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

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

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

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  

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

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.

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

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

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

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.