This week on the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, fellow stepmom and Estate Planner Kerri Koen is on to dive into all things estate planning and stepmom life. This interview was originally recorded for KICK-ASS Stepmom, my online platform for stepmoms however the conversation was so valuable we are sharing it here too. We talk about: Tough conversations all stepfamilies need to have Ways to make estate planning feel less daunting and final How to avoid conflict in your stepfamily Things stepfamilies...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Best-Selling Author Dr. Sherrie Campbell is back on the show. Sherri specializes in helping healthy people cut ties with toxic people in their lives and the story she shares today goes deep on how (and why) this work is so important. In this episode, we dive into her personal experience as a child of divorce with multiple step-parents and how it has shown up in her relationships today, including her role as a...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Divorce and Co-Parenting Coach Samantha Boss is on the show to dive into all things co-parenting plans and dealing with a high-conflict ex. Through her personal experience and 8-year battle dealing with a high-conflict and narcissistic ex-husband, Samantha started supporting other women going through the same thing to help them feel empowered and less alone.  In this episode, we talk about her life as a single mom and the things she does to make...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Darren and I are diving into something that is not talked about enough in the stepmom space - burnout. As a stepmom you’re showing up, doing all the things and simultaneously feeling resentful. We’ve all been there… and a lot of you are there right now. In this episode, we discuss how to talk to your partner about the way you’re feeling, how to create change in your stepfamily life, how to take a step back without feeling bad and what partners can do...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Darren is back and we are getting real by diving into the assumptions that people online make about our marriage, stepkids and the ex. From my relationship with my stepdaughter to the strength of our marriage, having strict rules at home and does the ex really hate me? We are covering it all!  Upcoming Masterclass: Beat Stepmom Burnout Secure your spot at www.jamiescrimgeour.com/burnout Join KICK-ASS Stepmom Work With Jamie...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Stepmom and Authenticity Coach Kat Jon is back on the show to talk about what it means to be an authentic stepmom. In this episode, we chat about how her life has changed as a stepmom now that she has her stepkids full time, her new book “Authentic” and how the real stepmom experience can truly rock us to our core.  For more from Kat, connect with her at @kat.jon Listen to: 191. The Real Stepmom Experience + The Zero F*cks Movement with Kat Jon...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am flying solo to give you a big life update + dive into some of the questions you asked on Instagram.   An update on the ex, how to stop feeling frumpy, how I manage my home and keep it clean, what to do when the ex won’t pay for anything, getting your sparkle back, how my biggest insecurity encouraged me to get a boob lift, my fav stepmom resources - we are covering it all.    Plus, fast forward to our stepkids' weddings with me and see how I...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am chatting with Best-Selling Author and lawyer Rebecca Zung. As a globally sought-after expert in negotiation and co-parenting with a high-conflict personality, Rebecca shares tips and strategies to help you effectively negotiate with a high-conflict ex, and win.    We also dive into why narcissism and gaslighting go hand in hand and how to navigate this effectively.    For more from Rebecca, find her on IG @rebeccazung   Join KICK-ASS...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am interviewing Stepmom, Bio Mom and Podcast Host Mindy Wender about her unique perspective on blended family life.  Mindy and I dive into co-parenting special needs children and what people really need to understand, sending rage texts (and why it’s not the most productive form of communication) and how to properly deal with a high-conflict ex.  She also shares how different her two co-parenting situations are (with her ex and her partner's ex)...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am chatting with Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Best-Selling Author Dr. Sherrie Campbell who specializes in helping healthy people cut ties with toxic people in their lives. In this episode, we talk about strategies for co-parenting with a high-conflict ex who is trying to interfere with your relationship with your stepkids, setting boundaries with a narcissist and the useful tips and strategies she used in her own life navigating dating...

That’s right, LeAnn Rimes is on the show! In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, LeAnn Rimes and I talk about her experience as a stepmom. We dive into the healing that it forced her to do, how she dealt with her personal life being blasted in the media, the narratives that it created, boundaries, personal values and the feeling of being an outsider (which is so common in stepmom life). This episode is a good reminder that the real human experience is similar for everyone, famous...

In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, my stepdaughter Madison and I dive into the questions you asked us on Instagram. We talk about what it was like for her to have divorced parents, if she prefers joint celebrations, what I did or didn’t do right when I first started dating her dad, whether she feels loyalty to her mom, what it was like when we had our daughter Reese, and so much more!   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching ...

In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Stepmom coach and creator of VIP Stepmom Naja Hall is going to call you out, inspire you and have you in tears of laughter. We dive into: Dealing with a high-conflict ex Being addicted to the chaos Stepmom insecurity When we think a Stepmom should call it quits and so much more! For more from Naja connect with her at @vipstepmom on IG   Listen to Ep. 14 How To Deal With A High-Conflict Ex with Naja Hall here. Listen to Ep. 21...

In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Psychotherapist and Marriage Counsellor Mary T. Kelly and I get real about stepmom life.   In this episode we tackle why stepmoms are so consumed with the ex, how to get out of that head space, the competition between moms and stepmoms and important boundaries that all step-couples need to set.   This is a must-listen for ALL Stepmoms.   For more from Mary connect with her at https://realstepfamilies.com   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom...

In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Terri Cole, author of The Boundary Boss, shares game-changing information on how to set boundaries and stop being a high-functioning codependent. For more from Terri, connect with her on Instagram at @terricole For all links mentioned visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com/podcast/113   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience FREE: When Should...

In this episode, I chat with Brooke Leslie from The Struggling Stepmom about our experiences as stepmoms, including what we wish we would have known about the court process and what you need to know if you are dating a man with kids. Disclaimer: this episode includes advice we didn’t take ourselves, but wish we did. For more from Brooke, connect with her on Instagram at @thestrugglingstepmom   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE:...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am interviewing fellow Stepmom Coach Mindy Kyle to dive into all things stepmom life.   We discuss:   Adult stepchildren Step grand babies How stepmom stress doesn't end when they turn 18 Making the decision to divorce, or change her mindset around stepmom life What happened when we started doing the work on ourselves The things we wish we would have done in those early days The evolution of her relationship with the ex   There are so many...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Darren is back to answer the questions about stepmom and blended family life that were submitted on Instagram. In this episode: Do we keep our finances together or separate? When does child support end in our agreement and why it's important to make sure the end is clear, not assumed Our communication with the ex now that the kids are getting older Our thoughts on venting about stepmom life and co-parenting to family and friends Co-parenting now...

This week on the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am interviewing Happiness and Self Love Advocate Drew Holst. After his marriage ended a few years ago, Drew went on a journey of healing and self-love and really finding himself post-divorce. Now, he shares his experience openly and candidly on social media. In this episode, we talk about: Finding yourself post-divorce What self-love really is How people pleasing and self-sacrifice can lead to resentment His healing journey...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie and Darren dive into how disengaging has been one of the best strategies Jamie has used to thrive in her role as a stepmom and how Darren supports this strategy. They share: The right (and wrong) way to disengage How to know if a stepmom needs to take a step back How to communicate your needs with your family What partners need to understand about disengaging  and more!    Want more from Jamie? Check out her website Follow along on...

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am chatting with New York Times Bestselling Author and the founder of Fairplay, Eve Rodsky about the unfair distribution of unpaid labour in marriages and how it comes into play for stepmoms. We cover: The importance of communication Creating shifts in how you're running your home Fairplay being a gender issue, not a money issue Negotiating the domestic workload The emotional labour of women (and stepmoms) Fairplay in the stepfamily dynamic Why...

Divorce Coach and Author Kate Anthony is back on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast for a candid conversation about the mental load and division of responsibilities between husbands and wives.  In this episode: Why Kate believes the institution of marriage is set up to serve and benefit men The unfair mental load in marriages Understanding that just because it's not done the way you want, doesn't mean its wrong Why wives have had enough The overstepping stepmom  and more! Plus, Kate and Jamie...

In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie Interviews Relationship and Intimacy Coach Jake Woodard. Jake shares about the power of polarity in relationships and how men embracing their masculine and women embracing their feminine energy, can lead to more intimacy and satisfaction in life. In this episode:  Masculine and feminine energy The man’s role in protecting his wife How Jake thinks boundaries should be set His thoughts on the husband’s responsibility to protect their...

This week on the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie interviews Amber Trejo. Amber is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified clinical trauma professional who specializes in complex childhood trauma and the family system. She is the founder and CEO of Holding Hearts Counseling in Indianapolis. She is also a wife and mama to 3 wild boys on her own journey to heal from childhood trauma and break generational cycles of trauma and abuse. Jamie and Amber discuss How our childhood...