The Stepmom Diaries | Blended Family & Stepmom Support Podcast26 Sep 2024

91. What Happens When You Retake Control Of Your Stepmom Story

What Happens When You Stop Caring So Much About Your Expectations?

In this episode, we welcome back our old friend and amazing stepmom and life coach, Naja Hall. Naja and I always have fun catching up - and then we have a great discussion about her journey to finally become "unbothered" and what happens when you can finally get there.

About Naja:

Naja is the founder of VIPStepmom and Blended and Black. As a Certified Coach and Educator, she understands that the family is THE MOST influential entity of human development, and her work centers around helping individuals, couples, and families navigate some of life's toughest transitions. As the host of popular podcast, I know I'm Crazy with Naja Hall and author of the Amazon best-seller Girl, Bye! book series, Naja's life's work is to teach empathy, accountability, and emotional intelligence through the art of story-telling and genuine human connections. She's a Stepmom of 3.

You Can Find Naja:

najahall.com

blendedandblack.com

VIPStepmom.com

On TikTok

On Instagram

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