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Becoming a single mum is one of the most daunting and overwhelming life changes someone will ever go through. Whether you are pregnant or have teenagers, you will most likely be confused and struggling with what to do next. I became a single mum in 2013 when my daughter was just a few months old, and it has been a challenging but rewarding journey ever since. This Podcast (and the website www.singlemothersurvivalguide) was created to assist newly single mothers in all things they may need to know about.
SO WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOTHER SURVIVAL GUIDE PODCAST ABOUT?
A Podcast for single mums, made by a single mum… The Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast includes a mixture of me babbling about single mums business and interviews and discussions with different people and experts about different topics.
First off the ranks this includes an interview with a Wills and Estate lawyer which contains everything YOU need to know about getting a Will done, an interview with a financial adviser on everyday money management, savings, spending and so forth, an interview with an online security expert so that YOU know how to keep yourself secure online, an open interview with a domestic violence survivor and advocate, and another interview with a financial adviser on everything to do with insurance, and what you should think about getting insured to ensure the financial safety for you and your kids. Coming up after that I have chats with people including parenting experts, family lawyers, and a life coach.
I also chat about the social stigma of being a single mum, single parent travel, everyday tips to make YOUR life easier, dating, personal budgeting, resources out there to help YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN, child support, domestic violence, successful co-parenting, advantages to being a single mum, and the list goes on…
The podcast Single Mother Survival Guide is created by Julia Hasche. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
In this episode, we discuss how to simplify your Christmas preparation, especially if you're a new single mum facing the holiday season for the first time. While Christmas is often seen as a time of joy, it can also bring a lot of stress - thanks to dealing with an ex, meal planning, presents, decorating, and the pressure to create a perfect celebration. But the key to truly enjoying the holiday is to focus on what matters most: spending quality time with loved ones. So today, I share five practical tips to reduce the overwhelm so you can embrace and enjoy a more relaxed and joyful Christmas.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to download the free resource guide that accompanies this episode! Inside, you'll find practical strategies to simplify your holiday preparation and reduce the stress that comes with being a single mum at Christmas.
Other resources to support you during these holiday changes:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
The holiday season is often filled with joy and celebration, but for many children, it can also be a challenging time, especially when there are changes in family dynamics. Whether due to a recent separation, a new co-parenting arrangement, or the absence of a loved one, these transitions can be difficult for children to process. In this episode, we discuss practical ways to support your kids through these holiday changes, helping them feel secure, loved, and understood during this emotional period.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Download our free resource guide packed with practical tips to help you support your kids through this emotional time. Click HERE to get your guide now.
Other resources to support you during these holiday changes:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Christmas is a magical time, especially for kids, and it’s my favourite time of the year too. However, as a single mum, it can also be stressful with the pressure to give your kids the perfect gifts. In this episode, I share some budget-friendly gift ideas that will make your kids smile without breaking the bank. With a bit of creativity and planning, you can have a wonderful Christmas without ending up in debt.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Want to make this Christmas special without overspending? Click HERE to get your free resource guide, packed with budget-friendly gift ideas that will make your kids smile without breaking the bank.
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In today’s episode, we’re focusing on creating a peaceful home environment with your children. This can often feel challenging due to external stresses and the internal turmoil you might be experiencing. However, creating a calm and harmonious home is essential for your well-being, your children's development, and your overall mental health. A peaceful home leads to better communication, stronger family bonds, and a more positive atmosphere where everyone feels secure and supported. In this episode, I share some practical tips to help you cultivate a serene and balanced life for you and your kids, even amidst the chaos of everyday life.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to download the free resource guide that accompanies this episode. It’s packed with practical tips to help you create a peaceful and balanced home environment for you and your children.
As mentioned in the episode, check out Episode 370 - The Power of Praise.
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, I discuss a topic that many single mums can relate to: discontentment. This is a common feeling that you might recognise - there’s so much on your shoulders: raising your kids, managing finances, balancing work and home life, dealing with an ex... The list is endless! All these pressures can leave you feeling unfulfilled, frustrated, and resentful. In this episode, I outline some causes of discontentment, strategies to deal with discontentment, and ways to create a more positive and fulfilling mindset that will help you live your best life.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to download the free resource guide that accompanies this episode. It’s packed with strategies and insights to help you address feelings of discontentment and create a more fulfilling mindset.
Check out our past episodes and blog post on goals:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this week's episode, we're discussing the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries to protect your personal well-being. As a divorce and recovery coach, I often work with clients who find the concept of boundaries quite new and sometimes uncomfortable. In this episode, I’ll explain what boundaries are, why they matter, and guide you through identifying areas in your life where boundaries might be needed. We’ll also cover steps to establish healthy boundaries, how to overcome common challenges, and the long-term benefits of maintaining strong boundaries. I hope you find this episode really helpful.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to download the free resource guide that accompanies this episode. It’s filled with practical tips and steps to help you establish and maintain healthy boundaries in your life.
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
This week, we're focusing on a topic that’s incredibly important for many single mums: overcoming career obstacles. Balancing the demands of parenting with professional aspirations can be challenging, but it’s entirely possible to achieve your career goals with the right strategies and mindset. In this episode, we discuss five common career obstacles faced by single mums and provide practical ways to overcome them. Whether you're re-entering the workforce, seeking advancement, or pursuing a new career path, this episode is here to empower and support you on your journey.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to get the free resource guide that accompanies this episode. It’s packed with practical tips and strategies to help you overcome career obstacles as a single mum and achieve your professional goals.
Check out these podcast episodes to help you manage your time more effectively:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Today, we tackle a topic that's crucial for many single mums: smart shopping strategies. Managing a household budget on a single income can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can stretch your budget and find some great deals. In this episode, I share practical tips and examples to help you save money while ensuring your family has everything they need. Whether you're looking for ways to cut down on grocery bills, find affordable clothing, or make the most of sales, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't miss out on our free resource guide accompanying this episode! Click HERE to discover smart shopping strategies that can help you save money and get great deals.
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Today, we’re exploring a topic that many single mums find both exciting and challenging: balancing romance and parenting. Even when you’re in a relationship, balancing these two aspects can be difficult - let alone when you’re doing it as a single mum! Managing the responsibilities of single motherhood is overwhelming enough, but it is possible to find harmony between romance and parenting. In this episode, I’ll share some tips and insights to help you manage both areas of your life successfully. Whether you're in a relationship, considering dating, or simply curious about how to balance these aspects, this episode is for you.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to get the free resource guide that accompanies this episode. It’s full of practical tips on how to balance romance and parenting as a single mum. Don’t miss out on this valuable resource!
Check out these blog posts as mentioned in this episode:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Today, we’re diving into a powerful and inspiring topic: embracing empowerment and defying stereotypes as a single mum. Society often places unfair judgments and stereotypes on single mothers, but it’s time to challenge these perceptions and redefine the narrative. In this episode, we’ll discuss ways to overcome societal judgment, embrace your unique journey, and empower yourself to live confidently and authentically. Whether you're dealing with criticism or seeking to inspire others, this episode is for you.
Links mentioned in the episode: Click HERE to get our free resource guide accompanying this episode. It’s packed with tips on how to embrace empowerment and defy stereotypes as a single mum. Don’t miss out on this valuable resource!
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, we delve into the unique dynamics of co-parenting in blended families. This often involves biological parents and their new partners (who might also be stepparents) working together to provide a stable and supportive environment for the children. While co-parenting in blended families can be incredibly rewarding, it also comes with its own set of challenges. Managing multiple households, maintaining consistency in parenting styles, and creating a harmonious environment requires extra effort and communication. Whether you’re a biological parent, a stepparent, or part of a blended family, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you navigate your co-parenting journey including the 5 key aspects of successful co-parenting in blended families and 8 strategies for effective co-parenting in blended families.
Tune in to learn more and strengthen your co-parenting approach!
Links mentioned in the episode: Click HERE to get our free resource guide accompanying this episode. It’s packed with practical tips and strategies for co-parenting in blended families. Don’t miss out on this valuable resource!
Check out our blog posts about co-parenting and having a parenting plan:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, we talk about how to make the most of the last three months of 2024. This time of year can be tricky and overwhelming with Christmas, school holidays, and end-of-year goals looming. Whether you're feeling stressed about achieving your goals or just looking for ways to finish the year strong, this episode is for you. Join me as we explore strategies to make the most of the remaining months of 2024.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't miss out on our free resource guide accompanying this episode! Click HERE to get practical tips on making the most of the last three months of the year.
Check out these episodes for other helpful tips:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Today, we’re focusing on a crucial life skill: financial responsibility. Teaching children about money from an early age can set them up for a secure and successful future. In this episode, I share practical tips for instilling financial responsibility in your children. From understanding the value of money to saving and budgeting, these strategies will help your children develop healthy financial habits that will benefit them throughout their lives. Join me to learn how to equip your children with the knowledge and habits necessary for a secure financial future.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't miss out on our free resource guide accompanying this episode! Click HERE to get practical tips on teaching your children about financial responsibility.
Check out the following blog posts and episodes regarding money/finances:
Episode 401 - Overcoming money blockers for single mums
Blog posts:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, we're focusing on a crucial topic for many single mums: returning to work. The journey back into the workforce can be daunting, especially after a period of being out of the professional loop. But fear not! In this episode, I share eight comprehensive job search tips to help you navigate this transition smoothly and confidently. Whether you're re-entering the workforce after a few months or several years, these strategies will provide you with practical guidance and inspiration. Tune in to gain the confidence and tools you need to embark on this new chapter with ease.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't miss out on our free resource guide accompanying this episode! Click HERE to discover eight job search tips and recommended remote work job sites to help you transition back into the workforce with confidence.
Check out the following episodes mentioned in this episode:
Episode 390 - How to stay focused to give you back more time
Episode 405 - Elaine Glass on finding the truth of who you are
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Today’s topic is all about embracing fulfillment and purpose beyond being a mum. While being a mum is incredibly rewarding, it’s also essential to nurture our own growth, healing, interests, and passions. In this episode, I share six practical ways to help you find and embrace fulfillment and purpose outside of your role as a mum. Join me to explore how to enrich your life beyond motherhood.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't miss out on our free resource guide accompanying this episode! Click HERE to discover six practical ways to find and embrace fulfilment and purpose beyond motherhood.
Check out the following episodes mentioned in this episode:
Episode 88 - Goal setting for single mums
Episode 414 - Setting and achieving mindset goals
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In today’s episode, I wanted to alert you to 10 dating red flags that are crucial for you to be aware of. For many, starting to date again is both exciting and daunting, especially if you haven’t dated in years. It’s easy to either expect the best of everyone or be overly cautious. Today, I’ll help you identify potential red flags to avoid unhealthy dynamics in your new relationships.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't miss out on our free resource guide accompanying this episode. Click HERE to get practical tips on identifying dating red flags and ensuring healthy relationship dynamics.
Listen to Episode 367 - Love bombing... What is it? What are the signs to look out for? And why is it dangerous?
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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This week’s episode is extra special as it marks the eight-year anniversary of the podcast! It’s hard to believe we’ve reached this milestone - over 417 episodes later. I never imagined I’d be here eight years on, still sharing stories and advice with such a loyal community of listeners. Whether you’ve been with me from the start or you’re new to the podcast, I’m truly grateful for your support. This podcast wouldn’t be what it is today without you tuning in each week, leaving reviews, and sharing your thoughts with me. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey, and being a part of this community! I'm excited to have my husband on the show with me today interviewing me for this special milestone episode.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In today's episode, we're addressing a question that many single mums struggle with: "Who would want to date me?" This topic resonated deeply in our Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum, so I wanted to delve into it further in the podcast. In this episode, I share my personal experience and offer reassurance that feeling this way is completely normal. Join me to explore how to shift this mindset and open yourself up to the possibility of finding love and fulfilling relationships. It is possible! Tune in to listen!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't miss out on our free resource guide accompanying this episode. Click HERE to gain insights and strategies for shifting your mindset and opening up to new relationships.
Check out the blog post, Dating a Single Mum - From a Male Perspective!
Listen to Episode 406 - Mel Wilson and Isabelle Richards on Parenting in Progress
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In today's episode, we explore the transformative power of positive affirmations. Positive affirmations are powerful statements that you affirm to yourself, shaping your thoughts, beliefs, and actions towards personal transformation. As a Certified Divorce Coach and Certified Transition and Recovery Coach, I often incorporate affirmations into my work with mums to support their journey. Today we look into how affirmations can help you achieve personal growth and overcome challenges and how to incorporate them into your day-to-day life. Tune in to learn how to harness the power of positive affirmations for your own transformation.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't miss out on our free resource guide accompanying this episode. Click HERE for the guide to learn how to harness the power of positive affirmations for personal transformation.
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In today’s episode of Single Mother Survival Guide, we dive into one of my favourite topics: mindset. I love discussing this with my coaching clients because it’s such a powerful area of personal growth. Today, we’re focusing on setting and achieving mindset goals. We’ll define what mindset goals are, share concrete examples, explore tools and strategies for success, discuss common obstacles, and provide tips to overcome these challenges. Join me as I explain how to cultivate a resilient and positive mindset, set meaningful goals, and achieve them despite any hurdles that may arise. Tune in to discover how to transform your mindset and unlock your full potential!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't miss out on our free resource guide accompanying this episode! Click HERE to get practical tools and tips for setting and achieving your mindset goals.
Episodes mentioned in the podcast:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is not suitable to listen to within earshot of children.
In this episode, we are joined by Wayne Holdsworth, who shares his heart-wrenching story and important mission. On Tuesday, the 24th of October, Wayne's life was forever changed when he discovered that his son, Mac, had taken his own life at home in Victoria. Faced with the unimaginable task of telling his daughter, Daisy, that her brother had died, Wayne has turned this personal tragedy into a powerful crusade to prevent suicide.
Wayne is now dedicated to raising awareness about the alarming rates of suicide in Australia. Last year alone, 801 people took their own lives in Victoria, with more than 3,200 across Australia. Wayne points out that these numbers are on the rise, creating an epidemic that surpasses the impact of COVID-19 in its devastation.
In honour of his son, Wayne founded the charity "Smack Talk" and now travels the country sharing his story. Through his talks, he educates parents and communities about the warning signs of suicide and provides essential tips for supporting mental health. Wayne's mission is to spread awareness, educate others, and offer practical advice on how we can all contribute to supporting children's mental health and recognising the signs of distress.
We talked about:
I hope you find this episode not only inspiring, but also educational and informative as Wayne shares his invaluable insights and experiences. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. Together, we can make a difference and support each other in preventing such tragedies.
Links mentioned in the episode:
You can connect with Wayne Holdsworth on his Website and Instagram.
Other resources where you can find support:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In today's episode, we explore ways to stay connected to your young child, even when they are with their other parent. Maintaining a sense of connection while they are away can provide your child with a sense of security and stability, which is crucial for their emotional well-being.
We discuss practical strategies for staying connected to children under eight, and I give you some tips that are easy to implement and effective in fostering a continuous bond. Whether it's through simple communication techniques or creative activities, these strategies will help you maintain a strong connection with your child, no matter the physical distance.
Tune in to learn how to support your child's sense of security and keep the bond strong, even when they're with their other parent.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Don't miss out on our free guide accompanying this episode! Click HERE to get practical strategies for staying connected to your young child when they're with their other parent.
Check out the blog post, The Best 5 Books for Children of Single Parents.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, we focus on improving intimate relationships, a topic that resonates with many of our listeners, especially single mums in new relationships, or those thinking about new relationships. Whether you're currently in a relationship, contemplating one, or envisioning a future partnership, this episode offers valuable insights.
Tune in to discover practical, research-based tools and strategies that you can start applying today. These tips are designed to help you foster a supportive and fulfilling relationship, no matter where you are on your journey.
Don't miss out on this insightful episode that aims to empower and guide you towards better intimate relationships. 🌟
Links mentioned in the episode:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Unlock valuable insights from today's episode with our free resource guide on improving intimate relationhsips. Click HERE to gain practical advice and support for your journey.
Check Episode 286 - The four biggest predictors of divorce, according to John Gottman
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In today's episode, we delve into the misconceptions surrounding the transition period after a divorce or separation. This episode is dedicated to helping you understand and navigate these misconceptions with a healthier perspective. In this episode, I cover five common misconceptions about the transition of divorce, providing insights and practical advice on how to approach them more healthily. I also discuss how to avoid getting stuck in the transition period, and how to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these misconceptions and learn strategies to handle the transition period more effectively. Whether you're in the midst of a divorce or separation, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and support.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
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Unlock valuable insights from today's episode with our free resource guide on navigating the transition of divorce. Click HERE to gain practical advice and support for your journey.
Episodes mentioned in the podcast:
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To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, I am thrilled to welcome Daria, a single mum from Victoria, Australia. I love it when single mums come on the show to share their stories. It's incredibly powerful to hear other people's journeys. Stories, like Daria's, help women feel less alone, understood, and connected, fostering a sense of community.
Today, Daria shares her story as a single mum, offering insights and inspiration to our listeners. Her story is a testament to the strength found in single motherhood. Join me for this very open chat as we dive into her journey and celebrate the incredible community of single mums. Tune in to feel connected and empowered by Daria's inspiring story.
Links mentioned in the episode:
You can connect with Daria on her Instagram.
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of cultivating an abundance mindset for single mums. Mindset can profoundly impact our lives, shaping how we view the world, engage in self-talk, and form our core beliefs. Changing our mindset is hard work, requiring time, effort, and consistency, but it is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves. This shift also positively impacts our children, passing on the gift of positivity and possibility. While abundance may seem like an unrealistic dream due to the many challenges single mums face, an abundance mindset can shift perspectives and attract positive opportunities. We explore practical strategies for single mums to embrace an abundance mindset, leading to a life filled with joy, fulfilment, and prosperity. Tune in to learn how you can empower yourself and create a life you love.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Check out Episode 218 - Mindset Tool #1
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Discover practical strategies to cultivate an abundance mindset as a single mum! Sign up HERE to get our free resource guide based on this insightful podcast episode.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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This week on the show, I have Hannah Strong joining me. Hannah Strong is an industry expert, coach, and therapist, specialising in helping mums to support their children in the best way possible through divorce and throughout a childhood of growing up with separated parents - so their children do not just survive and get by, but thrive! She supports mums through her own framework which is not only based on the science of child brain development and Hannah’s psychological knowledge as a therapist but also her own lived experience as a separated mum of two children.
Through Hannah’s lived experience she personally understands the struggles of the mums she works with. Her passion for empowering children to thrive led to the creation of her own podcast and coaching programme known as My Thriving Child.
In this episode, Hannah and I talked about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
You can connect with Hannah directly on her Website, LinkedIn and Instagram. The MyThrivingChild Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts.
Hannah's free transitioning between homes guide can be downloaded HERE.
Get Hannah's 7-step guide to helping your child cope with your divorce HERE.
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, I have Mel Wilson and Isabelle Richards joining me.
Mel Wilson has over 20 years of experience in broadcast, print and digital journalism, covering parenting, lifestyle, entertainment and news. She is an accomplished voice artist, co-host of The Juggling Act podcast and executive producer of true crime podcast My Father The Murderer, which has been nominated for multiple awards. Mel herself has been nominated for and won a number of career awards, including Podcast of the Year at the Ausmumpreneur Awards, Best Parenting Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards, and Journalist of the Year and Executive of the Year at the Women in Media Awards. She’s recently released her book, Parenting in Progress, a book of reassurance, advice and hilarious epic fails for parents and carers of toddlers to primary-school-aged kids, along with those from a diverse range of (celebrity) parents and carers, with a bit of guidance from experts thrown in.
Isabelle Richards stars on Gogglebox Australia alongside her mum, Kerry, and her grandma, Emmie. Together, they showcase the power of multi-generational women's relationships and voices, now in the show's nineteenth season. As a contributing writer for Body+Soul, Mamamia, and Kidspot, Isabelle is passionate about exploring the unspoken truths about motherhood, love, and relationships. She thrives on sparking conversations that challenge social norms and inspire others to do the same. She is also an investor in social impact projects, driven by collaborative and purpose-driven thinking that fosters connection and social change.
Both Mel and Isabelle have lived experience of being single mums, and have now re-partnered. Isabelle also has a new baby with her husband, Alex.
In this episode, we talked about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
To connect with Mel, check out her Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Check out her book, Parenting in Progress HERE.
To connect with Isabelle, check out her Website, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Check out Episode 307 - Asking for Help
Previous episodes with Mel and Isabelle:
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In this week's episode, I have Elaine Glass joining me. Elaine Glass is a Personal Coach, author, and speaker and draws on over 15 years of transformative expertise. At one point in her life, she found herself at a personal crossroads. She was a new single mother and burnt out, fearful, and alone. After this difficult divorce, she navigated a decade of self-discovery through travels, alternative healing, and spiritual exploration.
Today, Elaine guides her clients and readers to go after their dreams for lasting joy and well-being. Her mission is to guide people in connecting with their soul’s calling to bring lasting love, joy, and vitality. Her coaching practice centers on being open to change, quieting the mind, and unlocking hidden gifts in a judgment-free space. She also welcomes people from around the world to her in-person retreats. And in her new book, Get Quiet, Elaine shares transformative insights from her journey and client experiences.
In this episode, we talked about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
You can connect with Elaine through her Website, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out her book, Get Quiet HERE. You can also email Elaine here.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Click HERE to get the free E-book: I'm a Single Mum... Now What?
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Check out the following podcast episodes mentioned in this episode:
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In today's episode, we're diving into the six areas where single mums may encounter challenges. Whether you're a new single mum navigating uncharted territory or you've been on this journey for a while, awareness is key. I'll be shedding light on these six potential pitfalls and offering practical strategies to help you steer clear or overcome them. Tune in to learn how you can empower yourself and make informed decisions as you navigate single motherhood.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Check out the following podcast episodes about narcissism:
Ready to dive deeper into today's episode? Click HERE to receive your free resource guide packed with valuable insights and strategies to navigate single motherhood with confidence.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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This week, we delve into the intricate dynamics of high conflict personalities, building upon our previous exploration of high-conflict divorce. As we recap some key insights from last week's episode, our focus shifts towards understanding the specific traits and behaviours associated with high-conflict personalities. While divorce often triggers a range of emotions, the presence of difficult personalities can escalate tensions and complicate the process further. Join us as we uncover the nuances of high-conflict personalities and their profound impact on divorce proceedings.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Check out the following podcast episodes about narcissism:
Gain invaluable support and guidance tailored just for you by downloading our complimentary resource guide. Click HERE to access essential strategies and insights to help you navigate high-conflict personalities and difficult divorces with confidence and resilience.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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In this week's episode, we chat about the often-misunderstood topic of high-conflict divorce. What sets apart a high-conflict divorce from the standard fare? Join us as we navigate the complexities and nuances of this challenging terrain, shedding light on the behaviours and dynamics that distinguish it from more amicable separations. Stay tuned as we explore the impact of high-conflict personalities and how they can exacerbate the difficulties of divorce.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Ready to dive deeper into the complexities of high-conflict divorce? Click HERE to download our accompanying guide, offering valuable insights and strategies to navigate this challenging terrain.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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Welcome to our latest episode, where we're delving into a crucial topic: overcoming money blockers for single mums. Let's face it, the financial pressure on single mums can be immense, regardless of your income level. Transitioning from two incomes to one is a significant life change, especially if you've been out of the workforce for a while.
Navigating the financial landscape can feel like walking through a minefield, with challenges and uncertainties at every turn. From managing day-to-day expenses to planning for the future, the responsibility can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we explore five common money blockers and I also share practical strategies to help you regain your financial power so you can pave the way for a brighter, more prosperous future.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Ready to reclaim your financial power? Click HERE to sign up now to receive our free resource guide packed with practical strategies to overcome money blockers for single mums!
For more practical strategies and budgeting hacks to help you embark on a journey towards financial empowerment, check out the following resources:
Podcast episodes:
Blog posts:
Check out Australia's The Saver Plus Initiative HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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Welcome to a special milestone episode of our podcast! Can you believe it? We're celebrating our 400th episode today, marking nearly eight incredible years of weekly broadcasts since our very first episode on August 31st, 2016. It's truly awe-inspiring to reflect on this journey that we have been on together, and I'm overflowing with gratitude to each and every one of you who has been a part of it. So, in today's episode, I want to take a moment to share some reflections and express my deepest thanks to all of our listeners and this entire community. Let's dive in and celebrate this remarkable milestone together!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this week's episode, we're diving into the often overlooked topic of post-separation abuse. While it's not widely discussed, it's unfortunately experienced by many.
We start by exploring the correlation between high-conflict personalities and abuse, shedding light on this important connection. I also share eight common ways that post-separation abuse can manifest itself, as well as four steps to prepare for safety and six other methods to help you manage the situation.
Post-separation abuse, often emotional and psychological in nature, can leave victims feeling confused, anxious, and unable to trust themselves. Research indicates that emotional abuse can be more psychologically damaging than physical abuse. If you're finding yourself in fight, flight, or freeze mode, you're not alone. Stay tuned as we delve deeper into this crucial topic.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Ready to dive deeper into today's episode topic? Click HERE to sign up and receive your free resource guide, packed with valuable insights and tools to navigate post-separation abuse.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In today's episode, we dive into the beautiful yet complex world of blended families. If you've ever found yourself embarking on this journey, whether with a new partner or as a curious observer, you're in the right place. While blending families symbolises new beginnings and offers the promise of love and growth, it also presents unique challenges to navigate. Join us as we explore the intricacies of blended family dynamics and discuss practical strategies to overcome these challenges. Whether you're a seasoned blended family member or just starting on this journey, this episode is packed with insights and strategies to support you along the way.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Ready to navigate the complexities of blended family life with confidence? Click HERE to grab your free resource guide packed with practical tips and strategies discussed in today's episode!
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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This week on the show, I have Veronica White joining me. She is from Chicago and in this episode, she shares her story of resilience and her commitment to personal growth. She is a single mum of two adult kids, and she shares her remarkable story raising them while pursuing a master's degree in Accounting and giving back to her community through her charity, Help From a Sister. Throughout our conversation, we reflect on Veronica's parenting journey, the complexities of co-parenting, her pursuit of personal growth, and the impactful initiatives of Help From a Sister.
Veronica talked about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
You can connect with Veronica on her Website, Instagram, Facebook, and her YouTube channel.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to download my free guide, I'm a single mum... now what?, packed with all the practical advice you need as a new single mum to get back on your feet!
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, we delve into a powerful therapy/coaching approach known as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and its potential to help single mums in healing from trauma. Reflecting on my personal experiences as a single mum, I explore the weight of past traumas and the desire to move forward with strength and peace and how IFS offers a unique and compassionate path to healing. Just as every individual's journey to healing is unique, it is important to explore various pathways, one of which is IFS. Don't lose hope; healing is possible, and IFS may offer the right path for you. Tune in for a deep dive into this booming therapeutic approach.
Clinks mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? Click HERE to download our free resource guide packed with insights and tools to support your healing journey. Don't miss out!
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support group program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Click HERE to download my free guide, I'm a single mum... now what?, packed with all the practical advice you need as a new single mum to get back on your feet!
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In today's episode, we're delving into the challenging yet vital topic of healing trauma as a single mother. Life as a single mum can be incredibly tough, and if you're tuning in, chances are you've faced your fair share of struggles. Whether it's the aftermath of divorce, emotional abuse, or financial hardship, these experiences can leave deep scars, impacting our self-esteem, relationships, and overall ability to move forward.
While trauma is often associated with significant events like warfare or accidents, many single mothers also grapple with their own forms of trauma. But here's the thing: healing is possible. Despite the weight of past wounds, you're not alone on this journey. Together, we explore strategies for healing, rebuilding, and ultimately thriving. Remember, within you lies the strength to emerge as the empowered, resilient woman you were always meant to be.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Ready to take the first step towards healing? Sign up HERE to receive our free resource guide on navigating trauma as a single mother, filled with actionable tips and insights to support your journey towards healing and empowerment.
Click HERE to learn more about the Trauma coaching and support program.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, we chat about budget-friendly parenting and offer practical strategies and empowering insights for single mums navigating financial constraints. Parenthood, though rewarding, often presents financial challenges, especially for single parents. With a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of resourcefulness, you can successfully raise your children without breaking the bank. Join us as we uncover invaluable tips and tricks to help you thrive as a parent while staying within your budget. Get ready to unlock the secrets of budget-friendly parenting and embark on a journey towards financial empowerment!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Click HERE to sign up to receive our free resource guide that explores some practical tips and empowering insights to help you navigate the joys and challenges of single parenthood without breaking the bank.
Click HERE to listen to Episode 379 - Family adventures for the holidays on a budget.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, we dive into the crucial journey of rebuilding your life after separation or divorce. It's a topic close to many of our hearts, yet one that often lacks a roadmap for navigation. I'm excited to share with you 10 actionable steps to help guide you through this process.
Becoming a single parent was never part of the plan for many of us. Like me, you might have envisioned a different path, one filled with love, companionship, stability and certainty. But sometimes life takes unexpected turns, and we find ourselves in situations we never imagined. In my case, the journey to single motherhood was marked by tumultuous times and emotional hardships. Yet, it was also a journey of empowerment, spurred by the desire to create a better life for my child and myself.
If you're facing similar challenges or at a crossroads after separation or divorce, you're not alone. Let's explore practical steps to rebuild your life, reclaim your identity, and embrace the journey ahead.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Unlock the essential roadmap to rebuilding your life after separation or divorce with my free resource guide. Click HERE to access actionable steps and practical advice to navigate this transformative journey with confidence and resilience.
Check out my blog post entitled, How to Find (or Start) a Local Single Mums Group
Click HERE to download our free guide, I'm a single mum... now what? This essential guide includes all the practical advice for new single mums to get back on her feet.
Click HERE to listen to Episode 88 - Goal Setting forSingle Mums.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's close to the heart of every single mother: hope. As we journey through the ups and downs of single motherhood, hope becomes a vital companion, guiding us through challenges and inspiring us to envision a brighter future. With hope as our ally, we can navigate the complexities of single motherhood with courage and determination. Let this episode serve as a reminder that hope is not merely wishful thinking. You are resilient, you are capable, and you are not alone on this journey. Together, let's embrace hope and navigate single motherhood with strength, grace, a plan, and optimism.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Ready to harness the power of hope in your single motherhood journey? Click HERE to sign up and receive our free resource guide, packed with valuable insights and tools inspired by this episode, 'The Power of Hope.'
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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This week on the show, my special guest Leah shares her single mum story.
**Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is unsuitable to listen to within earshot of children.**
In this week's episode, we are joined by Leah, a single mum who is carving her path as an entrepreneur while raising her 14-year-old son. Leah shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, driven by her desire to take control of her future. As the founder of The Productivity Queen, Leah empowers others to enhance their productivity and achieve their goals. Join us as we delve into Leah's story, her experiences as a single mum, and her mission to help others get sh*t done and thrive.
In this episode Leah and I talk about:
You can connect with Leah on Instagram.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
This week we are talking about the common struggle single mums face in maintaining focus amidst all the challenges we are currently facing. In this episode, we explore practical strategies for overcoming distractions and regaining mental clarity, even amidst the chaos of daily single mum life. Whether you're grappling with work-life balance, health concerns, or uncertainty about the future, this episode offers invaluable insights and support for single mums navigating the journey of focus and productivity. Listen in now and equip yourself to overcome one of these hurdles of single parenthood.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Unlock valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate the complexities of single parenthood by signing up to receive our free resource guide related to this episode. Click HERE to gain access to essential tips and resources tailored to help you thrive on your journey as a single parent.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this week's episode, we delve into the intricate journey of navigating divorce as a mum with children. Divorce poses complex emotional challenges, especially when kids are involved, making it crucial to tread carefully. Tune in as we uncover three crucial mistakes to steer clear of, along with strategies to help you navigate the hurdles and uncertainties. Our main focus remains on safeguarding the well-being of the children throughout this tumultuous period.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Ready to navigate divorce with confidence and grace? Click HERE to receive your free guide packed with valuable insights and strategies discussed in this episode. This guide will help you prioritise your well-being and your children's throughout this challenging journey.
Here are helpful resources mentioned in this episode:
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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This week on the show, I have Zoë Desmond joining me. Zoë is the Founder & CEO of Frolo, a pioneering app tailored exclusively for single parents. Zoë is also the Co-Author of 'How to be a Happy Single Parent,' a book dedicated to guiding single parents on their journey to happiness and fulfillment. Her journey in creating Frolo commenced in 2019, and it has since blossomed into a lifeline for tens of thousands of single parents throughout the UK and Ireland. Beyond just an app, it has evolved into a vibrant community, providing a nurturing, encouraging, and secure space for single parents to connect, share their experiences, seek advice, and form lasting bonds.
In this episode, Zoë takes us on an inspiring journey behind the scenes of Frolo's inception. She candidly shares her own experiences as a single mother and delves into the challenges she faced along the way. Zoë discusses the circumstances that led to her relationship's end with her son's father and offers insights into the evolution of her single parenting journey. Furthermore, she highlights the transformative impact that Frolo has had on her life, recounting the incredible friendships she and her son have cultivated within the supportive Frolo community.
If you're a single mum seeking understanding, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging, this episode is a must-listen. Zoë also sheds light on how you can join the Frolo community, whether it's to connect with fellow single parents, initiate your own community, or tap into valuable resources and support.
Links mentioned in the episode:
You can connect with Zoë on her Website, Instagram, or by emailing [email protected].
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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Divorce is a life-altering event that can leave individuals, especially single mums, grappling with a whirlwind of emotions. While the decision to end a marriage may be the right one, the journey through divorce is often fraught with pain, grief, and uncertainty.
In this episode, we explore the emotional landscape of divorce for single mums. We delve into the common feelings that arise during this transitional period such as the pain of grief, loss, and separation. I share the importance of acknowledging and processing these emotions, highlighting the healing potential of sitting with your pain and allowing yourself to grieve. I also discuss the impact of divorce on the nervous system, explaining how prolonged stress and trauma can affect your physical and emotional well-being. Furthermore, we discuss the concept of the three-year transition period for the entire family following a divorce. This period is characterised by adjustments, challenges, and opportunities for growth for both parents and children.
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If you are a single mum facing the pain of divorce, know that you are not alone. This episode provides valuable insights and resources to help you navigate this difficult transition with emotional resilience and strength. Click HERE to receive your guide and let's embark on this incredible journey together!
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Divorcing parents face the sensitive task of discussing this life-changing event with their children. In this episode, I delve into the intricate art of addressing divorce with kids. I uncover six fundamental messages essential for parents to convey during this conversation. My focus lies in nurturing understanding, offering reassurance, and creating a positive outlook as families navigate this transformative period.
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Divorce is more than a legal process; it's a seismic life event that resonates across various aspects of a mother's life. Join us in this eye-opening episode as we explore the profound and nuanced impacts of divorce across 10 critical areas. As a seasoned divorce coach, I delve into the intricate ways divorce influences family dynamics, community connections, friendships, and its far-reaching effects on children's well-being, mental and physical health, finances, work, retirement, and personal growth.
In this deep dive, we offer practical strategies and considerations tailored to help mums navigate these challenges and emerge not just resilient but empowered in the post-divorce phase. Understanding these ripple effects is key to crafting a path toward healing, growth, and a brighter future.
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Divorce is a significant life shift, and for mothers, it often brings a wave of fear. In this episode, we explore three common fears mums commonly encounter: concerns about finances, their children's well-being, and potential conflict. Join us as we dive into practical strategies to tackle these fears head-on, offering guidance on managing finances, nurturing children through the process, and navigating conflicts effectively. Don't miss out on valuable insights for a more confident journey through this challenging transition!
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Welcome to the first episode of 2024! Today, we're diving into the realm of fresh starts and new beginnings. This year presents us with a blank canvas, ripe with possibilities. Let's take this moment to not just celebrate our past achievements but also to pave the path for the incredible opportunities that lie ahead.
The new year brings forth a promise of renewal and fresh perspectives. It's a time to craft intentions that resonate deeply with your aspirations. Learn about reflecting on your achievements, crafting a vision board, and embracing self-reflection to pave the way for an extraordinary year ahead. Remember, this journey is one we embark upon together. You're not alone; this space is filled with encouragement and support as we step into this transformative phase. Get ready to thrive, embrace the unknown, and paint the canvas of your future with colors that inspire you.
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Welcome to our end-of-year episode! As the year draws to a close, it’s an opportune moment to hit the pause button, reflect, and acknowledge the incredible journey of single motherhood you've been on this year. From the peaks to the valleys, the challenges conquered, and the moments of sheer triumph, each experience has sculpted the remarkable person you are today. Every twist and turn has contributed to your growth and strength. Remember, you’re not where you started at the start of the year.
Every victory, every hurdle crossed, has fortified you into the strong, independent, and beautifully resilient woman you are—both in life and as a super mum. This journey of single motherhood, as daunting as it might be at times, stands as a testament to your unwavering resilience and the immeasurable love you shower upon your family. In this episode we embrace the lessons learned, revel in your victories, and step into the new year with a heart brimming with gratitude, hope, and aspirations.
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Check out Episode 329 - Dealing with high-conflict people in divorce, with Bill Eddy
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Welcome to our latest episode, just in time for the festive season! As Christmas draws near, the anticipation of celebration can sometimes be tinged with stress, especially for single mums juggling multiple responsibilities and emotions. Join us as we delve into practical strategies tailored for coping with Christmas stress. We'll discuss setting realistic expectations, prioritising self-care, navigating co-parenting conflicts, cherishing quality time with your children, and implementing effective stress-management techniques. This episode is here to support you during this busy yet wonderful time of the year.
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Being a single mum presents a diverse range of emotions, from joys to challenges. However, the pursuit of emotional well-being can sometimes lead us into the trap of toxic positivity.
What exactly is toxic positivity, and how does it manifest in the lives of single mums? While positivity is a valuable trait, it's crucial for single mums to recognise and embrace the entirety of their emotions and experiences, acknowledging that life is a multifaceted journey.
Join me as we navigate the concept of toxic positivity - what it is, why it doesn't always work, and when it doesn't help - and explore strategies to balance positivity with embracing authenticity and acknowledging genuine emotions, ensuring a healthy emotional landscape for single mums.
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The holiday season brings with it the joy of creating lasting memories, especially for single mums navigating the delicate balance of festive cheer and budget constraints. In this episode, we delve into creative and wallet-friendly ideas to make this holiday season special for you and your family. Remember, it's not about the amount you spend but the quality of time shared. Join us as we explore ways to turn simple moments into cherished adventures without the financial strain. Let's make this holiday season magical without breaking the bank!
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As mentioned in the episode, check out my Camping Essentials Checklist and my blog post, "Fifteen lessons learned from single mum camping."
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Welcome to this empowering episode where we delve into the pivotal journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Many of us face moments where we feel lost or confused about our identity, especially as single mothers. In today's discussion, we'll explore these feelings and the strategies to rebuild self-esteem. I'll shed light on the crucial role of community support in boosting your confidence and share practical tools for personal growth. Remember, the path to confidence and empowerment is unique for each of us, and I'm here to guide you through this transformative journey.
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Check out Episode 88 of my Podcast, Goal setting for single mums.
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Join me in today's heartfelt conversation as we delve into a transformative journey that goes beyond mere survival. In this episode, I'll share practical strategies and tools aimed at empowering every single mum to break free from the clutches of survival mode and to start living your best life. Remember, you're not just here to survive; you're here to thrive. Together, let's step into a life meant to be lived to the fullest.
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Ready to break free from survival mode and thrive as a single mum? Dive deeper into the transformative journey discussed in our latest episode! Click HERE to grab your free resource guide packed with practical tools and strategies to help you embrace a life of balance.
Check out Episode 307 of my Podcast, Asking for help.
You can also check out my blog post with tips on how you do your weekly planning session - Looking after your future self as a single mum.
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Being a single mum is a journey of love and resilience, but it can also come with some extreme emotional challenges, especially when it comes to resentment towards your ex-partner. In this episode, we delve into the heart of the matter, discussing ten powerful strategies for single mums to release the weight of resentment and discover inner peace. Tune in for insights that could transform your journey as we navigate the complexities of single motherhood together.
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Co-parenting is an integral part of a child's life, especially for single mums. When parents are no longer together, it's essential to collaborate and prioritise their child's well-being. However, co-parenting can bring about its unique challenges, and these concerns often weigh heavily on single mums. In today's episode, we delve into the common co-parenting worries that single mums encounter and offer valuable insights on how to tackle them. It's crucial to remember that it's all about working together to ensure the best possible outcomes for your child. With the right strategies and a commitment to cooperation, single mums can navigate these challenges and try to create a positive, stable environment for their children (if it's possible). Join us as we explore these concerns, share practical tips, and reinforce the importance of putting your child's needs at the forefront of the co-parenting journey.
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As a single mum, life often feels like an intricate juggling act. The weight of caring for your child and maintaining your household solo can lead to concerns about the future. These anxieties can take many forms, from financial worries to fears about your child's well-being and your own personal fulfillment.
In this episode, we'll explore practical strategies that empower single mums to release their grip on future worries and embrace a sense of peace and fulfillment in the present moment. Join us as we navigate this important journey together.
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Here's an additional resource for single mums. Check out my blog post, Five Factors You Need To Consider In Your Parenting Plan.
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Discover how to navigate the complexities of co-parenting with a narcissistic ex in our latest episode. Dealing with their manipulative tendencies and self-centered behavior can be challenging, but your children's well-being remains the top priority. We discuss what Narcissistic Personality Disorder is, and explore strategies to ensure a stable and supportive co-parenting environment. Remember, patience and persistence are key. In extreme cases, consult a mental health professional, coach, or attorney for personalized guidance. Your journey to successful co-parenting starts here.
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In today's episode, we'll delve into a topic that many single parents encounter: meeting your ex-partner's new partner when you share a child. It's a moment that can stir up a range of emotions and requires careful navigation. Here, we'll share some practical tips on how to handle this situation with respect, openness, and, most importantly, the best interests of your child in mind. Remember, by focusing on your child's well-being and maintaining open communication, you can navigate this experience successfully.
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Online platforms offer a plethora of opportunities to connect with potential partners, and it's super convenient for single mums to tap into this. However, while the digital realm provides convenience and excitement, it's essential to approach it with a discerning eye. So, it's crucial to navigate this digital landscape with vigilance and awareness.
In this episode, I discuss key indicators that warrant caution, ensuring that you make informed decisions and protect yourself from potential harm. Remember, the online dating world can be both thrilling and complex. By staying attuned to red flags, trusting your instincts, and maintaining a healthy dose of skepticism, you can create a safer and more enjoyable experience.
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Check out some of my past adventures in online dating in my blog. Check out Tinder Surprise - Part 1, HERE.
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Amid the highs and lows of the parenting journey, handling challenging behaviours in children is a shared experience. I think we can all relate to it! In this episode, we delve into the art of praise, an effective strategy that holds the potential to make a significant difference in your child's behaviour.
Praise, when used effectively, can shape behaviour and boost self-esteem. Tune in as we uncover the art of praise and its remarkable influence on your child's development.
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Click to listen to Episode 368, Toddlerhood: Essential Parenting Tips for Single Mums.
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Parenting is a journey filled with challenges and joys, and being a single parent brings a unique set of responsibilities. Contrary to some stereotypes, children raised by single parents often display remarkable resilience and unique advantages that contribute to their personal growth and success. In this episode, we explore why kids of single parents often turn out great and the advantages they gain from this experience.
So whether you're a single parent seeking affirmation or someone who wants to understand the true dynamics at play, this episode is for you. Let's break down stereotypes and celebrate the incredible growth and achievements of kids raised by single parents!
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Welcome to an episode dedicated to the beautiful chaos of parenting toddlers as a single mom. It's a journey filled with laughter, learning, and, of course, its fair share of challenges. Balancing the responsibilities of parenthood while guiding your energetic toddler requires a unique set of strategies.
In this episode, we're here to lend a helping hand as we delve into the world of toddler parenting and explore practical and effective tips designed especially for single moms. Tune in as we discuss the joys and hurdles of parenting toddlers on your own.
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Getting started in the dating world? Join us for an eye-opening episode where we dive deep into the world of love bombing, a psychological manipulation tactic that can leave lasting emotional scars. Love bombing involves showering someone with excessive attention, affection, and gifts in a short period of time to establish control. But beware, this seemingly affectionate behavior often hides much darker intentions.
In this episode, we unravel the signs of love bombing and shed some light on its potential dangers. We'll explore the psychological impact it can have, emphasizing the importance of recognizing these signs early on. Genuine relationships thrive on mutual trust, respect, and emotional connection, not on manipulation. Tune in to this episode to equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of relationships and protect your emotional well-being in the dating world.
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This episode delves into a transformative journey that many incredible women embark upon – becoming a single mum. It's a path that presents both challenges and rewards, shaping lives in profound ways.
Whether your journey into single motherhood is by choice or circumstance, there's a unique set of considerations that deserve attention. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of those essential aspects that can empower and guide you on this path. By understanding and embracing these 20 essential elements, you're setting yourself up for a transformative journey marked by challenges and the beautiful rewards that single motherhood can bring.
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This week, we're diving into a topic that's both exhilarating and filled with questions – single mum dating. Navigating the world of romance while balancing the responsibilities of parenthood can be a thrilling yet daunting adventure.
In this episode, we're here to guide you through this exciting journey with wisdom, compassion, and a touch of humor. So, whether you're a seasoned dater or just dipping your toes back into the dating pool, join us as we delve into this exciting topic and empower you to embark on your dating adventure with grace and self-assuredness. Remember, the journey of blending families is a beautiful one, and the right partner will embrace and respect the incredible responsibilities you hold.
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Listen to Episode 47, entitled, Julia's experience with being ghosted.
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Welcome to a very special episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast – it's our seventh birthday! Seven years of navigating the exhilarating rollercoaster of single motherhood, sharing advice, and celebrating the incredible stories of real-life single mums who have faced life's challenges with style, resilience, and a touch of humor. It's been a journey of empowerment, finding strength in unexpected places, and celebrating even the tiniest victories that only fellow single mums truly understand – like assembling Ikea furniture solo or sneakily adding veggies to a toddler's favorite meal.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you, our dedicated listeners, for being the driving force behind this podcast. Your unwavering support, shared stories, and commitment to our podcast community have kept my spirits high and the show thriving. As we raise a toast to seven remarkable years, let's continue to laugh, learn, and navigate this single motherhood journey together. Here's to us, our incredible guests, and many more years of empowerment, inspiration, and celebrating the strength of single moms everywhere. Cheers!
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In this episode, we explore a topic that resonates with many mothers – "Mum Rage." "Mum rage" encompasses intense anger, frustration, or irritability felt by mothers due to parenting stresses. It can lead to sudden outbursts or physical aggression, triggered by factors like sleep deprivation, overwhelming responsibilities, and childcare demands. These extreme anger episodes can surprise calm mothers, often sparking guilt and shame. Experiencing mum rage doesn't equate to bad parenting; it's a natural response to the pressures of parenting and life's emotional toll, reminding us of the importance of self-care and understanding.
In this episode, I share some practical strategies to help single mums manage these intense feelings and navigate their parenting journey more harmoniously. By understanding "mum rage," you can take proactive steps and learn to manage its effects.
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In this episode, we're diving into the world of single parenting with a focus on simplifying life and thriving through clever hacks. As single parents, we know that life's journey isn't without its unique challenges and responsibilities. That's why today, I'm excited to share 15 single parenting hacks that can make your day-to-day more manageable and fulfilling.
Whether you're a seasoned single mum or just embarking on this journey, it's crucial to recognize that the dynamics of single parenting differ from those of a two-parent household. From managing finances to navigating parenthood solo, we shoulder a range of tasks and roles. Parenting hacks serve as ingenious solutions that can simplify our lives, offering practical ways to overcome the obstacles that may come our way. Get ready to discover strategies that can empower you to streamline your routine, find more joy in the every day, and confidently embrace the single parenting adventure.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click the retreat link you are interested in - Byron Bay Retreat and Sydney Retreat
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Sign up HERE to receive your free guide on the 15 single parenting hacks that we've discussed in this episode today.
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This week, we're diving deep into the topic of building an emergency fund as a single mum. As we all know, life can be unpredictable, and having a reliable safety net is crucial for facing unexpected financial challenges with less stress and more confidence.
In this episode, I'll be emphasizing the importance of an emergency fund, especially for single mums who bear the sole responsibility of managing household finances. Life can throw us curveballs from unexpected expenses to medical emergencies and job loss. Having a financial cushion is a protective shield during these challenging times, allowing you to navigate tough situations without relying on credit cards and accumulating debt. I will also share practical strategies to help you take charge of your financial future and ensure you're prepared for whatever life may bring.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click the retreat link you are interested in - Byron Bay Retreat and Sydney Retreat
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Sign up HERE to receive your free guide that we have put together for you to help you on your path to financial empowerment and to help you reach your saving goals with everything that we've discussed in this episode today.
Click HERE to listen to Episode 358 entitled, Grief as a single mum, where I addressed the important and often overlooked subject of grief, particularly for single mothers.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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The tween years are a critical transitional phase typically for children aged between nine and twelve. As parents and single mums, we know that parenting through this period comes with its unique set of experiences and responsibilities.
In this episode, we'll be sharing valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate these tweenies successfully. It's crucial to approach this phase with understanding, open communication, and support. Our goal is to empower you to strengthen your bond with your child and equip them to face adolescence with confidence and resilience. Listen in as we delve into the world of tweens and explore the best ways to empower both you and your child for parenting success.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click the retreat link you are interested in - Byron Bay Retreat and Sydney Retreat
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Sign up HERE to claim your free reference guide to help you navigate the tween years successfully as a single mum.
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Single mum guilt is prevalent and can weigh heavily on your shoulders. In this episode, I talk about various aspects of guilt that single mums commonly experience, and some advice to help you find ways to overcome this guilt. Sometimes hearing these guilt triggers out loud can bring a sense of relief and validation to your own experiences.
This episode aims to shed some light on the guilt that holds us back and empowers us to embrace self-care, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click the retreat link you are interested in - Byron Bay Retreat and Sydney Retreat
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Click HERE if you want to check out Episode 237, where I discussed why we suffer from single mum guilt, and how to manage it.
Sign up HERE to claim your free reference guide to help you navigate feelings of guilt as a single mum.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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In this episode, we delve into a topic that may be more challenging and introspective than our previous discussions. We address the important and often overlooked subject of grief, particularly for single mothers. This episode is particularly meaningful to me as I have personally recently gone through a deeply traumatic event – a miscarriage. This experience has brought me a profound reminder of the immense impact of grief and how it uniquely manifests in the lives of single mothers.
If you are currently navigating feelings of grief, I want you to know that you are not alone. There is no right or wrong way to experience grief, and in this episode, I extend my support and understanding to each and every one of you who may be going through a similar journey.
In this episode, I also provide practical tips to help you navigate the initial days of grief, offering guidance and encouragement along the way. Grief is a deeply personal journey, and it is my hope that through this episode, we can foster a sense of community and support for all single mothers who are facing their own unique grief experiences.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click the retreat link you are interested in - Byron Bay Retreat and Sydney Retreat
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Sign up HERE to claim your free reference guide to help you navigate feelings of grief as you face your own grief experience.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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In this episode, we explore ten practical strategies to help you cope with the times your child is away, and even embrace it! We'll discuss how to manage your emotions, create a self-care routine, and stay connected with your child even when you're physically apart. It's important to remember that while it may be difficult, these periods of separation can also offer opportunities for personal growth and rejuvenation.
Whether you're facing your child's first overnight stay with the other parent or you're already familiar with this dynamic, this episode is packed with valuable advice to make the most of your time apart and strengthen your relationship with your child. We share insights and personal stories to provide you with actionable tips and a supportive perspective to help you navigate this unique aspect of co-parenting.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click the retreat link you are interested in - Byron Bay Retreat and Sydney Retreat
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Listen to Episode 356 where I shared ten practical tools for setting boundaries with your ex to nurture a healthy co-parenting relationship
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In this episode, we dive into a crucial topic for single mothers: setting boundaries with your ex to foster a healthy co-parenting relationship. As a single mother, establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries with your ex-partner is essential for creating a harmonious co-parenting dynamic. In this episode, we share ten practical tools that empower you to set boundaries effectively, nurture respectful communication, and prioritize the well-being of your children.
Join us as we explore actionable tips and advice to help you navigate the complexities of co-parenting and build a supportive foundation for your family. We hope this episode helps you gain invaluable tools for nurturing a positive co-parenting relationship.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click the retreat link you are interested in - Byron Bay Retreat and Sydney Retreat
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Listen to Episode 329 with Bill Eddy, where we talked about dealing with high-conflict personalities.
Sign up HERE to claim your free reference guide and receive actionable tips to equip you to properly set boundaries with your ex to nurture a healthy co-parenting relationship.
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In this week's episode, we deep dive into the world of time management and share ten invaluable tips and strategies to help single mothers streamline their tasks, prioritize effectively, and create a more balanced and productive life.
Through this episode, you'll gain valuable insights and actionable steps to help you juggle the demands of parenthood, work, and personal life more efficiently. Embrace the opportunity to prioritize self-care, foster healthy routines, and achieve a greater sense of balance. Tune in and discover the time-saving strategies that will empower you to thrive as a single mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click the retreat link you are interested in - Byron Bay Retreat and Sydney Retreat
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Sign up HERE to claim your free reference guide and receive actionable tips to equip you to approach co-parenting with confidence and clarity.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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In this insightful episode, we delve into the challenges faced by single mothers in balancing their time and provide practical tips and techniques to help achieve that much-needed equilibrium. We understand the demanding nature of juggling work, household responsibilities, children, and self-care, especially when it feels like there aren't enough hours in a day. However, we firmly believe that time management is a skill that can be honed and mastered.
Listen as I share valuable insights to establish an effective time management system that works specifically for single mothers. Discover practical tips that will empower you to navigate the complexities of single parenthood while ensuring that you prioritize your well-being and personal growth. Tune in and learn how to take control of your time, establish a balanced routine, and ultimately achieve a harmonious life as a single mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click the retreat link you are interested in - Byron Bay Retreat and Sydney Retreat
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Check out Episode 307 entitled, Asking For Help, where I talk about some reasons why many single moms struggle to ask for help and how to overcome it.
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In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of co-parenting. I share four common co-parenting issues single mums go through, and equip you with four effective strategies to navigate these common challenges.
As parents, we always prioritize our children's best interests, and that's why it's crucial to overcome these co-parenting obstacles. By listening to this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into effective strategies for improving communication, finding common ground in parenting styles, managing schedules efficiently, and resolving financial disagreements. I believe that with the right tools and mindset, you can create a harmonious co-parenting environment that fosters your children's well-being.
Gain the insights you need to thrive as co-parents.
I also share six tips for when co-parenting really doesn't work, and two final tips to help you no matter what is going on in your situation.
Tune in now and embark on a journey toward successful co-parenting!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Episode 329 – Dealing with high-conflict people in divorce, with Bill Eddy - here.
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Sign up HERE to claim your free reference guide and receive actionable tips to equip you to approach co-parenting with confidence and clarity.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In this exciting episode, we dive into the captivating world of relationships and love as we review the remarkable book, Love Cycles by Linda Carroll. Join us as we explore this insightful work, where Carroll delves into the five essential stages of lasting love.
In her book, Love Cycles, Linda Carroll outlines the five stages of lasting love, offering a roadmap for understanding and nurturing relationships. The first stage, Merge, is characterized by infatuation and intense connection. The second stage, Doubt and Denial, brings a sense of disillusionment and questioning, leading to the third stage, Disillusionment, where conflicts arise and partners face challenges. The fourth stage, Decision and Power, involves making choices and taking responsibility for the relationship, ultimately leading to the fifth stage, Wholehearted Love, where couples experience deep connection and mutual growth.
Tune in to this episode for an engaging discussion on Love Cycles and gain valuable insights into looking at past relationships plus enhancing and deepening current and future relationships.
Links mentioned in the episode:
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Sign up HERE to claim your free reference guide to the Love Cycles, packed with actionable tips and guidance to navigate each stage of love with confidence.
Click HERE to get the free guide that outlines the five stages of love from Linda Carroll's book, Love Cycles.
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In this episode, I talk about a topic close to our hearts - the journey of single mothers and the power they possess to make good decisions, especially when it comes to their children and finances. Being a single mother can be challenging, but it's important to recognize the strength and potential within yourself. In this episode, we will explore what it means to become empowered and provide practical guidance to help you navigate decision-making with confidence.
Remember, empowerment starts from within, and with the right guidance and mindset, you can navigate any challenge that comes your way. Tune in to this empowering episode to discover the tools and inspiration you need to unlock your potential and make the best choices for you and your children.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Sign up HERE to get our free guide to understand what true empowerment means when it comes to making decisions for yourself and your children.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), stress is "the reaction of the body and mind to a perceived threat or challenge". It is a normal part of life, and in small amounts, stress can help motivate and energize people to meet the demands of daily life. However, when stress becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can have negative effects on both our physical and mental health.
Everyone experiences stress to some degree. But the way we respond to stress makes a big difference to our overall well-being. Managing stress as a single mother is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and overall well-being. In this episode, I share six ways to help manage your stress. I hope implementing these will help you become more aware and able to manage daily life better.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Click HERE to join the free Facebook Group, The Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Click HERE to download our free guide on how you can help manage stress as a single mum.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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Single mothers carry a huge responsibility to their children. It is often very challenging as they have to overcome significant challenges, such as financial difficulties, social stigma, and the emotional and physical toll of raising a child alone. But despite these obstacles, many single mothers rise to the occasion, showing immense courage and determination. They learn to rely on their own resources, become more self-sufficient, and develop a deep sense of inner strength.
The experience allows mothers to demonstrate their strength and resilience in the face of adversity. It can be a challenging journey, but it is also one filled with moments of joy, triumph, and deep connection with one's children.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Check out my blog post, How to find (or start) a local single mum's group HERE.
Read my blog post on 17 reasons why being a single mum is awesome HERE.
If you are a single mum, take a moment to download our free resource guide to help you appreciate the unique experience that come with being a single mother. Download the guide HERE.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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It can be overwhelming to balance the demands of work, parenting, and daily life, especially when doing it alone. But with the right tools and strategies, creating a supportive, loving, stable, and nurturing home for yourself and your children is possible.
Today I talk about factors that contribute to our children's emotional and physical well-being. Creating a stable and nurturing environment for your children requires effort and support, but the benefits are significant for both you and your children. It helps to build positive relationships, promote healthy emotional and physical development, and create a sense of security and stability that is essential for a child's well-being.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Check out my blog post, Side Hustle Tips for Single Mothers HERE.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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Maintaining a work-life balance can be challenging for anyone, but it can be even more difficult for a single mother. Juggling the responsibilities of work, parenting, and personal time can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, it's important to prioritize self-care and find ways to balance all aspects of life in order to prevent burnout and maintain overall well-being.
Ultimately, maintaining a work-life balance as a single mother requires intentional effort and a willingness to prioritize self-care and personal time. By caring for yourself and setting clear boundaries, you can find the best balance for yourself and your family.
I hope these tips help you achieve a healthy work-life balance, leading to a more fulfilling and successful life both personally and professionally.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Check out my blog post, A day in the life of a working single mum HERE.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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This week on the show, my special guest Jade shares Part 2 of her story.
**Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is unsuitable to listen to within earshot of children.**
Jade is a single mum who has been through a lot. She was in a relationship where her partner gaslit her, was unfaithful, and was emotionally abusive. For a long time, Jade struggled with the effects of her partner's behaviour. She questioned her own sanity and felt like she was losing her grip on reality. Today, she is a thriving woman who is now paying it forward. She is using her own experiences to help others who may be going through similar challenges, helping other women to recognise what is holding them back and reclaiming personal power.
Her story is a powerful reminder not to ignore the subtle signs of gaslighting and emotional abuse, and that no one deserves to be in an abusive relationship.
In this episode Jade and I talked about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
You can connect with Jade on her Instagram.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
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Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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This week on the show, my special guest Jade shares Part 1 of her single mum story.
**Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is unsuitable to listen to within earshot of children.**
Jade is a single mom who has been through a lot. She was in a relationship where her partner gaslit her, was unfaithful and was emotionally abusive. For a long time, Jade struggled with the effects of her partner's behaviour. She questioned her own sanity and felt like she was losing her grip on reality. Today, she is a thriving woman who is now paying it forward. She is using her own experiences to help others who may be going through similar challenges, helping other women to recognise what is holding them back and reclaiming personal power.
Her story is a powerful reminder not to ignore the subtle signs of gaslighting and emotional abuse, and that no one deserves to be in an abusive relationship.
In this episode Jade and I talk about:
Stay tuned for Part 2 of her story which drops next week.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
If you suspect it is happening to you, sign up HERE to receive your free guide to help you recognise gaslighting behaviour.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, I talk about the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), including what it is, and how keeping it regulated can help you. The ANS is something I’ve grown more and more interested in over the last two years, and it’s something I often incorporate into my coaching practice.
Today, I share:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Read my blog post where I share “Eight Ways to Survive Easter Without Your Kids” HERE.
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This week on the show, my special guest Maggie Bailey shares Part 2 of her story.
**Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is not suitable to listen to within earshot of children.**
This is the story of Maggie, a single mother raising two daughters, who lost her husband to suicide. Maggie’s husband had been struggling with substance abuse for many years, and despite Maggie’s efforts to help him, he was unable to overcome his demons. Since then, she has found the courage to speak publicly about her experience, knowing she has a unique opportunity to help others who are struggling with mental health issues and substance abuse. Maggie’s story serves as a reminder that we are all capable of overcoming challenges and making a positive impact on the world around us. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse, please seek help. You are not alone; there is always hope for a better tomorrow.
In this episode, Maggie talks about:
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Listen to Part 1 of Maggie's story here.
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This week on the show, my special guest Maggie Bailey, shares Part 1 of her story.
**Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is not suitable to listen to within earshot of children.**
This is the story of Maggie, a single mother raising two daughters, who lost her husband to suicide. Maggie’s husband had been struggling with substance abuse for many years, and despite Maggie’s efforts to help him, he was unable to overcome his demons. Since then, she has found the courage to speak publicly about her experience, knowing she has a unique opportunity to help others who were struggling with mental health issues and substance abuse. Maggie’s story serves as a reminder that we are all capable of overcoming challenges and making a positive impact on the world around us. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse, please seek help. You are not alone, and there is always hope for a better tomorrow.
In this episode, Maggie shares:
Stay tuned for Part 2 of her story which drops next week.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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Kids react to separation and divorce differently. They might feel like they've done something wrong to cause the separation, or they might feel anxious... They might withdraw, and they might display disruptive behaviours... These are normal reactions, and the best thing you can do, as parents is to let your kids know that it's okay to experience and share how they're feeling.
If you are separating from the other parent of your children, it's helpful to know what your kids might worry about so you can support them to the best ability. In this episode, I share ten things that kids might worry about when you separate.
I hope this episode helps you understand and listen to how they're feeling, and make sure they feel supported during the process.
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Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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In this episode, I talk about children and what they should know, what they shouldn’t know, and what they probably know anyway, as you consider separation. Divorce or separation can be a challenging transition for children. It can be a traumatic event, but you and your children will adjust to this new situation as you find your new normal. I hope this episode helps you guide your children through this transition too.
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The decision to separate usually results after weeks, months, or even years of contemplation. In this episode, I share ten things I highly recommend you do before separating or divorcing, if possible.
Getting a divorce or separation is a tremendous amount to handle legally, financially, socially, and emotionally. It’s something you take on when you’ve tried working it out and are certain there are no other viable options. So it’s crucial you do what you can to make this transition as easy as possible for yourself and your children.
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This week on the show, I have Ginger Gentile joining me.
Ginger is a filmmaker and change-maker. She reunites families torn apart from parental alienation and divorce through her work as a coach and also through her films Erasing Family and Erasing Dad. She is a documentary filmmaker dedicated to addressing ignored issues and shedding light on solutions. She travels frequently as a public speaker and is an in-demand consultant for parents reversing alienation, startups and NGOs raising money, and filmmakers.
Ginger’s experience is also drawn from her own journey as a child of high-conflict divorce. She is certified to offer the New Ways for Families Course created by Bill Eddy of the High Conflict Institute and she is also a certified iPEC coach.
In this episode we talk about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
If you are curious to learn more about the topic of parental alienation, please listen to past episodes 325 and 326.
Check out Ginger’s website Erasing Family and Reversing Parental Alienation.
You can connect with Ginger on her Facebook and Instagram.
You can stream her documentary Erasing Family on all major platforms.
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This episode is relevant to you if you are trying to decide whether or not to get divorced or separate (you don't need to be married). This is one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever have to make. Too often, when making this decision, we rely on our feelings for answers, but doing this can confuse you and keep you in limbo, for months, or even years in many cases.
Today, I share some insights and reflection questions to help you determine if divorce or separation is the right move for you, or if you are able to take your relationship or marriage in a new direction. You don’t have to sit on the fence, stuck with indecision forever.
If you are going through this right now, please know that you are not alone. May you find the strength and confidence to move forward with concrete plans for yourself and your children.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, I share with you a variety of options to get through the divorce process - from a full-on trial, to DIY, to mediation, to collaborative... Divorce is an emotional and stressful process, and can be a difficult time for families. There are a number of important decisions you have to make. It is critical to be prepared and we know it can be especially tough on kids. I hope the information I share with you helps you make the transition as smooth as possible for you and your children.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Check out my recent episode where I talked about collaborative divorce HERE. (Episode 324)
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In this episode, I discuss how you can be seen as credible during separation. It’s very important you appear as a credible person when you are dealing with lawyers, mediators, and even your ex. Credibility is important because it can help influence decisions and set reasonable expectations, and when you establish credibility, you establish you are thinking about what is important and best for the kids, and not letting your emotions get the better of you. So here, l give you tips on how you can establish your credibility. I hope what I discussed today will help you to remain objective, and to communicate with confidence and clarity.
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In this episode, I talk to you about some ways you can improve your mindset. If you’ve listened to my past podcast episodes you will know that I am an advocate of developing and having the right mindset. Improving your frame of mind and the thoughts that run through your head can drastically alter your life. So, if you want to be a better version of yourself, learning how to improve your mindset can help you get there more quickly.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Check out my recent episode where I talked about the brain and the science behind our thoughts HERE. (Episode 332)
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In this episode, I talk to you about how you can prepare yourself emotionally for divorce or separation. In today’s society, divorce is a present reality for all couples that decide to marry. If you are ever faced with this decision or life change, it's important to mentally and emotionally prepare yourself for the difficulties that may lie ahead.
Divorce isn’t easy; it can be a traumatic experience for everyone involved as you deal with many complex issues. I hope this episode helps you see the silver lining. Instead of focusing on your current emotional state, know that your choices and preparation will allow you and your children to live in a home where you are no longer exposed to anger, an unhealthy relationship, and perhaps even domestic violence.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Check out my recent episode on collaborative divorce HERE.
If you live in the United States, you can check out www.findlaw.com/state to see applicable family and divorce laws in your location.
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In this episode, I talk to you about the brain. I talk about how thoughts and habits are created in the brain and why it’s so important to be mindful of the way we think in order to create lasting change. How we think is very important. Ever heard of the phrase, “we become what we think about?” Thoughts are really important to people because they determine our well-being, how we act, how we behave, the choices we make, how we feel about ourselves, our relationships with others, and the quality of our lives.
I hope this episode helps you understand yourself and your thoughts better and to be mindful of them so you can create new habits.
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In this episode, I talk about habits and how we can develop healthy habits that will support us in achieving our goals. Understanding how to build new habits is essential for making progress. And the first step is to start with your ‘why.’ Why do you want to reach your goal? As you set your goals for this new year, make a solid plan so they become a reality. You can then start creating new habits that align with your goals and that will help support you in reaching your goals.
I hope this episode helps you think of the new year as a fresh start. A new year is a unique opportunity. In this episode, I share a list of things to help you create new habits to achieve your goals this year. What you focus on becomes your reality. May you all live your life with intentions that will help you get closer to your goals.
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In this week’s episode, I have my new husband Greg joining me! Get ready for laughter and cringe moments as Greg and I recall our highs and lows of 2022. And lastly, we want to share our wedding story with you!
What a whirlwind of a year it has been. We are happy to end 2022 on a high note, and we look forward to more memories and experiences for next year. Thank you for being part of my journey and for allowing me to be a part of yours.
From our family to yours, have a wonderful season of celebrations!
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This week on the show, I have the legendary Bill Eddy joining me.
Bill Eddy is a lawyer, therapist, mediator, and co-founder of the High Conflict Institute. He pioneered the High Conflict Personality Theory (HCP) and is the world’s leading expert on methods for managing disputes involving people with high-conflict personalities. He provides training on this subject to lawyers, judges, mediators, managers, human resource professionals, businesspersons, healthcare administrators, college administrators, homeowners’ association managers, ombudspersons, law enforcement, therapists, and others. He has worked as the senior family mediator at the National Conflict Resolution Center, a certified family law specialist representing clients in family court, and a licensed clinical social worker therapist. In 2021, he received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Academy of Professional Mediators.
Bill serves on the faculty of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University School of Law, and is a conjoint associate professor with the University of Newcastle Law School in Australia. He has delivered talks and training to lawyers, judges, and mediators in over 30 U.S. states and 13 countries, and has authored or co-authored 20 books. His popular blog on the Psychology Today website has more than 5 million views. He regularly consults on issues of alienation, family violence, and false allegations in family court cases.
In addition, Bill is the developer of the New Ways for Families® method of managing potentially high-conflict families in and out of family court.
In this episode we talk about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
You can connect with Bill on his Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, or his YouTube channel.
You can also check out his Podcast, It’s All Your Fault HERE.
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Today I give the single mums out there a bit of a pep talk. The holiday season can bring so much stress and overwhelm to many single mums. Being a single mum during the holidays can be lonely, but it doesn’t mean you cannot be happy. There are still so many things to be grateful for.
I hope this episode helps you make your single-parent holiday season an awesome, incredible time with your kids. Holidays are some of the hardest times for a single parent, but with positivity and creativity, you can make it fun and develop new holiday traditions with your kids. You can do this!
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Today I talk about developing new traditions when it comes to dealing with holiday seasons as a single parent. I hope the ideas I share with you create meaningful and new memorable Christmas traditions. Every major life event, whether joyful or sad, brings on a period of transition as we adjust to the “new normal,” and it turns out that celebrating Christmas as a single parent can be just as good, or often (and especially over time), even better!
I hope this episode is insightful for you and provides you with hope. Give yourself a pat on the back, there is no better gift you can give to yourself knowing that you are thriving after dealing with adversity.
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In this ep, I chat about five different parent-child contact problems one might face. For example, in a recent podcast, I discussed a polarizing topic about parental alienation. Some believe in it and some don’t. Here, I spend a bit of time discussing this more to bring greater awareness and understanding of this topic.
In this episode, I discuss:
These five parent-child contact problems are things to be mindful of, so you are able to maintain positive parent-child relationships.
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This week on the show, I have Susan Shofer joining me.
Susan Shofer is a two-decade agency-licensed private investigator with over 1,100 testifying hours. Ten years ago, while working as a private investigator, Susan became a certified divorce coach. Her area of expertise is high-conflict divorce with a specialty in parental alienation. Susan is a member of the Parental Alienation Study Group, comprised of the most prominent mental health clinicians and legal professionals in the parental alienation space. She is also the Director of the Baltimore /Annapolis/ DC/ Northern Virginia NADP (National Association of Divorce Professionals).
Susan’s passion and mission are to help people navigate through their high-conflict divorce using specific strategies unique to their cases. Her specialty is teaching targeted parents how to approach parental alienation with a true understanding of why it happens, how it must be litigated in court, and ways to effectively communicate with alienated children.
In this episode we talked about:
This is a topic that is close to my heart. it is so important and so tragic. I hope it helps you if you are suffering from going through this.
Links mentioned in the episode:
If you want to get in touch with Susan, you may email her at [email protected].
Check out Susan's website HERE.
You can connect with Susan on Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, or her YouTube channel.
You can watch Susan’s TedX talk HERE.
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This week on the show, I have Kurt Chacon joining me.
Kurt Chacon is a collaborative lawyer and certified divorce coach based in Dallas, Texas.
As both a child of divorce and a parent of divorce, Kurt has seen divorce from every possible angle. This perspective is why his goal is always to mitigate the effects of divorce on children. He is a member of both the Collaborative Law and Family Law Sections of the State Bar of Texas. He is also a member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas (CLI-TX), Collaborative Divorce Denton County, and Collaborative Divorce Texas
In this episode we talked about:
Personally, I believe a collaborative divorce is a fantastic option if it's possible in your situation, and I hope this episode helps you learn more about what it is, and if it's a good fit for you.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Contact Kurt by emailing him at [email protected]
You can also connect with him on Facebook.
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In today’s episode, I share the seven mindset skills that are really important for kids under 10 to learn. While teaching children how to spell or solve math problems is essential, it is just as important to teach them life skills.
Many kids these days are not equipped with knowing how to handle things like dealing with conflict and managing their emotions. Little life events can also cause life trauma.
Having a positive mindset is developed through the experiences that happen in our kids' lives and how they interpret them. As parents, it starts with us being role models to our children. Let’s teach them these mindset skills to give them a great foundation for life.
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This week on the show, I have Mary Ann Hughes joining me.
Mary Ann Hughes is the proud mom of two boys on the autism spectrum who successfully advocated for her sons' needs during her complex divorce, and then became a Special Needs Divorce Coach founding Special Family Transitions to help families navigate the overwhelm and complexities of special needs divorce.
Combining her experience and certifications as a Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Transition and Recovery Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist, Certified Life Coach, member of The National Association of Divorce Professionals, MBA, and years of special needs training and advocacy, Mary Ann is committed to helping guide families with loved ones with disabilities through divorce challenges and transitions.
In this episode we talked about:
I loved having Mary Ann on the show and sharing all she does. I hope you enjoy this and find this episode a useful resource.
Links mentioned in the episode:Contact Mary Ann by emailing her at [email protected].
Find out more about Mary Ann and what she does at https://www.specialfamilytransitions.com/.
Use the discount code JULIA to get 25% off her online course for Keys to Success in Divorce for Moms of Children with Special Needs. Sign up here.
You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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Today I chat about getting rid of your stuff before, during, and after divorce. Divorce is expensive, and when you sell old stuff it can help alleviate some of the financial burdens, plus it helps you to declutter and it can also be a therapeutic and helpful way to help you move on with your new life.
Getting rid of all the “stuff” that you and your partner have accumulated throughout your relationship is one of those little things that often gets overshadowed, but it is an important way to help you let go of your past – out with the old, in with the new!
Here I talk about what to sell, how to do it and all the benefits!
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Today I talk about different support options people wish I had known before they decide to get a divorce. Divorce settlements aren't fun for anyone; sometimes they can take months or even years. This is a life-altering decision about your future. So really considering what is best, especially if you have children, and considering various support options to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your family is super important.
In this episode, I talk about the top three things that keep coming up in terms of what people wish they knew about support options before getting divorced.
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Are you considering a separation or divorce? In this episode, I share six things people wish they had known before getting a divorce in relation to communication and relationships.
Good communication is a vital ingredient of a strong marriage. The problem is that some people aren't good at it. If there's a breakdown in communication, it's much harder to build and maintain a happy relationship.
Getting a divorce is not something that is usually decided on overnight. It is something that really needs to be thought through. It helps to be aware of some of the many things that can be considered before making this life-changing decision.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Episode 286 - Four Biggest Predictors of Divorce by John Gottman
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Are you considering a separation or divorce? In this episode, I share some of the things people have mentioned as what they wished they knew about the more significant impact of divorce before actually getting a divorce. Here, I share five different viewpoints to give you a different perspective on things and to give you some things to consider.
Getting a divorce is not something that is usually decided on overnight. It is something that really needs to be thought through. It helps to be aware of some of the many things that can be considered before making this life-changing decision.
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Transitioning from wife or partner to single mother is not easy. The pain from a loss of a relationship is never an easy time. There will be days when you feel you can’t handle it alone. I want to assure you, first and foremost, that you can do this! Be proactive during this time. The beginning is always the hardest, but you can take it one step at a time, and soon you will find out what works for you and what doesn't.
In this episode, I share some tips on how you can support yourself through this process of transitioning from being in a partnership to becoming a single mum. I hope you find these tips helpful as you go through this transition.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Download the Ultimate List of Me-Time Ideas HERE.
Listen to Episode 307 - Asking for help HERE.
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In this episode, I chat with you about the six mindset transition milestones of a divorce. The transition of moving from a partnership, or marriage, to being a single parent is a process, but how quickly you get through it is dependent on how willing you are to let go and engage in the process. This is important so you are not stuck in the pain forever.
The six milestones will help you become more aware of what’s coming. These milestones are from Alan Wolfelt’s book, Transcending Divorce, Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart.
There’s a whole range of stages that one might go through in order to heal. Here, I talk about the starting point of divorce, the transition steps in between, and the end (which leads to new beginnings). Each person is different, and you will progress at your own pace. Your journey is your own journey.
I hope that listening to this episode will help you become more aware of your own journey, and to ask for help if you think you need it.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to my previous episode, 307 - Asking for help, HERE.
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Today I talk with you about the emotional journey and transition from being in a partnership or marriage to being a single parent. All divorces start with a relationship, and like any kind of loss, the end of a marriage may trigger various reactions.
In this episode, I share the phases that may help you understand where you are now and provide some advice to help you navigate this difficult time. I also talk about the 3-year stages of the transition process. Transition is hard, and sometimes we resist it out of fear, frustration, and impatience. It’s important to have that knowledge and to trust the process. Change is not instant and may take time to allow for our transitioning.
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No one enters into a relationship with the intention of separating from their partner someday. So it's no surprise that a separation or divorce can become a rollercoaster of emotions even for the most level-headed individuals. It's a big adjustment! Until recently you had shared hopes and dreams with your partner, and suddenly it's all gone. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and confused and as if you have completely lost who you are. But this is all normal and manageable.
Today I talk about some strategies to help you rediscover yourself. One important decision you have to make after a separation is deciding where your life goes from here.
Divorce or separation only marks the end of a chapter in your life. And it's the opportunity for a brand new one!
I hope that the things I share help you and I truly wish you the best with your journey.
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In this week’s episode, I talk about managing emotions. When you’re a single mum, you may encounter twice the stress, twice the frustration, and twice the burnout that traditional father and mother parenting may experience. It is important to tune in and manage your emotions well because you have a huge influence on your child’s development. Learning to manage your own reactions is one of the most important ways you can teach your child how to manage their own emotions.
In Episode 311, I discussed emotions and what they are. And today I hope to give you an understanding of how to manage them. I know it is surely easier said than done, but the payoff is huge, for you and your child. I also talk about the difference between emotions and feelings, negative self-talk, the cycle of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour, and quick tips on how to manage your emotions.
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This week we are celebrating our 6th podcast anniversary!
Greg joins me on the show this week. It’s just us having a chat on how the show has evolved over the years. We reminisce about our memorable travel moments, past guests and learnings, planning for our wedding, life in Goondiwindi, and Greg’s top relationship tips. Even my daughter pops in to say hello!
This show started as a small passion project and it just grew over time, talking to so many incredible guests, and reaching thousands of listeners.
I will never get tired of saying THANK YOU for making this show a part of your single mum journey. I am truly grateful!
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Today I talk with you about emotions. How we live and interact with others is influenced by our emotions. It could even be said that we are ruled by our emotions. We make decisions based on whether we are happy, angry, or sad. It’s important to understand how your emotions are expressed and the impact they have on your actions because they can help us navigate life with ease.
In this episode, I talk about the eight basic emotions that we are born with, and how they can stimulate a response in our body that influence our actions, behaviour, and decision-making. I also talk about blending emotions to produce a new emotion.
I want you to know that it’s okay to experience any type of emotion, even those that can be difficult to cope with like anger or fear. Understanding your emotions helps us learn how to manage them, and it helps build healthy, satisfying relationships.
Listen to the episode to know more!
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You can probably recall situations in your life that have made you uncomfortable. Right now, you may already be trapped in a cycle of avoidance without even knowing it. Avoidance in general are actions a person takes to escape from difficult thoughts and feelings. It may cause panic and anxiety when not managed properly. And you may find yourself restricting your life as you avoid people, events, and opportunities in an attempt to keep anxiety at bay. This can create an unhealthy and vicious cycle which intensifies over time.
In this episode I will discuss what exactly avoidance is. In order to change anything, you must first start becoming aware of when it’s occurring, so I will also share different types of avoidance coping, graded exposure therapy and other strategies for healthy emotional coping techniques plus breaking the cycle of avoidance.
I hope it helps you!
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In this week’s episode, I talk about emotions, managing emotions, and how they can affect our body if we avoid dealing with them.
When emotional trauma occurs, there is the choice to either deal with the emotions effectively or avoid them. For many people, avoidance becomes their primary coping mechanism, because the trauma is too painful to deal with at the time. Or it may be because there isn't the capacity to deal with it at that time.
Instinctively we want to avoid pain and discomfort and would very much rather avoid facing these emotions head-on. But emotional avoidance, if left unchecked over time, can extend suffering and, in the long run, may do more harm than good. What you resist, persists.
In this episode, I talk about what suppressed emotions can do to our body and mind when we don't release them. Listen as I share some tips on how to identify your avoidance coping mechanisms and take steps toward making changes to help you heal.
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Moving forward after a crisis can be really tough. And becoming a single mum can definitely be a crisis. A crisis can also be something such as struggling with anger, loneliness, fatigue, financial worries, and a whole array of emotions that you might be going through. And when we’re dealing with a crisis, we might be carrying all the stress ourselves, carrying it on our shoulders, as we embark on this new chapter of our life.
In this episode, I share a few tips that can help you move forward when crisis hits. I hope that what I discuss will help you move forward with a plan and with confidence.
Know that there are many other single mums grappling with exactly the same issues, and many have come up with creative solutions and are now thriving in life. Build a support system of family and friends that you can turn to for encouragement and support. You've got this!
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In this week’s episode, I talk about asking for help. As single mums, we often struggle to ask for help. You might feel you want to do it all, but it can be very exhausting. Others may not have trouble asking for help. But for those of us who do, I share my thoughts on why many of us are reluctant to ask for help. I also talk about practicing discernment on who to ask and when the appropriate time to ask for help is, plus some obstacles that stand in our way when asking for help.
I hope that what I shared today helps you. If you truly are struggling, please ask for help. A lot of people love helping others, be grateful to accept the help you need and pass it forward someday.
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This week on the show, I have Isabelle Silbery joining me.
Isabelle is a reality TV star who shined into the limelight as one of the members of ‘The Silberys’ in Gogglebox Australia. She is the youngest member of ‘The Silberys’ alongside her mother (Kerry) and grandmother (Emmie), bringing multi-generational women’s relationships and voices to TV screens every week.
They have recently written a book called Out of the Box, a memoir where they share their most personal memories and lessons learned. She also writes for Body+Soul, Mamamia and Kidspot about all the things people are thinking, but not saying. Sex, motherhood, love, divorce, and relationships – nothing is off-limits.
Isabelle is a social commentator, writer, and philanthropist. She is an investor in social impact projects, driven by collaborative, purpose-driven thinking that leads to connection and social change. Day to day, she is a domestic goddess and mumma to her seven-year-old son – her most important job of all.
In this episode, Isabelle talks about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
You can check out Isabell’s book, Out of the Box HERE. The book is also available as an audiobook.
You can also connect with Izzy on Instagram.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
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In this week’s episode, I talk about boundaries from a single mum's perspective. This is a very difficult time for many single mums as they transition to single or co-parenting after separation. Having healthy boundaries enables you to learn to say no to situations that do not align with your values.
Today I discuss some traits of someone with rigid boundaries and someone with healthy boundaries and I talk about the types of boundaries.
I know it can be tough at first to put boundaries in place, especially if it is new to you, but if you do it right, boundaries will allow you to set your priorities and it will give you time to do the things that are more important, resulting in a more manageable life PLUS help your self-esteem.
I hope this episode encourages you to set your boundaries and helps you gravitate toward people who respect your boundaries.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this week’s episode, I talk about worry and how to manage it. As mums, we can all relate to feeling worried at one time or another. We tend to have a lot of things on our plate as we juggle issues that come with separation, home, and work-life.
In this episode, I talk about the different things we often worry about and I share tips on what we can do to deal with worry, and specifically five ways we can manage our worries. I also talk about the difference between rumination, anxiety, and worry.
I hope that this episode helps you turn your worries into more productive thoughts and helps you realise that you have the power over how you handle the stress that comes with being a mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In this week’s episode, I talk about habits and how they can be used as part of your goal-setting process. I believe that setting goals can help create the life that you want. These habits that I talk about have helped me achieve many of the goals I have set for myself, and because of that, I am able to live life more purposefully toward the life I want to live.
Today I introduce ten habits that will help you align your intentions with your future vision, so you become the person you want to become. May you put all these habits into action and keep yourself on track with your eyes on the prize – becoming the best version of yourself.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Episode 88 – Goal setting for single mums – HERE.
Join Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this week’s episode, I talk about decision-making and the questions you can ask yourself to help you reflect when you are making your decisions.
Getting into the habit of asking yourself these reflection questions can help you gain clarity and creates that inner dialogue to help you examine your own thoughts and feelings before making the tough and big decisions that will need to be made when you are going through divorce or separation.
Along with sharing these questions for you to ask yourself and reflect upon, in this episode I also share what to be mindful of so you can avoid self-sabotage, along with some actions that support decision-making.
It is my hope that this episode helps you become more intentional about setting aside time for reflection in order to help be aware and build confidence when making big decisions.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Ep 301 – Four biggest mindset mistakes that can affect your decision-making - HERE.
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In this week’s episode, I talk about the four biggest mindset mistakes single mums can make when making decisions and some tips on how to avoid them. Do you recognise one or more in yourself right now?
It's something I’ve identified in many of my single mum coaching clients.
It is my hope that this episode helps you overcome these mindset mistakes, helps you explore all your options, and ultimately directs you to the best possible outcome for your situation.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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This week’s episode is very special for two reasons –
In this episode, Greg and I chat about dating, new relationships, and the blending of families.
We cover:
In this raw and natural episode, you’ll hear unfiltered parts of me and Greg just having fun talking and sharing stories and experiences with one another.
I hope you can relate to the things we discuss and that it helps you gain new perspectives when it comes to dating and relationships.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Join Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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What many people don’t understand is the importance of having the right mindset. Going through separation or divorce can really bog you down; it is a difficult time. But know that you have a choice. Your ex is not in control of what you do with your life now. Your ex is not determining your current state of mind. You are in a position to keep your chin up, find your sparkle and ride the waves as you work on improving your circumstances, or be engulfed with negative thoughts and energy. No matter what your situation. Be kind to yourself.
In this episode, along with talking about the importance of having the right mindset, I also discuss the importance of forgiving yourself and practising gratitude. Finally, I share a couple of strategies that will help you develop the positive mindset that will make a big difference in your single mum journey.
I hope that this episode gave you a new perspective and an understanding that what you focus on becomes your reality. Whatever your circumstances, make a conscious daily decision to choose joy.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In this episode, I talk about understanding our conflict triggers.
A trigger is something that gives us an immediate, intense reaction. They come from within us and are about how we react to a situation. Generally, they come from a real threat, or more commonly, a perceived threat; a FEAR (false evidence appearing real).
Conflict triggers are strong emotions that can cause rifts, resentments, and conflict when handled in an unhealthy manner. But when handled in a positive way, they can become an opportunity to grow, avoid potential conflicts and strengthen relationships.
It’s beneficial to know when we are being triggered, especially when we’re dealing with an ex, our kids, our work, and other areas of our lives.
Today I summarise nine different triggers and a variety of different personality types that might trigger you.
I hope that this episode helps you be more aware of your own feelings and encourages you to respond more instead of reacting, and lastly, to communicate clearly and be eager to find solutions to resolve disagreements.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In this episode, I talk about the ten steps to take when embarking on the divorce or separation journey and becoming a single mum.
Navigating life as a single mum can be, at first, overwhelming. You might be feeling sad, scared, or even relieved. I know it can be scary tackling a new and uncertain future. But life can get even better and you can be fulfilled and thrive in life, even as a single mum!
If you want to hear more, check out a past episode entitled, Top Tips to Look After Yourself As a New Mum (Episode 255).
I hope these tips will help you and give you courage as you embark on your single mum journey.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Episode 144 - How to find or start a local single mums group HERE.
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE. Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In this episode, I talk about what steps to take when taking the high road when going through a divorce or separation.
In last week's episode, I talked about taking the high road after separation whilst dealing with heartbreak at the same time. In this episode, we go deeper into the topic of taking the high road.
This is really hard to do when emotions are high, especially as you go through the stages of grief.
Today I provide you with some action steps to help you take the high road so you can walk away with your integrity intact and head held high as you move forward.
I hope these tips help you regardless of whether you have been a single mum for years or if you're a brand new single mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In this episode, I talk about taking the high road after separation whilst dealing with heartbreak and going through the grief cycle at the same time.
This tough phase is something I help my one-on-one clients with. I get it, emotions can become intense when communicating with your ex after separation.
There are benefits to choosing your words carefully and respecting your ex (even if they don’t deserve it). Not only does this preserve your dignity, but all communication can be used against you when you go to court.
Taking the high road is operating from a place of being at your best self and choosing to walk away from conflict; it’s focusing on what you have and what you want. It’s about looking at yourself and taking responsibility for your actions rather than playing the blame game.
If you want to hear more about this topic, check out Episode 194 and Episode 293 where I talked about heartbreak.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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This week, I discuss holistic healing. Nowadays it is important to have a healthy approach to all aspects of our well-being - spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional. This is where we can make a change and a lasting improvement in our quality of life.
A holistic approach to healing is something I offer to my clients. This is also something I share with my Thrive Tribe family. Today I will share what has worked for me and the people I work with - the 8 pillars of holistic healing. I hope they help you to live a balanced life too.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE. Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE. To contact Julia, email: [email protected]. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too. Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.In this week's episode, I have Vikki Stark joining me. Vikki is an internationally known psychotherapist, speaker, author, divorce recovery expert, and the director of the Sedona Counselling Centre of Montreal. She’s particularly known for her groundbreaking book, Runaway Husbands, which has led her to mentor a worldwide community of women recovering from unexpected divorce.
She has written two other books (My Sister, My Self, and The Divorce Talk: How to Tell the Kids) and edited a fourth, Planet Heartbreak, which is a compilation of 62 stories written by women from the Runaway Husbands community.
She’s a blogger for Psychology Today and has often been a guest on radio and television, and a speaker at conferences worldwide. She is devoted to helping the women in her community and loves leading retreats, either online, in Montreal, or in Sedona, Arizona.
In this episode she talks about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
To learn more about Vikki, visit her website here. Join her Runaway Husbands Facebook Group here. Visit her YouTube channel here. Read the first chapter of her book, Runaway Husbands, for free, here. Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE. Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE. To contact Julia, email: [email protected]. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too. Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.In this episode, I discuss:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE. Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE. To contact Julia, email: [email protected]. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too. Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.In this episode, I answer a question I received and addressed in my recent Tuesday Struggle Strategy Session in the Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum.
Here, I am sharing my answer because I think it's a great question. It was a question that is quite hard to admit to, a mindset that holds us back and I'm pretty sure we can all relate to it.
The question I addressed was:
Hi Julia, I have been divorced for 5 years now and I'm happy that I'm no longer in the marriage anymore. But despite the emotional, physical, and emotional abuse I endured throughout the marriage, there is one thing that hits me hard all the time. And that is I supported him during our 10-year marriage and two kids to climb that corporate ladder, earning hundreds and thousands of dollars... and now is in a cushy job, a job that takes him to places like Singapore, and still climbing the ladder while I have the kids 90% of the time and for him, one night a week. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to have the kids. I feel robbed. He left me with debt and having to start over from scratch. Why does this get me all the time?
In this episode, I chat about:
Listen to the episode to get some insights and tips especially if you are facing similar challenges in your journey. And if you are feeling the same about your current situation, I really hope that listening to this will help you.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE. Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In this episode, I discuss divorce coaching - what it is, why you need a divorce coach if you are considering getting a divorce, and how it can help you. As a certified divorce coach, I am very passionate about helping single mums overcome challenges, make the best out of a very difficult situation, and thrive.
I share:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE. Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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This week, I talk about mindset when it comes to divorce.
I am a certified divorce coach and a certified transition and recovery coach. I am passionate about working with single mums.
In this episode, I share six of the biggest mindset mistakes people usually make when they get divorced.
As a coach, this is something I help people recognise so they can handle it better. Failure to recognise these mistakes can result in serious long-term consequences. It is very important to develop the right mindset before, during, and after divorce proceedings.
It's my hope that gaining awareness will save you from losing unnecessary time, money, and effort.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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I'm engaged!!!
I've been seeing my boyfriend now for 18 months and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him! I'm so happy that my daughter was absolutely thrilled about the news too.
I'm grateful for all the love and support I've received from everyone.
In this episode I talk about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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She is one of my founding Thrive Tribe members and it's made me so very happy to have seen her grow over the last couple of years. She's been a single mum for five years and has three children.
In this episode she shares:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, I share some information about factors that play the biggest role in leading a couple to divorce.
I discuss Dr John Gottman's research into The Four Horseman of The Apocalypse. This refers to the four negative communication patterns that, according to his research, often lead to the end of a relationship if the behaviour isn't changed.
These are:
Dr John Gottman is the co-founder of The Gottman Institute with his wife, Dr Julie Schwartz Gottman. He is world-renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction. He has conducted 40 years of research with thousands of couples. Dr Gottman was one of the Top 10 Most Influential Therapists of the past quarter-century by the Psychotherapy Networker. He authored and co-authored over 200 published academic articles and more than 40 books.
Links mentioned in the episode:
You can connect with Dr John Gottman through his Website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Click HERE to watch a short video about The Four Horseman of The Apocalypse.
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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This week on the show, I have an anonymous single mum sharing her story. She recounts her harrowing story of domestic abuse and how she got through it, in the hopes of giving other silent victims the courage to seek help.
**Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is not suitable to listen to within earshot of children.**
In this episode, my guest talks about:
It is my guest's hope that listening to her story will inspire victims to find their purpose and to set goals.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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Frances uses a blend of transformational techniques and innovative processes to help her clients get the breakthroughs and results they seek. Her work has been featured in numerous publications and professional journals, and she is regularly interviewed by BBC Radio.
Frances has a wealth of life experience which has given her a deep understanding of human nature and an ability to relate to her clients and put them at ease. Her clients come from all walks of life and include high-profile individuals in the public eye who particularly value the absolute discretion and completely confidential environment she is able to offer.
Over recent years she has developed a bespoke, highly specialised approach to her work that seamlessly integrates key elements of counselling and coaching into unique, highly effective packages of support.
She has also created Sunshine Barn, a beautiful sanctuary for her clients in rural Derbyshire, to optimise their experience and enable her to provide them with a truly holistic and creative service.
In this episode, Frances talks about:
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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This week on the show, I have Dani Soares joining me. Dani is a TV personality best known for starring on the reality show, Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 which premiered on March 3, 2021. She now lives in Sydney, Australia with her 8-month-old daughter Lilly.
In this episode Dani shares:
Dani is paving the way showing everyone that the single mum journey is not easy, but it's certainly doable, and going for your goals can still happen!
Links mentioned in the episode: Connect with Dani on Instagram. Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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1. Different practices for reflecting on the year that was. 2. My highlights for 2021. 3. Celebrating and appreciating even the cumulative little things in life. 4. The importance of journaling to document your successes and things you are proud of. 5. Thinking about things you need to let go of before moving forward to the new year - people to forgive, relationships to mend, etc. 6. The importance of setting new goals for 2022. 7. Daily habits to 'fill your cup'.
By doing this exercise, you can confidently face the new year with less baggage and you can take positive steps towards your goals.
Links mentioned in the episode: Click HERE to listen to the goal-setting podcast episode. Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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My first podcast for 2022 is a solo episode. As I am recording this podcast, it is day 15 of my Covid journey and I'm still on the road to recovery.
In this episode, I will talk about the raw, vulnerable, and uncut story of my Covid experience.
I will highlight two important aspects around Covid:
1. The physical aspects, from my experience.
2. The psychological aspects, from my perspective.
Getting Covid has given me a lot of time to reflect on what's important, and having an attitude of gratitude despite life's setbacks is very important. It will only get better from here.
Sending you lots of love.
Julia xx
Links mentioned in the episode: Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE. Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE. To contact Julia, email: [email protected]. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too. Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.This week on the show, I have a single mum, Sarah Robb, sharing her story.
**Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is not suitable to listen to within earshot of children.**
Sarah is a beautiful member of my Thrive Tribe community whom I've known for a number of years now.
In this episode, Sarah talks about:
Listen to her journey of healing, growing, and thriving.
Links mentioned in the episode:For a limited time, the doors to Thrive Tribe are open, sign up right HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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In this episode, my special guest from last week shares Part 2 of her story.
In the last episode (278 - Blindsided by my partner (Part 1)), my anonymous guest talked about how she had always thought she and her partner had a good life. They had been together for 7.5 years and they rarely argued.
Life was good when they had their first baby, but things quickly changed when she saw changes in her partner's demeanour and when he began a strong friendship with a girl from his work. Until one day, she was blindsided by her partner's sudden decision to leave her while she was just pregnant with their second baby.
In Part 1, my guest talked about:
In this episode, my guest shares Part 2 of her story. She talks about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Episode 278 - Blindsided by my partner (Part 1) HERE.
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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This week on the show I have an anonymous single mum sharing her story. She's a single mum of 2 kids - a 3-year old and a 3-month old.
My guest had always thought she and her partner had a good life. They had been together for 7.5 years and they rarely argued. They spent much of their time travelling the world together.
She was studying for her Masters when they had an unplanned pregnancy, which caught her off guard as she was only a few weeks out from completing it and was about to pursue a new career.
Life was good when they had their first baby. They bought a house and had good times together exploring new places. But things quickly changed when she saw changes in her partner's demeanour and when he began a strong friendship with a girl from his work. Until one day, when she got completely blindsided and was told by him that he wanted to separate.
In this episode, my guest talks about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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In this episode, single mum Jenny shares Part 2 of her story.
**Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is not suitable to listen to within earshot of children.**
In the last episode (Episode 273 - Part 1), Jenny talked about what life was like growing up with an alcoholic father and the sexual abuse she received from her father starting at the age of 9, and how she was betrayed by her own mother to protect her father. She shared how she overcame and thrived after sexual abuse.
In this episode, Jenny talks about her two marriages and touches on life as a single mum raising two daughters after getting divorced.
In this episode, she also shared:
Stay tuned for Part 3 that drops next week.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Episode 273 - Part 1 HERE.
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, single mum Jenny shares Part 1 of her story.
**Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is not suitable to listen to within earshot of children.**
In part 1 of this series, Jenny shares her life from her childhood and the sexual abuse she received from her father which started when she was nine years old.
She talks about:
This is not just a story about surviving abuse, but about the bravery and strength that one little girl had, and how she got through it, and ultimately thrived in life.
It is Jenny's hope to provide encouragement to women to believe that peace, happiness, and self-love are possible, even after the most horrific of traumas.
Stay tuned for Part 2 that drops next week.
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Jen Adams is a functional nutritionist and skin health expert with 10 years of clinical experience. She specialises in pro-ageing nutrition advice for the skin and body, helping clients look younger and feel better by restoring health, balance and wellbeing. Jen has an honest, professional approach and an exceptional understanding of how the body works, in particular how metabolic pathways influence our metabolism as we get older. She understands the science behind skin health and nutrition and how the two are linked – and extensively researches innovative and natural treatments that promote health for the skin and body. Through her Metabolic Health Club, Jen provides online coaching and delivers structured programmes that help clients understand how they can make small changes to restore their metabolic health, improve their gut function and increase their energy levels. The treatments she offers are concentrated and personal – her knowledge and expertise in skin health and nutrition are combined with a supportive and results-driven approach.
In this episode, Jen talks about:
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This week on the show, I have Leslie Parker joining me.
Leslie Parker has been a Physical Therapist since 2000 and has a special focus on pelvic health. As a pelvic floor specialist, she specializes in Women's Health including bladder, bowel, and pain dysfunction to include prenatal and postpartum care. She also works with women with breast and reproductive cancer in a variety of ways including lymphedema care. Over the years she has expanded her focus to include both men's and children's pelvic health as well. In 2012, she developed the Seacoast's premiere Pediatric bladder and bowel program, Pediatric Elimination Therapy (P.E.T.) at Wentworth Douglass Hospital. She then opened her own Physical Therapy practice in Eliot, Maine. Leslie published her first book, "The Art of Control; A Woman's Guide To Bladder Care" in June 2015, which hit Amazon's #1 Best Seller rating during the first week it was published. She did this as she was recovering from breast cancer, bilateral mastectomies, and chemotherapy. She treats women, men, and children with pelvic floor dysfunction which typically presents as bladder issues (leaks, frequency, getting up at night to pee, pain, BPH, etc), bowel issues ( leaks, constipation, IBS, incomplete emptying, pain, etc), and pelvic pain (vaginal, rectal, tailbone, endometriosis, IC, low back, hip, penile, etc). She is in the process of launching a community membership for women for "all things" pelvic floor.
In this episode, Leslie shares that we should know about our pelvic floor muscles.
She talks about:
Find out more about Leslie here.
Download Leslie's free guide on The 6 Steps to Bladder Control here.
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Leslie's email: [email protected]
You can also listen to Leslie’s podcast with her son here.
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This week on the show, single mum Kimberley shares Part 6 of her story.
Please note that these contain sensitive topics on domestic abuse and violence.
It is recommended you listen to Parts 1 - 5 prior to listening to Part 6, but here's a short recap of the past episodes.
In Ep 263 - Part 1, Kimberley talked about growing up in a single mum household and the relationship she had with her own father, the night she met her husband, and how (what she thought was going to be) a one night stand turned into a very toxic and abusive relationship. She shared the story of the early days of their relationship, up until the birth of her daughter, and the red flags and abusive tendencies that started appearing.
In Ep 264 - Part 2, Kimberley's story continued. She talked about how the abusive tendencies started escalating and she shared her experience of what she would later find out was known as the cycle of domestic violence. She also talked about how she gained the courage to leave him, though it was the first of many attempts she made to leave the relationship, and how six months later he wormed his way back in.
In Ep 267 - Part 3, Kimberley shares the further violent and abusive outbursts of her ex, and the safety measures she started taking to protect herself (and how she perceived this as being normal), the financial abuse that had started getting worse, the isolation he inflicted on her and separating her from her friends and sister (her biggest support), his gambling and consequent debt that kept increasing, and his paranoia that kept getting worse. She also shares what happened when he moved out and back in again a couple of times.
In Ep 268 - Part 4, Kimberley started sharing what happened in the final six months of them living together, which is what she allowed because she wanted to protect her kids. She shared all the crazy things he did and beliefs he held and how she always felt like she was walking on eggshells around her ex. And then how one day, he started telling her how easy it would be to kill her - that all he had to do was come over and strangle her. And then he taunted her – repeatedly walked towards her and then away. And then the next day - raping her.
In Ep 269 - Part 5, Kimberley explains how she felt completely stuck with nowhere to go after calling the Police for advice and being told she could take an AVO out that would protect her, but not her children. She talks more about his violent outbursts and his sexist attitudes and tells us about the suicide threats he would make to their children.
Kimberley also shares the details of the night the nightmare she was living finally came to an end and what happened after that.
In this episode, Kimberley shares the final part of her story.
She talks about how the kids had no interest in seeing their father (and still don't 7 years later after the police took him away), how she had no sleep for two years as he continued to breach court orders and she lived on high alert.
She also talks about the court process and the supervised visits and phone calls that were ordered for the children to spend time with their dad. And how he would continue to use these phone calls as a way to torment Kimberley and even do things like bark at her. She also talks about what it was like at the contact centre for supervised visits and about the Independent Children's Lawyer that was provided.
Kimberley also talks about finding out about her ex's new partner and their two children and the emotions that came along with that.
And finally, Kimberley shares how she gained her freedom and the empowerment that has come from sharing her story. She also talks about the impacts the whole experience has had on her, from a mental health perspective and otherwise, and how she feels about it now. And lastly - the next steps for Kimberley.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Ep 263 - Kimberley's Story (Part 1) HERE.
Listen to Ep 264 - Kimberley's Story (Part 2) HERE.
Listen to Ep 267 - Kimberley's Story (Part 3) HERE.
Listen to Ep 268 - Kimberley's Story (Part 4) HERE.
Listen to Ep 269 - Kimberley's Story (Part 5) HERE.
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
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This week on the show, single mum Kimberley shares Part 5 of her story.
Please note that these contain sensitive topics on domestic abuse and violence.
It is recommended you listen to Parts 1 - 4 prior to listening to Part 5, but here's a short recap of the past episodes.
In Ep 263 - Part 1, Kimberley talked about growing up in a single mum household and the relationship she had with her own father, the night she met her husband, and how (what she thought was going to be) a one night stand turned into a very toxic and abusive relationship. She shared the story of the early days of their relationship, up until the birth of her daughter, and the red flags and abusive tendencies that started appearing.
In Ep 264 - Part 2, Kimberley's story continued. She talked about how the abusive tendencies started escalating and she shared her experience of what she would later find out was known as the cycle of domestic violence. She also talked about how she gained the courage to leave him, though it was the first of many attempts she made to leave the relationship, and how six months later he wormed his way back in.
In Ep 267 - Part 3, Kimberley shares the further violent and abusive outbursts of her ex, and the safety measures she started taking to protect herself (and how she perceived this as being normal), the financial abuse that had started getting worse, the isolation he inflicted on her and separating her from her friends and sister (her biggest support), his gambling and consequent debt that kept increasing, and his paranoia that kept getting worse. She also shares what happened when he moved out and back in again a couple of times.
In Ep 268 - Part 4, Kimberley started sharing what happened in the final six months of them living together, which is what she allowed because she wanted to protect her kids. She shared all the crazy things he did and beliefs he held and how she always felt like she was walking on eggshells around her ex. And then how one day, he started telling her how easy it would be to kill her - that all he had to do was come over and strangle her. And then he taunted her – repeatedly walked towards her and then away. And then the next day - raping her.
In this episode, Kimberley explains how she felt completely stuck with nowhere to go after calling the Police for advice and being told she could take an AVO out that would protect her, but not her children.
She talks more about his violent outbursts - throwing raw eggs all over the walls of the kitchen and dining room, hitting their daughter with their phone, and spitting on his son's bedroom door - and his sexist attitudes - expecting Kimberley to clean up after him, and their daughter to clean up after her brother. She also tells us about the suicide threats he would make to their children.
Kimberley also shares the details of the night the nightmare she was living finally came to an end...
Finally, we discuss:
Stay tuned for next week, where Kimberley shares the final part of her story - Part 6.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Ep 263 - Kimberley's Story (Part 1) HERE.
Listen to Ep 264 - Kimberley's Story (Part 2) HERE.
Listen to Ep 267 - Kimberley's Story (Part 3) HERE.
Listen to Ep 268 - Kimberley's Story (Part 4) HERE.
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.
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This week on the show, single mum Kimberley shares Part 4 of her story.
Please note that these contain sensitive topics on domestic abuse and violence.
It is recommended you listen to Parts 1 - 3 prior to listening to Part 4, but here's a short recap of the past episodes.
In Ep 263 - Part 1, Kimberley talked about growing up in a single mum household and the relationship she had with her own father, the night she met her husband, and how (what she thought was going to be) a one night stand turned into a very toxic and abusive. She shared the story of the early days of their relationship, up until the birth of her daughter, and the red flags and abusive tendencies that started appearing.
In Ep 264 - Part 2, Kimberley's story continued. She talked about how the abusive tendencies started escalating and she shared her experience of what she would later find out was known as the cycle of domestic violence. She also talked about how she gained the courage to leave him, though it was the first of many attempts she made to leave the relationship, and how six months later he wormed his way back in.
In Ep 267 - Part 3, Kimberley shares the further violent and abusive outbursts of her ex, and the safety measures she started taking to protect herself (and how she perceived this as being normal), the financial abuse that had started getting worse, the isolation he inflicted on her and separating her from her friends and sister (her biggest support), his gambling and consequent debt that kept increasing, and his paranoia that kept getting worse. She also shares what happened when he moved out and back in again a couple of times.
In this episode, Kimberley starts sharing what happened in the final six months of them living together.
Kimberely really struggled the day he packed his things and moved back in with her. He started drinking and commenting on her weight and telling her that he was embarrassed to be seen with her. And that was just during the car ride back to her home. She questioned what she'd done, and felt sad, scared and lost. She just wanted to protect her children.
In this episode, Kimberley shares:
Kimberley always felt like she was walking on eggshells around her ex. And then one day, he started telling Kimberley how easy it would be to kill her. He said that all he had to do was come over and strangle her. And then he taunted her – repeatedly walked towards her and then away.
Stay tuned for next week, where Kimberley shares Part 5 of her story.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Ep 263 - Kimberley's Story (Part 1) HERE.
Listen to Ep 264 - Kimberley's Story (Part 2) HERE.
Listen to Ep 267 - Kimberley's Story (Part 3) HERE.
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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This week on the show, single mum Kimberley shares Part 3 of her story.
In Ep 263 - Part 1, Kimberley talked about growing up in a single mum household and the relationship she had with her own father, the night she met her husband, and how (what she thought was going to be) a one night stand turned into a very toxic and abusive. She shared the story of the early days of their relationship, up until the birth of her daughter, and the red flags and abusive tendencies that started appearing.
In Ep 264 - Part 2, Kimberley's story continued. She talked about how the abusive tendencies started escalating and she shared her experience of what she would later find out was known as the cycle of domestic violence. She also talked about how she gained the courage to leave him, though it was the first of many attempts she made to leave the relationship, and how six months later he wormed his way back in.
In this episode, Kimberley shares the further violent and abusive outbursts of her ex, and the safety measures she started taking to protect herself (and how she perceived this as being normal), the financial abuse that had started getting worse, the isolation he inflicted on her and separating her from her friends and sister (her biggest support), his gambling and consequent debt that kept increasing, his paranoia that kept getting worse, and how she got the courage to call the Domestic Violence Crises Service for the first time.
She also shares the events that led up to the second time that she left him and how it affected her kids, who were 4 and 10 at this stage, and the disaster that happened when she allowed him to temporarily stay at their place.
Kimberley also talks about how he eventually left again and moved away - a couple of hours away. Kimberley shares the horrors of what he put their kids through during that time, and how he neglected to care for them, and how ultimately she let him move back in, to keep her children safe as she could be there to protect them.
Stay tuned for next week, where Kimberley shares Part 4 of her story.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Ep 263 - Kimberley's Story (Part 1) HERE.
Listen to Ep 264 - Kimberley's Story (Part 2) HERE.
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Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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This week on the show, I have Simon Favorito joining me.
Simon's passion for cooking began at an early age captivated by the art and alchemy of food. In his early 20's and several years into his food career, Simon's life took an unexpected turn when he became unwell and was burdened by chronic health issues leaving him feeling unwell, in pain and constantly exhausted. After several years of treatments and procedures there seemed to be no helpful solutions in sight. It was at this time Simon was guided to explore whole foods medicine and traditional healing practices leading him on a path to wellness, and ultimately regaining his health.
Since then, Simon's passion for natural healing and food has led him to study and work in a variety of healing modalities and integrate principles of natural healing and wellness into his cooking and teaching. Today Simon is a whole foods chef and holistic nutrition coach. He shares the life-enhancing potential of plant-based whole foods through cooking classes, wellness retreats and private consultations.
In this episode, Simon discusses:
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This week on the show, I have Heidi Hadley joining me.
Heidi originally trained in mainstream medicine as a Medical Technical Officer in Neurophysiology at the University Hospital (formerly the Queen Elizabeth) Birmingham, UK. It was whilst working there that a number of her patients suffering from side effects to their anti-epileptic drugs informed her that they received regular complementary/natural therapy treatments to alleviate the side effects of their pharmaceutical drugs.
After thorough research, Heidi decided to study and train in Natural Therapies. Heidi has also completed a Phytotherapy course with Bioforce UK, studying the use of herbs with health. Heidi has a holistic approach to her treatments. Rather than deal with the symptoms of a problem, she aims to deal with the root cause. Treating the whole person is Heidi's objective.
Heidi started her career in natural therapies in 2001 and has acquired many different techniques over the years to bring greater choice to her clients. She ran clinics in England treating people with serious disabilities and many of these clients suffered from Multiple Sclerosis.
Heidi is the founder of Total Somatics®, an online program designed to reduce pain, improve posture, increase mobility, develop mindfulness and allow you to resume or continue with the activities you love to do. She is a Certified Clinical Somatic Educator and Somatic Movement Teacher in the work of Thomas Hanna. Heidi is also a qualified Pilates instructor. This gives her clients greater awareness of their bodies, movement patterns and educating them with a skill set so they can perform specific exercises for 10-20 minutes each day in the comfort and privacy of their own home.
In this episode, Heidi discusses:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Find out more about Heidi here, and get lots of free resources here. You can also check out her podcast: Somatic Movement & Mindset. which is available on all major podcast platforms.
Connect with Heidi on Instagram and Facebook, or YouTube here.
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This week on the show, single mum Kimberley shares Part 2 of her story.
In the last episode (Ep 263 - Part 1), Kimberley talked about growing up in a single mum household and the relationship she had with her own father, the night she met her husband, and how (what she thought was going to be) a one night stand turned into a very toxic and abusive. She shared the story of the early days of their relationship, up until the birth of her daughter, and the red flags and abusive tendencies that started appearing.
In this part, Kimberley's story continues. She talks about how the abusive tendencies started further creeping in, and how she ended up in a situation where walking on eggshells and being on alert at all times were the norm. Her partner started being very nasty to her, saying horrible things to her, mocking her, and gaslighting her - even trying to convince her that she had postnatal depression. He also started drinking a lot more and became more controlling and abusive about their finances. His needs always came first.
In this episode, Kimberley shares her experience of what she would later find out was known as the cycle of domestic violence.
After a horrendous experience where her partner bashed her head against the wall whilst she was holding their baby, Kimberley got an AVO out and left him. This would be the first of many attempts she made to leave the relationship.
With the support of her sister, she lived the single mum life, sharing the care of their daughter with him, for six months. That was until he wormed his way back in again. Again, he started out on his best behaviour, but it didn't last long.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Ep 263 - Kimberley's Story (Part 1) HERE.
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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This week on the show, single mum Kimberley shares part 1 of her story.
In this episode, Kimberley talks about growing up in a single mum household and the relationship she had with her own father. Never did she expect to have a similar situation as she grew up and had her own children.
In Part 1 of this series, Kimberley talks about the night she met her husband, and how (what she thought was going to be) a one night stand turned into a relationship.
She didn't know it at the time, but this relationship would last many many years and turn very toxic and abusive.
Kimberley shares how there were some jealous tendencies and red flags during the early days of her relationship, but overall it wasn't too bad until they moved in together. Then things changed.
She fairly quickly found out about his debts, and soon became unexpectedly pregnant. It was at this stage that things took a turn for the worse. She started seeing some strange behaviour from her partner. He had a very nonchalant reaction to the pregnancy and decided to take up smoking, despite never having smoked and knowing full well that Kimberley had quit cold turkey upon finding out she was pregnant and was struggling. He had also started treating Kimberley horribly.
Kimberley shares how she got very unwell prior to giving birth, and also afterwards. She was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy and her partner refused to pay for the medication that she needed.
This was only the beginning of the abuse that Kimberley endured during her relationship with her ex.
Stay tuned for Part 2, dropping next week.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.
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In this episode, we celebrate the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast turning five years old. That's five years of recording, editing, and producing weekly episodes, and speaking to AMAZING women. I’m really proud of this accomplishment and the ripple effect it’s had on women, and I'm so appreciative of the entire Single Mother Survival Guide podcast community - those who listen, those who share, and those who contribute.
In this episode, I share the journey that I've been on in the last five years, and the great things that have come from it. Six of my Thrive Tribe members also share what they love about the community, and what the community has done for them.
Thanks for being a part of the ride!
Love,
Julia
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Blog post - FIVE CHOICES WE HAVE THAT IMPACT OUR MINDSET.
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This week on the show, I have Nikki Knieriem joining me.
Nikki is the owner of Mum-Me Fit Time, a mother of two young boys, a part-time primary school teacher and a lover of all things health. Nikki is passionate about helping women to optimise their health by focusing on four main pillars; exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress reduction. Through her own experiences as a mum, she understands that time is limited, the to-do list is always long and often your own self-care practices fall further down the priority list. Nikki loves helping women to unlock barriers and practice self-care without adding overwhelm or one more thing to the to-do list.
In this episode, Nikki shares:
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Find out more about Nikki, and download her 7 days of 5-minute workouts here.
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This week on the show, I have a single mum, Lucy Kippist, sharing her story.
It was three years ago, that Lucy was blindsided and told her marriage was over. Her boys were five and almost three years old. What ensued was 8 months of trying everything she could to make things with her husband work. When that failed, Lucy eventually moved out and began the process of healing and moving on with her life.
In this episode, Lucy talks about:
Lucy also shares some amazing words of wisdom and is a true inspiration. She has a really positive attitude and is now even able to look back and be grateful for the experience she went through and how she grew as a result. I think you will love this episode!
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This week on the show, I have Alena Turley joining me.
Alena is a Sydney-based community founder, podcaster, and Hapkido instructor. Founder of the Soul Mama Hub, Alena helps home-based mothers who feel lost find their way back to themselves and become better custodians of their bodies, their families, and the environment.
In this episode, Alena shares her story of single parenthood and a host of challenges that left her homeless and hopeless.
After five years of deep healing and re-evaluation, life led her in exciting directions. In this session, she shares where her interest in an ethical lifestyle came from, and the simple changes we can make to help take care of the earth.
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To learn more about Alena and what she does, visit https://soulmamahub.com/.
Get your FREE one-page checklist of simple actions you can take today to live in a more eco-conscious way HERE.
You can also connect with Alena on Instagram here, and on Facebook here.
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This week on the show, I have Carrie Ibbetson joining me.
Carrie Ibbetson believes healing of the mouth comes from multiple aspects, with one of the biggest challenges being the time it takes people to learn why things are breaking down and motivating themselves to make changes in their habits or products. Her 25+ year career in dentistry allows her to understand oral health challenges and see solutions from multiple facets.
Recognizing this challenge early in her dental hygiene career she started coaching her patients into healthier mouths with great success. In 2010 she took that knowledge and insight online where she has been successfully motivating people globally to make a change and see results with her online course and membership community. Her community of over 30k help her gain insight and see the many challenges the consumer is facing daily.
Her passion drives a high success rate that helps both professionals and consumers see what is possible when people become empowered and motivated about their own oral health journey!
In this episode, Carrie shares:
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Find out more about Carrie: https://www.carrieibbetson.com/
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Homeschooling whilst in lockdown... is there anything worse? In this week's episode, I chat about what worked for us last year, and how things have changed this year.
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Small constructive actions taken on a daily or routine basis can quickly give you a sense of accomplishment, forward momentum, and literally change your life.
This week on the show, I share some ideas for daily habits to implement in your life.
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This week on the show, I share some tips to look after yourself as a new mum.
When I became a new mum, I remember feeling incredibly overwhelmed. I was in this beautiful love bubble with my new baby, and I’d never felt happier, but my relationship with my partner was suffering and I felt like a wreck.
Our relationship ended two months after our daughter was born, and it meant that a lot of things I had planned for didn’t happen. I was in survival mode. But it also taught me about what was important, and how to look after myself as a new mum.
Here are my top tips to look after yourself as a new mum, newly single or not.
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This week on the show, I chat about ten of my favourite (and unexpected) perks of being a single mother.
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This week on the show, I have a single mum, Julia, sharing her story.
Julia has been a single mum since 2018 and is a part of my Thrive Tribe community.
When Julia met her partner, their relationship progressed quite quickly and they soon moved in together. In 2013, she gave birth to their first baby which was the beginning of a spiral of trauma for Julia. Julia also suffered from PND after the birth, which was when her partner's narcissistic tendencies started showing up.
Julia and her partner were married shortly before their second son was born a few years later.
Gradually over the years, Julia's husband started showing some strange behavior. He lied, he was very deceptive, and he had trouble sleeping. He was also starting to get involved in violent situations with strangers.
Concerned about these things, his mood swings and paranoia, and because he was starting to get sores all over his body, Julia spoke to a doctor.
Not long after, Julia's husband confessed to her that he was a drug addict. Julia tried to support him but eventually she told him to leave while he sobered up after he had a psychotic episode and hit her.
In 2018, Julia took their kids on a holiday, and when they returned, he had emptied the house of his belongings and moved to Queensland.
In this episode, Julia also talks about:
Julia has been through a lot and is a true inspiration, and I think you will love this episode!
Links mentioned in the episode:
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This week on the show, I chat about the things I considered and the questions I asked myself before deciding to move in with my partner, the fears I had, and how I moved through them.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE
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This week on the show, I have a single mum, Kate, sharing her story.
Kate has been a single mum for 2.5 years and is a part of my Thrive Tribe community.
Kate shares:
Links mentioned in the episode:
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In this episode, I touch base with an anonymous guest I chatted with in 2020 where she shared her experience of living with sexual abuse over a two part episode series.
At the time, she had been a single mum for two and a half years. and had two daughters, aged two and four.
In Part 1, episode 191, my guest shared her experience with domestic violence, and specifically the sexual abuse she received from her partner of over 10 years. She left him when she was 8 months pregnant with her second daughter.
She also shared how her experience led to her interest and research into psychology and neurology, the support she received from Lifeline and 1800 Respect, and how she learned about domestic violence and came to the realisation that she herself was in an abusive relationship.
In Part 2, episode 192, she continued her story. Along with sharing how her relationship came to an end, she also talked about:
In this episode, Part 3, my guest fills us in on what she has been up to over the last year and the tremendous growth that she has had coming out the other side of her experience and the happiness that she now feels.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Listen to Episode 191 (Part 1) HERE.
Listen to Episode 192 (Part 2) HERE.
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Are you worried about your child (or children) having anxiety? Not sure how to help them?
In this episode, I chat with the lovely Deb Hopper. As a practicing Occupational Therapist, Deb Hopper has over 20 years of experience working with children and adults who struggle with autism, anxiety, emotional regulation, and sensory processing difficulties.
Deb chats with me in this episode about:
Deb enjoys working in her private practice and supervises and mentors Occupational Therapists. She loves to create resources, online courses, and books for adults and children and is the author of the book Teaching Kids to Manage Anxiety: Superstar Practical Strategies. She is passionate about helping kids reduce their anxiety and worries in every facet of their life at home, school, and in the community.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
To learn more about Deb and what she does, plus get access to resources, visit https://www.lifeskills4kids.com.au/tip-sheets/.
You can purchase Deb's book, Teaching Kids to Manage Anxiety: Superstar Practical Strategies, HERE.
You can also connect with Deb on Instagram here, on Facebook here and here, on LinkedIn here, and on Twitter here.
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On Tuesday, the 11th of May 2021, the 2021-22 Australian Budget was released. Confused about what the changes are and how they affect you?
In this episode, I chat with the lovely Katherine Hayes, Director and Principal Adviser at Hayes and Co Insurance Services, who breaks down the Budget for us and shares how it affects single parents and women.
She discusses the changes in areas likely to impact us including housing, superannuation, tax, childcare, medical, Centrelink, and domestic violence.
Katherine has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry and has specialized in providing personal protection strategy advice since 2008. Katherine has won multiple awards for her role as a risk specialist and customer service awards. Katherine is a published author and the co-host of the personal finance education podcast Money Madams. And she also sits on the advisory board of a major insurance company and helps with policy direction, product design, client service standards, and initiatives along with policy improvement and client advocacy matters.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Get in touch with Katherine, and check out Hayes and Co Insurance Services HERE.
Check out the Money Madams Podcast HERE.
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This month marks eight years of single parenting for me, and I have learned a lot over these years.
By no means do I have everything sorted at all times. There are some really difficult aspects of single parenting that I struggle with, but I have learned some lessons that have definitely made life as a single mum easier, and have even helped me to thrive.
In this episode, I share some of the most useful lessons I have learned about single motherhood.
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For many of us single mums, Mother’s Day can be a harder day than most. Particularly if you have come from a situation where you were previously pampered and spoilt on Mother’s Day by your partner at the time, or if it’s your first Mother’s Day as a single mum. It can be a reminder as to what has been lost.
If you’re feeling vulnerable this Mother’s Day, here are some tips to ease the struggle.
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This week on the show, I have Liz joining me. For 25 years, Liz was married to a gambling addict.
In hindsight, the first red flag was when her ex never paid her back for her engagement ring. He had told her he wasn't good with money and had spent the money intended for the ring.
One day Liz went to buy groceries from the joint spending account and all the money was gone. Over time, her ex finally admitted to having a gambling problem.
When Liz was in hospital having their first baby, her ex completely drained her bank accounts. The same thing happened when she was in hospital having their second baby.
Not wanting anyone thinking badly of him, she kept the secret to herself and spent years covering for him and paying people back that he owed money to.
Over the years, things went from bad to worse, and he even started gaslighting her, which resulted in Liz thinking she was imagining things. They experienced breaking up and getting back together, gambling counselling and rehab attempts, holidays where he disappeared gambling the entire time, suicide attempts and threats, and so much more. Liz shares how her ex even stole money from their daughters.
This is a sad story, but ultimately one of hope, inspiration, and empowerment. Liz finds the strength to leave her husband and her toxic marriage for good and starts the new chapter of her life.
In this episode, Liz shares Part 2 of her story (check out last week's episode, Episode 244, where she shares Part 1).
Links mentioned in the episode:
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This week on the show, I have Liz joining me. For 25 years, Liz was married to a gambling addict.
In hindsight, the first red flag was when her ex never paid her back for her engagement ring. He had told her he wasn't good with money and had spent the money intended for the ring.
One day Liz went to buy groceries from the joint spending account and all the money was gone. Over time, her ex finally admitted to having a gambling problem.
When Liz was in hospital having their first baby, her ex completely drained her bank accounts. The same thing happened when she was in hospital having their second baby.
Not wanting anyone thinking badly of him, she kept the secret to herself and spent years covering for him and paying people back that he owed money to.
Over the years, things went from bad to worse, and he even started gaslighting her, which resulted in Liz thinking she was imagining things. They experienced breaking up and getting back together, gambling counselling and rehab attempts, holidays where he disappeared gambling the entire time, suicide attempts and threats, and so much more. Liz shares how her ex even stole money from their daughters.
This is a sad story, but ultimately one of hope, inspiration, and empowerment. Liz finds the strength to leave her husband and her toxic marriage for good and starts the new chapter of her life.
In this episode, Liz shares Part 1 of her story (stay tuned for next week, where she shares Part 2).
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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When my daughter was younger, every time she was with her father, I would worry that my ex may not bring her back. It’s a feeling I hope most won’t ever know. But for a small percentage of us, the possibility is real.
During those times, I would go through a period of a few dark, dark days. And even though I’ve spent years working on my mindset, sometimes the darkness was still hard to shake.
If you can relate to that fear, then you are not alone. In this episode, I share ten strategies that used to help me. I hope that by sharing some strategies that worked for me, perhaps you will find some that will work for you too.
Links mentioned in the episode:
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Co-parenting. It’s a word that can evoke enough anxiety in someone to induce a panic attack. Or maybe it’s so smooth sailing, it doesn’t bring you a worry in the world.
Love it or hate it, it’s sure to be a conversation starter at any single mums group.
In this episode, I give you a summary of three common co-parenting styles.
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In this episode, I give you some more updates about life plus something I'm working on, and share some information with you about Thrive Tribe which is currently open for enrollment!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thrive Tribe is currently OPEN for enrollment. Sign up HERE.
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In this episode, I give a brief update on my time since Perth and also announce something special :)
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In this episode, I give a brief update on my time in Perth.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Listen to episode 194 - Dealing with heartbreak in a pandemic HERE.
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In this episode, I discuss getting through milestones as a single mother, and how to reflect on the past and celebrate these moments, rather than be sad, feel lonely and wish things were different.
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In this episode, I discuss why we suffer from single mum guilt, and how to manage it.
Links mentioned in the episode:
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Listen to Episode 011 - Why being a single mum is awesome HERE.
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In this episode, I share ten crucial lessons for single mothers to learns ASAP.
What have you learned since becoming a single mother?
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In this episode, I share five tools that make my day better each and every day.
What helps you in your day?
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In this episode, Kellie shares her experience of becoming a single mum. She talks about the financial struggles and panic attacks that came with it, her co-parenting relationship and arrangement, and how motherhood changed her priorities and led her to a complete career overhaul from teacher to energy healer.
We also talk about her son's first day of pre-school, and the emotions that came with that, the lack of support that exists when women miscarry, and her connection to her inner self and her spirituality and how that evolved from when she was a child.
In addition, Kellie runs us through what the seven Chakras are and why it's important that they are clear, how a "person clearing", "womb clearing", and "spiralling" can help us, and getting back into our feminine energy.
Finally, she runs us through her advice for new single mums!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Jump on the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
Connect with Kellie on Instagram here.
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Got kids starting at school this year? This milestone is tough as a single mother. In this episode, I share my experience of my daughter first starting school, and why it's so hard for us. PLUS I share some strategies to help you get through it.
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This episode is sponsored by Reading Eggs - the multi-award winning online learn to read program for children aged 2-13 that makes learning to read easy and fun! Sign up for the FREE 30-day trial HERE.
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In this week's podcast episode, I play a FB Live I did in the Single Mother Survival Guide Support Forum Facebook group about how to navigate new partners and introducing them to your kids.
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Alisa is a single mum and has four boys.
After a wildfire in her neighbouring town in California, Alisa decided to pack up, sell her things, and go travelling with her youngest two boys who are 6 and 8 years old. They booked their flight to the Philippines to start a travelling adventure. And then COVID-19 hit. After booking flights to other international places such as Ireland and France, which were also subsequently cancelled, they decided to travel around the USA.
In this episode, Alisa chats with Julia about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Alisa on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram @Ourlighttravels.
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Six years ago, Lisa moved to Australia from Germany. Last year she found out she was pregnant in the middle of a motorbike trip from Sydney to Byron Bay. She had unexpectedly fallen pregnant with a man she had just started dating.
All her pre-conceived ideas of how life and family "should" look like, especially when having a baby, were challenged and her journey of thinking about what she should do, and how it should look like had begun.
In this episode, Lisa shares her story. She also talks about how the father of the baby reacted when she told him the news, what her decision process with what to do looked like, and what her co-parenting plan is when not knowing the father of the baby that well. Lisa also gives her advice to women who have also unexpectedly fallen pregnant with someone they've just started dating and who intend on becoming single mothers.
Links mentioned in the episode:
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In this episode, I give you my tips on how to start the year off right.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Episode 88 - Goal setting for single mums HERE.
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In this episode, I have Marie, a single mum and member of my Thrive Tribe community joining me.
Marie met her husband when they were both working in the British Royal Navy. They served on the same ship together for over five years at which point they decided she would leave so they could get married and have children.
After they got married and had a child, their marriage started to present cracks, and Marie agreed to immigrate to Australia with her husband in the hope that things would get better for their relationship.
Marie found herself, mostly alone, in a foreign country, with a toddler and a new baby and suffering with Post Natal Depression.
At the same time, her relationship with her husband got worse and the emotional abuse she was receiving increased.
They moved across the country to be closer to her (then) husband's parents and things only got worse. Her husband and his family were incredibly unsupportive of her joining the Police Force Academy to fulfil her dream of joining the Police Force. To make matters worse, Marie then suffered a stroke.
Before long she realised she had completely lost herself.
In this episode, Marie shares her story. She talks about:
Today, Marie is a single mum, she has a positive go-getter attitude, she is a full-time police officer, she is starting to get back to being her, and is working on improving things every day. I'm incredibly proud of Marie; she is a true inspiration!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Join Thrive Tribe here.
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This week on the show I have Jess, a single mum and member of my Thrive Tribe community, sharing her story.
Jess talks about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist here.
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Thinking of moving, or moving soon? Listen to this episode about moving as a single mum. In it, I share my top ten tips for moving as a single mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist here.
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Annabelle Wilson met her husband when she was 19 years old. He had already been diagnosed with brain cancer and had been given 18 months to live. He was 22 years old.
They ended up sharing ten beautiful years together. They got married and then Annabelle fell pregnant.
When she was seven months pregnant, her loving husband, Josh, lost his battle with cancer. Annabelle gave birth to their beautiful daughter, Primrose, a couple of months later on Josh's birthday.
In this episode, Annabelle shares her story.
She also talks about:
Annabelle is such an inspiration. She has an incredibly positive attitude and mindset and I'm so happy to have her on the show.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Find out more about Cure Brain Cancer Foundation HERE.
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Alexandra Collier is an award-winning writer and playwright from Melbourne.
She has spent over a decade in New York working in theatre, TV, print and advertising; her plays have been produced Off-Broadway. In Australia, her plays have been produced and developed at Sydney Theatre Company, La Mama and the Hayes Theatre Co.
She has also written for a range of mediums and people, including Esther Perel, Showtime and the Good Weekend magazine (The Age/Sydney Morning Herald). Her recent article for the Good Weekend described her journey of becoming a single mother by choice, using donor sperm. You can read that article here.
Her TV show Inconceivable, based on her experience of becoming a solo mother by choice, is currently under option by Revlover.
Alexandra now lives in Melbourne with her 14-month-old son, conceived using donor sperm.
In this episode, along with sharing her story, Ally also talks about
Ally also shares her advice for others thinking about becoming single mothers by choice.
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In this week's podcast episode, I chat with my beautiful friend, and Gogglebox star, Isabelle Silbery. We catch up on:
Links mentioned in the episode:
You can listen to the previous episodes with Isabelle, 136 and 137 here and here.
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In this week's podcast episode, I chat with Zoe about her experience escaping an abusive relationship and how the struggle she had in explaining to her son where his dad was led her to write the book: Where Is My Daddy? This is a beautifully written, and illustrated, book that helps explain to children in similar circumstances why they aren’t seeing their dad right now.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Find out more, and purchase the book here: www.whereismydaddybook.com.
Contact Zoe by emailing here at [email protected]
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The mindset series continues... I'm sharing some of my favourite tools and strategies with you to shift your mindset from negative to positive. Here is the fourth episode in the series.
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The mindset series continues... I'm sharing some of my favourite tools and strategies with you to shift your mindset from negative to positive. Here is the third episode in the series.
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The mindset series continues... I'm sharing some of my favourite tools and strategies with you to shift your mindset from negative to positive. Here is the second one.
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In the following few weeks, I'm going to share some of my favourite tools and strategies with you to shift your mindset from negative to positive. Here is the first one.
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Contemplating a skiing trip with your kids as a single mum? Listen to this first.
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Short and sweet this week: a quick update.
Thrive Tribe is now open. Sign up HERE.
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Megan Dalla-Camina is the Founder and CEO of Women Rising, a best-selling author, women’s mentor, speaker and coach and one of the world’s leading experts on women’s leadership, wellbeing and empowerment.
Megan is a global advocate for women, dedicated to helping women step into their power, create what they truly want and live with grace, ease and wellbeing. She's appeared on NBC, CNN, CBS News, and in hundreds of media outlets including Forbes and as a columnist for Psychology Today. She also has two masters degrees, a partial PhD and yoga and meditation teaching qualifications.
Along with all of this, Megan has a 19-year-old son and has been a single mum since he was 18 months old.
In this episode, Megan shares her career and single mum journeys with us.
We also talk about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thrive Tribe opens September 30th. Jump on the waitlist HERE.
Download the Inner Critic Guide HERE.
Sign up to Megan's Radical Confidence Masterclass HERE.
Find more on Megan HERE.
Connect with Megan on Instagram here and here.
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Stacey was 18 years old and homeless when she met her (now ex) husband. He played the rescuer but over time she began to see his manipulative tendencies, and the strength that she gained over the 12 years she was with him started to threaten him.
Throughout the relationship, she was also dealing with an undiagnosed mental illness - borderline personality disorder, and drug addiction.
Four years ago she hit rock bottom. Her love for her son saved from suicide that night and that resulted in her getting help the very next day. Since then she has completely turned her life around and also remarried.
In this episode, Stacey shares her story.
We also talk about:
Stacey also shares some brilliant advice for other single mums and her favourite things about being a single mum.
Stacey is a true inspiration, and I hope you love this episode!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Sign up to the 10 day FREE Get your Sparkle Back Challenge HERE.
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Connect with Stacey on Facebook here and here, and on Instagram here and here. Or search for Resilience Voyage on the platform of your choice!
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Samantha X is a journalist, an author, a business owner, a high-class escort and a madam. And she’s also a single mum.
I'm delighted to have Samantha X on the show this week. We talk about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Sign up to the 10 day FREE Get your Sparkle Back Challenge HERE.
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.
Checkout podcast episode 202 - Introducing Thrive Tribe HERE.
For help with alcohol abuse, visit AAmeetings.org.au, Smart Recovery, South Pacific Private, and check out the book: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace.
Visit Samantha X After Dark HERE.
Connect with Samantha X on Instagram HERE and Twitter HERE.
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In this episode, I share eight first steps to take as a brand new single mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Sign up to the 10 day FREE Get Your sparkle Back Challenge HERE.
Listen to episode 208, with Lynn Jimenez, HERE.
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Happy fourth birthday to the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast!! Thanks so much for being a part of the journey.
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In this episode, I answer more questions sent in by listeners. This week, these questions relate to:
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In this week’s podcast episode, I talk with wife and husband team Poppy and Geoff. Poppy and Geoff have a beautiful love story. They were college sweethearts, who then both went their separate ways and 32 years, and two divorces later each, they came back together.
Poppy and Geoff are Certified Supreme Court Family Law Mediators and Relationship Counselors with expertise in neuroscience.
As Certified Parenting Experts, and Certified Myers Briggs Practitioners, they offer guidance to parents and co-parents, to help them move forward and flourish in their life.
In this episode, Poppy and Geoff talk about three tools that we can use to better understand our ex-partners and ourselves, and how we can use this knowledge to better our co-parenting relationships and to improve the parent/child relationship we have with our kids.
These tools include:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Find out more about poppy and Geoff, and contact them here.
Connect with Poppy and Geoff on Instagram and Facebook.
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Lynn Jimenez (based in Southern California), is a mental health therapist, yoga instructor, and single mum. She's also the founder of Connect.Flow.Grow - a platform that provides parents with easy to use tools so they can teach their kids about feelings and behaviours, reducing stress and frustration in the home, and increasing the MAGIC of family time.
She's had a broad range of experience ranging from the activation in the stress response system, to creating school-based programs to teach kids social-emotional skills, to working with adults in a substance abuse treatment centre.
In this episode, Lynn shares some tips to help you help your kids become emotionally intelligent by teaching them about their feelings and what to do with them. These easy to use tools will help parents and kids manage their emotions, will bring them closer together and will help promote peace in the home.
We also talk about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Visit Lynn's website Connect.Flow.Grow here.
Lynn has been kind enough to provide us with a discount code (SINGLEMUM20) to her foundational course or to enrol in her ongoing membership.
Connect with Lynn on Instagram and Facebook.
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In this episode, I share seven lessons I learned as a single mum that will be sure to help you too.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Blog post: 9 REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO FIND YOUR SINGLE MUM TRIBE.
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Paula Booth was very much in love with an amazing man when after almost 8 years together he decided that he didn't want to have kids after all. Paula wasn't sure if she could have children of her own after an accident in 2011 left her with a spinal cord injury which had resulted in her becoming a paraplegic. Nonetheless, she was left with a decision - stay with her partner and forego the chance to try having a child or leave her partner and follow her dream of becoming a mum. Paula chose the latter.
After a brief stint of online dating, Paula decided it wasn't the path she wanted to take and spoke to her GP about becoming a single mother by choice. The GP advised her that she was not suitable for a referral to a fertility clinic because she didn't think she was capable of being a mother, let alone a single mother. How would she teach her child to climb a tree?
She decided to go about it privately and found a site where people who wanted to be donors or co-parent advertise. After a few false matches, she found a donor who was (and still is) in a relationship with a woman who didn't want children and this was their compromise.
After 7 months of trying to conceive, it was successful, and Paula now has a beautiful baby boy, who was 12 weeks old at the time of recording.
In this episode, Paula shares:
Paula is a true inspiration to anyone, and especially to other disabled women to know that they don't have to give up their dreams of being a mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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July 2020... the perfect time to re-focus and plan out the rest of this year, one that will be sure to go down in history. How will you remember 2020?
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Episode 193 (single parenting in the time of coronavirus) HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, I answer more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Blog Post: THE BEST 5 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN OF SINGLE PARENTS.
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In 2015, at 36 years old, Anna von Frances packed up her house, sold all her things and left Canada. With a 40 L backpack and her Chihuahua x Jack Russel, Anna moved to Guatemala.
Six months later, she fell pregnant to a local tattoo artist after a one night stand. Despite pretty much everyone she spoke to about it advising her against having the baby, the father of the unborn child swept in and offered her a family and support. He encouraged her to have the baby. Anna didn't know it at the time, but he would become emotionally abusive.
As her pregnancy progressed, she found herself becoming increasingly reliant on this abusive man and more aware that she was gradually losing her identity and her own circle of friends through the tactics he used to isolate her. She had become a shell of the woman she used to be and was depressed and suicidal.
At 7 months pregnant, Anna packed up her things and escaped Guatemala in the middle of the night, driving over the mountain range into South Mexico.
After she had her daughter, she went back to Guatemala to get back to work and to be around people she knew.
A year later, Anna and her daughter Luna travelled for a year - through Asia and other parts of the world - and then they moved back to Mexico. By the time Luna was 2, they had travelled through 9 countries together.
This year she embarked on her next chapter – becoming a single mum by choice.
In this episode Anna shares:
Anna has such a great vibe and is a true example of an empowered woman.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Join Thrive Tribe HERE.
Connect with Anna on Instagram here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, I share two pieces of BIG news...
Links mentioned in the episode:
Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE.
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In this super length episode, we celebrate 200 episodes of the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast and the amazing community that this has become.
I have invited several past guests on the show to answer three questions:
Thank you to my guests: Krystal, Lisa Kennedy, Evie Farrell, Dapnee, Ashlene Marshall, Isabelle Silbery, Hayley, Melissa Wilson, Nadia Mori, Zoe Hendrix, Amy, Farrah Greville (Miller), and my anonymous guest.
The details for each individual episodes with each guest are listed below.
Thank you also to my listeners from 147 countries of the world. This community wouldn't be what it is without you. Forever grateful.
This is for you xx
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Episodes 174 and 175 with Krystal.
Listen to Episodes 127 and 128 with Lisa Kennedy.
Listen to Episode 172 with Evie Farrell.
Listen to Episodes 184, 185, and 186 with Dapnee.
Listen to Episode 115 with Ashlene Marshall.
Listen to Episodes 136 and 137 with Isabelle Silbery.
Listen to Episodes 131, 132, 133, and 188 with Hayley.
Listen to Episodes 94 and 95 with my anonymous guest.
Listen to Episode 82 with Melissa Wilson.
Listen to Episodes 21, 55, 71, 83, and 111 with Nadia Mori.
Listen to Episode 112 with Zoe Hendrix.
Listen to Episodes 152 and 153 with Amy.
Listen to Episodes 34, 35, and 87 with Farrah Greville (Miller).
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, I chat about the Black Lives Matter movement and what I'm personally doing - listening and educating both myself and my daughter.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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Lisa was 31 when she went to see an IVF specialist to enquire about becoming a single mum by choice. She soon discovered that being a single mother by choice was the path she wanted to embark on.
At 33 she had her son, Teddy, by using donor sperm.
Lisa is now 35, and in this episode she shares:
Lisa also openly shares the struggle she had when the baby arrived and how hard it was doing everything solo, especially during the first four months. She talks about how she underestimated how hard it would be to do everything on her own, and especially how hard it was not having the mental and emotional support, despite having a wonderful support network.
This is an open and honest account of what it's like to be a single mum with a new baby, by choice, or otherwise.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to my journey of becoming a single mother by choice in Episodes 158, 182, and 197.
Listen to other podcast episodes with single mothers by choice - Episodes 76, 59, 14, and 195.
Connect with Lisa on Instagram here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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One of the hardest things my guest this week had to come to terms with was breaking her marriage vows... "till death do us part". But when her husband continued to suffer from depression for over a decade and had no interest in getting better she couldn't go on anymore.
In this episode she discusses:
Links mentioned in the episode:
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Staying organised is a great way to look after your future self and keep you happier. In this episode, I share some quick tips so you can look after your future self too.
I also share some exciting news with you!
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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Prèma was 23 years old when she unexpectedly fell pregnant whilst having a fling. At 24 she gave birth and raised her daughter solo; the father having no interest in having a child.
A few years later, Prèma ended up in a relationship which over time became abusive; her partner rarely remembering the attacks. With time, however, she gained the strength to leave.
Prèma then met the love of her life, Simon, online, and together they welcomed a baby in 2019.
In this episode, Prèma shares her story. She also talks about her father's recent passing and the family dynamics of her own stepfamily, as well as her story of being adopted as a baby and later meeting her birth parents, and how that also helped shape decisions she made later in life.
Prèma now lives happily with her two daughters (aged 13 and 9 months) and Simon, studying, and also doing a job that she absolutely loves.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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Krista was 30 when she decided to become a single mother by choice. She was happy in her job, she had spent time travelling, and she owned her own house. The only thing missing for Krista was a child. And so her path to becoming a single mother by choice began.
In this episode, Krista shares her fertility treatment journey that she has been on for the last 3.5 years to become a single mother by choice. She discusses her 5 IUIs and further IVF treatments, and the emotional rollercoaster that these have entailed. She shares the joy of finally becoming pregnant after 3 years and then the heartbreak of going into early labour and delivering her daughter Stella at 20 weeks.
She talks about navigating the grief, the love and support she has received from people in her life, and facing her first Mother's Day as a mother, albeit a bereaved one.
Krista also talks about how absolutely certain she was that this was the right path for her, and the steps she is taking next. One of her key messages is to not let fear hold you back from becoming a single mother by choice.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to my journey of becoming a single mother by choice in Episodes 158 and 182.
Listen to other podcast episodes with single mothers by choice - Episodes 76, 59, and 14.
Listen to Episode 039 - Mother's Day for Single Mums Mothers - here.
Connect with Krista on Instagram here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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Dealing with heartbreak in a pandemic is not fun. But there can definitely be some positive things about it.
I have been saddened to hear of so many relationships (single mums with new partners) ending in the last couple of months.
In this week's episode, I tell you about the ending of my relationship and how I overcame those initial weeks - dealing with heartbreak in a pandemic.
You are not alone xx
Links mentioned in the episode:
Contact Lifeline or 1800 Respect.
Blog post - What You Need To Consider When Introducing A New Partner To Your Children.
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Single parenting in the time of coronavirus is no easy feat. In this week's episode, I share strategies to help get you through.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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My guest in this week's episode continues her story from last week, about her experience with domestic violence, and specifically the sexual abuse she received from her partner of over 10 years. She left him two and a half years ago when she was 8 months pregnant with her second daughter. Her daughters are now two and four.
This week she shares how her relationship came to an end.
She also talks about:
We also talk about the tremendous growth that she has had coming out the other side of her experience and the happiness that she now feels.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Part 1 HERE.
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My guest in this week's episode has been a single mum for two and a half years. She has two daughters, aged two and four.
In part 1 of this two-part episode, my guest shares her experience with domestic violence, and specifically the sexual abuse she received from her partner of over 10 years. She left him when she was 8 months pregnant with her second daughter.
This is her story.
She also shares how her experience led to her interest and research into psychology and neurology, the support she received from Lifeline and 1800 Respect, and how she learned about domestic violence and came to the realisation that she herself was in an abusive relationship.
Part 2 will be released next week.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this week's episode, my guest from last week continues to share her story.
Last week we discussed the evolution of the relationship that my guest had with her (now) ex-husband, and how one day, six years into their relationship (and completely out of the blue), my guest's (then) husband told her that he wanted to take up cross-dressing, and how over time, he came out as transgender. We also discussed how she handled her husband becoming a woman, becoming a lesbian (by default), having a son (now aged five) and why they ultimately broke up.
In this episode, the conversation continues. We discuss how her ex and the new partner of her ex ended things and how that resulted in a final try to make things work between my guest and her ex. The "what if it could work out after all?" question still lingered, and whilst it didn't work out in the end, it did bring a resolution to her relationship that had not existed before.
We also discuss co-parenting, and how that looked when they lived together again but weren't in a relationship anymore, dating, the best part of single parenting and the challenge moving forward, plus so much more.
This is a Part 2 of a two-part episode. You can listen to Part 1 HERE.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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My guest in this week's episode met the future father of her child when they were in college. They formed a firm friendship which, over time, developed into a relationship, and eventually marriage. They ended up being together for over ten years.
One day, six years into their relationship (and completely out of the blue), my guest's (then) husband told her that he wanted to take up crossdressing. Over time, her husband came out as transgender.
Throughout this time, they had a son (who is now five).
In this episode, my guest discusses how she handled her husband becoming a woman, becoming a lesbian (by default), and why they broke up - and it’s not what you think!
This is her story.
This is a Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 will be released next week.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, we hear from Hayley who last spoke to us in January 2019. In episodes 131 (Part 1), 132 (Part 2), and 133 (Part 3) she shared her story and experience with sudden wife abandonment and the grief that she experienced for the 12 months following.
Hayley thought her relationship with her husband had been a fairytale. They had been together for more than nine years. They had travelled, enjoyed hiking and doing things together in the outdoors, had just finished renovating a home and had just had a baby. Hayley was very much in love. So when her husband's demeanour changed and he then casually told her that he didn't love her anymore, her whole world stopped. But, as shocking as this story is, ultimately it’s a story of hope and one woman's strength. Hayley shared how she dealt with her grief and how she climbed out of the depths of despair.
In this episode, we catch up on what she has been doing in the 12 months since we spoke, and it is nothing short of amazing!
Hayley decided that she was not going to let 2019 be as bad as 2018. She spontaneously bought a motor home and then spent 5 months on the road, with her three-year-old daughter, driving 13,000 km around Australia.
She tells us all about the trip and how pivotal it was in her healing. She talks about the people she met, things that went wrong and how she overcame them, and about the highlights... riding a bike around Uluru with her daughter, making her way through Litchfield National Park, exploring Kakadu and looking for crocodiles, travelling through the outback, swimming with turtles off Fitzroy Island, and so much more. She also shares how she managed the long car drives with a toddler, and how she managed to do everything solo.
Also in this episode, Hayley updates us on the situation with her ex-husband. She tells us about the discovery of her ex having twins with the woman he had has an affair with (and finding out about it via Instagram) and how she overcame the sadness and jealousy that she felt about him having the big family that she always wanted, and how she now sees it is a blessing.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Part 1 with Hayley (Episode 131) HERE.
Listen to Part 2 with Hayley (Episode 132) HERE.
Listen to Part 3 with Hayley (Episode 133) HERE.
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A quick update for you!
Links mentioned in the episode:
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Welcome to the third, and final instalment of Dapnee's incredible story.
In Part 1 of Dapnee's story, we talked about what was going on her 17-year-old life: she had recently graduated high school and had been accepted into a dream university, she wanted to study physics and saw a future as a research scientist, and she had moved into the dorms and started college life. She was excited to begin the next chapter, and the future looked bright.
Things then took a turn and she told us about the night she got raped at a college party, how the Police handled the situation (terribly), and what happened in the weeks following the rape.
In Part 2 we learned about how she discovered she was pregnant three months after the rape, and although she was shocked and scared, it also brought hope and light into a time of her life when she was at her lowest, how she made the decision to keep the baby, being a pregnant teen, suffering from PND, life as a new single mum, and so much more.
Part 3 is the final instalment of our chat. Just when you think things could not have got worse for Dapnee, they did. We talked about how struggling financially led Dapnee to put in a claim for child support, and how this resulted in the unthinkable. Her rapist filed for custody of her daughter.
Dapnee did everything she could, but ultimately the court ruled that he had a right to his daughter. Dapnee faced co-parenting with her rapist.
Dapnee shares:
“When all the odds were against me, you gave me a reason” ~ Unknown.
I have been so honoured to share Dapnee's story over the last three weeks. One that she has never told completely to any of her loved ones. It is a sad story, but Dapnee brings strength, beauty, and bravery, and she is now in a really good place. Dapnee is a true inspiration. She is a go-getter, she is positive, she has drive, she is unstoppable.
*Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is not suitable to listen to within earshot of children.*
Links mentioned in the episode:
It is advised to listen to Part 1 and Part 2 first.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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The future was looking bright for 17-year-old Dapnee. She had recently graduated high school and had been accepted into a dream university. She wanted to study physics and saw a future as a research scientist. She moved into the dorms and started college life. She was excited to begin the next chapter.
In last week's episode (Part 1 of this story), Dapnee tells us the traumatic story if her rape. She paints the picture of what was going on her life at the time, about the shocking way she was treated by law enforcement, what happened at the hospital, and the weeks immediately following the assault.
In this week's episode, her story continues. She tells us about:
Dapnee also shares an incident where her daughter got sick at the age of two and she couldn’t afford medicine, and how that situation prompted her to take a gap year and join the military.
There is no doubt that this is a heartbreaking story, but it is also one of empowerment, strength, beauty, and bravery. Dapnee shares how the tough times gave her the drive that she needed to show people that she would finish school, and how everyone's judgement of being a pregnant teen empowered her to reach for the sky.
*Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is not suitable to listen to within earshot of children.*
Links mentioned in the episode:
It is advised to listen to Part 1 first. You can listen to Part 1 HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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The future was looking bright for 17-year-old Dapnee. She had recently graduated high school and had been accepted into a dream university. She wanted to study physics and saw a future as a research scientist. She moved into the dorms and started college life. She was excited to begin the next chapter.
It was the last week of summer school at university before the start of the fall semester, and she was excited to be invited to a party with some new friends. Dapnee is a positive person and always saw the best in everyone.
She never saw what came next coming.
In Part 1 of this three-part series, Dapnee paints the picture of what was going on her life at the time, about the rape and the shocking way she was treated by law enforcement, what happened at the hospital, and the weeks immediately following the assault.
Please note this episode and topic may act as a trigger for some people, and this episode is not suitable to listen to within earshot of children.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this episode, I talk about how to know if you're ready for a relationship as a single mum, and how to get yourself there.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Purchase The Ultimate Guide On How To Get Relationship Ready For Single Mothers on this page HERE.
Listen to Episode 158, and my lastest speed dating experience HERE.
Listen to Episode 156 - Speed dating; what you need to know - HERE.
Listen to Episode 148 - Let's talk dating - HERE.
Listen to Episode 30 - Interview with dating mindset coach, with veronica Grant - HERE.
Listen to Episode 26 - Everything dating, with Karina Pamamull - HERE.
Listen to Episode 18 - Relaunching your sex life as a single mother, with Jacqueline Hellyer - HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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Curious about becoming a single mother by choice?
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, I take you along on my journey that started last year after a series of events that could not be seen as a coincidence. It's no secret that I would love to have more children, and last year I decided to find out more about becoming a single mother by choice - i.e getting a sperm donor. I started talking about this journey in Episode 158, and this is a continuation of that journey.
I take you along as I speak to my fertility doctor - the lovely Dr Raewyn Teirney about my fertility test results, the two things that were holding me back from going ahead at the time, the sperm donor laws in NSW and what is involved, and the process and costs involved in freezing eggs. I also tell you about my appointment with the counsellor and my feelings that came up after that.
And finally, I tell you about where I am at in that journey today.
I really hope that by sharing my (very personal) journey, anyone who is thinking about this option, especially mums who already have a child with an ex-partner and want more children, will find this informative and interesting to hear.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Read the blog post: "Why a child’s first day at school is so hard on single mums" HERE.
Contact Dr Raewyn Teirney via IVF Australia.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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Almost two years ago, my guest's then-husband casually mentioned to her that he wanted a divorce. She had been married to her husband for over ten years, and they had three children together. The kids were home, it was just like any other day. Except it wasn't.
Although everything had been great in their marriage to begin with, cracks started to appear after the birth of their first child. Although my guest ignored the signs, there had been a loss in their connection.
When the divorce was raised, her husband refused to go to counselling and refused to move out of the house. What happened next was a cruel, slow, drawn-out ending to what had once been a happy marriage. They lived together for six months whilst her husband had an affair right in front of her eyes. My guest did not want to believe it, had been in denial of the affair and clung on for hope, but the discovery of a package and card (and what was written inside the card) from the other woman meant she could no longer pretend it wasn't happening.
In this episode, my guest shares her story. She talks about the warning signs such as how all his goals only revolved around himself and his narcissistic traits, how she became so physically sick with the stress, the trouble that she had in accepting the end of the marriage, and how ultimately she got out of her slump.
Two years on, and with her kids (now aged 11, 8, and 5), my guest has a completely different outlook on life. She sees what happened as a blessing.
She also shares the best thing about being a single mum, and her advice for others in her position.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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The first time my guest was hit by her partner, they were driving to the supermarket. She ended up with a broken nose and a black eye. They had been together for 6 months.
In last week's episode, my anonymous guest told us her story. In this week's episode she shares:
This is Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 can be listened to HERE.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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The first time my guest was hit by her partner, they were driving to the supermarket. She ended up with a broken nose and a black eye. They had been together for 6 months.
Over the following years, my guest would go from being an outgoing, creative, vibrant, excitable woman to someone she didn't recognise.
In this week's episode, my anonymous guest tells her story. She tells us about how every time her partner physically hurt her, the love-bombing would start again, how apologetic he would be, about the affairs that he had, and about how every time she called him out on his unacceptable behaviour, she would get physically attacked; strangled, pushed...her head cut open. And the cycle would start again.
She tells us about how ultimately, her then two-year-old son literally saved her life.
She also discusses:
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 can be listened to next week.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Thank you to this week's sponsor, Invisalign.
Pros And Cons Of Private Health Insurance.
155 - Canna Campbell and the $1000 project.
Some ideas to help donate to the Australian Bushfire appeals here:
Book in for an intensive mentoring session HERE.
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In this solo episode, I chat about the six steps I take each year to create my best year yet. And you know what? It only gets better and better!
Take a listen and plan out your 2020.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thank you to this week's sponsor, Invisalign.
Listen to episode 115 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Ashlene Marshall - HERE.
Listen to Episode 131 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Hayley (Part 1) - HERE.
Listen to Episode 132 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Hayley (Part 2) - HERE.
Listen to Episode 133 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Hayley (Part 3) - HERE.
Listen to Episode 152 - Amy's single mum story, and the relationship with her husband that was a lie.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, I talk about how to get through your first Christmas as a single mum and tips on how to get through the day if you don't have the kids.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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Krystal was with her partner for seven years. They were inseparable. Krystal thought they were going to get married, have lots of children, and be together forever.
When her daughter was just three months old, and her son was a toddler she discovered her partner's secret - he was living a double life. And that is when her whole world was turned upside down.
This episode is a continuation from last week. In last week's episode, Krystal shared her story with us. In this week's episode, the story continues. We chat about the aftermath:
Krystal talks about how she now sees what happened as a blessing. She also shares her advice for new single mums, as well as the best things about being a single mum. Krystal is a true inspiration, and it's so nice seeing her story end in such a positive way.
This is Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 can be listened to HERE.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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Krystal met the man who would become the father of her children straight after she finished university. For seven years they were inseparable. They travelled together, they had a great relationship, they were in love. Krystal thought they were going to get married, have lots of children, and be together forever.
When Krystal was 25 she fell pregnant with her son. After he was born there was a shift in her relationship with her partner, something wasn't right. But she chose to give him the benefit of the doubt. Two years later she fell pregnant again, with her daughter.
When her daughter was just three months old, and her son was a toddler she discovered her partner's secret - he was living a double life. And that is when her whole world was turned upside down.
In this episode, Krystal shares her story. She talks about how she discovered her partner's infidelity, and how afterwards he openly continued his affair whilst she sat at home breastfeeding their baby and looking after their toddler. Krystal also shares how looking back, deep down, she knew of his affairs, but she didn’t want to admit it to herself, and how dealing with the heartbreak and being a mum at the same time was the hardest thing she has ever experienced.
Krystal also talks about why setting boundaries with her ex was essential, how she worked three part-time jobs to support her children, accepting that her partner wouldn't change and letting go of that hope, riding the co-parenting roller coaster, and how therapy saved her life.
When Krystal discovered the affair, the thought of being a single mum terrified her. She had also become a woman who no longer recognised herself. But over time, she reconnected with the goal-driven go-getter, fun-loving, and independent woman that she used to be.
Krystal is a true inspiration.
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 will be released next week.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Book in for an intensive mentoring session HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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When her daughter was six, Evie Farrell left her corporate job, packed up her house, and embarked upon a two and half year backpacking adventure travelling around the globe. Evie is a single mum, inspiring people all over the world to travel with their kids. She runs the travel blog and Instagram account Mumpack Travel and is the author of the book Backyard to Backpack.
In this episode, Evie chats about:
Evie also shares her favourite thing about being a single mum and her advice for any single mum keen to travel with kids.
You will absolutely LOVE this episode and the inspiration that Evie provides.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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My (anonymous) guest from last week is back this week to talk about raising teenage girls solo, plus she fills us in on her new relationship.
This is Part 2 of a two-part episode. You can listen to Part 1 here.
Last week she told us about her single mum story - she was with her husband for 18 years when one ordinary day, seven years ago, she got home from work early and discovered that all his clothes were gone. He didn't respond to any attempts she made to communicate with him. He had vanished into thin air.
Almost a week later she was walking through the shopping centre when she ran into him. He completely gaslighted her and called her crazy. My guest describes her experience like her husband being alive one day and dead the next (only he wasn't dead).
In last week's episode we discussed all of that plus my guest also shared:
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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My (anonymous) guest on the show this week was with her husband for 18 years. One ordinary day, seven years ago, she got home from work early and discovered that all his clothes were gone. He didn't respond to any attempts she made to communicate with him. He had vanished into thin air.
Almost a week later she was walking through the shopping centre when she ran into him. He completely gaslighted her and called her crazy. My guest describes her experience like her husband being alive one day and dead the next (only he wasn't dead).
In this episode, my guest shares her story. She also shares:
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 will be released next week.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Book in for an intensive mentoring session HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Wilhelmina (Willo) Ford is a single mum and founder of ShareAbode, an Australian wide platform that connects single parents with one another for the purpose of co-living.
Willo had a two-year-old and a three-month-old when she decided to leave her toxic relationship. She decided to relocate interstate and discovered that finding a rental as a recently unemployed (having just sold her business) new single mum impossible. And that was how the idea for ShareAbode was born.
Willo is on the show this week to chat all about her single mum journey and about ShareAbode.
In this episode, Willo shares:
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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My (anonymous) guest on the show today met her ex-partner at the gym. There were alarm bells from the start - for instance, my guest's ex did not want her to spend time with anyone else and he made her delete all her male contacts on social media. Not long afterwards he forced her to delete all her social media platforms altogether.
After three months they moved in with his mother and her partner (they were also in an unconventional relationship), and her ex soon started exhibiting very angry behaviour. They were forced to move out as her ex's mother didn’t want her son's angry behaviour in her home. Within four weeks my guest's ex was physically hurting her.
In this episode, my guest shares her story. She discusses the birth of her son, and how the relationship escalated and the domestic violence built up over time. She talks about how he used knives to taunt her, how he strangled her until she became unconscious, and how in the end he landed in jail (though not for long enough!).
My guest this week has been through a lot over the last few years, but her strength and resilience is truly remarkable. She's a very inspiring woman.
Please note this episode may act as a trigger.
This is Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 was released last week - episode 166.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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My (anonymous) guest on the show today met her ex-partner at the gym. There were alarm bells from the start - for instance, my guest's ex did not want her to spend time with anyone else and he made her delete all her male contacts on social media. Not long afterwards he forced her to delete all her social media platforms altogether.
After three months they moved in with his mother and her partner (they were also in an unconventional relationship), and her ex soon started exhibiting very angry behaviour. They were forced to move out as her ex's mother didn’t want her son's angry behaviour in her home. Within four weeks my guest's ex was physically hurting her.
In this episode, my guest shares her story. She discusses the birth of her son, and how the relationship escalated and the domestic violence built up over time. She talks about how he used knives to taunt her, how he strangled her until she became unconscious, and how in the end he landed in jail (though not for long enough!).
My guest this week has been through a lot over the last few years, but her strength and resilience is truly remarkable. She's a very inspiring woman.
Please note this episode may act as a trigger.
This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 will be released next week.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Read more, and sign up to the online program for single mothers - Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
My guest on the show is Erica Rundle, a single mum and also a women's health counsellor in private practice.
In this episode, Erica and I chat about
Erica helps women through all sorts of challenges including anxiety and depression, separation and divorce, domestic violence and a huge range of other life hurdles. Her mission is to make women feel heard, supported and empowered in all that they face.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, I answer a common question: Julia, how did you get to be so resilient? I share some strategies with you in the hope that they help build up your resilience too.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thank you to this week's sponsor, Invisalign.
Blog post - My Invisalign treatment begins.
Read more, and sign up to the online program for single mothers - Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - here.
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On Elizabeth’s first date with the father of her son, he whisked her away interstate on a plane for the weekend. Over time their relationship deepened and life was good. Very good. Elizabeth was progressing in her career as her journalist, they had bought their dream house, and they got engaged. She then unexpectedly fell pregnant, which although was a shock, was fine because (she thought) she had met the man of her dreams.
Elizabeth knew in her gut that something was wrong in the relationship, but pushed problems under the carpet and justified the problems with the good things in their relationship. That is until the night she discovered her fiancé's infidelity. Her son was 8 months old at the time.
Elizabeth describes that moment in her life as a bookmark. She recalls collapsing and howling with grief, completely overcome with what was happening and unable to know how to get up off the floor. There was the Elizabeth before that moment, and the Elizabeth after that moment. Never the same again.
In this episode, Elizabeth shares her story.
Elizabeth also discusses:
Elizabeth is an amazing woman, and she describes how ultimately she is grateful for this experience because it taught her the importance of resilience and independence. A must listen!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Read more, and sign up to the online program for single mothers - Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - here.
Check out Elizabeth's blog - Bambi and Baby - HERE.
Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram here.
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In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Read more, and sign up to the online program for single mothers - Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In 2016 Anna (not her real name) met the man who would be her future husband. It was amazing from the very start. Within a few months, she knew he was the man that she wanted to get married to, have children with, and spend the rest of her life with. She thought she had met the man of her dreams. Soon after, Anna unexpectedly fell pregnant.
They got married and everything was great until about six months into the pregnancy when things started to change. For example, her husband wouldn't allow her to watch TV and he suddenly started reading the bible (when he had never been that religious beforehand).
At 35 weeks pregnant, Anna found out about her husband's mental illness after a passing question from her mother in law. She asked Anna if her son had been taking his medication. When Anna returned home, she questioned him about the medication and he told her if she didn’t stop asking he would stab her pregnant stomach. Anna then found the medication and did some research. She discovered her husband had schizophrenia.
Anna refers to the day her son was born as the day she lost her husband. He didn’t hold their son, didn’t bathe him, and didn’t connect with him at all.
In the months that followed Anna and her husband broke up several times. She left him for good when their son was 7 months old.
In this episode, Anna shares her story.
We also discuss...
Anna has been through a lot over the last three years, but what is most remarkable is her positive attitude. A must listen!
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thank you to this week's sponsor, Invisalign.
Blog post - My Invisalign treatment begins.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, I celebrate the third birthday of the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast. I also chat about some general life updates including my latest speed dating experience.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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Jennifer met the man who would become her husband when they were both kids in primary school. They had a long friendship growing up and when they finished school they ended up in a relationship together that lasted 20 years. They had two children.
One day, just before his 40th birthday, Jen's husband suddenly disappeared. The kids were 2 and 5 at the time he went missing. He was gone for several months and then eventually resurfaced and came out to Jen as being gay. This is Jen's story.
In this episode, along with Jen sharing her story, we chat about how her husband coming out as gay took away her permission to grieve, the shame she felt and the view to outsiders that her relationship with him had been a sham, and the advice she would give to anyone in this situation.
Jen also shares what happened next, finding her second husband, how that marriage ended, and becoming a single mum for the second time around.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this episode, I chat about my recent speed dating experience, and what you need to know about speed dating...
I cover:
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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Canna Campbell is a financial planner, YouTube personality on SugarMamma.TV and author of The $1000 Project and, soon to be released, Mindful Money.
In this episode, Canna chats with me about:
On her YouTube channel, Canna shares bite-sized tips on how to get out of debt, save money, achieve financial goals and build long-term passive income and makes money and finance more approachable, and even fun!
Canna is passionate about educating, inspiring and empowering every individual to create financial harmony, freedom and independence in their lives, and in this week's episode, we chat all about this for single mums.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Helpful blog posts
Sign up to the next FREE 30 Day Get Your Sparkle Back Challenge HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, Amy shares Part 2 of her story...
After a brief stint "birdnesting", Amy and her husband sold their houses and started living separately. Slowly slowly Amy started getting her life back together. She had a relatively good co-parenting relationship with her ex, and she had started dating. Then, her husband said he wanted to work things out. After deciding she couldn't live with the what-ifs, Amy decided to give it another go with her husband. Not long after that, he had moved in.
A few months later, out of the blue, Amy received a message from her husband's past mistress/girlfriend on Instagram who told her to pass on to her husband to stop harassing her and to ask him about all the women. Such a blow. What she then discovered ended the relationship she had with him, and the trust in him, for good.
In this episode, Amy so openly and vulnerably shares what happened. She talks about the shame she felt about her husband having affairs and not knowing, questioning her whole relationship with him and the lie, trust issues, coming to the realisation that the affairs were not her fault, and meeting her new partner.
You will need to get the tissues out for this one.
Listen to Part 1 (episode 152) HERE.
Sign up to the next FREE 30 Day Get Your Sparkle Back Challenge HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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Amy was with her husband (and father of her two children) for 12 years when he suddenly, and without any warning whatsoever, told her that their marriage was over. He had fallen in love with someone else.
This is part 1 of a two-part series in which Amy shares her story. In it, she talks about the life she had with her husband prior to the separation and the trusting relationship she thought they had... She tells me about how they dealt with a terminal cancer diagnosis in the family, renovating the family home and moving in with her inlaws, and the beauty of hindsight. We discuss her grief, trauma, panic attacks, and how she had a breakdown and ended up in a psych ward.
After 12 years with her partner, it turned out her entire relationship had been a lie. Her husband was not the man she thought he was.
Stay tuned for next week's episode where this story is continued...
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In this episode, I chat about loneliness and strategies to deal with loneliness.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Sign up to the next FREE 30 Day Get Your Sparkle Back Challenge HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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Fifteen years ago, Belinda Kirkpatrick was pregnant and had an 18-month-old when her fiance was killed in a car accident.
This left her to finish university, raise two small babies, start her business and complete her Masters all on her own and in a state of grief.
Where is Belinda now? She is an expert Naturopath and Nutritionist with over 13 years of clinical experience and the author of ‘Healthy Hormones’. She specialises in women’s health and is especially passionate about hormonal health, fertility management and miscarriage prevention. She is known for her extensive knowledge of natural and conventional treatment in addition to her evidence-based approach to integrative healthcare, and is a regular on The Daily Edition and has written for and been interviewed by many publications including the Sydney Morning Herald, Cosmopolitan, and Mamamia.
In this episode, Belinda chats with me about:
We also chat about Belinda's book - Healthy Hormones - and her Seed iPhone app.
I loved chatting with Belinda. She is funny, she is happy, she is a breath of fresh air, and she is an inspiration.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Sign up to the next FREE 30 Day Get Your Sparkle Back Challenge HERE
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, we chat dating as a single mum.
Recently I asked the question on Instagram: What do you want me to cover in upcoming podcast episodes? I have been busy collating all these answers into different categories. In this episode, I cover some common themes relating to dating as a single mum...
Links mentioned in the episode:
The Ultimate Guide On How To Get Relationship Ready For Single Mothers includes all the guidance you need to get yourself in the right head space to find everlasting love. For a limited time only, when you purchase the e-book you will receive a free audio version (with added extras) so you can listen on the go! purchase the e-book HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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Single mum Alicia joins me on the show this week to talk about her single mum journey and how she has overcome limiting beliefs about being a single mum and not letting the fact that she is a single mum stop her from doing what she wants to do.
We chat about:
Alicia also shares how she felt about becoming a single mum and how life changed for her, challenges encountered as a single mum, her advice for single mums, tips when flying with toddlers and the best thing she has found about being a single mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Book into the two-day podcasting workshop in Sydney HERE.
Please note that I currently do not offer my coaching programs, however, if you want to book a one-off 90-minute intensive coaching session, you can do that HERE.
To contact me (Julia) email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this week's episode, I chat with Sam Wood. Sam is the creator of the 28 by Sam Wood program and Australia's Bachelor in 2015 (plus the first Australian Bachelor who picked a single mum).
We chat about:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL HERE.
Check out Canna Campbell's YouTube Channel - Sugar Mamma TV - here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, I chat about how to find a local single mums group and, if you can't find one, how to start your own.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL HERE.
Episode 002 - Why you need your single mum tribe.
To contact Julia email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, I chat about the recent Get Your Sparkle Back challenge that I did, what it incorporated, and some major AH-HA moments that I had.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL HERE.
Get on the waitlist for the next round of the Get Your Sparkle Back Challenge HERE.
To contact Julia, or to register for the 2019 Mother's Day event in Sydney, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this week's episode, I chat with Tracey Jewel from Australia’s fifth season of Married at At First Sight.
Tracey shares:
We also chat about how she told her daughter's father she was going on Married at At First Sight (#awkward), ex-boyfriends going to the media, her relationship with Sean, and of course her new relationship.
We also chat all things mental health, social media, self-care, benefits of being a single mum, and SO MUCH MORE!!!
This was such an enjoyable conversation, and Tracey's attitude, openness and strength are truly inspiring. A must listen!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Tracey on Instagram.
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - SIGN UP HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL HERE.
Read about the Circle of Security HERE.
Read about the Triple P Program HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this week's episode, I chat with Lauren Goudy, a buyer's agent from Rose and Jones about issues facing single mum's with real estate and housing.
We chat about:
Renting - how to get a rental as a single mum.
Getting on the property ladder as a single mum.
Whether it's possible to get a loan as a single mum and what if you are a single mum with your own business?
Investing elsewhere and growing your equity so that eventually you can buy where you want (rent-vesting).
How to identify a quality property – what to look for.
Dealing with real estate agents in what is a male-dominated industry.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Lauren:
Get on the waitlist for the next round of the Get Your Sparkle Back challenge HERE.
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Lisa Burling went from living a blessed life as a PR professional with an international career and a loving partner to an unemployed single mum with two children under the age of 3, one of whom was fighting for his life as a preemie.
In this episode, Lisa shares her story and tells us how the power of a little dream changed her life. She also tells how she shifted her life quickly from one of unexpected trauma and devastating heartbreak to a life she loves, how life changed as a single mum, trying to get a mortgage as a single mum, how she lives her best life, advice for new single mums, and all about her amazing new book - Dream a Little Dream.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Lisa:
Purchase a copy of Dream a Little Dream here (use code DALD10 to get 10% off).
Get on the waitlist for the next round of the Get Your Sparkle Back challenge HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
We also get an update from the anonymous listener who wrote in and said she wasn't sure if she wanted to stay the primary parent of her child. This question was addressed in Episode 122. She chats with me about what has happened since she podcast aired in December.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Check out Canna Campbell on Instagram and Youtube for money saving tips and The $1000 Project.
Get on the waitlist for the next round of the Get Your Sparkle Back challenge HERE.
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Isabelle Silbery is my guest on this week’s episode. Isabelle stars in Gogglebox (7.30pm Wednesdays on Foxtel's Lifestyle Channel and Thursdays 8.30pm on Channel Ten) and is, of course, an amazing single mum.
This is Part two of a two-part series. In Part 1 (episode 136) Isabelle chatted with me about the relationship she had with her ex-husband and how it ended. Isabelle fell madly in love early on in the relationship with her ex-husband and the relationship moved forward quite quickly. Her wedding was the fairytale she could only ever imagine. And soon after they had a beautiful little boy. Red flags started showing when her son was quite young. But it was a huge shock when her husband told her that he didn't love her anymore. But despite that, and to her surprise, he wanted to stay in the relationship with her. Isabelle eventually found the strength to ask him to leave because she knew she deserved to be in a mutually loving relationship, not only for herself but also for her son and the relationship she wanted to model for him.
Isabelle and I talked about how the relationship evolved and eventually ended, what it was like for her having an unsupportive partner, how she dealt with the break-up, and so much more.
In this episode (Part 2) we talk about:
Isabelle is such a kind, genuine, beautiful, giving and inspiring woman. This episode is a MUST LISTEN!
Julia x
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Part 1 (Episode 136) here.
Connect with Isabelle on Instagram here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Sign up to the FREE 30-day "Get Your Sparkle Back" Challenge HERE.
Visit the website - Single Mother Survival Guide.
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Isabelle Silbery is my guest on this week’s episode. Isabelle stars in Gogglebox (7.30pm Wednesdays on Foxtel's Lifestyle Channel and Thursdays 8.30pm on Channel Ten) and is, of course, an amazing single mum.
This is Part 1 of a two-part series, and in this episode, we chat about Isabelle's journey of becoming a single mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Isabelle on Instagram here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit the website - Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this week's episode, I answer the following question sent in by a listener:
"Julia! Sorry for the personal message but I’m going out of my mind. My son is 5 months old, and my partner left when I was 5 months pregnant. Almost a year ago. He sees his son once a month for a couple of hours. I’m still devastated. I was diagnosed with PTSD and PND, and I am finding single parenting so overwhelming. I even feel regretful and resentful some days. I love my son, but I just want my partner to come back and share the experience with me. I find motherhood so so lonely, even with the support of my family. Please share some words of wisdom on how on earth you cope, keep smiling and stay so positive. I look at yourself and your daughter as complete inspiration. I am sick of feeling sad and grieving the loss of a “family” ideal. I pictured holidays together, days on the beach, dinner as a family... it’s all gone and I find it so daunting. Thanks for listening. Xx"
Spoiler alert: I don't always have it together! But I know how to snap out of my low moments because of some key strategies I use. And these strategies usually keep me very happy and positive too. Take a listen :)
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Episode 088 - Goal setting for single mums HERE.
Listen to Episode 002 - Why you need your single mum tribe HERE.
Sign up to the Don't just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mothers to get empowered HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Sara Lingenfelter is a single mum and the founder and owner of Virtual Biz Partner, which provides business management for online business owners worldwide. She is also dedicated to providing work-from-home opportunities to women through an accessible online educational course that teaches them how to get started as a Virtual Assistant.
Sara is one strong woman; she has been through a lot and got out the other side. She met her ex-husband when he was a single father. When they decided to have a baby of their own and she got pregnant, she saw a very addictive side of his personality that she hadn't seen before. What started off as small amounts of regular alcohol consumption for him, over the years, turned into heavy daily drinking. Then came a video game addiction, and eventually, it was drugs. He lost his job and also got the family into huge amounts of debt. Sara was raising their son and his older children, whilst trying to pay for everything and covering mortgage repayments on two houses.
In this episode, Sara shares her single mum story with us. She shares how she got herself out of the situation and started her own business and got life back on track. She talks about what it's really like having your own business and navigating being a single parent. And she gives her tips on the business/single parent life juggle.
Sara is not only a kick-ass single mother and woman but she's a phenomenal businesswoman who wants to teach other mums to do the same so that they can work for themselves and support their families with the same flexibility that she has. This is a must listen for anyone who has a dream to work for themselves.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Sara on Facebook, Instagram, or Linked In.
Use the discount code SINGLEMOM19 to get 25% off either of the below VA training courses:
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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Hayley thought her relationship with her husband had been a fairytale. They had been together for more than nine years. They had traveled, enjoyed hiking and doing things together in the outdoors, had just finished renovating a home and had just had a baby. Hayley was very much in love. So when her husband's demeanor changed and he then casually told her that he didn't love her anymore, her whole world stopped. But, as shocking as this story is, ultimately it’s a story of hope and one woman's strength.
In this final installment of this three-part series, which details Hayley's experience with sudden wife abandonment, Hayley shares how she dealt with her grief and has climbed out of the depths of despair.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Part 1 with Hayley (Episode 131) HERE.
Listen to Part 2 with Hayley (Episode 132) HERE.
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
Listen to the episode with Ashlene here: 115 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Ashlene Marshall.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
BOOK: Runaway Husbands - The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Hayley thought her relationship with her husband had been a fairytale. They had been together for more than nine years. They had traveled, enjoyed hiking and doing things together in the outdoors, had just finished renovating a home and had just had a baby. Hayley was very much in love. So when her husband's demeanor changed and he then casually told her that he didn't love her anymore, her whole world stopped. But, as shocking as this story is, ultimately it’s a story of hope and one woman's strength.
This is Part 2 of a three-part series with Hayley. In this episode, Hayley continues sharing her experience with sudden wife abandonment and what happened in the lead up to December 1st, 2017, and throughout the rest of that month.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Part 1 with Hayley (Episode 131) HERE.
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
Listen to the episode with Ashlene here: 115 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Ashlene Marshall.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
BOOK: Runaway Husbands - The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Hayley thought her relationship with her husband had been a fairytale. They had been together for more than nine years. They had traveled, enjoyed hiking and doing things together in the outdoors, had just finished renovating a home and had just had a baby. Hayley was very much in love. So when her husband's demeanor changed and he then casually told her that he didn't love her anymore, her whole world stopped. But, as shocking as this story is, ultimately it’s a story of hope and one woman's strength.
This is Part 1 of a three-part series with Hayley. In this episode, Hayley shares the start of her experience with sudden wife abandonment.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
Find out more, and buy tickets for The Pod Squad podcasting workshop HERE.
Listen to the episode with Ashlene here: 115 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Ashlene Marshall.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
BOOK: Runaway Husbands - The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this week's episode, I talk about cruising with kids as a single parent and my recent experience on a cruise with my daughter.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thank you to this week's sponsor - Reading Eggs. Get your Reading Eggs four-week FREE trial HERE.
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
Find out more, and buy tickets for The Pod Squad podcasting workshop HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your 90-minute one-off intensive one-on-one session with Julia right HERE.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this week's episode I, along with a very special guest, talk about your child starting school and how to get through it as a single mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thank you to this week's sponsor - Reading Eggs. Get your Reading Eggs four-week FREE trial HERE.
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
Find out more, and buy tickets for The Pod Squad podcasting workshop HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your 90-minute one-off intensive one-on-one session with Julia right HERE.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Lisa Kennedy met her husband when she was 21 years old. It was love at first sight. They got married and built a life, business, and family together in Australia. Nine years into their marriage they were on a routine holiday in Turkey with their 8-month-old son when one day her husband took their son to visit his parents. When he had not returned later that day, Lisa called him only to be told that he wouldn't be returning. He told her he had filed for divorce, he was keeping their son in Turkey with him, and she should go back to Australia.
Lisa's nightmare had begun. For four years, and beyond she fought to bring her son home.
After fighting the case simultaneously through the Turkish and international courts, and getting in touch with politicians, and doing everything she could legally, she was left with no choice. She had to save her son, and escape Turkey back to Australia. With sixty minutes on her side, she attempted the unimaginable.
Lisa has since written a book about her experience. Her story is one of true bravery.
This is Part 2 of this two-part episode. Listen to Part 1 here.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thank you to this week's sponsor - Reading Eggs. Get your Reading Eggs four-week FREE trial HERE.
BUY THE BOOK: No Going Back: A Desperate Mothers Last-Ditch Plan to Escape from Turkey with Her Son.
Connect with Lisa on the Home Again Australia Facebook page HERE.
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
Find out more, and buy tickets for The Pod Squad podcasting workshop HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your 90-minute one-off intensive one-on-one session with Julia right HERE.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Lisa Kennedy met her husband when she was 21 years old. It was love at first sight. They got married and built a life, business, and family together in Australia. Nine years into their marriage they were on a routine holiday in Turkey with their 8-month-old son when one day her husband took their son to visit his parents. When he had not returned later that day, Lisa called him only to be told that he wouldn't be returning. He told her he had filed for divorce, he was keeping their son in Turkey with him, and she should go back to Australia.
Lisa's nightmare had begun. For four years, and beyond she fought to bring her son home.
After fighting the case simultaneously through the Turkish and international courts, and getting in touch with politicians, and doing everything she could legally, she was left with no choice. She had to save her son, and escape Turkey back to Australia. With sixty minutes on her side, she attempted the unimaginable.
Lisa has since written a book about her experience. Her story is one of true bravery.
This is Part 1 of this two-part episode.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thank you to this week's sponsor - Reading Eggs. Get your Reading Eggs four-week FREE trial HERE.
BUY THE BOOK: No Going Back: A Desperate Mothers Last-Ditch Plan to Escape from Turkey with Her Son.
Connect with Lisa on the Home Again Australia Facebook page HERE.
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
Find out more, and buy tickets for The Pod Squad podcasting workshop HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your 90-minute one-off intensive one-on-one session with Julia right HERE.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this solo episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Parenting arrangements for the 0 - 4 year age group by Federal Magistrate Robyn Sexton, Federal Magistrates Court Sydney Registry - read the paper HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
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In this solo episode, I chat about the six steps I take each year to create my best year yet. And you know what? It only gets better and better!
Take a listen and plan out your 2019.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Podcast episode 088 - Goal setting for single mums
Blog post - SETTING GOALS AS A SINGLE MUM
Marcia Watt's podcast - Episode 084 - Re-partnering as a single mum and the intentional family, with Marcia Watts
Marcia Watt's podcast - Episode 038 - Re-partnering as a single mum and the blended family, with Marcia Watts
Buy the book - The Happiness Project HERE.
Sign up to the e-course Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this solo episode, I chat about looking after yourself when your child is away with the other parent.
We talk about strategies, self-care, and looking after your physical and mental health.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, I talk all things Christmas as a single mum - how to make some quick cash beforehand, how to get through the day and make it easier and better (whether it's your first Christmas as a single mum or not), what you can get started on this year to make Christmas 2019 even better and less stressful, and tips on how to get through the day if you don't have the kids.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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What happens if you're not sure that you want to be the primary parent anymore?
If you’re a regular listener you’ll know that I often do “Ask Julia” style episodes, where I try to offer some advice on a particular single mum issue. Recently I got asked this really interesting question... She wrote...
Hi Julia!
I just wanted to say that I absolutely love your podcast and listening each week. I was wondering if you could do a podcast on single mothers who give up primary custody of their children and the reasons as to why they do it?
I know your podcast is all about empowering single mums to thrive and not just survive but lately, I've been massively struggling with my daughter and have often thought about giving up primary custody for many reasons. I haven't found a lot of support in this area or people I can talk to about being able to change my perspective. I'd love to hear your thoughts or expert advice on single mums who have given up primary custody and how they cope now as the secondary parent or mums who've thought about it but changed their minds and whether they have Mum guilt or feel they made the wrong decision?
Thank you!
I hope to hear back from you (:
Elisabeth Shaw, CEO of the NSW chapter of Relationships Australia is on the show with me this week to chat about this issue.
Elisabeth shares her insights on
Elisabeth is the CEO of Relationships NSW. She is a clinical and counseling psychologist with extensive experience in child protection, drug and alcohol, sexual assault, women’s health, disability, and general counseling services. She has also taught in Masters programs at ACU, UNSW and Newcastle universities in areas including clinical practice, and management and professional ethics, and she routinely presents and publishes work in these areas.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Visit the Relationships NSW website here.
Visit the Relationships Australia website here.
Find details on the Relationships Australia Family Relationship Centres here OR google "family relationship centres" to find alternative options.
Connect with Relationships NSW on Facebook.
Call the Client Services Support Line on 1300 857 886.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
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Amy Molloy sure knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity and getting through challenging times. As a teenager Amy suffered from anorexia, she became a 23-year-old widow, her second marriage ended in divorce, there is a family history of depression, and her father was paralysed with cancer…
Now, Amy is married to her third husband and she has two beautiful children. In her latest book, The World Is A Nice Place, Amy writes about how to overcome adversity, joyfully.
In this episode, Amy shares:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Visit Amy's website HERE.
Buy the book The World Is A Nice Place HERE (Australia).
Buy the book The World Is A Nice Place HERE (Worldwide).
Connect with Amy on Instagram.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
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In this solo episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Read the blog post - THE BEST 5 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN OF SINGLE PARENTS.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
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Has someone ever said anything to you that you haven't been able to drop easily or forget? Something that really hurt your feelings? Perhaps an ex-telling you something that really stings? Or perhaps you remember very clearly a small negative childhood memory which overpowers lots of positive ones?
In this solo episode, Julia talks about negative versus positive comments, feedback, memories, and experiences and why generally, according to research, the negative ones have a much bigger impact on us.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Read the Why Forgiveness is Crucial for Single Parents blog post HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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Tanya Savva is a remarkable woman. She lives a life that is harder than a lot of single mothers, but it is also a very happy and rewarding life.
She has sacrificed a lot but something that I felt after speaking with Tanya is the confidence and self-awareness that she exudes. Tanya knows her purpose. And there is something incredibly empowering about that.
Tanya's nine-year-old daughter was born blind, autistic, developmentally delayed and fighting for her life. Tanya was told that she would never walk or be able to care for herself. She relies on medication in order to survive.
Tanya's relationship with her daughter's father did not survive, and just before their daughter's first birthday, it was over. Tanya found herself relocating back to Australia from New Zealand and moving back in with her parents.
In this episode, Tanya tells her single mother story.
We discuss the 6-month road trip up the east coast of Australia that Tanya did alone with her daughter and how that resulted in Tanya pursuing her passions to become an author, wellness & life coach and yoga teacher.
We also discuss how she has managed to parent her special needs child solo, how the co-parenting relationship has evolved over the last eight years and how they have dealt with living in different countries, self-fulfillment and how that helps us be better parents, and so much more.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Tanya runs retreats and coaches mothers who have children with special needs to help them connect with the essence of their true self - find out more HERE.
Connect with Tanya on Facebook or Instagram.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this solo episode, Julia answers some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to:
Links mentioned in the episode:
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Book in for your 90 minute one-off intensive one-on-one session with Julia right HERE.
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On this week's episode, Julia speaks with Kat Wieczorek-Ghisso. Kat is the co-founder of Paisley Park Early Learning and is also a single mum. Kat has made a significant contribution to the education of young children and is recognized as a thought leader and expert within the field.
In this episode, Kat shares her advice for single mums from the perspective of an early learning educator, and also as a fellow single mum. Julia and Kat also chat about cooking with kids, managing the juggle, parenting consistencies, mum guilt, and so much more.
Kat also shares her own single mum story.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thank you to this week's sponsor - Fernwood Fitness.
Paisley Park Early Learning Centres.
Connect with Kat on Facebook.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your 90 minute one-off intensive one-on-one session with Julia right HERE.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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Ashlene Marshall was fast asleep when her husband woke her up and told her he had something to say. He told her he was done. They had been together for ten years and had a 21 week old and a 2 year old. There were no prior to signs that there was anything wrong in the relationship, or that he was unhappy.
In this episode, Ashlene shares her single mum story.
She also discusses ten signs of men who suddenly abandon their wives (according to Vikki Stark), the impact the abandonment has had on her life, her discovery of the other woman, challenges she’s come across, and how she has coped. Plus so much more.
As raw and heartbreaking this story is, ultimately it’s a story of courage, and inspiration.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thank you to this week's sponsor - Fernwood Fitness.
BOOK: Runaway Husbands - The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your 90 minute one-off intensive one-on-one session with Julia right HERE.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this solo episode, Julia offers some strategies to attract positive energy to your life.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thank you to this week's sponsor - Fernwood Fitness.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your 90 minute one-off intensive one-on-one session with Julia right HERE.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this solo episode, Julia answers some questions sent in by listeners.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your 90 minute one-off intensive one-on-one session with Julia right HERE.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this week's episode, I chat with Zoe Hendrix from Australia’s very first season of Married at First Sight. Australia watched with anticipation as she married Alex and their love story continued on for four years after the show. In November 2016 their beautiful daughter Harper Rose was born, and then six months ago, in April 2018, they separated.
Zoe is now a single mum and she’s on the show this week to share some of her story and to have a bit of a chat about single mum life.
We chat about the shame of becoming a single mum, allowing yourself to feel the grief and heartache of a break-up, treating yourself like you do your child, how life changed as a single mum, setting free the "perfect life plan", strategies to rise from rock bottom, how connecting with other single mums can change your life, the stigma of single mums (and how amazing we really are!), dating as a single mum, and how doing things for ourselves does NOT make us bad mums.
We also chat about overcompensating as a single mum, how Zoe's daughter coped with the separation and the resilience of children, how appearances can be deceiving, co-parenting challenges, and SO MUCH MORE!
Zoe also shares the benefits she's found being a single mum and her advice for new single mums.
This was such a great conversation, and Zoe's attitude is so inspiring. A must listen!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Zoe on Instagram.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mums Nadia Mori and Lyndsey Bramble about secret single mums business for the fourth time. We chat about dating, mean girls on the P&C, frequent flyers, the state of Australian politics, buying houses, running a business, recovering from break-ups and settling into single mum life.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to our first Secret Single Mums Business Episode here.
Listen to the second Secret Single Mums Business Episode here.
Listen to the third Secret Single Mums Business Episode here.
Blog post: THE DAY I REALISED I LET MY DAUGHTER DOWN .
New business details: website isn't live yet, BUT the first workshop details are HERE.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Book in for your 90 minute one-off intensive one-on-one session with Julia right HERE.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this week's episode, Julia chats with Lauren Patterson. Lauren is a single mum, a personal trainer, mental health advocate, and blogger at Mad Max Mum.
Lauren knows what it’s like to hit rock bottom. After living with depression and an eating disorder in her younger years, separating from the father of her children, and suffering from post-natal depression, a passion for living a balanced and healthy lifestyle was fueled which focused on self-love, empowerment and mindfulness.
In this episode Lauren shares some of her single mum story and life. Lauren chats with Julia about how being a single mum brought out positive changes in her life, how she managed with her relationship break-up and PND, getting through the dark days of being a new single mum, challenges of being a single mum, and how her view on herself as a single mum has changed.
Lauren also shares the benefits she's found being a single mum and her advice for new single mums.
A must listen!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Lauren on Facebook or Instagram.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this solo episode, Julia answers some of the most common questions sent in by listeners relating to when the ex gets a new partner...
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your 90 minute one-off intensive one-on-one session with Julia right HERE.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Isiah McKimmie, one of Australia’s leading relationship and sex experts is back to chat with Julia in this week's episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast.
This time, Julia and Isiah talk about sex and pain. Sex and pain are not two words we’d typically like to put in a sentence together; not when it's unwanted anyway.
In this episode Isiah chats with Julia about:
Isiah also shares preventative tips to prevent pain.
If you have ever experienced pain during or after sex then this is the episode for you!
Isiah is a passionate couples therapist, sex therapist, sexologist and tantra expert who has been helping women and couples discover deeper intimacy and desire for over a decade.
One of the most qualified Sex and Relationship Experts in Australia, Isiah holds a Masters degree in Relational Psychotherapy, a Master degree in Science in Medicine (Sexual Counselling/Psychosexual Therapy), a Post-Graduate Diploma of Sexology and a Certificate from the prestigious Institute for the Advanced Studies of Human Sexuality.
She has been featured in or written for publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, The Huffington Post, Mamamia, Cosmo, the SMH, Cleo, My Body and Soul and has been on the Today Show and SBS. She is the go to expert on sex in Australia.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen here for the first episode that Isiah was on the show for - all about sex and body image.
Listen here for the second episode that Isiah was on the show for - all about orgasms.
Listen here for the third episode that Isiah was on the show for - about sex and stress.
https://www.isiah-mckimmie.com/
Connect with Isiah on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In Australia, Father's Day is on Sunday. In this solo episode, Julia talks about the emotions that can come up for single mums on Father's Day, especially the single mums with majority care of children and some great reasons to celebrate.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Blog post : Five behaviors that scream your ex is a Disneyland Dad
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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Anna Kellerman is passionate about art, kids, sharing and connecting. She is a trained art educator, with a Bachelor of Art Education, majoring in Educational Psychology, and a registered art therapist with a Masters in Art Therapy. She has published a thesis on the benefits of working with clay and children with anxiety disorders. Over the past ten years she has worked with kids and teens with a range of emotional and behavioural problems, and most recently worked with children from domestic violence backgrounds.
Anna is also the founder of Mama Creatives which is about building a supportive and collaborative community for creative mothers to connect and flourish. And she’s also a single mum and she's on the show this week to share her story. Julia and Anna discuss the following points.
Anna also shares the benefits she's found being a single mum and her advice for new single mums.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Anna on Facebook or Instagram.
BOOK: Conscious Uncoupling - 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After by Katherine Woodward Thomas
PODCAST: Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
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In this solo episode, Julia talks about forgiveness and why it is crucial.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
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Just a few weeks after Rosanna found out she was pregnant, she was diagnosed with cancer and shortly afterwards, her partner left her. He moved out of their home whilst she was interstate and she never saw him again. Her life was turned upside down.
Although encouraged to terminate her unborn child, Rosanna carried on with her pregnancy and started treatment to fight for her and her unborn child's life.
This is her story.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Rosanna shares how she dealt with becoming a single mother and having cancer during pregnancy, cancer treatment throughout and after pregnancy, how cancer changed her, what she learned through her experience, her identity struggles, how she copes having an ex partner who has zero involvement with her daughter and how she intends to explain the situation to her daughter. Rosanna also shares her advice for new single mums, her advice for anyone going through cancer, and what she loves the most about being a single mum.
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This episode is essential listening for any single mother in Australia. In this episode, Julia chats with Kerry who has been investigating the My Health Record system, and the potentially devastating impacts on single-parent families.
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In this solo episode, Julia chats about what's going on in her life at the moment, her daughter's recent return from a trip with her dad, and some weekly challenges. Plus she answers one of the most common questions she's getting asked lately.
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Isiah McKimmie, one of Australia’s leading relationship and sex experts is back to chat with Julia in this week's episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast.
This time, Julia and Isiah talk about the relationship between sex and stress. They discuss the impact that stress has on sex and how sex can benefit stress, plus lots more!
Isiah is a passionate couples therapist, sex therapist, sexologist and tantra expert who has been helping women and couples discover deeper intimacy and desire for over a decade.
One of the most qualified Sex and Relationship Experts in Australia, Isiah holds a Masters degree in Relational Psychotherapy, a Master degree in Science in Medicine (Sexual Counselling/Psychosexual Therapy), a Post-Graduate Diploma of Sexology and a Certificate from the prestigious Institute for the Advanced Studies of Human Sexuality.
She has been featured in or written for publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, The Huffington Post, Mamamia, Cosmo, the SMH, Cleo, My Body and Soul and has been on the Today Show and SBS. She is the go to expert on sex in Australia.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen here for the first episode that Isiah was on the show for - all about sex and body image.
Listen here for the second episode that Isiah was on the show for - all about orgasms.
https://www.isiah-mckimmie.com/
Connect with Isiah on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Sign up for the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE e-course kicking off on the 30th July right here.
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In this solo episode, Julia celebrates the 100th episode of the podcast by talking about the positives of being a single mum - and yes, there are lots!
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In this episode, Julia talks with single mum, and founder of Wanderess Beauty Jessica Kiely.
Jessica tells us about her experience of separation and divorce, with two very young children and with a narcissistic ex-husband. She shares her struggle with losing herself in marriage and separation and then rebuilding herself back again through her divorce and beyond. She also discusses the challenges and benefits of becoming a single mum and the birth of her business Wanderess Beauty and why she does it.
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In this week's episode, Julia chats with Michele Chevalley Hedge - nutritionist, and creator and author of The Healthy Hormone Diet.
Michele tells us how hormones affect our weight, mood, and energy and how important those things are for single mums.
She also answers the following questions:
About Michele:
She is often introduced by health magazine editors as “the modern-day nutritionist – the one who likes a bit of wine and coffee.” She is not about everything being completely paleo or having zero sugar, but she’s placed somewhere in the healthy middle.
Every week, Michele works with major banks and corporations in Australia such as Westpac, CBA, ANZ, HSBC, Apple, Dropbox, Westfield, the Department of Defence, and schools and education events. Michele is a sought-after presenter because she is authentic and connects to people who desire knowledge, but not in an overwhelming jargon-filled way or with a fad diet.
Michele is also an ambassador for Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution and for the launch of THAT SUGAR FILM.
Along with her own blog and social media, Michele writes for Body & Soul, Huffington Post, Mamamia, The Glow, Prevention, Wellbeing, Clean, Cosmo, MindFood and many more. Michele’s first book, Beating Sugar for Dummies was published in 2013 and her current book, a #1 bestseller, The Healthy Hormone Diet, was released a few months ago.
Michele also often appears on Sunrise to discuss the World Health Organisation’s recommendations on nutrition, cancer, and sugar.
Michele has several degrees and a diploma of Nutritional Medicine and is a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
Michele is an educator, a storyteller, and a passionate researcher.
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In this solo episode, Julia discusses the Child Care Subsidy which comes into effect on the 2nd July 2018.
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In this episode, Julia talks with single mum, columnist, social commentator and author of new book Out There: A survival guide for dating in midlife, Kerri Sackville.
Five years ago Kerri's marriage of 17 years ended. When she started dating again she made every mistake known to womankind. She swiped right on scammers and fakers, spent weeks fruitlessly texting, agreed to long dates with the wrong men, and got involved with hot messes and commitment-phobes.
She also met amazing men and went on sensational first dates, and learned how to navigate the minefield that is dating in midlife. In her new book, she shares all her wisdom with us.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, we chat about the book and I pick Kerri's brain on dating in midlife. We discuss what it felt like for Kerri to put herself out there in the dating world after a 17-year relationship, how she knew when she was ready, the red flags we should ALL be aware of, her dating guidelines, why dating is not always the solution, and so much more. We also discuss her own journey in becoming a single mother, what she loves about being a single mum, and her advice for other single mums.
Kerri writes regularly for Sunday Life, SMH Online, and news.com.au on topics ranging from sex and relationships to parenting, mental health, and current affairs. She also makes regular appearances on television and radio. Along with her new book, she is also the author of two other books: When My Husband Does The Dishes... (2011) and The Little Book Of Anxiety - Confessions from A Worried Life (2012).
This episode is a MUST listen for anyone dating or considering dating in the future!
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This is Part 2 of a two-part episode with one of the bravest and most beautiful women I've had the opportunity to speak with on the show.
In Part 1, my guest told her horrific story of her experience in the 10-year relationship she had with the father of her children.
Since then, she has rebuilt her life from the ground up. It has not been an easy road. But she is strong, and she is beautifully brave. She is a survivor.
In this episode, her story continues. She tells us about the sentencing of her ex-partner because of what he did to her. He was sentenced to 8 years in prison for a lengthy list of charges including torture, deprivation of liberty, assault causing grievous bodily harm, and assault with a weapon.
She also shares what has happened since then and offers her advice for women going through something similar. We discuss the following.
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This episode is one of the hardest and most emotional episodes I have ever recorded. It's a heartbreaking story. But it's also a story of survival, strength, and courage. And it's a very important story.
May is the month of family and domestic violence prevention in QLD, Australia. Its aim is to raise awareness in the community of the social and personal impacts of domestic violence and to support those affected. And that's exactly what my guest today is doing in this week's and next week's episode by sharing her story.
She has experienced hell. Throughout her ten year relationship with the father of her three children, she was tortured with belts, lighters, and sex toys. Repeatedly hit with the handle of a hammer. She was doused with petrol at eight and a half months pregnant. He would tie her up. She was constantly threatened with death. Locked in a bedroom and forced to miss Christmas Day with her children.
When he beat her so badly in January 2017, she made the brave decision to make a run for it, taking only her four-week-old baby. She risked leaving her other two children behind. But there was no choice. It was run or be killed. Exhausted, she made it to a police station, who called an ambulance and took her to hospital.
Her ex-partner beat her so badly that on this day she resembled someone who had been in a severe car accident. She had a broken leg, ribs, and nose. In the days leading up to this brutal attack, he had also forced her neck into a noose and locked her in a bedroom and wardrobe. She had to urinate in a plastic container.
In this week's episode, she tells her story.
In next week's episode, the story is continued. My guest will tell us about the sentencing of her ex, and how she has rebuilt her life.
Links mentioned in podcast episode:
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In this solo episode, Julia shares her advice for camping as a single mum. This includes all the key takeaways that she got out of her recent camping trip with her daughter. From what to bring, to how long to go for, to where to go. She also reveals her secret hacks to make the trip far more enjoyable.
She also discusses the great, the good, and the not so great parts of single-parent camping.
If you are planning a camping trip with your little one (or little ones), don't miss this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast.
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To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode, Julia talks with single mum Belinda Phillips. This is Belinda's single mum story.
Thirteen years ago Belinda ended the relationship with the father of her children after an awakening that came out of a financial betrayal. She went from living in a mansion with home help and being a stay at home mum to living in a small unit and trying to make ends meet.
A year later she met the man (a subconscious rescue plan) who would become her second husband. They were together for seven years. He was a destructive and violent man who was (at that stage) undiagnosed with bipolar.
The final straw was when she discovered pornographic material of underage girls on his computer. Belinda didn't have any parental support, her first husband then sided with her second husband, she signed over all the financial assets to her ex-husband, and if it couldn't get any worse, her son chose to move back to South Africa to live with his dad.
In this episode, Belinda tells how she recovered from the whole situation, what she learned from her two divorces, how not reacting and sitting with the situation lead to her self-empowerment, how living in a caravan for 6 weeks with her daughter led to the concept of her business - La Luna Lifestyle, how she got her family back together, and how she picked herself up and created the happy life she has now.
Julia and Belinda also chat about:
This is a story of growth, empowerment, and the love between a mother and her children.
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Isiah McKimmie, one of Australia’s leading relationship and sex experts is back to chat with Julia in this week's episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast.
This time, Julia and Isiah talk about all things ORGASMS. They discuss if orgasms are possible for everyone, if it is normal to struggle to reach an orgasm, what kind of factors can get in the way of reaching an orgasm, what you can do to find your orgasm, and lots more!
Isiah also answers questions from listeners such as:
Isiah is a passionate couples therapist, sex therapist, sexologist and tantra expert who has been helping women and couples discover deeper intimacy and desire for over a decade.
One of the most qualified Sex and Relationship Experts in Australia, Isiah holds a Masters degree in Relational Psychotherapy, a Master degree in Science in Medicine (Sexual Counselling/Psychosexual Therapy), a Post-Graduate Diploma of Sexology and a Certificate from the prestigious Institute for the Advanced Studies of Human Sexuality.
She has been featured in or written for publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, The Huffington Post, Mamamia, Cosmo, the SMH, Cleo, My Body and Soul and has been on the Today Show and SBS. She is the go to expert on sex in Australia.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen here for the first episode that Isiah was on the show for - all about sex and body image.
https://www.isiah-mckimmie.com/
Isiah's Orgasm e-book is not quite ready yet. In the meantime, you can download her free e-book - Liberated: How to Become a Sexually Empowered Woman + Experience Sexual Freedom - right HERE.
Connect with Isiah on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this solo episode Julia shares her advice on traveling as a single mum with children who are five and under. From what you need to do before you get to the airport, to what to bring on the plane, to researching hotels, to legals, and so much more.
She also discusses the Family Law Watchlist and the Hague Convention.
If you are planning a trip with your little one (or little ones), listen to this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode Julia talks with single mum, and co-founder of Wyld Tribe Tracy Mcfie.
Five years ago Tracy was happily married to her teenage love of over two decades, a fly-in-fly-out worker. Her and her two children lived in Western Australia, and her husband (who worked in the mines) was in China working 3 out of 4 weeks. Life was challenging at times but after living this lifestyle for 17 years, it was something that Tracy was used to (though slightly sick of).
Tracy's world came crashing down after she received a text message from another woman which revealed her husband's infidelity.
In this episode, Tracy tells us how she was left lying on the bathroom floor at the edge of the darkness and completely broken. She endured heartbreak, terrible betrayal, loss and grief. She also went through stages where she looked down the back of the couch for coins and worked her butt off doing anything to keep her family safe.
Five years after the darkness Tracy radiates happiness. Her attitude and zest for life is contagious. She rose from the ashes more vibrant, resilient, happy, and stronger than ever. She is not a victim, but a warrior. She explains how her experience has SHAPED her, carved her into the woman she is now, and how she will continue to evolve and grow.
Julia and Tracy also chat about:
This episode is a MUST listen!
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In this solo episode Julia talks about goal setting for single mums. She tells you why setting goals will change your life, and how to set them so that you achieve them.
This is a continuation of Episode 86 - finding your identity as a single mum.
Some questions to ask yourself to get started:
Links mentioned in the episode:
You can listen to Episode 86 HERE.
Blog Post - 6 THINGS FOR A SINGLE MUM TO DO AFTER A REDUNDANCY
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In this episode Julia talks with breast cancer warrior, 2016 Mother of the Year, and single mum Farrah Millar. Farrah was on the show a year ago (episodes 34 and 35) and in this episode we get an update from Farrah on the last 12 months since she was on the show.
Farrah was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer when her daughter was just 14 months old and her son was less than 24 hours old. Recovering from a caesarean section, Farrah began 4 months of intense chemotherapy, and then further treatment (including a double mastectomy), all whilst parenting two babies and dealing with the breakdown of her relationship.
With her daughter now three and her son two, Farrah updates us on what's happened in the last 12 months - 15 admissions to hospital (including 6 operations), her phenomenal efforts at raising money for breast cancer and spreading breast cancer prevention awareness, the overhanging fear of cancer returning, trekking the Great Wall of China, a new love, and so much more.
If you haven't already, listen to Part 1 (Episode 34) and Part 2 (Episode 35) before this one.
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In this solo episode Julia talks about finding your identity as a single mum. Sometimes when we come out of our relationships we have lost who we are, and in this episode Julia shares her tips on how you can start to rediscover yourself again and get back to being YOU.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Download the finding yourself exercise here.
Sign up to the Don’t Just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mums by Sunday April 15, 2018 (sign up here).
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast Julia chats with one of Australia’s leading Relationship and Sex Experts, Isiah McKimmie.
Julia and Isiah talk about all things SEX AND BODY IMAGE. They discuss the perception that mums can’t be sexual, why mothers are struggling to find their sense of sensuality and desire again, the male perception of a mother's sexuality, and what celebrity mothers are doing for the perception of sexuality in society.
Isiah also shares her advice:
Isiah also shares her tips for any women whose bodies may have taken a toll due to illnesses such as cancer, and who are struggling to feel comfortable with their body image and sex.
Isiah is a passionate couples therapist, sex therapist, sexologist and tantra expert who has been helping women and couples discover deeper intimacy and desire for over a decade.
One of the most qualified Sex and Relationship Experts in Australia, Isiah holds a Masters degree in Relational Psychotherapy, a Master degree in Science in Medicine (Sexual Counselling/Psychosexual Therapy), a Post-Graduate Diploma of Sexology and a Certificate from the prestigious Institute for the Advanced Studies of Human Sexuality.
She has been featured in or written for publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, The Huffington Post, Mamamia, Cosmo, the SMH, Cleo, My Body and Soul and has been on the Today Show and SBS. She is the go to expert on sex in Australia.
Links mentioned in the episode:
https://www.isiah-mckimmie.com/
Connect with Isiah on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
Sign up to the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mums here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Marcia Watts. This is Marcia's second time on the show. Marcia is a counsellor in the private practice Transform to Lead based in Brisbane, Australia. She offers clients a compassionate, solution-oriented counselling service, enabling them to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential. She is passionate about helping adults and couples improve their personal lives, marriages, and family relationships and she has a special interest in re-partnering and step families, as well as her own personal experience of marriage breakdown and five years as a single parent of 3 boys, before marrying her now husband, Ian, and creating a blended family.
In this episode Marcia and Julia discuss:
To enter the competition to win a free copy of Marcia's book - A step up for step families, please email Julia the answer to the following question:
What was Marcia’s definition of an intentional family and what does that mean to you in 50 words or less?
The first person who emails Julia with the correct response will win a copy of Marcia's book.
Links mentioned in Podcast:
Marcia Watt's Book: A step up for step families available 22nd March – see details here.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mums Nadia Mori and Lyndsey Bramble about secret single mums business for the third time. We chat about kids starting school, single mum guilt, dating, and so much more.
Listen to our first Secret Single Mums Business Episode here.
Listen to the second Secret Single Mums Business Episode here.
Sign up to the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mums here.
Book: Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast Julia chats with single mum, and editor of Australia’s number one parenting website Kidspot, the gorgeous Melissa Wilson.
Mel shares how she manages to juggle being a single mum to two kids and the editor of Kidspot, a typical day in her life, the relationship with her ex ending and how she coped in the early days and weeks of being a single mum, how she felt about becoming a single mum and how it's changed over time, and co-parenting with her ex.
She also shares her advice for other mums who are struggling with the decision of leaving a relationship or staying in it, benefits she's encountered and advice for new single mums.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Kidspot.com.au The Juggling Act Podcast
Connect with Mel on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram (here and here).
Sign up to the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mums here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats about what's been going on for the last couple of months. She talks about her last trip to Perth, her recent holiday to Fiji, her daughter starting school, and more.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Blog post: Top Tips for Single Mum Travel.
Blog post: Why a child’s first day at school is so hard on single mums.
Braving the Wilderness: The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone by Brené Brown
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats to holistic health practitioner Robin LaCross.
Robin and Julia discuss how to talk to kids about sex, the right terminology to use with children, how to answer the where did I come from? question and any other sex related questions, talking to our kids about menstruation, what HPV is, the cervical cancer vaccine, how to protect yourself from HPV, having safe sex with HPV, natural birth control methods and much more.
Robin specializes in women's reproductive health. She is on a mission to reduce unintended pregnancies and the spread of STDs in the world by changing the way mothers talk to their children about growing up, sex and staying safe. She is also the founder of The HPV Education Project to raise awareness about the virus, new advances in HPV testing and holistic methods of promoting cervical health.
Links mentioned in the episode:
www.raisingempowereddaughters.com
Email Robin at [email protected] or connect with her on Twitter, or Facebook here and here.
Join the Facebook Group for Moms Raising Empowered Daughters here.
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In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats about Valentine's Day for the new single mum and how to get through it. But it is suitable for ALL single mums to listen to, no matter how long you've been a single mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia continues her chat from last week with family lawyer Todd Street.
This is the second part of Todd's second time on the show and again, Todd answers questions which were sent in by the Single Mother Survival Guide Community.
The questions relate to getting an ex drug tested, when your ex wants to change the current 60/40 care arrangement to a 50/50 arrangement and you are not keen, continuity when changing lawyers, how good legal aid is and if you can still get a good outcome using legal aid, what qualifies someone for legal aid, how to get a court to recognise domestic violence and ongoing emotional abuse with young children and reducing access with an unstable parent, what to do when children are traumatised and really not wanting to go with the other parent when it is court ordered, and lots more!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Visit Todd's website, Todd Street Lawyer here.
Connect with Todd on Facebook, or email him at [email protected].
Legal Aid NSW Means Test Indicator
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with family lawyer Todd Street.
This is Todd's second time on the show and again, Julia asks Todd questions which were sent in by the Single Mother Survival Guide Community.
The questions relate to changing a child's surname to the mother's surname, self representing in court, how to find a good lawyer, adding travelling overseas with kids to consent orders, the Hague Convention, what to do to try to ensure that in case of the death of the primary parent (if the other parent is not involved at all) the child goes to a close family member, what do do if there are multiple IVO interpretations, using audio recordings in court, and more!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Visit Todd's website, Todd Street Lawyer here.
Connect with Todd on Facebook, or email him at [email protected].
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mother by choice Emma Fraser.
Like many women, Emma spent her twenties and thirties carving out a career she was very proud of, and having turned 40 and single felt that something was missing: a child. So Emma embarked on an IUI journey through IVF Australia, and ended up with a beautiful baby.
We discuss why she chose to be a single mother by choice, the process of choosing a suitable donor, the reaction of her friends and family, challenges she's encountered, and advantages discovered. We also discuss how the IVF industry label women who, like Emma, are in their 30s or 40s and are taking the steps to be single parents as ‘socially infertile', and what she thinks of that. She also offers her advice for anyone thinking of traveling down this path.
We also discuss how becoming a single mother by choice inspired Emma to start her blog Mum is the Boss.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Emma on Facebook or Instagram.
Books:
Just the way are by Claire Robertson and Jessica Shirvington
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with lawyer and mediator, Anne-Marie Cade.
Julia and Anne-Marie talk all things mediation - the mediation process, the benefits of mediation, some things that people should think about prior to attending mediation, what topics are discussed at mediation, what to do if one party wants to “fight it out” but the other doesn't, and so much more...
Anne-Marie also discusses why she is such a firm believer in the non- adversarial approach to divorce and separation.
Anne-Marie is a lawyer and family dispute resolution practitioner with many years of experience. She has also been trained as a collaborative law professional. The approach Anne-Marie has adopted to make the divorce process more amicable, smoother and kinder saw her win Australia’s top legal innovation award in 2016 and she also won the Thought Leader of the year award at the recently held Women in Law awards.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Anne-Marie on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Sign up to the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mums here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with gentle parenting expert Pinky McKay.
On the show we discuss toddler tactics, gentle parenting, how to handle children's separation anxiety from the primary carer, when one parent is a smacker and the other is not, self care as a mum and the importance of not putting so much pressure on ourselves, trusting your gut, plus so much more...
Pinky is a lactation Consultant and best-selling author of four titles including Sleeping Like a Baby, Parenting By Heart and Toddler Tactics. She is also a gentle parenting expert that guides parents to use styles that honour mothers’ natural instincts to respond to their babies. She’s also a sought after guest and keynote speaker at seminars for Health Professionals and parents, and she has spoken across Australia, New Zealand and the United states. She is also a regular on national publications and television programs.
Links mentioned in the episode:
www.pinkymckay.com www.boobiebikkies.com.au
Connect with Pinky on Facebook or Instagram (or here and here for Boobie Bikkies).
Sign up to the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mums here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats about the difficulties of Christmas and New Years Eve. She also talks about how she went in undertaking the habits she set for 2017, and commitments to set for 2018, and why they can be more beneficial than goals at this time of year. She also suggests some commitments that you, as a single mum, might like to make.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Enroll in the Don't Just Survive THRIVE online program for single mums to get empowered right here.
Read 10 New Habits for a Single Mum to Implement in 2017 here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Tim Robards.
Tim is a talented Chiropractor, a human biomechanics enthusiast, a personal trainer, a TV personality, a speaker, an inspired educator in health & well-being, an all-round fitness fanatic, founder of The Robards Method, and also Australia’s very first Bachelor, back in 2013.
Along with telling us what he's been up to since the Bachelor days, Tim tells us where his passion for health and fitness came from and about The Robards Method. Tim also shares his tips for healthy eating and living, and what we can do to teach healthy living to our children.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Tim on Facebook or Instagram (or here for The Robards Method).
Sign up to the 2018 Your Year Challenge here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mums Nadia Mori and Lyndsey Bramble about secret single mums business for the second time. We chat about our best and worst moments of the year, our goals for 2018, Christmas as a single mum, kids starting school next year, and so much more.
Listen to our first Secret Single Mums Business Episode here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Sign up to the 2018 Your Year Challenge here.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks all things Christmas as a single mum - how to make some quick cash beforehand, how to get through the day and make it easier and better (whether it's your first Christmas as a single mum or not), and what you can get started on this year to make Christmas 2018 even better and less stressful...
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with family lawyer Todd Street.
Julia asks Todd questions which were sent in by the Single Mother Survival Guide Community.
The questions relate to parenting diaries for disputes, what happens when a father has not been involved in a child's life and suddenly wants to be involved, court orders, sole parental responsibility, what to talk to a lawyer about on a first consultation, self-filing in amicable cases, child support disputes, birth certificates and more...
Links mentioned in the episode:
Visit Todd's website, Todd Street Lawyer here.
Connect with Todd on Facebook.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mum Angela Hadchiti.
The 25th of November was White Ribbon Day - the International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The message is loud and clear - stand up, speak out, and act! And that is exactly what this week's guest, Angela, has done and continues to do. She is a domestic violence survivor, and thriver.
Her story is one of horror, and one that no one should have to go through. Angela endured 19 years of physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse from her husband. Five Apprehended Violence Orders were taken out on her husband throughout her marriage. Her husband abused her so badly that Angela received multiple injuries (including a broken neck) which led to hospitalisation. Angela received death threats, and her children were even told in graphic detail how he planned to carry that out.
Angela was one of the "lucky" ones. She didn't die. She is here to tell her story. And despite the horror and unimaginable events that she and her three daughters had to endure, Angela has come out stronger than she has ever been. Furthermore, she has used her experience to help other victims of domestic violence.
One of the hardest things she and her eldest daughter had to do (due to a major loophole that existed) was to go to Court and be subject to cross examination by the alleged perpetrator who was representing himself. This led Angela to wanting change. She didn't want anyone else to have to go through what her daughter and herself had to go through. And so a petition begun. Angela has had almost 20,000 people sign the petition which helped bring the matter to the surface. Steps have since been made to make changes to the legislation - The Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross‑examination of Parties) Bill 2017 - which would see a court-appointed representative ask questions on behalf of the alleged perpetrator.
Angela is one strong, brave, and incredibly remarkable woman. This is her story.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Angela has previously contributed her story to the Single Mother Survival Guide Blog. You can read that story here.
Sign Angela's petition to help change the legislation here.
Connect with Angela, and visit the Unheard Voice Facebook page here.
Staying Home Leaving Violence program
Domestic Violence Line NSW - 1800 65 64 63
1800 Respect - 1800 737 732
Domestic Violence Support - services around Australia
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mum Kate Mather and single dad Michael Hayes.
Raising three children (two of them boys) as a single mum, Kate worried about being able to provide "manly" opportunities to her sons, and so who better to team up with than single dad and outdoor expedition adventurer Michael Hayes?
Michael has been conducting outdoor adventure programs with corporates, professional sporting teams and family groups for the last 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Exercise Science, a diploma of Outdoor Recreation, and he is a Former QLD and NSW Rugby Union player. He has also worked with CEO of The Making Of Men, Arne Rubinstein, in his leadership training programs.
Together, Kate and Michael decided to create a program called a ‘Rite of Passage’ for boys. It is specifically for boys that may not have a male figure present in their life and it is an opportunity to have a weekend of male bonding and growth whilst seeking to find respect in others and manage those core responses to situations as they develop throughout these transitional years.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Enquire about the Rite of Passage Program here.
Connect with Kate, and South Coast Experiences, on Facebook and Instagram.
Connect with Michael, and Wilderness Experience Training, on Facebook, or visit the website here.
Download your ME-TIME ideas here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia continues her chat from last week's episode, with Viviana Ochoa.
Viviana is a bikini fitness bodybuilding single mum on a mission. In Episode 65 Viviana told us how she gets it done as a single mum. She shared her story of becoming a single mum, and gave us an insight into a typical week in the life of a body building single mum. In THIS Episode, Viviana shares the challenges of dating as a single mum and food habits of a body builder. She also shares her advice for new single mums and what she loves best about being a single mum.
She is a true inspiration, and a perfect example of someone who is following her dreams and her passion, doing whatever it takes, and making it work despite being a single mum.
Links Mentioned in Podcast:
Connect with Viviana on Instagram here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Enroll in the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE online program right here.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Viviana Ochoa.
Viviana is a bikini fitness bodybuilding single mum on a mission. She tells us how how she gets it done as a single mum. Along with sharing her story of becoming a single mum, Viviana also gives us an insight into a typical week in the life of a body building single mum. She also shares her tips for staying organised and saving time. Hint - no TV! Ever! Not even the Bachelor.
She is a true inspiration, and a perfect example of someone who is following her dreams and her passion, doing whatever it takes, and making it work despite being a single mum.
Links Mentioned in Podcast:
Connect with Viviana on Instagram here.
Read the Blog Post about Superannuation here.
Read the Stockspot report, and check if you are in a Fat Cat Fund right here.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Enroll in the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE online program kicking off on the 13th November right here.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia tells you all about the very first (which down the line will be the second in a series of three) Single Mother Survival Guide Online Program.
It's all about not just surviving, but learning how to THRIVE as a single parent, and getting empowered so that you can feel more confident, focused, and at peace than you've ever been before.
Listen in to hear all about it, and how to be the first to know when enrollments are open. There will only be 100 spots available for this course, so get on the list for first dibs (plus an early bird price special) by registering your interest in the course on my website (either via the pop up when you enter the website or on the Services page).
Links mentioned in episode:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Kate Kernick.
Leaving an abusive relationship after 12 years of marriage, Kate shares how she came to the decision to end her relationship, her experience of continuing to live with her ex for five months, how she managed to quit the expat lifestyle she shared with her husband in Brunei and bring her children home to Australia, and the freedom she felt when she became a single mum.
Kate also shares her journey since becoming a single mum which includes looking at her situation as an opportunity to find herself again, studying and starting a new career, and re-partnering.
Links Mentioned in Podcast:
Connect with Kate on Facebook or email: [email protected]
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Lizzy Williamson. Lizzy helps women find (and keep) their confidence, vitality and joy through making exercise a part of their life.
Lizzy is a certified personal trainer, integrative nutrition health coach, a presenter, a speaker, an author and founder of Two-minute Moves! She has also contributed, and been featured, on many fabulous online publications, programs and blogs, and has been up on stage speaking and getting audiences off their chairs all around Australia.
Lizzy shares her personal story and experience with postnatal depression, and how this led to the creation of Two-minute Moves. She also shares her tips on how to exercise and look after yourself as a busy mother, the small things that can make a big difference, and changing your exercise mindset. She also tells us all about her new book which is available now.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Lizzy on Facebook or Instagram.
If you are struggling and think you may need to reach out for help or someone to talk to, please contact:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Sarah Argenal. Sarah is the Founder of the Working Parent Resource and the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, both of which are dedicated to helping parents in demanding professions avoid burnout and balance a thriving professional life with a fulfilling family life without sacrificing one area over another.
Sarah and Julia discuss time management and how to make the most of each day, balance, and the importance of checking in with our values.
Sarah also shares her tips on:
Links mentioned in the episode:
Sarah is currently offering a free online training for busy working parents called "What's Behind Your Burnout? The 3 Biggest Burnout Triggers and How to Overcome Them". Register to attend live or catch a replay here.
Connect with Sarah on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or LinkedIn.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
View Julia's appearance on The Daily Edition here.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Disclosure: Some of the links in these notes are “affiliate links".This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, Single Mother Survival Guide will receive an affiliate commission.
In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia shares her top tips for new single mums!
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mum Maureen Pound. Maureen is an IVF single mother by choice with two children, and a successful business owner and coach.
Julia and Maureen discuss the path Maureen went on in deciding to become a single mum by choice, what went down when she and her children met the sperm donor, managing a successful business whilst raising two children with little support, tinder date tracking spreadsheets and so much more.
Maureen is a very funny, open, relatable, and amazing woman, and is hilarious and a delight to listen to.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To get in contact with Maureen, email: [email protected], or connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
Sign up for the FREE Seven Day Mindset Rejuvenation Challenge HERE.
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, I chat with single mum Rosemary. It's an incredible story of courage.
We talk about Rosemary's story of becoming a single mum - the hurdles that she crossed in deciding to end the relationship, and how she came to the decision that leaving was the best option for her and her daughter. We also talk about how she found her feet and redefined herself and her expectations of future relationships, what the whole experience taught her daughter and teaching her daughter to make decisions that empower her through role modeling those actions herself, the stigma that it's better for kids if their parents are together, and the benefits and challenges she has come across in becoming a single parent.
This is a really amazing and insightful discussion and one of my favourite conversations to date.
Links Mentioned in Podcast:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats about getting sick as a single mum, and reflections that were made during her recent illness. She also discusses Father's Day which was celebrated recently in Australia.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mum Kate. We talk about her experiences of becoming a single mum twice (and how they differed), the relationship history with the fathers of her children, her co-parenting relationships with her ex partners, the positive things about being a single mum, and lots more! Kate also shares her tips for new single mums.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mums Nadia Mori and Lyndsey Bramble about secret single mums business. We chat about a whole range of topics from gaining strength, to the stigma of single mums, setting boundaries, raising children, and so much more.
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In Part 2 of this two part episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Lara Flanagan. Lara is a true inspiration. She is the single mum who has been travelling the world with her kids on just $100 a day. At age 41, Lara Flanagan was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and was told she was destined to a life in a wheelchair. After struggling to accept the news she eventually took control of her condition to embrace the best life has to offer.
Selling everything she owned, since last year, she and her 9 year old twins have been setting out on the ultimate adventure around the globe all while inspiring others with her message of hope.
In her own words, she is also a photo taking, food obsessed, foul mouthed, constantly writing and country-loving Mamma. And her Blog - My Notes from New England is where she shares her stories. She is on the constant hunt for taste, colour, flavour and love with lashings of food for the soul.
Her blog covers everything from dealing with life in the country as a single mum city-chic to being diagnosed with MS to travelling the world with twins, armed only with a laptop and her camera. It’s also about her love of vegan food and the life she shares with her twins and her two mad dogs. It covers the good, the bad, the funny, the sad and the downright fucking ugly.
In this episode (Part 2) we talk about how her diagnosis with MS motivated her to live life to the fullest and travel the world for 9 months with her 8 year old twins. We talk about where they went and the experiences they had, how she financed it prior to leaving, how she budgeted the expenses overseas, what traveling taught her children, how they were schooled. We also talk about her blog - My Notes from New England, the best things about being a single mum, her advice for new single mums and lots lots more!
Links mentioned in Podcast:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In Part 1 of this two part episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Lara Flanagan. Lara is a true inspiration. She is the single mum who has been travelling the world with her kids on just $100 a day. At age 41, Lara Flanagan was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and was told she was destined to a life in a wheelchair. After struggling to accept the news she eventually took control of her condition to embrace the best life has to offer.
Selling everything she owned, since last year, she and her 9 year old twins have been setting out on the ultimate adventure around the globe all while inspiring others with her message of hope.
In her own words, she is also a photo taking, food obsessed, foul mouthed, constantly writing and country-loving Mamma. And her Blog - My Notes from New England is where she shares her stories. She is on the constant hunt for taste, colour, flavour and love with lashings of food for the soul.
Her blog covers everything from dealing with life in the country as a single mum city-chic to being diagnosed with MS to travelling the world with twins, armed only with a laptop and her camera. It’s also about her love of vegan food and the life she shares with her twins and her two mad dogs. It covers the good, the bad, the funny, the sad and the downright fucking ugly.
In this episode (Part 1) we talk about the circumstances under which Lara became a single mum, her move to the country, and about her diagnosis with MS - what MS is, how she came to terms with her diagnosis and how she manages her illness all whilst being a single mum to 9 year old twins.
Look out for Part 2 of this episode coming next week, where we talk about her travelling the world with her kids for 9 months on under $100 a day!
Links mentioned in Podcast:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Brigitte Zonta. Brigitte is a practicing psychologist and Life & Love Coach plus a worldwide leader in the field of Women’s Empowerment and Relationship Coaching.
Brigitte helps women achieve a life full of success by accessing their true feminine power by letting go of their limiting beliefs and fears. She is most passionate about empowering women to step into their authentic self and find true love.
Her mission is to educate both men and women on what healthy relationships are meant to look and feel like. Brigitte works with people from all walks of life, including celebrities and has appeared on Channel 7 and programs such as Studio 10.
Her personal story is one of survival and courage. She has proved to herself and the world that leaving a toxic relationship is possible with the right resources and support. She has dedicated her life to helping women transcend their victim mentality, self-limiting beliefs, fears and patterns, to create a life they really deserve, one of love, happiness, peace and purpose. She has risen to become an author, coach, thought leader, speaker, TV personality, radio host and a women’s advocate.
We start by talking about vaginal massage. Brigitte tells us of her recent experience with getting a yoni massage is and tells us what it us, and why she got it.
We also discuss how to cope in an emotionally abusive relationship, how to handle doubt after you break up and avoid getting swept away in the thought of what COULD have been in the relationship rather than how the relationship actually WAS. Brigitte also shares some of her own experiences and provides lots of tips and words of wisdom.
This podcast was recorded live on Facebook and many questions were also answered throughout the recording from viewers who watched live.
Links mentioned in Podcast:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum Angela McMillan. Angela shares her story of becoming a single mum twice when both times the fathers of her babies and the men she was in a relationship with at the time, left when she was pregnant.
We discuss how she adjusted to becoming a single mum the first time around versus the second time around, how Feldenkreis helped her to overcome postnatal depression both times around, the option of keeping the father off a birth certificate, challenges and benefits to becoming a single mum, and the positives to children being raised in a single parent home, and a lot more!
Links mentioned in Podcast:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum, and Founder of Mumma's Little Helpers, Lyndsey Bramble.
Lyndsey is the mother of two boys and became a single mum in 2014. In this episode Lyndsey talks about her relationship with the father of her sons, and how she removed herself from an emotionally unhealthy relationship. She also talks about how starting Mumma's Little Helpers helped her move on with her life, challenges she faced and positive things about becoming a single mum.
Links mentioned in Podcast:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Leanne Mulcahy. Leanne found herself unexpectedly pregnant at 18 and when her relationship didn’t work out, she became a single mum when her daughter was 6 months old. She has since created an amazing life for herself. She is an award-winning designer and Founder of Stand Out Women, which is a global community for women who are ready to live life on their own terms. She’s also a speaker and an author.
Her first book Notes to Self was released in 2015 and was a hit with women who connected with her story of overcoming severe shyness and lack of self-worth to have a business where she helps women have the life they really want. An updated version of this book - Imperfectly Perfect - has since been released.
Leanne also works with women to design a clear vision and plan that helps them overcome mindset blocks that keep them stuck, boost their confidence so they can stop worrying and doubting themselves and feel good about taking deliberate and inspired action.
Her online radio show, Stand Out Radio, is where women from around the world share inspirational stories, wisdom and answer the burning question "what does it mean to live life on your own terms".
In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Leanne tells us about her own journey of becoming a single mum, and what it was like being such a young single mum and how she coped. She also discusses the benefits she encountered in being a single mum, and what it has taught her daughter. She also shares what life looks like for her today, her advice for single mums, and what she’s learnt through her experience of being a single mum.
Links mentioned in Podcast:
To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here.
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Having to choose between having an abortion and being a single mother is one of the toughest crossroads anyone can encounter. In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Alyce Haack and Julia talk about exactly that. Alyce went from working in resorts and living an idyllic lifestyle, to pregnant with a partner who no longer wanted to have a baby.
In addition to sharing her story, Alyce also talks about being a single mum without a strong support network, the stigma of being a single mum, and how she balances being a single mum and taking care of herself. She also shares her positives of being a single mum, and offers her advice for new single mums.
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To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about her last relationship and her experience of being ghosted. If you haven't heard of "ghosting", it's the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. According to research a whooping 50 percent of men and women have experienced it and an almost equal number have done the ghosting.
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To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Adeline Er. Adeline and Julia discuss the benefits of meal planning and how to do it; healthy food options; meal prepping – what and how we can prep, and how often; how to start cooking intuitively; and how and what to cook with kids. Adeline also shares her tips to keep the food budget down, and some great healthy snack ideas for adults and kids.
Adeline is a qualified personal trainer, wellbeing coach and #mealprepninja. She is the founder of Eat This Burn That, and the creator behind the #mealprepninja eCourse. Her mission is to help busy people prioritise and take control of their wellbeing via her signature meal prep systems. She teaches people how to create their own personal systems, make healthy and active living fit their lifestyle, and how they can become the CEO of their own lives!
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This story has to be heard to be believed. In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum Rebecca McKeown. After becoming a single parent as a teenager, Rebecca completely turned her life around - she became a motivational speaker for young parents, and then graduated as a nurse with the help of her anonymous guardian angel. A severe car accident when she was 32 weeks pregnant threw another array of obstacles her way - the car accident left her second child with medical issues, it made her temporarily paralysed, and she become a single parent again. Once again she found her feet even though more challenges came her way. Rebecca is a positive role model for single mothers and an example of the strength that we are all capable of. Rebecca is such a positive person and is now paying it forward to other single mothers. Rebecca shares her story with us and how she balances looking after herself as a single mum. She also tells us what she's learnt from her experiences, and shares her money saving secrets with us.
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To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with family lawyer, Kate Pateman. The topic of this week's episode is "I'm separated...now what?". Kate and Julia discuss what steps to take, and what to consider from a legal perspective when you are separated. This includes:
Kate is the founder and Principal Collaborative Family Lawyer at KLP Family Law. She has practiced exclusively in the area of Family Law for almost a decade and has acquired vast experience throughout that time in all aspects of Family Law. She is a leader in providing expert Family Law advice and provides realistic and commercial advice to her clients which has resulted in a better understanding for her clients of the process and of their entitlements. This generally leads to early and cost effective settlements as people are reasonable and empowered when they are confident that they have received the right advice and have a good understanding of the process and their rights. Kate has a particular passion for and focus on financial matters involving complex issues and significant property pools.
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In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about her last trip to Perth to visit her daughter's dad. Things didn't go well and some changes have to be made.
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To contact Julia, email: [email protected].
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Trish Everett. Trish is a single mum and a communication consultant and mindset coach. We discuss communicating with the ex and creating a positive mindset in difficult times.
Communicating with our ex can be at times challenging and Trish provides lots of useful advice on this topic - hearing the other person but standing up for ourselves in the co-parenting relationship, taking responsibility for our own emotions, how to get a great co-parenting relationship, how to communicate effectively, and how to communicate with a very difficult ex.
She also tells us how to create a positive mindset in the difficult times, and this includes thinking of our challenges as an opportunity to help us grow as a person.
We also discuss how she felt when becoming a single mum, the benefit of building up your own community to have around you, how she herself has used the (at times) challenging single mum journey to help her grow, and she also shares her advice for single mums.
Trish Everett is a communication consultant and mindset coach. She specialises in supporting in supporting people to have the conversations that matter and easing the heaviness that goes along with that. Her work takes her into organisations, families and community groups to help build the skills to bridge the difference between where they are now and where they want to be.
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Trish Everett Coaching and Consultancy - trisheverett.com.au
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Lauren Cohen. Lauren shares her own personal story of becoming a single mum and tells Julia about starting her business. She also provides advice for single working mums, how to find the silver lining when at rock bottom, her advice for new single mums, and LOTS MORE!
Lauren is a South Florida Immigration Law Expert and attorney licensed in both the U.S. and Canada. Lauren faced some challenges her first few years of living and working in America and in pursuing her own immigration journey. She was limited in her ability to work in her chosen field due to licensure issues and struggled to make ends meet, but eventually all of her hard work paid off and she built a new career for herself. After spending several years working as corporate counsel in various industries while dabbling in the field of immigration law, at age 40 Lauren decided to combine her legal knowledge and business acumen and over the next few years built her own now thriving business - e-Council Inc., which is a company offering concierge turnkey business immigration services ranging from professional Business Plans to comprehensive project coordination for all types of US business immigration visas. And at 43 years old she had a baby on her own - although it was not a conscious choice to have her precious son alone. She's also in the process of setting up Find My Silver Lining – a non-profit established to inspire single working parents, especially mompreneurs, to work through tough times to find their Silver Lining and to live fulfilling lives.
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E-Council Inc. - www.ecouncilinc.com
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Corrie McLeod. Corrie has such a positive outlook on life and has achieved so much despite being a single mum. She is a perfect example that anything is possible. At age 28 Corrie started out in PR, as an account coordinator at a large multinational PR firm, after working in hospitality for 10 years. Two years later when having her first baby, Corrie found that the firm she was working with was not set up to enable her to return to work part time. She was a single mum on a pension, when she started freelancing from home.
She founded Espresso Communications in 2004 and over the past decade has built the business into a thriving, internationally-recognised communications consulting company.
Corrie also created two additional business units under the Hello Espresso brand in 2015: InnovationAus.com and One Part Idea, to provide public advocacy and creative services, respectively, to Australian and international businesses.
In this episode Corrie shares her own story of becoming a single mum. She also discusses:
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about being a single mum on Mother's day. She discusses why she loves being a single mum, and why single mums need to celebrate too. She also shares her tips for getting through Mother's Day for those having their first Mother's Day as a single mum, and for those feeling vulnerable or emotional.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Marcia Watts. Marcia is a counsellor in the private practice Transform to Lead based in Brisbane, Australia. She offers clients a compassionate, solution-oriented counselling service, enabling them to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential. She is passionate about helping adults and couples improve their personal lives, marriages, and family relationships and she has a special interest in re-partnering and step families, as well as her own personal experience of marriage breakdown and five years as a single parent of 3 boys, before marrying her now husband, Ian, and creating a blended family.
In this episode Marcia shares her own story from divorce to remarriage. We also discuss:
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Marcia Watt's Book: A step up for step families – coming soon
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Clarissa Rayward. Clarissa is a family lawyer, wife and mum who is passionate about relationships, people and family. Clarissa is the Director of Brisbane Family Law Centre, a boutique Family Law practice.
Clarissa uses her industry knowledge and skill to change the way Australian families experience divorce and separation. She is known as 'The Happy Family Lawyer' as she believes that your divorce can be a part of your marriage you can look back on with pride. She is the author of the successful 'Happy Family Lawyer' blog, providing weekly commentary and tips on issues relating to divorce and the book 'Splitsville- How to separate stay out of Court and stay friends'.
In January 2017 Clarissa published her second book- 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life- How to be happy in law and in life' for lawyers looking for better ways to practice law after launching a successful podcast by the same name. Clarissa has now turned her attention to addressing the high rates of depression and anxiety amongst lawyers by opening a positive dialogue on how lawyers can find happiness in their careers.
In this episode we discuss how to have a happy, kind, calm and respectful divorce; how to get things off on the right foot when first separating, how to deal with an ex-partner who is hostile or uncommunicative; how to avoid the court process; how to amicably negotiate with our ex-partners; how to look after ourselves throughout the divorce process; what to look out for when choosing a family lawyer, and LOTS MORE!
Links mentioned in Podcast:
BOOK: Happy Lawyer Happy Life: How to Be Happy in Law and in Life
BOOK: Splitsville: How to Separate, Stay Out of Court and Stay Friends
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Joanna Leng. Joanna is a single mum, a financial adviser, the author of an upcoming book on financial empowerment for single mums, and founder of A Story for Her.
We discuss her story of becoming a single mum, the stigma of being a single mum in Singapore and how it compares to the stigma in Australia, A Story for Her and how it came about, the value of being grateful, her new book "Financial Empowerment for Single Mothers" and the motivation behind it, and LOTS MORE!
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Farrah Millar. Farrah was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer when her daughter was just 14 months old and her son was less than 24 hours old. Recovering from a caesarean section, Farrah began 4 months of intense chemotherapy, and then further treatment (including a double mastectomy), all whilst parenting two babies and dealing with the breakdown of her relationship.
We discuss her journey over the past two years - how she dealt with her cancer diagnosis and treatment whilst looking after her children, the downward spiral of her relationship, winning 2016 Mum of the Year, the amazing work that Breast Cancer Care WA and Cancer Council do, and the support she got from these wonderful organisations, the importance of breast self examinations and breast cancer awareness, handling single motherhood whilst battling a major health issue, what she has learnt through her cancer journey and her journey of becoming a single mother, and LOTS MORE!
If you haven't already, listen to Part 1 (Episode 034) before this one.
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Breast Cancer Care WA is a WA charity that provides personalised emotional, practical and financial support and care to people affected by breast cancer.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Farrah Millar. Farrah was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer when her daughter was just 14 months old and her son was less than 24 hours old. Recovering from a caesarean section, Farrah began 4 months of intense chemotherapy, and then further treatment (including a double mastectomy), all whilst parenting two babies and dealing with the breakdown of her relationship.
We discuss her journey over the past two years - how she dealt with her cancer diagnosis and treatment whilst looking after her children, the downward spiral of her relationship, winning 2016 Mum of the Year, the amazing work that Breast Cancer Care WA and Cancer Council do, and the support she got from these wonderful organisations, the importance of breast self examinations and breast cancer awareness, handling single motherhood whilst battling a major health issue, what she has learnt through her cancer journey and her journey of becoming a single mother, and LOTS MORE!
Look out for Part 2 coming next week!
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Breast Cancer Care WA is a WA charity that provides personalised emotional, practical and financial support and care to people affected by breast cancer.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia gives you her tips on dealing with redundancy as a single mother. As a single mother, being made redundant can be pretty terrifying. You never know when the unexpected might happen, and being a single mum is all about being prepared for anything.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Chantelle Otten, an internationally published and educated sexologist, scientist and sex and relationship expert.
We discuss issues relating to sex and menopause including vaginal changes, physiological changes, orgasms, how to improve your sex drive during menopause, what to know about safe sex during menopause, hormones pre and post menopause, hormone replacement therapy, talking to a partner about changes and lots lots more!
This is a really interesting conversation, and I think all women can learn from this episode (single or not).
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To find out more about Chantelle Otten visit www.chantelleotten.com.
You can follow Chantelle on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or book in for a twenty minute consultation with Chantelle here. Or email Chantelle at: [email protected]
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia gives you an update on her life - dealing with a strong and willful child, dating, having her ex come to stay, hosting a birthday party with her ex, and saying goodbye to her daughter for two weeks. She also shares some quick tips on dealing with a difficult ex, and gives you an update on what is happening with Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Veronica Grant. Veronica is a Dating Mindset Coach, host of Date Yourself Radio, and creator of the Dating Mindset Bootcamp. Veronica helps women enjoy the process of dating and meeting higher quality men. But what she REALLY does is teach women how to treat themselves the way they want to be treated.
We discuss why we need to treat ourselves like queens (and how to do it), why we should date ourselves, how to find the time to date, answering the questions - Where are all the good men? and Why am I still single?, why we fall into a pattern of falling for the same types (who aren't necessarily good for us), if it's better to go with your head or your heart, how we can let go of the fear of having a relationship after an unhealthy or toxic one, what are the red flags that we should be looking out for, and dealing with feelings of rejection.
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To find out more about Veronica Grant visit veronicagrant.com.
You can follow Veronica Grant on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or contact Veronica here.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about what you need to think about when starting a new relationship as a single mother. She discusses things like avoiding the rebound, not settling, knowing your worth, what to look for in a partner, stopping negative thoughts, moving past your previous relationship, how to know when you're ready to start dating again, and how to deal with new partners who don't understand that children are your priority.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Chantelle Otten, an internationally published and educated sexologist, scientist and sex and relationship expert.
We discuss issues relating to sex after pregnancy including what happens to our hormones after childbirth, how complications from childbirth can affect sex and how to navigate them, how to explain to a partner what is going on with your body after childbirth, and how to tackle issues to do with body image, tiredness, and breastfeeding when it comes to sex.
This is a really interesting conversation, and I think all mothers can learn from this episode (single or not), and it's beneficial for fathers too.
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To find out more about Chantelle Otten visit www.chantelleotten.com.
You can follow Chantelle on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or book in for a twenty minute consultation with Chantelle here. Or email Chantelle at: [email protected]
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Johanna Byrne. Johanna is an absolute inspiration. She is a single mother to 7 children, has just completed a law degree, and was named the 2016 National Indigenous Law (NIL) Student of the Year by the Attorney-General's Department. The award recognises the achievements of Indigenous Australians who improve justice outcomes for the Indigenous community.
We chat about how she went from floristry to law (an incredible story), coping after her husband passed away one year into her law degree and how she managed studying, working, and raising 7 kids on her own.
"You can't change the past, it's the way it is. You need to work out where you want to go and make a plan to get there.” - Johanna Byrne.
To buy the book mentioned (Reboot Your Life Phoenix Edition) visit Lovely Silks Publishing.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Karina Pamamull, founder of Datelicious, the ultimate dating and romance resource for any stage of a relationship. Karina is a leading dating and lifestyle mentor sharing what she knows about love, and the best way to find it, every day. Fifteen years’ experience in the dating industry means that she has a wealth of trade secrets on the dating roller-coaster and on building relationships, which she shares with us in this episode.
We discuss the best dating websites and apps (and the ones to steer clear of), other ways to meet dates, when to mention that you have a child, how to stay away from the game playing, how to beat the nerves, best things to do on a first date, the important questions to ask, what not to ask, how to avoid the questions about what happened with the father of your children, red flags to look out for, how to get out of a bad date, and LOTS LOTS MORE!!!
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To find out more about Karina Pamamull and Datelicious visit www.datelicious.com.au.
You can follow Datelicious on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or contact Karina here.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts. He’s a parent himself – he has 6 daughters, he has a PhD in Psychology, is an international speaker, and has written many journal articles and books, the most recent one being 9 Ways to a Resilient Child. He also writes a weekly parenting advice column for Sydney's Daily Telegraph, appears regularly on The Project, the TODAY Show, Studio 10, Mornings, and a large number of radio stations around the nation, and he is the parenting expert at kidspot.com.au.
We discuss the best ways to explain to a child what’s going on if you’re separating, some of the ways children might react to a separation, how we can best help them through this challenging time, whether you should hide your grief from your children, how to handle a co-parenting relationship, and the best way to introduce a new partner.
Links mentioned in Podcast:
The 5 Cs of separation and divorce
BOOK: 21 Days to a Happier Family
BOOK: 9 Ways to a Resilient Child
To find out more about Dr Justin Coulson visit www.happyfamilies.com.au or www.justincoulson.com.
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Making the decision to end a relationship is never easy. There is a feeling of hope that you hang on to, which makes it hard to bite the bullet and end a bad relationship once and for all. If you have children, this decision is even harder. It’s probably the hardest decision you’ll ever make in your life, because you want to make sure you’re making the best decision for you and your kids. And no one dreams of being a single mum.
It can feel like a selfish decision, because you may think it’s better for the kids to have two parents who are together. But this is very wrong. Children suffer if they are living in an unhealthy or toxic environment. Your children will thrive and be happy, if you are. Sure it’s a long road to getting your life back on track, and adjusting to the changes, but everyone will survive and get back on their feet.
Of course only you can know if it’s time to end the relationship, but in this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia discusses 5 types of red flags you should be aware of when considering ending your relationship.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about the importance of me time, ESPECIALLY as a single mother. She also gives you some great tips on how to squeeze it in, and what you can do for your me time.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia discusses the social stigma of being a single mother, and why we need to let it go.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum Nadia Mori about her experience of being in an emotionally abusive relationship, and how she got out of it.
We also discuss what exactly emotional abuse is (and the fact that it is a form of a domestic violence), the red flags you should watch out for (for a potentially emotionally abusive relationship), and strategies for leaving an emotionally abusive relationship.
Please note that this episode may act as a trigger if you have been a victim of domestic violence. It is also advised that this episode is NOT listened to in earshot of children.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia shares 10 new habits for a single mum to implement in 2017, and how to get back to finding you. This year is all about making some really positive changes that YOU can implement in 2017 for a HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER YOU!
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia tells you her tips on how to break the news of your separation to your kids.
Did you know most relationship break ups occur in December; it's the most tumultuous time of the year. If you are currently going through a separation, here are my tips (from someone who has been a child of divorce, and through a separation myself) on how to tell your children.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Jacqueline Hellyer from LOVELIFE. Jacqueline is a sex therapist, relationship coach, sex educator, tantra teacher, speaker, media expert, author and blogger….pretty much an all-around sex GURU. She’s been featured in magazines such as Men's Health, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Girlfriend, and Marie Claire, and on radio and television programs including Mix 106.5, Today, Sunrise, and 60 minutes. And she also has her own radio show and podcast, The Tantric Lounge.
On the show we talk about relaunching your sex life as a single mother - how to overcome your fears of getting yourself back out there (if it's a been a while), being intimate with a new person (if you've been with the same person for a long time), how to NOT separate being a mum from being a sexual woman, overcoming body image issues you may have, and all the other sex questions you want to know as a single mother.
To find out more about Jacqueline's workshops, retreats, and online courses, to read her blog, and to contact her, visit www.jacquelinehellyer.com.
You can download The Tantric Lounge Podcast here.
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To buy The Sex Life Survival Guide for Parents click here, or visit Jacqueline's website.
To buy Sex Secrets for Busy people click here, or visit Jacqueline's website.
To buy Seven Sex Godesses, visit Jacqueline's website.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with the very inspirational Turia Pitt. Turia is not a single mother, nor a mother (yet), but she is someone who has been through a very traumatic experience and has turned her life around for the better.
In 2011, Turia was caught in a grass fire whilst running an ultra marathon and consequently suffered burns to 65% of her body. She survived against all odds, and since going through her recovery she has absolutely thrived in so many areas. She’s a humanitarian, a motivationalist, a speaker, an author, a blogger, an athlete, a recent IRONMAN, the NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year and a recent finalist for young Australian of the year.
In this episode we talk about how to not allow yourself to be a victim of life and how to keep yourself going in the tough times. A lot of this includes goal setting, which Turia teaches in her new online course, Turia's School of Champions. Turia also shares her favorite top tips for goal setting with us in this episode.
Turia also talks about her own relationship, and the positive things she has learnt from her parents.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia discusses things to consider regarding parenting, in preparation for mediation. If you have mediation coming up, listen to this now.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Angela Counsel. Angela is a mother of two, and a naturopath and lifestyle coach.
We discuss how too much stress can make you sick, the long term effects of stress, how diet affects your mood and well-being, why we crave chocolate and the RIGHT kind to eat, the right kind of carbs to eat, how to treat fruit and vegetables if you can't afford to buy organic, everyday strategies that you can put into place RIGHT NOW to reduce stress, the importance of sleep and how to switch off, accepting life for what it is, how to prevent burn out, and guilt - the biggest waste of emotion out there.
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Contact Angela here.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Adele Nowakowska. Adele is a single mother by choice, and went down the IVF route in 2012 using a sperm donor, which resulted in her son being born in 2013. On the show she openly shares her journey and experience with us.
We discuss why she chose to be a single mother by choice, the process of choosing a suitable donor, the IVF process, costs involved, legalities regarding anonymity, the reaction of her friends, family and colleagues, challenges she's encountered, and advantages discovered. She also offers her advice for anyone thinking of traveling down this path.
Adele has very kindly offered to answer any questions that anyone may have. You can contact here here.
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In this week’s episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Karen Shine, a single mum and author of “Shine with your Cuisine Companion; The Essential Guide”. We talk about how to make life easier as a single mum through cooking, food preparation, easy lunch box ideas, quick dinners and meal planning.
We also talk about how her diagnosis with Spondyloarthritis lead to the creation of her cook book “Shine with your Cuisine Companion; The Essential Guide”.
Visit Karen Shine’s website here.
Shine with your Cuisine Companion Facebook Page .
Shine with your Cuisine Companion Facebook Group.
Buy the book here.
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In this episode, Julia talks with Katherine Hayes about all things to do with savings and budgeting. Katherine is a mum to three children and a fully qualified Financial Adviser. We discuss budgets (what a budget is, why it's important to have one and how to create one), how to cut spending, how to save, how we can set and see out savings goals, what things we should save for in the longer term, and superannuation for women.
Contact Katherine Hayes from Hayes and Co Insurance Services (formerly Tiffen and Co) at [email protected].
Get the ASIC Budget Planner here.
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In this episode, Julia talks about all the reasons why she loves being a single mum. From the emotional strength gained, to the parent/child bond, to the happiness, to the new friends, to being able to watch whatever you like on television. It's all here.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about the steps to take, and the process involved, when trying to get a passport for a child, when the other parent refuses to sign the application form.
Download the B9 form here.
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In this week's episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Kylie Travers. Kylie is a truly remarkable and inspirational woman who has been through some very tough times in recent years. We begin our conversation by talking about how Kylie went from an abusive relationship to homeless single mother to international award winning CEO. We also discuss the importance of self care, and how to get "me time" as a single mum, the dynamics of re-partnering as a single mum, and what Kylie is currently working on to improve the Centrelink process.
Contact Kylie and see her blog here: http://www.kylietravers.com.au/.
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Louise, a single mum, and expert in online security. We talk about -
Links mentioned in the Podcast, and related links relevant to the Podcast:
To Spy or Not to Spy: New Parenting Issues in the Digital World
10 Tech Issues to Consider If You're Going Through a Divorce by Natasha Stokes on February 18, 2015
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about her frustrations of when mothers, who are not single, state they are basically a single mum (a pet hate of most single mums).
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum, Rachael Natoli - a domestic violence survivor and advocate, and founder of the Lokahi Foundation.
Please note that this episode may act as a trigger if you have been a victim of domestic violence. It is also not advised that this episode is listened to in earshot of children.
Rachael Natoli is a mum to three year old twins and the founder of the Lokahi Foundation, a charity aimed at providing case management, support and resources to domestic violence victims.
Links mentioned in Podcast:
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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide, Julia talks with John, about what it's REALLY like to date a single mother.
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In the fourth episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with financial adviser, Katherine Hayes, about insurances for single mums - including life, income protection, trauma and TPD insurances.
Katherine Hayes is a mum to three children and a fully qualified Financial Adviser. She has been working within the financial services industry for the last 10 years. Contact Katherine Hayes from Hayes and Co Insurance Services (formerly Tiffen and Co) at [email protected].
This is a MUST to listen to for all single mums who are thinking about getting covered insurance wise.
Read my blog post on insurance here.
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In this episode, Julia tells you her top tips for traveling as a single mum. From what you need to do before you get to the airport, to what to bring on the plane, to researching hotels, and everything in between. If you are planning a trip with your little one (or little ones), listen to this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast.
Links mentioned in Podcast:
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In this second episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide, Julia discusses the importance and advantages of meeting other single mums.
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In this first official episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide, Julia talks with lawyer, Anna Leonard, about wills, power of attorneys, and guardianship for single mums.
This is a MUST to listen to for all single mums who are thinking about wills and estate planning.
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Contact Anna Leonard at http://www.legalhand.com.au.
In this introductory episode, Julia talks about her background - how, when and why she became a single mum.
Please note there may be some explicit language in this episode, so be mindful if you are playing this Podcast within earshot of children.
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