44 episodes
Stepmonster Stepmoms Bailey & Alyse
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- Kids & Family
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4.7 • 76 Ratings
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Stepmonster is a podcast for every stepmom out there who has struggled. We are two friends and stepmoms who were bonded together by the blended family life. Together, we’re tackling the stigma of being the wicked stepmom, AKA, the "stepmonster", and sharing all of our stories for your benefit. You’ll hear us laugh, cry, give advice, and clink our wine glasses to all stepmoms battling the stigma together. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stepmonsterpodcast/support
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Imposter Syndrome & New Stepmom Advice
This episode is all about having imposter syndrome as a stepmom, and how to best deal with it. Spoiler alert: you DO BELONG IN THEIR LIVES, and you're doing great.
We also talk about our best advice for NEW stepmoms - things we wish we could have done differently, and our best tips to succeed as a stepmom. -
Minisode | He Slept with His Ex Now We’re Back Together
Minisode submission: ...."Fast forward to 2021, six months in our new home, and my fiance lets it slip that he had actually slept with his ex-wife BEFORE coming over to my house to tell me he wanted to work on his marriage back in 2018. It hit me like a ton of bricks. Here I was thinking how he was such a good guy but all along he had cheated on me with his ex. The response I received was that this was three years ago so I just shouldn't worry about it and should be glad that we are together now since our relationship had been great up until this point. It is hard enough dealing with the ex but imagine if your man SLEPT with the ex during your relationship? I feel so torn and sad about this information and am really struggling.
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Minisode | Tweens, Divorce Threats, & Should She Stick it Out?
This minisode talks through one stepmom's challenges with her 12-year-old stepkid who is particularly difficult. Refusing to get along, is annoyed by everything, and then on TOP of all of that, her hubs says if she can't figure out how to get along with his kid, he might want a divorce. Should she stick it out? Is it worth it? Hear our take.
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Acceptance, Expectations & Finding Stepmom Support
As stepmoms, we constantly battle with the need to feel accepted. In this episode, we talk about:
The difference between acceptance and appreciation?
What should we expect in our homes, if anything?
Having certain expectations we may have had early in our stepmom journey and how to overcome them with or without the support of those around you.
Finding support as a stepmom is HARD! Who are the right people to vent to? Why or why not? -
Minisode | Stepson Challenges & Learning to Disengage
This minisode covers a submission from one of our listeners surrounding her stepson, who has been increasingly disrespectful and ungrateful. Layered on top of an already complex situation involving false allegations, CPS, and losing custody of two kids already - this one is a challenge. Listen in as Bailey and Alyse give this stepmom advice on how to disengage and handle her specific situation.
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Family Courts, Prenups & Catching Up
We're BACK! Spend the first 10 minutes catching up on life with us, but if you want to skip RIGHT to the meat of the episode, skip to minute 11.
In this episode, Bailey and Alyse talk through the challenges which come along with having to deal with family courts, or as Alyse calls it, "the clown show". We talk through ways to handle situations thrown your way and then dive in on prenups in a blended family situation.
**Disclaimer: This episode does not serve as legal advice. For legal advice applicable to your individual situation, please consult an attorney**
Customer Reviews
Discussing other step mom things that matter!
Finally,
A conversation about the grief and shame that step moms go through! Thank you! I’m so glad I found this when I did, it totally resonated with me! I’ve been feeling so torn inside with feeling such grief and sadness, and feeling like such an awful person, with so much guilt hanging over my head because I feel this way. Even my therapist didn’t know how to address this grief. It was refreshing and freeing. Thank you for talking about other real things that we go through and staying above the typical norms revolving around the step world. Thank you for going deeper and thinking outside the box! I look forward to listening to more episodes!
Not what I was looking for
A lot of waiting for the hosts to get to the point. I was hoping that the episodes would be deeper, pulling in experts and hard research when needed. A lot of it is just skimming the surface. The advice is fine, but often pretty shallow.
I think the podcast needs to cut down on the chit chat…I don’t care if your house was getting remodeled. Potential here, but episodes need to be tightened up.
Informative resource as a new stepmom.
This podcast has been a source of peace of mind for me as a new stepmom. It’s nice to hear some real talk about the struggles and double standards you experience as a stepmom, and to hear some “real talk” when you do need to be reminded to stay in your lane. I’ve read tons of books and listened to other podcasts and this one has been the most useful to me thus far! Thanks for all you’re doing!
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