The Stepmom Side Podcast Alicia Krasko

Jessica is a licensed clinical counselor and her job is to help people manage their anxiety and depression, but what she focuses on first is their sleep. In her spare time, she keeps busy on her farm with her husband and four boys. Their life is very busy with sports and farm life.In this episode, we discuss:-why you feel like eating everything in sight when you don't get enough sleep-how much sleep you should get-why sleep aids aren't all that great for you-what happens when you add screens ...

In this episode, I talk to you about the ONE thing you can control: YOU.I walk you through a couple scenarios and how you can control (yourself in) them. There's even a bit of tough love mixed in!If you want to chat this through tonight (May 14th), The Stepmom Side Community's Group Coaching is tonight. Sign up for the community here!Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!Want to learn more abo...

Aside from being the owner of Entering Motherhood, Sarah Marie is a mom of two, wife, and birth and postpartum doula. She is certified as a postpartum nutrition professional, holds a doula certification specifically centered around VBAC preparation, and is an active doula in her community.In this episode, Sarah walks us through all things birthing and what to expect when you are expecting!Here are a few topics covered:-what to do when you are overwhelmed-why having a plan/doula are important-...

In this episode, I cover a lot of ground.I talk you through 9 things that would have been really beneficial to know prior to being a stepmom...or getting married. You live and learn, right?Here are a few of the things covered:-diplomacy/communication-protecting your relationship-being able to add humor-Boundaries-what they are, what they are not and what to know...and more!Resources mentioned:Mastering the Stressors (if you need help changing the way you handle things)5 Steps to Healthy Bound...

This is the first (of hopefully many!) topic requests for the podcast.This stepmom is a full time stepmom and their mom barely sees them, but when she does, she comes over to their house...and eats everything in it.Sounds like we need to rework how to navigate this dynamic...listen in.Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you ge...

Jyl Barlow navigates life as a stepmom and second wife with amazing hindsight. Her memoir, What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting, shares her bumpy road as a stepmom and the lessons learned along the way. Jyl lives in Virginia with her husband and two children, all of whom survived loads of speed bumps on the way to thriving as a family. In this episode:-Grief in stepfamilies-Guilt and how that plays out-What if you kept a separate living arrangement for awhile and more!Connect with Jyl:ww...