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If you’ve ever held back a question because you were scared of being judged — this episode will feel like a warm exhale. Parenting expert, psychologist, and host of How Not to Screw Up Your Kids, Dr Maryhan joins Katie to answer the real, raw, uncomfortable questions stepmums often keep to themselves.

As both a birth mum and a stepmum, Dr Maryhan truly understands the emotional complexity of stepfamily life. She offers clear, compassionate, practical guidance — without shaming, minimising, or sugarcoating.

This is an honest, eye-opening conversation filled with reassurance, grounded psychology, and real-life support.

In This Episode We Explore:

• Whether you should correct your stepkids when bio mum tells lies
• What to do if you don’t even like your stepkids
• How to cope when there are completely different rules in each house
• What to do when your stepchildren repeat lies about you
• Why feeling angry, judged or resentful doesn’t make you a bad stepmum
• How to stay grounded when the emotional load feels overwhelming
• What children need most during conflict between homes

A powerful, validating conversation — and one every stepmum needs in her toolkit.

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

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

Keywords:
struggling stepmum, stepmum questions, stepmum judged, Dr Maryhan, stepmum psychologist advice, different rules in different houses, stepchildren lying, high conflict co-parenting, stepmum podcast, emotional support for stepmums, blended family dynamics

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

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

You deserve support, understanding and guidance — without judgement. This episode will give you exactly that.

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