#121: Peace Over Presents: Letting Go of Comparison in Your Blended Family Christmas

#121: Peace Over Presents: Letting Go of Comparison in Your Blended Family Christmas

When the holidays roll around, so does the pressure — to make it fair, to make it magical, and to not lose your mind when the ex goes overboard or your stepkids start comparing gifts. In this episode of The Stepmom Side Podcast, Alicia unpacks the gift-giving grief that shows up for so many stepmoms — the quiet, unspoken frustration of trying not to compete or control while still wanting to be thoughtful. You’ll hear how to: ✨ Break the pattern of comparison between homes ✨ Stop feeling like ...

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#55: Being "Just" the Stepmom (re-release)

#55: Being "Just" the Stepmom (re-release)

In this episode, Alicia talks about being "just the stepmom" and how society puts pressure on stepmoms to show up in all the ways, but to remember that, as a stepmom, you aren't the kid's mom. She ...

30 Jul 202429min

#54: Does Your Ego Drive the Bus?

#54: Does Your Ego Drive the Bus?

How hard is it to admit you are wrong? Do you have to have things your way? How hard is it to say, "I'm sorry"? If those are hard questions to answer, this episode might be for you. It's a little...

23 Jul 202415min

#53: Creating Connections with Your Stepkids

#53: Creating Connections with Your Stepkids

We've all been there: that awkward, "I don't know how to connect with my stepkid...but I know I should at least try.." In this episode, I talk about -why it's important to build connections with yo...

16 Jul 202423min

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

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

JP Marsh is a single "girl dad" to a 9 year old. He's gone gone from "Conflict to Collaboration" in the 7+ years of co-parenting. JP speaks, coaches, and advocates for the benefits of getting out of y...

9 Jul 202450min

#51: A Relatable Stepmom Conversation with Wise Cracking Blonde Christina

#51: A Relatable Stepmom Conversation with Wise Cracking Blonde Christina

Christina is a San Diego native, with a degree in English from San Diego State University. She is a project manager by trade and a producer, writer and director by fun. Christina is the host of Wise C...

2 Jul 202457min

#50: What It's Like To Go From Single To Stepmom

#50: What It's Like To Go From Single To Stepmom

If you're a new stepmom, this episode may be just a bit relatable. I cover: -major differences -sharing things -how your relationship seems to take a hit -what stepmoms tell me they wish they would ...

25 Jun 202428min

#49: What is EMDR? with Jessica Watterud

#49: What is EMDR? with Jessica Watterud

Jessica is a licensed clinical counselor and her job is to help people manage their anxiety and depression, but what she focuses on first is their sleep. In her spare time, she keeps busy on her farm ...

18 Jun 202453min

#48: Why Do Kids Lie? with Bryana Kappadakunnel

#48: Why Do Kids Lie? with Bryana Kappadakunnel

Bryana Kappadakunnel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, and a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. She has an MA in Clinical Psychol...

11 Jun 202443min

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