Podcast appearances and mentions of Mary T Kelly

In this episode, we're joined by Mary T. Kelly, a psychotherapist with two decades of focus on stepfamily dynamics and also my mother. Her extensive experience in private practice and her contributions to Stepmom Magazine and the Huffington Post have established her as a respected voice in this field, where she blends clinical insight with relatable experiences. This episode delves into the complexities of stepfamily life, offering both a professional and deeply personal perspective. We explore the emotional journeys of divorced fathers, the challenges faced by divorced mothers, and the complex and often misunderstood role of stepmothers. Recognizing the prevalence of stepfamilies, this discussion aims to provide valuable insights and a deeper understanding of the nuanced relationships within these family units. Host: Brent Franson, Founder & CEO, Most Days Guest: Mary T. Kelly Music: Patrick Lee Producer: Patrick Godino

Marriage Therapist and stepmom coach Mary T. Kelly is back and her and Jamie are diving into normalizing the real stepmom experience. They want to empower stepmoms to change the conversation about what being a stepmom is really like.   They chat about: Encouraging stepmoms to find their voice Changing the stepmom narrative Working through the shame and guilt for feeling the way you feel as a stepmom The stepmom stereotype and double standard Why it's ok (and totally normal) to be happy when your stepkids go back to their moms and more!   Take the quiz: Is the membership right for you? www.jamiescrimgeour.com/isthemembershiprightforme   For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Text Jamie at 226-401-0819   Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Join The Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership Use code STEPMOMHELP for 30% off Download How To Deal With A High-Conflict Ex: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/highconflictex   For More From Mary:   Website: https://realstepfamilies.com Instagram: @realstepfamilies   Thanks to Our Sponsors:   Cozy Earth Pod www.jamiescrimgeour.com/cozyearth Use code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off        

Debbie Monterrey, Amy Marxkors and Charlie Brennan are on Total Information AM on Charlie's last day after 34 years of broadcasting with KMOX. They're joined by Edgar-Nominee and #1 New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson, WGN host John Williams, and former intern Mary T. Kelly as they share stories and say goodbye. 

Mary Kelly is probably the most experienced therapist in America for stepfamilies and their kids with over 18 years of experience dealing with this family dynamic. She's a regular contributor to Stepmom Magazine, HuffPost and other publications. Find her at realstepfamilies.com Her Facebook page is Real Stepfamilies, Real Solutions and she's on instagram @realstepmoms. Email me at info@essentialstepmom.com and say "Add me to your email list!" for my weekly messages. Book a free call, no strings attached to ask about coaching or to learn about Undeletable Dad: bit.ly/CALLTRACY --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/essentialstepmom/message

Psychotherapist and Marriage Counsellor Mary T. Kelly and Jamie get REAL about stepmom life. In this episode they tackle why stepmoms are so consumed with the ex, how to get out of that head space, the competition between moms and stepmoms and important boundaries that all step-couples need to set. This is a must-listen for ALL Stepmoms. For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/its-time-to-thrive Join the Exclusive Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership Mary T.Kelly: https://realstepfamilies.com/ Find Mary on Instagram: @realstepfamilies

The divorce rate among couples in second marriages with kids is somewhere between 64% and 72%. And part of the reason is that stepfamilies face unique challenges and may not have a realistic picture of just how long it takes for stepparents and stepchildren to get comfortable with each other. Mary T. Kelly, M.A. is the marriage and family psychotherapist behind Real Stepfamilies, a platform designed to educate, normalize and offer practical solutions for the complexities of being part of a blended family. Her private practice in Boulder, Colorado, focuses on helping step-couples and stepfamilies, and she has 18-plus years of clinical experience in the space. Mary also runs support groups for stepmothers and serves as a contributing writer for Huffington Post and Stepmom Magazine. On this episode, Mary joins Katherine to discuss the unique challenges faced by combined families with nonbiological members. She explains what’s behind the cultural stereotype of the ‘evil stepmother’ and describes the unrealistic expectations we have for what our blended family will look like. Listen in for Mary’s insight on establishing a good stepparent-stepchild relationship and learn what new stepfamilies can do to ease the transition for all involved. Topics Covered Why the solutions counselors use for nuclear families don’t work for stepfamilies What’s behind the cultural stereotype of the ‘evil stepmother’ The competing priorities of being a parent, a spouse and a stepparent simultaneously The challenge in taking on the role of stepmother when you don’t have kids of your own The therapeutic value of having camaraderie with other stepmoms What we can do to ease the transition for married couples with kids Establishing realistic expectations for what your blended family will look like The pressure some women put on themselves to be the ‘best stepmom ever’ Why it’s crucial for couples in second marriages to set a regular date night Why men tend to be more permissive with their kids post-divorce Mary’s insight on what a good stepparent-stepchild relationship looks like Connect with Mary T. Kelly Real Stepfamilies Call (303) 594-5240 Connect with Katherine Miller The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/ Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/ Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1 The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246 Email: katherine@westchesterfamilylaw.com Call (914) 738-7765 Resources Mary’s Meetup for Stepmoms: https://www.meetup.com/Stepmoms-AKA-Step-Monsters/

In this episode we get into the dilemma of what to call yourself to your spouse's children. We reference, September 2019 Stepmom magazine article "Stepmom? Bonus Mom? Dad's Wife: Solving the Dilemma of What to Call Yourself" by Mary T. Kelly, MA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ps10radio/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ps10radio/support

On this episode of The Smart Divorce with Deborah Moskovitch we discuss Real Soloutions for Stepfamilies. Did you know that the divorce rate for remarriages with children is at a whopping 62-70%? Did you know that most stepfamilies take years (four to six) before family members even begin to feel comfortable with one another, let alone love one another? Did you know that the research shows that only approximately 20% of adult stepchildren report positive feelings about their stepmothers, despite the years of effort and kindness so many of them have shown their stepchildren? As you may imagine, there are many conversations that couples need to have before combining their families.   Our guest, Mary Kelly provides us with a framework for considerations when having the important conversations when merging families.  She provides the do’s and don’ts for making this new family more likely to work.  Ms. Kelly is a therapist who has been working with and writing about stepcouples, stepfamilies, step kids, stepmoms and stepdads for over a decade. The number one declaration that stepcouples, and especially stepmothers tell her is: "We/I had no idea it would be this hard!" Why is it so hard?  In this episode of The Smart Divorce we discuss what many in remarriage or re-partnership with children find themselves saying: "Am I really supposed to love his/her children?" "What does being a step-parent mean?"  "Do I really parent a child who isn't mine?" "Just because I don’t have kids, doesn’t mean I don’t have a valid opinion.” ....and much more And, then, based on these conversations provide solutions and strategies to maintain a healthy, loving relationship for the couple.  For more information and to contact Mary T. Kelly visit her website at www.marriedwithbaggage.com or email: marriedwithbaggage@mac.com Don’t forget, LIKE us on our Facebook pages, The Smart Divorce and Divorce Source Radio.  Join the community. For more programs related to divorce and life after divorce, visit www.DivorceSourceRadio.com.

Do you ever wonder what therapists really think and feel about the problems their stepfamily clients have, and what changes they would implement to improve their clients’ lives if they had the power to do so? Listen as Rachelle Katz and Mary T. Kelly, two marriage and family therapists discuss the most common problems remarried couples face, and the … Read more about this episode...