Stepmoms...we're so back!

Stepmoms...we're so back!

From Stepmom Side Chats by Alyssa and Becca

April 14, 2026 · 40 min · Season 2 · Episode 1

About this episode

Alyssa and Becca discuss the unexpected challenges of stepmom life in the season 2 premiere.

Season 2 is here and we’re starting with a conversation so many stepmoms know by heart. In this first episode, Alyssa & Becca talk about the exact moment they realized stepmom life was not what they thought they signed up for. From overfunctioning, unrealistic expectations, and feeling invisible in your own home, to the emotional labor, criticism, and identity shifts no one prepares you for, we’re getting honest about the parts of stepmom life that hit the hardest. We’re also sharing what we wish we would’ve known earlier, the boundaries we wish we’d set sooner, and the biggest lessons we’ve learned along the way. If you’ve ever thought, “Wait… this is not what I expected,” this episode is for you. ✨ Big Ass Candles | www.bigassluxuries.com and use the code STEPMOM for a discount ✨ Episode sponsor | ⁠www.cozyearth.com⁠ and use code STEPMOMBOGO ✨ Pateron private stepmom membership: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/Stepmomsidechats⁠⁠ ✨ Follow us on Instagram for more stepmom content and to stay connected for future episodes ⁠⁠@stepmomsidechats⁠⁠ ✨ Leave us a review if this episode resonated with you, this helps us reach more stepmoms.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alyssa, Becca

Topics covered

  • stepmom life
  • expectations
  • emotional labor
  • identity shifts
  • boundaries
  • lessons learned

Keywords

  • stepmom
  • parenting
  • family
  • expectations
  • emotional labor
  • boundaries
  • identity

Sponsors

Big Ass Candles, Cozy Earth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon, Instagram

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