Step Struggles
A Podcast to empower Stepmoms to stop hiding, crying, and feeling like they don’t belong
Being a stepmom has sparked my mission to help other stepparents see the light, even on the darkest days. Through conversation and reflection, I hope to help stepfamilies work through their struggles and provide a new perspective. New episodes every Friday. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you find it helpful. Share your step struggle with me over on Instagram and it may become the Struggle of the Week!
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If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke’s stories!
Episode Guide
Episode 7 – 3 Reasons Stepmoms Struggle with Comparisons Between Homes
Brooke discusses the most popular struggles stepmoms face when it comes to blended family comparisons. She touches on the difference in rules, parenting styles, roles, and even perceived comparisons. Hope this episode leaves you feeling validated and with some encouragement to bring the focus back to your happiness.
Episode 6 – 3 Questions About Stepfamily Coaching Answered
Brooke answers the top 3 questions she receives about stepfamily coaching. She clarifies what coaching is, how it is different than therapy, and why stepmoms benefit. If you’ve ever wondered about hiring a coach, this episode is for you!
Episode 5 – 5 Reasons Stepmoms Struggle With Biomom
Brooke discusses how stepmoms struggle to co-exist with their stepkid’s mother and ways to overcome them. She touches on inconsistency, differences between the homes, expectations, and the lack of understanding. The hope is to provide you with a fresh perspective, or at the very least, the comfort that you are not alone!
Episode 4 – Stepmom goals with Tammy J
Brooke talked with Tammy J from @_stepmomgoals_ on Instagram. We discuss past struggles, growth, ours babies, and a whole lot more! This was such an uplifting conversation about being a stepmom!
For more of Tammy J follow along at:
Tiktok – StepmomGoals
Facebook – Stepmom Goals
Twitter – StepmomGoals
Instagram – _StepmomGoals_
Episode 3 – 10 Ways Stepmoms Can Overcome Feeling Like an Outsider
Stepmoms often find themselves feeling like intruders in the family they have become a part of. In this episode, Brooke hopes to help you realize you belong, not only in your family but in a larger community of stepmoms.
Episode 2 – Top 5 Reasons Stepmom’s Stress Over Control
It is no secret that stepmoms stress over what is out of their control, and let’s face it, the list is lengthy! My hope for this episode is to give you some relief from the stress while also providing comfort that you are not alone in these feelings. I discuss scheduling issues, phone calls, parenting style, finances, and communication between homes, all of which I have dealt with in one form or another over my years of being a stepmom. If you enjoy the episode, please leave a rating and review!
Episode 1 – 5 Ways to Prep for Mother’s Day as a Stepmom
Stepmom’s often feel negative emotions surrounding Mother’s Day. Whether it be a bout of imposter syndrome or neglect, resentment, or unmet expectations, it can be a stressful day. In this episode, I hope to leave you feeling hopeful and empowered with ways to prepare and avoid these common feelings on what should be a day you feel celebrated.