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 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 over a decade. Jen’s story is full of love, resilience, and hard-earned wisdom.
When Jen met her husband, she didn’t have children of her own. But because he had majority custody, she became a full-time stepmum almost overnight. That shift brought deep connection with her stepdaughter, and eventually her stepson—who bravely admitted he thought he wasn’t supposed to like her.
Jen opens up about:
- The emotional weight of stepping in as a full-time stepmum from day one
- How loyalty binds and BioMum dynamics can leave stepmums walking on eggshells
- The anxiety that builds when you’re giving everything and still feel like it’s not enough
- What changed when her husband finally saw how unsupported she’d been
- Why calling out poor behaviour isn’t about blame—it’s about balance
This is a powerful, honest conversation for any stepmum who’s felt invisible, anxious, or unsure of her place. Jen’s story is a reminder that love takes time, boundaries matter, and support makes all the difference.
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- Book a free intro coaching call: stepmumspace.com/booking
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🎧 Listen now—and share with a stepmum who needs to hear that her role is real, her feelings are valid, and she deserves support.
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