If January already feels heavy…

if you're tired of trying to feel hopeful...

or if you're sitting there thinking, "What is wrong with me?" this episode is for you.

January can be hard for stepmoms. And there's a reason no one talks about it.

• Why January hits so hard for stepmoms

• Why the 'try harder' culture and first family advice miss the mark - especially this time of year

• The patterns that come up every January

• What not to do in January if you're a stepmom

• How to reframe what's actually happening

• For Stepmoms: Join the Stepfamily Circle for scripts, strategies, and community support

• For Aspiring Coaches: Learn how to help families navigate these dynamics with wisdom and expertise at stepfamilysolutions.com/stepfamily-certification

If this hit home for you, please share it with another stepmom who needs to hear it. Post it in that Facebook group where everyone's struggling with the same thing. Send it to that friend who's been texting you about her partner not getting it.

The more we talk about this stuff openly, the more we normalize the struggle, and the more stepmoms realize they're not alone and they're not crazy.

Please consider rating and reviewing the show! It will help me reach more stepmoms just like you who need this support. Just click HERE and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "write a review." Then just let me know what you like best!

And the best part about leaving a review? If you send me a screenshot of your review, I'll send YOU my 20-minute Stepmom Self-Care Blueprint. For FREE. It's normally $49 and it's a great tool to quickly set up a self-care plan you'll actually use. Just head HERE to send me your screenshot and grab your blueprint!

• Website: stepfamilysolutions.com

• Instagram: @stepfamilysolutions

• TikTok: @stepfamilysolutions

"My husband is an idiot."

That's what a stepmom said to me recently - not once, but multiple times. But behind those words? A mountain of hurt, exhaustion, and feeling completely alone in her own home.

If you've ever felt like you're carrying everything by yourself while your partner seems checked out, dismissive, or just doesn't get it - this episode is for you.

I'm diving deep into what "he doesn't have my back" really means, why it's about so much more than just everyday disagreements, and most important - what you can actually do about it before resentment poisons everything.

This isn't just a communication problem. It's about feeling invisible in your own home. It's about partnership (or the lack of it). And it's time we talk about it.

• What "he doesn't have my back" REALLY means (hint: it's not just about the kids' behavior)
• Why your partner might genuinely not see what you're seeing
• How resentment becomes a marriage emergency disguised as a stepfamily issue
• The vulnerable conversation that can change everything
• What to do when he won't engage (and how to know your bottom line)
• Why generic therapy advice can make stepfamily dynamics worse
• For coaches: Why this will be a top issue in your practice

• For Stepmoms: Join the Stepfamily Circle for scripts, strategies, and community support
• For Aspiring Coaches: Learn how to help families navigate these dynamics with wisdom and expertise at stepfamilysolutions.com/stepfamily-certification

If this hit home for you, please share it with another stepmom who needs to hear it. Post it in that Facebook group where everyone's struggling with the same thing. Send it to that friend who's been texting you about her partner not getting it.

The more we talk about this stuff openly, the more we normalize the struggle, and the more stepmoms realize they're not alone and they're not crazy.

Please consider rating and reviewing the show! It will help me reach more stepmoms just like you who need this support. Just click HERE and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "write a review." Then just let me know what you like best!

And the best part about leaving a review? If you send me a screenshot of your review, I'll send YOU my 20-minute Stepmom Self-Care Blueprint. For FREE. It's normally $49 and it's a great tool to quickly set up a self-care plan you'll actually use. Just head HERE to send me your screenshot and grab your blueprint!

• Website: stepfamilysolutions.com
• Instagram: @stepfamilysolutions
• TikTok: @stepfamilysolutions

You're not broken. You're overwhelmed.

This episode is for those moments when you're trying so hard to keep it together, but inside you're screaming. The mental load is crushing you, your patience is hanging by a thread, and even the dog's breathing feels like too much . . .

If that rings a bell, let me reassure you that no, you're not broken. You're just overwhelmed. And there are tools to help you manage your stress.

This week, I'm joined by licensed therapist and coach Kristin Cogan for a conversation every stepmom (and honestly, every woman) needs. We're diving into the truth about "mom overwhelm:" what it is, why it hits so hard in blended families, and how mindfulness can help you interrupt the spiral before it swallows you whole.

This is the kind of episode you'll want to save and come back to - especially on the days when you feel like disappearing into the bathroom for a week.

ABOUT KRISTIN:
Kristin Cogan, MA, LPC, is a licensed therapist, coach, and mom of five based in Texas who helps high-achieving, overwhelmed moms break free from the cycle of stress and self-doubt so they can feel confident, calm, and in control again. With a down-to-earth approach and over a decade of experience, Kristin empowers women to stop surviving and start thriving - on their terms.

Learn more about Kristin at imperfectlywonderful.com
Follow her on Instagram: @imperfectlywonderfulmotherhood

If so, please consider rating and reviewing the show. It will help me reach more stepmoms just like you so they can get MORE out of stepmom life! It's super easy – all you have to do is click HERE and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "write a review." Then just let me know what you like best!

And the best part about leaving a review? If you send me a screenshot of your review, I'll send YOU my 20-minute Stepmom Self-Care Blueprint. For FREE. It's normally $49 and it's a great tool to quickly set up a self-care plan you'll actually use. Just head HERE to send me your screenshot and grab your blueprint!

• Website: stepfamilysolutions.com
• Instagram: @stepfamilysolutions
• TikTok: @stepfamilysolutions