7 episodes
You're Not My Mum: The Stepmum's Side BBC Radio 5 live
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- Kids & Family
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4.8 • 67 Ratings
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Because life isn't a fairytale, Katie Harrison is here to support her fellow stepmums with shared stories and experiences of stepmum life.
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"Are You The Nanny?"
What happens when you don't have the same beliefs or background as your stepchildren? Author Rachel Edwards and other stepmums join Katie Harrison to share their stories of the challenges and judgement.
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"The Man In The Middle"
Katie Harrison talks to two stepdads to see how family life is different for them compared to stepmums. They talk about gender roles and the impact it has on stepfamily dynamics.
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year… Really?
Social psychologist Dr Sandra Wheatley speaks to Katie Harrison about how stepmums can mentally prepare for Christmas. They talk about some of the challenges that stepmums face in the run up to Christmas.
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"Building Your Own Family From The Leftovers"
Katie Harrison explores the ways to create your own family and the challenges faced along the way.
We hear from a stepmum who has chosen not to have kids and another who shares her experiences of infertility, IVF and the lack of support. -
"You Knew What You Were Getting Into"
Katie explores the reality vs the expectations of being a stepmum vs a biological mum. She speaks to two stepmums about the difficult emotions and double standards they face.
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"Nobody Wants A Stepmum!"
Katie Harrison and 'Stepmonster' author Dr Wednesday Martin talk candidly about what makes stepmothering so tough, why people and Western society are so hard on stepmums and what can be done about it.
Customer Reviews
Finally
Someone talking about this on the BBC!!!
Finally some like minded voices
It was so refreshing to hear people speaking the truth and sharing stories. The step parent journey is a very lonely one and this podcast felt there is some support out there.
At last an honest conversation
This was so refreshing and helpful to hear honest conversation. I feel validated and I more hopeful that this can work. I thought I was a monster some in some of the more complex emotions and situations but now I know it’s being misunderstood and having all these bias/expectations being laid upon me. I have found this a bit of a revelation and recommended to my step mum friends.