#39 AI-Empowered Mom | Stepfamily Solutions with Cameron Normand
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#39 AI-Empowered Mom | Stepfamily Solutions with Cameron Normand
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Stepfamilies navigate a level of emotional, cognitive, and logistical complexity that most parenting advice was never designed to address. In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom podcast, Sarah Dooley is joined by Cameron Normand, CEO of Stepfamily Solutions and host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast, for an honest, research-based conversation about what stepfamilies really need to thrive.
Cameron shares her personal journey as a stepmom, why stepmothers often carry a heavier mental and emotional load, and how unclear roles, high conflict dynamics, and unrealistic expectations can lead to burnout and isolation. Together, they unpack concepts like “stuck insider, stuck outsider,” why connection must come before correction, and why it can take five to seven years for a stepfamily to truly gel.
They also explore where AI can thoughtfully support stepfamilies, from ideating traditions and managing household logistics to improving communication tone, while naming clear boundaries where human connection and professional support still matter most.
This episode is a compassionate, practical guide for stepmoms, stepparents, partners, and anyone who wants to better understand the realities of blended family life.