{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"106. I Didn\u2019t Sign Up For This: When Stepmom Life Gets Messy Fast, with Alicia Krasko","description":" Every stepmom has that moment where reality hits and you think: \u201cWait\u2026 I didn\u2019t sign up for this.\u201d  In today\u2019s episode, I sit down with Alicia Krasko - stepmom coach, podcast host, and CEO of the Stepmom Side Community. Alicia\u2019s story will sound familiar: she went into stepmom life thinking it would be smooth sailing (kids liked her, in-laws liked her, even the ex liked her)\u2026 until suddenly, everything changed. In the episode, we talk about:   What happens when \u201chappily ever after\u201d collides with blended family reality   Why traditional therapy often misses the mark for stepmoms (and what to look for instead)   How to handle high-conflict situations without losing yourself   The truth about always being asked to be \u201cthe bigger person\u201d \u2014 and what to do when it feels exhausting   Why stepmom struggles look so similar (and why you\u2019re NOT the only one going through this)   \u2728 Plus, Alicia gives us a sneak peek of her upcoming live session at the  Stepmom Summit, where she\u2019ll dive into extended family drama (yes, we\u2019re talking in-laws) and how to navigate it without losing your peace. If you\u2019ve ever found yourself Googling \u201chow to get divorced\u201d or wondering why stepmom life feels harder than you imagined \u2014 this conversation will remind you that you are not alone, and there is a way forward. \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f  Save your seat at the FREE Stepmom Summit \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Links + Resources Mentioned:   Connect with Alicia: aliciakrasko.com&amp;nbsp;   Grab Alicia\u2019s free guide: aliciakrasko.com\/expectations&amp;nbsp;   Join the Stepmom Summit: thestepmomsummit.com    The Stepmom Summit Is For You If:   You\u2019re tired of doing this alone   You love your partner but struggle with \u201ceverything that comes with them\u201d   You want tools that work outside of therapy sessions and social media scrolls   \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f  Save your seat now! \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Are you enjoying The Stepmom Diaries? If so, please consider rating and reviewing the show. It will help me reach more stepmoms just like you so they can get MORE out of stepmom life! It\u2019s super easy \u2013 all you have to do is click  HERE and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \u201cwrite a review.\u201d Then just let me know what you like best! And the best part about leaving a review? If you send me a screenshot of your review, I\u2019ll send YOU my 20-minute Stepmom Self-Care Blueprint. For FREE. It\u2019s normally $49 and it\u2019s a great tool to quickly set up a self-care plan you\u2019ll actually use. Just head HERE to send me your screenshot and grab your blueprint! ","author_name":"The Stepmom Diaries Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/stepfamilysolutions.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38019725\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38019725"}