Back To School

I have some news! My book about being a stepmom has officially been published! If you're interested, here is the link to Amazon. Please leave your feedback in the comments or email me at [email protected]. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ponderingnook.substack.com/subscribe

Hi, stepmoms! Whether your stepchild or stepchildren start school in August or September, it is about to be upon us again soon! I wanted to drop in and talk about the school-year aggravations that visit many stepmoms, especially with kids going back and forth between two households. I discuss missing homework, lost socks, and the dreaded lunch box. Do you have questions or a topic you’d like me to address on the podcast? Comment here or email me: [email protected] xoxo This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ponderingnook.substack.com/subscribe

Thanks for listening! I’m now a Certified Mindset & Life Coach for women, with deep experience as a stepmom (author of No Little Girl Ever Dreams Of Becoming A Stepmom). I will listen closely, help you nail down clear, actionable goals—like setting healthy boundaries, quieting inner criticism, or reclaiming your sense of self—and keep you accountable for real, measurable progress.Book a free introductory call here to explore if we’re a good match. If you’re not ready for a call yet and would like to write me, please email me at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ponderingnook.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I talk about stepmoms who feel like they're overcompensating for others, namely bio mom or their partner within their stepmom role.You can hear me being interviewed by ⁠Andrew G Marshall - Therapy⁠ at The Meaningful Life Podcast about being a stepmom. Tune in! ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BjFt5Rz386yzjwPAvQkah...⁠ Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ponderingnook.substack.com/subscribe

Do people comment about whether or not your stepkids look like you? We stepmoms have to field all kinds of comments and opinions about our role and this is one of them. Tune in to hear feedback from other stepmoms on this fascinating topic!If you like this episode, you may also like "Great Expectations"Find more from me at The Pondering Nook on ⁠Substack⁠. You can subscribe to get my articles for free. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ponderingnook.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to season 8 of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast! For the first episode, I discuss feelings of anger and how our stepmom roles can cause us to feel emotionally fried to an unhealthy degree. Join me as I discuss stepmom feedback about their experiences and advice on managing anger. Please find The Pondering Nook at Substack and thank you for listening! xoxo This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ponderingnook.substack.com/subscribe

This week I discuss scenarios where stepmoms had to put their foot down and just say NO to doing things they used to do after finding themselves tired, resentful, and just DONE. I got some great feedback from stepmoms so tune in! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ponderingnook.substack.com/subscribe

Are your partner's expectations of your stepmom role realistic or do you think they expect too much from you? Tune in to this first episode of season 7 as I discuss the dynamics of partner expectations and how they affect the mental and emotional journey of a stepmom. Thank you for listening! xoxoIf you like this episode, you may also want to hear, "⁠All The Things Stepmoms Wish You Knew⁠"Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me!Find my articles about being a stepmom at ⁠The Pondering Nook⁠ & at ⁠I⁠⁠, Stepmother ⁠at Medium. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ponderingnook.substack.com/subscribe

Hey, stepmoms! This week I share feedback from stepmoms regarding their most aggravating issues on and around transition days with the other household. There was a lot to unpack here and if you're a stepmom who's at her wit's end and needs some relief, tune in and realize that you're not alone! Thank you for listening. xoxoIf you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me!Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother at Medium.You can help support The Pondering Stepmom Podcast with a monthly donation of your choice to keep the episodes coming at https://anchor.fm/ponderingstepmompodcast/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ponderingnook.substack.com/subscribe

In this holiday bonus episode, I explore feedback from stepmoms about the things they wish others could understand the most about their role. Please tune in to this episode if you're a stepmom who wants to relate to other stepmoms like you AND feel free to share this podcast with someone who may both appreciate it and learn from it. Thank you for listening. xoxo This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ponderingnook.substack.com/subscribe