The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast

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  Using Human Design To Better Understand My Marriage, Business, Stepmom Stress With Erin Claire Jones 06.07.2026 55min

  Human Design is an incredible tool for finding alignment in yourself, your relationships, and your stepfamily life, but it can feel overwhelming to get started. That's where Erin Claire Jones comes in. Her unique approach makes understanding human design feel easy.    In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast Jamie and Erin discuss Erin's new book How Do You Choose: A Human Design Guide to What's Best For You At Work, In Love, and In Life, and Erin will walk you through the human design basics you need to know to get started.    In this episode:    The five types in human design and how to find yours  Implementing your unique human design to create more alignment in your life  How human design can help you as a stepmom entering a new family system  Navigating relationship and family conflicts through the lens of human design  A sneak peek into Jamie and Darren's human design    Get your human design chart and learn more about Erin's work:  https://humandesignblueprint.com/lookup Get the full free guide 12 Things Stepmom Coaches Won't Tell You: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freebie  Subscribe to Jamie's Substack: https://jamiescrimgeour.substack.com/ Check Out The Stepmom Rebrand: www.stepmomrebrand.com Work With Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Episode Sponsors: Cozy Earth Use code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order at www.cozyearth.com LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom  
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  Unpopular Advice for Stepmoms (That Might Be Exactly What You Need to Hear) 29.06.2026 35min

  You don't need more basic stepmom advice. You need to understand why things in your stepfamily life aren't changing. In this episode, Jamie will take you beyond run of the mill advice as she walks you through her guide: 12 Things Stepmom Coaches Don't Have the Guts to Tell You,  Plus, Jamie will give you a peek behind the scenes into the clapback she received online about the title of her guide, and why she stands by it, even despite the backlash.    In this Episode:  Re-examining your boundaries and need for control  How to disengage without disconnecting  Why your past is affecting your stepfamily experience  The myth that you have to love your stepkids like your own  Accepting the things your husband will never understand about your stepmom experience How constant venting can keep you stuck    Get the full free guide 12 Things Stepmom Coaches Won't Tell You: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freebie  Subscribe to Jamie's Substack: https://jamiescrimgeour.substack.com/ Check Out The Stepmom Rebrand: www.stepmomrebrand.com Work With Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Episode Sponsors: Cozy Earth Use code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order at www.cozyearth.com LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom Metabolic Reset Program  Get $350 off with the code JAMIE350 at https://www.jentherhn.com
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  Using AI To Make Stepmom Life Easier 22.06.2026 31min

  What if the thing helping you feel less stressed, less overwhelmed, and more organized wasn't another self help book, coach, or productivity hack? In this episode, Jamie shares how she's using ChatGPT in her everyday life and why it's quickly become one of the most useful tools she has. From navigating stepfamily challenges and difficult conversations to organizing her business, planning trips, brainstorming content, making decisions, and simplifying everyday tasks, Jamie walks through the practical ways AI is helping her save time and mental energy. Whether you're curious about ChatGPT, already using it, or wondering if it's worth the hype, this episode will give you real examples of how AI can support your life both inside and outside of stepmotherhood. In This Episode: • How Jamie uses ChatGPT to navigate stepfamily challenges • Ways AI can reduce decision fatigue and mental load • Using ChatGPT for parenting, marriage, travel, and organization • How AI is supporting business growth and content creation • Practical prompts you can start using today Looking for ChatGPT prompts that can support your stepfamily life? Subscribe to Jamie's Substack: https://jamiescrimgeour.substack.com/ Check Out The Stepmom Rebrand: www.stepmomrebrand.com Work With Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Episode Sponsors: Cozy Earth Use code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order at www.cozyearth.com LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom
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  How Your Stepkids Really Feel According To Research with Dr. Todd Jensen 15.06.2026 55min

  Dr. Todd Jensen, the founder of THRIFT (Thriving Through Family Transitions Research Lab), joins Jamie on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to share his research on stepfamily dynamics from the perspective of stepchildren. Jamie and Todd dive deep into loyalty binds, the responsibility parents should feel to supporting and nurturing the stepfamily dynamic, 'ambiguous gain' in step families, why authenticity is so important when building a relationship with your stepkid, and creating a sense of safety in your home.  Learn more about Todd's research:  https://toddmjensen.com/   Subscribe to Jamie's Substack: https://jamiescrimgeour.substack.com/ Get The Stepmom Rebrand:                                                                                                     www.stepmomrebrand.com  Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching   Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | Go to www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order.  Metabolic Reset Program | Get $350 off with the code JAMIE350 at https://www.jentherhn.com LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase.  
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  How to Improve Your Stepfamily Life in 30 Days (Without Changing Anyone Else) 08.06.2026 29min

  On this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie will give you strategies you can begin implementing right now to improve your stepfamily life in 30 days.    She'll cover the importance of being authentically yourself with your stepkids; what you gain when you shift your perspective and stop looking for problems; setting intentions for your time, whether you're alone, with your partner, or with your stepkids; how to ask for support from your partner; protecting the vibe of your home, and so much more.    Go deeper on how to improve your stepfamily life on Jamie's Substack. Subscribe here: https://jamiescrimgeour.substack.com/ Check out The Stepmom Rebrand:                                                                                                            www.stepmomrebrand.com  Private Stepmom Coaching www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching   Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | Go to www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order.  Metabolic Reset Program | Get $350 off with the code JAMIE350 at https://www.jentherhn.com LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase.
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  Creating A Pinterest Board Summer (And It's Not What You Think) 01.06.2026 34min

  On this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie invites you to get deeply intentional about the summer experience you want to have. She'll share what she's doing to prepare for a 'Pinterest board summer', and bring you behind the scenes into her nighttime and skincare routines, her favorite products, and what meals and fitness look like in this season of her life.    Check out The Stepmom Rebrand:                                                                                                              www.stepmomrebrand.com  Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching   Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | Go to www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order.  Metabolic Reset Program | Get $350 off with the code JAMIE350 at https://www.jentherhn.com Kajabi | www.jamiescrimgeour.com/kajabi to get all the details.
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  Why Your Husband Won't Set Boundaries With His Ex 25.05.2026 41min

  Do Dads need to have the stepmom's back in disagreements with the stepkids?  The reasons why boundaries might feel different with stepkids vs bio kids How aligned do you need to be with your partner about family rules and boundaries?  Why are men scared to set boundaries with their ex?  How love can feel different for stepkids and biokids… and why that's okay.    Darren joins Jamie for another honest talk about these topics and more in this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast.    Check out The Stepmom Rebrand:                                                                                                              www.stepmomrebrand.com  Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching   Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | Go to www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order.  Boncharge | www.boncharge.com and use the code SCRIM for 15% off  Metabolic Reset Program | Get $350 off with the code JAMIE350 at https://www.jentherhn.com
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  Being The New Young Stepmom, 7 Years Older Than My Stepdaughter with Savana Chapin 18.05.2026 46min

  On this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast Jamie chats with stepmom and content creator Savana Chapin, a woman who knows a thing or two about the realities of being a young stepmom.    We'll get into Savana's experience of becoming a stepmom at age 24 to a daughter who was 17, her tips for building a relationship with a teenage stepkid, the pros and cons of age gap marriages, navigating finances as a blended family, and how she deals with the hate she receives about her stepmom story online.    Follow Savana at @savana_chapin   Check out The Stepmom Rebrand:                                                                                                            www.stepmomrebrand.com  Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching   Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | Go to www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order.  LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase.
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  Should Dads Get 50/50? Are Dads Outsourcing Parenting To The Stepmom? 11.05.2026 40min

  Should Dads get 50/50 custody even if they don't know their child's doctor?  Why the stepmom should not be considered a 'nanny'  The headaches you'll avoid by having a very detailed co-parenting agreement  Should you be upset if your partner helps the bio-mom by taking the kids more?  How to communicate with your partner if you need to take a step back or disengage    Jamie and her husband Darren give their unfiltered thoughts on these topics on this week's episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast.    Check out The Stepmom Rebrand:                                                                                                            www.stepmomrebrand.com  Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | Go to www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order.  Boncharge | www.boncharge.com and use the code SCRIM for 15% off  Metabolic Reset Program | Get $350 off with the code JAMIE350 at https://www.jentherhn.com
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  Your Attachment Style Is Affecting Your Stepmom Experience with Thais Gibson 04.05.2026 1h 4min

  In this episode, with Thais Gibson, we dive deep into how our childhood conditioning shapes our adult relationships. From attachment styles to the subconscious filters we wear every day, understanding these dynamics can be a game changer, especially in the stepmom dynamic.  What's your attachment style? Knowing it can unlock the keys to your emotional needs and triggers. Let's explore how to rewire those patterns and better meet our needs. For more from Thais:  https://university.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Download the Free Guide:  12 Things Stepmom Coaches Don't Have the Guts to Tell You www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freebie  Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | Go to www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order.  Boncharge | www.boncharge.com and use the code SCRIM for 15% off
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  Should A Stepmom Be Celebrated On Mothers Day? 27.04.2026 25min

  Should a stepmom be celebrated on Mothers Day? What could be holding kids back from doing something for the stepmom? Why are Stepdads celebrated and Stepmoms still villianized. How should a stepmom communicate with their partner that they feel upset on this day? Jamie and her husband Darren dive into all of this and more on this week's episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast. Download the Free Guide:: 12 Things Stepmom Coaches Don't Have the Guts to Tell You www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freebie The Stepmom Rebrand www.stepmomrebrand.com Work With Jamie www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching EPISODE SPONSORS:Cozy Earth | Go to www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order. LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase.
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  What F You Money Really Is & Why Every Woman Needs it, RHOBH Tea, Don't Date Broke Dudes with Pattie Ehsaei 20.04.2026 53min

  Women's financial expert and the author of Never Date a Broke Dude Pattie Ehsaei joins Jamie on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to shift your perspective on finances, self worth and how to get what you financially deserve as a stepmom.  Pattie gives her thoughts on being financially dependent on men, why all women need 'F*** You Money', the real work and strategies necessary to manifest money, the importance of being 'financially intimate' with your partner, and even why RHOBH is such a great case study for financial relationship red flags.  Follow Pattie on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/duchessofdecorum/ Get My Free Ebook - 12 Things Stepmom Coaches Don't Have the Guts to Tell You  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freebie  Masterclass: How to Stop Letting a High Conflict Ex Hijack Your Life  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/masterclass   Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | Go to www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order.  LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase.
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  Emotions Stepmoms Are Afraid To Admit, Feeling Like An Outsider & The Childless Stepmom Experience with The Sober Stepmom 13.04.2026 46min

  This week's episode is for every stepmom who has ever felt something and immediately felt guilty for feeling it. Jen from The Sober Stepmom joins me this week and we go there. Jealousy, grief, nervous system overload, the control trap. All of it. This is the conversation I wished I'd had years ago. Here's what we cover, but honestly, just go listen. This one got personal fast. In this week's episode, Jen and I discuss: How becoming a stepmom inspired Jen's journey with sobriety The emotions that catch stepmoms completely off guard and why feeling them doesn't make you a bad person Jealousy in the stepmom role, what it actually is and why so many stepmoms carry shame around it The nervous system science behind why stepmoms feel so on edge, especially around transition days Grief that stepmoms never name and how it shows up sideways when you least expect it The unique experience of the childless stepmom, including Jen's raw and honest take on navigating infertility while stepparenting Why trying to control everything in your blended family is quietly costing you more than you realize How to create space between the feeling and your reaction and why that gap is where your power lives Practical nervous system regulation tools you can actually use in real stepmom moments I think this one is going to stay with you. Find Jen on Instagram @the_sober_stepmom Masterclass: How to Stop Letting a High-Conflict Ex Hijack Your Life  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/masterclass Get My Ebook -  120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook    Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | Head to www.cozyearth.com and use the code JAMIESBOGO by April 18th for my  exclusive Mother's Day BOGO deal. Or, use the code COZYJAMIE anytime for 20% off your order. LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Kajabi | www.jamiescrimgeour.com/kajabi to get all the details.
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  Step-Parenting Teenagers, Blended Family Finances + Conversations You Need To Have With Emily Bouchard 06.04.2026 1h 1min

  Step-family advisor, speaker and author Emily Bouchard joins Jamie on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to dive into step-parenting teens, navigating money conversations in blended family estates, effective approaches for teaching healthy money habits to your kids, and important conversations you need to have to improve your stepfamily dynamic. For more from Emily:  https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.com/ Masterclass: How to Stop Letting a High Conflict Ex Hijack Your Life  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/masterclass Get My Ebook -  120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook    Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | Head to www.cozyearth.com and use the code JAMIESBOGO by April 18th for my  exclusive Mother's Day BOGO deal. Or, use the code COZYJAMIE anytime for 20% off your order.  LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Kajabi | www.jamiescrimgeour.com/kajabi to get all the details.  
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  Why Stepmoms Take Everything Personally and the Shift That Changes Your Relationship With Your Stepchildren with Laurie Oakes 30.03.2026 1h 3min

  Intuitive coach and stepmom Laurie Oakes joins Jamie on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to discuss the positive changes she's experienced in her stepmom life through her coaching work with Jamie.  Laurie will share how shifts in her perspectives and expectations led her to less stress, more harmony in her home, and stronger relationships with her stepkids and her husband. Plus, she'll share about her work as a medium and intuitive coach.  Learn more about Laurie's work:  www.laurieoakesmediumship.com  Masterclass: How to Stop Letting a High Conflict Ex Hijack Your Life  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/masterclass Join Elevate: Group Coaching For The High Level Stepmom www.jamiescrimgeour.com/elevate  Get My Ebook -  120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook    Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off  LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Boncharge | www.boncharge.com and use the code SCRIM for 15% off  Kajabi | www.jamiescrimgeour.com/kajabi to get all the details.
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  Money Mindset, A Convo With A Prostitute, Child Support Mentality 23.03.2026 41min

  On this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast Jamie discusses all things money mindset - and how your money mindset might be affecting your stepmom life.    Jamie shares how her money mindset has evolved over the years, knowing your worth, how the money stories we were told as children affect our outlook on money as adults, and how a healthy money mindset can make all the difference when you're navigating common stepmom challenges like child and spousal support.  Masterclass: How to Stop Letting a High Conflict Ex Hijack Your Life  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/masterclass Join Elevate: Group Coaching For The High Level Stepmom www.jamiescrimgeour.com/elevate  Get My Ebook -  120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook    Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off  LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Boncharge | www.boncharge.com and use the code SCRIM for 15% off  Kajabi | www.jamiescrimgeour.com/kajabi to get all the details.
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  My Biggest Stepmom Regrets and What Stepmoms Need to Stop Feeling Bad About 16.03.2026 23min

  Stepmom guilt can quietly keep you stuck, second-guessing yourself and making a complicated role even more complicated. In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast, Jamie shares what stepmoms need to stop feeling guilty about, plus her biggest stepmom regrets. If she could go back, these are the things she would do differently.    Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off  LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Boncharge | www.boncharge.com and use the code SCRIM for 15% off   
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  Rebuilding After Divorce, When Kids Don't Blend, Navigating Major Life Transitions with Joanna from Nesting Story 09.03.2026 51min

  On this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast parenting blogger and life transition coach Joanna Fowler of Nesting Story joins Jamie to discuss divorce, blending families, and the power of self-confidence.  Joanna will share how she navigated her divorce while being a well-known parenting blogger, the challenges she experienced when she stepped into the role of stepmom and blended families with her new husband, and how self-confidence, systems, and doing it her own way have made all the difference.  Check out Joanna's first episode on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast: https://jamiescrimgeour.com/podcast/130/ Learn more about Joanna and her coaching:  https://nestingstory.ca/coaching/ Masterclass: How to Stop Letting a High Conflict Ex Hijack Your Life  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/masterclass Join Elevate: Group Coaching For The High Level Stepmom www.jamiescrimgeour.com/elevate  Get My Ebook -  120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook    Episode Sponsors:  Cozy Earth | www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off  LMNT | My Go To Electrolyte Drink. Head to www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom to get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase.
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  Stepmom Insecurity Made Me Shop, Finding Your Style, Shopping With Intention with Hannah Blass of The Style Audit 02.03.2026 53min

  Hannah Blass from @thestyleaudit joins Jamie on the KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to share how to shift from compulsive shopping to healthier financial habits through embracing intentional style. Hannah will share how her own compulsive shopping journey led her to wake up to the ways that social media, societal pressures, and negative stereotypes of women inform our shopping habits. You'll hear practical strategies to build a more authentic wardrobe and maintain a healthier money mindset, all while keeping your love of fashion alive. Check out more from Hannah on Instagram @thestyleaudit Masterclass: How to Stop Letting a High Conflict Ex Hijack Your Life www.jamiescrimgeour.com/masterclass Join Elevate: Group Coaching For The High Level Stepmom www.jamiescrimgeour.com/elevate Get My Ebook - 120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook Episode Sponsors: Cozy Earth | www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off Boncharge | www.boncharge.com and use the code SCRIM for 15% off Kajabi | www.jamiescrimgeour.com/kajabi to get all the details.
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  Solo: Lessons From A Nude Beach, Weight Loss, A Breakdown, A Business Plan, and a New Season of Stepmotherhood 23.02.2026 38min

  On today's episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast Jamie gives a life update on her 40th birthday, the realities of being a stepmom to adult stepkids, going all in on the podcast, and more. She'll give you insight into how to reset your life and goals if you're feeling overwhelmed, how to ensure that your stepkids will want to visit when they're adults, her health and wellness approach now that she's 40, and why 2026 is the year that The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast is going bigger than ever before. Masterclass: How to Stop Letting a High Conflict Ex Hijack Your Life www.jamiescrimgeour.com/masterclass Join Elevate: Group Coaching For The High Level Stepmom www.jamiescrimgeour.com/elevate Get My Ebook - 120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom www.jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook Episode Sponsors: Cozy Earth | www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE for 20% off Boncharge | www.boncharge.com and use the code SCRIM for 15% off Kajabi | www.jamiescrimgeour.com/kajabi to get all the details.