The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast

On this episode of the podcast I interview the hilarious and talented Kaitlin Hargreaves. Kaitlin’s online platform started after she became  the make-up artist for former bachelorette, designer and lifestyle influencer, Jillian Harris on the show Love it or List it, but with her upbeat personality and passion for making women feel beautiful in every aspect of their lives,  she has organically grown a following of women who are dying to hear what she has to say… Kaitlin is a lover of all things make-up, hair, fashion, family, home decor and painting. She is a stepmom, she is a straight shooter, and her no bullshit energy and confidence is contagious. In this episode Kaitlin and I cover it all. We chat about step-parenting, body confidence, weight loss, make-up, botox, bullies on the internet - the list goes on! Learn more about Kaitlin and shop all her favourite products at www.kaitlinhargreaves.comALSO be sure to follow her on Instagram as well! This episode is sponsored by Mabels Labels - a company that creates washable labels for all your kids stuff. Created by four busy moms frustrated by their kids things always getting lost, mixed up or leaving the house never to be seen again … These labels are durable, laundry, dishwasher and microwave safe and 100% guaranteed. Not only are they great for sending your kids to school and camp, they are also a great solution for kids who have two separate homes. One set of labels for Moms, and one set of labels for Dads - this way you always know what belongs where. Head to mabelslabels.ca and use the code jamie10 to receive 10% off Also be sure to download my free guide with tips for Transitioning Clothes between Mom's House + Dad's House, Stress Free Follow Jamie Scrimgeour on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

Family Lawyer and Divorce Coach Leanne Townsend is back for a high requested episode on Parental AlienationIn this episode we talk about what you can/should do when the ex is talking poorly about you to the kids, or what to do when one parent is trying to sabotage child’s relationship with the other parents.It’s a tough conversation.With a lot of cold hard truths…and to be honest, in these situations there are a lot of factors that are simply outside of your controlBut don’t lose hope, we’re sharing some tips and strategies on how to respond…To be honest, I wish we didn’t have to have this conversation… but it’s a harsh reality for so many blended families. For more from Leanne head to www.leannetownsend.ca and follow along on Instagram   Join The Exclusive Stepmom Communitywww.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com or follow along on Instagram and Facebook

In this episode I sit down with happiness expert, Gillian Mandich, to talk about what differentiates happy people from unhappy people.  I’ll give you a hint, it has nothing to do with how much stress in their life.Gillian has a PhD from Western University in Health Science, and her primary areas of research are happiness and health. She is the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research, a top-rated keynote and TEDx speaker, appears regularly as the resident Happiness Expert on The Social and Breakfast Television and her articles have been published… well all over…  Referenced Books:A Mans Search for Meaning by by Viktor E. FranklThe Compound Effect by Darren Hardy For more from Gillian visit http://www.gillianmandich.com/ or follow along on Instagram  Join The Exclusive Stepmom Communitywww.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com or follow along on Instagram and Facebook

In this week’s episode I sit down and chat with the infamous moms, Cat+Nat!Chances are Cat+Nat need no introduction, but just in case, here’s the low down. With seven kids between the two of them, Cat & Nat know just how lonely and isolating motherhood can be. So, they set out on a mission to bring women and moms together.  They have a rapidly exploding community of millions of likeminded moms who tune into them everyday on Facebook and Instagram as they change the conversation about motherhood. They have a virally famous video series #MOMTRUTHS with hundreds of millions of views around the world, a best selling book where they share everything moms think, but are afraid to talk about and are travelling across North America for their Live MOMTRUTHS Tour, which ladies if you haven’t been, is one hell of a moms night out. In this episode we chat about motherhood, entrepreneurship and most importantly, what it means to live a GO FUCK YOURSELF LIFE…Be sure to follow Cat+Nat on Facebook and Instagram. To grab a copy of their book, get their latest board game and grab a ticket to their LIVE SHOW visit www.catandnat.ca

Feel like being the second wife makes you runner up? Sad that you didn't get his firsts? Struggling to find your place? YES second marriages have their challenges but in this episode Darren and I share why we think that being in a second marriage is actually a POSITIVE thing!  If you're not already be sure to come follow along on Instagram and Facebook. And stepmama's be sure to check out my new Exclusive Online Community for Stepmoms - Raw, real and unfiltered support for stepmoms who want to thrive!

SELF LOVE: This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Erin Treloar – Health Coach, the founder Raw Beauty and the host of the highly acclaimed podcast, Raw Beauty Talks Podcast If you’re thinking, “ya, self-love is kind of a fluffy conversation, I’m going to skip this one Jamie” – don’t. We tackle self-love in a non-cheesy way, because ladies, whether you want to admit it or not, self love is the foundation to living a KICK-ASS Life. This is a conversation that you NEED to hear. Resources Mentioned: PDF Handout - https://mailchi.mp/rawbeautytalks/erintreloar_selflove  Danielle LaPorte - Desire Map - https://shop.daniellelaporte.com/ Elena Brower - Practice You Journals - https://practiceyou.com/ Gabby Bernstein books - https://gabbybernstein.com/shop/books/ For raw conversations and a continuous stream of real talk and inspiration, be sure to follow Raw Beauty Talks on Instagram! If you’re not already, be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook – and for more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.comand check out Jamie’s Exclusive Community for Stepmoms

Darren is back and we’re sharing what we do to prevent stresses that come with co-parenting an dealing an ex, from impacting our marriage.  If you’re not already, come follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour and check out all the blog posts and free resources I have over on www.jamiescrimgeour.com

This week on the podcast I am chatting with Brandie Weikle. Brandie is a host of the award-winning podcast, The New Family. Brandie is the former editor in chief for Canadian Family Magazine, and has also been an editor for the Toronto Start and Today’s Parent. She writes a column called Modern Family for the Toronto Star, and is working on a book called The Ex Next Door: How a New Generation of Parents is Redefining Life After Divorce. The idea for The New Family stems from Brandie’s own experience as part of a non-traditional family. She is amicably divorced and for eight years lived next door to the father of her children, even well after his remarriage to her boys’ stepmom. Now they live just around the corner. In this episode, Brandie and I dive into her story, how she and her ex went from married to neighbors, as well as the touchy subject of how to cope when your family remains close with the ex. I’m so excited share Brandie’s perspective with all of you… and I’m confident that no matter what your stepfamily dynamic looks like, you’ll have at least one ah ha moment from listening to this episode.Check out Brandie’s publications and podcast at www.thenewfamily.com If you aren’t already, be sure to come follow along on Instagram and Facebook. You can grab your copy of 101 Ways to be a KICK-ASS Stepmom HERE!

Over the last few months I’ve had so many of you reach out and ask me how I built my platform for stepmoms. You want to know how I grew this community and ultimately created a business doing what I love. A few weeks back I had the opportunity to talk all about all of this on Kelsey Murphy’s Podcast, Whiskey & Work. Kelsey Murphy is a speaker, writer and career and business coach who has worked with companies like Facebook, Google, Apple, Twitter, Toms Shoes and GapIt was actually a huge honor to be interviewed on this podcast, because it happens to be one of my favourites. Every day I have people ask me what my favourite podcasts are to listen to, and this one always makes the list. People listen to podcasts for different reasons – and personally I listen to get inspired, for personal development, to learn from other people’s successes and truthfully to get strategies on how to take this community to the next level. The Whiskey & Work Podcast does all of this for me. But it’s not just for entrepreneurs, everyone can get something out of this show! Not only did Kelsey interview me about my blog and online platform, we dove into what was holding me back in life – and when I say that I’m talking about what was holding me back from being the best stepmom I could be AND from starting to create the platform and business that I want. We also talked about my parenting values, my opinion on parenting by the book and how I stopped worrying about what other people think about what I say and do…I’m telling you all of this because Kelsey has allowed me to share the interview on this podcast too… so that’s what we’re doing today…I hope you like listening to this episode… as much as I loved recording it.Be sure to check our Kelsey’s Podcast Whiskey and Work, as well as all of the amazing content she has over on her website www.kelseymurphy.com

Co-parenting with a Narcissist? Or someone you believe is a Narcissist? This episode is for you. Naja Hall and I share our tips for co-parenting with this type of personality, and what we think you should consider before you give out this diagnosis. Be sure to check out Naja’s NEW Podcast “I know I’m Crazy” on iTunes and everywhere else Podcasts are hosted. To learn more about her community, her book and her coaching services, head to www.blendedandblack.comIf you haven’t already, be sure to grab your copy of “how to co-parent with a high conflict-ex” and come follow along in Facebook and Instagram!