#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
#63: When the Ex is Always Around: How to Keep Your Sanity and Your Relationship Intact
Ever feel like your partner’s ex is always around—at every event, in every conversation, and all over social media? In today’s episode, we dive into the awkward and often frustrating reality of dealin...
24 Sep 202427min
#62: When Your Stepkid Doesn't Like You: How to Handle Feeling Defeated Without Losing Your Sanity
So, your stepkid doesn't like you? Join the club, girlfriend. You aren't the only stepmom that's felt that. In this episode, I discuss: -how it's really not something personal (promise!) -how to dea...
17 Sep 202428min
#61: Co-parenting at School, Lying, and Supporting Kids with Karin Jakubowski
Dr. Jakubowski is a well-respected international influencer on helping kids live happier, healthier lives. She has touched the lives of thousands of families in multiple states with her ability to con...
10 Sep 202434min
#60: Let's Talk Addiction with Melanie Stern
Melanie Stern is a psychotherapist specializing in alcohol and substance use issues and individual adult therapy. She tailors treatment to the individual to reveal the root of the problem with therape...
3 Sep 202435min
