#129: When Kids Flip the Switch (and You Take It Personally)
Kids are emotional chameleons — sweet one minute, sassy the next, and then asking for help like nothing ever happened. For stepmoms (especially those without kids of their own), those mood swings can ...
30 Dec 202523min
#128: Too Close to Be Heard: The Real Reason Your Partner Shuts Down
Are you tired of repeating yourself and feeling like your partner just doesn’t hear you? Whether it’s dad guilt, lack of boundaries with the kids, inconsistency in parenting, or not feeling prioritize...
23 Dec 202519min
#127: My House, Her Hoodie, and a Whole Lotta Feelings
In this deeply honest episode, we’re getting into the emotional weeds of what happens when the ex’s belongings, photos, or influence are still showing up in your home. From hoodies and framed photos t...
16 Dec 202531min
#126: When the Ex Still Haunts Your Blended Family: Stepmom Jealousy Explained
Is your partner’s past still taking up space in your present-day relationship? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. Whether it's memories of the ex, old traditions, or constant reminders of “how thi...
9 Dec 202525min
#125: When Adult Stepkids Don’t Accept You (and How to Stop Letting It Steal Your Peace)
When you thought things would finally get easier once they were grown… but your adult stepkids still make you feel like an outsider. In this episode, Alicia digs into what’s really going on when adult...
2 Dec 202521min
#124: When Kids Don’t Listen (And It’s Not Because You’re the Stepmom)
Are you a childless or childfree stepmom feeling like a broken record? Alicia gets real about the exhausting cycle of repeating yourself to your stepkids—whether it's chores, routines, or basic expect...
25 Nov 202516min
#123: Why Stepmom Resentment Sneaks In (and How to Stop It)
In this truth-telling episode, Alicia pulls back the curtain on one of the most common (but least talked about) emotions in stepfamily life: resentment. It doesn’t show up overnight—it builds quietly ...
18 Nov 202531min
#122: When Co-Parenting Isn’t Possible (Because the Ex Is a Nightmare)
If you’ve tried to co-parent with someone who thrives on drama, control, or straight-up chaos… this episode is your safe space and wake-up call. In Episode 122 of The Stepmom Side Podcast, Alicia brea...
11 Nov 202518min
