The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast

What I'm Doing, Wearing, And Eating. Skin Care, Night Time Routine & Having An Intentional Summer 01.06.2026 35min

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.

Dad Needs To Have The Stepmoms Back, Ours Baby Differences & Why Men Won't Set Boundaries With The 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

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.

These Dads Don't Deserve 50/50 & The Stepmom Is Not The Nanny 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Codependency, Resentment + Communicating That You're Taking A Step Back with Erika Wright 16.02.2026 51min

Codependency counselor Erika Wright joins Jamie on The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast to help you untangle the codependency patterns that are keeping you stuck in stepmom life - overgiving, overfunctioning, and losing yourself in relationships. Erika's straight shooting style will leave you feeling empowered to regain your self trust and integrity in relationships. Today you'll hear about what codependency is and how it forms, why truth is the key to unraveling codependent patterns, how women are societally conditioned to prioritize others, how to tell the difference between healthy boundaries and codependency, and much more. Connect with Erika: https://erikawright.org/ https://www.instagram.com/erikawrighthcd/?hl=en 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

Loyalty Binds, Co-Parenting Mistakes and Reconnection With Your Stepkids/The Ex with Jody Carrington 09.02.2026 56min

In this week's episode of the KICK-ASS Stepmom podcast, Jamie interviews renowned psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington. Jody has a no-nonsense and candid approach backed by her clinical knowledge, it's that combination that makes her one of our favourite guests. Join them for an unfiltered conversation on life in your 40s, parenting and anxiety in the digital age, the power of reconnection, loyalty binds and what's really going on for our kids in transitions, and how we can use acknowledgement and reconnection to improve the mom stepmom relationship 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

Can The Ex Move The Stepkids, Dealing With Parental Alienation and Other Legal Stories With Family Law Attorney Diana Romanov 02.02.2026 46min

Family law attorney Diana Romanov is here today to tell you what you really need to know about navigating the legal side of divorce, child support, and custody. We'll talk about the benefits of settling versus taking your case to a judge, what to do if your ex wants to move with the kids, how layoffs can affect child support, why a cost benefit analysis is so important when making legal decisions, and how to navigate high conflict divorce proceedings that include parental alienation or child safety. Connect with Diana: https://www.romanovlaw.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@Diana-Romanov 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

Healing Your Stepmom Anxiety Dr. Nicole Cain 26.01.2026 59min

Dr. Nicole Cain's holistic approach to anxiety will have you looking at your anxieties in a whole new way. She is a leading expert in trauma informed clinical psychology and holistic medicine, and is the author of the new book Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solutions to End Your Anxiety Forever. We're diving into parts work and how it can help you address the root causes of your anxiety, Dr. Nicole's '3 minute hack' to get internal information on why certain experiences trigger you, how addressing anxiety can positively impact your stepfamily life, the 9 types of anxiety, the differences between panic, anxiety and fear, and so much more. Connect with Dr. Nicole: https://drnicolecain.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drnicolecain/?hl=en 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 Kajabi | www.jamiescrimgeour.com/kajabi to get all the details.

How To Navigate Parental Alienation + When Should Stepkids Kids Get To Choose with Dr. Amy Baker 19.01.2026 44min

Coach, Researcher and Parental Alienation Expert Dr. Amy Baker and I had one of the most in-depth conversations about parental alienation I have had in my 11+ years as a Stepmom. We cover the signs of parental alienation, the shift from angry co-parent to parental alienation, the long-term effects of parental alienation, strategies for overcoming it with both teens and younger kids, how to navigate conversations with the other parent, supporting your partner if they are experiencing parental alienation, and the legal strategies available to you in order to protect your relationship with your kids or stepkids. For more from Dr. Amy Website: https://www.amyjlbaker.com/about-parental-alienation Masterclass: Stop Letting A High Conflict Ex Highjack 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