{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"109. When It\u2019s All Too Much: Mindfulness Tools for Stepmom Life","description":" You're not broken. You're overwhelmed.  This episode is for those moments when you\u2019re trying so hard to keep it together, but inside you're screaming. The mental load is crushing you, your patience is hanging by a thread, and even the dog\u2019s breathing feels like too much . . .&amp;nbsp; If that rings a bell, let me reassure you that no, you\u2019re not broken. You\u2019re just overwhelmed. And there are tools to help you manage your stress. This week, I'm joined by licensed therapist and coach Kristin Cogan for a conversation every stepmom (and honestly, every woman) needs. We\u2019re diving into the truth about \u201cmom overwhelm:&quot; what it is, why it hits so hard in blended families, and how mindfulness can help you interrupt the spiral before it swallows you whole. This is the kind of episode you\u2019ll want to save and come back to - especially on the days when you feel like disappearing into the bathroom for a week. ABOUT KRISTIN: Kristin Cogan, MA, LPC, is a licensed therapist, coach, and mom of five based in Texas who helps high-achieving, overwhelmed moms break free from the cycle of stress and self-doubt so they can feel confident, calm, and in control again. With a down-to-earth approach and over a decade of experience, Kristin empowers women to stop surviving and start thriving - on their terms. Learn more about Kristin at imperfectlywonderful.com&amp;nbsp; Follow her on Instagram: @imperfectlywonderfulmotherhood 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! Connect with Cameron:  Website: stepfamilysolutions.com Instagram: @stepfamilysolutions TikTok: @stepfamilysolutions  ","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\/38438410\/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\/38438410"}