Stepmum Space

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com Episode Summary In this episode, Katie talks to Annabelle* (not her real name), a stepmum to a 15-year-old boy. Annabelle shares the reality of meeting and building a life with a partner who has 50/50 care of his son, and how over six years they’ve moved from challenging behaviours into becoming a close, connected...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com Episode Summary In this episode, Katie talks to Erin* (not her real name) about the highs and lows of her ten years as a stepmum. Erin shares openly about the deep anxiety she experienced in her role, the dark place it took her to, and the moment everything began to shift — when boundaries finally became her best f...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching: https://stepmumspace.com Episode Summary Most stepfamilies form after separation or divorce — but not all.  In this episode, Katie speaks with Beth (not her real name), a 38-year-old woman in a relationship with a widowed dad of two. They explore the unique emotional landscape of joining a family shaped by grief, loyalty, and identity — where exp...