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Step Struggles
Brooke Leslie
34 episodes
8 months ago
This is Brooke Leslie of The Struggling Stepmom. Being a stepmom has sparked my mission to help other stepparents see the light, even on the darkest days. Through conversation and reflection, I hope to help stepfamilies work through their struggles and provide a new perspective. New episodes every Friday. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you find it helpful. Share your step struggle with me over on Instagram and it may become the Struggle of the Week! 

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This is Brooke Leslie of The Struggling Stepmom. Being a stepmom has sparked my mission to help other stepparents see the light, even on the darkest days. Through conversation and reflection, I hope to help stepfamilies work through their struggles and provide a new perspective. New episodes every Friday. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you find it helpful. Share your step struggle with me over on Instagram and it may become the Struggle of the Week! 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (20/34)
Step Struggles
Step Struggles with Olivia (Replay S02E02)

In today's episode, Brooke talks with fellow stepmom Olivia. They touch on the early stages of stepparenthood, how different the dynamic can be from one kid to the other, and how they navigated the tough times! If you are looking to feel less alone in your thoughts, you will want to tune in on this one! 


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


15% off Mabel's Labels Ultimate Back-to-School Combo OR 20% Off Mabel's Labels Starter Packs


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 years ago
45 minutes 30 seconds

Step Struggles
3 Things I Wish People Understood about Stepmoms

In today's episode, Brooke touches on the top 3 things she wishes people understood about being a stepmom. If you are feeling misunderstood, or looking to feel seen, this episode is for you!


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 years ago
17 minutes 44 seconds

Step Struggles
Why we struggle with Biomom

In today's episode Brooke addresses the answers to her question, Why do you struggle with Biomom? She talks about how to protect yourself from feeding into conflict, stress, and chaos!


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 years ago
21 minutes 42 seconds

Step Struggles
3 Reasons Stepmoms Feel Uncomfortable In Their Own Homes

In today's episode, Brooke reveals something she's been working on, talks about why stepmoms feel uncomfortable in their homes, and gives some tips for stepmoms constantly biting their tongue to keep the peace! If you live in biomoms house, feel invisible, disrespected, or worried that your stepkids are taking everything back to mom, this one's for you!


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 years ago
24 minutes 42 seconds

Step Struggles
A convo with a real life stepmom friend

In today's episode, Brooke chats with one of her real-life stepmom friends. They discuss how they have evolved as stepmoms and relied on each other through the process.


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 years ago
16 minutes 6 seconds

Step Struggles
What the Ours Baby really thinks is going on

In today's episode, Brooke sits down with her 5 year old and get's to the bottom of what the ours baby really believes is going on. Why his siblings have another mom, why they aren't with them full time and how she became their stepmom. The answers are not what you would expect! Brooke also touches on stepmoms relationships with biomom, or the idea of her and what to avoid. 


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 years ago
12 minutes 31 seconds

Step Struggles
The Surprising Truths about Step motherhood with Ele

In today’s episode, Brooke talks to Ele about all the things they didn’t know they were getting into when they became stepmoms.


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 years ago
47 minutes 20 seconds

Step Struggles
Wait Until You Hear What She Said

In today's episode, Brooke talks about a post on social media that pushed her stepmom buttons! She discusses why it upset her, why things need to change, and how both sides of the blender are complicated. 


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


15% off Mabel's Labels Ultimate Back-to-School Combo OR 20% Off Mabel's Labels Starter Packs


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 years ago
14 minutes 13 seconds

Step Struggles
Brooke Leslie with Dana from The Nother Mother Podcast

Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


15% off Mabel's Labels Ultimate Back-to-School Combo OR 20% Off Mabel's Labels Starter Packs


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 years ago
1 hour 5 minutes 19 seconds

Step Struggles
Step Struggles with Amelia

Today Brooke speaks with fellow Stepmom, Amelia. Along with being a certified stepfamily coach, Amelia is also a {second} wife, mother of two and stepmom of one. She and her husband have been together 12 years, married for 7. They each brought a daughter into the relationship and added their "ours" baby to the mix 8 years ago. Amelia is also a child of divorce; growing up in a single parent home and had two half siblings that lived in the other parents home. Along with her specialized education, Amelia's biggest asset to coaching is that she has lived through multiple stepfamily situations throughout her life, giving her many different perspectives when assisting clients. 

After struggling with happiness and peace in her own stepfamily: overcoming jealousy, insecurity in her role as a second wife/stepmom, loneliness, frustration, hurt, grief and resentment, Amelia was eventually able to overcome those obstacles. Having a lifelong passion for helping others led her to become a certified stepfamily coach where her goal is to assist her clients in learning how to cope with and overcome their unique stepfamily challenges.


Links:

IG: @amelia.lane.stepparentcoach 

website: theartofblendedchaos.com


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


15% off Mabel's Labels Ultimate Back-to-School Combo OR 20% Off Mabel's Labels Starter Packs


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 years ago
53 minutes 5 seconds

Step Struggles
Step Struggles with Danielle

In this episode, Brooke talks with Danielle, a fellow stepmom who has been there and done that! They discuss the struggles of disengagement, the bigger picture, and even share a heartwarming story of the stepchild recognizing stepmom! If you are in it, and need some hope, this is the one to listen to! 


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


15% off Mabel's Labels Ultimate Back-to-School Combo OR 20% Off Mabel's Labels Starter Packs


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 years ago
56 minutes

Step Struggles
Step Struggles with Olivia

In today's episode, Brooke talks with fellow stepmom Olivia. They touch on the early stages of stepparenthood, how different the dynamic can be from one kid to the other, and how they navigated the tough times! If you are looking to feel less alone in your thoughts, you will want to tune in on this one! 


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


15% off Mabel's Labels Ultimate Back-to-School Combo OR 20% Off Mabel's Labels Starter Packs


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 years ago
45 minutes 30 seconds

Step Struggles
I'm Back!

In this episode Brooke gives an update on what she’s been up to, a stepmom nightmare she lived through over the break and some stuff she has coming up! If you have ever felt like the evil stepmom, or feared making a choice you’d live to regret, you won’t want to miss this one! 


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


15% off Mabel's Labels Ultimate Back-to-School Combo OR 20% Off Mabel's Labels Starter Packs


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 years ago
18 minutes 6 seconds

Step Struggles
Talking to the Kids

In today's episode, Brooke discusses how to approach the topic of sleepovers with the kids. 


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


15% off Mabel's Labels Ultimate Back-to-School Combo OR 20% Off Mabel's Labels Starter Packs


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 




Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 years ago
10 minutes 24 seconds

Step Struggles
Things Only Another Stepmom Will Understand

In today’s episode, Brooke talks about what it feels like to be a stepmom. She walks through the guilt, the common issues we all deal with and why it’s important to let things go.


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


15% off Mabel's Labels Ultimate Back-to-School Combo OR 20% Off Mabel's Labels Starter Packs


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 years ago
25 minutes 4 seconds

Step Struggles
5 Things To Consider When Dating A Man With Kids

In today’s episode, Brooke discusses her biggest concerns about becoming a stepmom. She touches on her insecurities about biomom, the kids, and how she would fit into the family dynamic.


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


15% off Mabel's Labels Ultimate Back-to-School Combo OR 20% Off Mabel's Labels Starter Packs


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 years ago
23 minutes 4 seconds

Step Struggles
Talking all things boundaries

In today’s episode, Brooke discusses boundaries and answers questions sent in on Instagram. She dives into the in-law's bio mom boundaries with the kids and who really has the control.


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 years ago
20 minutes 3 seconds

Step Struggles
Step Struggles with Ella's Blended Family

In today's episode, Brooke welcomes Cecile to the podcast to discuss the stresses of blending and the progress stepmoms can make with the right mindset! 


For more from Ella, follow along on her Website/Blog, Instagram, and Facebook.


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 years ago
55 minutes 59 seconds

Step Struggles
3 Ways To Be Your Partners Teammate

In this episode, Brooke discusses the ways in which we can remain on the same team as our partner. From communication to scorekeeping to being honest with ourselves, this one has a lot to digest!


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 years ago
14 minutes 41 seconds

Step Struggles
Reflection Time!

In this episode, Brooke discusses a recent slip-up, how she handled it and how she would have reacted in the past. She dives into why she thinks she used to be more involved in the drama and how she believes she has learned to avoid it. If you are struggling with different parenting styles or texts from the ex, this is a good one to listen in on!


Read more on this topic and more on The Struggling Stepmom Blog!


Join Brooke and other stepmoms in this exclusive community hosted by Jamie Scrimgeour.


Want to chat One-on-One? Book a Free Coaching Consultation!


If you want to contribute to the weekly struggle, follow along on Instagram @TheStrugglingStepmom and watch for the question box in Brooke's stories! 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 years ago
22 minutes 26 seconds

Step Struggles
This is Brooke Leslie of The Struggling Stepmom. Being a stepmom has sparked my mission to help other stepparents see the light, even on the darkest days. Through conversation and reflection, I hope to help stepfamilies work through their struggles and provide a new perspective. New episodes every Friday. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review the podcast if you find it helpful. Share your step struggle with me over on Instagram and it may become the Struggle of the Week! 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.