n today’s episode, we explore how stepmoms are painted in traditional fairy tales versus reality. Georgina’s book consists of 12 original fairy tales, each shifting the narrative to champion the stepmother as a positive influence.

We'll also discuss the historical stigma attached to the title of stepmother and how Georgina aims to dismantle the overly clinical and negative discourse surrounding stepfamilies.

Georgina acknowledges that while rebellion against stepparents is common among teens, her own relationship with her stepmother improved through shared responsibilities, experiences, and a broader supportive community. She advocates for a similar approach in nurturing positive stepfamily relationships.

Georgina Warren is a graduate of Christopher Newport University, where she majored in French, and recently received her Master of Library and Information Science degree from the Catholic University of America. She lives in Washington, D.C., and currently works at the Library of Congress.

Homeschooled until she was fifteen, she later attended the British School of Washington and the Field School, where she first cultivated her profound love of the literary, visual, and performing arts, and pursued her vision to become a writer, artist, and actor. Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers is the first installment of what will eventually be a three-volume collection.

Conflict is part of stepfamily life—but it doesn’t have to leave you feeling defeated, defensive, or disconnected.

In this episode, I explore how stepmoms can approach conflict with more clarity and calm, even when emotions run high. Whether you're navigating difficult conversations with your partner, feeling tension with your stepkids, or unsure how to deal with the ex—this episode is for you. Topics We Cover:

• Why conflict is normal in stepfamilies
• The role of empathy and face-to-face communication
• Why defensiveness doesn’t help (and what to try instead)
• The power of shifting from blame to collaboration
• How boundaries create space for grace

Resources Mentioned:

• 💻 Stepmom Resource Library (Free Access)
• 📖 The Stepmom’s Boundary Blueprint – Paperback (Amazon and Barnes & Noble)
• 🖥️ The Stepmom’s Boundary Blueprint – Digital Version
• ✍️ Read the Full Blog Post

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Instagram: @stepmomcoach

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Because let’s be honest: grace doesn’t mean being passive. Grace is clarity, courage, and self-respect in action.

In this episode of The Stepmom Wisdom Circle, I share a personal story about how a frustrating afternoon of watercolor painting reminded me of the early days of stepmotherhood.

From clumsy brushstrokes to unexpected breakthroughs, I talk about the parallels between painting and parenting—especially when you're navigating a role filled with uncertainty, trial, and error.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “failing” as a stepmom, this episode is for you. I’ll help you reframe those messy moments and remind you that you’re not doing it wrong—you’re just in the process of building something beautiful.

💛 Mentioned in this episode: ➡️ Visit the FREE Stepmom Resource Library for tools, guides, and support: https://stepmomcoach.com/SMLibrary ➡️ Learn more about my work and coaching: https://stepmomcoach.com

In this episode, we're diving into some key aspects of:

Brenda Ockun, founder and publisher of StepMom Magazine—the how-to guide for any woman who dates, lives with, or is married to someone who has kids, and a fellow stepmom, shares her wisdom on these areas.

We also discuss the importance of partner support, and how your grace under pressure, your responses, and actions are observed and valued by your stepchildren.

If you found this episode helpful, do share it with other stepmoms in need of encouragement and subscribe for more insightful episodes. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast platform, which helps us serve you better.

For more support and guidance, check out my book, "The Stepmom's Book of Boundaries," available in paperback, ebook, and audio formats.

Feel free to reach out through our website or social media channels to share your challenges, feedback, or topics you'd like covered in future episodes.

Thank you for joining the Stepmom Wisdom Circle. Remember, you're valued, seen, and doing a wonderful job. Until next time, continue setting positive examples and shining your light. Take care!

Links Mentioned in this podcast:

StepMom Magazine

Claudette Chenevert – The Stepmom Coach

The Stepmom’s Book of Boundaries

The Ultimate Stepfamily Summit

Hi, and welcome to the Stepmom Wisdom Circle!

I'm thrilled to announce that we're relaunching the podcast with a fresh new sound and even more insightful and practical content to empower your stepmom journey.
Be sure to like and share this podcast and leave us a comment.

For more information on the work I do, check out www.stepmomcoach.com

Are you wondering how to pay for your kids or stepkids college? Do you know about the recent changes in FAFSA application and the impact it has on divorced parents and blended families?

What are the best strategies that will give your student the best changes of getting accepted to the college?

Let’s find out on The Stepmom Wisdom Circle

Here’s a bit more about Mindi

Described as “the bubble wrap of life & college coaching,” Mindi Trimble encourages college-bound students to POP with fun, stress-relieving ideas for navigating their educational journeys using the Majorly Determined method inside her multi-year Accepted Academy program.

She then makes sure they don’t POP under pressure by coaching them through carefully chosen coursework and self-directed experiences—all culminating in personality-filled applications that get put in the ‘yes’ pile.

Besides increasing acceptance rates, working with Mindi has been known to yield college financial offers ranging from five to thirty times her students’ investment in her programs.

When not singing her students’ praises, Mindi's flexing her Phi Beta Kappa-from-UC Berkeley skills at trivia nights, hiking with her family and German Sheagle, or using her formal opera training to make up silly versions of soprano arias.

To Learn more about Mindi Trimble, go to www.minditrimble.com

If you found this episode helpful, do share it with other stepmoms in need of encouragement and subscribe for more insightful episodes. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast platform, which helps us serve you better.

For more support and guidance, check out my book, "The Stepmom's Book of Boundaries," available in paperback, ebook, and audio formats.

Feel free to reach out through our website or social media channels to share your challenges, feedback, or topics you'd like covered in future episodes.

Thank you for joining the Stepmom Wisdom Circle. Remember, you're valued, seen, and doing a wonderful job. Until next time, continue setting positive examples and shining your light. Take care!

Links Mentioned in this podcast:

Mindi Trimble Https://www.MindiTrimble.com

Claudette Chenevert – The Stepmom Coach https://www.StepmomCoach.com

The Stepmom’s Book of Boundaries https://www.stepmomcoach.com/SMBoundaries

The Ultimate Stepfamily Summit https://www.TheStepfamilySummit.com

What’s missing in your stepfamily?

If you’re in a stepfamily, you may feel as if something is missing.

You can’t put it into words yet, but you know it’s a problem.

Maybe you’re new to this. Maybe not.

Still, everything from badly-behaved exes to parenting rifts causes squabbling that disrupts the harmony in your home.

The Stepmom’s Book of Boundaries helps you thrive despite rocky relationships, schedule snafus, and more.

Stepmom Magazine Contributor and Master Certified Stepfamily Coach Claudette Chenevert provides clear explanations, humorous insights and exercises to help you pave a path to healthier boundaries and more enforceable House Rules—for your own version of the white-picket-fence dream.

You can find the full unabridged copy of The Stepmom's Book of Boundaries on most audiobook sellers or on www.StepmomCoach.com/Shop

About Claudette

Claudette Chenevert, known as The Stepmom Coach works with stepmoms who are struggling to create a cohesive family life. Claudette, a Master Certified Stepfamily Foundation Coach helps stepmoms build and create strong and healthy stepfamilies by helping stepmoms focus on what they want as a woman, a partner and a parent.

Claudette has over 30 years of experience as a stepmom and 36 years as a mother. She understands what it’s like to be in your shoes and teaches the best strategies to make life as a stepmom more harmonious.

Claudette offers online support groups, self-study stepmom programs, and one-on-one coaching. Claudette also writes for Stepmom Magazine, has a blog and speaks on parenting platforms. Her book The Stepmom's Book of Boundaries: How and Where to Draw the Line --for a Happier, Healthier Stepfamily is available on Amazon, https://amzn.to/2DawHnZ

For more information of programs and service, go to https://www.stepmomcoach.com

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