For stepmum support, tools, workshops and coaching, visit: https://stepmumspace.comIf 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 goesBonding with a stepchild when the bio mum is negative or resistantThe unique dynamics in stepfamilies with different cultural backgroundsWhy being a stepmum in your 40s brings clarity — and its own challengesWhat it looks like to choose happiness without ignoring hard emotionsHow reframing your role can create more peace, connection and confidenceIf You Need Support Book a free introductory coaching call: https://www.stepmumspace.com/booking Learn more about Katie’s work: https://stepmumspace.comKeywords: 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 stepmumsHelpful Links: Stepmum Space website: https://stepmumspace.com Instagram: @stepmumspace 1:1 Coaching & Couples Coaching: https://stepmumspace.comYou’re allowed to protect your energy and choose what brings you peace — you matter too.To join the Stepmum Space Workshop visit www.stepmumspace.comSupport the show

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