feel overwhelming—especially after divorce, debt, and career setbacks. In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Hampton, a financial expert and mom who transformed her li...
18 Mar 20251h 3min
#87: The Stepmom’s Guide to Navigating Tricky Conversations with Your Stepchild
In this episode, Alicia shares actionable strategies for navigating difficult conversations with your stepchild. From finding the right time to approaching sensitive topics with empathy, you’ll learn ...
11 Mar 20258min
#86: The Stepmom Identity Crisis – Doing the “Mom” Things Without the Credit
In this episode, Alicia dives into a common struggle many stepmoms face: doing all the “mom” things but not getting the recognition or credit for it. As a stepmom, it can feel emotionally draining to ...
4 Mar 202527min
#85: Surviving the 'You're Not My Mom' Moments: How to Navigate Rejection from Your Stepkid
In this candid episode, Alicia dives deep into the heartache and humor behind that gut-wrenching moment when your stepchild says, "You're not my mom."She unpacks the emotional roller coaster that come...
25 Feb 202515min
#84: Happiness is an Inside Job—Even in Stepfamily Chaos
In today’s episode, we’re tackling a big one—happiness. More specifically, how YOUR happiness is an inside job, even when stepfamily stress is trying to bulldoze its way into your peace. If you’ve eve...
18 Feb 202510min
#83: Stepmom Guilt & Grief: Navigating a Breakup When You’re Attached to Your Stepkids
What happens when a stepmom decides to leave her relationship—but she’s deeply connected to her stepkids? This is a heartbreak that no one talks about. Today, Alicia is diving into: How to break the n...
11 Feb 202513min
#82: When Your Partner Won't Step Up: Navigating Stepmom Struggles with Stepkids and 'Ours Babies'
In this episode, Alicia is tackling one of the most frustrating issues many stepmoms face: what to do when your partner isn't stepping up with their kids or your "ours baby." It's hard when you feel l...
4 Feb 202535min
#81: What To Do When Your Partner Doesn’t Back You Up as a Stepmom
Welcome to another episode of The Stepmom Side Podcast! In this episode, Alicia dives into a tough but important topic: what to do when your partner doesn’t back you up as a stepmom. If you’re feeling...
28 Jan 202518min
