Why Being a Stepmom Feels So Hard (And Why It’s Not Your Fault) with Cameron Normand

In this episode, Tara sits down with Cameron Normand of Stepfamily Solutions and host of the Stepmom Diaries podcast to unpack the realities of blended family life and why stepmoms face a unique (and often overlooked) emotional load. Cameron shares her own path into stepfamily coaching and explains why stepfamilies aren’t just “nuclear families with extra people.” They’re a completely different dynamic that requires patience, boundaries, and a lot of self-compassion.

Together, they explore the mental health challenges stepmoms face, the impact of ex-partners, the emotional weight of transition days, and why striving to be the “perfect” stepmom is a fast track to burnout. This conversation is honest, validating, and full of reminders that doing your best doesn’t mean doing it all.

If you’re a stepmom, love a stepmom, or are part of a blended family, this episode will make you feel seen and remind you that you’re not failing, you’re figuring it out.

Links:

https://thiscustomlife.com/

https://thiscustomlife.com/stepmomdiaries/

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