Stepmum Space

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com If you’re doing most of the parenting but still feel like you have the least say, this episode will feel painfully familiar — and deeply validating. Sam* shares the emotional, practical, and relational strain of stepping into a role where she is responsible for everything… except the decisions. In this episode, Kat...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com Becoming a stepmum is complex — but becoming a stepmum in a family shaped by grief brings an entirely different set of emotional challenges. This episode offers deep validation, honesty and support for anyone navigating a role where love, loss and loyalty all collide. In this episode, Katie talks to Jane*, whose hu...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com If you’re doing school runs, homework, dinners, emotional labour, logistics, planning, and comforting… yet still don’t get the “mum” label — this episode will speak straight to your heart. Connie shares what it’s really like to be a majority-care stepmum and the emotional weight that comes with carrying so much res...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com If you’ve ever had the thought “I wish my partner didn’t have kids” — and then immediately felt guilty, ashamed or like a terrible person — this episode is for you. Sarah* speaks with honesty and bravery about the feelings many stepmums have but rarely say out loud. In this episode, Katie talks to Sarah, who descri...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com If you’re dealing with a high-conflict ex who criticises, undermines or attacks your relationship, you will feel so seen in this episode. Rachel shares her powerful, painful and inspiring story of loving her stepson deeply while navigating relentless conflict from her partner’s ex. In this episode, Katie talks to R...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com If you’ve ever held back a question because you were scared of being judged — this episode will feel like a warm exhale. Parenting expert, psychologist, and host of How Not to Screw Up Your Kids , Dr Maryhan joins Katie to answer the real, raw, uncomfortable questions stepmums often keep to themselves. As both a bi...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com If you’re exhausted from giving your energy to things you can’t control — the negativity, the dynamics, the emotional noise — this episode will feel like a shift. Katrina shares how she became intentional about what she invests in as a stepmum, and how choosing happiness (on purpose) changed everything. In this epi...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com If you’ve ever pushed your own needs aside, tried to be “the perfect stepmum,” or carried emotions you didn’t feel allowed to express, this episode will feel like a deep breath out. Helen shares two decades of stepmum wisdom — the mistakes, the regrets, the breakthroughs — and the powerful reminder that you don’t h...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com If you’ve ever dealt with a high-conflict bio mum, felt scared of the court process, or questioned your sanity inside a chaotic co-parenting dynamic, this episode will hit home. Lucy shares her extraordinary story of navigating the court system while dealing with a bio mum with multiple personality disorders — and...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com If you’re a stepmum who feels anxious, overwhelmed or stuck in cycles of anger, jealousy or resentment, this episode will give you clarity and practical tools. Executive Coach Kate Hunter joins Katie to share powerful mindset techniques that genuinely shift how you feel, think and show up in your stepfamily life. I...

If you’ve ever given so much of yourself only to feel unappreciated, ignored or unloved by your stepchildren, this episode will resonate deeply. Mia shares the heartbreak of stepping into a family with hope and excitement — only to find herself facing rejection, confusion and emotional distance she never expected. In this episode, Katie talks to Mia* who became a stepmum to two boys at the age of...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com If you’ve ever been pulled into court proceedings you didn’t choose — or felt the fear, stress and uncertainty that come with them — this episode will help you feel less alone. Anna shares her experience of navigating the family court system as a stepmum, and the emotional toll it took on her, her husband and the c...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com If you’ve ever felt rejected by your stepchildren, unsure how to “step back,” or stuck between two completely different versions of family life, this episode will speak straight to your experience. Lucy opens up about the emotional reality of raising her two “ours” babies while navigating complex dynamics with her...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com If you’ve ever felt shut out, overruled or pushed aside by an ex who controls everything, this episode will speak straight to your heart. Alice shares the reality of loving a stepchild while navigating an ex-partner who refuses to accept her role — and a little girl stuck painfully in the middle. In this episode, K...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com If you're a stepmum navigating infertility, IVF or feeling alone in the complexity of wanting a baby while raising someone else’s, this episode will speak straight to your heart. Emily shares the raw truth of trying to conceive as a stepmum to four children — the grief, resentment, hope and emotional complexit...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com Episode Summary In this episode, Katie talks to Ami, who became a stepmum after losing her first husband to cancer. Ami shares her journey from deep grief and rebuilding her life, to meeting a new partner and stepping into a role she never expected — especially when she found herself in the middle of a “tug-of-war”...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com Episode Summary In this episode, Katie talks to Jess — a stepmum to a 14-year-old girl and biological mum to an 8-year-old daughter. Jess wanted to create a warm, happy, stable home for their blended family, but found herself constantly battling against her stepdaughter’s pushback on any rule or boundary. Things we...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com Episode Summary In this episode, Katie talks to Carly — a mum to an 11-year-old girl and stepmum to two boys aged 10 and 14. Carly and her partner have lived together for two years, and during that time she’s gone from feeling like a confident parent to feeling constantly anxious whenever her stepsons are around. C...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com Episode Summary In this episode, Katie talks to Sarah, who became a stepmum when she married a man she’d known for many years — a man whose first wife she had been friends with before she died. Sarah shares her story with honesty, humour and vulnerability. She talks about everything from being mistaken for her step...

or stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com Episode Summary In this episode, Katie talks to Lauren* (not her real name), whose husband has full custody of his two children following domestic violence in his first marriage. Lauren’s 14-year-old stepdaughter has chosen not to see her biological mother, whereas her 11-year-old stepson remains close to his. Laure...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com Episode Summary In this episode, Katie talks to Elle* (not her real name). Elle and her fiancé share his daughter with his ex-wife, but despite her best efforts, Elle hasn’t been able to build a relationship with the ex — at least, not yet. This lack of acceptance has made it incredibly difficult to create a strong...

For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.com Episode Summary In this episode, Katie talks to Rose* (not her real name), a full-time stepmum to a 13-year-old girl. Rose shares openly about the jealousy and resentment she felt in the early days, the challenges of living with a “Disney Dad,” and the emotional work it took to reach a place where she and her stepd...

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...