Episodes
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Aside from being the owner of Entering Motherhood, Sarah Marie is a mom of two, wife, and birth and postpartum doula. She is certified as a postpartum nutrition professional, holds a doula certification specifically centered around VBAC preparation, and is an active doula in her community.
In this episode, Sarah walks us through all things birthing and what to expect when you are expecting!
Here are a few topics covered:
-what to do when you are overwhelmed
-why having a plan/doula are important
-what's it like after birth?
-do people really poop while giving birth?! and more!
Connect with Sarah:
www.enteringmotherhood.com
Instagram @entering_motherhoodWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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In this episode, I cover a lot of ground.
I talk you through 9 things that would have been really beneficial to know prior to being a stepmom...or getting married. You live and learn, right?
Here are a few of the things covered:
-diplomacy/communication
-protecting your relationship
-being able to add humor
-Boundaries-what they are, what they are not and what to know...and more!
Resources mentioned:
Mastering the Stressors (if you need help changing the way you handle things)
5 Steps to Healthy Boundaries (if you need help setting boundaries!)Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
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This is the first (of hopefully many!) topic requests for the podcast.
This stepmom is a full time stepmom and their mom barely sees them, but when she does, she comes over to their house...and eats everything in it.
Sounds like we need to rework how to navigate this dynamic...listen in.Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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Jyl Barlow navigates life as a stepmom and second wife with amazing hindsight. Her memoir, What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting, shares her bumpy road as a stepmom and the lessons learned along the way. Jyl lives in Virginia with her husband and two children, all of whom survived loads of speed bumps on the way to thriving as a family.
In this episode:
-Grief in stepfamilies
-Guilt and how that plays out
-What if you kept a separate living arrangement for awhile and more!
Connect with Jyl:
www.jylbarlow.com
Instagram
Facebook
What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting (Book)Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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Naja Hall is the founder of VIP Stepmom and Blended and Black. As a Certified Coach and Educator, she understands that the family is THE MOST influential entity of human development, and her work centers around helping individuals, couples, and families navigate some of life’s toughest transitions. As the host of popular podcast, I know I’m Crazy with Naja Hall and author of the Amazon best-seller Girl, Bye! Book series, Naja’s life’s work is to teach empathy, accountability, and emotional intelligence through the art of story-telling and genuine human connections. She’s a Stepmom of 3.
In this episode:
-high conflict situations
-handling trolls/hate online
-managing expectations vs reality
-finding happiness as a stepmom
-why nothing changes in your stepfamily and more!
Connect with Naja:
www.najahall.com
Instagram
TikTok
VIP Stepmom Instagram
Naja Hall BeautyWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
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Mother's Day: one of the dreaded holidays for stepmoms. It's a weird one to navigate.
What do I do? Should I expect anything? Is it weird? Send help!
Listen in to get a bit of help (now!) on how to navigate Mother's Day this year and going forward!
Resources mentioned:
#27: How Your Expectations Set You Up for Failure
Blog: Mother's Day As A StepmomWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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Jaclyn Vonnahme is a licensed therapist & life coach with her own mental health struggles. Her mission in life is to remind people they are never alone!
In this episode:
-sobriety
-trolls on social media
-should you be on medication forever?
-difference between coaching and therapy and more.
Connect with Jaclyn:
Instagram
The Anxious Therapist PodcastWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
All things Alicia visit www.aliciakrasko.com
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Suzanne is a former actress and Miss Arab USA turned writer. Her debut memoir, Post Pardon Me, is a dark comedy on postpartum depression and anxiety. She offers laughter and understanding to help mothers through the difficult early phases of motherhood.
In this episode, Suzanne walks us through what postpartum life can be like. She fuses in humor, but more importantly, wants you to know you aren't alone. She's kind, funny, and relatable, and then she opens up about generational trauma.
Listen in on this one-it covers a wide range of topics!
Connect with Suzanne:
SuzanneYatimAslam.com
InstagramWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!
Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
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Being a stepmom is wild. Some days are great. Some days are crap. Some are a mix of the two. Sometimes it feels like you're just waiting for the other shoe to drop.
In this episode, Alicia breaks down the ebbs and flows of relationships with:
-Your partner
-Your stepkids
-The other house...and yourself.
Episodes mentioned:
#3: Embracing Being "Just" the StepmomWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
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Carley is an empowerment coach on a mission to help women reconnect to their authentic selves and create lives they can’t get enough of. Her own journey of self-discovery led Carley to flip her life upside down and do one of the scariest things she's ever done—end her marriage. Flash forward to now, and Carley is in a fulfilling relationship, nourished by deep sisterhood connections, and unapologetically prioritizes self-care. Coaching is her passion because Carley understands the silent struggles of women who feel lost or stuck—she's been there! She combines methods she's learned with her own playful energy and deep understanding of what it feels like to be an actress in your own life.
In this episode we cover:
-"Good Girl" conditioning
-Perfectionism
-Mistakes people make about setting boundaries
-People pleasing...and more!
Connect with Carley:
www.carleyweissert.com
ABCs of Transformation E-book
Instagram
TikTokWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
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The paranoia of being a stepmom?
Sounds a little dramatic, right? Ever feel like you are watching over your shoulder (constantly)? Feel like everything you say and/or do will be reported back to the other house? Question your choices? Who can you be friends with?
Listen in as we talk about all of this and more.
Resources mentioned:
Defining Your Stepmom RoleWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!
Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
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If you're a new stepmom, you need this episode!
You'll learn what you are walking into when you start dating someone with kids. Not everything will happen all at once, but eventually, you'll need to know them.
We cover:
-emotions
-boundaries
-why you'd consider running...and more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
10 Things to Know As A New Stepmom
5 Steps for Healthy Boundaries
#3: Embracing Being "Just" the Stepmom
#30: Real Talk: Transition DaysWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
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Beth Tyson, MA is a psychotherapist, childhood trauma consultant, 3x best-selling author, CASA volunteer, and Pennsylvania Child Abuse Prevention Team co-chair. Beth provides trauma-responsive training, speaking, and consulting to organizations that support the mental health of children and families. She is also the author of A Grandfamily for Sullivan, a children’s book for children raised by their grandparents due to unfortunate circumstances.
In this episode we discuss:
-Why it’s hard for people to let kids have emotions
-How your trauma (pain) follows you into adulthood
-What happens when you validate scary emotions for kids...and more!Connect with Beth:
Facebook group on childhood trauma
YouTube
Book: A Grandfamily for Sullivan
All Connected videos I co-created with Connect Our Kids
Subscribe to Beth’s free newsletter
Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
All things Alicia visit www.aliciakrasko.com
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Transition days are the hardest, right? Your days are up ended. The dynamic between you and your partner is completely different. It makes you question wanting to be a stepmom, right?
In this episode, we discuss:
-the amount of things kids bring back and forth
-the forced small talk
-the dynamic shift of your house/relationship
-having to hear about the mom...and more
That's not all. You'll also get a few tips of what to do! No gatekeeping here!
To submit topics you want on the podcast, fill out this form.If you're serious about having a community of stepmoms that get it, join us inside The Stepmom Side Community!
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After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!
Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
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Abby is a content creator discussing the inequities of domestic labor in relationships. She’s a full-time working mom of two kids and works in social and digital strategy.
In this episode, Abby talks about how she started as a "mommy influencer" and then "accidentally" switched to shedding light on the inequality of domestic labor-aka: running the household.
Connect with Abby:
on Instagram
on TikTokWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!
Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
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Destini Ann is a parent coach, author, and international speaker. Her genuine personality shines through as she translates the intricate psychology of parenting into relatable, digestible content for her community. With her empathetic teaching style, Destini empowers parents to reshape the culture of their homes through conscious communication, intentional connection, and positive discipline.
In this episode, Destini talks through how being labeled the "bad kid" affected her through adulthood and what affect it had on relationships. She opens up about how not having coping mechanisms affected her relationships and her parenting.
Stay until the end to hear about parenting with ADHD and how becoming a parenting expert was an accident.
Connect with Destini on Instagram
Here are her "Positive Parenting Scripts"Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
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Any of this sound relatable?
You think the kids should be doing X, but your partner is ok with them doing Y.
You think if you're MORE loving/kind, the ex will like you.
Your partner thinks you should enjoy having the kids around every.damn.minute.
Sounds like "Let Down City", right?
Listen in as I walk you through why your expectations set you up for failure and how to help alleviate that.Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
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This episode is jam packed with so much information and a heartbreaking story that had me tear up. Mick and Kindra discuss the following:
-What is parental alienation?
-How hard is it to prove?
-Why the court system is a "money making" machine
-What is an "offense report"?
-Why stepping away can actually help the child
Kindra has been subject to parental alienation for the past 4 years. Mick experienced this for a brief time before his ex spouse passed away. They provide both the female and male perspective.
on Instagram
on YouTube
National Parents Organization
The Aftermath Podcast
www.kindraspeaks.com
Mick's book: Burning AmericaWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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In this podcast, you'll hear about:
-What my stepson's first impression of me was
-What it was like going back and forth
-Why he was nervous about moving in full time
-How he views me now
-How a stepmom can make things easier
...and then some. Be prepared to laugh through this episode and hear the inner workings of our relationship.
Let me know what resonates with you!Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!
Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.
All things Alicia visit www.aliciakrasko.com
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What 2023 was like behind the scenes....
-coached more stepmoms than ever!
-launched Resentment to Relief: A Stepmom's Guide to Letting Go
-added "Quick Wins" to The Stepmom Side Community
-switched platforms for the community
-LAUNCHED THIS PODCAST!
...and more. Part of this episode turns into the coaching call you might not know you needed. ❤️Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.
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