Crushing the Chaos

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Bre Nedden. Bre is a StepMom in a blended family, wife and Founder of The Bold, Resourceful, Energized Blueprint, a company that helps women create clear direction and focus - designing lives and businesses they love. Check out Bre's website at www.powerfullyblended.com and find her on social media @thebreblueprint.

We are back again at yet again with another Step in the Name of Love Interview. In this episode, we are joined by BioMom, Juanita "JRenee Live" Burgess and we are going to discuss the hard conversations when it comes to the biomom and stepmom conflict. Juanita "JRenee Live" Burgess is a creative entrepreneur. As CEO of Burgess Innovative Group, she consults emerging and re-emerging businesses. In addition, JRenee has a fresh new podcast called "The InHERview Podcast". She focuses on normalizing hard conversations from a Christian woman's perspective. You can check her profile at: https://solo.to/jreneelive.

Do you ever wonder why your step-kids sometimes treat you like you're in the way or sometimes they may just want you out of the way because you find yourself dismissing or myth-busting their thought of had you not been in their dad's life... that their mom and their dad would be together. And so in today's StepMom truth bomb, I'm going to tell you an awesome story. My very own story. 

This week, we're going to be talking about awareness. You need this in order to live your own step-mom life, and this week's stepmom tip is "if loving you is wrong, I don't want to be right."   Schedule a Stepmom Power Chat.

We love him but with so much drama and the feeling of being alone in this Stepmom life, we can't help but wonder at times is it worth it all. Love them or Leave him is oh so not the case. Just the same, in today's show, we will discuss ways for you to not let "them" create reasons for you to want to leave him.  If you want to join me in this month's Stepmom Masterclass, head on over to www.blendedfamilybliss.com/masterclassbonusmom-registration.

I bring in the most dynamic people to give us perspective, to give us help, and the "how-to" become better. Step-moms and let me tell you this time, I do not discipline. I bring to you none other than the love of my life, Mr. Sampson. This is going to be something so special.

Welcome to this week of Crushing the Chaos, where I will be bringing you another stepmom truth. Now, this format is a little bit different than our regular format. In this show format, we will be having a conversation. That's what I want. For these stepmom truths to be for you a conversation. Today's stepmom truth is going to be about... Are you bringing your past heartaches into your current relationships?

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Tamara Johnson (aka Tammy J). After saying "I do" in 2013, Tammy began her journey in the world of step-parenting. Juggling the struggles of being a step mommy with the pressures of blended family life, Tammy was ready to step away from it all, including her marriage. However, with the help of personal therapy, marriage counseling, prayer, and newly founded confidence, Tammy found the strength to continue on in her truth. While healing and rediscovering herself, Stepmom Goals, LLC was unleashed to help chase away the clouds of perfection as she encourages each stepmother to step gorgeously further into their God-given purpose. Currently, Tammy J is preparing for the release of her first children's book, Mama T and Me! She also has a stepmother affirmation journal on Amazon titled A Journal for the Stepmother with a Pen & Purpose.   Click here to get your copy today.

If you want to reach your Stepmom Goals let's chat. Sign up today  by going over to Bit.ly/stepmompowerchat 

Let's keep this year's Stepmom Goals Setting it simple. When you keep it simple, it's just having a word. And so, as I think about, and as you reflect on the year, if you don't even come up with a step-mom goal, I want you to at least come up with a word for yourself, as far as what you're going to practice in this next coming year in your stepmom role. 

Everyone often thinks self-care and self-love are one in the same, but they're not. This week, we'll talk about the difference between the two and share with you 4 quick tips.   Download the 21-Day Gratitude Journal here.

Dr. Cassandra Clarke-Williams joins me again this week to navigate the added layer a blended family brings upon a marriage. We discuss the hurdles and conversations that occur before and after the altar. Dr. Cassandra currently owns a counseling private group practice—Respect My Beautiful Counseling & Consulting (www.respectmybeautiful.com). Find her on Instagram & Facebook @respectmybeautiful. You can purchase Dr. Cassandra's books here: Getting to Know Me: How I Deepened My Inner Self in 66 Days  Communication Breakdown: Understanding Relationships Through a Social-Emotional Context

Joining the Step in the Name of Love Event is Dr. Cassandra Clarke-Williams. She is a mother, wife, mental health counselor, mindset coach, author and more! In this week's episode, she'll be using her wealth of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families to help us navigate blended family issues. Dr. Cassandra currently owns a counseling private group practice—Respect My Beautiful Counseling & Consulting (www.respectmybeautiful.com). Find her on Instagram & Facebook @respectmybeautiful. Books Mentioned: Getting to Know Me: How I Deepened My Inner Self in 66 Days  Communication Breakdown: Understanding Relationships Through a Social-Emotional Context 

This week, we're going to discuss Biomoms calling our stepkids while they're at our homes and the effects it has on us as Stepmoms. This can cause a toxic environment when we feel we're being held captive and under surveillance by the Biomom. Should we be flexible or strict in our approach? Download the 21-Day Gratitude Journal here.

Step In The Name of Love Interview with Jamie Murray. You can find her book " How Many Kids Do You Have? "on Amazon by using this link.  Be sure to leave her a review and let her know you found by through the #Stepmomstrong Community.  Intermission Music by geovanebruny from Pixabay

In this week's episode, we have a Step In The Name of Love Guest is my very own AWESOME Stepmom.    Join me for this year's Stepmom Appreciation. It is 7 days of celebrating you as a stepmom during this Mother's Day season when it can in many ways be tough on us.    Use the link below to sign up. www.blendedfamilybliss.com/smapp2021 

Today's Mantra Is "I ask for what you want as a StepMOM and I am prepared to get it"   Join me for this year's Stepmom Appreciation. It is 7 days of celebrating you as a stepmom during this Mother's Day season when it can in many ways be tough on us.    Use the link below to sign up. www.blendedfamilybliss.com/smapp2021   

In this week's episode, we have a Step In The Name of Love a recorded Coaching Session W/Amanda If you are looking for your own coaching session, set it up at bit.ly/smintensive 

Welcome. Awesome. Step-mom to Monday mantra where we start off...We kick off the week with positive self-talk.  So when you are in those step mom's struggle moments, you have the ammunition, you need to make it through.

This week, we are going to talk about step-mom what could be causing you to feel like a second-class citizen, in your own home. By the end of this episode, you will no longer have thoughts centered around being left on the back burner but you will start to feel more like Royalty.     If you have yet figured out how to queen your castle, are if you have not found your voice, or even if you know you have come a long way with your self-love but it has not translated to your way of thinking I want to talk to you. Sign up for a stepmom chat  at bit.ly/stepmompowerchat 

This week we talk about how to stay away from trouble in paradise. Just the same I want to keep it real for you Awesome Stepmom. Your husband is going to have to choose between you, his kid(s,) and even his ex.  Listen in to hear how you can make sure how he chooses does not create trouble in your marriage paradise.

In  this week's episode, we have a Step In The Name of Love Guest "Katy Ely Geist. Part 2 of 2. 

In this week's episode, we have a Step In The Name of Love Guest  "Katy Ely Geist. Part 1 of 2.

In this week's episode, we have a Step In The Name of Love Guest  "Dr. Nicolya Williams. 

What is good for you as a Stepmom may not work for another Stepmom. Until you know the different types of stepmom you may feel like you are doing this all wrong. In this first part of a four-part series, I introduce the four different Stepmom Types.  If you want to know more about your stepmom style take the quiz to find out. Show notes: www.blendedfamilybliss.com/ctc/005

As the 3rd wheel in co-parenting, it can be hard to pick out the good parts of being a Stepmom. With a different way of thinking you can feel more victories in your role as a stepparent. In this episode, I share with you, a story of an Awesome Stepmom that was able to use her view as an “outsider” to help her Stepdaughter and parents get on the same page.   Show notes: www.blendedfamilybliss.com/ctc/004 

Awesome Stepmom’s have the necessary,but sometimes self- sabotaging trait of caring for everyone else more so than caring for themselves. This can lead to unmet needs, poor communication with blended family members, and ultimately resentment. In the third part of this series I share with you a story of how this is an ongoing habit that I am still working on even after years of being a Stepmom.    Show notes: www.blendedfamilybliss.com/ctc/003 

“My Mama Said” is easily in the top 5 list of the most hated things a Stepmom hears. In the second part of this series, I share with you a story of an Awesome Stepmom that I was able to coach through an embarrassing moment. She was able to speak to win against the BS of the toxic ex-wife and her statements conveyed by the stepchild.   Subscribe to Crushing The Chaos on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Show notes: www.blendedfamilybliss.com/ctc/002

A major part of Crushing The Chaos is having a strong foundation as a stepmom. In this first part of a three-part series, I share with you three ways to start becoming Queen of Your Castle. This is fundamental if you are going to win, not only as a wife of a man that has kids with a toxic ex, but win at feeling Stepmom Strong.   Subscribe to Crushing The Chaos on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Show notes: www.blendedfamilybliss.com/ctc/001 

Crushing The Chaos is a podcast hosted by Stepmom Coach, ChaVonne Sampson. Tune in to real-life solutions to what seem like never-ending (until now) stepmom struggles.    Season 1 of Crushing The Chaos launches January 20th with new episodes every 1st and 3rd Monday. Subscribe to Crushing The Chaos on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   This is all things stepparents, made by a stepmom with stepmothers in mind.   Show notes: www.blendedfamilybliss.com/ctc/000