The Pondering Stepmom Podcast

This week, I discuss stepmoms who might feel like an outsider within their own home and what we can do to remind ourselves to take up our own space in a healthy way! Please tune in! If you liked this episode, you might also want to hear, ⁠⁠"Why Stepmoms Step Back."⁠⁠ If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this episode of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast, I explore how the act of marriage changes (or doesn't change) the way a stepmom is perceived by others and also how she perceives herself. I got some terrific feedback that I think you'll like!! Tune in! If you like this episode, you may also like, ⁠"Anger Issues"⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

Do people comment about whether or not your stepkids look like you? We stepmoms have to field all kinds of comments and opinions about our role and this is one of them. Tune in to hear feedback from other stepmoms on this fascinating topic! If you like this episode, you may also like "Great Expectations" Find more from me at The Pondering Nook on ⁠Substack⁠. You can subscribe to get my articles for free. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

This week, I discuss feedback from stepmoms about how they initially felt about their stepchild or stepchildren when they first met them and how that may have changed over the years. I got some excellent and varying feedback from stepmoms in all kinds of blended family dynamics. Tune in! If you like this episode, try, "When Stepmoms Feel like 'The Bad Guy' For Expressing Themselves" Find more from me at The Pondering Nook on Substack. You can subscribe to get my articles for free. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

This week, I talk about stepmoms who feel like they are handling most of the problem-solving with their stepkids, fielding the majority of the communication between bio mom or bio dad, and feeling too much like a "fixer" within their blended family situation. I hope you enjoy it! If you like this episode, you may also like, "Anger Issues" Please find The Pondering Nook at ⁠Substack⁠ and thank you for listening! xoxo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

Welcome to season 8 of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast! For the first episode, I discuss feelings of anger and how our stepmom roles can cause us to feel emotionally fried to an unhealthy degree. Join me as I discuss stepmom feedback about their experiences and advice on managing anger. Please find The Pondering Nook at Substack and thank you for listening! xoxo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this 100th episode of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast, I talk about the positive evolution the stepparenting journey has brought other stepmoms. Please tune in for this uplifting episode. If you like this episode, you may also enjoy "⁠⁠The Introverted Stepmom⁠⁠" Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

This week I discuss scenarios where stepmoms had to put their foot down and just say NO to doing things they used to do after finding themselves tired, resentful, and just DONE. I got some great feedback from stepmoms so tune in! If you like this episode, you may also enjoy "⁠The Introverted Stepmom⁠" Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this episode, I explore feedback from stepmoms about experiences they have had with their stepchild or stepchildren being jealous of their presence. I ask stepmoms what advice they can offer other stepmoms who are going through this complicated situation. If you like this episode, you may also enjoy "Nice To Meet You...?" OR "The Ex-Factor" You can hear me being interviewed by Andrew G Marshall - Therapy at The Meaningful Life Podcast about being a stepmom. Tune in! https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BjFt5Rz386yzjwPAvQkah... Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

Hey there, This week, I get some feedback from stepmoms as to what their favorite stepmom resources are & I give a big shout-out to a handful of my favorites. Tune in to hear what books, podcasts, or pages are helping to guide stepmoms, including myself. If you like this episode, you may also enjoy ⁠"All The Things Stepmoms Wish You Knew"⁠ Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

Hey, stepmoms... How do you feel about expressing anger or emotions within your blended family home? Are you comfortable doing so or do you feel like you can't say anything at all? This week, I hear from stepmoms on how they are coping with this issue inside their homes... If you like this episode, you may also want to hear, "⁠⁠All The Things Stepmoms Wish You Knew⁠⁠" Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at ⁠⁠The Pondering Nook⁠⁠ & at ⁠⁠I⁠⁠⁠⁠, Stepmother ⁠⁠at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this episode, I hear from stepmoms about decisions that are made without their input and/or control. This episode was very personal to me and I hope other stepmoms out there will be able to relate and gain comfort knowing they are not alone in this issue. Thank you for listening! If you liked this episode, you might also want to hear, ⁠"Why Stepmoms Step Back."⁠ If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this episode of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast, I explore how much stepparenting has impacted the personal space and privacy of stepmoms. Got some fantastic responses that offered up unique perspectives while being absolutely relatable. Thank you for tuning in! If you like this episode, you may also enjoy "The Introverted Stepmom" Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this episode of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast, I explore feedback from stepmoms about how they initially felt about dating a person who already had a child or children and how their expectations about becoming a stepmom matched up with reality. If you like this episode, you may also want to hear, "⁠Parenting Biological Kids vs. Stepkids⁠" Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at ⁠⁠The Pondering Nook⁠⁠ & at ⁠⁠I⁠⁠⁠⁠, Stepmother ⁠⁠at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

This week, the floodgates open as stepmoms tell me what they would say to their stepchildren's biological mother if they could speak freely. This episode is already one of my favorites. The feedback was poignant, cathartic, and honest. Thank you for listening! If you liked this episode, you might also want to hear, "Why Stepmoms Step Back." If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at ⁠The Pondering Nook⁠ & at ⁠I⁠⁠, Stepmother ⁠at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

Is stepparenting a toddler easier than stepparenting older kids? Does it help seal the bond more when you begin stepparenting kids at a younger age? Are there advantages and/or disadvantages to being a stepmom to toddlers? I asked, and stepmoms answered! Tune in! If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like "Seasoned Stepmom Advice For Stepparenting Teens" OR "Are We There Yet? The Journey of Step-Parenting Teens" Thank you for listening! If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

Are your partner's expectations of your stepmom role realistic or do you think they expect too much from you? Tune in to this first episode of season 7 as I discuss the dynamics of partner expectations and how they affect the mental and emotional journey of a stepmom. Thank you for listening! xoxo If you like this episode, you may also want to hear, "⁠All The Things Stepmoms Wish You Knew⁠" Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at ⁠The Pondering Nook⁠ & at ⁠I⁠⁠, Stepmother ⁠at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this episode, I explore feedback from seasoned stepmoms about the advice they would give to newer stepmoms about navigating their feelings around Mother's day. Tune in to this final episode of season 6! xoxo If you enjoy this episode, you may also like, "Clash of Parenting Styles: When You & Your Partner Don't Agree on How To Parent Your Stepchildren" Thanks to all the stepmoms who gave their feedback xoxo If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at ⁠The Pondering Nook⁠ & at ⁠I⁠⁠, Stepmother ⁠at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this episode, I explore feedback from stepmoms about what they knew or thought about the role of a stepmother as they were growing up and what they've learned from eventually becoming a stepmom themselves. Tune in to hear from real stepmoms navigating their journeys through this ever-changing and challenging parenting role. If you enjoy this episode, you may also like, "How We Have Changed: The New Stepmom Narrative" Thanks to all the stepmoms who gave their feedback xoxo If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

Stepmoms, are you the primary communicator with bio mom or is your partner? Maybe it's a little bit of both. Are there communication boundaries in place or not? In this episode, I explore what's going on in other blended family situations and how involved stepmoms are with communication. If you like this episode, you may also enjoy "Why Stepmoms Step Back" Thank you for listening! If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at ⁠The Pondering Nook⁠ & at ⁠I⁠⁠, Stepmother ⁠at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message