Stepfamily & Stepmum Specialist, UK

Katie South is the creator and host of the UK’s leading podcast for stepmums and a recognised voice in the national conversation around stepfamily life.

She provides expert commentary on stepfamilies, stepmothers, blended families, parenting after separation, and the relationship dynamics that shape modern family life.

Katie combines stepfamily research, family systems insight, and years of direct work with stepmums, dads, and stepcouples to offer clear, relatable expertise that challenges outdated narratives and brings practical understanding to the realities of blended families.

Katie South, stepfamily expert and coach

Media Appearances

Good Morning Britain
Steph’s Packed Lunch
BBC Radio 5 Live
Woman’s Hour
Local BBC radio stations
Parenting and relationship podcasts

Written Features

Grazia
The Metro
Multiple parenting platforms

Topics Katie can speak on

Why stepfamily life is often harder than people expect
The emotional load carried by stepmothers
Loyalty binds and child–stepparent dynamics
Why dads often parent from guilt after separation
The impact of ex-partners on new relationships
Why stepcouples argue more when children are present
Practical ways stepfamilies can reduce conflict and tension

Enquiries

For interviews, expert comment, guest appearances, or features: katie@stepmumspace.com
Previously known professionally as Katie Harrison.

GMB

Katie South speaking on Good Morning Britain about stepfamily life

Katie appeared on Good Morning Britain, where she spoke with Ben Shephard about the often-overlooked role of stepmothers in today’s families. They discussed Queen Camilla’s experience and her relationship with Prince Harry, highlighting how step-parenting—even in the public eye—can be emotionally complex. With blended families on the rise, Katie shared why better support for stepmums is urgently needed, and how her work with Stepmum Space is helping to meet that need.

Stephs Packed Lunch

Katie appeared on Steph’s Packed Lunch to speak candidly about the realities of step-parenting and the emotional toll it can take—particularly on stepmums. She highlighted the lack of tailored support for women in this role and the need for greater recognition of the challenges they face in blended families.

Women's Hour and BBC Radio 5

Katie South on Woman’s Hour discussing stepfamily dynamics

Katie appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live with Naga Munchetty and on Woman’s Hour to share her insights on the realities of modern stepmotherhood. As both a birth mum and stepmum, she offered practical advice on navigating blended family life and spoke openly about the emotional challenges many stepmothers face.

How not to screw up your Kids podcast

Katie South interviewed about stepfamily relationships

Katie joined Dr Maryhan on her podcast to shine a light on the realities of stepmotherhood—an often overlooked role in today’s growing number of blended families. Together, they unpack the emotional toll, the isolation many stepmums face, and how we can all play a part in offering better support, no matter how we show up in a child’s life.

The parenthood podcast

Katie South media interview on stepmums and blended family pressure

Katie joined Marina Fogle on The Parenthood podcast to share her experience of stepmotherhood and why she launched her own show. “No-one dreams of being a stepmum,” she said, “but 2 million of us are.” Together, they explored what Katie’s learned, what she’d do differently, and why honest support for stepfamilies matters.

BBC Sounds- You're not my Mum!

Katie South BBS podcast stepfamily support

Katie’s debut podcast series You’re Not My Mum: The Stepmum’s Side was commissioned by the BBC after she won the Rachael Bland New Podcast Award. The series gives voice to the realities of stepmotherhood, an often overlooked experience. Created in memory of Rachael Bland, who created the podcast 'You, Me and the big C' it honours her legacy of honest storytelling and amplifying voices that are rarely heard.

Grazia

Kati contributed to Grazia, where she wrote candidly about the emotional realities of stepmotherhood and blended family life. Her work brings visibility to the challenges many women face behind closed doors, helping to shift the conversation toward empathy, support, and honest storytelling.

The Metro

Katie South writing in national press about stepfamily support

Katie has written for The Metro, sharing honest reflections on the emotional realities of stepmotherhood and the challenges of blended family life. Her contributions help raise awareness of the support stepmums need—and deserve—in a society where their voices are often overlooked.

Stepfamily & Stepmum Specialist, UK

Media Appearances

Written Features

Topics Katie can speak on

Enquiries

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