We are here to help empower parents to live a happy, healthy life with their kids. You want happy, healthy kids. Who doesn’t? But something always seems to get in the way. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to challenging behavior which is why we created this podcast to bring together experts in this area to share with you proven methods, guidance and solution-oriented strategies so that you can live empowered to help your family live a happy and healthy life. Dr. Karin Jakubowski, fou ...
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Do you find yourself googling for "Stepmom help" or "Stepmom struggles" more than you'd care to admit? If so, you're in the right place. The Stepmom Side Podcast is a conversational podcast about being a Stepmom and what that actually looks like. Host Alicia Krasko covers everything from part-time, full-time, to being an empty nester as a Stepmom. Every week, you'll get a bit of humor, advice, and a conversation that will have you taking an objective look at how you're showing up. You can ex ...
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#65: Clear the Clutter: Expert Tips to Declutter Your Space and Mind with Amy Slenker-Smith
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Is your home feeling more chaotic than calm? In this episode, I sit down with a decluttering expert Amy Slenker-Smith to tackle all things mess-related. Whether you’re drowning in toys, paperwork, or just stuff you can’t seem to part with, this episode is packed with practical tips and mindset shifts to help you reclaim your space—and your sanity. …
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#64: Stepfamily Legal Realities: Divorce, Custody, & Blending Families with Tracey J. Coates
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In this episode of The Stepmom Side Podcast, we’re diving deep into the legal side of stepfamily dynamics with none other than Tracey J. Coates, Managing Partner of Coates Family Law, PLLC. Tracey is a powerhouse attorney who represents high-net-worth and high-profile clients in domestic relations cases, including divorce, child custody, and adopti…
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#63: When the Ex is Always Around: How to Keep Your Sanity and Your Relationship Intact
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Ever feel like your partner’s ex is always around—at every event, in every conversation, and all over social media? In today’s episode, we dive into the awkward and often frustrating reality of dealing with your partner’s ex and how to keep your cool when it feels like they’re *everywhere.* I’m breaking down: - Why it can feel like the ex is always…
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#62: When Your Stepkid Doesn't Like You: How to Handle Feeling Defeated Without Losing Your Sanity
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So, your stepkid doesn't like you? Join the club, girlfriend. You aren't the only stepmom that's felt that. In this episode, I discuss: -how it's really not something personal (promise!) -how to deal with the disrespect -why taking time for YOU is so important -ways to build respect (little by little) and more! Want a specific topic covered? Let me…
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#61: Co-parenting at School, Lying, and Supporting Kids with Karin Jakubowski
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Dr. Jakubowski is a well-respected international influencer on helping kids live happier, healthier lives. She has touched the lives of thousands of families in multiple states with her ability to connect and help kids experience success from challenging behaviors. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership, and nearly 20 years of experience in edu…
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#60: Let's Talk Addiction with Melanie Stern
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Melanie Stern is a psychotherapist specializing in alcohol and substance use issues and individual adult therapy. She tailors treatment to the individual to reveal the root of the problem with therapeutic process that is informed by psychoanalytic thinking, systems, CBT techniques, and trauma-based theory and practice. She is also a mother and step…
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#59: How to Navigate Grief As A Stepmom with Krista St-Germain
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Krista St-Germain is a Master Certified Life Coach, grief expert, widow, mom and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast. When her husband was killed by a drunk driver in 2016, Krista’s life was completely and unexpectedly flipped upside down. After therapy helped her unfurl from the fetal position, Krista discovered Life Coaching, Post Traumatic Growth an…
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#58: What To Do If You Are Caught In the "What If" Cycle
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First, it's normal! Completely normal. Everyone has done it, so don't beat yourself up about it. In this episode, I discuss why it happens and how to break the cycle of repeating it. Let's be honest, you want to stop the cycle, too. You don't want this living rent free in your head. Worrying is like rocking in a rocking chair; you can do it all day…
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#57: You Want Me To Apologize To My Stepkid?
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I know this sounds like a crazy concept, especially if you have an upbringing like mine. You know, one with the authoritarian parent. "Do as I say, not as I do." or a parent that expects you to jump when they say, "jump." Listen in on why apologizing to your stepkid when you are wrong/made a mistake is actually helpful to your relationship. Dare I …
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#56: What To Do If You Feel Like An Outsider
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Ever feel like everyone else belongs but you do not? There's a secret language they speak. There are inside jokes. The history they share. The memories, vacations, and, well, you know everything that you don't share with them. In this episode, I break down, what outside syndrome is, what it feels like, and things you can do to overcome and work thr…
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#55: Being "Just" the Stepmom (re-release)
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In this episode, Alicia talks about being "just the stepmom" and how society puts pressure on stepmoms to show up in all the ways, but to remember that, as a stepmom, you aren't the kid's mom. She talks about changing your perspective from being "just" the stepmom to "I'm just the stepmom." Listen in to hear the difference and for tips to embracing…
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#54: Does Your Ego Drive the Bus?
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How hard is it to admit you are wrong? Do you have to have things your way? How hard is it to say, "I'm sorry"? If those are hard questions to answer, this episode might be for you. It's a little dose of tough love to help stop your ego from driving the bus. Listen in as I share a nickname my husband gave me early on in our relationship. (Thankfull…
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#53: Creating Connections with Your Stepkids
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We've all been there: that awkward, "I don't know how to connect with my stepkid...but I know I should at least try.." In this episode, I talk about -why it's important to build connections with your stepkids -where things can go sideways -what to do when it doesn't go well -how to try again Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here. After yo…
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#52: Talking Things Through with a Single Dad JP Marsh
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JP Marsh is a single "girl dad" to a 9 year old. He's gone gone from "Conflict to Collaboration" in the 7+ years of co-parenting. JP speaks, coaches, and advocates for the benefits of getting out of your own way to be adults in the eyes of your children. In this episode, we cover: -the double standards of stepmoms and stepdads -changing your perspe…
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#51: A Relatable Stepmom Conversation with Wise Cracking Blonde Christina
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Christina is a San Diego native, with a degree in English from San Diego State University. She is a project manager by trade and a producer, writer and director by fun. Christina is the host of Wise Cracking Blonde Trivia Show. In this episode, we discuss: -what it's like having different custody schedules for siblings -how we help the kids navigat…
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#50: What It's Like To Go From Single To Stepmom
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If you're a new stepmom, this episode may be just a bit relatable. I cover: -major differences -sharing things -how your relationship seems to take a hit -what stepmoms tell me they wish they would have waited on...and more! Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here. After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know …
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#49: What is EMDR? with Jessica Watterud
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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: -what is EMDR? -why you need to engage…
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#48: Why Do Kids Lie? with Bryana Kappadakunnel
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Bryana Kappadakunnel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, and a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. She has an MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and is the CEO and founder of Conscious Mommy and Child Parent Connection. She has a private practice in Redondo Beach,…
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#47: Should You Be Friends with The Ex?
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Does that podcast title make you want to skip this episode? #relatable First things first: everyone is on their own healing journey. You might be further ahead than everyone else. You might be further behind. Reminder for you: it's not a race. Everyone is on their own journey. Listen in as I walk you through a few tips you can use to get to a frien…
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#46: Ask Me Anything: Stepmom Burnout, Expectations, The Ex, and More.
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I posted an "Ask Me Anything" box on Instagram and the questions submitted were pretty juicy. In this episode, I covered: -stepmom burnout -do I get tired of talking about stepmom stuff? -in-laws openly love/discuss the ex -spousal support for the mom while she has a live in boyfriend and more! Podcasts referenced in this episode are: Everyone Talk…
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#45: What You Don't Know About Sleep with Jessica Watterud
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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 i…
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#44: The ONE Thing You Actually Can Control
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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 spec…
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#43: Talking Pregnancy, Delivery, and Postpartum with Sarah Marie Bilger
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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…
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#42: 9 Things I've Learned in 9 Years of Marriage
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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 …
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#41: How Do I Get the Ex Out of My House?
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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 li…
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#40: The Wild Ride of Being a Stepmom with Jyl Barlow
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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…
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#39: How to Handle High Conflict Situations and Find Happiness As A Stepmom with Naja Hall
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Naja Hall is the founder of VIP Stepmom and Blended and Black. As a Certified Coach and Educator, she understands that the family is THE MOST influential entity of human development, and her work centers around helping individuals, couples, and families navigate some of life’s toughest transitions. As the host of popular podcast, I know I’m Crazy w…
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#38: How to Navigate Mother's Day As a Stepmom
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Mother's Day: one of the dreaded holidays for stepmoms. It's a weird one to navigate. What do I do? Should I expect anything? Is it weird? Send help! Listen in to get a bit of help (now!) on how to navigate Mother's Day this year and going forward! Resources mentioned: #27: How Your Expectations Set You Up for Failure Blog: Mother's Day As A Stepmo…
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#37: Things Therapists Don't Talk About With Jaclyn Vonnahme
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Jaclyn Vonnahme is a licensed therapist & life coach with her own mental health struggles. Her mission in life is to remind people they are never alone! In this episode: -sobriety -trolls on social media -should you be on medication forever? -difference between coaching and therapy and more. Connect with Jaclyn: Instagram The Anxious Therapist Podc…
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#36: Postpartum Life and What It's Like with Suzanne Yatim Aslam
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Suzanne is a former actress and Miss Arab USA turned writer. Her debut memoir, Post Pardon Me, is a dark comedy on postpartum depression and anxiety. She offers laughter and understanding to help mothers through the difficult early phases of motherhood. In this episode, Suzanne walks us through what postpartum life can be like. She fuses in humor, …
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Thriving in Midlife: Here's a Mindset Reset Everyone Needs Right Now|Kathy Batista
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Kathy Batista is a mindset, mindfulness and mood coach for women. She explores midlife transitions and ways to find renewed joy and fulfillment. Kathy discusses her own journey, the importance of connecting with your inner self, and the three pillars of growth. She also offers practical advice for those seeking guidance on this journey. Uncover an …
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#35: How to Handle the Ebbs and Flows of Being a Stepmom
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Being a stepmom is wild. Some days are great. Some days are crap. Some are a mix of the two. Sometimes it feels like you're just waiting for the other shoe to drop. In this episode, Alicia breaks down the ebbs and flows of relationships with: -Your partner -Your stepkids -The other house...and yourself. Episodes mentioned: #3: Embracing Being "Just…
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#34: Ditching the "Good Girl" Conditioning with Carley Weissert
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Carley is an empowerment coach on a mission to help women reconnect to their authentic selves and create lives they can’t get enough of. Her own journey of self-discovery led Carley to flip her life upside down and do one of the scariest things she's ever done—end her marriage. Flash forward to now, and Carley is in a fulfilling relationship, nouri…
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#33: The Paranoia of Being a Stepmom
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The paranoia of being a stepmom? Sounds a little dramatic, right? Ever feel like you are watching over your shoulder (constantly)? Feel like everything you say and/or do will be reported back to the other house? Question your choices? Who can you be friends with? Listen in as we talk about all of this and more. Resources mentioned: Defining Your St…
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#32: 10 Things to Know As A New Stepmom
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If you're a new stepmom, you need this episode! You'll learn what you are walking into when you start dating someone with kids. Not everything will happen all at once, but eventually, you'll need to know them. We cover: -emotions -boundaries -why you'd consider running...and more. RESOURCES MENTIONED: 10 Things to Know As A New Stepmom 5 Steps for …
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We are Failing our BOYS! Traditional Schools Miss the Mark with Nicole Runyon
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Welcome to Momnificent, where we delve into the world of parenting with expert insights and real-life experiences. In this episode, host Dr. Karin Jakubowski sits down with Nicole Runyon, a distinguished psychotherapist with over two decades of experience specializing in child and adolescent mental health. Together, they explore the profound impact…
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#31: How Childhood Trauma Shows Up In Adulthood with Beth Tyson
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Beth Tyson, MA is a psychotherapist, childhood trauma consultant, 3x best-selling author, CASA volunteer, and Pennsylvania Child Abuse Prevention Team co-chair. Beth provides trauma-responsive training, speaking, and consulting to organizations that support the mental health of children and families. She is also the author of A Grandfamily for Sull…
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#30: Real Talk: Transition Days
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Transition days are the hardest, right? Your days are up ended. The dynamic between you and your partner is completely different. It makes you question wanting to be a stepmom, right? In this episode, we discuss: -the amount of things kids bring back and forth -the forced small talk -the dynamic shift of your house/relationship -having to hear abou…
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#29: Balancing the Mental Load of Motherhood with Abby Eckel
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Abby is a content creator discussing the inequities of domestic labor in relationships. She’s a full-time working mom of two kids and works in social and digital strategy. In this episode, Abby talks about how she started as a "mommy influencer" and then "accidentally" switched to shedding light on the inequality of domestic labor-aka: running the …
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#28: Conscious Parenting and Parenting with ADHD with Destini Davis
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Destini Ann is a parent coach, author, and international speaker. Her genuine personality shines through as she translates the intricate psychology of parenting into relatable, digestible content for her community. With her empathetic teaching style, Destini empowers parents to reshape the culture of their homes through conscious communication, int…
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#27: How Your Expectations Set You Up For Failure
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Any of this sound relatable? You think the kids should be doing X, but your partner is ok with them doing Y. You think if you're MORE loving/kind, the ex will like you. Your partner thinks you should enjoy having the kids around every.damn.minute. Sounds like "Let Down City", right? Listen in as I walk you through why your expectations set you up f…
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#26: What Is Parental Alienation and How to Navigate It with Kindra Riber and Mick Smith
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This episode is jam packed with so much information and a heartbreaking story that had me tear up. Mick and Kindra discuss the following: -What is parental alienation? -How hard is it to prove? -Why the court system is a "money making" machine -What is an "offense report"? -Why stepping away can actually help the child Kindra has been subject to pa…
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#25: What It's Really Like Having A Stepmom with My Stepson
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In this podcast, you'll hear about: -What my stepson's first impression of me was -What it was like going back and forth -Why he was nervous about moving in full time -How he views me now -How a stepmom can make things easier ...and then some. Be prepared to laugh through this episode and hear the inner workings of our relationship. Let me know wha…
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What 2023 was like behind the scenes.... -coached more stepmoms than ever! -launched Resentment to Relief: A Stepmom's Guide to Letting Go -added "Quick Wins" to The Stepmom Side Community -switched platforms for the community -LAUNCHED THIS PODCAST! ...and more. Part of this episode turns into the coaching call you might not know you needed. ❤️ Wa…
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#23: The Benefits of Occupational Therapy with Liz Lombard
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As an occupational therapist, Liz has worked with young children who had a variety of sensory processing challenges, and found it fulfilling to help them and their families navigate all the parts of their day— getting dressed, brushing teeth and hair, eating, going to school, participating in the classroom. When COVID hit and Liz found herself dayd…
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How to Help Your Kids Eat Healthy with Carrie Anne Underkoffler
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Mama + Health Coach here with us today to shares her insights into the transformative power of healthy habits for kids. Carrie Anne dives deep into the keys to unlocking a healthier, happier mom life. From practical tips to motivational anecdotes, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for moms looking to prioritize their well-being in the mids…
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#22: A Different Take on How to Coparent Successfully with Sydney Swonigan
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Sydney is a proud Seattleite boymom and the Founder CEO of Exes & Babies, a co-parent support organization devoted to uplifting and upleveling the co-parent community. In this episode, Sydney talks openly about what she and her ex did to set up their coparenting dynamic up for success. How she had an agenda (literally) when she met her kid's stepmo…
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Dealing with ADHD as an Adult - Author, Amanda Shore Shares her Journey
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Join us on the latest episode of Momnificent, where Dr. Jakubowski engages in a candid conversation with Amanda Shore who shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s and how it has shaped her life in unexpected ways. A unique blend of triumphs and challenges, as she navigated years of infertility and miscarriages while simultaneously…
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#21: Everything You Need/Want to Know About Having an "Ours Baby"
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Ever wondered what having an "Ours Baby" would be like? Would having your own baby help your dynamic? Make it worse? What about using your stepkids's stuff to save money? What did the ex think? The kids? Were the in-laws weird about it and treat your kid differently? All of these questions and more are answered! I mentioned episode #18 "How To Navi…
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#20: How to Drop The Fake Smile with Helen Snape
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After burning out at work and losing herself in a long-term relationship, Helen Snape realised that she had the ‘disease to please’, discovered the magic of boundaries and is now passionate about helping other over-givers do the same. Helen has combined what she has learnt throughout her HR career, her Psychology degree and coaching qualifications …
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