#103: You're Not the Fixer: How to Truly Support Your Spouse
Alicia gets real about what it means to support your partner through parenting challenges. From learning when to speak up to knowing when to simply listen, Alicia shares personal stories and practical tips for navigating these tough moments with love and patience. This episode is for anyone who's ever struggled with how to show up for their spouse without stepping on toes—or losing themselves in the process.Plus, Alicia shares how couples coaching can help partners reconnect and communicate better, especially during high-stress parenting seasons.Mentioned in this episode:Alicia’s personal story of learning to support without “fixing”How to ask the right question: “Do you want support or solutions?”Understanding emotional triggers in your partnerWhen to talk, when to listen, and when to step backCouples Coaching – application-only access Apply hereWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!Get all the FREE RESOURCES here.Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.All things Alicia visit www.aliciakrasko.comGet on the list, get behind the scene info on Stepmom life, and tips delivered to your inbox.
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#102: Stepmom Struggles: Missing the Firsts and Feeling Less Than
In this deeply relatable solo episode, Alicia opens up about a struggle so many stepmoms face but rarely talk about—what it feels like to miss out on the “firsts.” First marriage, first baby, first home, first big life moments with your partner... when you weren’t part of those, it can trigger deep feelings of jealousy, insecurity, and even grief.Alicia shares a powerful personal story from early in her marriage—when she felt so second-best and confused that she literally googled “how to get divorced.” She also responds to a heartfelt message from a listener who’s in the thick of those feelings, despite having a kind and supportive partner.This episode offers a step-by-step practical approach for navigating the emotional weight of not being the first, including:How to build confidence in your role as a stepmom—even when you feel like you’re living in someone else’s shadowWhy it’s important to acknowledge the ache of not having your own child (yet or at all), and how that grief is valid and realThe underrated role of time in healing and shifting perspective, with a beautiful quote from The Stepmom Side community that reframes what “firsts” really meanIf you’ve ever felt like your partner’s “second chance,” this episode will remind you that you’re actually his current choice—and that you’re creating a story together that is no less meaningful.What You’ll Walk Away With:Permission to feel your feelings without guilt or shameReassurance that you're not crazy, broken, or aloneTools for reframing missed firsts and celebrating the new “firsts” you're building nowLanguage to ask your partner for reassurance in moments of doubtStepmom, you are not second best.You’re just second chronologically—and there’s a big difference.🎧 Tune in now and let Alicia walk with you through this common but rarely named experience.Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!Get all the FREE RESOURCES here.Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.All things Alicia visit www.aliciakrasko.comGet on the list, get behind the scene info on Stepmom life, and tips delivered to your inbox.
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#101: Finding Me Time Amidst Blended Family Chaos
In this episode of The Stepmom Side Podcast, Alicia Krasko gets real about the silent struggle so many stepmoms face: losing themselves in the chaos of blended family life. One day you’re living your carefree (ish) life, and the next, you're the emotional project manager of a household that runs on other people's schedules and drama. Sound familiar?Alicia breaks down how the gradual burnout happens—and why so many stepmoms feel like they’ve completely lost touch with what they enjoy. From feeling like you have to do it all, to fearing what “the mom” might think if you step back, to snapping at your partner because you’re just. so. tapped. out.—this episode is your permission slip to start taking up space again.She shares the exact script to use when telling your partner why you’re blocking off non-negotiable me time, and gives practical tips to help you reconnect with yourself (no, you don’t need a weekend away or a 3-hour spa day… unless you want that, too).Because the truth is? Your stepfamily doesn’t need a martyr.They need you—the recharged, connected, joy-filled version of you.👯♀️ Want to know what other stepmoms do for "me time"? Join The Stepmom Side Community and ask!There’s a whole crew of women who get it and are walking this road with you.🔗 Links & Resources:Listen to Episode 101: aliciakrasko.com/101Join the community: aliciakrasko.com/community1:1 coaching with Alicia: aliciakrasko.com/coachingWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!Get all the FREE RESOURCES here.Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.All things Alicia visit www.aliciakrasko.comGet on the list, get behind the scene info on Stepmom life, and tips delivered to your inbox.
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#100: You’re Not That Special (And That’s the Best News Ever)
In this episode, Alicia is here to lovingly snatch you out of your spiral with a bold-but-needed reminder: You’re not that special. (And yes, that’s the best news you’ll hear today.)Because if you’ve ever thought you were the only stepmom feeling like an outsider, overwhelmed by an ex, or questioning how the hell you ended up in this role—you’re absolutely not alone.Alicia shares her personal experience with outsider syndrome and challenges the toxic lies stepmoms tell themselves like:“No one else deals with this”“I’m never going to be enough”“Everyone else has it together but me”Through truth-telling, pep-talking, and community wisdom, this episode reminds you that you’re not crazy, not alone, and definitely not the only one Googling “how to get divorced” in the Target parking lot.Tune in to hear:Why your stepmom struggles are more common than you thinkHow to stop believing the shamey BS in your brainThe difference between “blending in” and actually belongingAnd why getting in community with other stepmoms might change your lifeWant to feel seen? Join the crew inside The Stepmom Side Community and stop trying to do this all on your own.Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!Get all the FREE RESOURCES here.Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.All things Alicia visit www.aliciakrasko.comGet on the list, get behind the scene info on Stepmom life, and tips delivered to your inbox.
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#99: Summer Break & The Stepkid Shuffle: How to Stay Sane with Kids Going Back and Forth
Summer break in a stepfamily isn’t always sunshine and s’mores—it can be a whirlwind of transitions, mood swings, and scheduling chaos. In this episode, Alicia gets real about the emotional toll of summer break as a stepmom, especially when the stepkids are constantly going back and forth between homes.She breaks down the most common summer struggles (spoiler: you’re not alone if the custody schedule makes you cry), and shares tools to help you find rhythm, protect your time, and reset after each transition.Whether you're feeling burnt out by the back-and-forth or just want permission to prioritize yourself, this episode offers validation, support, and practical tips to make this season feel less like survival mode.Want help setting expectations and boundaries for summer?Join the community: aliciakrasko.com/communityBook a coaching call: aliciakrasko.com/coachingWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!Get all the FREE RESOURCES here.Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.All things Alicia visit www.aliciakrasko.comGet on the list, get behind the scene info on Stepmom life, and tips delivered to your inbox.
Do you find yourself googling for "Stepmom help" or "Stepmom struggles" more than you'd care to admit? If so, you're in the right place. The Stepmom Side Podcast is a conversational podcast about being a Stepmom and what that actually looks like. Host Alicia Krasko covers everything from part-time, full-time, to being an empty nester as a Stepmom. Every week, you'll get a bit of humor, advice, and a conversation that will have you taking an objective look at how you're showing up. You can expect honest (and uncomfortable) conversations with perspective shifts mixed in to help you create the life you no longer have to google for help.
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