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When Jamie couldn't find the stepmom support and conversations she was looking for, she decided to create her own. Each week, Jamie Scrimgeour brings you real life conversations about blended family, relationships, personal development and more. With tips, strategies, mindset shifts and KICK-ASS Guests, Jamie’s goal is to inspire you to live your own version of a KICK-ASS Life while bringing you along as she creates her own.
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Hannah Blass from @thestyleaudit joins Jamie on the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to share how to shift from compulsive shopping to healthier financial habits through embracing intentional style.
Hannah will share how her own compulsive shopping journey led her to wake up to the ways that social media, societal pressures, and negative stereotypes of women inform our shopping habits. You’ll hear practical strategies to build a more authentic wardrobe and maintain a healthier money mindset, all while keeping your love of fashion alive.
Check out more from Hannah on Instagram @thestyleaudit
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On today’s episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast Jamie gives a life update on her 40th birthday, the realities of being a stepmom to adult stepkids, going all in on the podcast, and more.
She’ll give you insight into how to reset your life and goals if you’re feeling overwhelmed, how to ensure that your stepkids will want to visit when they’re adults, her health and wellness approach now that she’s 40, and why 2026 is the year that The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast is going bigger than ever before.
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Codependency counselor Erika Wright joins Jamie on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to help you untangle the codependency patterns that are keeping you stuck in stepmom life - overgiving, overfunctioning, and losing yourself in relationships. Erika’s straight shooting style will leave you feeling empowered to regain your self trust and integrity in relationships.
Today you’ll hear about what codependency is and how it forms, why truth is the key to unraveling codependent patterns, how women are societally conditioned to prioritize others, how to tell the difference between healthy boundaries and codependency, and much more.
Connect with Erika:
https://erikawright.org/
https://www.instagram.com/erikawrighthcd/?hl=en
Masterclass: How to Stop Letting a High Conflict Ex Highjack Your Life
www.jamiescrimgeour.com/masterclass
Join Elevate: Group Coaching For The High Level Stepmom
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In this week's episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie interviews renowned psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington. Jody has a no-nonsense and candid approach backed by her clinical knowledge, it's that combination that makes her one of our favourite guests.
Join them for an unfiltered conversation on life in your 40s, parenting and anxiety in the digital age, the power of reconnection, loyalty binds and what’s really going on for our kids in transitions, and how we can use acknowledgement and reconnection to improve the mom stepmom relationship
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Family law attorney Diana Romanov is here today to tell you what you really need to know about navigating the legal side of divorce, child support, and custody.
We’ll talk about the benefits of settling versus taking your case to a judge, what to do if your ex wants to move with the kids, how layoffs can affect child support, why a cost benefit analysis is so important when making legal decisions, and how to navigate high conflict divorce proceedings that include parental alienation or child safety.
Connect with Diana:
https://www.romanovlaw.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@Diana-Romanov
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Dr. Nicole Cain’s holistic approach to anxiety will have you looking at your anxieties in a whole new way. She is a leading expert in trauma informed clinical psychology and holistic medicine, and is the author of the new book Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solutions to End Your Anxiety Forever.
We’re diving into parts work and how it can help you address the root causes of your anxiety, Dr. Nicole’s ‘3 minute hack’ to get internal information on why certain experiences trigger you, how addressing anxiety can positively impact your stepfamily life, the 9 types of anxiety, the differences between panic, anxiety and fear, and so much more.
Connect with Dr. Nicole:
https://drnicolecain.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drnicolecain/?hl=en
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Coach, Researcher and Parental Alienation Expert Dr. Amy Baker and I had one of the most in-depth conversations about parental alienation I have had in my 11+ years as a Stepmom.
We cover the signs of parental alienation, the shift from angry co-parent to parental alienation, the long-term effects of parental alienation, strategies for overcoming it with both teens and younger kids, how to navigate conversations with the other parent, supporting your partner if they are experiencing parental alienation, and the legal strategies available to you in order to protect your relationship with your kids or stepkids.
For more from Dr. Amy
Website: https://www.amyjlbaker.com/about-parental-alienation
Masterclass: Stop Letting A High Conflict Ex Highjack Your Life
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Join Elevate: Group Coaching For The High Level Stepmom
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This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I’m keeping it casual with a real life solo Q+A that goes beyond stepmom stuff but still speaks directly to stepmoms.
I asked you on Instagram for non-stepmom questions, and you delivered. We’re talking about marriage, parenting a tween, simplifying your style, confidence, fear, self-esteem, and the one thing I’m truly at peace with going into 2026.
This episode is for stepmoms who are doing the inner work, building confidence, and learning how to feel safe and grounded in their lives. No fixing. No advice giving. Just honest reflection on growth, relationships, and trusting yourself as you evolve.
If you’re a stepmom craving a slower, more real conversation that reminds you who you are outside the role, this one’s for you.
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2026 has arrived, and I think it’s going to be a good one. Not just for me, but for you.
Let 2026 be the beginning of your New Stepmom Era. This isn’t about following another stepmom tip. It’s about creating an identity shift. One that begins with setting intentions for what you truly want in your life, and then aligning your habits, mindset and perspective to bring it to fruition.
Join me January 21st for a live masterclass - How to Minimize Conflict With A High Conflict Ex:
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There’s nothing like a chat with Mindy Kyle. She’s one of my favorite stepmom coaches in the space and she’s also my business coaching client. We get real right from the start. I share a breakdown I had right before we hit record. We get into the stepmom advice I don’t agree with. The truth about adult stepkids. And the small but powerful tweaks we made to her coaching business that helped her crush her goals.
For more from Mindy, Visit:
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TikTok:
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Dr. Tracy Dagleish joins me today to tackle a hot topic in the stepmom world: the mother in law. Her new book You, Your Husband, and His Mother is an absolute must read for anyone wanting to strengthen their relationship.
We’ll talk about how to handle a mother in law who is still involved with the ex, understanding the ‘family system’ you married into, the types of mother in laws, navigating communication with your partner about his mother, and dealing with the view the mother in law has so you as ‘the new wife’.
Grab a copy of You, Your Husband and His Mother + follow Dr. Tracy @drtracyd on Instagram
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Darren and I have worked hard to find a relationship structure that works well for us, and it’s definitely not 50/50.
Today we’ll unpack our marriage rules. You’ll hear why ‘100/100’ works for us, how we arrange responsibilities and schedules based around the fact that Darren is the breadwinner, why running our home like a business has made all of the difference, and how we navigate moments when we don’t agree on how to handle something.
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Darren and I share some hilarious (and embarrassing) stories from the last 12 years. Like the time I hid behind a fence from the ex, meeting the kids, dressing the same as the ex, the proposal story, and more about those early stepmom days. We also share more BTS from the "no kids in the bedroom" rule that made the internet go wild.
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It can often feel in our society, especially for stepmoms, like we have to live in our masculine energy in order to survive. Clinical psychologist Dr. Amanda Hanson wants to dispel that myth.
We’ll talk about the importance of embracing your feminine energy, finding the courage to surrender within your relationships, tangible steps you can take to cultivate deeper self love, and the importance of getting curious when you’re feeling triggered.
Connect with Dr. Hanson:
Instagram @midlife.muse
www.amandahanson.com
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The internet went wild with hate recently on a post from the podcast where Darren and I told a story about the stepkids not being allowed to hang out in our bedroom. So today, I’m responding. I’ll read some of the comments I received from trolls, give my thoughts on the haters, and answer the question - is it okay to feel different about your stepkids and your biological kids?
This experience is going to change my content. I’m going to get more raw and real in this space. If there’s a polarizing topic you’d like me to cover on this podcast, shoot me a DM!
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Turning 40 has made me very reflective. I guess that’s common, but I keep thinking about where I’m headed and what I want to do next. Today I’ll share my plans for my birthday (Hello an all-inclusive Mexico trip with Darren) and what my goals are for the decade to come.
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Licensed psychotherapist and global relationship and empowerment expert Terri Cole is back in KICK-ASS Stepmom to dive into how to break the cycle of high-functioning codependency. Stepmoms, you're going to see yourself in this one!
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I’m back with another Q+A. You’ll hear my thoughts on how to know if your boundaries with the ex have gone too far, feeling confident around the ex, disengaging without disconnecting, and navigating discipline, personality differences, and house rules with your stepkids.
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Darren’s back for another Q+A. Answering listener questions on how to stop spiraling as a stepmom, what to do if Mom is checked out, when mom is lying to you, how to motivate your stepkids and more…
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You asked and I answered - I’m diving into your listener questions. I’ll share thoughts on navigating financial growth and mindset amidst child support, plus I’ll talk about my hardest period as a stepmom, if I resent Darren, and whether or not I’d do this again.
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Your words were what I needed to hear. I stayed in my first marriage for 25 years where I was a stepmom to his son and our 5 children. Now I'm married to a man with 3 children and we're about to get full custody of his 9 year old daughter. We have had these types of conversations because your marriage has to come first even when family members are working against you. Thanks!!
What a great episode! much appreciated
Such a great episode! love when the two of you are on together!! this was just what I needed to hear this morning....a gentle reminder
Such a great episode!! P.S. I LOVE the episodes with your husband!!!