#71: Blending vs. Bonding: Why You Don’t Have to Force the “Blended” Family
In this episode, I tackle one of the biggest pressures in stepfamily life: the expectation to create a “blended” family. Society makes us feel like a stepfamily isn’t successful unless everyone’s clos...
19 Nov 202410min
#70: Holiday Survival Guide for Stepmoms: Self-Care Strategies That Actually Work
As a stepmom, the holiday season can feel like you’re juggling everyone else’s needs—and there’s never enough time for you. In this episode, Alicia breaks down why self-care isn’t just a nice-to-have ...
12 Nov 202410min
#69: Family Gatherings 101: Redirecting, Deflecting, and Keeping Your Peace
In this episode, Alicia dives into a classic struggle: surviving family gatherings without losing your mind (or your peace). Whether it’s Aunt Judy offering unsolicited advice or cousins asking uncomf...
5 Nov 202423min
#68: Navigating the Stepmom Rollercoaster with Lauren from Blended By Distance
In this episode, Alicia is joined by a fellow stepmom, Lauren from Blended by Distance, to dive deep into the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges stepmoms face. They get real about some of the bi...
29 Okt 20241h 30min
#67: The Stepmom-Specific Anxiety No One Talks About: Why You Feel It and How to Manage It
In this episode, I dive into the rarely discussed but very real phenomenon of stepmom-specific anxiety. If you’ve ever felt like you're constantly on edge, waiting for the next family drama to erupt—w...
22 Okt 202422min
#66: Caught in the Middle: The Truth About Dad Guilt in Stepfamilies
In today’s episode, I'm diving into a topic that doesn’t get enough attention—Dad Guilt in a Stepfamily. You’ve probably heard a lot about stepmom guilt, but what about the dads? Many dads in stepfami...
15 Okt 202424min
#65: Clear the Clutter: Expert Tips to Declutter Your Space and Mind with Amy Slenker-Smith
Is your home feeling more chaotic than calm? In this episode, I sit down with a decluttering expert Amy Slenker-Smith to tackle all things mess-related. Whether you’re drowning in toys, paperwork, or ...
8 Okt 20241h 31min
#64: Stepfamily Legal Realities: Divorce, Custody, & Blending Families with Tracey J. Coates
In this episode of The Stepmom Side Podcast, we’re diving deep into the legal side of stepfamily dynamics with none other than Tracey J. Coates, Managing Partner of Coates Family Law, PLLC. Tracey is ...
1 Okt 202439min
