We are honored to have Ashley Bendiksen with us, a national speaker, Top Youth Speaker®, and acclaimed expert in teen dating violence, youth mental health, domestic and sexual violence prevention. Ashley's extensive work, including founding the Blue Hearts Project and leading Island Youth Coaching, positions her as a guiding light for families seeking to navigate these turbulent waters.

In This Episode, you'll arm yourself with the knowledge to protect and guide your teenager through the complexities of modern dating.

Teen Dating Violence Awareness:

Discover the warning signs of teen dating violence, and how to have crucial conversations with your teens about the subtle ways that abuse shows up in relationships.

Healthy Teen Relationships vs. Controlling Behaviors:

Learn to differentiate between the markers of healthy affection and the red flags of controlling and abusive behavior in teen dating.

Communication Strategies for Blended Families:

Ashley Bendikson shares her expert advice on fostering open and effective communication about teen dating risks within the unique dynamics of blended families.

Online Safety for Teens & Tweens:

Unveil the hidden dangers of digital romance and how parents can guide their youth in navigating dating apps and social media safely.

Supporting Teenagers in Abusive Relationships:

Gain valuable strategies from our guest on how to support your teen if they find themselves in an unhealthy relationship.

The Stepparent’s Role:

Explore the critical role stepparents play in supporting and protecting teens in the digital age of love and romance.

🕊️Inquire about counselling, coaching, and workshops by connecting with a member from our team at www.stepqueen.com Book a complementary 20-minute consult There is nothing for sale on this call!

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This episode delves into fostering a balanced diet for the whole family, understanding picky eaters, and ensuring meals are filled with love and understanding, all within the unique context of blended families. Sloane brings a rich perspective on integrating the energetic and chakra systems to enhance the family dining experience.

- Healthy Eating for Kids: Learn how to weave nutritious meals into your children's lives, ensuring they receive essential nutrients, with a nod to how foods can align with and support their energetic bodies.

- Dealing with Picky Eaters: Discover strategies to encourage selective eaters, understanding their food choices from a holistic perspective, including how certain foods might affect their energy and chakras.

- Balanced Diet for the Whole Family: Sloane offers insights into crafting meal plans that cater to the energetic balance of each family member, ensuring meals are not just nutritious but also harmonizing.

- What to Do When My Step child is a Picky Eater: Gain expert advice on navigating food preferences with an understanding of the energetic implications, fostering a nurturing environment for all family members.

- Creating Harmony Around Mealtimes When Your Co-Parent Feeds Junk Food: Tackle the challenge of different parenting styles around food, exploring how to find energetic balance and compromise for the children's well-being.

- Encouraging Step/ Kids to Eat Vegetables: Learn how to make vegetables more appealing by understanding their energetic and nutritional value, making healthy eating a fun and engaging experience.

- Managing Sugar Intake for Family Members Of All Ages: Sloane discusses how to balance sweet treats with overall energy levels, ensuring children enjoy their favorites while maintaining energetic harmony.

- Teaching Kids About Food and Nutrition: Emphasize the importance of education in building healthy eating habits, introducing the concept of how different foods can affect their chakras and overall energy.

- Navigating Food Preferences in Blended Families: Uncover ways to respect various dietary needs and preferences, creating unity around the dinner table with an understanding of how each food choice impacts the family's energetic balance.

This episode is packed with Sloane's unique blend of actionable advice, the science of nutrition, and the spirituality of the energetic and chakra systems. Whether you're facing the challenge of a picky eater, striving for a balanced diet, or seeking to infuse more love and energetic harmony into your family meals, "Nourishing Stepfamilies" provides the insights, inspiration, and support you need to elevate your family's eating experience.

Join us for a journey through the love-infused and energetically aware approach to feeding blended families.

🕊️Inquire about counselling, coaching, and workshops by connecting with a member from our team at www.stepqueen.com Book a complementary 20-minute consult There is nothing for sale on this call!

✨Follow us on Instagram @thestepqueen

🦢 Reduce stepfamily-related stress at least 20% in 10 minutes or less - guaranteed. Visit www.stepfamilystressdetox.com to start immediately.

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This episode delves into fostering a balanced diet for the whole family, understanding picky eaters, and ensuring meals are filled with love and understanding, all within the unique context of blended families. Sloane brings a rich perspective on integrating the energetic and chakra systems to enhance the family dining experience.

- Healthy Eating for Kids: Learn how to weave nutritious meals into your children's lives, ensuring they receive essential nutrients, with a nod to how foods can align with and support their energetic bodies.

- Dealing with Picky Eaters: Discover strategies to encourage selective eaters, understanding their food choices from a holistic perspective, including how certain foods might affect their energy and chakras.

- Balanced Diet for the Whole Family: Sloane offers insights into crafting meal plans that cater to the energetic balance of each family member, ensuring meals are not just nutritious but also harmonizing.

- What to Do When My Step child is a Picky Eater: Gain expert advice on navigating food preferences with an understanding of the energetic implications, fostering a nurturing environment for all family members.

- Creating Harmony Around Mealtimes When Your Co-Parent Feeds Junk Food: Tackle the challenge of different parenting styles around food, exploring how to find energetic balance and compromise for the children's well-being.

- Encouraging Step/ Kids to Eat Vegetables: Learn how to make vegetables more appealing by understanding their energetic and nutritional value, making healthy eating a fun and engaging experience.

- Managing Sugar Intake for Family Members Of All Ages: Sloane discusses how to balance sweet treats with overall energy levels, ensuring children enjoy their favorites while maintaining energetic harmony.

- Teaching Kids About Food and Nutrition: Emphasize the importance of education in building healthy eating habits, introducing the concept of how different foods can affect their chakras and overall energy.

- Navigating Food Preferences in Blended Families: Uncover ways to respect various dietary needs and preferences, creating unity around the dinner table with an understanding of how each food choice impacts the family's energetic balance.

This episode is packed with Sloane's unique blend of actionable advice, the science of nutrition, and the spirituality of the energetic and chakra systems. Whether you're facing the challenge of a picky eater, striving for a balanced diet, or seeking to infuse more love and energetic harmony into your family meals, "Nourishing Stepfamilies" provides the insights, inspiration, and support you need to elevate your family's eating experience.

Join us for a journey through the love-infused and energetically aware approach to feeding blended families.

🕊️Inquire about counselling, coaching, and workshops by connecting with a member from our team at www.stepqueen.com Book a complementary 20-minute consult There is nothing for sale on this call!

✨Follow us on Instagram @thestepqueen

🦢 Reduce stepfamily-related stress at least 20% in 10 minutes or less - guaranteed. Visit www.stepfamilystressdetox.com to start immediately.

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One of the greatest causes for concern in stepfamily is a household divided over manners, expectations, and responsibilities. Resentment, disrespect, and a sense of unpredictability are common in blended families that lack the necessary structures to function at a healthy level.

A term commonly used by stressed-out step parents, "Disneyland Dad," (or mom, though less often) usually refers to a single parent who, for a multitude of very valid reasons, will tend toward leniency with rules and indulgence with resources. This episode discusses several important factors that contribute to a divorced dad or single mom's avoidance of strict rules or adherence to any specific schedule or routine.

Find out in this episode what to do if your blended family is experiencing this very common stepfamily dynamic, and what you and your partner can do today to have even more peace and even more connection with the people you love most in the world.

🕊️Inquire about counselling, coaching, and workshops by connecting with a member from our team at www.stepqueen.com Book a complementary 20-minute consult There is nothing for sale on this call!

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Knowing what makes a stepfamily different from a nuclear (aka intact, biological, traditional, first) family will equip you with invaluable knowledge and a new perspective that allows for more love, harmony, and authenticity at home -- for The Whole Stepfamily

In this episode, we'll examine:

• The most critical differentiator between stepfamilies and biological intact families
• What makes stepfamilies so vulnerable and WHY we must take radical personal responsibility for our children's (and our own) sake
• The critical developmental task in stepfamily that will help you to establish safety, structure and predictability in a blended family
• How biology affects family roles and the development of functional step-relationships
• The social expectation that stepparents love their stepchildren "like their own"
• The experience of being an outsider and how it relates to each stepfamily member's role

🕊️Inquire about counselling, coaching, and workshops by connecting with a member from our team at www.stepqueen.com Book a complementary 20-minute consult There is nothing for sale on this call!

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🦢 Reduce stepfamily-related stress at least 20% in 10 minutes or less - guaranteed. Visit www.stepfamilystressdetox.com to start immediately.

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Did you also know that, technically, a step-situation begins after the breakup of the first family, and as soon as the single parent begins dating. This means that stepfamilies are formed even before a single parent begins living with, or remarries, a new partner. 

Now, how many of those stepfamilies do you expect will stand the test of time? How many stepfamilies actually do go on to live Happily Ever After? And maybe more importantly, how do they do it?

Join your host Brittany Lynch, RN, BScN, Certified Stepfamily Counsellor, for a brand new season.

Reduce your stepfamily-related stress at least 20% in 10 minutes or less at www.stepfamilystressdetox.com

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Today's guest has all the answers.

Jessa Zimmerman is a certified sex therapist with a private practice in Seattle. She works with couples to take the stress out of sex and navigate desire discrepancy.

Jessa founded Intimacy with Ease, and created an online course for women with little to no desire to help them actually want sex again.

She is the author of Sex Without Stress; a couple's guide to overcome disappointment, avoidance, and pressure, and the host of the Better Sex podcast.

Connect with your host, Brittany Lynch @thestepqueen

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox

Connect special guest Jessa Zimmerman via email info@intimacywithease.com, cruise her website at www.intimacywithease.com, or connect with her on IG @intimacywithease

How many times in your life have you put on a smile and pretended you were fine, when really, your inner world was filled with chaos and grief?

Special guest Ashley Bernardi, author of the transformational book, Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission To Feel, takes us through her own journey of pretending her way through life... until she couldn't anymore.

Ashley shares intimate details of intense phases of grief throughout her lifetime, and how her own disconnection from her emotions caused severe physical illness that nearly cost her her life.

Discover how Ashley used the power of feeling to heal her physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies; and to discover what Strong really means.

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Thank you for subscribing, rating & reviewing the show! Connect with your host Brittany on Insta @thestepqueen

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox

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on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bookerbernardi/

on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BookerBernardi

Purchase her book, Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission To Feel

Different rules by each parent can almost guarantee a sleep disruption when kids transition back and forth between their homes.

Guilt and a sense of missing out on parenting time can create the urge to keep kids up late in order to spend more time with them.

Fear of coming across as too strict or harsh can prevent some parents from implementing and enforcing a structured bedtime.

The reasons behind poor sleep in kids of stepfamilies are complex and multifaceted. But why is it so important to give our kids the sleep they need? And more importantly, how can you break bad sleep habits that have been created unintentionally, and replace them with nourishing and restorative sleep patterns?

Special guest Dana Obleman shares her take this week.

Dana began her private practice in Vancouver, Canada in 2003. After struggling with her own child’s sleep, she drew on her dual degrees in Psychology and Education to create The Sleep Sense™ Program, a complete sleep resource for parents which has sold over 100,000 copies in more than 30 countries. 

Since writing The Sleep Sense Program, she has authored an additional four books on specific parenting challenges. Over 100,000 individuals follow her on Facebook and Instagram, her instructional YouTube videos have over 3.5 million views, her parenting blog and website average 90,000 unique visitors per month, and her weekly podcast has over half a million downloads. 

She has been a featured speaker at major parenting trade shows, a frequent guest on radio and television programs, and her work has been highlighted on Good Morning America, CNN, Today’s Parent, WebMD, The Washington Post, and many other prominent media publications. She has personally trained a global network of over 300 Certified Sleep Sense™ Consultants to carry on her work in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Namibia, Finland, and the United Kingdom, as well as the United States and Canada. Today, Dana lives in Sarasota, Florida with her husband and 3 children, where she continues her life’s work to educate and empower families with healthy sleep habits

Thanks for taking the time to rate & review the show, which helps other stepmoms get the help they're looking for!

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Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

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But what if this has been the wrong question all along?

This week, discover what question to be asking INSTEAD, if you are a stepmom who wants:

• a happy stepfamily, so that everyone in your family can feel safe, included, and respected in you home.
• more personal fulfillment, so that you can be confident you are authentically aligned with your purpose and passions.
• more connected, intimate relationships, so that you can feel secure, certain, and cherished by those you love the most.

Connect with your host, Brittany Lynch @thestepqueen

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox

In this episode you'll discover what these four amazing stepmoms have learned from, grown through, and overcome to create their own Happily Ever After.

Tune into this heartwarming & inspirational panel with 4 amazing members of the Stepmom Story.

Thanks for taking the time to rate & review the show, which helps other Stepmoms get the help they're looking for!

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On today's episode, we're joined by one of our Stepmom Story members who courageously shares her stepmom story.

I think most stepmoms would agree that, at some point or another, they've asked themselves the question: "Is my spouse going to get back together with their ex?"

And for Lisa May, not only did she wonder if her boyfriend would get back together with her stepkids' mom, she actually lived through the experience of it (and survived to tell the tale).

Lisa is a client, a friend, and an inspiration to stepmoms everywhere. Tune in to hear how she found the resilience and the resourcefulness to turn her story into an empowering, transformative, and powerful catalyst for growth.

Thanks for taking the time to rate & review the show, which helps other stepmoms get the help they're looking for!

Connect with Brittany on Instagram @thestepqueen & Pinterest @thestepqueen 

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox

If we, as stepmoms are going to change the narrative around stepmoms being evil, then we need to know exactly what is it that makes a wicked stepmom, wicked?

Join your host, Stepfamily Counsellor Brittany Lynch, BScN, as she explores the questions many stepmoms have but that nobody wants to talk about...

In the second and final part of this episode, you'll discover:

• The unintentional ways that good intentions can lead good stepmoms straight to Wicked
• How the perceptions and judgments of loved ones directly or indirectly influence most stepmoms' behaviours
• If you're prone to people-pleasing, appeasing, or conflict-avoidant tendencies
• The irony of trying to be liked
• What Cinderella's stepmom might be like in 2022

Thanks for taking the time to rate & review the show, which helps other stepmoms get the help they're looking for!

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We've all heard it. The fairytale folklore about the wicked stepmom who marries the widowed father and ruins the lives of her stepchildren.

As a stepmom, this narrative can be particularly troubling... so troubling in fact that an entire subset of stepmoms have taken it upon themselves to rename their title as Bonus Moms.

In this week's episode with your host, Stepfamily Counsellor Brittany Lynch, BScN, you'll hear:

• The surprising way Brittany discovered how young kids are when the Wicked Stepmom narrative gets indoctrinated into our minds
• Why the Wicked Stepmom narrative is so pervasive
• What stepmoms are doing that could possibly be contributing to the world's view of us
• The surprising differences between the "wicked" stepmom and the happy stepmom
• A way to gauge if you, too, could be headed down a path of being misunderstood.

Thanks for taking the time to rate & review the show, which helps other stepmoms get the help they're looking for!

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Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox

"The kids are awful. Their other parent is a terrible nightmare who never does anything right. My spouse is incompetent when it comes to parenting, so I need to step in and rescue them all the time otherwise nothing will get done..."

My life as a stepmom sucks and sometimes, I feel trapped.

If you're a stepmom who's ever found yourself having these thoughts (or saying these words at brunch with your bestie), then it sounds like you're (unfortunately) having a pretty standard experience as a stepmom.

But how does it feel in your body when these thoughts consume you?

Regardless of how many of those examples are true for you, the fact is that so many stepmoms are making this one critical mistake when it comes to working out their problems. Are you?

In this episode with your host, Stepfamily Counsellor Brittany Lynch, BScN, you'll find out:

• Why so many stepmoms feel discouraged or hopeless about their stepfamily circumstances
• One critical mistake most stepmoms are making when it comes to problems in their stepfamilies
• The underlying motive behind all goals & dreams
• How you can start making simple adjustments in your thoughts, feelings, and habits to bring you closer to the life you want, and further from the life you don't want

Thanks for taking the time to rate & review the show, which helps other stepmoms get the help they're looking for!

Connect with Brittany on Instagram @thestepqueen & Pinterest @thestepqueen

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox

Lesson #1: However you define your success, it begins with you treating yourself and everyone else as the unique gifts we are in this world. 

The SASS model integrates more than a century of theory and research on early learning and brain development, lessons from Carol’s lifetime career with children and families, and tools from her own journey of recovery after a childhood filled with trauma.

A truly committed University of Kansas Jayhawk, she earned her dual BAs in Anthropology and Human Development, an MA in Early Education, and a PhD in Developmental Psychology, all on “The Hill" in Lawrence.

Dr. Scott is a TedX speaker, author, thought leader, and world changer.

Find out more about her work at www.lcarolscott.com, or connect with her on Insta @dr.l.carol

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Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

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The problem is often finding the time to address these issues and then, having done that, knowing the right tools and techniques to use to integrate the solutions into your life. The mere thought of change can be overwhelming, but Linda’s mission is to address the root cause of that fear so that you can tackle anything that life throws at you by making simple, easy changes to your everyday routines.

This week, enjoy a special guest interview with personal and corporate coach, author, and educational wellbeing consultant LINDA BONNAR. Her new book,JUST THREE THINGS: Bite-Size Ways to Transform Your Life [The Dreamwork Collective | October 2021], is out now.

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To create MORE stepfamily harmony (without having to walk on eggshells or bite your tongue just to keep the peace), head to www.peacelovestepmom.com to get instant access to this FREE online mini-course that can completely transform your stepmom experience.

Connect with your host, Brittany Lynch, on Instagram @thestepqueen

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox

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Connect with special guest, Linda Bonnar

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twitter: @LBLifeCoach

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Each episode we release from now until 2022 will feature some of our most vulnerable coaching conversations and some of our most profound and transformative takeaways found in Stepqueen courses and workshops.

I hope you enjoy this peek behind the curtain, where your host Brittany Lynch BScN, founder of Stepqueen, certified stepfamily counsellor and stepmom of 8 years, invites you into the first 30 minutes of one of Stepqueen's most popular Workshops: Healing From Your Partner's Past.

In this workshop, you'll learn how to keep the pain of your partner's first life from ruining your future. To continue the journey and join the workshop right now, head to https://brittanylynch.podia.com/ and get instant access now!

Follow your host, Brittany Lynch @thestepqueen

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox

Each episode we release from now until 2022 will feature some of our most vulnerable coaching conversations and some of our most profound and transformative takeaways found in Stepqueen courses and workshops.

I hope you enjoy this peek behind the curtain, where your host Brittany Lynch BScN, founder of Stepqueen, certified stepfamily counsellor and stepmom of 8 years, helps a beloved member of the Stepmom Story, work through an issue she's having with her 10-year-old stepson calls her names and comments on her weight.

Follow your host, Brittany Lynch @thestepqueen

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox

This week's special guest, Erica Mather, has a powerful and profound message to share with us.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The truth about dieting, and why it is "violent" in our society today
• How to develop a useful relationship with your body and body image
• A short, beautiful mindfulness moment to begin to see your body as your best friend
• A recipe for a rejuvenating electrolyte drink
• Poisonous mindset traps that keep folks in an unhealthy state with how they see themselves
• The architecture of Erica's new book: Your Body Your Best Friend, and the many reasons it will change your life by reframing the relationship you have with your body

About Erica Mather:

Erica helps people feel better in and about their bodies. As a yoga therapist, she helps people adjust their attitudes and mindsets about their bodies, which are often at the root of how we handle crucibles like injury, illness, and aging. When a crisis arises, she's also there to help manage the physical and emotional repercussions of injury, illness, and aging.

Erica is the author of Your Body, Your Best Friend: End the Confidence-Crushing Pursuit of Unrealistic Beauty Standards & Embrace Your True Power (New Harbinger 2020). For those people who aren't able to access my services first-hand, through Yoga Therapy, or my Adore Your Body Programs, the book is a foundational resource for improving your body image, and relationship to your body.

Follow your host, Brittany Lynch on Insta @thestepqueen

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox

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To connect with Erica, head to www.ericamather.com, or follow her on Insta @erica_mather

Download Erica's book instantly on Kindle, OR better yet, order it in to your local bookstore.

Tune in to find out:

• The big mistakes she and her new husband made when trying to blend their stepfamily
• The risks involved with stepmoms being rule-enforcers and disciplinarians
• What role a stepmom should be playing in her stepfamily
• The perfect storm that led to one of Cameron's stepkids calling the police on her (yikes)
• How to successfully navigate a high-conflict coparenting relationship
• How the acronym BLENDED can help you to live your best stepmom life

To partake in Cameron's holiday workshop, so you can stop stressing about the upcoming holiday season and start enjoying it, tap here!

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Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

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• How Beth's upbringing in complicated stepfamily dynamics shaped her as a stepmom
• Beth's own experience with parental alienation as a child and teenager
• How she was able to transition from a high-conflict parallel parenting situation with her stepdaughter's other mom, to currently having a very peaceful and cooperative coparenting relationship
• Navigating infertility as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community

... and so much more!

Send your host, Brittany, a DM on the 'Gramz @thestepqueen and let her know what you took away from the episode!

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% https://brittanylynch.podia.com/stepfamily-stress-detox

Follow Beth on Instagram! @theinclusivestepmom

Create MORE stepfamily harmony (without walking on eggshells or biting your tongue just to keep the peace) with this FREE, powerful, life-changing online mini-training. Just head to www.peacelovestepmom.com to enroll, and get instant access -- for FREE -- right now!

This week, Stepfamily Counsellor Brittany Lynch BScN, founder of Stepqueen, and host of your favourite stepmom podcast, is BACK! (Finally!) And BOY does she have a story for you!

This week, find out:

• Why she had to have an emergency operation
• How surgery in the first trimester affected her long-awaited pregnancy
• The rock-bottom moment she faced after getting home from hospital
• How these experiences have been one of the most powerful personal growth lessons yet
• How you can start to examine the sources of your own suffering, so that you can get free from the rat-race of telling yourself the story: "I'll be happy when..."

Send Brittany a DM on Instagram @thestepqueen

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There's the stepmom who struggled with feeling unseen and unappreciated in her home, living with the nagging fear that her fiancé would leave her...

There's the stepmom who felt like an awkward "fish out of water" when it came to connecting with her stepson...

And the stepmom who took on WAY more than she was able to, which led to major resentment toward her partner while she lived in a constant state of anxiety, getting *this close* to a breakdown...

And they've ALL been able to totally and completely rewrite their stepmom stories, stepping gracefully into lives of peace, ease, joy, and fulfillment.

In fact, the transformations these stepmoms have gone through in such a short period of time have been SO impressive, that I've invited them to come share their secrets with you.

How did they do it? Tune into this heartwarming & inspirational panel with 4 amazing members of the Stepmom Story to find out how YOU too can live Happily Ever After.

Read MORE inspiring alumni case studies at: https://stepqueen.lpages.co/case-studies/

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To get registered, head to: https://stepqueen.lpages.co/upliftedstepmom/

In today's episode, Certified Stepfamily Counsellor Brittany Lynch, BScN, aka The Stepqueen, runs you through her top 7 indicators that a stepmom needs support sooner than later.

How many of these 7 signs resonated with you? Send Brittany a message on Instagram @thestepqueen and let her know!

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Krista Confer opens up about the darkest period of her stepmom experience, and shares vulnerably about how court and communication breakdowns changed the family coparenting dynamic -- and how she's learned to overcome it all.

You'll be amazed at the humble wisdom and compassion she shares in this interview.

Thanks for rating, reviewing, and subscribing!

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The fact of the matter is that, when you become a stepmom, it usually involves entirely redefining your identity. No matter how prepared you think you are, no matter how supportive your spouse is, and no matter how easy your stepfamily dynamics might be, the simple truth is that everything changes once you step into this role.

In our Case Study of the Week, you’ll hear about the powerful transformation that our Stepmom Story Member, Anne Gatchell Greenstreet, went through as she did the work necessary to define her new role as a stepmom of two.

Thanks for rating and reviewing the show!

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Sarah, stepmom of 2, opens up and shares about the challenges she had when integrating with her partner's young children -- including the challenges she had with keeping her home clean, navigating meal times, and being accepted by the kids (which was, in no way, what she thought life would be like...)

Tune in to hear how a picky-eating preschooler (and being shoved off the couch during movie nights!) led this incredible woman to her Happily Ever After.

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Join your host, Certified Stepfamily Counsellor Brittany Lynch, BScN, as she has a candid yet uplifting conversation with Kristen about the childfree stepmom role.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The HUGE advantage that childfree stepmoms have
• Why Mom and Stepmom roles are NOT the same (and how that gets to work in your favour)
• How being misaligned with your values might be creating more heartache than you realize
• The sneaky way that burnout creeps up on stepmoms
• A quick and easy way to implement better boundaries in your life to create more peace and freedom
• The 4 actions EVERY childless stepmom should be taking

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Connect with Kristen on Instagram @stepmomming

Does your role as a stepmom feel thankless, or even exhausting at times?

Do you have trouble navigating your stepfamily relationship dynamics? (Hellooo high conflict?!)

If so, this episode is a GOODER! Grab a pen & paper, and make sure to take notes as Certified Stepfamily Counselor Brittany Lynch, BScN, walks you through the 6 Sneaky Reasons Your Stepfamily May Not Be Blending The Way You'd Hoped.

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The fact of the matter is that, resentment is the direct result of having unmet needs.

In today's episode, Stepfamily Counsellor Brittany Lynch, BScN, shines a light on WHY stepmoms, specifically, have so much trouble getting their needs met - and 7 skills to develop if you want to trade resentment in for connection, equality, and authenticity.

You'll learn:

• Why it's so hard to identify your needs in the first place
• The BIG mistake stepmoms make when setting boundaries
• One sneaky way stepmoms get in the way of their spouse's healing
• How sympathy creates resentment, while empathy eliminates it
• & so, so much more!

Send Brittany a DM on Instagram @thestepqueen

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In today's episode, Stepfamily Counsellor Brittany Lynch, BScN, explores one of the biggest mistakes that stepmoms make when it comes to creating intimacy in their romantic partnerships.

Discover what this mistake is, and identify if you, too, are making it.

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In today's show, Stepfamily Counsellor Brittany Lynch, BScN, explains WHY stepmoms feel like outsiders based on the defining characteristics of a stepfamily.

Maybe more importantly, she discusses what one of the biggest mistakes that "outsider" stepmoms are making, and how to fix it, so that you can have the Happily Blended Family you've always dreamed of.

How will you know when your stepfamily has blended? Be sure to listen till the end, when Brittany lets you in on 7 targets to aim for that would signify your blended family journey has been successful.

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In today's interview with Super-Confidence Coach & Super Stepmom, Martha Mok, we dig into how you can become super confident so that you can feel every day like the dang queen you are.

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Or maybe, have you ever felt like you wish you understood those kiddos just a little bit better, so that you could improve your bond even more?

Guest expert Tracy Ko shares some incredible wisdom in this episode, on just how ANY parent can access the wisdom of Human Design so that they can really SEE their step/kids for who they are.

To look up your & your kids' charts: www.geneticmatrix.com

To contact Tracy for your own reading: www.souljourney.info

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We discuss the energy that drives our need to do, and accomplish, and be productive, and why that is so devastating especially for women.

It's no secret that stepmoms feel an urgency to DO IT ALL. If you're an over-doer, this episode is for you!

Annette is a Feminine Liberation Guide, Intuitive Facilitator of Energy Healing, Channel for Multi-dimensional Beings, Published Author & Bhakti Yogi. Her work supports women to uncover their soul's unique purpose, reclaim their inner goddess & manifest their soul's deepest desires. She wants to see the planet a place that supports everyone living out their soul's purpose, reminded of their limitless potential & able to fully feel their humanness.

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This episode provides you with a much bigger-picture (and more effective) perspective that will allow you to overcome anything your stepfamily life throws your way.

Why?

Because whether you call yourself a stepmom, a bonus mom, or the wife, the fact of the matter is that peace in this role is an inside job. And allowing yourself the gifts of intuition will solidify one way of being that nobody could ever take away from you:

Self-Love.

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In other words? When emotions are high, and perceptions of betrayal, anger, sadness, grief, and loss are present, it can be really hard to see the human being underneath the pain you feel.

But the human is there. And seeing the human for the human is such a powerful and liberating place to work from.

This is one of the best interviews we’ve ever had on the show, for so many reasons that align with the vision and mission of Stepqueen.

In this incredible episode with special guest Jessica Frew, we discuss:

• Her lived experience as a divorced biological mother & remarried stepmom, with one “easy” coparenting dynamic, and one “extremely high conflict” coparenting dynamic.
• The journey of marrying a man who later came out as gay
• The experience of living through infidelity “even though” her husband was gay
• Why we grieve the end of a relationship, even when we know it is the best (and only) decision
• How Jessica and her second husband have created a powerful relationship with Jessica’s ex-husband, and have become an inspiration for blended families everywhere!
• The secret to coparenting with someone who is extremely high-conflict

And so, so much more!

To follow along with Jessica & her incredible stepfamily dynamic, catch her over on Instagram @husband_in_law

To snag her free cards for blended families, head to https://www.theboldlogic.com/freecards

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From supporting her spouse through brain cancer, to going on dates that also included her stepson, Tammy and her spouse have always had an open, honest, tenacious relationship.

Tune in to hear how, even though she had a low-conflict, highly-connected, "looks great from the outside" place in her stepfamily, she still ended up coming to the conclusion that the only way she'd be able to find peace and happiness was to get a divorce.

And the best part? You'll also discover how she was able to turn that story into a brand that supports & empowers women all over the world by reminding stepmoms everywhere that:

"You are stepmom goals."

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But did you know that men and boys are less likely than women and girls to seek help for, be diagnosed with, or receive proper treatment for, mental health conditions?

In this incredible episode with Dr. Unati Makiwane, she takes us on a vulnerable journey through her experience as a doctor treating primarily men and boys, and supporting them in their mental wellness.

We discuss topics like:

• Men's mental health & addiction
• The truth about how often men seek help for mental illnesses
• How to identify if a man in your life may need mental health support (even if he is not having "typical" mental health symptoms)
• Parental alienation and how to support the kids through this
• Red flags of drug use in teens (and how to approach them with compassion, not punishment)
• Raising teenagers
• What to do if one of your loved ones may need support in their mental wellness
• And so, so, so much more.

Dr. Unati Makiwane is a 🇨🇦🍁 Family Physician for 15 years, Keynote Speaker, and Men’s Health and Boy Children's Mental Health Coach. She is the Founder & CEO of Dr M Health Corner Talk Show.

She is also the President of Black Mental Health Matters and Co-Host of BMHM Talk Show.

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞, 𝐁𝐨𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚, 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐬𝐞𝐱, 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭, 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝐣𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐲, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

To connect with Dr. Makiwane, follow her on Facebook, LinkedIn & Instagram @drmhealthcorner

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This guest interview with Camille Kinzler from @thinkbeyondthedrink is such an absolute blessing. Whether or not you are sober curious, this episode is so important to explore how ANYONE can create a life they don't feel the need to numb.

Tune in as we explore...

• The truth about why booze feels so dang good
• Why you don't have to be a textbook "alcoholic" to get curious about your relationship to alcohol
• The brain-based reason that we reach for wine at the end of a stressful day
• How big, rich alcohol companies are using their money to mess with you
• How, even if you don't want to give up alcohol, you can develop a healthy relationship with it and create a life you don't feel the need to numb

If you are sober curious then please reach out to me on Instagram @thestepqueen. Please note that I do not offer medical advice, and if you or a loved one has a relationship with alcohol that is putting someone at risk, there is help available.

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Tune in to hear her take on real topics like bonding with your stepkids, unequal treatment of bio-kids compared to stepkids, postpartum depression, and her secret to making the most of life.

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Between accommodating visitation schedules, tippy-toeing around ex-spouses, walking on eggshells around defensive partners, and the laundry list of other acrobat moves that most stepmoms make just to keep the peace, sometimes it might feel like everyone else makes the choices and you're just along for the ride.

If you've ever felt like you don't have any other options, if you worry that you'll be at the mercy of other people's bad decisions for the rest of your life, or if you just straight up want to take your power back from your stepfamily circumstances, this episode is for you.

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Connect with Brittany over on Instagram @thestepqueen and let her know, what about the show have you been LOVING?!

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But it seems that, everywhere you turn, someone else is judging you for doing too much, too little, too lovingly, and not lovingly enough.

In this short episode, discover one simple shift you can make TODAY that will relieve you of some of the pressure of everyone else's expectations, while moving you closer toward a place of deep self-love and acceptance.

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In today's super vulnerable episode, your host, Brittany Lynch, reflects on her "early days" as a stepmom.

Discover these three ways to tell if you're growing as a stepmom, and three areas to look at if it seems like the life you want is *way over there.*

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I used to be the most miserable stepmom on the planet, I swear.

In this episode, you'll learn

• The real reason that most stepmoms don't make any progress when they try to tackle stepfamily issues
• The power of understanding the common stepmom experience
• How Happily Ever After is different, but the same, for every stepmom
• How to deal with your stepfamily problems -- stepchildren, partner's ex-wife or ex-husband, spouse never being on the same page -- in a way that all but guarantees you'll never have to deal with those problems again
• An opportunity to envision your perfect life with your Happily Ever After ending

Connect with Brittany on Instagram @thestepqueen

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But recently, I realized that I wasn't the only stepmom making this mistake when I was trying to blend my family.

In fact, chances are pretty good that if you find yourself searching for answers to your stepfamily problems again, and again, and again, that you're making the same mistake that I (and so many other stepmoms) are making.

In this episode, discover:

• What authors, influencers, bloggers, podcasters are getting wrong about you and your stepfamily...
• The difference between the wicked stepmom who lives in damage-control mode, versus the confident stepmom who handles her stepfamily challenges with ease and grace
• The deep-rooted reason that my husband's ex-wife triggered me
• Where to find the answers to all your stepfamily problems, so that you too can live Happily Ever After.

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You'll learn:

• The main difference between venting and complaining
• Why people feel the need to vent in the first place
• How to actually create solutions for your stepfamily problems so that you don't have anything to vent about

Follow me on Instagram & send me a DM! @thestepaueen

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In this spunky and off-the-cuff episode with special guest Sacha Van G @sacha.enlivened, we allow our conversation to take us on an unscripted and raw journey of passion.

Sacha helps multipassionate women refine their CORE PURPOSE BLUEPRINT via Ancient Esoteric Wisdom & Modern Science; aka, Human Design, Astrology, Gene keys, Manifestation, Psychology & Philosophy. Her highest value is LIVING WITH PURPOSE & her purpose is to HELP WOMEN REFINE THEIR PURPOSE in the world.

Throughout this episode, you'll discover

• How astrology can be used to integrate the parts of yourself you'd rather pretend didn't exist...
• Why stepmoms can fall into the trap of doing everything for everyone else, but not receiving the love they long for
• Where energy gets wasted, and what the consequences are of wasting this precious resource
• What I feel like I had to give up in order to break up with alcohol and live a life of sobriety
• Why my stepson has earned the title of my Greatest Spiritual Teacher

Follow Sacha on Instagram @Sacha.Enlivened

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In today's episode, you'll explore the direct and indirect benefits of adapting this super-accessible daily practice. You'll also discover how you can incorporate it into your own daily routine so that you can bond with your partner's kids, create more intimacy with your partner, and best of all, open a space of higher love and compassion for your own beautiful self.

Send Brittany a DM on Instagram @thestepqueen

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Every life on the planet has been, in some way, affected by the events of this past year.

But for this stepmom, 2020 proved to be one of the most transformative years of her life.

In today's episode, discover what it means to Come Home To Yourself, and lean into an invitation to reflect on the ways 2020 may have been more empowering than initially thought...

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Follow host Brittany on Instagram @thestepqueen

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To connect with Kristen:

https://www.facebook.com/stepmomming

https://www.instagram.com/stepmomming

& search the Stepmomz App!

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Hear his take on a handful of listener-submitted questions including:

• How can I make my husband understand that when I married him, I didn't automatically develop a deep, strong connection with his children?
• What was an unexpected thing you learned you had to do or change to support your wife as a stepmom?
• What is the biggest struggle that a husband has being caught in between his ex wife and current wife or child and current wife?

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Boy meets girl. Boy marries girl. They have 2.2 kids and live happily ever after.

Where, oh where, did this ideal come from? And maybe more importantly, how is this golden standard of Nuclear Family affecting the dynamics in your stepfamily?

Is it possible for stepfamilies to be as happy as nuclear families?

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As a stepmom, these beliefs that so many other people operate from are AMPLIFIED by the complexities in our family systems.

So what to do if you are one of those stepmoms who just doesn't feel good enough, no matter what you do?

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Responding to a listener request, this episode explores the social acceptability of cursing, both as an adult and as a child.

We also explore whether or not it should be okay for a young stepchild to swear, and what position we can take as stepmoms.

Additionally, we take a look at what the age-old threat of washing mouths out with soap actually accomplishes.

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"Am I doing the right thing?"

With school back in session for some, and COVID-19 numbers on the rise, one debate I've been noticing is whether or not it's the right decision to send the kids back to school.

Layer on the complexities of making back-to-school decisions when you belong to a stepfamily, and you're playing a whole new ballgame.

In this episode, we take a look at how to know whether you're making the right decision.

After all, shouldn't Back-To-School be the most wonderful time of the year?

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Maybe, just maybe, have you ever wondered if you just feel things more deeply than other people to begin with?

What is it about feeling deeply that's helped my work with stepmoms. And if you're an empath yourself, what can you take from these lessons in order to protect your inner-peace?

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Ever wish you could just care a whole lot less about everything?

Find out how here!

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Is this interpretation of stepfamilies helpful or hurtful to the normal stepmom experience?

Why is it important that we, as stepmoms, start looking for more commonalities between each other?

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But how did this stepmom move from a place of feeling resentful and angry over her husband's support agreement with his ex wife, to having a 6-figure sum of money effortlessly appear?

In this episode, find out exactly:

• How to determine whether the risk of the unknown becomes less scary than the pain of the present
• Why I always have a mentor
• The common beliefs that many stepmoms have that pinch them off from abundance
• The truth about your financial circumstances and how it relates to your partner's support payments
• How to release limiting beliefs about money so that you can invite more peace, ease, flow, and abundance into your life.

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Find out in today's episode...

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A life of freedom, of spontaneity, of independence.

But have you ever stopped to wonder why it can be so hard for many stepmoms to adjust to their new lives? Why so many stepmoms have a similar experience, in feeling that they lost a part of themselves when they gained their spouse and stepchildren?

In this episode, you'll learn...

• The similarities that stepmoms share with bio-moms when it comes to becoming a parent
• The missing piece that can ease the transition to overnight parent
• Why it's critical to match who we are on the inside with the type of life we want to see on the outside

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• What it really means when stepmoms say that they don't feel their wedding days, children's births, or other milestones will be as special.
• The root cause of the belief that life would be better if you'd met your partner first
• The substantial costs of being in stressful or unhappy relationships
• The incredible opportunity that each and every stepmom is presented on a silver platter. (And how to make the most of it)
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But in fact, usually it's the stepmoms who give the MOST who end up feeling the most UNAPPRECIATED!

So what gives? Why do so many stepmoms feel so unappreciated? Why do so many stepmoms feel like they're invisible? And if this is you, then what the BEEP can you do about it?

In this episode find out:

The truth about where the "need to give" comes from

The underlying motives behind giving

The hard truth about whose responsibility it is to appreciate you and how

The STEPS you can take so that you can move from stressed to blessed.

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If you've ever thought to yourself (secretly or not so secretly) that you didn't really like your stepchildren all that much, then this episode is for you.

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This week's guest, Annie Henderson, shares her beautiful and vulnerable perspective as the bio-mom to not one, not two, but three stepmoms.

Wait, what!

That's right! Annie's partner of nine years is a stepmom, and Annie's ex-husband has been remarried twice.

Sink your teeth into this beautiful interview to hear how Annie, who is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, supports herself, supports her partner in her own stepmom role, and how they've set their home up so that they can support Annie's daughter and each other in the most open, safe, and vulnerable space possible.

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"How can I tell my stepdaughter to keep her 'lady business' (menstruation) to herself and not be so open with her father about it?"

We'll dig into:

• The real reasons that most womxn are taught to be ashamed of their bodies
• The people who benefit from teaching womxn who menstruate that there is something dirty, shameful, or unladylike about it
• How we can talk to our kids (and ourselves) about womxn's bodies
• Why we need to change the conversation around womxn's bodies even when it's uncomfortable
• My must-haves for Menstruation Goodie Bags

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But even with the frequency of mental illness throughout the world, mental health disorders remain grossly undertreated due to deeply ingrained stigmas, the role of the media, and barriers to access due to the intersectionality of race, gender, sexuality, class, and education.

Having worked with stepmoms from around the world, and encouraging self-care practices such as yoga, meditation, emotional freedom techniques, & a good night's rest, sometimes the reason for unhappiness in your relationships, your stepfamily, or even your career can be deeper than "not trying hard enough."

In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, Brittany shares the raw, honest truth at the difficulties of getting through the system to see the appropriate mental health provider, and asks you to examine how mental health disorders might be at play for you, your partner, your stepchildren, or your loved ones.

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When COVID shutdowns came into effect, my toddler came out of daycare and my stepson came out of school. Needless to say, I got massively overwhelmed. Fast.

This episode is for every parent who's found it difficult to cope with the increased pressures and demands of parenting, stepparenting, working from home, and juggling it all during COVID and beyond.

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This week, take a glimpse into my exclusive members-only group coaching program, Your Stepmom Story, where I guide stepmoms from around the world to find that Happily Ever After they thought they'd have when they fell in love with a guy who had kids...

This recording was taken from a weekly Live Q&A Call I do for the members of Your Stepmom Story.

Each week, the members get a module to work through that helps them to identify & work through areas in their stepfamily and life that are preventing them from feeling valued, respected, peaceful, and confident.

I hope you enjoy.

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This week, take a glimpse into my exclusive members-only group coaching program, Your Stepmom Story, where I guide stepmoms from around the world to find that Happily Ever After they thought they'd have when they fell in love with a guy who had kids...

This recording was taken from a weekly Live Q&A Call I do for the members of Your Stepmom Story.

Each week, the members get a module to work through that helps them to identify & work through areas in their stepfamily and life that are preventing them from feeling valued, respected, peaceful, and confident.

I hope you enjoy.

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This week, I discuss whether or not a Stepmom should spank her stepchildren (or whether any parent should spank their kids).

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If you're a stepmom who's ever felt like you take on way more responsibility than your partner...

more housework, more childcare, overall just more of everything,

& you've ever felt resentful, angry, unappreciated, or straight up invisible, this episode is for you.

Find out why it's so difficult to communicate with your partner about these things (and what you can do to fix it)

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Today's episode covers some hugely important topics, like what it's like to be a full-time stepmom, what it's like to be the stepmom whose partner is co-parenting with an addict, and most importantly, how you as a stepmom can carve out space to take care of yourself.

I interview fellow stepmom, Kristina Johnson, who speaks to some incredibly powerful musings, such as:

What can happen when you can give yourself the grace of being human?

What can happen when you hold space for your joy, as well as for your pain?

Where do resentments come from, and what can you do to move through them?

Connect with Kristina

On Instagram: @kristinajohnsoncoaching

Via her website: www.kristinajohnson.com

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In this episode:

What are the facts about COVID-19?

Who is at risk of getting really sick from COVID-19, and who is at risk of dying?

What is your role to stop the spread?

How can stepfamilies protect themselves from transmitting the disease between households?

What should I do as a stepmom during this crisis?

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Explore whether you are (step)parenting from a space of loving discipline, punishment, or fear, and examine what changes you may need to make in order to raise happy, healthy kids.

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This is a very special episode, because I'm giving you 31 secrets to live a happy, fulfilled, amazing, joyful life as a stepmom, a mom, a parent, a spouse, a sister, a friend.

Enjoy.

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1. A next-level mindset shift that instantly made me happier, no matter how much shhh was hitting the fan in my stepfamily. If you’re listening to this podcast, that probably means that you want to feel valued, respected, peaceful, and confident as a stepmom. Learning this mindset shift is so crucial to making that happen for you.
2. I’ll also show you the exact process I personally used to save my marriage (and my sanity), that didn’t involve becoming a doormat in my house, Facebook stalking my husband’s ex-wife, or resenting my stepson. (The best part -- it also didn’t involve leaving my house to drive downtown to my therapist’s office.)
3. And finally, a feeling that’s worth more than 1) and 2) combined -- and that’s having peace of mind as a second wife and stepmom. Even better still is actually enjoying my home life again, because the way I was (barely) surviving before following this process made me feel frustrated, desperate, and embarrassed while I spiralled toward divorce.

This free, online training is happening really soon, and seats are limited so make sure to get on the waitlist ASAP.

To get on the waitlist, head to bit.ly/happystepmom or, tap here

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In today's episode, I interview Jen Stillion, who is a stepmom of 12 years. Jen has an extremely powerful story, as she has overcome some seriously dark days along her stepfamily journey.

Jen's stepdaughter was diagnosed with a severe mental illness, leading to multiple suicide attempts and years spent being cared for in institutions.

In this episode:

At 5:20 - Jen reflects on what she thought her life would be like as a stepmom versus how it actually turned out.

At 7:00 - The experience as a stepmom when your stepchild displays behaviours of mental illness

At 9:00 - Fantasy versus Reality...

At 9:38 - Jen reflects on what it meant to her to "lose her voice"

At 11:50 - How Jen developed PTSD from her stepfamily experiences, and the "numbing" behaviours she engaged in.

At 13:00 - Jen's "rock bottom"

At 13:30 - When therapy became "not enough"

At 15:40 - How Jen started implementing tools and techniques to get herself well, and to find light in the darkness.

At 17:00 - The secret that all happy stepmoms have learned to be happy...

At 19:22 - How Jen explored an avenue other than therapy in order to recover from her "rock bottom."

At 21:12 - The simple movement Jen began to engage in that got her out of her head and into her heart.

At 25:00 - How to become the woman who has it all, and not just on the outside.

At 26:00 - The key to everything you want in life.

At 29:56 - The truth about people pleasing.

At 32:00 - Jen reflects on how she's learned to empower women using DANCE.

At 34:00 - How to receive an instant download of joy - anywhere, anytime.

At 36:00 - "It doesn't matter how old you are; you still love unicorns and rainbows."

At 36:53 - Message from the future... What Jen would have told herself 12 years ago.

Connect with Jen Stillion on Instagram

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Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

Or try our 7 Day Stepfamily Stress Detox guaranteed to reduce stepfamily stress by at least 20% During this training, I’m going to show you:

1. A next-level mindset shift that instantly made me happier, no matter how much shhh was hitting the fan in my stepfamily. If you’re listening to this podcast, that probably means that you want to feel valued, respected, peaceful, and confident as a stepmom. Learning this mindset shift is so crucial to making that happen for you.
2. I’ll also show you the exact process I personally used to save my marriage (and my sanity), that didn’t involve becoming a doormat in my house, Facebook stalking my husband’s ex-wife, or resenting my stepson. (The best part -- it also didn’t involve leaving my house to drive downtown to my therapist’s office.)
3. And finally, a feeling that’s worth more than 1) and 2) combined -- and that’s having peace of mind as a second wife and stepmom. Even better still is actually enjoying my home life again, because the way I was (barely) surviving before following this process made me feel frustrated, desperate, and embarrassed while I spiralled toward divorce.

To get on the waitlist, head to bit.ly/happystepmom or, tap here

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In today's episode, I interview Jen Stillion, who is a stepmom of 12 years. Jen has an extremely powerful story, as she has overcome some seriously dark days along her stepfamily journey.

Jen's stepdaughter was diagnosed with a severe mental illness, leading to multiple suicide attempts and years spent being cared for in institutions.

In this episode:

At 5:20 - Jen reflects on what she thought her life would be like as a stepmom versus how it actually turned out.

At 7:00 - The experience as a stepmom when your stepchild displays behaviours of mental illness

At 9:00 - Fantasy versus Reality...

At 9:38 - Jen reflects on what it meant to her to "lose her voice"

At 11:50 - How Jen developed PTSD from her stepfamily experiences, and the "numbing" behaviours she engaged in.

At 13:00 - Jen's "rock bottom"

At 13:30 - When therapy became "not enough"

At 15:40 - How Jen started implementing tools and techniques to get herself well, and to find light in the darkness.

At 17:00 - The secret that all happy stepmoms have learned to be happy...

At 19:22 - How Jen explored an avenue other than therapy in order to recover from her "rock bottom."

At 21:12 - The simple movement Jen began to engage in that got her out of her head and into her heart.

At 25:00 - How to become the woman who has it all, and not just on the outside.

At 26:00 - The key to everything you want in life.

At 29:56 - The truth about people pleasing.

At 32:00 - Jen reflects on how she's learned to empower women using DANCE.

At 34:00 - How to receive an instant download of joy - anywhere, anytime.

At 36:00 - "It doesn't matter how old you are; you still love unicorns and rainbows."

At 36:53 - Message from the future... What Jen would have told herself 12 years ago.

Connect with Jen Stillion on Instagram

Connect with your host, Brittany Lynch, on Instagram

Book a free 30 minute consultation and let us help you get your life back https://calendly.com/foreveraftercoaching-newclients/consult?month=2024-01

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If lack of confidence, low libido, or guilt and shame around your sexuality are the cause of your bedroom woes,

(the hot, wild sex you never have anymore, or the transition into motherhood - or stepmotherhood - that sucked your libido dry), you need Lacey.

She’s a holistic sex coach for women who lack desire and want to feel sexy again.

As a Certified Sex Coach, Tantra, and Jade Egg Teacher, Lacey uses deep transformational tools and techniques based in modern coaching modalities and ancient Tantric wisdom and Taoist practices to help women like you get your desire back and feel sexy again.

At 4:54 - Lacey discusses how her conservative, religious upbringing contributed to a lifetime of guilt and shame around her body, and the experience that was a turning point to help her realize how powerful women's bodies are

At 8:22 - Lacey discusses her experience with a Jade Egg practice and the profound transformation that doing this work helped her release guilt, shame, and disgust about her body

At 11:06 - We explore how getting married doesn't necessarily "cure the shame" around sexuality.

At 11:46 - Lacey helps you explore what some "symptoms" of guilt and shame around your sexuality may look like

At 12:41 - The difference between Libido, Desire, and Arousal (and how society needs to stop blaming women's hormones for lack of desire)

At 14:00 - Sexual traumas explored **trigger warning**

At 15:18 - We explore the polarization between sides of Jennifer Lopez & Shakira's highly scrutinized Superbowl Performance (and the similarities between the #MeToo movement)

At 18:16 - Exploring the confines of "sex in a box" and how to start the journey back toward sensuality

At 19:00 - Evaluating your narrative and inherited stories around sexuality and how to begin to change the narrative

At 22:32 - What it means when you feel "numb" during sex

At 23:48 - The belief of: "I must be the only woman in the world who doesn't want to have sex" is challenged

At 25:14 - We explore "I want to want to, but I don't want to" and why traditional therapy usually won't work to clear that up

At 20:08 - How to feel comfortable asking for space from your partner

At 30:07 - Exploring the damaging use of alcohol as an aphrodisiac or to get through the night

At 32:11 - Learning to become present with your thoughts and feelings and body sensations

At 37:12 - Lacey explains her coaching process

At 38:46 - The difference between men and women's sexuality

At 42:54 - Cheers to That moment

At 43:30 - How to transition from the "busy-busy-busy-go-go-go get things done" persona to becoming open to experiences of pleasure

At 47:18 - The importance of BEDTIMES and how you deserve to clock off mom/stepmom duties in the evening

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To learn more about Lacey's coaching services, visit her at www.themultiorgasmicmama.com

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At 2:55 - How telling yourself a new story can instantly change your life

At 3:17 - A story about frogs (it makes sense, I promise)

At 4:58 - The belief that most people resign themselves to

At 9:15 - Exploring the "pits" that most people fall into in business, career, health, stepfamily, family, or finances

At 9:55 - The truth about the people you look up to for their success or happiness or health

At 13:17 - How you can transcend any problem you have in life

At 14:09 - EXERCISE TIME! Creating the most powerful story you can tell

At 17:00 - Recognizing what a baddie you are

At 19:38 - Becoming grateful for the tough stuff in life

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At 3:16 - The truth about VENTING as a solution to your problems

At 4:18 - A common theme between stepmoms' frustrations

At 5:29 - Exploring the truth about the Wicked Stepmom stereotype

At 7:22 - The truth about most stepmom support communities

At 8:40 - What happens when negativity is normalized

At 9:40 - What most stepmoms are actually looking for

At At 10:07 - What the happy, peaceful, joyful stepmom has learned

At 11:05 - The story of the Wise Man in the Village

At 12:38 - How to instantly shift your mindset to be happier

At 15:47 - What it probably means if you feel like venting

At 18:23 - Exercise time! Grab your notebook!

Heather is a stepmom to two beautiful stepdaughters, a self-proclaimed "pseudo-wife", a "lover of love", and a person who loves spreading happiness and joy wherever she goes - regardless of her circumstances.

At 5:10 - The changes Heather has experienced since she was age 27 when she first met her partner

At 6:07 - Why Heather's business has been so successful

At 7:08 - Heather reflects on how she used to feel responsible to make her stepchildren's lives "the best experiences possible" and the lessons she's learned from being a super-stepmom.

At 8:17 - When Pinterest backfires.

At 9:27 - How expectations we have of our stepchildren can leave us feeling heartbroken.

At 11:34 - Heather reflects on when, why, and how she made the choice to create a happier life as a stepmom.

At 14:41 - Speaking to the idea that men aren't sure how to parent their children.

At 16:49 - A common thread between most stepfamilies that leads to stepmoms feeling like an outsider or an intruder at some point.

At 18:15 - Should stepmom's partner have to choose between stepmom versus his kids?

At 19:08 - Heather opens up about her stepdaughters' medical needs, including her experience with her stepdaughter's brain surgery.

At 21:12 - The commonality of complexity between stepfamilies.

At 27:14 - Tools for stepmoms to develop increased self-resilience and learn to become more present.

At 30:00 - Heather reflects on how her focus on her stepfamily was taking a toll on the growth of her business, and how she was able to move out of this place of feeling stagnant.

At 34:17 - The "thinking" action versus the "feeling" action of being in gratitude.

At 35:00 - Heather reflects on "letting go"

At 36:20 - Cheers to that moment.

At 38:20 - What the expectation of "perfection" can do to your happiness.

At 40:15 - We explore "labels," including the titles of stepmom, evil stepmom, and wife. Heather honestly and openly reflects on how these labels affect how she feels about the "validity" of her roles in other people's lives.

At 45:40 - A golden nugget for any stepmom to chew on. (Warning, it might sting, but it's worth it.)

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How can calling yourself a stepmom or a bonus mom influence the way you show up in the world?

This episode is all about the underlying subconscious beliefs most people carry about being a stepmom (or bonus mom).

At 3:15 - What the "Stepmom" title means to most people.

At 5:00 - A story about Stepmoms vs Bonus Moms (and what this has to do with you).

At 8:07 - Why I think "Bonus Mom" can be problematic as a title (and also why it's pretty cool).

At 9:21 - What is IDENTITY and why is it important to you?

At 10:25 - How is your IDENTITY created?

At 11:19 - Why the things most people grow up hearing still impact them into adulthood.

At 12:28 - How Cinderella's wicked stepmom might be affecting your life without you even knowing.

At 15:25 - What Bonus Moms have actually done by calling themselves Bonus Moms.

At 16:30 - A pearl of wisdom.

At 18:20 - How to make the title of Stepmom mean some really amazing things for you.

At 19:13 - A 3-Step Process to recreate your Stepmom Identity so you can live a peaceful, powerful life.

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At 2:44 - Why so many stepmoms are overwhelmed, undervalued, and (quite frankly) underpaid

At 3:49 - The common theme between most stepmoms (that might be costing you the best years of your life)

At 4:24 - What it means to “live up to your potential”

At 5:00 - How other people’s opinions affect your mindset both in your personal and professional life

At 6:44 - How most stepmoms feel in their homes (and the subconscious effect this may have on the rest of your life)

At 8:32 - The potential impact your stepfamily life may be having on other areas of your life

At 9:30 - Self-fulfilling prophecies

At 10:15 - The double-whammy of stepmotherhood

At 11:05 - “Cheers To That” moment

At 11:22 - My 3-Step Framework to shift your mindset (instantly) so you can have even more health, wealth, and abundance in your personal and professional life

At 13:00 - what the Gurus aren’t telling you about mindset

At 14:48 - 3-Step Framework: full example

At 17:27 - The truth about mindset

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Have you ever wondered why it's so hard for most people to create lasting change?

Whether you're in search of even more health, wealth, or abundance; hoping to take your business to the next level; or you're looking to create lasting change within your stepfamily, this episode is for you.

At 3:33 - Find out why having more time, money, or energy isn't the solution to creating change

At 4:36 - The missing puzzle piece that 99% of influencers and coaches aren't communicating when it comes to creating lasting change

At 5:27 - Why "doing more," setting goals, and mindset shifts actually don't create the outcomes most stepmoms and women are seeking in life

At 8:28 - Where change actually comes from

At 9:03 - The type of changes most stepmoms are seeking

At 10:24 - A client case study

At 13:48 - "Cheers To That" moment

At 13:53 - The irony of needing more time, more money, and more energy

At 14:58 - The Thriving Stepmom

At 15:40 - How to have an even better life

At 16:45 - The solution to change whatever it is that you're seeking

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