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If you’re exhausted from giving your energy to things you can’t control — the negativity, the dynamics, the emotional noise — this episode will feel like a shift. Katrina shares how she became intentional about what she invests in as a stepmum, and how choosing happiness (on purpose) changed everything.

In this episode, Katie talks to Katrina about her experience of becoming a stepmum in her 40s. Katrina opens up about bonding with her stepdaughter despite negativity from the biological mum, and how she learned to focus her time, love and attention on what actually builds connection — not on what drains her.

They also explore the unique challenges of being in a stepfamily where partners and children come from different cultures, and how identity, expectations and communication can add extra layers to the stepmum experience.

This is an empowering, grounded conversation for any stepmum who’s ready to reclaim her energy and choose what truly matters.

In This Episode We Explore:

• How to get intentional about where your emotional energy goes
• Bonding with a stepchild when the bio mum is negative or resistant
• The unique dynamics in stepfamilies with different cultural backgrounds
• Why being a stepmum in your 40s brings clarity — and its own challenges
• What it looks like to choose happiness without ignoring hard emotions
• How reframing your role can create more peace, connection and confidence

If You Need Support
Book a free introductory coaching call: https://www.stepmumspace.com/booking

Learn more about Katie’s work: https://stepmumspace.com

Keywords:
stepmum choosing happiness, intentional stepmum, stepmum energy drain, stepmum boundaries, bonding with stepdaughter, difficult bio mum, cross-cultural stepfamily, stepmum in her 40s, struggling stepmum, stepmum podcast, emotional support for stepmums

Helpful Links:
Stepmum Space website: https://stepmumspace.com

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1:1 Coaching & Couples Coaching: https://stepmumspace.com

You’re allowed to protect your energy and choose what brings you peace — you matter too.

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