The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast
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Ep 234Setting Boundaries, High-Functioning Codependency + A Game-Changing Stepmom Perspective with Terri Cole [re-release]
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 A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See Thanks to our sponsors: CUPLA | Get 3 Months Free using the code "JAMIE" via the link below or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app Tonic Site Shop | Use the code JAMIE15 for 15% off at www.jamiescrimgeour.com/tonic Metabolic Balance | Get $100 off Jen's Metabolic Reset program with the code KICKASSSTEPMOM at https://www.jentherhn.com
Ep 233Advice For New Stepmoms + What You Need To Know If You're Dating A Man With Kids with Brooke Leslie [re-release]
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: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See Thanks to our sponsors: Cozy Earth | cozyearth.com/kickassstepmom and use the code COZYJAMIE for 30% off OSEA | Clean skincare. Head to www.oseamailibu.com and use code KICKASSSTEPMOM for 10% off at checkout Val Fleury Skin | Jamie's LED Mask. Head to https://valfleuryskin.com?glow=4087HFH and use coupon code Jamie20 for 20% off.
Ep 232Adult Stepkids, Step-Grandbabies + The Secret To Stepmom Success with Mindy Kyle
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 takeaways for stepmoms in this episode! MENTIONED EPISODES: Listen to Ep. 135: When The Stepkids Grow Up + How Stepmoms Unknowingly Create Pain For Themselves with Mindy Kyle Listen to Ep 097: Improve (Stepfamily) Relationships With The Enneagram with Sara Jane Case WANT MORE FROM JAMIE? Check out the website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community FREE GUIDE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See FOR MORE FROM MINDY: Check out her website Follow her on Instagram Find her on Facebook EPISODE SPONSORS: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. CUPLA | Get 3 Months Free using the code "JAMIE" via this link or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app Val Fleury Skin | Jamie's LED Mask. Head to https://valfleuryskin.com?glow=4087HFH and use coupon code Jamie20 for 20% off. Better Help | Visit betterhelp.com/stepmom today to get 10% off your first month.
Ep 231Q+A with Darren: Finances, Adult "Kid" Child Support, Venting About The Ex
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 that kids are older and what that looks like and more! WANT MORE FROM JAMIE?Check out the website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook RESOURCES FOR STEPMOMS: Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community FREE GUIDE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience FREE GUIDE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See EPISODE SPONSORS + LINKSLMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. RITUAL | Get 25% off your first month at www.ritual.com/stepmom Val Fleury Skin | Jamie's LED Mask. Head to https://valfleuryskin.com?glow=4087HFH and use coupon code Jamie20 for 20% off.
Ep 230People Pleasing, Overcoming Resentment, Finding Yourself Post Divorce + Ending Unaligned Friendships with Drew Holst
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 post-divorce Having a positive co-parenting relationship and what that looks like for Drew and his ex Ending unaligned friendships and more! WANT MORE FROM JAMIE? Check out the website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community FREE GUIDE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience FREE GUIDE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See FOR MORE FROM DREW: Follow him on Instagram: @the_drew_holst THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. CUPLA | Get 3 Months Free using the code "JAMIE" via this link or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app Cozy Earth | cozyearth.com/COZYJAMIE40 and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off
Ep 229Disengaging As A Stepmom (The Right Way) with Darren + Jamie
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 Instagram Follow along on Facebook Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See Thanks to Our Sponsors: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. RITUAL | Get 25% off your first month at www.ritual.com/stepmom OSEA | Clean skincare. Head to www.oseamailibu.com and use code KICKASSSTEPMOM for 10% off at checkout.
Ep 228Domestic + Emotional Load Of The Mom/Stepmom: Negotiating Fairplay with Eve Rodsky
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 Jamie was resentful of Darren in the beginning and more! Want more from Jamie? Check out the website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See. For More From Eve: Instagram: @everodsky Grab copy of her book, Fairplay: https://amzn.to/44zq0bn Get the deck: https://amzn.to/44v8bdq Thanks to Our Sponsors: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. CUPLA | Get 3 Months Free using the code "JAMIE" via this link or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app Cozy Earth | cozyearth.com/COZYJAMIE40 and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off
Ep 227The Invisible Load, Why Marriages Fail + Overstepping Stepmoms with Kate Anthony
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 get raw and real about their different perspectives. Want more from Jamie? Check out the website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See For more from Kate: Follow her on Instagram Check out her Facebook page Join her Facebook group Connect on TikTok Grab a copy of her new book, The D Word here. Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. CUPLA | Get 3 Months Free using the code "JAMIE" via this link or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app RITUAL | Get 25% off your first month at www.ritual.com/stepmom
Ep 226Build Strong Intimacy With Masculine + Feminine Polarity with Jake Woodard
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 partner from the ex Why you can't lead a healthy family until you become emotionally healthy yourself Where women's desire for control is coming from Protecting stepmoms from issues with the ex Healing from childhood trauma Grief and forgiveness ...and so much more! Want more from Jamie? Check out her website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Resources for stepmoms: Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See For more from Jake Woodard: Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cri2ceyg3uD/?hl=en Watch them on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B_eQCJOM6k Listen to their Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-awake-with-jake-show/id1390684172 Thanks to Our Sponsors: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Tonic Site Shop | www.jamiescrimgeour.com/tonic and use the code JAMIE15 for 15% off CUPLA | Get 3 Months Free using the code "JAMIE" via this link or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app
Ep 225Stepmoms Constantly In Fight Or Flight + Why You're Feeling Like An Outsider with Amber Trejo
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 trauma affects us as adult Learning to regulate emotions when you grew up in chaos Why stepmoms may feel like an outsider Challenging the stories and narratives in our head Strategies for regulating our nervous system Want more from Jamie? Check out the website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See. For More From Amber Trejo: Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambertrejo_/ Check out her Website: www.holdingheartscounselingindy.com Get her Nervous System Guide: https://www.holdingheartscounselingindy.com/nervous-system-guide Thanks to Our Sponsors: Moonbird | Head to moonbird.life and use code KICKASSSTEPMOM for $20 off. LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase. Cozy Earth | cozyearth.com/COZYJAMIE40 and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off
Ep 224Perfectionism, Anxiety, Jealousy + When Being a Stepmom Doesn't Feel How You Thought It Would with Jennifer Teplin
In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie interviews Jennifer Teplin. Jennifer is the founder and clinical director of Manhattan Wellness, a boutique psychotherapy practice in New York. With mentions in Cosmopolitan and Oprah magazine, along with her master's degree from Columbia University, Jennifer has not only created a space for therapeutic healing - she has created a movement that changes the landscape of therapy and counselling. In this episode, we dive into... Stepmom/Mom guilt for not feeling the way they think they should about motherhood. Navigating jealousy and comparison to the ex. Perfectionism, anxiety and our need for control. And so much more! WANT MORE FROM JAMIE? Check out the website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See. For More From Jennifer Teplin: Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manhattan.wellness/ Check out her website: https://manhattanwellness.org/jennifer Thanks to Our Sponsors: Jen the RHN | Metabolic Reset program: https://www.jentherhn.com save $100 with the code KICKASSSTEPMOM LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase. Cozy Earth | cozyearth.com/COZYJAMIE40 and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off
223: SOLO: Adult Stepkids, Finances + Stop Looking At The Exes Social Media
In this solo episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie sits down to the mic and answers questions submitted by her community over on Instagram. She's talking about: What to do if you don't agree with the financial support for your stepkids How to repair when there is a fight in front of the kids Self care routines Her go-to make-up Wellness routines Challenges that come with having adult stepkids Tips for moving into the house your husband lived in with the ex and more... Let's get social: Check out the website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Want more from Jamie? Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See 1:1 Coaching & Mentorship: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Thanks to Our Sponsors: Jen the RHN | Metabolic Reset program: https://www.jentherhn.com save $100 with the code KICKASSSTEPMOM LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase. Val Fleury Skin | Jamie's LED Mask. Head to https://valfleuryskin.com?glow=4087HFH and use coupon code Jamie20 for 20% off.
222: The Gaslight Effect + Minimizing The Stepmom Experience With Dr. Robin Stern
This week on the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast we are sharing an exclusive interview from inside KICK-ASS Stepmom Community. Dr. Robin Stern, is a licensed psychoanalyst, educator, author, and commentator. As a renowned expert in gaslight manipulation, emotional intelligence and women in leadership, she coined the term "gaslight effect". In this interview we talk about the different types of gaslighters, the behaviours that can sometimes lead to gaslighting, how you can redirect when you feel like you are being gaslit and so much more! To get access to extra podcast episodes, my workshops, private chatroom and more join KICK-ASS Stepmom Today. 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 When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See. www.jamiescrimgeour.com/shouldidisengage Get The Free Ebook 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience. www.jamiescrimgeour.com/redefine For More From Dr. Robin Stern: Follow them on Instagram: @drrobinstern Listen to her podcast: The Gaslight Effect Podcast Check out her Books: Robin Stern Books Thanks to Our Sponsors: Moonbird | Head to moonbird.life and use code KICKASSSTEPMOM for $20 off. LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase. Cozy Earth | cozyearth.com/COZYJAMIE40 and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off
221: Divorce, Grief, Co-Parenting + Happiness As A Single Mom with Kaitlyn Nilles
In this week's episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast Jamie interviews Kaitlyn Nilles of Honesty Kaitlyn. Jamie and Kaitlyn dive into her divorce, her new co-parenting relationship, her commitment to remaining friends with her co-parent, and the power of language in referring to the ex. We also talk about how Kaitlyn's experience as a child of divorce has influenced how she co-parents with her former husband, how they navigated their separation and so much more... WANT MORE FROM JAMIE? Check out her website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community: Free Guide 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See For More From Kaitlyn Nilles: Follow them on Instagram: @honestly.kaitlyn Check out her Tik Tok: @honestly.kaitlyn Listen to her podcast: I didn't sign up for this Thanks to Our Sponsors: Jen the RHN | Metabolic Reset program: https://www.jentherhn.com save $100 with the code KICKASSSTEPMOM LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase. HB Face | hbface.com/jamiescrimgeour and use code HBJAMIE for 20% your order
220: Finding A Good Lawyer, A Stepmoms Role In Court + How Not To Suck At Divorce
Jamie sits down with Divorce Lawyer Morgan Stogsdill and Comedian Andrea Rappaport of The How Not To Suck A Divorce Podcast. They discuss: Why you need a good lawyer Why you should interview 3 lawyers before hiring one What holds people back in the divorce process A stepmoms role in court The truth about child support and more... WANT MORE FROM JAMIE? Check out the website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See. FOR MORE FROM MORGAN & ANDREA: Follow them on Instagram: @hownottosuckatdivorce Check out their Website: hownottosuckatdivorce.com Listen to their Podcast: How Not to Suck at Divorce on Apple Podcasts Check out their Divorce Crash Course: How not to Suck at Divorce - Divorce Guide Thanks to Our Sponsors: Cozy Earth: cozyearth.com/COZYJAMIE40 and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off Stepmom life Coaching and Mentorship: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Jen's Metabolic Reset program: https://www.jentherhn.com save $100 with the code KICKASSSTEPMOM
219: Navigating Stepkids With Mini-Wife Syndrome with Mary T Kelly
This week, we are sharing one of our most popular conversations from The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community. Jamie chats with one of our favourite experts, Marriage Therapist and Stepmom Coach Mary T. Kelly. This conversation is full of practical tips and advice, including: - What 'mini-wife' syndrome is and strategies on how to respond - Why Jamie + Mary dislike the term - What should come first, the kids or your marriage? - Being jealous of your stepkids and so much more! MASTERCLASS: How To Minimize Conflict WIth High Conflict Ex www.jamiescrimgeour.com/highconflictmasterclass WANT MORE FROM JAMIE? Check out her website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community FREE GUIDE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See For More From Mary T Kelly: Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realstepmoms/ Check out her website: https://realstepfamilies.com/ Thanks to Our Sponsors: Moonbird | Head to moonbird.life and use code KICKASSSTEPMOM for $20 off LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase.
218: Loyalty Binds, Co-Parenting Mistakes + Reconnection with Dr. Jody Carrington
In this week's episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie interviews renowned psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington. Jody has a no-nonsense and candid approach backed by her clinical knowledge, it's that combination that makes her one of our favourite guests. Join them for an unfiltered conversation on - Life in your 40's Parenting and anxiety in the digital age The power of reconnection Loyalty binds and what's really going on for our kids in transitions How we can use acknowledgement and reconnection to improve the mom stepmom relationship 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 For More From Dr. Jody Carrington: Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodycarrington Check out their website:https://www.drjodycarrington.com/ Listen to their podcast: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/podcast/ Thanks to Our Sponsors: Attend The Masterclass With The High Conflict Ex www.jamiescrimgeour.com/highconflictmasterclass Cozy Earth - cozyearth.com/COZYJAMIE40 and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off LMNT - My Go To Electrolyte Drink - www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase
217: When The Exes Are Friends, Growth As A Stepmom, Why She Made A Stepmom Movie with Kit Rich
This week, Jamie interviews Kit Rich for the second time. Kit Rich is a fitness entrepreneur, writer, and feature film director. As a top fitness coach, she's trained some of the world's most recognizable and award-winning actors and musicians. Kit has also built a popular online community where she's helped thousands learn to love their bodies and achieve their health and fitness goals. Named one of the Top Five Trainers in Los Angeles by SHAPE Magazine, Kit has been featured for her work on TV and in magazines, and her writing has been seen on the stage, in the LA Times, SELF, and more. They discuss: Life update since Kit was last on the pod Her transition from celebrity fitness trainer to writer Her Movie, A Stepmom's Story Dynamics when entering a family as a new stepmom Navigating jealousy and so much more! 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 Attend The Masterclass With The High Conflict Ex www.jamiescrimgeour.com/highconflictmasterclass For more from Kit: Website: https://www.kitrich.com IG: @onlykitrich Thanks to Our Sponsors: LMNT - My Go To Electrolyte Drink - www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase HB Face | hbface.com/jamiescrimgeour and use code HBJAMIE for 20% your order
216: Her Husband Died at 34. Grief, Healing + Holistic Wealth with Keisha Blair
This week's guest Keisha Blair, is an award-winning international best selling author, who took the most tragic situation - the death of her husband - and completely transformed her life. In this episode: Holistic wealth and what it actually means Following your gut Not listening to what other people say The process of doing the work Not playing the victim 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 When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See. www.jamiescrimgeour.com/shouldidisengage Get The Free Ebook 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience. www.jamiescrimgeour.com/redefine For More From Keisha: Follow her on Instagram: @KeishaOBlair Website: www.keishablair.com/the-book www.instititeonholisticwealth.com Check out her viral article: My Husband Died at 34: Here are 40 Life Lessons I Learned From It Thanks To Our Sponsors: Cozy Earth | cozyearth.com/COZYJAMIE40 and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off HB Face | hbface.com/jamiescrimgeour and use code HBJAMIE for 20% off your order Moonbird | moonbird.life and use code KICKASSSTEPMOM for $20 off
215: Life Update + Answering Stepmom Questions With Darren
Darren is back for a life update and to answer all of your stepmom questions. Plus we are diving into a few "what would we do" questions submitted by other stepmoms based on real things going on in their lives. In this episode: how we will treat our daughter when my adult stepkids move out dealing with stepmom resentment handling adult stepkids living at home what does bio mom really think? and more! Mentioned Resources: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching for next-level stepmom coaching with Jamie LMNT | Get a free sample pack with every purchase at www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom HB Face | hbface.com/jamiescrimgeour and use code HBJAMIE for 20% your order 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
214: How I Finally Lost Weight + Balanced My Hormones with Jen Vasey
Weight Loss, gut health, + balancing your hormones. They are all related. It feels like such a taboo subject, but we are going there because, for too long, I was feeling uncomfortable in my body. I felt like I was doing everything right and yet nothing was working. Until I found today's guest, Jen Vasey and her Metabolic Reset program that not only reset my metabolism but truly changed the way I look at my health and habits, too. Jen is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Top Metabolic Balance Coach in Canada, and her program is truly transformative. In this episode, we dive into: What self-love and loving your body really means to me Finding a lifestyle that works for you The importance of stress and sleep management Gut health + balancing your hormones Being conscious of how your habits make you feel How The Metabolic Reset works and who it's for and more! 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 For More From Jen: Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen.the.rhn/ Website: https://www.jentherhn.com/ Mentioned Resources: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching for next-level stepmom coaching with Jamie Get $100 off Jen's Metabolic Reset program with the code KICKASSSTEPMOM at https://www.jentherhn.com
213: Parenting Teens, Divorce, Co-Parenting + Marrying A Younger Man with Caroline Stanbury
In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie interviews Caroline Stanbury from the Real Housewives of Dubai. Outside of her role on the RHOD, Caroline is also a mother, wife, creator, entrepreneur and host of the Uncut and Uncensored podcast. Join them for an unfiltered conversation on - Marriage Divorce Life after 40 Marrying a much younger man + Her kids reaction to him Co-parenting Facelifts and BJ's ...They literally cover it all! 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 For More From Caroline: Follow them on Instagram: @carolinestanbury Watch them on YouTube: Caroline Stanbury Youtube Listen to their podcast: Uncut and Uncensored with Caroline Stanbury Thanks to Our Sponsors: Cozy Earth - cozyearth.com/COZYJAMIE40 and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off LMNT - My Go To Electrolyte Drink - www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase Moonbird - moonbird.life use code KICKASSSTEPMOM for $20 off
212: Why I'm Jealous Of My Stepdaughter, Women Judging Women + All Things Motherwound with Bethany Webster
In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie sits down for her second interview with one of our favourite past guests, Bethany Webster. Bethany is a coach, speaker, and author, renowned for her work on healing the Mother Wound. Jamie and Bethany dive into the transformative impact of Bethany's work, exploring how it has influenced Jamie's relationships, perspective, and overall life. Listen in and find out why Jamie says this is one of the most important books she has ever read! 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 For More From Bethany Webster: Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherwound/ Download the Mother Wound E Book: https://www.bethanywebster.com/ Thanks to Our Sponsors: Tonic Site Shop - www.jamiescrimgeour.com/tonic and use the code JAMIE15 for 15% off LMNT - www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase CUPLA - Get 3 Months Free using the code "JAMIE" via this link or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app
211: Parental Alienation, Dysfunctional Families + Repairing Broken Relationships with Nedra Glover Tawwab
In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie sits down for a second time with Nedra Glover Tawwab. Nedra is a licensed therapist, renowned relationship and boundary expert and a NYT best-selling author. It's no surprise our first conversation was one of our most popular episodes, and she's here to share even more. Together we dive into: The power of language in stepfamilies Setting and holding boundaries, even when no one else respects them Addressing parental alienation How a simple mindset shift can improve your relationship with the ex Dysfunctional families, repairing relationships and so much more! Be sure to also check out episode 122 if you want to hear more with Jamie and Nedra. 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 For More From Nedra Glover Tawwab: Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab Read their book: Set Boundaries Find Peace Check out: Set Boundaries Find Peace Deck Listen to their podcast: You Need to Hear This Thanks to Our Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Head to www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off LMNT | Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase
210: Recovering From Burnout + Permission To Rest Ashley Neese
In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie sits down with Ashley Neese, a renowned breathwork teacher, author and self-care advocate. This conversation comes at the perfect time as Jamie navigates her own personal experience with burnout. Tune in as Ashley shares practical strategies for prioritizing rest, reconnecting with yourself, and recovering from burnout. Together they discuss Prioritizing Rest in Real Life Tools for Self-Reconnection Sitting in Discomfort for Growth Intentional Self-Check-Ins Recovering from Burnout, and so much more... Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Ashley Neese's wealth of knowledge and experience! 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 For More From Ashley: Follow them on Instagram: wwww.instargam.com/ashley_neese Check our their website: www.ashleyneese.com Listen to their podcast: The Deeper Call Permission to Rest book Substack Newsletter Thanks to Our Sponsors: Cozy Earth - www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off LMNT My Go To Electrolyte Drink - www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase
209: Effects of Divorce on Children + Understanding Your Origin Wounds, Vienna Pharaon
In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Vienna Pharaon, a renowned therapist and author. They discuss the profound concept of "origin wounds" and how understanding and addressing them can pave the way for healing and growth in the present day. The dive into their shared experience as children of divorce the power or apologizing and repairing your relationship with your stepkids/kids how our childhood experiences impact our adult relationships how to prevent your children from carrying the same wounds strategies to heal old wounds, and so much more! 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 For More From Vienna: Follow them on Instagram: @MindfulMFT Facebook.com/MindfulMFT ViennaPharaon.com Thanks to Our Sponsors: Cozy Earth - www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off LMNT My Go To Electrolyte Drink - www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase Superhuman - www.superhuman.app/register use code: KICKASSSTEPMOM for 1 month free CUPLA - Get 3 Months Free using the code "JAMIE" via this link or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app
208: Power in the Pause, Recovering from Burnout, Business Fails + What Now?
Welcome Back! In this episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie returns after a long pause at the end of 2023. From navigating business failures to recovering from burnout, this episode is a raw and honest exploration of setbacks and the resilience to move forward and importance of intentional pauses and stepping back to gain clarity. 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 Thanks to our sponsors: Check out jamiescrimgeour.com/kajabi for 3 months of Kajabi for only $99 until January 25th
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206: Stepparenting Teenagers + Young Adults
Jamie and her husband Darren reflect on changes in their relationship with the kids as they have become young adults and teenagers. They dive into how Jamie's role has changed, struggles with adult stepkids living at home and how they view "their time" with the kids. 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 Join The Mastermind: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/mastermind Thanks to Our Sponsors: LMNT My Go To Electrolyte Drink - www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase Poppy and Barley: www.poppybarley.com and use code KICKASSTEPMOM for 10% off
205: Gina Kirschenheiter on Co-Parenting, Stepmom Life + Forgiveness
In this episode of The Kick Ass Stepmom Podcast, Jamie sits down to chat with Gina Kirschenheiter from the cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Gina shares her story of how she went from a high-conflict divorce to a thriving co-parenting relationship with both her ex and her kids new stepmom. In addition to being on a hit Bravo show, Gina is the co-host of the podcast Orange Country, co-founder of CaraGala Skincare and a proud mom to her three children and three bonus children. Her refreshing take on navigating blended family life will have you quickly understanding why she became a fan favorite for her authenticity and captivating presence. For More From Gina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginakirschenheiter/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ginakirschenheiter Twitter: https://twitter.com/gkirschenheiter CaraGala Skincare Website: https://www.caragala.com/ Thanks to Our Sponsors: Cozy Earth - www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off LMNT My Go To Electrolyte Drink - www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase Superhuman - www.superhuman.app/register use code: KICKASSSTEPMOM for 1 month free
204: Clutter = Cortisol. The Psychology Behind Your Decluttering with Megan Golightly
Jamie talks with Megan Golightly of Go Simplified about the psychology behind decluttering and getting organized. As one of the most popular organizing and decluttering influencers in North America, Megan is best known for weaving her psychology background and interest in neuroscience into her content. She promotes the importance of mental health and positivity in her content… it's not just organizing tips. It goes so much deeper. This episode is a convo about how we can change the way we look at clutter and organizing… and how the stories about our STUFF are holding us back… Megan also shares a great strategy for transitioning clothes between parents' homes and minimizing the stress it can cause. 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 FREE GUIDE: Download The Secret To Improving Your Stepfamily Life: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freeguide FREE GUIDE: How To Transition Clothes Between Homes Stress-Free: (insert URL here) FREE GUIDE: How To Co-Parent With A HIgh Conflict Ex www.jamiescrimgeour.com/high-conflict-ex For More From Megan Follow along on Instagram or check out her website at www.go-simplified.com Thanks to Our Sponsors: Poppy and Barley: www.poppybarley.com and use code KICKASSTEPMOM for 10% off Cozy Earth - www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off LMNT My Go To Electrolyte Drink - www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase
203: How You Show Up In The Bedroom is How You Show Up In Life with Vanessa and Xander Marin
In this episode, Jamie interviews New York Times Best Selling authors Vanessa and Xander Marin. She's a sex therapist with 20 years of experience, he's a regular dude, and together they wrote Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life. They're the shockingly open, slightly nerdy, and seriously funny couple you'll be calling your new besties in no time. They share the ups and downs in their relationship while giving you step-by-step techniques for improving yours. Follow them on Instagram @vanessaandxander, and tune in to their podcast, Pillow Talks, for totally do-able sex tips, practical relationship advice, hilarious and honest stories of what really goes on behind closed bedroom doors, and so much more. It's the sex education you WISH you'd had! 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 FREE GUIDE: The Secret To Improving Your Stepfamily Life: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freeguide FREE GUIDE: How To Coparent With A High Conflict Ex: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/https://jamiescrimgeour.com/how-to-co-parent-with-high-conflict-ex For More From Vanessa and Xander Marin Follow them on Instagram Listen to their podcast: Pillow Talk Get Your Copy: Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life. Thanks to Our Sponsors: LMNT - www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with your purchase OSEA - www.oseamalibu.com and use the code KICKASSSTEPMOM for 10% off your order Tonic Site Shop - www.jamiescrimgeour.com/tonic and use the code JAMIE15 for 15% off
202: Stepmom Burnout + Anxiety: How To Deal with Michaela Bucchianeri
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
201: How To Minimize Stepmom Stress This School Year
Back to school can be a stressful time when it comes to co-parenting. Communication between schools, diving responsibilities between houses, getting aligned with routine and homework. It's another situation where when you're in a stepfamily, even the simplest things aren't simple. In this solo episode, Jamie shares tips for minimizing stress at back-to-school and responds to back-to-school stressors you submitted on IG. Stressors include: Who pays for what? What to do if other parent doesn't want to pay their share How to handle the stress of "meet the teacher night" with the other parent Should stepmom go to meet the teacher night? What to do is mom wants control of all back-to-school shopping. and more... 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 Work With Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership FREE GUIDES: The Secret To Improving Your Stepfamily Life www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freeguide Tips For Getting Your Stepkids Stuff Back From Their Moms www.jamiescrimgeour.com/givetheclothesback How To Co-Parent With A High Conflict Ex www.jamiescrimgeour.com/high-conflict-ex TAKE THE QUIZ: Is it time to Disengage? www.jamiescrimgeour.com/shouldidisengage SHOW SPONSORS: Cozy Earth - www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off LMNT - www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom for a free sample pack with purchase
200: Why Boundaries are Key to Your Stepmom Life with Terri Cole
For the 200th episode, I decided to share an exclusive podcast episode from the archive in The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community. Fellow stepmom, psychotherapist best-selling author, and global relationship and empowerment expert Terri Cole came into the membership to have a next-level conversation on boundaries. For more with Terri Cole, check out her book here: https://boundarybossbook.com/ 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 Get the Ebook: 120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook Sponsors: Visit LMNT for a free sample pack with purchase Cozy Earth – Use code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off Poppy Barley – Use code KICKASSSTEPMOM for 10% off
199: Life Update: Stepmom Stress, Burnout, Anxiety, Business + Self-Care
In this week's episode Jamie reflects on life lately. She shares an update on her anxiety, business, self care, and how it's mirroring her step-motherhood journey. Listen in to see how she's navigating it all. 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 Get 120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook Book A Coaching Call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching SHOW SPONSORS: LMNT: www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/stepmom
198: Should You Invite The Ex To Your Wedding? The Low Down On Our Wedding Day
Darren and Jamie share about their wedding day drama and stressors. They dive into: how they involved the kids in the wedding the legal hiccup they had before the wedding why they almost didn't get married drama with Jamie's divorced parents how they handled childcare what happened with the engagement Why Darren didn't ask Jamie's dad's permission what jamie wishes she were like on their wedding day and more. 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 Get The Ebook: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook Get Jamie's step-by-step framework for thriving as a stepmom. www.jamiescrimgeour.com/mastermind SHOW SPONSORS: LMNT: www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase CUPLA: Code JAMIE for 50% off one year subscription via this link or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app/ Visit Ela Handbags to check them out and use the code JAMIE15 for 15% off
197: Kari Boetcher on Being A Stepmom After A Separation, Parenting Teens
Jamie interviews TikTok Personality Kari Boetcher. Kari is a mom of 2 and a stepmom of 2 who recently announced her separation from her stepdaughter's father. In this episode we dive into the changes in her life, her strategies for parenting teenagers, going from living on food stamps to thriving as a business owner, her co-parenting relationships and how blended family life is going to change now that she and her husband have split. If you're not already following her, I highly recommend checking Kari out on TikTok 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 Thanks to Our Sponsors: Cozy Earth - use code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off. www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom for free sample pack with purcahse OSEA Malibu use code KICKASSSTEPMOM for 10% off
196: Managing The Reactions We Don't Feel Proud of with Maddy Ellberger
Maddy Ellberger is a New York State and Florida licensed therapist. Maddy provides a variety of evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Maddy specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, and stress management. In this episode, we talk about healthy coping mechanisms, how to change behaviours that aren't serving us, and how to manage reactions that we aren't proud of, and she talks about why venting is not an effective strategy for behaviour. For more from Maddy, visit www.drmaddyellberger.com or follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/millennialmindfulnessdoc/ SHOW SPONSORS: CUPLA: Code JAMIE for 50% off a one-year subscription via this link or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app/ COZY EARTH: visit www.cozyearth.com and use code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off OSEA Malibu use code KICKASSSTEPMOM for 10% off
195: When The Ex Wife Doesn't Accept The Ours Baby with Christie Rocha
Christie Rocha from the Sass Says Podcast shares her experience as an "ours baby" For more from Christie, find her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sasssays/ And listen to her podcast Sass Says 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 Get the Ebook: 120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook Thanks to Our Sponsors: My Go To Electrolyte Drink: www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom for a free sample pack with purchase. CUPLA: Code JAMIE for 50% off a one-year subscription via this link or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app/
194: The High Conflict Ex. What You Need To Know with Megan Hunter
Jamie interviews Megan Hunter, CEO of the High Conflict Institute. They discuss tips for dealing with high-conflict situations in your stepfamily life, high-conflict co-parenting relationships, how to recognize when you are in a high-conflict situation, high-conflict personalities, how to be proactive in dealing with them and more... Megan is also a Stepmom. For more from Megan visit: https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/megan-hunter 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 Thanks to Our Sponsors: LMNT - visit www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at www.betterhelp.com/STEPMOM and get on your way to being your best self.
193: Advice for new stepmoms, early blended family days + what we've learned in 10 years with Darren and Jamie
Jamie and Darren reflect on ten years of being married. Where they've grown, lessons they've learned, what their fights used to be like and advice they have for new couples. 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 Get 120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook Book A Coaching Call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching SHOW SPONSORS: LMNT: www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with purchase CUPLA: Code JAMIE for 50% off one year subscription via this link or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app/
192: Lose The Victim Mentality + Become Who You Are Meant To Be with Mimi Bouchard
Jamie interviews Mimi Bouchard about her life transformation. They talk about how to stop playing the victim and become who you are meant to be. To learn more about Mimi, her story and her Super Human App, visit https://www.superhuman.app/ Follow Mimi: https://www.instagram.com/mimibouchard/ For More From Jamie 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 FREE Download The Secret To Improving Your Stepfamily Life: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freeguide Work With Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Get 120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook Thanks To Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by LMNT. Go to www.drinkLMNT.com/stepmom/ to get a free sample pack with purchase. NuCalm - www.nucalm.com use code JAMIE10 for 10% off
191: The Real Stepmom Experience + The Zero F*cks Movement with Kat Johns
Jamie and Authenticity Coach, Kat Johns get real about their experience as stepmoms. Both Kat and Jamie love their stepkids and their life but are straight when they say the challenges of stepmotherhood are no joke. Despite living across the world from each other, their "stepmom experiences" are extremely similar. 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 120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook Work With Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching For More From Kat: Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katjohns Listen to the Real.Raw and Relatable Podcast https://katjohn.com.au/ Thanks to Our Sponsors: Cupla - use the code JAMIE at checkout to save 50% off an annual subscription https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=1557764033 Cozy Earth: use code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off www.jamiescrimgeour.com/cozyearth LMNT www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom for a free sample pack with purchase
190: Manage Stress, Minimize Triggers + Get Better Sleep Better Jim Poole of NuCalm
Jim Poole of NuCalm talks about the power of NuCalm in managing stress, minimizing triggers, increasing productivity and getting better sleep. Jamie has been using NuCalm for over a year and swears by it. Head to www.nucalm.com and use the code JAMIE10 to get 10% off. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/stepmom This episode is sponsored by LMNT. Visit www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with your purchase. For more from Jamie Scrimgeour: 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 Get 120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook
189: PT. 2 | Ayahuasca, Estrangement, Healing Generational Trauma with Shelbs
In this two-part episode, Jamie and Shelbs of Aya Within Podcast have an authentic conversation about childhood trauma, blended families, being a child of divorce, estrangement from parents, infidelity, self-love and more. For more from Shelbs: Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sshelbs/ Listen to The Aya Within Podcast Thanks To Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by LMNT. Go to www.drinkLMNT.com/stepmom/ to get a free sample pack with a purchase Cozy Earth - www.cozyearth.com and use code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off luxe bedding, pajamas and loungewear NuCalm - www.nucalm.com use code JAMIE10 for 10% off For More From Jamie 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 Work With Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Get 120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook
188: PT. 1 | Alienation, Half SIblings, Trauma, Infidelity, Cutting Ties + Ayahuasca with Shelbs
In this two part episode, Jamie and Shelbs of Aya Within Podcast have an authentic converation about childhood trauma, blended families, being a child of divorce, estrangement from parents, infidelity, self love and more. For more from Shelbs: follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sshelbs/ Listen to The Aya Within Podcast This episode is spnsored by LMNT. go to www.drinkLMNT.com to get a free sample pack with purchase Check out Tonic Site Shop: www.jamiescrimgeor.com/tonic use code JAMIE15 for 15% off 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 Work With Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Get 120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook
187: Joslynn Flowers on Full-Time Stepmotherhood
Joslynn Flowers is a full-time mom of 4, (the older 3 being her stepkids) and a certified stepmom coach, who resides in California. In her short time as a stepmom, she has experienced the many struggles that can come along with being a stepmom and blending a family. Within months of getting married, Joslynn found herself in the middle of a very high conflict co-parenting situation and custody battle which resulted in her husband being granted full physical and legal custody of the kids. Talk about NOT what you signed up for. In this episodes Joslynn shares her story, we talk about boundaries, the root of resentment, finding peace with the ex, explaining family dynamics to an ours baby and more… Connect with Joslynn on instagram at www.instagram.com/dailystepmom. You can also listen to her podcast The Daily Stepmom Podcast Join Redefine Stepmotherhood: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/mastermind Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership SHOW SPONSORS: This episode is sponsored by NuCalm. Use code JAMIE10 for 10% off your subscription at www.nucalm.com. Check out Tonic Site Shop: www.jamiescrimgeor.com/tonic use code JAMIE15 for 15% off
186: Leaving A Toxic Relationship With Dr. Heidi Brocke
Dr. Heidi Brocke is a Toxic Relationship Awareness & Healing Specialist. After spending 14 years in an extremely emotionally and narcissistically abusive relationship she broke the chains and turned her past into her passion; She left her 24 years career in healthcare to use her life experience and education to be the person she needed when she herself was trapped in the darkness of an unhealthy relationship to provide hope, healing, and freedom to those whose lives have been affected by toxic relationships, emotional abuse, and narcissistic behaviors. Heidi shares her story with Jamie as well as strategies for women who are also affected by toxic relationships. For more from Jamie 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 (formerly Exclusive Stepmom Community) www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership Download The Secret To Improving Your Stepfamily Life: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freeguide Book A Call With Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Join Redefine Stepmotherhood: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/mastermind For more from Heidi: https://coachingwithdrheidi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithdrheidi/ https://www.facebook.com/coachingwithdrheidi/ RESOURCES: The Toxic Profile Analysis - https://coachingwithdrheidi.com/toxicity-analysis The Break-Free Toxic Relationship Program - https://coachingwithdrheidi.com/break-free-from-toxic-relationships-healing-program Thanks To Our Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/stepmom Cozy Earth - www.cozyearth.com COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off
185: The Child Support System Is Flawed + Why You Shouldn't Bring Your Girlfriend To Kid's Soccer with Dennis Vetrano
Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr. and Jamie rift on all the issues that come up with the legal system when Jamie is chatting with stepmoms. Should a stepmom go to court? What do I think about spousal support? What's wrong with the child support system? Would I go after spousal support? When should you meet the kids? Why you shouldn't date before your divorce is final and more. For more from Dennis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvlaw/ Website: https://www.drvetranolaw.com/ You can also follow him on TikTok. 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 Join Redefine Stepmotherhood - www.jamiescrimgeour.com/mastermind Download The Secret To Improving Your Stepfamily Life: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freeguide This episode is sponsored by NuCalm. Use code JAMIE10 for 10% off your subscription at www.nucalm.com.