[211] Tips to Go From Stressed to Having Fun as a Stepmom with Michaela Bucchianeri

Approximately 1/3 of all weddings in America today form in stepfamilies. More and more women are becoming stepmom. 

Unfortunately, the stereotypes about stepmoms aren't what many moms aspire to be—and functioning well as a stepmom is challenging and unique. 

So, I contacted today's guest—Michaela Bucchianeri, to help us out. Mikayla is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and coach who blends the science of psychology and the art of stepmom eating. Mikayla explicitly helps women in this unique role to create a stepmom identity that's all their own. 

Whether you're a seasoned stepmom assumed to be a stepmom or simply someone curious about the complexities of stepfamily dynamics. You're in the right place.

In this episode, Michaela talks about:

• Her journey on how she became a stepmom
• How to overcome burnout as a stepmom
• The unique challenges of being a stepmom including control, grief, and ambiguity
• Difference between stepmom and biological mom
• Why stepmoms feel isolated
• How she bonded with her stepkids and tips to bond with yours
• Advice for stepmoms struggling to find their place in the household/family system

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ABOUT MICHAELA
Dr. Michaela Bucchianeri is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and coach living in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, with her husband and two stepsons. Blending the science of psychology and the art of stepmom-ing, Michaela helps women in this unique role to create a stepmom identity that's all their own– so they can worry less, shift their energy to whatever lights them up, and start having way more fun!

CONNECT WITH MICHAELA

• Website: https://www.theanxiousstepmom.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanxiousstepmom/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/anxiousstepmom
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theanxiousstepmom/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theanxiousstepmom

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