Specialist support that understands the emotional realities of stepfamily life.
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and years of direct work with stepmums, dads, and stepcouples to offer clear, relatable expertise that challenges outdated narratives and brings practical understanding to the realities of blended families.
Media Appearances
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Good Morning Britain
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Steph’s Packed Lunch
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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Woman’s Hour
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Local BBC radio stations
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Parenting and relationship podcasts
Written Features
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Grazia
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The Metro
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Multiple parenting platforms
Topics Katie can speak on
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Why stepfamily life is often harder than people expect
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The emotional load carried by stepmothers
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Loyalty binds and child–stepparent dynamics
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Why dads often parent from guilt after separation
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The impact of ex-partners on new relationships
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Why stepcouples argue more when children are present
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Practical ways stepfamilies can reduce conflict and tension
Enquiries
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For interviews, expert comment, guest appearances, or features: katie@stepmumspace.com
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Previously known professionally as Katie Harrison.
GMB
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 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 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 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’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 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.