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Single Mother Survival Guide291 - Ask JuliaIn 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 th...
2022-03-2920 min
Single Mother Survival Guide253 - Julia's single mum storyThis 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 so...
2021-06-221h 07
Single Mother Survival Guide210 - Ask JuliaIn this episode, I answer more questions sent in by listeners. This week, these questions relate to: Dealing with your feelings, and the feelings of your family, around shame and guilt when pregnant and single. How to deal with bringing your baby to meet the woman your partner left you for. Links mentioned in the episode: Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE. To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
2020-08-1835 min
Single Mother Survival Guide204 - Ask JuliaIn this episode, I answer more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: The fear of having time without your child and when you're constantly threatened by your ex with being taken to court. What to do when you are constantly the one trying to facilitate a relationship between your young child and their father, and the father is not putting in any reciprocal effort. How to help your child when they struggle with you having a new partner and not seeing their dad. Links mentioned in the episode: Blog Post: THE BEST 5 B...
2020-07-0726 min
Single Mother Survival Guide178 - Ask JuliaIn this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: When your ex buys your 8-year-old daughter a phone without consulting you. Considering a move to Bali for support. Whether or not to ditch private health insurance. Links mentioned in the episode: Thank you to this week's sponsor, Invisalign. Bright Smile Dental Coogee. 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: NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE Red Cros...
2020-01-0736 min
Single Mother Survival Guide173 - Ask JuliaIn this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: Overnights for young children with their dads when they haven't seen them for a while. What to do when your kids want to buy you Christmas/birthday presents but they are too young to organise this themselves. Links mentioned in the episode: Book in for an intensive mentoring session HERE. To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest
2019-12-0322 min
Single Mother Survival Guide169 - Ask JuliaIn this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: Setting yourself up for leaving a partner. When your new partner struggles to accept your children. Setting up a parenting schedule to help an ex foster a relationship with your child but they keep letting you down. Links mentioned in the episode: Book in for an intensive mentoring session HERE. To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinteres
2019-11-0522 min
Single Mother Survival Guide165 - Ask JuliaIn this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: When your child suffers at their other parent's house because he/she doesn't get along with the child of that parent's new partner. When an ex tries to outdo you with kids birthday celebrations and you are not invited. If it's okay to block an ex on your phone if he's giving you anxiety. Links mentioned in the episode: Read more, and sign up to the online program for single mothers - Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - here. To...
2019-10-0821 min
Single Mother Survival Guide161 - Ask JuliaIn this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: When your ex wants to introduce his new partner to your 5 and 3 yr girls who he rarely sees, and what questions to ask his new girlfriend if given the opportunity. For someone new to the dating scene, what questions to ask (and how and when) a guy who you have been dating for a month in terms of a future relationship, marriage, and future children. Links mentioned in the episode: Read more, and sign up to the online program fo...
2019-09-1027 min
Single Mother Survival Guide159 - Ask JuliaIn this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: The anxiety when the other parent wants to take the children overseas. How to manage the lack of response from an ex when it comes to appointments and planning. Moving on with the fear of the unexpected after DV. Links mentioned in the episode: Thank you to this week's sponsor, Invisalign. Bright Smile Dental Coogee. Blog post - My Invisalign treatment begins. To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. Visi...
2019-08-2738 min
Single Mother Survival Guide154 - Ask JuliaIn 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 live in different states and the child is a baby? Links m...
2019-07-2328 min
Single Mother Survival Guide149 - Ask JuliaIn 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. Or connect with S...
2019-06-1823 min
Single Mother Survival Guide145 - Ask JuliaIn 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. Check o...
2019-05-2127 min
Single Mother Survival Guide141 - Ask JuliaIn 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 HERE. Read about the Ci...
2019-04-2328 min
Single Mother Survival Guide138 - Ask JuliaIn 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: Listen to Episode 122 HERE - When you're unsure if you w...
2019-04-0246 min
Single Mother Survival Guide133 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Hayley (Part 3)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, whic...
2019-02-2650 min
Single Mother Survival Guide132 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Hayley (Part 2)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 Hay...
2019-02-1937 min
Single Mother Survival Guide131 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Hayley (Part 1)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 Hay...
2019-02-1245 min
Single Mother Survival Guide130 - Cruising with kids as a single parentIn 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
2019-02-051h 08
Single Mother Survival Guide129 - When your child starts schoolIn 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
2019-01-2925 min
Single Mother Survival Guide128 - International parental child abduction: Lisa Kennedy's story Part 2Lisa 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...
2019-01-221h 08
Single Mother Survival Guide127 - International parental child abduction: Lisa Kennedy's story Part 1Lisa 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...
2019-01-151h 06
Single Mother Survival Guide126 - Ask Julia In 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 single mums to get empowered (kicking off on 28th January 2019...
2019-01-0849 min
Single Mother Survival Guide122 - When you're unsure if you want to stay the primary parent, with Elisabeth ShawWhat 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...
2018-12-1146 min
Single Mother Survival Guide120 - Ask JuliaIn 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 PARENTS. To contact Julia, em...
2018-11-2735 min
Single Mother Survival Guide119 - Why negative experiences can have more impact than positive onesHas 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 po...
2018-11-2038 min
Single Mother Survival Guide117 - More of your questions answeredIn 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, and strategies to move forward. Plus what to do if he i...
2018-11-0651 min
Single Mother Survival Guide116 - Single mum advice from early learning educator Kat Wieczorek-GhissoOn 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...
2018-10-301h 07
Single Mother Survival Guide115 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Ashlene MarshallAshlene 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 disc...
2018-10-231h 10
Single Mother Survival Guide114 - Attracting positivity to your lifeIn 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. 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 r...
2018-10-1626 min
Single Mother Survival Guide113 - Your questions answeredIn 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. 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 h...
2018-10-0951 min
Single Mother Survival Guide111 - Secret Single Mums Business No. 4 with Nadia Mori and Lyndsey BrambleIn 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...
2018-09-251h 17
Single Mother Survival Guide110 - Lauren Patterson's single mum storyIn 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 h...
2018-09-181h 01
Single Mother Survival Guide109 - When your ex gets a new partnerIn 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with...
2018-09-1133 min
Single Mother Survival Guide108 - When sex comes with (unwanted) painIsiah 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 life where it could get worse. How common it...
2018-09-0440 min
Single Mother Survival Guide107 - Celebrating Father's Day for single mumsIn 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. 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...
2018-08-2820 min
Single Mother Survival Guide106 - Empowerment through independence, with Anna KellermanAnna 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...
2018-08-211h 07
Single Mother Survival Guide105 - Why forgiveness is crucialIn this solo episode, Julia talks about forgiveness and why it is crucial. Links mentioned in the episode: To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. 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.
2018-08-1418 min
Single Mother Survival Guide102 - Catch up with JuliaIn 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. Links mentioned in the episode: Sign up for the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE e-course kicking off on the 30th July right here. Blog post - Enough with the parent alienation accusation if it's not true. Blog post - How I got through the dark days. Vote for Julia in the Podcast Awards To co...
2018-07-2441 min
Single Mother Survival Guide101 - Isiah Mckimmie on sex and stressIsiah 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 Relati...
2018-07-1738 min
Single Mother Survival Guide100 - Being a single mum ain't so badIn 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! Links mentioned in the episode: Thank you to this week's sponsor - Goodstart. Sign up for the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE e-course kicking off on the 30th July right here. To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. 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 Ju...
2018-07-1044 min
Single Mother Survival Guide099 - Handling a narcissistic ex, with Jessica KielyIn 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. Links mentioned in Podcast: Thank you to this week's sponsor - Goodstart. Wande...
2018-07-031h 06
Single Mother Survival Guide097 - Making sense of the Child Care SubsidyIn this solo episode, Julia discusses the Child Care Subsidy which comes into effect on the 2nd July 2018. Links mentioned in the episode: Read Julia's blog post on how the new Child Care Subsidy will affect single parents here. What is adjusted taxable income? Thank you to this week's sponsor - Goodstart. Vote for Julia in the 2018 Mum Blog Awards here. To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Mentoring and E-Courses. Book in for your complimenta...
2018-06-1920 min
Single Mother Survival Guide093 - Single parent camping hacksIn 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 S...
2018-05-2239 min
Single Mother Survival Guide092 - Belinda's single mum storyIn 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 a...
2018-05-151h 21
Single Mother Survival Guide091 - Isiah Mckimmie on how to get your orgasm backIsiah 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: Is it common for mothers over 40 to los...
2018-05-0831 min
Single Mother Survival Guide090 - Traveling with young children, as a single parentIn 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: For instructions on how...
2018-05-0149 min
Single Mother Survival Guide089 - Dealing with betrayal, with Tracy McfieIn 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 wh...
2018-04-241h 00
Single Mother Survival Guide088 - Goal setting for single mumsIn 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: What do you want to achieve? Why do you want to achieve it? What is your plan? Links mentioned in the episode: You can listen to Episode 86 HERE. Blog Post - 6 THINGS FOR A SINGLE MU...
2018-04-1723 min
Single Mother Survival Guide087 - Breast cancer warrior and single mum Farrah MillerIn 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...
2018-04-101h 34
Single Mother Survival Guide086 - Finding your identity again as a single mumIn 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). To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. For inform...
2018-04-0324 min
Single Mother Survival Guide085 - Sex and body image, with Isiah MckimmieIn 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: for any mother getting herself out there and feeling confident sexually if it's been...
2018-03-2738 min
Single Mother Survival Guide084 - Re-partnering as a single mum and the intentional family, with Marcia WattsIn 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...
2018-03-201h 14
Single Mother Survival Guide083 - Secret Single Mums Business No. 3 with Nadia Mori and Lyndsey BrambleIn 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. To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com....
2018-03-131h 07
Single Mother Survival Guide082 - Editor of Kidspot Mel Wilson's Single Mum StoryIn 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 s...
2018-03-0650 min
Single Mother Survival Guide081 - Catch up with JuliaIn 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 To conta...
2018-02-2732 min
Single Mother Survival Guide080 - HPV awareness and talking to kids about sex, with Robin LaCrossIn 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 redu...
2018-02-2045 min
Single Mother Survival Guide079 - Valentine's Day for the new single mumIn 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. 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...
2018-02-1315 min
Single Mother Survival Guide078 - Your questions answered Part 3, with family lawyer Todd StreetIn 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 u...
2018-02-0644 min
Single Mother Survival Guide077 - Your questions answered Part 2, with family lawyer Todd StreetIn 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 p...
2018-01-3058 min
Single Mother Survival Guide076 - Single mother by choice, with Emma FraserIn 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...
2018-01-2354 min
Single Mother Survival Guide075 - Everything mediation, with lawyer and mediator Anne-Marie CadeIn 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 famil...
2018-01-1641 min
Single Mother Survival Guide074 - Gentle parenting and managing separation anxiety in young children, with Pinky McKayIn 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 a...
2018-01-091h 14
Single Mother Survival Guide073 - Your commitments for 2018In 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...
2018-01-0229 min
Single Mother Survival Guide072 - Healthy Living, with Tim RobardsIn 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, a...
2017-12-2633 min
Single Mother Survival Guide071 - Secret Single Mums Business Part 2, with Nadia Mori and Lyndsey BrambleIn 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services. Book ...
2017-12-191h 07
Single Mother Survival Guide070 - Christmas and the Single MumIn 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Moth...
2017-12-1228 min
Single Mother Survival Guide069 - Your questions answered - with family lawyer Todd StreetIn 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: V...
2017-12-0553 min
Single Mother Survival Guide068 - Domestic violence survivor and thriver - Angela HadchitiIn 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...
2017-11-281h 27
Single Mother Survival Guide067 - Single mums of boys and their rite of passage, with Kate Mather and Michael HayesIn 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...
2017-11-2150 min
Single Mother Survival Guide066 - Dating life as a single mum, with Viviana OchoaIn 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 ad...
2017-11-1444 min
Single Mother Survival Guide065 - This is how it's done as a single mum, with Viviana OchoaIn 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 per...
2017-11-071h 17
Single Mother Survival Guide064 - Don't just survive, THRIVE! - Finding empowerment as a single mum.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...
2017-10-3123 min
Single Mother Survival Guide063 - Becoming a single mum is an opportunity for growth, with Kate KernickIn 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 si...
2017-10-241h 01
Single Mother Survival Guide062 - Two Minute Moves, with Lizzy WilliamsonIn 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...
2017-10-1758 min
Single Mother Survival Guide061 - Tips for the Working Parent, with Sarah ArgenalIn 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:...
2017-10-1048 min
Single Mother Survival Guide060 - Julia's Top Tips for the New Single MumIn this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia shares her top tips for new single mums! To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. 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.
2017-10-0316 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 059 - Single mother by choice, with Maureen PoundIn 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...
2017-09-261h 02
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 057 - Getting sick as a single mumIn 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. 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...
2017-09-1225 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 056 - Kate's Single Mum StoryIn 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon...
2017-09-051h 05
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 055 - Secret Single Mums Business, with Nadia Mori and Lyndsey BrambleIn 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: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. 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...
2017-08-291h 01
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 054 - Traveling the world with twins (on under $100 a day) as a single mum, with Lara FlanaganIn 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 hav...
2017-08-2242 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 053 - Managing Multiple Sclerosis as a single mum, with Lara FlanaganIn 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 hav...
2017-08-1551 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 052 - Coping with emotional abuse, and how to handle relationship break-up doubt, with Brigitte ZontaIn 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...
2017-08-081h 06
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 051 - Becoming a single mum twice, with Angela McMillanIn 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...
2017-08-0142 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 050 - Removing yourself from an emotionally unhealthy relationship, with Lyndsey BrambleIn 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: Mumma's Little Helpers C...
2017-07-251h 13
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 048 - Deciding between having an abortion and being a single mother, with Alyce HaackHaving 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 an...
2017-07-1141 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 047 - Julia's experience with being ghostedIn 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. Links mentioned in the podcast: If you reside in Sydney, run the City2Surf with Team Single Mother Survival Guide and raise money for the Lokahi Fou...
2017-07-0442 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 046 - Adeline Er on meal planning, meal prepping, and cooking with kidsIn 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 cre...
2017-06-2748 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 045 - Overcoming challenges, with Rebecca McKeownThis 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 si...
2017-06-2036 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 044 - Interview with family lawyer Kate Pateman: I'm separated... now what?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: a generalised process of what happens after separation, particularly if there are children involved, how to navigate child care arrangements, financial matters, what to do if one party is a business owner, child support issues, property settlement, the psychology of separation and negotiations, the best way to document any...
2017-06-131h 03
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 043 - Sometimes change is neededIn 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. Links mentioned in the podcast: Five tips to deal with a difficult ex-partner To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. 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. ...
2017-06-0641 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 042 - Communicating effectively with your ex and creating a positive mindset in the difficult times, with Trish EverettIn 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...
2017-05-3056 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 041 - Lauren Cohen, an unexpected single motherIn 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...
2017-05-2357 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 040 - How being a single mum doesn't have to hold you back, with Corrie McLeodIn 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...
2017-05-1629 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 039 - Mother's Day for Single MumsIn 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. To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services. Book in for your compli...
2017-05-1313 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 038 - Re-partnering as a single mum and the blended family, with Marcia WattsIn 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, Ia...
2017-05-091h 13
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 037 - How to have a happy divorce, with Clarissa Rayward - the Happy Family LawyerIn 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...
2017-05-0240 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 036 - Joanna Leng's Single Mum StoryIn 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...
2017-04-2540 min
Single Mother Survival GuideEpisode 031 - An update on Julia and Single Mother Survival Guide plus some quick tips on dealing with a difficult exIn 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. Links mentioned in Podcast: For information about the single parent coaching programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services or...
2017-03-2136 min