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 […]
Expert Workshop: When words become weapons
So often, we find ourselves caught up in the words and ramblings from the “other household”. Sticks and stones can […]
I Don’t Do Drama Mamas
One of my absolute favorite topics to help clients tackle is high conflict people, mainly HCBMs. What I’ve found is […]
Expert Workshop: @dopemombrand shares her ah-ha moment with biomom
Sherelle Avery, founder of @dopemombrand discusses her journey from being a stepmom with 2 HCBMs to reaching a place of […]
Dealing With a Partner That Cannot Set Boundaries
Limits are essential for all interactions, even if they’re not romantic. Relationship boundaries define the unwanted behaviors of your partner. […]
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 […]
Expert Workshop: The ABCs of dealing with Older Stepkids
Brittany Chatman is the owner of Chat With Bee, a popular lifestyle and social community. She’s an Air Force (Ret.) […]
How to earn and redeem points
Your membership at VIPStepmom.com has major perks! Earn points for doing things you’d normally do on a website like this, […]
VIPod 014: When Stepmom Wrestles With a Pig
Below is the transcription of this month’s VIPod. Hello Hello VIPs This is Coach Naja your hostess with the […]
Expert Workshop: Music Therapist Bree Gordon
This month’s Expert is Bree Gordon. She’s a Stepmom and she’s a Music Therapist. Her work is so transformative because […]
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 […]
Can battling infertility cause post traumatic stress disorder?
by Nika Ward Did you know that June is World Infertility Month? If you’re a woman that has experienced infertility, […]
Expert Interview: Cilla From The Stepmums Club stops by
Priscilla Appeaning, founder of The Stepmums Club sat down for a candid chat with VIPStepmom. Cilla is responsible for the […]
Expert Workshop: Kate Chapman talks divorce aftermath
When I was a baby blogger, Kate Chapman was one of the seasoned experts that sewed into my work. She […]
VIPod #12: Girl, You DON’T have to marry him!!!
I was chatting with one of my mentors this morning @davidegoodin and he said, “Ya know young lady, the problem […]
Message from Naja
Being a stepmom is NOT my most important role but… My role as a stepmom was ONCE responsible for 100% […]
25 Commandments for Divorced Dads
UPDATE: We’ve created an eBook and a cute little video to accompany this topic. Some members have reported that their […]
Cognitive Distortions are Killing Stepmoms
Resource Guide to Understanding Cognitive Distortions Take Naja’s Cognitive Distortions Course Listen to Cognitive Distortions podcast (or watch it HERE) […]
VIPod Ep 11: Stop lying to yourself
Naja chats about the lies that we tell ourselves and ways to conquer those gross little thoughts in our minds. […]
Expert Workshop: Naja demonstrates a real life Conflict
As a Master Stepfamily Coach, my days are filled with sorting through the lamentations of individuals and stepfamilies in transition. […]
The Time I Broke Up My Client’s Relationship
I’m a Life Coach in real life and I want to share a true story with you. Last year, I […]
Coronavirus & CoParenting
Corona and Coparenting I’ve received many questions from single parents, coparents, and stepparents during this historic pandemic and my BEST […]
Expert Workshop: Stepmom Infertility with Kristen Skiles
Naja Hall, founder of VIPStepmom.com recently sat down with Kristen Skiles of Stepmomming.com to chat on childless stepmoms, infertility, and […]
VIPod 010: Kristen Skiles of @stepmomming shares her Stepmom Shock Moments
Kristen Skiles of the popular blog stepmomming.com, stopped by to share some of the most surprising things she experienced as […]
Expert Workshop: Naja’s Mom discusses her stepmom, marriage, and gives womanly advice
https://youtu.be/hKhQarBkuxE Nancy, my mom chats on 43 years of marriage. Mom dishes advice on how she stayed married to my […]
Masterclass for Burned Out Stepmoms
I recently held a live Masterclass for For Burned Out Stepmoms and of course my VIPs get easy access […]
VIPod 09: What happens if your man becomes incapacitated?
The death of 41-year old basketball star, Kobe Bryant, leads Naja to share an up-close and personal story of her […]
Expert Workshop: How To Know When Your Relationship Is Over
https://youtu.be/93MmhUSU5KI In this month’s expert workshop, Naja sat down with psychologist @Dr. Jennelle to discuss a topic very familiar to […]
The Beginning Stages of Stepmom Grief
My name is Jennifer with Blended Family Hell on Earth. I’ve been a bio mom for 28 years and a […]
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, […]
Workshop: Custodial Stepmoms Need Love Too
In this month’s Expert Workshop, I chat with Coach Latoya C. She has been married for 14 years and her […]
VIPod 07: How to get rid of the stepmom holiday blues
The holiday season is usually an exciting time for many Americans. While most are preparing to spend quality time with […]
VIPod 06: Meditation of Abundance by Kathy Freston
OMG VIPs! My beautiful friend Karen shared this with me and I wanted to pass it on to women that […]
Expert Workshop: When your man is torn between two households
For this month’s Expert Workshop, I chatted with Bill Gobin, a custodial dad that went to family court 47 times […]
05: What EVERY Man wants the Stepmom He Loves To Know
Part of my job as a key support system for Stepmoms is to ALSO support the men you love. Our […]
Announcement: We have a section FOR YOUR MAN
How many times have you read an article that totally speaks to your stepmom struggles and got excited? You instantly feel the notion that the author understands your pain and you send the link to your man in hopes that he’ll get it too? The problem is your man has a tough time seeing things from your perspective because that article was for you, NOT HIM!
We want your Man to be just as invested in results as you are. There are so many tools out there for stepmoms, and now we’re pouring efforts into helping HIM cope with his HCBM, teaching HIM how to deal with dad guilt and much more. Visit www.VIPStepmom.com to join today!
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Hey Stepmom, do you need help RIGHT NOW>
I know how you feel I’m well aware that women that chose to pursue relationships with men with kids experience […]
IKIC Ep 022: Naja chats The Unapologetic Stepmom Emili Wadkins
I had a chance to chat with Emili Wadkins, the creator of The Unapologetic Stepmom Facebook Group. We spoke about […]
50/50 Parenting Report Card is here! My State got an F!
Founder, VIPStepmom, Naja Hall attended the press conference for the National Parents Organization. NPO presented their Shared Parenting Report […]
I was raised by a narcissistic dad
I’ve been digging deep into the mindset of narcissists. I want to humanize them in order […]
Naja teaches an engaged Stepmom how to be FIRM
Naja sits with Kennisha (biomom of 3), an engaged SM who is trying to learn tools to maintain her sanity […]
VIPod 04: Biomom refuses to acknowledge my existence
Does your stepkid’s mom refuse to recognize the contribution you make to her kid’s life? Naja chats about the lack […]
4 Key Causes Of Stepmama Drama
I’ve built an entire coaching practice around Comama Drama. When I began my studies, the question I aimed to answer […]
VIPod 03: *New ways to bond with difficult stepkids
I chatted with The Teenager Whisperer, Kirsten Cobabe for my public podcast, “I know I’m crazy.” After we wrapped up […]
Workshop: Stick & Stones May Break You Bones, but Social Media Can Really Hurt You
https://youtu.be/5fLtXz9w90Q I chatted with Family Law Attorney Kimberly Cook about the implications of social media and how it can harm […]
How To Tell If He Will Ever Marry You
Why Men Marry Some Women and Not Others This ebook is based is one of the most genius things I’ve […]
Why I Divorced After 23 Years of Marriage
I was married for 23 years. Nothing particularly new happened in 23rd year except the culmination of personal unhappiness and […]
ASK NAJA: I resent Biomom because all the pain she caused my man
Q: Last night my fiance revealed some things to me that I was not aware of. Prior to our relationship, […]
Ask Naja: Should my Husband and I tell his Ex we’re expecting
My husband and I have joint custody of a loving 3-year-old. His mother and I are on pretty good terms […]
LIVE COACHING SESSION: What happens when Mom calls too much?
My clients Denver and Ayshia are a Mom+Stepmom combo that are experiencing a common dilemma. It’s common for children and […]
ASK NAJA: BM is a terrorist but my Stepkids love me
Q: I’ve had HCBM blocked for 5 years. Since the kids are with us for the summer, DH and I […]
3 common mistakes of a new Stepparent. Oops!
Guest submission When I began my journey as a stepmother, I was 26, about 7 months pregnant with twins, completing […]
Are You a High Conflict Bio Parent?
by Jennifer Pink Here’s the question of the day? Are you a high conflict bio parent? In the @VIPStepmom community […]
Ask Naja: My Stepdaughter won’t visit unless we PAY her!
My Stepdaughter got $450 for birthday and Christmas from her dad and I, and other members of my family (grandparents etc). Her […]
The Disengaged Stepmom: 4 Ways to Step BACK from the pain & hurt of Step parenting
dis·en·gage (dsn-gj) v. dis·en·gaged, dis·en·gag·ing, dis·en·gag·es 1. To release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles. 2. To release (oneself) from an engagement, pledge, or […]
Group Coaching: The Accountability Circle
https://youtu.be/1g-4QvqmOMM This month we had a great coaching call. Each member told us how she has contributed to the […]
VIP Advice: My man is still helping his babymama
Have you ever felt that your man was showing WAY too much grace to his unrelenting coparent? Is he weak? […]
Surprise Stepmom! You’ve got custody!
Naja Hall chats with Lisa Williams, a coach and custodial stepmom. She became an unexpected full-time stepmother to a recently […]
VIPod Ep 02: Smells Like Teen Spirit: How To Deal With Teen Stepchildren
https://youtu.be/hggMQ_Hm8lU This is probably going to be my longest podcast ever, but I had to get a whole lotta ish […]
When Stepmom NEEDS to Step Off: How to Deal With Overbearing Stepmoms
Dear Naja, I, myself, am a stepmom…. but I also have a birth child that I share with my ex […]
How To Kick BioMom Outta Your Relationship
https://youtu.be/8_KWHCDPwD4 Stepmom! Hey girl hey! Here’s a bit of advice that I almost learned TOO LATE! I know it sucks […]
Stepmoms, Be Sure To Read the FINE Print
As a Stepmom, you really don’t know what you are getting into until you are in it! If only there […]
7 Types of Women That Should Never Become Stepmothers
Stepmothering is probably one of the toughest roles I’ve held to date. It’s not even so much the actual ‘mothering’ […]
Interview: An in-depth look at High Conflict Bio Dads
I got special permission to share this session with you. I sat down with a woman with a HCBD. Here’s […]
My teenager wants an Instagram account, Here’s my response
I recently allowed my daughter, Kelcie to take over my Facebook page. As the precocious person that she’s been since […]
This couple left divorce court and went to lunch
Hannah and Fard have ended their time as life partners and they’ve penned an excerpt that has the internet abuzz. […]
Couple Shares Marriage Lessons After Leaving Divorce Court
Hannah and Fard have ended their time as life partners and they’ve penned an excerpt that has the internet abuzz. […]
Are You Scared Shitl*ss over Your Stepkid’s Upcoming Summer Visit?
https://youtu.be/qQZimLguAVE Many of us are sending kids away or welcoming them into their ‘non-custodial’ homes for the much anticipated Summer […]
VIPod: Ep 1 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 […]
VIPStepmom PODCAST: Would You Still Say YES?
I’m in VIPStepmom launch celebration mode so I’m sharing a taste of just ONE of the exclusive resources for VIPStepmom […]
Podcast 012: I finally created a STEPMOM ONLY Community
I realized that many of fellow StepSistas (stepmoms+sisterfriends) listen to my podcast because of my approach to stepmomming. After careful […]
10 Commandments for StepMoms
Here are YOUR rules for stepmommin’! Print them, make them your screensaver! Commit them to memory. Everything I share is […]
StepMom Affirmations: Listen When You’re Feeling Imbalanced
I shared this on my podcast a while back and I’ve received some amazing messages! One of our #stepsistas told […]
Check out a Group Coaching Session
During this particular Group Coaching Session, stepmoms, myself and my Coach friend Yamille McBride had some unadulterated conversation about our […]
PODCAST 011: WTF is Borderline Personality Disorder?
I recently chatted with my friend Brian Barnett. He is not only an expert on Borderline Personality Disorder, he’s actually […]
Happy Stepmother’s Day (Yes, it’s a REAL thing!
In 2000, 9-year old Lizzie Capuzzi decided that she wanted to celebrate her stepmother, Joyce and felt this should be […]
17 Quotes About Finding Inner Peace by Lydia Sweatt
When you look deep within yourself, do you see peace or internal conflict? Finding inner peace, achieving peace of mind, […]
How your man can help EASE your stepmom STRESS
A loving dad named Brandon reached out to me because he wants to learn how to ease his girlfriend’s stepmom […]
Why is your babymama so ANGRY?!
Real Talk series! Today I had the chance to speak with Ms. Jennifer Pink! She’s a Single Mother advocate and […]
I interviewed Mashonda about coparenting with Alicia Keys
Mashonda, ex-wife of music producer Swizz Beats discusses healing from their messy divorce, forgiving Alicia Keys and putting her son […]
Study a person’s ingredients before you feed them to your soul
There is no such rule that you must accept abuse or disrespect because you now occupy a new role! If […]
How to Master Long Distance Coparenting
I sat down with Skyra Thomas, founder of FliptheZip.com, a community that connects people looking to relocate. We discussed a […]
Setting Limits with Crazy Bitches
kPaul Elam is quite colorful but he is VERY experienced on personality disordered women. If you are not easily offended, […]
How to EXPOSE the narcissist in Court
How to EXPOSE the narcissist in Court and/or to Psychologist! This video teaches how to prove that a coparent is […]
My 10 Year Stepdaughter is Ruining My Marriage
My Client has watched helplessly as her 10-year old custodial stepdaughter has transformed from loving to tough-to-love in less than […]
6 Ways to Spot a Narcissistic Mother
Living alongside a narcissist is hard work. Co-parenting with a narcissistic is tough. This type of mother seeks sympathy from […]
Podcast 010: How To Cope When Your Child Is Turned Against You with Erasing Family
This week I am chatting with the founder of Erasing Family, Ginger Gentile. According to www.Erasingfamily.org, in the US alone, […]
PODCAST 009: 14 Signs You Are Jealous of Your Best Friend
via GIPHY The Brady Bunch is arguably the most well-known blended family sitcoms in pop culture. The feature film version […]
PODCAST 008: Naja chats with media-maven Demetria L. Lucas
In this episode of I Know I’m Crazy with Naja Hall, I chat with pop-culture maven, Demetria L. Lucas on […]
How I Became a Successful Life Coach
There are Life Coaches that are far more well-known than me, so I am always pleased when someone asks […]
Podcast 007: How to heal from physical and emotional abuse
In this episode of I Know I’m Crazy with Naja Hall, I chat with Psychotherapist and abuse survivor, Anita Bentata. […]
My 1st Personal Blog entry, my friend Winnie
I rarely share deeply personal parts of my life at Blended and Black so I started a section called Naja’s […]
Podcast 006 Toxic motherhood is a VERY real thing!
Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Play In this episode of I Know I’m Crazy with Naja Hall, I chat […]
Podcast 005 Advice from Veteran Stepmom Brenda Ockun
OMG, I’m so excited to share my chat with Brenda Ockun, the publisher of Stepmom Magazine. *Shameless plug, I […]
PODCAST 004: Affirmations to Help Stepmom Stay Sane
Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Play In this episode of I Know I’m Crazy with Naja […]
What if Nipsey Hussle was killed because he hurt someone’s feelings?
The recent shooting death of rapper Nipsey Hussle has rocked music lovers everywhere. The conspiracy theorists are running rampant and […]
Blended and Black Founder, Naja Hall is a COVERGIRL! Stepmom Magazine
Great news Fam! Our founder, Naja Hall landed her very 1st magazine cover with Stepmom Magazine! Check out her article […]
003 PODCAST: You’re probably ADDICTED to DRAMA with
Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Play In this episode of I Know I’m Crazy with Naja Hall, […]
PODCAST: How to handle a HIGH CONFLICT Ex with finesse
I couldn’t wait until the premiere date next week to share something on the *first season of I Know I’m […]