Stepmum Space
Katie Harrison
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05/31/23 • 39 min
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 it felt for her as a biomum having a new woman enter her daughter's life and she offers tips for Stepmums who are struggling with tricky biomums.
Danielle and Kaycie also talk about the Dad in all of this and why they prefer to leave him out of the communications!
A really insightful chat into the feelings of a biomum and how you sometimes just need to give her time....
S5, Ep 4. From affairs to friendship
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05/17/23 • 54 min
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 strong relationship with his Ex Wife and her new partner... who happens to be his partner's Ex.... (you might need a pen & paper to keep up!)
Tom offers candid advice from his personal and professional experience on all things separation, divorce and "blending families" . He also talks passionately about why he is such an advocate for Dad's being equal parents, and NOT JUST WHEN IT COMES TO FUN!
S4, Ep 7. Being a Stepmum on Mothers Day
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03/15/23 • 32 min
**Please note this episode may be sensitive for those who are triggered by Mothers Day. It contains varying stories of different experiences**
In this episode Katie shares messages from listeners about what Mothers Day means to them. She shares stories from those who find Mothers Day difficult, stressful, painful as well as those who love it and look forward to it.
This episode is made up from the variety of messages Katie received and we hope you like it!
The illustrator Katie mentions in the show is @beckagriffin on instagram - check her work out!
S4, Ep 6. "I wanted to read all the messages"
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03/08/23 • 49 min
In this episode Katie chats to Elizabeth*
In the early days of Elizabeth's relationship with her Husband, his Ex was very high conflict, and went out of her way to try to prevent Elizabeth from forming a bond with her stepson. Despite this, Elizabeth and her stepson did form a strong connection and have always got on extremely well.
After many difficult situations , including Elizabeth being reported as a safeguarding risk by The Ex, Elizabeth's husband finally put his foot down and the drama with The Ex stopped.
However as the drama stopped and relationships eased between her Husband and his Ex, instead of being relieved Elizabeth found herself facing some difficult emotions about their new amicable relationship.
This is such a great chat with a wonderfully open and courageous woman and I hope you enjoy it!
* not her real name
02/01/23 • 47 min
In this episode Katie talks to Sam*.
Sam is Stepmum to an 8 year old girl and despite Sam's stepdaughter having a bio Mum and Dad, Sam picks up most of the childcare and most of the "mumming" work.
Sam chats about how her and her partner's differing views on childcare caused conflict between them and how as time went on she realised he hadn't been totally transparent about the story he'd told about his parenting style!
Sam shares the struggles of becoming a Stepmum and the conflict of having to "treat the child as your own" but not having a say in the way the child is really brought up. She talks openly about her relationship with her partner and shares why she isn't rushing down the aisle despite a 3 year engagement.
Huge thanks to Sam for sharing her story!
*Not her real name
S3, Ep 3. Choosing happiness! Getting intentional about what you give your energy to as a Stepmum
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11/09/22 • 43 min
In this episode Katie talks to Katrina.
Katrina shares her experiences of being a stepmum in her 40s. She talks about bonding with her stepdaughter in spite of the birth Mum's negativity and she shares how she has got really intentional about her life as a Stepmum, choosing carefully what to give her energy to.
We also discuss how being a stepmum when your partner and stepchild are from different cultures can have it's own unique challenges.
In this episode Katie talks to Helen, a stepmum veteran with 20 years experience!
Helen now enjoys a great relationship with her adult step kids and her and her husband are stronger than ever.
Helen shares how she hid her feelings of jealousy, anger and resentment over the years, how she wishes she'd done a lot of things differently and how she's finally learnt to be a bit more compassionate with herself.
We also talk about the importance of asking for what you want and putting your needs up there with everyone else's!
Thank you Helen!
05/19/22 • 35 min
In this episode Katie talks to Jess, A stepmum of a 14 year old girl who also has a biological daughter of 8.
Jess wanted to create a happy home for their family but struggled when her stepdaughter pushed back against any of the rules which were put in place. Her stepdaughter's Mum assumed the "best friend" role and appeared to undermine what Jess and her husband were trying to do at every opportunity.
Following years of being criticised no matter what she tried, the anxiety took it's toll on Jess and her husband. They worked as a team to try and support Jess's stepdaughter but eventually, and likely as a result of parental alienation Jess's stepdaughter stopped visiting.
While this gave some respite from the constant arguments and anxiety, Jess would love to be able to have her stepdaughter back in their lives - as Jess says, she's "the missing piece of their puzzle".
04/14/22 • 36 min
Katie talks to Carly, a Mum to an 11 yr old girl and Stepmum to boys aged 10 and 14. Carly and her partner have lived together for two years and over that time Carly admits she's gone from being a confident parent to becoming constantly anxious when her Stepsons are around.
Carly shares how her and her partner have tried to bring their children together and she talks candidly about why there won't be any more stepfamily holidays for the forseeable future.
S6, Ep 8: The topsy turvy world of Stepmum life; In conversation with another Stepmum Coach
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09/13/23 • 48 min
Katie talks to Kristin, a Stepmum to 4 and Mum to one.
Kristin is also a life coach who works predominantly with Stepmums in the US.
Katie and Kristin cover a lot of ground in this chat, from the complicated emotions which many stepmums experience, to what to do when you have very different views to the other house, to knowing when to step in and when to step back with our stepkids.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Stepmum Space have?
Stepmum Space currently has 48 episodes available.
What topics does Stepmum Space cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Parenting, Kids & Family, Anxiety, Mental Health and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Stepmum Space?
The episode title 'S6, Ep 7: 'I've learned to pick my battles'' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Stepmum Space?
The average episode length on Stepmum Space is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of Stepmum Space released?
Episodes of Stepmum Space are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Stepmum Space?
The first episode of Stepmum Space was released on Feb 21, 2022.
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