Single Mother Survival Guide
407 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsBecoming 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…
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Episodes
156 - Speed dating; what you need to know
August 06, 2019 17:30 - 50 minutes - 70.1 MBIn this episode, I chat about my recent speed dating experience, and what you need to know about speed dating... I cover: What the process was like. What the people were like. Speed dating mindset. Costs involved. How many people you "date". How long the mini-dates lasted. Going solo versus with a friend. And lots more! Links mentioned in the episode: To contact Julia, email: [email protected]. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. Or conne...
155 - Canna Campbell and the $1000 project
July 30, 2019 17:30 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBCanna 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: The $1000 project and how becoming a single mum inspired her to start it. Savings tips. Shares, dividends, and passive income as a form of wealth creation. How to know what to do with your money - debts, emergency funds, saving for a house etc. Her tips for new single mums. Plus SO much m...
154 - Ask Julia
July 23, 2019 17:30 - 28 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: How to deal with feelings of resentment and hostility when the father of your kids has another child with a new partner and then they also separate but your ex treats the new child better, or differently than your kids you have with him. Is it unreasonable to know when the father of your children gets engaged? How does one co-parent after betrayal and manage visiting schedules if the parents l...
153 - Amy's single mum story, and the relationship with her husband that was a lie (Part 2)
July 16, 2019 17:30 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBIn 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 mov...
152 - Amy's single mum story, and the relationship with her husband that was a lie
July 09, 2019 17:30 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBAmy 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, renov...
151 - How to deal with loneliness as a single mum.
July 02, 2019 17:30 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBIn 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]. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
150 - Belinda Kirkpatrick's story: widowed whilst pregnant and mum to an 18-month-old.
June 25, 2019 17:30 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBFifteen 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 ...
149 - Ask Julia
June 18, 2019 17:30 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: What to do if your child's father doesn't return your child at the allocated time? What to do about the one that got away... Relocating overseas and what it's like to raise kids in Sydney. 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 Sur...
148 - Let's talk dating!
June 11, 2019 17:30 - 26 minutes - 36 MBIn 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... Is it really necessary to get into a relationship after a separation or divorce? Is dating worth it? It's so hard! How to find a date away from online dating apps. Links mentioned in...
147 - Don't let being a single mum be an excuse to not do things you want to do, with Alicia
June 04, 2019 17:30 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBSingle 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: Using being a single mum as motivation, not an excuse. Making it happen! There are always options. Lowering expectations on yourself and accepting that everything is possible, they may just turn out to be a little different than ...
146 - Sam Wood on healthy lifestyles and insights from The Bachelor
May 30, 2019 17:30 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBIn 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: Sam's experience on The Bachelor, and falling in love with single mum, the beautiful Snezana. What it was like to get an instant family. The 28 by Sam Wood program and why it is so perfect for single mums. My feedback on his program and my ONE suggested improvement - which he has ...
145 - Ask Julia
May 21, 2019 17:30 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: What to do if your child's father turns up after 5 years of being MIA and suddenly wants to be a part of your child's life. What to do when you can't rely on your ex helping with tuition fees for your child because they are an addict. What to look for in an au-pair. Links mentioned in the episode: Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL HERE...
144 - How to find or start a local single mums group
May 14, 2019 17:30 - 20 minutes - 28 MBIn 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 P...
143 - How I got my sparkle back
May 07, 2019 17:30 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBIn 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]. Visi...
142 - Tracey Jewel on being a single mum
April 30, 2019 17:30 - 55 minutes - 77.1 MBIn this week's episode, I chat with Tracey Jewel from Australia’s fifth season of Married at At First Sight. Tracey shares: How life changed for her as a single mum, and how she felt about being a single mum. How she grieved her past life and accepted her new reality. Her co-parenting schedule and how her co-parenting relationship has changed over the years. How Tracey has dealt with her daughter being a part of a new blended family. Wanting more children and the pressure on us a...
141 - Ask Julia
April 23, 2019 17:30 - 28 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: When your ex's family member updates your ex on your personal life. Setting boundaries in children when you are a single mum. What to do about the care of a child when you have an important court date or similar and you have no one in your village available to help out. Links mentioned in the episode: Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL ...
140 - Single mums and real estate, with Lauren Goudy
April 16, 2019 17:30 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBIn 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 identi...
139 - Dream a little dream, with Lisa Burling
April 09, 2019 17:30 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBLisa 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...
138 - Ask Julia
April 02, 2019 16:30 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBIn this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: Money and being a single mum. Introducing a new partner to your child. Interstate relocation. 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: ...
137 - Isabelle Silbery on becoming a single mum and the power of giving (Part 2)
March 26, 2019 16:30 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBIsabelle 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. ...
136 - Isabelle Silbery on becoming a single mum and the power of giving (Part 1)
March 19, 2019 16:30 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBIsabelle 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]. Find out more about the ...
135 - How to cope, keep smiling, and stay positive as a single mum
March 12, 2019 16:30 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MBIn 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 c...
134 - Sara Lingenfelter on working from home as a single mum
March 05, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBSara 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 ...
133 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Hayley (Part 3)
February 26, 2019 16:30 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBHayley 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'...
132 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Hayley (Part 2)
February 19, 2019 16:30 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBHayley 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'...
131 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Hayley (Part 1)
February 12, 2019 21:20 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBHayley 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'...
130 - Cruising with kids as a single parent
February 05, 2019 21:27 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBIn 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: julia@singlemothersurv...
129 - When your child starts school
January 29, 2019 16:30 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBIn 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: julia@single...
128 - International parental child abduction: Lisa Kennedy's story Part 2
January 22, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBLisa 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 Tu...
127 - International parental child abduction: Lisa Kennedy's story Part 1
January 15, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBLisa 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 Tu...
126 - Ask Julia
January 08, 2019 16:30 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBIn this solo episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: When your husband whom you recently separated from starts dating one of the other mums in your child's class. When your ex is constantly threatening you with going to court. When you are very pregnant and just separated from your partner and he wants 50% custody of your baby that is about to be born. Links mentioned in the episode: Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for ...
125 - Six steps to planning out an amazing 2019
January 01, 2019 16:30 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBIn 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 sin...
124 - Looking after yourself when your child is away with the other parent
December 25, 2018 16:30 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBIn 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 wit...
123 - Celebrating Christmas as a single mum
December 18, 2018 16:30 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBIn 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: julia...
122 - When you're unsure if you want to stay the primary parent, with Elisabeth Shaw
December 11, 2018 16:30 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBWhat 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 the...
121 - Overcoming adversity, joyfully, with Amy Molloy
December 04, 2018 16:30 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBAmy 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,...
120 - Ask Julia
November 27, 2018 16:30 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this solo episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: Whether to include the other parent in your child's birthday party. How to respond to a child when they mention that they want to live with both their mum and dad again together in the same house. How soon is too soon when it comes to dating and dealing with insecurity as a single mother. Links mentioned in the episode: Read the blog post - THE BEST 5 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN OF SINGLE PAREN...
119 - Why negative experiences can have more impact than positive ones
November 20, 2018 16:30 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBHas 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 imp...
118 - Special-needs single mum Tanya Savva
November 13, 2018 16:30 - 56 minutes - 78 MBTanya 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 wo...
117 - More of your questions answered
November 06, 2018 16:30 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn this solo episode, Julia answers some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: How to remain calm and not respond to an ex trying to upset you, and not allowing his behaviour or actions affect you. If shared parenting gets easier and how to manage an ex who plays games and seems to have no interest in a child's physical and mental well-being. How to handle a brand new break-up - from feeling devastated for the kids, managing grief, feeling lost, finding support...
116 - Single mum advice from early learning educator Kat Wieczorek-Ghisso
October 30, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 93 MBOn 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,...
115 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Ashlene Marshall
October 23, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBAshlene 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 ha...
114 - Attracting positivity to your life
October 16, 2018 16:30 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIn 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. Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered (kicking off on 22nd October 2018) - ENROLL HERE. To contact Julia, email: [email protected]. For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guid...
113 - Your questions answered
October 09, 2018 16:30 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBIn this solo episode, Julia answers some questions sent in by listeners. Links mentioned in the episode: Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered (kicking off on 22nd October 2018) - ENROLL 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 on...
112 - Zoe Hendrix on becoming a single mum
October 02, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBIn 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 cha...
111 - Secret Single Mums Business No. 4 with Nadia Mori and Lyndsey Bramble
September 25, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn 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 Secre...
110 - Lauren Patterson's single mum story
September 18, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIn 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...
109 - When your ex gets a new partner
September 11, 2018 17:30 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this solo episode, Julia answers some of the most common questions sent in by listeners relating to when the ex gets a new partner... How to deal with it as an ex partner? How to deal with it as a mum? How to talk about it with the kids? And the dreaded... do I have to meet them? PLUS, what if your ex insists your children call his new girlfriend "mum"? Links mentioned in the episode: To contact Julia, email: [email protected]. For information about the s...
108 - When sex comes with (unwanted) pain
September 04, 2018 17:30 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBIsiah 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: The different types of pain including sexual pain, pelvic pain, and chronic pain. If there are any stages in ...
107 - Celebrating Father's Day for single mums
August 28, 2018 17:30 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBIn 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 S...