104. Why You Don't Need the Ex to Change to Finally Feel at Peace in Your Stepfamily, with Priscilla Smith
If you've ever found yourself tangled in the emotional mess of a high-conflict ex, today's conversation is for you. My guest, Priscilla Smith, knows exactly what it's like to live in that storm. A cer...
10 Aug 202536min
103. Parenting Without The Power Struggles, with Parenting Expert Wendy Snyder
Parenting is hard - but it can help when you're able to lower the temperature. If you've followed me for a while, you know I subscribe to the research-based "connection before correction" philosophy w...
21 Maj 202548min
102. Real Food, Real Families: Katie Kimball on Kitchen Stewardship
Today we're talking about something that can be an unexpected complication in blended family life - and that's mealtime. Getting kids to eat nutrient-packed food is hard enough, but add in a two-house...
12 Maj 202533min
101. What Stepkids Think About Their Stepparents - And Why It Matters
Ever Wondered What Your Stepchildren Think About You? Kids can be tricky for stepparents to navigate. Their behavior isn't rational, they don't know how to express their emotions, and sometimes they c...
4 Maj 202536min
100. Looking Back on 100 Episodes: The Lessons That Matter Most
🎉🎉We're 100! 🎉🎉 Today's episode is all about celebrating our big milestone - we have hit one hundred episodes! It's been a wild ride for these first hundred episodes and I am so honored that you'v...
22 Feb 202532min
99. Family Law Essentials for Stepmoms: A Conversation with Maria Simon
Family Law Insights From a Real Housewives' Lawyer In today's episode, we're getting into all the legal things around stepfamily life with an award-winning family law expert who has represented many h...
16 Feb 202539min
98. Every Other Weekend: A Son's Reflection On Stepfamily Life with Judge Anthony J. Mohr
Stepfamily Life From A Son's Perspective This week's guest isn't a stepmom. But he does have an interesting take on stepfamily life. Judge and author Anthony J. Mohr grew up with a father who had been...
9 Feb 202526min
97. A Sober Look At (Step)Mommy Wine Culture, with Casey Davidson
How does "mommy wine culture" impact stepmoms? This week's episode is different than others - in the most interesting way! We're talking to top Life & Sobriety Coach Casey Davidson about drinking. It ...
17 Jan 202541min
