The Pondering Nook

22/07/2024

21/07/2024

One of my most popular episodes about the stepmom journey.... being a stepmom who is an introvert! Tune in to The Pondering Stepmom Podcast wherever you like to listen and find The Pondering Stepmom Podcast bonus sessions at The Pondering Nook on Substack!

‎Show The Pondering Stepmom Podcast, Ep "The Introverted Stepmom" - Jun 28, 2023

21/07/2024

Totally.

Read more about divorce, self-improvement, relationships, stepparenting, parenting & much more at The Pondering Nook on Substack!

21/07/2024

"Women with thinner hair are often told from a very young age that somehow not having thick hair makes them ‘less-than’ or not as vivaciously beautiful as a female who has more hair...."

I have not been kind to myself.

20/07/2024

"Having to constantly reassure everyone that you’re okay or that you’re not going to fall apart is a huge emotional job person who is grieving..."

Sometimes what you don’t say makes everything worse.

19/07/2024

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18/07/2024

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17/07/2024

"Wanting that ‘mom credit’ is the burning desire to be acknowledged for all of the grunt work you may have put in as a stepmom.

Things like doing laundry, helping with homework, cleaning, cooking, driving kids around, comforting, or even helping financially with your money..."

Navigating expectations can be tricky.

15/07/2024

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15/07/2024

"...when we operate from a place of guilt or only with the concept of what’s best for the kids 100% of the time and design our daily lives around what we think will make them happy, we often forget what’s best for us..."

You can only drink so many cups of guilt.

14/07/2024

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14/07/2024

"Even when you’re fully accepting of the fact that you’re not the biological parent but you’re working incredibly hard and putting so much time in to help raise a child, words can still sting immensely..."

Labels can be deceiving.

14/07/2024

Truth.

13/07/2024

If you're a big fan of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast & want more, you can visit my bonus (paid subscriber) episodes over on The Pondering Nook's Substack. I get way more personal about my stepmom journey on this podcast & I'm hoping to build a new stepmom community over at Substack. Please consider becoming a subscriber today & send me your comments or topic suggestions... xoxo

Listen now | The stepmom world can be dark.

11/07/2024

"Your feelings about your identity as a stepmom may change from day to day, and your emotions will be caught off guard at inconvenient times. Be prepared for just about anything."

1. Can I Handle Failure?

08/07/2024

Are you a stepmom who feels like she is handling most of the problem-solving with your stepkids, fielding the majority of the communication between bio mom or bio dad, and feeling too much like a "fixer" in your blended family? Well, tune in to this episode of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast! Available on every major podcast platform...

‎Show The Pondering Stepmom Podcast, Ep "The Fixer" - Feb 29, 2024

08/07/2024

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06/07/2024

Stepmoms, remember that this is not all you are. It's just a part of it. An amazing, brave, resilient part.

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04/07/2024

Here's the latest episode of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast in case you missed it! Catch it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you prefer to listen.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-all-momming-here-the-best-we-can/id1485161397?i=1000660459017

‎Show The Pondering Stepmom Podcast, Ep "We're All 'Momming' Here The Best We Can..." - Jun 27, 2024

04/07/2024

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03/07/2024

"...I hadn’t been truly free to let the general public look at my body in any bathing suit situation for as long as I can remember..."

The only potential saboteur on this vacation was me.

01/07/2024

"Whether you’re potentially going to be a full-time stepmom or a part-time stepmom, be cautious with your assumptions. Dynamics change often with children as they grow and you’ll need to be uncomfortably flexible at times."

1. Can I Handle Failure?

29/06/2024

Hello stepmoms,

This is now the permanent home of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast. Do you want me to talk about a particular issue? Do you have a personal question for me? This is the place. This more intimate podcast setting will be a paid subscriber-only bonus feature so & I appreciate all who can join! xoxo

Listen now | Looking back on 8 seasons and looking forward to a new chapter.

28/06/2024

“We get so caught up in the daily, mundane grind that we often become immune to spontaneous joy and laughter. We get stuck in the mud. We get lost in the shuffle. We stop laughing like we used to…”

I know I'm not alone.

28/06/2024

28/06/2024

"While there can be a huge amount of humor and comfort brought forth by ‘mom content’ on social media, a wider and more accessible landing space for judgment has been established..."

There is no certainty in motherhood.

28/06/2024

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