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VIPs Only
by Naja Hall
Members of VIPStepmom get access to this juicy monthly podcast. If you are a person that is in a relationship with a parent, this is where you need to be.
Episodes
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PICK UP YOUR CROWN, GIRL!
Coach Naja has a realizarion. After 10 years of being adjacent to a HCBM and an overall unfulfilling stepmotherhood experience, one's spirit can get infected and you all of a sudden realize that you don't like who you've had to become. That STOPS TODAY!" In the PICK UP YOUR CROWN Series, we will…
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This is HOW you give yourself permission to STEP away
Coach Naja explores the benefits and drawbacks of learning how to center yourself when the blended family conflict gets to be too much. Mom and stepmom guilt can run rampant and it can really be tough on your psyche, your relationship, and your whole life. In this episode, we explore ways to give...
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Ask Naja: My partner still vacations with BM and she refuses to meet me!
One of our fellow Stepsistas is having a bit of a conundrum. Her partner of 3 years can't seem to shake his ex-wife. The ex wants her family back but this boyfriend that's playing both sides has assured our sis that he only has eyes for her! If you've gained inspo to leave a voice note, visit...
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What about High Conflict BioDads?
We have many Stepmoms that are biological mothers. And while you deal with an HCBM, many may also deal with undesirable coparenting situations. High conflict biodads are a very real thing and today Coach Naja is breaking down the similarities, the differences, and how to handle an HCBD.
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How to HANDLE parentified stepkids (the VIP way!)
Coach Naja discusses child the two types of parentification: instrumental and emotional. Instrumental parentification includes functional responsibilities and physical tasks given to a child that isn’t age-appropriate. Emotional parentification is when one or both parents turn to their child to...
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VIPOD: Coach Bee Chatman chats custodial stepmotherhood
Coach Bee Chatman chats about the differences between being a custodial stepmom to kids with living and deceased mothers. She also teaches us about our DiSc personality styles and we even do a little role-playing exercise. Coach Bee is the February 2020 covergirl of Stepmom Magazine too! Please...
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025: Saddle up! It's time to go to COURT!
Sadly, for some of us, the only way to get justice for our stepfamilies is to have our day in court. In this episode, Coach Naja lays out a clear plan of action for before, during, and after your BIG DAY. When we all "can't just get along" there are some best practices to keep your cool when…
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Vipod 24: Should You Tell Your Stepkids Their Mom is Bad?
Stepmoms that have to deal with high conflict biomoms often feel the need to vindicate their positions and expose the "truth" to their stepkids. The problem lies in the fact that our own personal experiences with these women do not often mirror our stepkid's experiences with their mothers. In…
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Vipod: How does a Therapist Stepmom deal with a HCBM?!
Naja chats with tiktok sensation and psychotherapist Stepanie Ward about childhood trauma and how to become the parent you wish you had. Stephanie is a coparenting mother, and psychotherapist specializing in childhood trauma, parent wounds and narcissistic abuse. She helps to people to understand...
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When your partner's stuff becomes TOO much
We tend to take on our partner's "stuff" because we love them and we want to see them happy. As stepmoms, the utter helpless feeling of servitude can cause resentment and make you feel outright tired! As Coach Naja (respectfully) compares a Caregiver's role to your role as a Stepmom, you will…
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Vipod: Naja explains EXACTLY how to be an unbothered stepmom
Naja frequently mentions being an unbothered stepmom. In this episode, she breakdown how to go from frazzled to unbothered. The process does not have to be long or arduous but it does take a serious commitment. Grab a pen and paper and prepare to have that heavy weight lifted off your shoulders.
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VIPod 020: When HCBM is actually mentally ill
Coach Naja and Christina Nelson, host of The Radical Stepmoms Podcast chat about dealing with a diagnosed HCBM. It's a whole different ballgame when there is tangible proof that your stepkid's mum has a verified mental illness or personality disorder. There are two ways to grab this content. You...
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VIPod 019: When The Revolving Door Hits You
VIPJessica is experiencing hardship because her Husband's ex has broken up with another boyfriend and she is projecting her wrath with a vengeance. In this episode, Naja teaches how to deal when someone drops their load on your lawn. Be prepared to laugh out loud and make some grand declarations…
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018: Belinda Munro talks juggling her high profile career, motherhood, & stepmotherhood
Belinda Munro stopped by IKIC to catch up with Naja and reminisce on their days as single Harlem girls. She talks glow up, marriage, stepparenting, fertility, and much much more! Belinda is a multi-talented Vocalist, Songwriter, Performance Coach, and Mentor who ignites the unspoken with her...
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017: Are High Conflict Stepmoms REALLY real??!!
In a land far away, HCSMs are trodding around wreaking havoc on their ready-made families. In this VIPod episode, Naja breaks down the why's behind HCSMs and how to handle the one in your life.
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VIPod 016: What to do when "drama" disrupts your good energy
Coach Naja delves into the cosmos and uncovers why certain stepmoms cannot overcome distractions from blended family drama. Distractions can derail progress and throw us irreparably off course and they can set up a never-ending cycle of confusion. Dive into this episode to learn how to escape the...
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VIPod 015: How To Help Your Partner Battle Alienation
Parental alienation is something that most blended families will experience at some point. It can extremely intentional or passive. Either way, when a parent tries to negatively influence a child's relationship with their other parent (or the parent's partner and kids), it can not only be...
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014: When Stepmom Wrestles With a Pig
Coach Naja chats on challenges core beliefs, avoiding toxic people and what happens when you engage. To read the transcript of this podcast, login to your VIP account and visit https://wp.me/paTCdK-3fH.
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013: Five Ways To Know When It's Time To Walk Away From Your Relationship
Back on Episode 26 of my public podcast, I Know I'm CRAZY with Naja Hall, April easily became a stepmom fan favorite and she's back to give IKIC listeners some advice as only she can! This time April is dishing on her relationship with someone's baby daddy and she gives other stepmoms keen advice...
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25 Commandments For Divorced Dads
Naja tapped the entire VIPStepmom community in order to complete this undertaking. She posed the question, "How could your man help YOUR role as a Stepmom easier?" Everyone came through with their BEST pieces of advice and this compilation was born. Go grab your fella and listen to it with him.
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VIPod #12: Girl, You DON'T have to marry him!!!
I recently chatted with one of my mentors and he said, "Ya know young lady, the problem is a lot of people are married to one another that shouldn't be." That was the realest sh*t ever because it's so painfully true. A lot of stepmoms have found themselves in love with a man, so she'll make...
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011: Stop lying to yourself
Naja chats about the lies that we tell ourselves and ways to conquer those gross little thoughts in our minds. To watch the video version of this podcast, visit https://youtu.be/XQmp2qajvco
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010: Kristen Skiles of @stepmomming shares her stepmom shockers
Kristen Skiles of the popular blog stepmomming.com, stopped by to share some of the most surprising things she experienced as a stepmom. Her story is quite unorthodox because she and her CoMama started a business together and they were even roomies at one point. She's since learned some serious...
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VIPod: 09 What happens if your man becomes incapacitated?
The death of 41-year old basketball star, Kobe Bryant, leads Naja into an up-close and personal story of her own. She shares the experience of a close friend whose husband became incapacitated BUT his children's mothers showed no compassion. This woman's life became a nightmare. Naja gives 3 very...
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VIPod 08: What happens when you feel "sorry" for your stepkids
When our stepkids seem to suffer from their parents' actions, it's natural to feel sad for them. In this episode, Naja digs deep into the psychodynamic that occurs when a stepmom struggles because of her empathy for her stepkids. Be prepared to hear some hard truths and a shocking breakdown of…
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4 million women in the US will feel SAD for the Holidays (Stepmom Anxiety Disorder)
The holiday season is usually an exciting time for many Americans. While most are preparing to spend quality time with their loved ones, there is one particular group that is already starting to feel the pangs of frustration, isolation, and depression. There are roughly 4 million stepmothers in...
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05: What EVERY Man wants the Stepmom He Loves To Know
Part of my job as a key support system for Stpmoms is to ALSO support the men you love. Our new section, For Your Man is getting much love because it is content that is curated for your man. I'm excited to share this month's VIPod because it's our 1st one that speaks to HIS pain points. Grab your...
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04: VIPod Biomom refuses acknowledge my existence
Naja chats about the lack of acknowledgment many stepmoms feel from biomom and how to move past the frustration.
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03: *New ways to bond with difficult stepkids w/Kirsten Cobabe
I chatted with The Teenager Whisperer, Kirsten Cobabe for my public podcast, “I know I’m crazy.” After we wrapped up the public portion, she and I broke away to discuss stepmom specific tactics. She has a very unorthodox way of dealing with teenagers and I think this will help many of us…
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02: VIPod: How To Deal With Teen Spirited Stepchildren
This is probably going to be my longest podcast ever, but I had to get a whole lotta ish off my chest! I’m pretty sure you can identify with a lot of what I’m saying in this pod. It walks you through my process of facing drama and then dealing with it. VIEW THE BLOG and wathc the video on Youtube!
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01 VIPod: Would You Still Say Yes
I’m in VIPStepmom launch celebration mode so here is a bonus version of our VIPStepmom podcast! I asked all the ladies, if you knew then, what you know now….would you still say YES? PLEASE follow VIP on Instagram and Facebook. We post member updates and new releases there. The answers were um…a...
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Brenda Ockun, publisher of Stepmom Magazine
Not only do VIP members get access to Stepmom Magazine, we also get to hear from the publisher of the longest running professional magazine for Stepmoms.
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How many episodes does VIPs Only have?
VIPs Only currently has 32 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Members of VIPStepmom get access to this juicy monthly podcast. If you are a person that is in a relationship with a parent, this is where you need to be.
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VIPs Only is created and hosted by Naja Hall.
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