The Daily Stepmom: Recent Episodes
Joslynn Flowers
This stepmom life is not for the faint of heart, and if I have realized anything it's that we need each other to lean on and learn from- so I decided to create a safe space where we can talk about blended families, thriving in marriage, stepkid struggles, adding in an “ours” baby and this thing I call “Co-parenting-ish”. I am a certified Stepparent Coach and my goal is for every stepmom is to find her voice, find her place, and find the peace and satisfaction she deserves.
Author of the children's book "Before You", Kassandra and I discuss the book, boundaries and bettering our relationships.
Here is a little recording from a round table, which is a monthly chat that we do in The Stepmom Collective. Join us for more chats like these!
I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Jyl (pronounced Jill) about her new book which is hilariously spot on with what you deal with as a stepmom. Her book is available for purchase.
Shelden and I talk about being in an interracial marriage and some struggles we've had to overcome.
4 tips for Co-parenting when your child is sick and how to better help your spouse during that time.
Mental Health is a huge problem in America and one I think the narrative of needs a bit of tweaking. Its time to bring this topic to the fore front of our conversations.
Do you ever wish there was a stepmom support group where stepmoms all shared their stories so at least you know you aren't alone in your feelings? Well Shawn did just that in her new book. Stories from Stepmoms. Listen in as we chat about her new book!
Transition Days are hard, on quite literally eveeryone and guess what-they aren't going anywhere so I listen in while I share 4 things that have worked for me in dealing with transition days!
You guys asked so I delivered! Another Q&A with my amazing hubby! We chat about prioritizing your marriage, interracial marriage, adding an ours baby and even answers a question sent in by his ex-wife!
You guys asked so I delivered! Another Q&A with my amazing hubby! We chat about prioritizing your marriage, interracial marriage, adding an ours baby and even answers a question sent in by his ex-wife!
Being a stepmom isn't easy and while we don't mean to sometimes we react when we should be mindful. If you are reasy to break the cycle of reactive parenting and Raising Kind and Confident Kids listen in as I chat with Hunter about her best selling book called 'Raising Good Humans"
Its easy to put up walls especially when you feel that you have been wronged but are walls the healthy approach? Are walls the same as boundaries? Listen in as we chat about why and how they are different!
As someone who grew up in the putiry culture I know the harm it can cause - shame it brings so listen in as I discuss purity culture with my guest Natalie.
I have had a number of you send me message with questions and I thought this would be fun answering them on here.
We all have some sort of baggage that we bring into the relationship, but as stepmoms we are face to face with our SO almost on the daily. Listen in as I give a few tips to help you deal when the baggage gets too heavy.
They all say it takes time to blend a blended family...but really who is they and what do they know! Listen in as we chat about how to truly feel blended and its not what you think that prevents you from blending.
Momma Bear in full mode, but wait - momma bear on my SK? Lets chat about a few ways to handle the situation when your stepkid is mean to your child.
You have asked and I am answering...what are some questions to ask yourself before diving in to the role of stepmom. I give my top 8 - but you gotta do the work. So grab your journal and get ready to get honest with yourself.
On this episode, we take a small detor from our usual stepmom conversations and talk with Ron, CEO of Spanish Academy as he shares the importance of learinging another language and how he and his company are helping with that.
Do you ever feel like you are overworked and extremly underpaid .... its called Burnt Out, stepmom and listen in for a few tips that have worked for me in beating that feeling.
Listen in on this conversation with my kids Mom and myself as we answer your questions. Its a 2 part episode so stay tuned!
We hear so much about #momguilt but what about the stepmoms and is it fair to say the guilt is the same? How do you combat it? I've got 3 tips that help me when I am feeling guilty!
What does the church say about divorce...well I am no pastor but I have some opinions of my own.
Happy New Year! Can you believe we did it another year in the books and this year I feel is going to be a great year for me and you!
Have you been thinking about adding an our baby into your blended family, but your cautious? I get it, join me as we chat about things to consider before adding an ours baby and hear my "cliff notes" version of adding an ours baby.
Toxic in laws is trending on Tik Tok, but what happens when its your reality. Listen in to some KEY pointers that will help you navigate your relationship as well as the Holidays with your In Laws
Disney really did us a disservice, from evil and ugly to jealous and bitter! Why are the Stepmoms always protrayed in a bad light?
From Divorce and Family Law to author of a childrens books about Hope for the divorced child, join me as I chat with Lawyer Kelly
We all question, am I able to do this? What are my rights as a stepmom- listen in as I chat about it!
Its the most stressful time of the year when you are in a blended family and guess what you are not the only one feeling this way. Listen in on tips to help you stay sane in all aspects this season.
You have heard me talk about being a stepmom coach - and today I share along with my friend and fellow stepmom coach, Monica why coaching is important and what special offer we have for YOU!
I'll be honest I didn't expect to be here 2 years later. Yet here we are, listen in as I chat on some helpful tips for you to keep your marrage thriving.
We always talk about the mom did this, the mom did that- but what role did you play in her reacting the way she did.
Its my bday yall and they are my favorite listen in as I chat about this last year and how I turned my dreams into my reality!
Ok, so we are officially back, last time was just a teaser check in and see what great topics we have in store for you this season!
It's all Greek to me, sure but what happens when it can't be. What happens when your new husband and your stepkids speak another language than you. Listen in as we talk to Amanda who is not only navagating her role as a new stepmom-but also dealing with a language barrier.
What do you call the BM, no no no -not like that! I mean what does your "ours baby" call your stepkids mom? Sounds confusing right? Well listen in as I process what my son will call my stepkids mom.
How do you go from HCBM to having her in your wedding...well listen in as Brittany talks about what it takes to build a positive relationship for you and your family.
Rosalie is the founder of The Coparenting Collective a popular instagram account. Listen in as we chat about why coparenting is important and maybe why not all parents can coparent.
Rosalie is the founder of The Coparenting Collective a popular instagram account. Listen in as we chat about why coparenting is important and maybe why not all parents can coparent.
Join me for a candid interview with Jenna a certified Stepparent Coach, founder of Stepmom Help and the Stepmomz app. Jenna is an OG stepmom coach and has created safe spaced for other stepmoms to connect on their journey.
Do you have healthy expectations with regards to your role as a stepmom. I chat about 3 common areas that we stepmoms have unrealistic expectations.
Claudette is the author of The Stepmoms book of Boundaries she has also been featured in StepMom Magazine. She also hosts the Step Family Summit. Today we chat about boundaries and they aren't what you think.
I am going to share a hard real story written for my blog. I felt the need to share it with you all.
Lets shed some light on the world of Adoptive mommas and talk about the real struggles we both face.
Listen in as we discuss second wife struggle, boundaries, comparing and why we decided to take on this role in the first place.
Have you seen the statisic for a second marriage? You dont have to be a statistic listen in as we talk about how to not fall in that category and to be a transformed couple.
Are you certain you are coparenting with a HCBM well lets dig in a little deeper on what you can do to keep sane.
Have you ever wanted to know why shes HC? Well listen in as I ask all the questions to a self proclaimed HCBM
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What happens when your convo from another interview is so good? You record it for the Daily Stepmom
Natalie grew up with a single mom who remarried, and lets just say her relationship with her stepdad is one you hear about in horror stories. Listen in as she shares her story with us for the first time.
Many stepmoms feel resentment because as women we feel responsible to create the perfect version of our life.
Are you tired of feeling like you are alone on this journey and just settling from day to day as you try not to ruffle any feathers. I have felt that way before, but no more!