Step Struggles
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
3 Mistakes Stepmoms Make and Why We Should Avoid Them
Brooke discusses three of the most common mistakes new stepmom‘s make and why they become bigger issues. She touches on expectations, doing too much too early and the competition many stepmoms enter …
Step Struggles with Twahne
Brooke is joined by Twahne, all the way from South Africa. In their conversation, they discover that while they may be an ocean apart, they are deeply connected through their role and the struggles f…
5 Differences Between Being a Stepmom and a Biomom
In today's episode, Brooke discusses the differences between being a stepmom and a biomom. She dives into insecurity, overthinking, and how stepmoms are perceived. Her experience in becoming a biomom…
Having an Ours Baby and The Stress That Comes With It
In today’s episode, Brooke discusses the current reality of blended life, her experience with having an ours baby, and answers some questions she received on Instagram!
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The ways I didn't know what I was getting into
In this episode, Brooke shares her journey from what she thought she was getting into, to the reality of what she had signed up for. From biomom insecurity to ours baby announcements, she covers all …
How to adjust your Mindset and avoid Conflict
Brooke discusses her recent trip to celebrate her Stepdaughter's graduation. She describes how her mindset has evolved and how that was reflected in recent events.
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3 Reasons Stepmoms Struggle with Comparisons Between Homes
In this week's episode, 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 eve…
3 Questions About Stepfamily Coaching Answered
In this episode, 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 …
5 Reasons Stepmoms Struggle With Biomom
In today’s episode, 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…
Stepmom goals with Tammy J
Today 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…
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 c…
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 providin…
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…