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Stepmom Side Chats is the unfiltered podcast where stepmoms finally say the things we’re usually expected to keep to ourselves. Hosted by Alyssa and Dr. Becca Taylor, we dive into the real, complicated, and sometimes messy side of blended-family life from marriage, boundaries, and parenting roles to high-conflict dynamics, resentment, guilt, love, and everything in between. Through honest conversa... more

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Most people know Jessica Batten McGrath from Love Is Blind, but today we're getting to know the woman behind the reality TV experience. Jessica joins us for an honest conversation about the chapter that came after the cameras stopped rolling becoming... more

In this episode, we're joined by Christina Nelson of Radical Stepmoms Podcast for an honest conversation about the realities of stepmotherhood.

We discuss what it's really like entering a relationship with someone who already has a child, navigating... more

We’re back with Part 2 of our Ours Baby series, and this time we're answering the questions everyone really wants to know.

Did your stepkids get jealous? Did bio mom get worse? Were the kids at the hospital? Do dads overcompensate out of guilt? And ... more

What happens when the person you trust most shapes your entire reality and that reality isn’t true?

In this deeply personal episode of Stepmom Side Chats, Alyssa & Becca sit down with Meghan, a woman who spent decades believing her father abandoned ... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Batten
Reality TV participant from Love Is Blind, now a stepmom navigating blended-family life
Love Is Blind alum, Stepmom
Episode: Beyond Love Is Blind: Jessica Batten McGrath Opens Up About Stepmom Life
Naja Hall
Founder of VIP Stepmom
VIP Stepmom
Episode: Stepmoms, Boundaries & High-Conflict Chaos with Naja Hall
Meggie Martin
Guest on episode; practitioner focused on somatic healing for moms
Strength and Somatic
Episode: Your Body Keeps the Score: Stress, Trauma & Why Stepmoms Are Burning Out
Randy Keith
Present Father, fatherhood advocate and founder of the Present Father Movement
Present Father Movement
Episode: Present through the Chaos with Randy Keith
Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober
Enneagram speaker and coach
Episode: Understanding Your Enneagram as a Stepmom with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober
Jay Skibbens
Coparent coach and consultant
Grounded Coparent University (launching program)
Episode: Handling raw emotions: staying grounded in co-parenting with Jay Skibbens
Gabriella Pomare
Family lawyer, co-parent, and author of The Collaborative Co-parent
Episode: The Blurred Line: Step-parenting, authority, & decision making with Gabriella Pomare
Kristen Skiles
Experienced stepmom and author, creator of the Stepmomming platform
Stepmomming
Episode: Boundaries, Burnout & Stepmomming with Kristen Skiles
Emily Ray
Parenting coach with a background in early childhood education
Ray of Sunshine Parenting
Episode: Co-Parenting Without Losing Your Damn Sanity with Emily Ray

Hosts

Alyssa
Host of Stepmom Side Chats, frequently co-hosts; appears across many episodes with a focus on boundaries, emotional labor, and practical strategies.
Rebecca
Co-host; contributes to discussions on co-parenting dynamics and stepfamily boundaries.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Childless Stepmom

    I normally enjoy this podcast and feel really seen a lot of the times but this last episode about summer vacation left a bit of a chip on my shoulder. Being a stepmom is an isolating feeling enough and to be a childless stepmom is an even deeper feeling of being alone in something. And to hear “being a childless step mom during the summer is a blessing for you guys while it’s a curse for us” doesn’t feel all that great and certainly doesn’t feel like the inclusivity I was hoping for. I really en... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Taryn518
    United States2 months ago
  • Going Through a Divorce

    I am so grateful for this podcast and the truth it has shed on the realities of coparenting and being a step mom. I am going through a divorce, and am learning so much from this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JForeshee
    United States3 months ago
  • Binged all episodes

    Wow. I feel so seen. I have been a stepmom for over ten years and always thought I was crazy. This makes me not feel so alone. Thank you thank you!!! 😭🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natasha4170
    United States3 months ago
  • So needed!!

    I feel so seen and heard… these are my experiences and stories and this podcast provides the outlet that I don’t have in my everyday life. Thank you so much, Ladies❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SB0679
    United States4 months ago
  • So insightful raw and real - these girls know what they’re talking about!

    Such a real show that shares important insights, opinions and views about the step parenting world! A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GabriellaPomare
    Australia5 months ago

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Listeners describe the show as honest, relatable, and validating for stepmoms.
Fans praise practical, boundary-focused advice and candid conversations.
Audiences appreciate the supportive, non-judgmental space and real-life anecdotes.

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Beyond Love Is Blind: Jessica Batten McGrath Opens Up About Stepmom Life
Q: How did your view of being a stepmom change after your own children were born?
Having my own children shifted my empathy and understanding; it deepened my appreciation for the other parent's perspective and reinforced the importance of flexible boundaries and ongoing communication.
“I Was Brainwashed to Hate My Dad” | A Daughter’s Journey Through Parental Alienation
Q: How did your relationship with your dad evolve after the divorce and during the period of alienation?
The relationship remained distant for years, with limited contact and emotional distance, until Meghan sought therapy and, later, helped move her dad closer to home. Rebuilding trust happened gradually through open conversation, consistent support, and simply spending time together.
Understanding Your Enneagram as a Stepmom with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober
Q: What piece of advice would you give for stepmoms who might be really struggling, especially in high-conflict moments with biomoms?
Realize that 90 percent of other people's reactions have nothing to do with you; step away to recharge, and trust that you are capable of handling the situation when you return.
Would you rather: Stepmom edition
Q: Would you rather be in a group chat with the ex or have zero communication and be out of the loop?
Being in the loop generally helps with transparency and reduces misunderstandings, though it depends on the ex's communication style and the topic at hand.
Would you rather: Stepmom edition
Q: Would you rather attend mediation or host Christmas with everyone, including Biomom?
Host Christmas for a chance to demonstrate a unified front and create a positive shared experience for the kids, even if the relationships are complicated.

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Stepmom Side Chats centers on bonus moms sharing real, unfiltered experiences navigating blended families. Episodes tackle emotional labor, boundaries, bio-mom dynamics, co-parenting, and the tension between love for stepchildren and self-care. Hosts Alyssa and Becca offer practical mindset shifts, relatable anecdotes, and community-minded support, often inviting guests to explore parenting boundaries, transitions, and boundary-setting. Noteworthy is a candid, research-informed perspective that merges lived experience with approachable guidance, making it a go-to for listeners seeking honesty, validation, and actionable tips in a niche but resonant space.

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1. Jessica Batten
2. Naja Hall
3. Meggie Martin
4. Randy Keith
5. Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober
6. Jay Skibbens
7. Gabriella Pomare
8. Kristen Skiles

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