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109. When It’s All Too Much: Mindfulness Tools for Stepmom Life

109. When It’s All Too Much: Mindfulness Tools for Stepmom Life

Update: 2025-10-02
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You're not broken. You're overwhelmed.

This episode is for those moments when you’re trying so hard to keep it together, but inside you're screaming. The mental load is crushing you, your patience is hanging by a thread, and even the dog’s breathing feels like too much . . . 

If that rings a bell, let me reassure you that no, you’re not broken. You’re just overwhelmed. And there are tools to help you manage your stress.

This week, I'm joined by licensed therapist and coach Kristin Cogan for a conversation every stepmom (and honestly, every woman) needs. We’re diving into the truth about “mom overwhelm:" what it is, why it hits so hard in blended families, and how mindfulness can help you interrupt the spiral before it swallows you whole.

This is the kind of episode you’ll want to save and come back to - especially on the days when you feel like disappearing into the bathroom for a week.

ABOUT KRISTIN:
Kristin Cogan, MA, LPC, is a licensed therapist, coach, and mom of five based in Texas who helps high-achieving, overwhelmed moms break free from the cycle of stress and self-doubt so they can feel confident, calm, and in control again. With a down-to-earth approach and over a decade of experience, Kristin empowers women to stop surviving and start thriving - on their terms.

Learn more about Kristin at imperfectlywonderful.com 
Follow her on Instagram: @imperfectlywonderfulmotherhood

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109. When It’s All Too Much: Mindfulness Tools for Stepmom Life

109. When It’s All Too Much: Mindfulness Tools for Stepmom Life