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The Step-mom Strong Podcast

The Step-mom Strong Podcast

By Nathalie Savell

Welcome to the Step-mom Strong podcast! Where Step-moms come to get growth-oriented support, tips and tricks as they navigate the complex terrain of blended family life. Show notes can be found at www.nathaliesavell.com/podcast
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They're "Nacho kids"!!!!! Make this your mantra & you will THRIVE!! with Lori Sims of Nachokids.com

The Step-mom Strong PodcastJul 06, 2019

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They're "Nacho kids"!!!!! Make this your mantra & you will THRIVE!! with Lori Sims of Nachokids.com

They're "Nacho kids"!!!!! Make this your mantra & you will THRIVE!! with Lori Sims of Nachokids.com

Sometimes the most loving, healthy approach is to back off and REALLY recognize that your stepkids are not your kids. Lori explains why and how helpful this method can be. Be sure to check out her podcast, the Nachokids podcast at Nachokids.com!
Jul 06, 201938:19
Ep. 020: Positive Discipline- What to do when your stepkids drive you batty! with Casey O'Roarty

Ep. 020: Positive Discipline- What to do when your stepkids drive you batty! with Casey O'Roarty

Casey is an amazing positive discipline parenting coach with 2 teenagers of her own with such good wisdom about connecting with kids and the importance of building relationships. It's especially helpful to hear her perspective on the kids that are the most difficult to connect with! Find more from her on the Joyful Courage Podcast.
May 19, 201939:31
Ep. 019: Empower Yourself: Use your thoughts to change your challenges with Julie Kleinhans.

Ep. 019: Empower Yourself: Use your thoughts to change your challenges with Julie Kleinhans.

How to Shift from Victim to Empowered regardless of your challenges! Using the concept of thoughts become things to Empower yourself as a Step-mom with Julie Kleinhans, of Successful Kids Revolution.
Apr 16, 201939:60
Ep.018: From Drama and Chaos to Peace and Thriving with Jenna Korf

Ep.018: From Drama and Chaos to Peace and Thriving with Jenna Korf

The process of hanging in there, and when you're in it for the wrong reasons!
Feb 22, 201928:41
Ep. 017: How to talk to kids about SEX with Mama Sutra aka Dr. Lanae St. John

Ep. 017: How to talk to kids about SEX with Mama Sutra aka Dr. Lanae St. John

How to you raise your kids to have a healthy relationship with sex and make sure they're not getting the wrong ideas? Dr. Lanae (aka Mama Sutra) answers this and more on today's interview!
Jan 29, 201939:04
Ep. 016: Get Confident! How to handle yourself without losing your mind with Naja Hall

Ep. 016: Get Confident! How to handle yourself without losing your mind with Naja Hall

I had a blast in this interview with Naja Hall as she discusses how she overcame her Stepmom challenges, her phenomenal book, "Girl, Bye" and the type of work she now does with stepfamilies.
Jan 08, 201927:18
Ep. 015: Dealing with high-conflict ex & parental alienation with Tracy Poizner

Ep. 015: Dealing with high-conflict ex & parental alienation with Tracy Poizner

Tracy is an amazing Step-mom Coach with SO MUCH experience regarding parental alienation and wisdom that she's come to so many trials and tribulations! Can't wait for you to hear this!!!
Dec 20, 201830:23
Ep. 014 Stepmom Mastery: how to find clarity, confidence & connection

Ep. 014 Stepmom Mastery: how to find clarity, confidence & connection

Ready to leave overwhelm, self-doubt and resentment behind? Ready to enjoy your romantic relationship and feel like yourself again?
Dec 17, 201813:23
Ep.013: Reviving a Broken Step-Couple: From wondering where the love went to finding healing and growth, with Nancy Landrum

Ep.013: Reviving a Broken Step-Couple: From wondering where the love went to finding healing and growth, with Nancy Landrum

I absolutely loved this interview with Step-mom expert Nancy Landrum and could so relate to her story! She speaks so powerfully about how her love was so lost in resentment and parenting conflicts and what she and her husband did to repair their relationship. Very powerful stuff!
Dec 14, 201831:17
Ep. 012: Keeping Sane During the Holidays part 2: words of advice from other Stepmoms

Ep. 012: Keeping Sane During the Holidays part 2: words of advice from other Stepmoms

Hear from the Empowered Stepmom Squad- their tips and tricks for successful blended family holidays!
Dec 12, 201810:03
Ep. 011: Why Three's a Crowd: A cultural understanding of Stepmotherhood challenges with Erin Careless!

Ep. 011: Why Three's a Crowd: A cultural understanding of Stepmotherhood challenges with Erin Careless!

Erin Carless gives us the scholarly perspective on why Stepmotherhood brings up so much for so many. She talks about womens roles historically, how they've changed and how this role sheds light on what's expected of women in general. It blew my mind and I'm sure it will blow yours, too!
Dec 06, 201831:42
Ep. 010: Keeping Sane during the Holidays! part 1: top ten self-care tips!

Ep. 010: Keeping Sane during the Holidays! part 1: top ten self-care tips!

My Step-mom Success Pyramid & top 10 tips for self- care during busy times! Email me with feedback at nathalie@upwardspiralwellness.com and join the convo in my free facebook group for Step-moms! Www.facebook.com/groups/stepmomstrong
Dec 02, 201812:32
Ep. 9: Perspective of an Adult Step-child- The important role a Step-mom can play, with Ellie Knaus
Nov 30, 201834:18
Ep.8 - Ensuring the stability of the most foundational piece of a blended family- why Its CRUCIAL to work on your romantic relationship
Nov 26, 201813:03
Ep. 7: When you're at the end of your rope! Sometimes, you gotta "Nacho", with Lori & David Sims
Nov 23, 201835:18
Ep.6 : Peace no matter what regardless of bio-mom drama, with Anna DeAcosta

Ep.6 : Peace no matter what regardless of bio-mom drama, with Anna DeAcosta

How to be at peace with the ex, the kids, the whole crazy sha-bang! In this Re-release of "Empowering Stepmoms" interview with Anna DeAcosta, Mindful Stepmom Coach, you'll get her wisdom and insight into how she created a dream life with the love of her life in spite of it all!!!
Nov 14, 201829:27
Ep. 5: Stepmotherhood as a Path to Enlightenment with Dr. Laura Markham

Ep. 5: Stepmotherhood as a Path to Enlightenment with Dr. Laura Markham

Use your challenges as growth opportunities! Listen to one of the most influential people in my parenting journey Dr. Laura Markham, Peaceful Parenting expert, talk about the unique challenges that come up in parenthood and how they can really grow us as people.
Nov 09, 201831:48
Ep. 4: The power of play & handling parenting challenges with more ease with Avital Shreiber

Ep. 4: The power of play & handling parenting challenges with more ease with Avital Shreiber

Avital is a "Childhood Designer & Mindful Parenting Coach" and this episode gets to how Stepmoms can transform the experience of their home for their stepkids. She gives great advice on the balancing act of having two homes, screen time dynamics, and more! Enjoy! Shownotes and resources can be found at: www.nathaliesavell.com/podcast
Nov 05, 201830:12
Ep. 3 What's this podcast about?

Ep. 3 What's this podcast about?

Wisdom of the ages! Catered towards Step-moms, applicable to anyone wanting to be healthier and happier. 😊
Nov 01, 201801:53
Ep.2: Dr. Sue Johnson of Emotion Focused Couples Therapy

Ep.2: Dr. Sue Johnson of Emotion Focused Couples Therapy

What is underneath defensiveness? Why do couples have such a hard time listening to each other so often? Why do I feel left out as a Step-mom? Answers to these questions and more! In this episode I speak with Dr. Sue Johnson on the basics of having a healthy relationship as she has seen in her years of personal and professional experience as a researcher, psychologist, & therapist. She also happens to be a Step-mom herself which I did not know before the episode so she gives her insight and wisdom into what makes being a Step-mom so particularly challenging and some of the things that we can do to help ourselves within this role. She stresses HOW important it is to make sure we have a strong foundation of a step-couple in the blended family dynamics and how to make sure you do everything you can to do that. Enjoy! Show notes can be found at: www.nathaliesavell.com/podcast
Nov 01, 201834:50
Ep. 1 Success as a Step-couple with Bob & Lori Hollander

Ep. 1 Success as a Step-couple with Bob & Lori Hollander

These two relationship experts bring fun, real-talk, and years of personal and professional knowledge and experience to the conversation about the fundamentals of relationship
health and particularly how it applies to a step-couple.
Oct 28, 201834:16