Stepmomming Made Easy
Stepmomming Made Easy
Kristen Skiles
EP 73: The Invisible Mental Load of Being a Stepmom
8 minutes Posted Feb 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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So many stepmoms I meet feel underappreciated. In this episode, I kick off season four by naming and unpacking the invisible load so many stepmoms carry behind the scenes. I explore the mental and emotional labor of keeping everyone and everything together, and how unspoken expectations and a desire for appreciation can lead to resentment and burnout. I’ll help you check your motivations, set healthier boundaries, and remember that your worth isn’t measured by how much you do, but by who you ...