The Stepmom Side Podcast
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If so, you're in the right place. The Stepmom Side Podcast is a conversational podcast about being a Stepmom and what that actually looks like. Host Alicia Krasko covers everything from part-time, full-time, to being an empty nester as a Stepmom.
Every week, you'll get a bit of humor, advice, and a conversation that will have you taking an objective look at how you're showing up. You can expect honest (and uncomfortable) conversations with perspective shifts mixed in to help you create the life you no longer have to google for help.
The Stepmom Side Podcast
#136: Build Your Trigger Protocol (So You’re Not Feral in the Moment)
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In this episode of The Stepmom Side Podcast, Alicia teaches stepmoms how to create a personal Trigger Protocol to handle emotionally charged moments without spiraling or snapping.
If you often react in the heat of the moment and then regret what you said or did, this episode gives you a simple, practical plan you can use when your nervous system is activated. You’ll learn how to choose a pause phrase, an exit strategy, and one nervous system regulation tool so you can respond more calmly in blended family situations.
This episode is perfect for stepmoms who feel overwhelmed by emotional triggers with their stepkids, partner, or co-parenting dynamics and want real tools that work in the moment.
Join The Stepmom Side Community to practice emotional regulation tools, get support from other stepmoms, and stop handling triggers alone.
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