• My guest today is Indrani Goradia.  I just love Indrani Goradia.  Why?  Because every time I am with her or in one of her classes, I learn something.  She is the coach that I would love to be.  She is an author, speaker, Certified life coach, triathlete, marathoner and Yoga Therapist. She is a featured expert with Steven Covey and Deepak Chopra, as well as a featured guest on TV and

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    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. I wonder if grief is the answer to some of these questions.  There is so much loss! 

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    Leave a Comment and You May Win a CafeSmom Gift Set! 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 Hecthler is

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    Stepmoms-Find the Keys to Your Lucky Life! 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 play and

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    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 the most powerful books ever written. Only 81 verses, it is chock full of wisdom. Barb is not a

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    Are Stepmothers Clowns in Disguise? 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

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    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 and Leadership.  We are going to have an in depth discussion regarding

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    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 shot at the core relationships that affect our lives. The

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    Derek Frederickson of Client Attraction Can Help Stepmothers and Stepfamilies Attract 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,

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    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 do with your step children or bio children?  The answer is right in front of us and it

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