If you’re a Type A, high-achieving woman who suddenly felt like she lost her footing after becoming a stepmom — this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Stepmom Side Podcast, Alicia speaks directly to driven, control-loving, people-pleasing women who were thriving before blended family life… and now feel anxious, resentful, burned out, or completely out of control.

Alicia breaks down the common pitfalls Type A stepmoms don’t see coming, including over-functioning, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional burnout. She also explains what’s actually happening beneath the surface — and how to start letting go of control without losing confidence or identity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Type A and perfectionist women struggle more as stepmoms
• How over-functioning leads to resentment in blended families
• Why people-pleasing makes stepmoms feel invisible in their own homes
• How control becomes a false sense of safety....and more!

This episode is a must-listen for stepmoms who are exhausted from managing everyone else’s emotions and ready to stop trying to “fix” blended family life.

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When your stepkid says, “I miss my mom” especially right after a consequence, it hits different. It’s not just the words; it’s the sting behind them. The comparison. The reminder that no matter how much you love and show up, you’re still not her.

In this episode, Alicia dives into how to handle it when your stepchild brings up their mom whether it’s “I miss her,” “She does it better,” or “Mom lets me.” You’ll hear real stories (including one straight from The Stepmom Side Community), emotional insight, and a few hard truths about what’s really happening when those words come out.

Alicia breaks down:

• Why kids say things like “I miss my mom” and what they actually mean
• How to stay calm and respond in a way that keeps your power
• What not to do when it feels like manipulation
• Simple, validating phrases that defuse the tension
• Why leaning into the moment helps it lose power over time

If you’ve ever felt like you’re being compared, rejected, or just plain over it, this one’s for you. You’ll walk away with confidence, clarity, and maybe a little less sting next time those words come up.

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When your in-laws are still close with your partner’s ex, it can feel like emotional whiplash. You’re trying to build a future while they’re still tethered to the past—and it leaves you wondering where (or if) you fit in. In this extended episode, Alicia gets real about her own experience of feeling like the outsider in her husband’s family and shares how she moved from frustration to clarity.

You’ll learn how to navigate this tricky dynamic without shutting people out, setting healthy boundaries around what you will (and won’t) discuss, and how to confidently define your own place in the family—even if it feels like the ex is still holding space.

This episode is part validation, part strategy, and 100% support for the stepmom who's tired of feeling like the backup option.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why it hurts when in-laws stay close to the ex
• Alicia’s personal story of feeling like the outsider
• Boundary-setting phrases you can use with in-laws
• How to talk to your partner about what you’re feeling
• Reframing your role without needing permission to belong

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