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Stepmum Space

Stepmum Space — The Podcast for Stepmums Navigating Complex Stepfamily DynamicsIf your body changes before contact.If your home stops feeling like your safe place when the kids arrive.If you love your partner but feel destabilised by stepfamily life — this podcast is for you.Hosted by Katie South — stepmum, transformational coach, and founder of Stepmum Space, this is psychologically grounded support for women living inside blended family systems.This isn’t generic parenting advice.We talk about:–

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61:09

Stepmum Burnout: Doing Everything and Still Feeling...

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2026/02/04

You can give everything to a stepfamily and still feel like the villain in your own home. This is what stepmum burnout really looks like when dad won’t lead and the children turn on you. What happens when you jump into stepfamily life with the best intentions… and four years later you’re emotionally exhausted, resented, and questioning whether you can keep doing this? In this powerful conversation, Jane shares the reality of becoming the default parent in her blended family while having none ...

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8:08

When You Feel On Edge Around Your Stepkids - Stepmum...

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2026/01/30

Do you feel on edge around your stepkids because of complaints from the ex? Like you can’t fully relax or be yourself in your own home? This is a common but rarely named stepmum struggle in stepfamily life. In this Listener Question episode of Stepmum Space, Katie responds to a stepmum who feels judged and under pressure when her stepchildren visit because criticism keeps coming from the other household. Over time, repeated complaints can lead to hyper-vigilance, self-editing, and walking on ...

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41:22

Stepmum Struggles: Even When the Relationships Are...

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2026/01/28

Stepmum life can feel heavy even when the relationships are good. If you’re carrying guilt, questioning your feelings, or wondering why it still feels hard, this episode is for you. One of the most confusing parts of stepfamily life is that things can be relatively stable — and still emotionally demanding. Many stepmums find themselves holding a lot of guilt, mental load, and self-doubt, especially when they care deeply and want the family to work. In this episode of Stepmum Space, I’m joined...

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8:56

Should We Reply to Bio Mum’s Message? (Listener...

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2026/01/23

When your private home life suddenly feels scrutinised, it can knock your sense of safety as a stepmum. This episode explores what’s really going on when a bio mum sends “feedback” — and how to respond without fuelling anxiety. A listener writes in after her partner’s ex emails a list of things their stepdaughter is supposedly unhappy about, pyjamas, nicknames, and hair brushing. On the surface, it sounds small. But underneath, it taps into something far more familiar to many stepmums: ...

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56:05

False Accusations, High-Conflict Co-Parenting & Being...

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2026/01/21

If you’re constantly watching what you say, do, or post because you’re scared it’ll be twisted later — this episode is for you. Because in a high-conflict stepfamily, “being nice” doesn’t always keep you safe. Content note: this episode includes discussion of threats, violence, and false allegations. What do you do when you love your stepchildren… but the wider system makes you feel unsafe? In this honest conversation, Clare shares 11 years of stepfamily life across two completely dif...

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8:28

Listener Question: Should My Stepkids Have Keys to...

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2026/01/16

Your stepkids asking for keys sounds simple — but your body says otherwise. If you feel “weird” about it, this episode is for you. A listener asked a question that many stepmums quietly wrestle with: Should my stepkids have keys to our house? On the surface, it sounds practical — even ordinary. But in stepfamily life, very little is ever just practical. In this episode of Stepmum Space Listener Questions, we explore why that uneasy, hard-to-name feeling matters — and why it’...

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42:16

Why Stepmum Life Feels Hard Even When Everything’s...

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2026/01/14

Join the Stepmum reset workshop. Ever felt anxious when the stepkids are due to arrive… even though they’re lovely and your partner’s supportive? This episode is for the stepmum who’s thinking, “Why does this feel so hard when nothing is technically wrong?” You can have great stepkids. A supportive partner. A stepfamily set-up that looks “fine” from the outside. And still feel your stomach drop on transition days. Still feel like your home isn’t fully yours. Still feel guilty for wantin...

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47:56

Episode 62: “I Forced My Role”: The Stepmum Trap No...

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2025/12/17

Christmas is when stepfamily pressure peaks — and for many Stepmums, it’s when the “perfect blended family” myth hurts the most. In this episode, I’m joined by Courtney, a stepmum in Australia navigating 50/50 care with two stepkids (14 and 12). Courtney shares a raw, honest account of what happened when the other household’s new partner became highly involved — and how panic, comparison, and control slowly escalated co-parenting tension, affected her relationship, and left her stuck in fight...

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41:55

Episode 61: Parallel Parenting With a High-Conflict...

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2025/12/10

If you’re juggling a high-conflict ex, 50/50 schedules or loyalty binds, this one’s for you. Katie talks to Lauren, a Scottish stepmum who reconnected with her high-school love—now a dad of three with two exes—and built a calm, child-centred blended family through clear boundaries, parallel parenting and a truly united couple stance. We cover: meeting kids at their pace, handling retaliation without taking the bait (haircuts, earrings & house rules), why a written agreement beats a ...

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42:59

Episode 60: Stepmum Survival: Court, Trauma & Keeping...

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2025/12/03

(Trigger warning: miscarriage, domestic violence) What happens to a stepmum when the whole family system is in survival mode? When there’s court, withheld contact, trauma, ASD needs, transition day meltdowns, and a partner trying to hold everything together with guilt-soaked hands? In today’s episode, Jean (not her real name) shares her raw, complex and human journey on Stepmum Space. Across this conversation we explore: What it’s like to fall in love with someone whose ex weaponises contact&...

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49:33

Episode 59: Hostile Exes, Clashing House Rules — and...

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2025/11/26

High-conflict exes, clashing house rules and an ours baby — today’s episode goes deep into the reality of stepfamily life. If you’re a stepmum feeling overwhelmed, anxious or alone, this one will speak straight to you. Katie talks with Jane (name changed), a stepmum navigating secrecy for safety, court cases, three stepchildren, and a new baby, all while trying to build a stable home anchored in values and routines. Jane shares how belonging grows slowly, how she built trust through small con...

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59:17

Episode 58: When Loving the Kids Is Easy… But...

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2025/11/19

Book your place on The Stepmum Reset now: https://stepmumspace.com Episode Summary In this episode, Katie talks to Claire — an independent woman who fell deeply in love with her partner… and his three children. While Claire adores the kids, navigating the dynamic with their mum and the emotional load of stepfamily life has been far harder than she expected. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, out of control, or unsure where your boundaries should be, this conversation will make you feel truly ...

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45:07

S8 Ep1:When the Ex Won’t Communicate: A Stepmum’s...

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2025/11/12

Send us a text If you’re searching for stepmum help, stepmum support, or a real conversation about stepmum struggles and stepmum problems, this episode will speak straight to your heart. In this emotional conversation, Katie talks with Nicole, a mum of two and stepmum of one, about the heartbreak of trying to co-parent when her stepson’s mum refuses to communicate — not just with her, but with her husband too. Nicole shares how she’s navigated protecting her “ours babies” from the pain ...

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50:26

S7, Ep 8: Redefining Stepmotherhood: Boundaries and...

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2025/10/29

Send us a text 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, building relationships with children close to her own age, and learning how to protect her peace. We dive into: The emotional labour of “mum work” and how to avoid burnoutWhy it’s okay to find kids annoying — and what that really meansHow to recal...

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51:48

S7, Ep 7: Trying for the Fairytale: When Nothing You...

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2025/10/22

Send us a text 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 layered perspective. Tess opens up about the emotional toll of trying to create the perfect blended family — the fairytale — while feeling unappreciated, rejected, and emotionally drained. From being the stricter household to hearing the constant ech...

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41:32

S7: Ep 6, When love comes with kids, and an Ex who...

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2025/10/15

Send us a text 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 that included children she hadn’t planned for. Rosie opens up about the emotional, practical, and relational shifts that come with stepping into a blended family. We explore what it means to redefine your identity, recalibrate your finances, and na...

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63:30

Parental Alienation, Court Battles & Loving Kids You...

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2025/10/08

Send us a text 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 parental alienation, the reality of family court proceedings, and the pain of being separated from stepchildren she’s grown to love. Her story is raw, honest, and deeply relatable for anyone navigating the complexities of stepfamily life. We e...

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56:59

S7, Ep4: False Allegations and Fragile Bonds

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2025/10/01

Send us a text 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 relationship with her stepchildren. We talk about: The moment everything changedNavigating the complex mix of resentment and love toward her stepkidsHow the allegations impacted trust, connection, and family dynamicsWhat resilience looks...

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57:48

S7, Ep3: There were pictures of his late wife...

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2025/09/23

Send us a text 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 her husband’s former marital home, navigating the emotional weight of a space filled with memories, and adjusting to life with two men after years of living happily alone. They dive into the messy, human side of stepfamily life — from shouting matches w...

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65:32

S7, Ep 2: "I thought I was doing it all wrong"

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2025/09/17

Send us a text 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 opens up about the emotional shifts, identity changes, and unexpected challenges that come with joining a “pre-made” family. We explore: What it’s really like to feel like an outsider in your own homeHow to handle judgment from others ab...

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