Stepmum Space
🎧 Stepmum Space: The Podcast for Stepmum Support & Stepfamily Help
Honest conversations for stepmums who most definitely did NOT know what they were getting into!
Hosted by Katie South, Stepmum Space is the stepfamily podcast that offers real, candid and compassionate support for anyone navigating life as a stepmum.
Whether you're searching for stepmum help, stepmum support, or simply a place where your experience is understood—this podcast is here to hold space for you.
When Katie fell in love with a dad of two nearly a decade ago, she had no idea what lay ahead. The journey has been full of incredible highs and painful lows—and like many stepmums, she faced it with very little support and a whole lot of stigma. Now, she’s on a mission to break the silence around stepmotherhood and normalize the complex emotions that come with it.
Each episode features raw, brave conversations with guests who share their lived experiences in blended families. Expect validation, practical insights, and a community that gets it.
🔗 Learn more at www.stepmumspace.com 📱 Follow @stepmumspace on Instagram 📧 Contact Katie at katie@stepmumspace.com
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Stepmum Space
S6, Ep 6 - When home doesn't feel like your safe space
In this raw and honest conversation, Katie speaks with Francesca—a stepmum to two little girls—about the emotional toll of stepfamily life when things feel anything but safe.
Francesca shares how stepping into her role as a stepmum turned her from a confident, independent woman into someone who felt anxious, overwhelmed, and deeply unsettled. After moving into her partner’s old family home and facing constant drop-ins from the ex, Francesca found herself spiralling—struggling to cope and questioning her place in the family.
Together, Katie and Francesca explore:
- What happens when your home doesn’t feel like yours
- The impact of constant access from the ex—and how it erodes psychological safety
- Why even strong, capable women can feel broken by stepfamily dynamics
- How coaching helped Francesca rebuild her confidence and reclaim her space
- What healing looks like when you’re no longer just surviving
This episode is for any stepmum who’s felt pushed out, overwhelmed, or like they’re losing themselves in the process. Francesca’s story is a powerful reminder that things can change—and that support makes all the difference.
Keywords: struggling stepmum, stepmum anxiety, stepmum support, psychological safety in stepfamilies, overwhelmed stepmum, ex-partner boundaries, stepmum coaching, blended family stress, stepmum podcast, emotional support for stepmums, stepmum mental health
🔗 Ready to feel more in control?
- Book a free intro coaching call: stepmumspace.com/booking
- Learn more about Katie’s work: stepmumspace.com
🎧 Listen now—and share with a stepmum who needs to hear that she’s not alone, and she’s not failing.
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