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The Stepmom Diaries | Blended Family & Stepmom Support Podcast
The Stepmom Diaries is a podcast for stepmoms navigating blended family life, marriage stress, coparenting conflict, emotional burnout, and the realities nobody talks about. Hosted by Cameron Normand of Stepfamily Solutions, this podcast keeps it honest with relatable conversations about stepmom life, relationships, identity, resentment, boundaries, and building healthier blended families. As a second wife and stepmom to four kids, Cameron combines real-life experience with practical support to…
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- The Stepmom Diaries | Blended Family & Stepmom Support Podcast
36. Breaking Through To Your Stepkids
Why It Can Be So Hard To Relate To Your Stepkids If you've had a hard time getting to know, communicating, or relating to your stepchildren - you are not…
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35. The Biggest Key To Fixing Your Stepfamily Problems
It's not WHAT you say, it's HOW you say it. What do you do when it feels like you and your spouse just cannot get on the same page? When even small discussions…
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34. When Coparenting Just Isn't Working
It's a square peg, round hole situation. What do you do when you've tried and tried and just can't make coparenting work with your spouse's ex? It can be…
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33. Reclaiming Your Power With Naja Hall
Nothing Is Off Limits! In today's episode, I talk to Naja Hall, founder of Blended and Black and VIP Stepmom and host of the podcast, I Know I'm Crazy. Naja…
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32. Talking All Things Stepmom With Dr. Patricia Papernow
A Supersized Episode You Do NOT Want To Miss I was thrilled to talk with Dr. Patricia Papernow in this episode. Dr. Papernow is one of the top experts in the…
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31. Real Talk With Maarit Miller
Let's Get Real! Being a stepmom can be so hard - and sometimes you want someone to break it down and give you the tough love. The real advice with no…
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30. Stepping Back Successfully With Dr. Erin Careless
Learning How To Step Back Figuring out when it's time to take a step back and learning how to do it is no joke for stepmoms. And today's guest, Dr. Erin…
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29. Successful Stepfamily Relationsh!t with Jessica Frew
Being a BOLD Stepmom Today's guest is Jessica Frew. She is a wife, ex-wife, mom, stepmom, and BOLD action taker. She has a successful podcast called "Husband…
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28. Happily Ever After With The Stepqueen
This episode is fit for a queen! In this episode, we talk to Brittany Lynch, the founder & CEO of Stepqueen and the host of top-ranked relationship podcast…
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27. A Conversation with Megan Hunter, CEO of The High Conflict Institute
If you're dealing with a high conflict situation, you NEED this episode! In this episode, Megan Hunter, co-founder of the High Conflict Institute and Conflict…
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26. Multi-Cultural Stepfamilies: A Discussion With Kimberly King
From Beauty Queen To Stepmom Coach . . . Welcome to Supersized August! Where you'll get TWO episodes a week in the leadup to The Stepmom Summit August 26 –…
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25. Dr. Courtney Conley On The Art Of Relating To Teens
Navigating The Teen Years It's been a hot minute since we had a guest and we have got a great one for you in this episode! We will be talking all about how to…
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Bonus Episode: The Formula To Love Your BLENDED Family Life
Yes, There IS A Formula To Love Your Blended Family Life Do you ever wish there was a formula for being a stepmom? Steps you could follow that would help you…
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24. Stepmom Boundaries: What They Are And Why You Need Them
"Boundaries" Is Not A Bad Word Have you heard the term boundaries before? I hadn't before I became a stepmom. But over the years, I've realized how important…
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23. How To Deal With Stepmom Imposter Syndrome
Stepmom Imposter Syndrome: 5 Quick Tips To Stop Feeling Like A Fraud It's easy for "imposter syndrome" to creep into stepmom life. That feeling that you are in…
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22. How To Cope With Parental Alienation As A Stepmom
Parental Alienation Affects Stepmoms, Too. Parental Alienation is one of the hardest issues that faces blended families. And not only can it have an impact on…
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21. Flipping The Script On Stepmom Assumptions
Facing The Assumptions WE Make There are lots of assumptions out there about stepmoms. And let's face it, most of them are negative. But that's not what we're…
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20. Why Can't We Just Get Along?
It's hard to deal with stepkids who don't like you. Or who aren't nice to you. Or some combination of the two. The good news is that there are some things you…
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19. How To Ask For Help - And Where To Find It
It's Okay To Ask For Help - And Here's How As a stepmom, you may feel like you should know how to do this job. No, girl, no. There are so many different and…
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18. How To Regain Control Of Your Life
Get Control Back - IF You Want It! Hey stepmom, how often do you feel like you have no control over your life? Like everything in your life is dictated either…
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17. Mother's Day And Stepmoms: It's Okay To Feel Weird
Mother's Day Can Be Awkward For Stepmoms Mother's Day can make stepmoms feel "less than," insecure, like an imposter, or just plain old sad. The good news?…
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16. How To Get Back On Track
What to do when you're feeling out of control Have you ever felt like you've had one of those weeks, or months – or heck, years where nothing seems to go right…
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15. The Hard Truth About Stepmom Outsider Syndrome
Stepmom Outsider Syndrome Is Real. Do you ever feel like everyone else in your family belongs...except you? Maybe your stepkids talk only to their dad. Maybe…
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14. What's Your Stepmom "Why"?
Do You Have A Stepmom Anchor Statement? When you were getting serious with your partner, you probably discussed some of the logistics of what blending your…
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12. What To Do When Bio Mom Doesn't Like You
One of the most common challenges for stepmoms is how to relate to their stepchildren's biological mom, or "biomom" in stepmom speak. Especially if it's a high…
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11. Why I Stopped Making New Year's Resolutions
In this episode, we're going to talk about new year's resolutions. Why I stopped setting them this year, and what I did instead. And that it's not too late for…
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9. From Stepmom Gratitude To Forgiveness
Forgive and Forget - not as easy as it sounds! In our last episode, we talked about gratitude and being intentional about things you're thankful for…
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8. Why Being Grateful Isn't Enough
Did you know that gratitude is more than just being thankful? It's about forgiveness, too. And the two go hand in hand in helping you build a positive frame of…
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7. Stepmom Inclusivity with Beth McDonough
Can you imagine falling in love with someone who has a child and then moving from your big city home to the same small town they and their ex have lived in for…
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6. Putting Your Relationship First
In this episode, we talk all about how you can make your relationship a priority. Especially during these crazy times, it's easy to let your relationship take…
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5. All The Stepmom Things: A Conversation With Kristen Skiles Of Stepmomming.com
We're so delighted to welcome Kristen Skiles as our guest in this episode. She is a Certified Stepparent Coach and founder of stepmomming.com, where she works…
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4. Why You Need Stepmom Self-Care And How To Get It
We hear a lot about self-care these days. But what about stepmom self-care? It's just as important for stepmoms, if not more, than for anyone else. In this…
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3. What To Do When Your Stepmom Reality Doesn't Live Up To Your Expectations
Today is all about the expectations versus the reality of being a stepmom. No matter what you thought life would be like when you married someone with kids…
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2. How To Respond To Those Awkward Stepmom Moments
How often have you been talking to a friend, family member, or coworker and they've made some offhand comment about being a stepmom. And you know it wasn't…
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1. Your Stepmom Feelings Are Normal
Welcome to Episode 1 of The Stepmom Diaries! Being a stepmom comes with all kinds of feelings and emotions. And you are not alone. No matter what your emotions…