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, […]
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VIPodThis 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 […]
Expert Workshop Coach Anthony visits VIPStepmom
https://youtu.be/kaLHuNf2eVM Coach Naja and Coach Anthony Johnson have a candid chat about the ins and outs of coparenting. After Anthony […]
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 […]
Coach Naja chats STEP love, parenthood, and healing
Naja Hall, Founder of VIPStepmom.com, chats with Scarlet Tandy about healing from trauma, conflict, and rising above drama. This lesson […]
Expert Workshop: The Stepmom Guy shares a Dad’s side
https://youtu.be/bQ2SRYqf1_I Coach Naja chats with Belgium-based content creator @TheStepmomGuy founder Kim Cleyman. Kim is a Dad that helps stepmoms through […]
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 […]
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 […]
New eBook for ya!
Hey VIP! The team and I created a new free eBook for new followers & subscribers BUT I wanted to […]
A live Stepmom Q&A with Coach Naja
Coach Naja chats with the VIP community for an unabashed Q& A session about some of the common challenges most […]
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 […]
When you JUST cannot hold space for HCBM
https://youtu.be/1HaNumuDtlM I made a post on the VIPStepmom IG page that sparked a great conversation and many shared sentiments. I […]
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 […]
025: Every Stepmom has thought about Divorce Atleast Once
This month, I sat down with my friend, Kate Anthony. Her name may sound familiar as I’ve collaborated with her […]
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 […]
VIP Expert Workshop: When YOUR partner is part of the problem
https://youtu.be/7yTKK3YBe7o Coach Naja posed a question to the VIPStepmom online community and the responses were quite interesting. It seems that […]
New Course Announcement! Team Toxic Tammy -When BM+MIL Team Up
When toxic bio mom and your mother in law link up, it can feel frustrating. An interesting phenomenon occurs when […]
The practice of Mindfulness is finally simplified
Coach Naja shares a fresh take on the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s […]
Expert Workshop: Beth McDonough talks Inclusivity, Speaking up, and Coming Out!
Naja chats with her internet Bestie, Beth about queerness, stepmotherhood, and her journey of self-rediscovery. Beth McDonough is a Certified […]
How to handle a partner that can’t set boundaries
This month’s Expert Workshop host is Coach Brittany Simo. She is chatting about boundaries and the steps to take when […]
VIP Expert Workshop: Defining the relationship with Biomom
This month’s guest expert is Kisha Batsuli of Blendedontherock.com. Kisha’s 2017 wedding dance went viral because she invited her new […]
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 […]
Coach Naja breaks down complicated family dynamics
https://youtu.be/sJl9RT1cZYE I had the opportunity to present at Bree Gordon’s Connection Bootcamp and she has been generous enough to allow […]
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 […]
Expert Workshop: When stepkids ignore you
As stepmothers, we pride ourselves on making our homes our sanctuaries. With so many outside factors that affect our happiness, […]
VIPod 020: When HCBM is actually mentally ill
https://youtu.be/0amX3eQQerM Coach Naja and Christina Nelson, host of The Radical Stepmoms Podcast chat about dealing with a diagnosed HCBM. […]
Expert Workshop: Is your stepchild manipulative or just SCARED?
Feelings of rejection from our stepkids can lead to total disengagement and apathy. The first few years of a blended […]
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 […]
Stepfamily Coach Naja Hall shares her personal experiences
Coach Naja answers some very specific questions about her stepmom journey. A podcast listener got curious about your fave expert […]
VIPod 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 […]
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 […]
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.) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
How I Saved My Marriage
Originally published by Richard Paul Evans My oldest daughter, Jenna, recently said to me, “My greatest fear as a child […]
50 Signs You’re in Love With a Narcissist
Ultimately you were never loved you were used, abused and manipulated. You loved a facade that didn’t exist, you became addicted … you should run away before it’s too late.
How to Co-Parent After Divorce and Infidelity
How do we forgive the unforgivable? How do we renew a relationship that has been broken beyond repair? You may […]
How To Tell Your Stepchildren You’re Pregnant!
When my husband and I added the twins to our blended family of four boys, the timing wasn’t the best. […]
Divorce: What It Feels Like To Mourn My Father In Life and In Death
I’m a man’s man. I love sports, so much so that I’ve made a career of talking about sports. I’ve […]
Client Session: My 10-Year Old 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 […]
How I Survived Being Raised By a Narcissistic Mother
This is the story of my childhood and how I survived. Growing up with my mom was interesting, to put […]