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You're Not My Mum: The Stepmum's Side

Because life isn't a fairytale, Katie Harrison is here to support her fellow stepmums with shared stories and experiences of stepmum life.

Radio 5 Live,7 episodes

Episodes

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"Are You The Nanny?"
What happens when you don't have the same beliefs or background as your stepchildren?
06 Jan 2022,26 mins
"The Man In The Middle"
Katie talks to stepdads to see how family life is different compared to stepmums.
30 Dec 2021,32 mins
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year… Really?
Katie Harrison hears about the potential minefield that is Christmas for stepfamilies.
16 Dec 2021,33 mins
"Building Your Own Family From The Leftovers"
Katie explores the ways to create your own family and the challenges faced along the way.
09 Dec 2021,30 mins
"You Knew What You Were Getting Into"
Katie explores the reality vs the expectations of being a stepmum vs a biological mum
02 Dec 2021,27 mins
"Nobody Wants A Stepmum!"
A frank and sometimes funny chat about the ups and downs of stepmum life.
25 Nov 2021,25 mins
Coming soon...
Here’s a taster of what you can expect from You’re Not My Mum: The Stepmum’s Side.
22 Nov 2021,1 min