From Step-Mum to Mum: Kate's Powerful Update You Don't Want to Miss

Season 3 of Touched Out kicks off with an emotional gut-punch of an episode—and an inspiring one at that. Carter sits down once again with fan-favourite guest Kate (from Episode 1), and the update she brings will stay with you long after the credits roll.

In a rare and powerful legal victory, Kate has become the full legal parent of her stepdaughter Paige. Less than 3% of non-birth parents in Australia achieve this, and Kate’s journey—from navigating a complex court system to creating a stable, loving home—is the kind of story you don’t hear every day.

🎧 What’s Inside This Episode:

• The emotional and legal rollercoaster of gaining full custody

• Paige’s reaction to the news (spoiler: it includes an excitement poop 😂)

• The heartbreak behind why Kate had to step up

• A surprising and respectful encounter with Paige’s estranged biological father

• Kate’s wedding to Kyle and the moment her stepdaughter cried at seeing her in a wedding dress

🧡 Why This Episode Matters

This isn’t just a story about custody. It’s a story about chosen family, resilience, mental health, and what it truly means to be a parent. Kate’s honesty about the struggles—panic attacks, legal delays, and parenting challenges—makes this one of the rawest and most hopeful conversations we’ve ever aired.

💬 Favourite Quote

"I just don't feel so tired anymore." — Paige, 12

🎉 Life Updates Worth Celebrating:

• Kate legally became Paige’s mum

• Kate and Kyle got married on her grandparents' anniversary

• Their family is heading to Japan for a 'familymoon'

📢 Listen to the Full Episode:

Touched Out — Season 3 Premiere: “Kate’s Update: From Stepmum to Mum”
Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Raising Children Network – Legal matters for non-biological parents

• Family Court of Australia

• Stepfamilies Australia