Blending the science of psychology + the art of stepmom-ing.

With over a decade of personal and professional experience, Dr. Michaela Bucchianeri shares heartfelt reflections and evidence-based strategies to help your audience experience greater joy, ease, and wellness in their stepmom role.

SERVING CONFERENCE, SUMMIT, MEMBERSHIP + PODCAST AUDIENCES

SIGNATURE TALK

From Panic to Purpose: Finding Peace in Your Stepmom Role

Worry is universal. But, when it becomes a permanent fixture in your daily life, it leaves little room for joy, fulfillment, and fun. And while it’s no coincidence that stepmoms experience disproportionately high levels of anxiety and depression… most of us underestimate just how much influence we have over our own happiness.

Concealed within the challenges of stepfamily life are real opportunities to create meaningful change for ourselves and our families. In this presentation, Michaela Bucchianeri, PhD will share honest reflections from her own stepmom experience, and translate what mental health research has to say about thriving in this unique role.

This dynamic session will invite your audience to examine their assumptions about “how it has to be” as a stepmom, and empower them to create their own version of happily ever after.

THEY'LL LEARN:

  • Why anxiety is a challenge for so many stepmoms (and how it shows up differently for us)

  • 3 simple, science-backed strategies for managing recurring stressors and preventing new ones from popping up

  • How to uncover the secret superpower that’ll bring more peace to their stepmom life… starting today

Hi! I’m Michaela Bucchianeri, PhD– psychologist, coach, and stepmom of over a decade.

Drawing from personal and professional experience, I share candid stories and practical guidance to help each member of your audience create a stepmom identity that's all their own– so they can worry less, shift their energy to whatever lights them up, and start having way more fun!

Here's what you can expect from me when we partner on an event…

BEFORE:

  • a deep dive into understanding your audience + event

  • detailed preparation (so you get what you need as a host)

  • enthusiastic event promotion to my audience + yours

DURING:

  • engaging, interactive education with a focus on action-taking

  • genuine support of hosts + other speakers

  • dynamic interaction with your audience + attendees

  • thoughtful preparation… and openness to going wherever the conversation takes us!

AFTER:

  • customized resources to help your audience members continue implementing what they’ve learned

  • ongoing promotion of the episode / event

  • my commitment to supporting you in your professional adventures

What hosts + organizers are saying

“Michaela has been both a guest on my podcast and an Expert Contributor inside my membership, delivering one of our most popular interviews to date. Her real-life, actionable tools, combined with her personal experience, have been incredibly valuable. I cannot say enough about her contribution to my platform!

—Jamie Scrimgeour | The Kick-Ass Stepmom Membership

“I love every bit of being around Michaela! She’s a warm, professional, relatable, real-life, down to earth communicator, who translates high-level ideas into everyday insights that anyone can understand. She leaves you feeling enriched (and smarter!) just having listened to her!”

—Becca Erickson | Emerge Mothers Academy

“Where do I even begin talking about Michaela? Her level of knowledge, mastery of her craft, and impeccable delivery are beyond impressive. She truly cares about helping her audience and it shows.”

Ann-Louise Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP | A New Day Pediatric Psychology

What audience members are saying

“Your session was the reason I attended the Summit, and it did not disappoint!! THANK YOU for putting so much thought into your presentation."

“I just listened to your interview and can't tell you how reassuring it is to know I’m not alone. I love how you shared real strategies, but opened up about your own journey, too. It was the perfect combination of validating and motivating.”

“I seriously could listen to you talk all day! Thank you for dropping such incredible insights and loving on us at the same time. I left the event feeling totally uplifted and ready to make waves.”

Recent Podcast Interviews

  • How to Avoid Being the Evil Stepmother While Decluttering

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  • Stepmom Burnout & Anxiety: How to Deal

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  • Tips to Go from Stressed to Having Fun as a Stepmom

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  • Triggers, Values, and Bonus Mom Mental Health

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  • Managing Your Anxiety as a Stepmom

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Interested in booking me to speak?

Thank you for trusting me to speak to your audience! I'd love to learn more.