Stepmomming Made Easy
by Kristen Skiles
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About this podcast
Is stepmomming the most challenging thing you’ve ever done in your life? If so, you’re in the right place!
Welcome to the Stepmomming Made Easy podcast, where your host, Certified Stepparent Coach Kristen Skiles will ensure you never feel alone on this stepmom journey again. We’ll never be able to predict every stressor or struggle you could anticipate as a stepmom, but each week, you’ll learn new tools and techniques to prioritize your peace. Tune in for your weekly dose of validation, inspiration, and step-by-step guidance to build a stepmom life you love.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 82 episodes
- EP 80: The Most Underrated Tool in Your Stepmom Toolbox with Mia Wisinski · 51 min · Season 4 Episode 80In today's episode, I sit down with Mia Wisinski of Playful Heart Parenting to talk about one of the most underrated tools in your stepmom toolbox: play. We explore what it means…
- EP 79: To the Stepmom Who Is Struggling Right Now · 11 min · Season 4 Episode 79In today's episode, I'm setting aside the research and the action plans to speak directly to the stepmom who is barely holding it together right now. If you have ever felt like…
- EP 78: I Didn't Sign Up for This with Michelle Zunter · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 78In today's episode, I sit down with life coach Michelle Zunter to talk about what it really looks like to go from part-time to full-time stepmom, overnight and without warning…
- EP 77: The Stepmom Puzzle: Finding Your Place in the Family with Wendy Tamis Robbins · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 77In today's episode, I sit down with internationally recognized anxiety expert, author, and 16-year stepmom Wendy Tamis Robbins to talk about the evolving journey of stepfamily…
- EP 76: You Can't Force It: What Research Says About Teen Stepkids with Dr. Todd Jensen · 42 min · Season 4 Episode 76In this episode of Stepmomming Made Easy, I sit down with Todd Jensen, PhD, MSW to unpack what research really says about building strong stepfamily relationships—especially when…
- EP 75: Parenting Differences & Connection in Stepfamilies with Heidi Farrell · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 75In this episode of Stepmomming Made Easy, I sit down with certified marriage and stepfamily life coach Heidi Farrell to unpack one of the most common challenges stepmoms…
- EP 74: It Wasn’t Supposed to Be This Way: Grieving and Growing as a Stepmom with Rachel Dunne · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 74In this episode, I sit down with stepfamily coach and licensed counselor Rachel Dunne to talk about grief, loss, and healing as a stepmom. We dive into how stepfamily life is…
- EP 73: The Invisible Mental Load of Being a Stepmom · 9 min · Season 4 Episode 73So many stepmoms I meet feel underappreciated. In this episode, I kick off season four by naming and unpacking the invisible load so many stepmoms carry behind the scenes. I…
- EP 72: You can't live 100% of your life, 50% of the time. · 9 min · Season 3 Episode 72In this powerful episode, I dive deep into a critical challenge for stepmoms: living life beyond the custody schedule. Drawing from a chapter in my upcoming book Stepmomming Made…
- EP 71: Overcoming Burnout with Amelia Nagoski · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 71In this powerful episode, Amelia Nagoski, co-author of Burnout, dives deep into the unique challenges stepmoms face. She explores critical concepts like human giver syndrome, the…
- EP 70: Navigating Co-Parenting as a Stepmom and Mom with Michelle Dempsey · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 70Today, I'm joined by guest Michelle Dempsey-Multack, and we are discussing the unique challenges and perspectives of stepparenting and co-parenting. As a stepmom, biological mom…
- EP 69: Navigating Stepfamily Holidays with Ainsley Keller · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 69In today’s episode, I’m joined by Ainsley Keller from The Stepcollective to talk all things holidays! From managing expectations and navigating traditions to tackling tricky…
- EP 68: How to Have Tough Conversations with Your Partner with Anita Inglis · 53 min · Season 3 Episode 68In today's episode, I welcome back Anita Inglis to share her expert advice on navigating tough conversations with your partner as a stepmom. We discuss common communication…
- EP 67: Unique Challenges of Childless Stepmotherhood with Blooming Stepmom · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 67Calling all childless stepmoms! In today's vulnerable and heartfelt conversation, childless stepmom Lauren shares her struggles with infertility and how it impacted her role as a…
- EP 66: "Does it ever get better?" with Brenda Ockun · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 66I'm thrilled to share this conversation with Brenda Ockun, the founder of Stepmom Magazine, who has been a wealth of knowledge and support for stepmoms worldwide for 15 years…
- EP 65: One Thing You Should REALLY Stop Telling Stepmoms · 8 min · Season 3 Episode 65In today's episode, I am getting on my "stepmom soapbox" to address the common and unhelpful statement made to stepmoms that they "knew what they were signing up for." I knew my…
- EP 64: 3 Things to do Right Now for a More Peaceful Stepmom Life · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 64As a stepmom, I've faced my fair share of challenges, but the struggle with control has been one of the toughest. I know how it feels to be at the mercy of custody schedules and…
- EP 63: How Becoming a Mom Changed Me as a Stepmom · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 63In this episode, I share how becoming a mom has impacted my role as a stepmom. I discuss the challenges and benefits of balancing these two identities, and how it has transformed…
- EP 62: Myths about Disengaging BUSTED! with Tammy J · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 62In today's episode, Tammy J and I discuss the myths surrounding disengaging as a stepmom. It's a conversation you really can't miss! We explain that disengaging is not about…
- EP 61: The Single Biggest Barrier to Thriving as a Stepmom · 9 min · Season 3 Episode 61In today's episode, I am sharing the single biggest barrier to thriving as a stepmom. In order to create a stepmom life you love, you must first grieve the loss of the life you…
