The Stepmom Diaries Podcast

Jul 1, 2022

It's summertime and the travel is . . . wild?! 

These days, whether you're traveling for the holiday long weekend or for a summer vacation, there are lots of factors that can make your trip better - or worse. Flight delays, rental car hiccups, and, of course, traveling with kids. And stepkids. 

Traveling with kids can...

Jun 16, 2022

How Do You Change Your Stepmom Outlook?

What do you say when people ask if you enjoy being a stepmom?

I recently had someone ask me if being a stepmom was hard and the answer I blurted out surprised me. And it made me realize that I could use some mindset work myself. But guess what - changing your outlook and mindset...

Apr 8, 2022

Always a student! 

In the course of my stepmom coaching experience, and as the co-founder of Stepmom Summit and the co-owner/co-Editor In Chief of Stepfamily Magazine, I’ve helped thousands of stepmoms find peace with their journey. And what I’ve learned along the way is that the problems that every stepmom faces...

Mar 31, 2022

How To Use Your Personality Style To Communicate Better

We have a special treat in this episode: we're talking to Karen Bemmes, a certified DISC behavior system expert. And she's offering a special bonus for my BLENDED Family Formula students (reminder that doors open next week!) [in the meantime, you can sign up for my...

Mar 24, 2022

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 alone. It can be really difficult to develop that relationship, even when you're trying your hardest. 

We'll talk all about why it's hard and how you can...