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Fairytales & scary tales about the ups and downs of life as a stepmum with Katie Harrison and guests.When Katie fell in love with a Dad of two, seven years ago, she had no idea what lay ahead of her! The last few years have been a rollercoaster of incredible highs, and painful lows. Faced with very little support and huge societal stigma, Katie found the first few years of her Stepmum journey incredibly isolating and difficult. She's now on a mission to break down the stigma surrounding step ...
 
💫💫💫💫💫 Top 2% Podcast Worldwide 💫💫💫💫💫 #1 Christian Stepmom Podcast Co-Parent Well, Prevent Stepmom Burnout & Exhaustion, Stop Walking on Eggshells, & Regain Control! Biblical Solutions for High Achieving, Smart Stepmoms 👉Are you anxious and confused about your self-worth, Stepmom? 👉Do you find yourself searching for answers on the internet on how to deal with your exhaustion from all the bio-mama drama, passive aggressiveness, and custody battles? 👉Does it feel like you've lost your identity ...
 
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Are you frustrated with your husband's lack of Parenting Boundaries & Even More Anxious When Your Bio Kids Go to Him Before You, Stepmom? In today's laser coaching episode, Kim explores the WHY behind the WHAT of her expectations for raising teens.🙏 Before we dive into Kim’s Laser coaching session, are you ready for rapid fire questions? Remember –…
 
Have you ever lost your kid in a store? That is a frightening experience. I'm confident Mary, the mother of Jesus can relate to the fear, hurry and worry of frantically searching for your child. In today's Shortie, it's time to think about how hurry and worry may be stealing our joy, robbing us of connections with our stepkids, and creating needles…
 
How do you bring honor to your hunka-hunka and your family members in your household? Well, there's one specific way you can do this very thing, without compromising your own honor. Want to know what it is? Press play! Welcome my guest, Michelle Castro, Wife, Mama, Podcaster, and Christian Business Coach as she discloses that one thing that took he…
 
Content Warning: Fantasy violence. Plant Monsters. Burning people. This is a horror-themed campaign and may feature fantasy situations some viewers may find disturbing. https://twitch.tv/agesofainor https://linktr.ee/AgesOfAinor The Twntieth episode of Ages of Ainor presents Curse of Strahd by Wizards of the Coast. Yester Hill....…
 
In this episode Katie talks to parenting expert Sue Atkins. Katie and Sue discuss common Step-parenting issues and how to navigate them and Sue shares her tried and tested tips for fussy eaters, kids who won't sleep in their own bed and (of course) grumpy teenagers! Sue answers listener questions candidly and with good humour! This is the last epis…
 
So, you know, when you hit the ground running? The day takes off. And your plans, if you're a planner like me, the planner, it is not directing your attention to where you need to go, and all of a sudden, later on you realize you're blowing up, you're losing your cool there's no fruit of the Spirit. The self-control has gone south! 😦😡😧 ⚔ It's time …
 
Are You Having a Stepmom Identity Crisis? 3 Tips on How to Survive Second Wife Syndrome for Good. Shortly after a difficult resign-firing in 2014, my hunka-hunka and I, then dating, were sharing a glass of pinot on a teeny tiny balcony overlooking a busy part of a Houston downtown neighborhood. Sidebar story - After being wined and dined for almost…
 
**Please note this episode may be sensitive for those who are triggered by Mothers Day. It contains varying stories of different experiences** In this episode Katie shares messages from listeners about what Mothers Day means to them. She shares stories from those who find Mothers Day difficult, stressful, painful as well as those who love it and lo…
 
How do you navigate the tension between loss and commitment? We lost our sweet Stella today, a beautiful, tail-wagging 9-year-old Chocolate Lab. The most beautiful thing about Stella? Unconditional love. Thank you, Jesus. ⚔ It's time to ARMOR UP! ⚔ 1 John 4:19 ✅Beverage☕️🍵🥤 ✅Bibles📓 ✅Journals 📒 ✅Kids giving you space to focus on You 😶 ✅Podcast turn…
 
My expert guest, Cheyanne Cleyman, spills all when she answers these questions: 😭 How do Stepmoms communicate with their teen daughters? 😭 Are you caught up in competing with the bonus ex-wife, or are you building relationship with your stepdaughter? 😭 What are you trying to prove? To yourself and to others? Roses, sunshine, & unicorns in stepfamil…
 
In this episode Katie chats to Elizabeth* In the early days of Elizabeth's relationship with her Husband, his Ex was very high conflict, and went out of her way to try to prevent Elizabeth from forming a bond with her stepson. Despite this, Elizabeth and her stepson did form a strong connection and have always got on extremely well. After many diff…
 
Ever heard the expression, "You find what you are looking for?" Me, too. What are you looking for as you co-parent your stepchildren? What happens when you choose to focus on your stepchildren in the light of Philippians 4? Let's discover that together. I can't wait to get started, Stepmama! ⚔ It's time to ARMOR UP! ⚔ Philippians 4 ✅Beverage☕️🍵🥤 ✅B…
 
In 2022, Jen became a #1 Amazon bestselling author as a collaborator in a book project led by her dear friend Cassie Swift. Jen found it exciting, grueling, frightening, and insightful to write this chapter, How Can Someone on the Inside Feel Like Such an Outsider? Today's episode requires a brave heart and boldness as Jen invites you to walk on Ho…
 
In this episode Katie talks to Elizabeth*. Elizabeth is a bio Mum to 3 kids who's Dad is now in a relationship with someone else. In this conversation Elizabeth shares her experience of being the bio mum in a separated family. She talks about the difficulties of her ex Husband not being open about his new relationship, her shock at receiving a lega…
 
A long, long time ago in a land far, far away from where I am now (but not too far from where I grew up), I was dating a guy and I just want to say he was not the right guy. In fact, it would have been really, really good if my parents had stepped in and said, "We are not going to allow this to happen. Hey, what did I learn through this experience?…
 
Stepmom, if you are feeling burned out, there are things you can do to lower your stress levels and decrease the toxicity you are experiencing in your home. It's time to get to the heart of what's creating the hurt. It's time to work through the difficulty, feel all the feels, and move forward. Does that mean it's all you? No, Stepmama. But...it do…
 
In this episode Katie talks to Becky. Becky is a Stepmum to a boy as well as being a bio mum to two young girls. Becky has always had a clear idea of the type of parent she wants to be and as she met her stepson when he was 18 months she has had a big role in shaping his life. Becky talks about the difficulties of having complete parental autonomy …
 
In today's Sacred Stepmama Shortie, let's talk about stepmom rejection. It hurts. Rejection is obvious when you are experiencing it. Rejection impacts our future decisions. How do I know what scriptural evidence do I have for this? Instead of just relying on my own feelings? 📢📢📢It's time! Registration is ready to rumble now! Join the first ever POP…
 
A woman's work never seems to end. Whether a SAHM or a working mother, no one woman gets everything right. Yet, especially for SAHMs, the sense of isolation can be severe, especially when there are challenges in parenting styles when Stay At Home Moms parent their stepchildren. Get your tissues ready as you empathize with the hard of blending as Ja…
 
In this episode Katie talks to Nietta. Nietta shares her story of becoming a Stepmum to four kids from two bio Mums. She brought two of her own biological children into the relationship and she talks about how her experiences of bringing up her own children and her positive experience of co-parenting with her ex Husband made her naive to what Stepm…
 
Co-Parenting vs Parallel Parenting Workshop February 20, 2023 4PM Pacific | 6PM Central | 7PM Eastern 📢📢📢It's time! Registration is ready to rumble now! Join the first ever POP UP WORKSHOP! >>>https://www.stepfamilypodcast.com/parenting 💥 Is your stepmom calling a SACRED CALLING? 💥 Do you believe that God has placed you in the family you are in? 💥 …
 
Today's episode is designed to create AWARENESS - and to help us CALM DOWN when we things feel out of control. 📢📢📢It's time! Registration is ready to rumble now! Join the first ever POP UP WORKSHOP! >>>https://www.stepfamilypodcast.com/parenting 90 MINUTE POP UP WORKSHOP CO-PARENTING AND PARALLEL PARENTING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2023 4PM PACIFIC | 7 …
 
In this episode Katie talks to Tim... (Yes, she let a man on the show!) Tim shares his experience of having a stepmum, and that of his daughter having a Stepmum. Tim is frank, funny and extremely honest about the rollercoaster of emotions he went through and how he found it difficult to balance his role as a Dad, and that of a partner in a stepfami…
 
Go to the land I will show you...that's our Lord's call on Abram, and thus on Sarai - Genesis 12. God's called you to go to the land he will show you - did you catch that? The Lord WILL show you! It's an ongoing revelation. Use your voice! Be heard! Apply for Stepmama Think Tank! A small group of innovative women creating Stepmama Strategies that w…
 
Who is the Saboteur? What if it's an inside job, Stepmom? Self-sabotage is all too common! It's destructive, hindering, and reduces our influence in our families. Sabotage begins in these major categories: 🔴Thinking – our lizard brains cling to what is familiar; they attempt to keep us safe. To our brains, new = unsafe. 🔴Fear – we don’t want to be …
 
In this episode Katie talks to Sam*. Sam is Stepmum to an 8 year old girl and despite Sam's stepdaughter having a bio Mum and Dad, Sam picks up most of the childcare and most of the "mumming" work. Sam chats about how her and her partner's differing views on childcare caused conflict between them and how as time went on she realised he hadn't been …
 
How do you want to be remembered, Stepmom? In today's Sacred Stepmama Shortie, we examine the story of Lot’s wife. Did you know? Jesus has something to say about Lot’s wife – and it’s not to clear up the mystery of her name. How would you describe Lot’s wife’s influence on her family? Journals, bibles, pens, and coffee at the ready! Use your voice!…
 
Is your blend like a fraction broken out this way? 92% bio-mom calling the shots and 8% bio-dad preventing an all-out war? How do you protect your kids when co-parenting is toxic, hostile, narcissistic, or otherwise threatening? We start with the basics - defining co-parenting and parallel parenting. In our FB community this is a BIG topic. Let's t…
 
Content Warning: Fantasy violence. Blood. Horror, Vampires. Dismemberment. Gore.. This is a horror-themed campaign and may feature fantasy situations some viewers may find disturbing. https://twitch.tv/agesofainor https://linktr.ee/AgesOfAinor The Seventeenth episode of Ages of Ainor presents Curse of Strahd by Wizards of the Coast. The Ritual and …
 
Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 Easier read than done, eh? Get comfy, Sis! It's time to apply God's Word to stepfamily life. How do we know when love is absent? The absence of love is darkness. ❌ The absence of love is lostness. ❌ The absence of love is foolishness. ❌ The absence of love is disobedience. ❌ The absence of love is meanness…
 
Ok…it’s true. I am a habit nerd. I love studying how the brain processes intel. The thing is, our feelings, our emotions play a huge role in habits. Ever say, “I am too upset to talk to that person?” or “I’m soooo tired! I couldn’t possibly work out today.” Stepmom, we must send ourselves new messages and practice habits that lead into the outcomes…
 
https://twitch.tv/ageofainor https://linktr.ee/AgesOfAinor The Sixth Episode of Ages of Ainor Presents: The Regent of Bedegar by MCDM found in their D&D 5e supplement Kingdoms & Warfare - https://shop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/kingdoms-warfare/products/kingdoms-and-warfare-pdf This adventure is the second of two adventures by MCDM and follows…
 
💥Hey, it's Saturday. And you know what that means? It's time for another Sacred Stepmama Shortie. Are you ready for today's episode? Grab your journals and pens! I've got a good cup of joe☕️, how about you? Let's get to it! How do you take what you learn in God's word and apply it to you when you are struggling with your stepmom role? One word at a…
 
Listen, if you're on the brink of divorce, this is a story of the power of effective communication, hope and prayer. Bill and I are no strangers to communication miscues. I mean, when you spend more than eight years together with somebody not even factoring in that you have step-kids that you don't know what to do with, you will have communication …
 
Content Warning: Minor death. Fantasy violence. Blood. Horror, Vampires. Exsanguination. Transformation into a rat. This is a horror-themed campaign and may feature fantasy situations some viewers may find disturbing. https://twitch.tv/agesofainor https://linktr.ee/AgesOfAinor The Sixteenth episode of Ages of Ainor presents Curse of Strahd by Wizar…
 
👋Introducing Sacred Stepmama Shorties - Welcome to kicking off the first episode of this pilot feature!👋 2023 marks year five that Bill and I are reading through the Bible together. Each year, we choose a different plan. I've learned so much diving into God's Word this way. We've just read about The Fall in Genesis 3. Know what strikes me? The blam…
 
Are you tired of hearing about 🥳New Year's resolutions🥳 already? Let's focus on what is important to you specifically in 2023, whether you call it a resolution or not. If indeed it is a resolution, let's take the Daniel approach and let's resolve to not be defiled by the world's tentacles and seductive influences. These powerful spiritual forces co…
 
So you know how at the end of a year everyone starts talking about what's coming up in the next year, and you hear a lot of the same old, same old? Are you making resolutions? What's the benefit of making a resolution? There are all the jokes about the people who go to the gym and they only last a few weeks and you can't wait till they're gone if y…
 
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