This episode began life as a livestream in my free Facebook community of 1400 members, The Essential Stepmom. If you're not already there, please join us!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theessentialstepmom

If there are any top takeaways from this episode, it would be these:

1. You can arrange your household and family dynamics to make it more conducive to you getting the respect you want.

2. If you're feeling disrespected, you probably need to bite the bullet and look to your partner to fill that need.

3. If you want to fix this problem so that you never feel disrespected again, in any situation, there's only one thing to be done.

If you're ready for high-level support getting solid with #3, you know where to find me - info@essentialstepmom.com.

Feelings of worthlessness seemingly arise for stepmoms from the daily realities of life - no established place inside the family dynamic, giving up much of your time and privacy within your home, not being appreciated for many of the things you do for the stepkids and not knowing how to address parenting issues with your partner.

But what if you've unconsiously moved toward situations in life that would act to confirm the way you already feel inside?

In this episode I talk about how the step-parenting journey can be seen as a prompt to upgrade yourself and your self-concept as a human being.

It's time to claim your value, don't wait for anyone else to give it to you.

Book a free call with Tracy and find out if 1:1 coaching or any of her recorded video programs would be a good fit for you!

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Tammy Cohen, brand messaging consultant and founder of the Women Beyond the Table Business Network is the author of Text Messages To My Kids, a book brimming with inspiration for how you (or your partner) can begin, renew or truly uplevel your connection with kids - especially those who don't live with you or who are in a phase of life where they don't seem open to hearing from you. By going where they are - ie., on their phones - you can meet them in familiar territory and get their attention in a new way. In our conversation, I highlight 10 different strategies Tammy used that any dad (or stepmom) can copy or adapt to suit their own family situation and fill a communication gap with love, attention, security and trust.

Text Messages To My Sons: Connecting Deeply In A World of Devices is a BookFest award winner and Next Generation Indie Book Awards finalist. It's a must read for anyone looking to build a deeper connection with their loved ones!

Contact Tammy at:

www.tcbrandconsulting.com

Instagram: @textmessagestomysons

Facebook.com/Textmessagestomysons

Facebook.com@tammyjcohen

www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-cohen-915815143

tammy@tcbrandconsulting.com

Dr. Jessica Higgins is the host of the Empowered Relationship Podcast, check it out here: https://drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/

Dr. Jessica has a free resource available called "Shifting Criticism for Connected Communication" which you can access right here: https://drjessicahiggins.com/shifting-criticism-for-connected-communication

Tracy Poizner also offers dad-specific advice for parenting through and around parental alienation and other problems of post-divorce family life via the UnDeletable Dad podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/undeletable-dad/id1592210062

You can find a range of courses and programs at https://undeletabledad.com

Reach out to Tracy with comments or questions any time at info@essentialstepmom.com

If your partner is struggling to connect, or to re-connect with an alienated teenager, make sure he registers for LIONTAMER, my new 6-week intensive for dads. He'll learn to deftly guide his wandering teen back into their natural state of loving attachment and loyalty to him.

Here's the link: https://essential-training.thrivecart.com/liontamer/

You can also learn more by emailing me at tracy@undeletabledad.com.

OK, this is a bit of a weird episode - it's actually the audio from a livestream video I did in my Spectacular Stepmom Facebook group. I'm talking about how to get better at knowing exactly when to say your peace and when to hold back - when to act and when to wait. This is all about the shadow and power archetypes, and about the real difference between logic and magic.

I offer a unique style of coaching for couples where you work with me individually on alternating weeks. Email me for more information at info@essentialstepmom.com

Legacy Mastermind is exclusively for the divorced dad who feels helpless against the ongoing high-conflict that's drawing his children away from him. In this program he will be coded to strike the tone of fatherhood and develop the magnetic quality that will draw his kids back into his orbit and keep them there forever. It starts this week, Feb. 17th. There's still time to join - apply by email to info@essentialstepmom.com.

Join my Facebook group, The Spectacular Stepmom!

You can reach me any time at info@essentialstepmom.com.

Don't forget to check out the UnDeletable Dad podcast too!

Here's a little free advice for you: 3 SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL STEPMOMS!
https://tracypoizner.lpages.co/3-secrets-of-successful-stepmoms