The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast

We’re switching gears this week - Kristen Skiles, the creator of Stepmomming is on the podcast and she is interviewing ME!We dive into what I think it means to live a KICK-ASS Life, my thoughts on the stepmom double standard, the 5/5/5 rule, how becoming a mom changed how I stepmom and all the goodness going down in The Exclusive Stepmom Community and more… For more from Stepmomming check out www.stemomming.com Stemomming on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stepmomming Stepmomming on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stepmommingStepmomming on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/stepmomming  Click HERE to join The Exclusive Stepmom Community For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comFollow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Grab your copy of Jamie’s eBook 101 Ways to be a KICK-ASS Stepmom - www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook

Darren’s back and we’re answering questions you sent us on Instagram Stories.We tackle disengaging, communication with the ex, boundaries, different rules between different houses, what Darren wishes he knew about stepfamily life and more. Mentioned Podcast Episodes:040 - How to Up Level Your Sex Life  025: Why Being The Second Wife IS Actually A Good Thing  024: How To Prevent The Ex From Impacting Your Marriage  013: Our Marriage And How We Fight  005: Sex: How To Get Your Groove Back  Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership  Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com

Darren is back, and at your request we’re sharing our marriage tips! Our marriage isn’t perfect, but we’ve come a long way - so we thought we’d share the relationship strategies we’ve used to get here.  If you love when Darren is on the show, do yourself a favour and check out The Exclusive Stepmom Community. We have off the cuff, raw and real episodes available exclusively for members that I know you’ll love too! www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership  For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comFollow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership  101 Ways to be a KICK- ASS Stepmom - www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook

BONUS episode with Goal Setting Coach Jackie Carr.  I’m bringing you this extra bonus podcast because I am REALLY passionate about inspiring you to  live a KICK-ASS Life and plow through all the limiting beliefs and bullshit that is holding so many people back.  Jackie Carr is a Goal Coach, a speaker, and the co-founder of ROCK YOUR BLISS a yoga and goals movement that’s all about  inspiring and empowering others to live the life of their dreams. She and her co founder lead retreats, workshops and training around the globe. Chances are this episode is not going to be what you expect from a goal coach… and I mean that in a good way. My hope is that this episode gives you a different perspective on what this year has in store.  We recorded this podcast in mid January while we both were taking it slow and easing into the new year without going crazy on New Year's Resolutions. In fact, both of us still had our Christmas Trees up and hadn’t set one intention for this year.  In this episode we talk about having a toolbox for success when it comes to goals, changing our language around goal setting, what separates people who achieve their goals from those who don’t and more. Jackie is a breath of fresh air… so whether you’re crushing your goals for 2020, aren’t feeling so great about them, or are still easing into 2020 I know you’re going to get a lot out of this episode!  MENTIONED RESOURCES: Jackie’s Retreat: https://seekretreat.com/events/976-Rock-Your-Bliss-in-Sayulita Power of Knowing What You Want Circle: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/586fe3f803596e13f8e450fd/t/58890cbb197aeabedbef0a00/1485376700470/The+Power+of+Knowing+What+You+Want.pdf BOOKS: Atomic Habits by James Clear Living Beautifully with Uncertainty by Pema Chodrön QUOTE by Brené Brown: “Fitting in is about assessing a situation and becoming who you need to be to be accepted. Belonging, on the other hand, doesn’t require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are.” For more from Jacki visit www.jackicarr.com/servivesFacebook: www.facebook.com/coachjackicarr Instagram: www.instagram.com/jackicarr For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comFollow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership

How are those New Year's Resolutions going? Still going strong? Feeling overwhelmed? Unsure if you’ll be able to keep it up all year. This year I’m doing something different with my New Years Resolutions - and is proving to change everything! 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 Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiesrimgeour.com/membership Grab Your Copy of 101 Ways To be A KICK-ASS Stepmom (now available on audio) - www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook

This is the last podcast episode of 2019, so I thought I’d end this season and this podcast year with a straight to the point, no bullshit pep talk on what you can do to live a good life.  You may be like WHAAAAAA Jamie – last podcast of 2019.  YES! We’re taking a break for the holidays and to do some planning for 2020 but don’t worry I will be back – We’re planning some really next level conversations for 2020 so it will be worth the wait! We’ve dealt with some pretty tough stuff this year.   Co-parenting struggles, legal issues, parenting struggles, family struggles, infertility, debilitating anxiety attacks …  It hasn’t been an easy year.  But it’s also been a really amazing year!!! Probably one of the best years of my life.  When I think back on all the tough things we’ve been through this year, it’s crazy (and amazing) that I feel this positive about 2019. Now, I’ve been thinking a lot about what separates happy/successful/content/thriving people from those who aren’t and it really does boil down your willingness to own your life  Here’s the truth. This is a truth that I learned the hard way. Life is hard.  You’re going to have to deal with bullshit.  It doesn’t matter how people treat you It doesn’t matter how bitter/resentful your ex may be It doesn’t matter what your parents did or did not do as a child or how crappy your boss or your mother-in-law is or what people think about the choices you’re making in YOUR life… Today in this episode I’m going to share strategies that I’ve implemented in my life to thrive amongst the tough stuff… I’m confident that if you commit to doing the same, you’ll see a shift in yours! Listen to Episode 007: The Morning Routine That Changed My Life Grab a Copy of The Morning Miracle: https://amzn.to/2q9VS7X 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 Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership

This week Lauren McKinley, author of “Stop Wrecking My Home”, a raw glimpse of how to survive destroyed marriage, is on the show. Lauren McKinley is  the founder of Her Soul Repair, an organization for women healing from divorce and betrayal. She is an author, motivational speaker, wife & mama of two. She is most passionate about sharing the hope that can come from even the most heartbreaking circumstances. In this episode we talk about infidelity, co-parenting with the ex who betrayed you AND the woman he betrayed you with. We also touch on forgiveness, healing from trauma, healthy co-parenting relationships and so much more. For more from Lauren visit: Lauren’s Website: www.hersoulrepair.comLauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lcmckinley/ Lauren on Facebook: www.facebook.com/hersoulrepair Get a copy of Stop Wrecking my Home - https://amzn.to/32lxJZ0For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comFollow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership  

Lauren McPhillips is the creator of This Renegade Love. She helps female entrepreneurs build honest online brands and teaches them how to influence with intention. In this episode Lauren and I dive into entrepreneurship, blogging as a full time job, the misconceptions about life as a blogger, how to influence with intention, and most importantly, why it’s so important for creatives and online entrepreneurs to be deliberate about how they consume social media. Lauren also dives into why she takes social media detoxes, and what it’s done for her growth personally and professionally.  If you’re a blogger, content creator or an entrepreneur in the online space Lauren’s instagram account is a MUST FOLLOW. Also, be sure to check out all her resources and information about her masterminds, The Renegade Sessions at www.thisrenegadelove.com   ADDITIONAL LINKS: Coaching and Mentorship Program for online entrepreneurs: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/bizmentorship  Join Jamie Scrimgeour’s Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership   Download 101 Ways to be a KICK-ASS Stepmom: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook Stepmom Coaching + Support: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive   Jamie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Jamie on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie

This week I sat down and chatted with Laura from Millennial Stepmom, and honestly it was like sitting down with an old friend.  This episode is 100% for the stepmoms, and Stepmom, I know you’re going to get a lot out of this conversation.  We chat about:     how to develop a positive relationship with the ex     stepmom insecurities & finding your place     how being a stepkid has influenced how Laura shows up as a stepmom      when being the bigger person pays off     how our childhood trauma has influenced how we show up as adults... and more! I know you’re going to love Laura just as much as I do! Be sure to give her a follow on Instagram.  You won’t be disappointed.  For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comFollow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership Grab a copy of Jamie’s eBook 101 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook

This week we’re talking with the creator of the highly acclaimed online platform, Stepmomming. Kristen Skiles is a second wife, stepmom and once upon a time she was  business partners and best friends with her husband’s ex - so she has a unique perspective to offer stepmoms.  Through blog posts, online support groups, resources and coaching services, Kristen works to show stepmoms  that stepmomming is what they do and not who they are, encouraging them to embrace their unique roles and truly love their lives.In this episode we talk about the stigma that comes with being a stepmom, what we find most difficult, the lessons we’ve learned  and the importance of staying in your lane - something we’ve both struggled at one point in another. FOR MORE FROM KRISTEN | STEPMOMMING The Stepmomming Website - https://www.stepmomming.com  Stepmomming on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/stepmomming/ Stepmomming on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepmomming/ Stepmomming on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/stepmomming   FOR MORE FROM JAMIE SCRIMGEOUR  visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comFollow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership  Grab a copy of Jamie’s Ebook: 101 Ways to be a KICK-ASS Stepmom