This week on the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, fellow stepmom and Estate Planner Kerri Koen is on to dive into all things estate planning and stepmom life. This interview was originally recorded for KICK-ASS Stepmom, my online platform for stepmoms however the conversation was so valuable we are sharing it here too. We talk about: Tough conversations all stepfamilies need to have Ways to make estate planning feel less daunting and final How to avoid conflict in your stepfamily Things stepfamilies need to consider when creating their wills and estate planning and more!  For more from Kerri head to www.modernlegacylawgroup.com Join KICK-ASS Stepmom Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Thanks to our sponsors: Better Help | Visit betterhelp.com/stepmom today to get 10% off your first month Cozy Earth | cozyearth.com/kickassstepmom and use the code COZYJAMIE for 40% off Metabolic Reset Program | Get $100 off with the code KICKASSSTEPMOM at https://www.jentherhn.com

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Best-Selling Author Dr. Sherrie Campbell is back on the show. Sherri specializes in helping healthy people cut ties with toxic people in their lives and the story she shares today goes deep on how (and why) this work is so important. In this episode, we dive into her personal experience as a child of divorce with multiple step-parents and how it has shown up in her relationships today, including her role as a stepmom. This interview is raw, personable and vulnerable and an important one for all stepmoms to hear.  For more from Dr. Sherrie, find her on IG @dr.sherrie Listen to: 239. Parental Alienation, Narcissism + High-Conflict Ex with Dr. Sherrie Campbell here. Upcoming Masterclass: Beat Stepmom Burnout Secure your spot at www.jamiescrimgeour.com/burnout Join KICK-ASS Stepmom Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See Thanks to our sponsors: Val Fleury Skin | Jamie's LED Mask. Head to https://valfleuryskin.com?glow=4087HFH and use coupon code Jamie20 for 20% off. OSEA | Clean skincare. Head to www.oseamailibu.com and use code KICKASSSTEPMOM10 for 10% off at checkout Cozy Earth | cozyearth.com/kickassstepmom and use the code COZYJAMIE for 40% off

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Divorce and Co-Parenting Coach Samantha Boss is on the show to dive into all things co-parenting plans and dealing with a high-conflict ex. Through her personal experience and 8-year battle dealing with a high-conflict and narcissistic ex-husband, Samantha started supporting other women going through the same thing to help them feel empowered and less alone.  In this episode, we talk about her life as a single mom and the things she does to make sure her kids are taken care of (even if it means checking her ego), how her high-conflict ex affected the way her kids showed up, why you need to think long-game when writing your co-parenting plan and her thoughts about having joint events.  For more from Samantha, connect with her at @the_samantha_boss Inside KICK-ASS Stepmom: A Co-Parenting Plan That Leaves No Room For Grey with Samantha Boss | Click Here To Join Upcoming Masterclass: Beat Stepmom Burnout Secure your spot at www.jamiescrimgeour.com/burnout Join KICK-ASS Stepmom Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Cozy Earth | cozyearth.com/kickassstepmom and use the code COZYJAMIE for 40% off

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Darren and I are diving into something that is not talked about enough in the stepmom space - burnout. As a stepmom you’re showing up, doing all the things and simultaneously feeling resentful. We’ve all been there… and a lot of you are there right now. In this episode, we discuss how to talk to your partner about the way you’re feeling, how to create change in your stepfamily life, how to take a step back without feeling bad and what partners can do to support the stepmom when they’re burnt out.  Upcoming Masterclass: Beat Stepmom Burnout Secure your spot at www.jamiescrimgeour.com/burnout Join KICK-ASS Stepmom Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Free Quiz and See Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Val Fleury Skin | Jamie's LED Mask. Head to https://valfleuryskin.com?glow=4087HFH and use coupon code Jamie20 for 20% off. Kajabi | Visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com/kajabi today to start your free trial.

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Darren is back and we are getting real by diving into the assumptions that people online make about our marriage, stepkids and the ex. From my relationship with my stepdaughter to the strength of our marriage, having strict rules at home and does the ex really hate me? We are covering it all!  Upcoming Masterclass: Beat Stepmom Burnout Secure your spot at www.jamiescrimgeour.com/burnout Join KICK-ASS Stepmom Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See Thanks to our sponsors: Better Help | Visit betterhelp.com/stepmom today to get 10% off your first month Cozy Earth | cozyearth.com/kickassstepmom and use the code COZYJAMIE for 40% off

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Stepmom and Authenticity Coach Kat Jon is back on the show to talk about what it means to be an authentic stepmom. In this episode, we chat about how her life has changed as a stepmom now that she has her stepkids full time, her new book “Authentic” and how the real stepmom experience can truly rock us to our core.  For more from Kat, connect with her at @kat.jon Listen to: 191. The Real Stepmom Experience + The Zero F*cks Movement with Kat Jon here. Join KICK-ASS Stepmom Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Take the Free Quiz: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See Thanks to our sponsors: Val Fleury Skin | Jamie's LED Mask. Head to https://valfleuryskin.com?glow=4087HFH and use coupon code Jamie20 for 20% off. Metabolic Reset Program | Get $100 off with the code KICKASSSTEPMOM at https://www.jentherhn.com

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am flying solo to give you a big life update + dive into some of the questions you asked on Instagram.   An update on the ex, how to stop feeling frumpy, how I manage my home and keep it clean, what to do when the ex won’t pay for anything, getting your sparkle back, how my biggest insecurity encouraged me to get a boob lift, my fav stepmom resources - we are covering it all.    Plus, fast forward to our stepkids' weddings with me and see how I plan to handle that, too!    Listen to: 214. How I Finally Lost Weight + Balanced My Hormones with Jen Vasey here.   Join KICK-ASS Stepmom Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See   Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Metabolic Reset Program | Get $100 off with the code KICKASSSTEPMOM at https://www.jentherhn.com OSEA | Clean skincare. Head to www.oseamailibu.com and use code KICKASSSTEPMOM10 for 10% off at checkout

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am chatting with Best-Selling Author and lawyer Rebecca Zung. As a globally sought-after expert in negotiation and co-parenting with a high-conflict personality, Rebecca shares tips and strategies to help you effectively negotiate with a high-conflict ex, and win.    We also dive into why narcissism and gaslighting go hand in hand and how to navigate this effectively.    For more from Rebecca, find her on IG @rebeccazung   Join KICK-ASS Stepmom Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See   Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Val Fleury Skin | Jamie's LED Mask. Head to https://valfleuryskin.com?glow=4087HFH and use coupon code Jamie20 for 20% off. Kajabi | Visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com/kajabi today to start your free trial  

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am interviewing Stepmom, Bio Mom and Podcast Host Mindy Wender about her unique perspective on blended family life.  Mindy and I dive into co-parenting special needs children and what people really need to understand, sending rage texts (and why it’s not the most productive form of communication) and how to properly deal with a high-conflict ex.  She also shares how different her two co-parenting situations are (with her ex and her partner's ex) and how she navigates the different dynamics. For more from Mindy, find her on IG @mindywender   Become A Member: Join KICK-ASS Stepmom  Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Free Guide: Ultimate Guide For Stepmoms    Thanks to our sponsors: CUPLA | Get 3 Months Free using the code "JAMIE"  via the link below or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app Metabolic Reset Program | Get $100 off with the code KICKASSSTEPMOM at https://www.jentherhn.com Better Help | Visit betterhelp.com/stepmom today to get 10% off your first month

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am chatting with Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Best-Selling Author Dr. Sherrie Campbell who specializes in helping healthy people cut ties with toxic people in their lives. In this episode, we talk about strategies for co-parenting with a high-conflict ex who is trying to interfere with your relationship with your stepkids, setting boundaries with a narcissist and the useful tips and strategies she used in her own life navigating dating someone with kids.  For more from Dr. Sherrie, find her on IG @dr.sherrie   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See   Thanks to our sponsors: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. OSEA | Clean skincare. Head to www.oseamailibu.com and use code KICKASSSTEPMOM10 for 10% off at checkout HB Face | hbface.com/jamiescrimgeour and use code HBJAMIE for 20% off your order  

That’s right, LeAnn Rimes is on the show! In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, LeAnn Rimes and I talk about her experience as a stepmom. We dive into the healing that it forced her to do, how she dealt with her personal life being blasted in the media, the narratives that it created, boundaries, personal values and the feeling of being an outsider (which is so common in stepmom life). This episode is a good reminder that the real human experience is similar for everyone, famous country singer or not. For more from LeAnn, find her on IG @leannrimes   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See   Thanks to our sponsors: Val Fleury Skin | Jamie's LED Mask. Head to https://valfleuryskin.com?glow=4087HFH and use coupon code Jamie20 for 20% off. CUPLA | Get 3 Months Free using the code "JAMIE"  via the link below or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app Metabolic Reset Program | Get $100 off with the code KICKASSSTEPMOM at https://www.jentherhn.com

In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, my stepdaughter Madison and I dive into the questions you asked us on Instagram. We talk about what it was like for her to have divorced parents, if she prefers joint celebrations, what I did or didn’t do right when I first started dating her dad, whether she feels loyalty to her mom, what it was like when we had our daughter Reese, and so much more!   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See   Thanks to our sponsors: OSEA | Clean skincare. Head to www.oseamailibu.com and use code KICKASSSTEPMOM10 for 10% off at checkout Tonic Site Shop | Use the code JAMIE15 for 15% off at www.jamiescrimgeour.com/tonic HB Face | hbface.com/jamiescrimgeour and use code HBJAMIE for 20% off your order  

In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Stepmom coach and creator of VIP Stepmom Naja Hall is going to call you out, inspire you and have you in tears of laughter. We dive into: Dealing with a high-conflict ex Being addicted to the chaos Stepmom insecurity When we think a Stepmom should call it quits and so much more! For more from Naja connect with her at @vipstepmom on IG   Listen to Ep. 14 How To Deal With A High-Conflict Ex with Naja Hall here. Listen to Ep. 21 Co-parenting With A Narcissist with Naja Hall here.   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See   Thanks to our sponsors: Better Help | Visit betterhelp.com/stepmom today to get 10% off your first month Metabolic Reset Program | Get $100 off with the code KICKASSSTEPMOM at https://www.jentherhn.com  

In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Psychotherapist and Marriage Counsellor Mary T. Kelly and I get real about stepmom life.   In this episode we tackle why stepmoms are so consumed with the ex, how to get out of that head space, the competition between moms and stepmoms and important boundaries that all step-couples need to set.   This is a must-listen for ALL Stepmoms.   For more from Mary connect with her at https://realstepfamilies.com   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See   Thanks to our sponsors: OSEA | Clean skincare. Head to www.oseamailibu.com and use code KICKASSSTEPMOM10 for 10% off at checkout Val Fleury Skin | Jamie's LED Mask. Head to https://valfleuryskin.com?glow=4087HFH and use coupon code Jamie20 for 20% off. HB Face | hbface.com/jamiescrimgeour and use code HBJAMIE for 20% your order

In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Terri Cole, author of The Boundary Boss, shares game-changing information on how to set boundaries and stop being a high-functioning codependent. For more from Terri, connect with her on Instagram at @terricole For all links mentioned visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com/podcast/113   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See   Thanks to our sponsors: CUPLA | Get 3 Months Free using the code "JAMIE"  via the link below or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app Tonic Site Shop | Use the code JAMIE15 for 15% off at www.jamiescrimgeour.com/tonic Metabolic Balance | Get $100 off Jen's Metabolic Reset program with the code KICKASSSTEPMOM at https://www.jentherhn.com

In this episode, I chat with Brooke Leslie from The Struggling Stepmom about our experiences as stepmoms, including what we wish we would have known about the court process and what you need to know if you are dating a man with kids. Disclaimer: this episode includes advice we didn’t take ourselves, but wish we did. For more from Brooke, connect with her on Instagram at @thestrugglingstepmom   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching FREE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See   Thanks to our sponsors: Cozy Earth | cozyearth.com/kickassstepmom and use the code COZYJAMIE for 30% off OSEA | Clean skincare. Head to www.oseamailibu.com and use code KICKASSSTEPMOM10 for 10% off at checkout Val Fleury Skin | Jamie's LED Mask. Head to https://valfleuryskin.com?glow=4087HFH and use coupon code Jamie20 for 20% off.

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am interviewing fellow Stepmom Coach Mindy Kyle to dive into all things stepmom life.   We discuss:   Adult stepchildren Step grand babies How stepmom stress doesn't end when they turn 18 Making the decision to divorce, or change her mindset around stepmom life What happened when we started doing the work on ourselves The things we wish we would have done in those early days The evolution of her relationship with the ex   There are so many takeaways for stepmoms in this episode!   MENTIONED EPISODES: Listen to Ep. 135: When The Stepkids Grow Up + How Stepmoms Unknowingly Create Pain For Themselves with Mindy Kyle   Listen to Ep 097: Improve (Stepfamily) Relationships With The Enneagram with Sara Jane Case     WANT MORE FROM JAMIE? Check out the website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook   Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community FREE GUIDE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience FREE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See   FOR MORE FROM MINDY: Check out her website Follow her on Instagram Find her on Facebook   EPISODE SPONSORS: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase.   CUPLA | Get 3 Months Free using the code "JAMIE" via this link or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app   Val Fleury Skin | Jamie's LED Mask. Head to https://valfleuryskin.com?glow=4087HFH and use coupon code Jamie20 for 20% off. Better Help | Visit betterhelp.com/stepmom today to get 10% off your first month.

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Darren is back to answer the questions about stepmom and blended family life that were submitted on Instagram. In this episode: Do we keep our finances together or separate? When does child support end in our agreement and why it's important to make sure the end is clear, not assumed Our communication with the ex now that the kids are getting older Our thoughts on venting about stepmom life and co-parenting to family and friends Co-parenting now that kids are older and what that looks like and more!   WANT MORE FROM JAMIE?Check out the website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook   RESOURCES FOR STEPMOMS: Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community FREE GUIDE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience  FREE GUIDE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See   EPISODE SPONSORS + LINKSLMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. RITUAL | Get 25% off your first month at www.ritual.com/stepmom Val Fleury Skin | Jamie's LED Mask. Head to https://valfleuryskin.com?glow=4087HFH and use coupon code Jamie20 for 20% off.

This week on the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, I am interviewing Happiness and Self Love Advocate Drew Holst. After his marriage ended a few years ago, Drew went on a journey of healing and self-love and really finding himself post-divorce. Now, he shares his experience openly and candidly on social media. In this episode, we talk about: Finding yourself post-divorce What self-love really is How people pleasing and self-sacrifice can lead to resentment His healing journey post-divorce Having a positive co-parenting relationship and what that looks like for Drew and his ex Ending unaligned friendships and more!   WANT MORE FROM JAMIE? Check out the website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community FREE GUIDE: Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience  FREE GUIDE: When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See   FOR MORE FROM DREW: Follow him on Instagram: @the_drew_holst   THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. CUPLA | Get 3 Months Free using the code "JAMIE" via this link or find Cupla in the app store. To learn more visit https://cupla.app Cozy Earth | cozyearth.com/COZYJAMIE40 and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off

This week on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie and Darren dive into how disengaging has been one of the best strategies Jamie has used to thrive in her role as a stepmom and how Darren supports this strategy. They share: The right (and wrong) way to disengage How to know if a stepmom needs to take a step back How to communicate your needs with your family What partners need to understand about disengaging  and more!    Want more from Jamie? Check out her website Follow along on Instagram Follow along on Facebook Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community Download 12 Ways To Redefine Your Stepmom Experience  When Should A Stepmom Disengage? Take The Quiz and See   Thanks to Our Sponsors: LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. RITUAL | Get 25% off your first month at www.ritual.com/stepmom OSEA | Clean skincare. Head to www.oseamailibu.com and use code KICKASSSTEPMOM10 for 10% off at checkout.