Michaela Bucchianeri PHD is a therapist and stepmom coach specializing in anxiety. In this episode Michalea and Jamie openly talk about the stepmom experience and why it's so common for stepmoms to experience anxiety.   They dive into: burnout as a stepmom signs of burnout different types of anxiety why anxiety is so common for stepmoms the power of mindful disengaging communicating with your partner about your stepfamily stress what to do if your partner isn't receptive to your experience.   For more from Michaela head to https://www.theanxiousstepmom.com/jamie and follow her on IG https://www.instagram.com/theanxiousstepmom/   You can also connect with Michaela in the chatroom of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community.   For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership Download The Secret To Improving Your Stepfamily Life: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freeguide Should You Disengage? Take The Quiz: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/shouldidisengage     Thanks to Our Sponsors: Poppy Barley – use code KICKASSSTEPMOM for 10% off OSEA Malibu use code KICKASSSTEPMOM for 10% off  LMNT - www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom for a free sample pack with purchase