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“After my stepkids were out of the house, I realized that this wasn’t really about being a stepmom. None of it was. It was about doing the work on ourselves, improving our communication strategies, learning to get curious, and curating our lives.” – Jamie Scrimgeour
Intro
Are you feeling like an outsider in your own home? Does the pressure to be the “perfect” stepmom have you constantly over-functioning, resentful, and burnt out?
In this episode, I’m joined by Jamie Scrimger, the founder of the “Kick-Ass Stepmom” community. We dive deep into the messy, complicated, and often painful reality of navigating blended family dynamics. We aren’t just talking about tips—we’re talking about the deep emotional work required to feel secure, respected, and valued as a bonus mom.
Highlights:
- 5:30 Why stepmoms often end up over-functioning
- 7:40 Avoiding potential pitfalls in a blended family
- 14:20 The importance of respect and partnership in a blended family
- 20:00 How loneliness and exclusion wounds can make stepparenting hard
- 30:00 Releasing limiting beliefs and worthiness wounds
Connect with Jamie Scrimgeour
Jamie is wife, stepmom/mom to four kids ranging in age from 11-23. When she first became a stepmom, she quickly realized that she was in over her head. Disappointed in the type of support available for stepmoms, she decided to create the type of support she was looking for. Now, as atop charting podcast hostand Life Coach with a Specialization in StepfamilyDynamics, Jamie has become the internet’s go-to for stepmom support.Paving the way for stepmoms, Jamie’s loyal community of followers see her as the go to for parenting, lifestyle and personal growth content. Through her TheKICK-ASS Stepmom Podcastand highly acclaimed online community, Jamie’s goal is to inspire women to live their own version of a KICK-ASS Life, while bringing them along as she creates her own.
Website: https://jamiescrimgeour.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour
Resources to Support Your Journey
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- Too Much: A Guide to High-Functioning Codependency. Break the cycle of over-functioning and find your balance. https://hfcbook.com
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