Support for stepmoms
who are overfunctioning, overwhelmed, or just plain over it.

When your stepmom role isn’t working, it’s time to shake things up! I specialize in helping women like you navigate the complexities of stepfamily life with confidence and clarity — so you can worry less, shift your energy to what lights you up, and start having (way) more fun.

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      TRUTH-TELLING TIME:

      This stepmom role is like no other. 

      From acknowledging the hard parts to celebrating the sweet ones, I believe there's room for all of it. With curiosity, compassion, and a *bit* of cheek, I’ll help you experience more joy, ease, and meaning in your stepmom life.

      Starting today.

      And helping you actually enjoy stepmom life happens to be my specialty.

      Not every stepfamily solution can be crowdsourced. And not every major life transition has been mapped out in a New York Times bestseller. (In fact, most of them haven't!) To make meaningful moves in your stepmom life, you need the dedicated support of a coach who's been there.

      SHALL WE MAKE THIS OFFICIAL?

      Hi! I'm Michaela Bucchianeri, PhD— Stepmom Coach.

      Aliases: Queen of Questions, Pro Empathizer, Shamelessly Permissive Pet Parent, and Staunch Believer that the Best Is Still to Come.

      With a professional background in psychology and over a decade of experience as a stepmom myself, I'm not just full of opinions (although I *do* have a few)— I've got the school cred and the street cred to back 'em up.

      "Happily ever after" is totally possible for you, stepmom.

      HERE'S HOW I CAN HELP YOU CREATE YOURS:

      RESOURCES

      COACHING

      COMMUNITY

      "Simply put, you won't find another coach like Michaela. She brought me from the brink of burnout to a level of peace I didn't think possible.

      "She really walks the talk, striking this beautiful balance between what is and what could be. Michaela's dedication to helping her clients create meaningful shifts is powerful. She also happens to be hilarious. I don't think I've ever laughed harder. You've been warned."

      —Elizabeth

      What do you need, stepmom?

      (...been a minute since anyone asked you that?)

      Book a (free) Stepmom Strategy Session and get personalized, action-focused recommendations + resources to help you make meaningful changes in your stepfamily life ...even if no one around you is ready to change! Ready?

      Get ready to lean into your best stepmom chapter yet.

      First things first: I'll help you ditch the unhelpful narratives about how it “has to” be, and embrace a stepmom identity that's all your own— so you can worry less, shift your energy to whatever lights you up, and start having way more fun.