EP 78: I Didn't Sign Up for This with Michelle Zunter

In today's episode, I sit down with life coach Michelle Zunter to talk about what it really looks like to go from part-time to full-time stepmom, overnight and without warning. We explore the resentment, survival mode, and identity loss that can come with suddenly holding the bag, and why finding something that's just yours is the key to staying afloat. If you've ever felt unseen, exhausted, or like you're playing whack-a-mole with your stepmom challenges, this honest and validating conversation will remind you that the struggle is real. And so is the growth on the other side.

Michelle Zunter is a California-based writer who brings over 15 years of stepmom experience to her work. Michelle has written countless articles on the topic of stepparenting for multiple publications, with a strong emphasis on self-reflection, compassion, and personal growth. Michelle's complete collection of articles is archived at The Pondering Nook on Substack, where she currently writes about stepparenting, parenting, relationships, marriage, divorce, aging, and self-improvement. Michelle created "The Pondering Stepmom Podcast," available on Substack, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and authored No Little Girl Ever Dreams of Becoming a Stepmom: A Companion Guide for the Stepmom Journey. More recently, Michelle has launched her coaching business as a certified mindset and life coach for women.

Links Mentioned:

The Pondering Nook on Substack: https://ponderingnook.substack.com/

Michelle's Book (affiliate): https://amzn.to/471GMCx

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