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
Keywords: stepmum podcast, stepmum support, stepfamily help, co-parenting advice, blended family podcast, struggling stepmum, emotional support for stepmums, stepmum burnout, stepmum boundaries, stepmum stories
Episodes
56 episodes
S7, Ep 8: Redefining Stepmotherhood: Boundaries and Burnout
In this episode of Stepmum Space, we’re joined by Madison — a woman in her twenties who stepped into a relationship with an older man, three daughters, and two exes. Madison shares her honest journey of navigating stepfamily dynamics, ...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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50:26
S7, Ep 7: Trying for the Fairytale: When Nothing You Do Is Enough
In this episode of Stepmum Space, Katie sits down with Tess — a woman living the complexities of stepfamily life from both sides. She’s a stepmum to three children, and her own child also has a stepmum, giving her a rare and deeply lay...
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51:48
S7: Ep 6, When love comes with kids, and an Ex who ignores you!
In this heartfelt episode of Stepmum Space, I’m joined by Rosie—a woman who had her solo life beautifully sorted. The career, the home, the financial freedom… everything in place. But when love arrived, so did a whole new reality—one t...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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41:32
S7, Ep 5: Parental Alienation, Court Battles & Loving Kids You Can’t Always See
In this episode, we hear from Katy—a stepmum whose journey began when she met a father of five through work. What followed was a life-changing experience filled with love, loyalty, and heartbreak.Katy opens up about the emotional toll of...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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1:03:30
S7, Ep4: False Allegations and Fragile Bonds
In this episode, I’m joined by Nicholle—a beautiful soul whose story reflects a heartbreaking reality many stepmums face. Nicholle opens up about the false allegations made against her, the emotional toll they took, and the ripple effect on her...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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56:59
S7, Ep3: There were pictures of his late wife EVERYWHERE!
In this episode, Katie sits down with writer Sheena Wilkinson to talk about what it’s really like to marry a widower and become a stepmum — after choosing not to have children herself.Sheena shares her experience of moving into he...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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57:46
S7, Ep 2: "I thought I was doing it all wrong"
In this heartfelt and refreshingly honest episode, Katie is joined by Grace—a witty, warm, and wonderfully open guest who shares her journey into stepmotherhood. From living footloose and fancy-free to becoming a full-time stepmum of two, Grace...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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1:05:30
S7, Ep 1: "I threw a tantrum that was worse than a five year old!"
Welcome back! In this episode Katie talks to Sarah, a Stepmum to one boy. They discuss managing different rules in different houses, Sarah’s “down and up” relationship with the Ex and the lessons she’s learnt along the way!
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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45:43
S6, Ep 8: The topsy turvy world of Stepmum life; In conversation with another Stepmum Coach
If you’re a stepmum who’s struggling—feeling torn, exhausted, or just unsure of your place—this episode is for you.Katie is joined by Kristin, a stepmum to four, mum to one, and a life coach who works closely with stepmums across the US....
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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49:32
S6, Ep 7: Blending Families & Meeting Complex Needs
In this episode, Katie speaks with Sally—a stepmum and biomum—about the real-life challenges of blending families and raising a stepchild with additional needs.Sally shares her journey from being a single mum to navigating the emotional ...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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36:32
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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43:53
S6, Ep 5 - Step parenting a neuro diverse child
In this episode, Katie speaks with a stepmum of three boys—one of whom is neurodiverse—about what it’s really like to go from zero to three kids almost overnight.She opens up about the emotional highs and lows of stepping into a full-tim...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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49:11
S6, Ep 4: "I felt my needs came second to the Exes"
In this episode, Katie speaks with Charlotte—a stepmum to a little girl—about the heartbreak of wanting more time, more connection, and more space to love… but not being able to.Charlotte adores her stepdaughter. She wants to be present,...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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45:38
S6, Ep 3: "My in laws were toxic and I didn't want my life to be like this"
Helena’s story looked like it was going to be one of the rare smooth ones. She and her partner were aligned. His ex was respectful. The stepkids liked her. But the real challenge came from somewhere she didn’t expect—his family.In this e...
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1:03:36
S6, Ep 2: Eggshells and locked doors
In this episode, Katie talks to Jackie—a mum to one and stepmum to two—about the kind of stepfamily experience that rarely gets spoken about.Jackie shares what it was like to live in a home where she didn’t feel safe. After her stepson b...
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45:35
S6, Ep 1: "Home wasn't my safe space and my anxiety was in overdrive"
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around trying to conceive and vasectomies.Show Notes:In this episode, Katie chats with Jen—a stepmum to two and mum to one—who’s been living the stepmum life for...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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59:07
S5, Ep 8: Marrying a widower and having a family of SIX kids!
In this episode Katie talks to Parm, AKA @mrssinghspirational about her journey from being a married Mum of 3, to a divorced Mum of 3, to a Stepmum to 3 children who'd recently lost their Mother!Parm talks about how their family all bec...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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48:07
S5, Ep7. "My mental health was at an all time low, had I made a BIG mistake?"
In this episode Katie talks to Ellie, a Stepmum to two boys who had made the decision not to have biological children herself.Ellie talks about her love for the boys and her ups and downs as a Stepmum. She shares how difficulties with B...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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50:41
S5, Ep 6. Stepmum & BioMum on the ups and downs of their relationship!
In this episode Katie chats to Kaycie and Danielle, Stepmum and Biomum to a little girl.They explore the ups and downs of their relationship from the difficult beginning to the peaceful friendship they now enjoy. Kaycie shares how...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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40:34
S5, Ep 5. "This family is NOT blendable"
In this episode Katie talks to Joanne, a bio Mum of two girls who became a Stepmum to a girl and a boy when she met her partner.Joanne's story is twofold in that her relationship with her stepson has always been strong, as has her partn...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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55:38
S5, Ep 4. From affairs to friendship
Our second male to be a guest on Stepmum Space is Tom Nash AKA @mrdivorcecoachuk.Tom tells his story of moving from marriage, to an affair, to separation, recoupling with his new partner and how he built his blended family and created a...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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55:57
S5, Ep 3. "Why was she good enough to marry but I'm not?"
Trigger warning: Serious illness & baby lossKatie chats to Elizabeth, a 25 year old Stepmum of two young boys, about her journey as a Stepmum so far.Elizabeth shares how she finds it hard having so much of her l...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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46:41
S5. Ep 2. "I didn't get a say in my Stepdaughter coming to live with us"
In this episode Katie talks to Hayley, a bio mum and stepmum and all round supermum!Hayley talks about how moving from her simple life as a single Mum of two kids was a challenge with all the complexities that stepfamily life...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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48:08
S5. Ep 1. Being a Stepmum for the second time, and maintaining a relationship with Stepchildren when your couple relationship ends
**Content warning - in this episode we talk about miscarriage and the emotions around not being able to become a birth Mum**In this episode Katie talks to Jayne. Jayne was a Stepmum for many years to two children. When her marria...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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35:52
S4, Ep 8. When your partner undermines you, fussy eaters and other parenting issues - with Sue Atkins, parenting expert
In this episode Katie talks to parenting expert Sue Atkins.Katie and Sue discuss common Step-parenting issues and how to navigate them and Sue shares her tried and tested tips for fussy eaters, kids who won't sleep in their own bed and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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54:38