I am a true believer that grief plays an ongoing and critical role in our stepfamilies. Did you ever feel as if the children just won’t come around? Why are these adult children so mean to me? Why doesn’t the ex-spouse or the children like me? These are the times that call for stepmom help.… Continue Reading
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Need Stepmom Help? Listen to Cath Duncan Talk About The Role of Grief in our #Stepfamilies
Written on May 24, 2012 by Barb Goldberg in Divorce, Grief, Stepchildren, Stepfamily, Stepmom, Stepmother, The Stepmoms Toolbox, The Stepmoms Toolbox Episodes
Win a CafeSmom Gift Bag! Read about Stepmoms and Self-Care. Best Comment on the Show, Wins!
Written on April 12, 2012 by Barb Goldberg in Children, Community and Society, Divorce, Holidays, Leadership, Parenting, Power, Social Media, Spouse, Stepchildren, Stepfamily, Stepmom, Stepmother, The Ex, The Stepmoms Toolbox, The Stepmoms Toolbox Episodes, Women
Help me welcome the fantastic Heather Hetchler of Cafe Smom blog/coaching/stepmom store site. Heather is one of our stepmom heroes and today we’re going to talk about self care. (Yes, I know. You don’t have the time!) Listen to Heather talk about her recent journey towards self care and my failures in that area. Heather… Continue Reading
Did You Ever Feel Unlucky? You Can Be Cured! The Evil Stepmother Speaks Talks to Susan Hyatt
Written on February 23, 2012 by Barb Goldberg in Children, Community and Society, Dieting, Law of Attraction, Parenting, The Stepmoms Toolbox, The Stepmoms Toolbox Episodes
Today is your lucky day, Stepmoms! Welcome Susan Hyatt, Author of Create Your Own Luck, 7 Steps to Get Your Lucky On! Susan is a Master Certified Life Coach, published author, audience-shifter, luck accelerator + multi-passionate mentor for your body, your business and your life. She helps men + women who’ve lost their sense of… Continue Reading
The Evil Stepmother Speaks ‘Teaching Moment’: The Tao
Written on February 15, 2012 by Barb Goldberg in The Stepmoms Toolbox, The Stepmoms Toolbox Episodes
On today’s Stepmom Toolbox Show, The Evil Stepmother Speaks, Barb Goldberg, teaches a quick lesson on some of the core teachings of the Tao. What????? What does this have to do with being a stepmom??? Actually, it has alot to do with it. The Tao de Ching, written by Lao Tzu, is considered one of… Continue Reading
The Evil Stepmother Speaks with Morgana Morgaine: Should a Stepmother be a Clown???-The Evil Stepmother Speaks
Written on February 9, 2012 by Barb Goldberg in Adult Children, Children, Community and Society, Divorce, Law of Attraction, The Ex, The Stepmoms Toolbox, The Stepmoms Toolbox Episodes
Here’s your chance to laugh your way through StepMother Hood! Morgana Morgaine is a certified Martha Beck life coach, world traveler, nurse, anesthesiologist and professional clown. Yes, I said clown! She understands the importance of laughter in your life. Join us! Morgana Morgaine is a coach, educator and humorist. As a healer, she is a… Continue Reading
The Evil Stepmother Speaks to Gretchen Pisano: #Stepmother #Leadership from a Place of Strength
Written on February 6, 2012 by Barb Goldberg in Community and Society, The Stepmoms Toolbox, The Stepmoms Toolbox Episodes
Stepmother and Mom Leadership from a Place of Strength! So often we hear about business leadership, but little about women’s leadership in the world and in her home. We certainly hear listtle about a stepmother’s leadership in the home. It is an honor to welcome my guest, Gretchen Pisano, an expert in Positive Psychology… Continue Reading
The Evil Stepmother & Darliss O’Donnell: Relationship Coach!
Written on January 29, 2012 by Barb Goldberg in Adult Children, Children, Community and Society, Divorce, The Stepmoms Toolbox, The Stepmoms Toolbox Episodes
Another fantastic treat when I invite Darliss O’Donnell, Certified Martha Beck Coach and Relationship Coach to The Stepmom Toolbox Show. Darliss, who splits her time between Alaska and Arizona, is an expert on the relationships that shape our lives. Her motto is, “It’s all about relationships!” So, of course, I’m going to give her a… Continue Reading
The Evil Stepmother Speaks to Derek Frederickson: Stepmother Attraction to Good Things!
Written on January 8, 2012 by Barb Goldberg in Adult Children, Children, Community and Society, Divorce, Law of Attraction, The Stepmoms Toolbox, The Stepmoms Toolbox Episodes
I begged and begged to get my guest today, Derek Frederickson, to be my guest today on Stepmom Toolbox. I wanted him because I believe that parenthood (being a stepmother) is a combination of leadership, coaching and entrepreneurship. After all, we are guiding our children and each family is a unique unit, dictating creativity and… Continue Reading
How do the Forces of Nature Teach Us? The Evil Stepmother Speaks to Koelle Simpson, Horse Whisperer
On December 8th, I spoke with Koelle Simpson, the Horse Whisperer. Now, why would I have a horses whisperer on a show dedicated to step families? At the end of the day, parenting is about leadership. Our greatest teachers are usually those that we least expect. Ever feel as if you don’t know what to… Continue Reading
Our Most Touching and Horrendous Stepfamily Holiday Stories!
Written on November 30, 2011 by Barb Goldberg in The Stepmoms Toolbox, The Stepmoms Toolbox Episodes
Ho! Ho! Ho! Welcome to the Stepfamily Holiday Show! Stepfamily holidays are not for the weak of heart. Don’t miss this holiday celebration show for all step parents. The entire Stepmom Toolbox coaching team comes together to share their stepfamilies’ holiday stories. Expect to laugh and cry as you hear about our lessons learned and… Continue Reading