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She also shares her advice for new single mums and what she loves best about being a single mum. She is a true inspiration, and a perfect example of someone who is following her dreams and her passion, doing whatever it takes, and making it work despite being a single mum. 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!

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Not even the Bachelor. Listen in to hear all about it, and how to be the first to know when enrollments are open. There will only be spots available for this course, so get on the list for first dibs plus an early bird price special by registering your interest in the course on my website either via the pop up when you enter the website or on the Services page. Leaving an abusive relationship after 12 years of marriage, Kate shares how she came to the decision to end her relationship, her experience of continuing to live with her ex for five months, how she managed to quit the expat lifestyle she shared with her husband in Brunei and bring her children home to Australia, and the freedom she felt when she became a single mum.

Kate also shares her journey since becoming a single mum which includes looking at her situation as an opportunity to find herself again, studying and starting a new career, and re-partnering. 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!

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She has also contributed to, and been featured, on many fabulous online publications, programs and blogs, and has been up on stage speaking and getting audiences off their chairs all around Australia. Lizzy shares her personal story and experience with postnatal depression, and how this led to the creation of Two-minute Moves. She also shares her tips on how to exercise and look after yourself as a busy mother, the small things that can make a big difference, and changing your exercise mindset. She also tells us all about her new book which is available now. If you are struggling and think you may need to reach out for help or someone to talk to, please contact:.

Maureen is an IVF single mother by choice with two children, and a successful business owner and coach. Maureen is a very funny, open, relatable, and amazing woman, and is hilarious and a delight to listen to. To get in contact with Maureen, email: This is a really amazing and insightful discussion and one of my favourite conversations to date. In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats about getting sick as a single mum, and reflections that were made during her recent illness. 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. We chat about a whole range of topics from gaining strength, to the stigma of single mums, setting boundaries, and raising children. Lara is a true inspiration. At age 41, Lara Flanagan was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and was told she was destined to a life in a wheelchair. After struggling to accept the news she eventually took control of her condition to embrace the best life has to offer.

Selling everything she owned, since last year, she and her 9 year old twins have been setting out on the ultimate adventure around the globe all while inspiring others with her message of hope. In her own words, she is also a photo taking, food obsessed, foul mouthed, constantly writing and country-loving Mamma. She is on the constant hunt for taste, colour, flavour and love with lashings of food for the soul. Her blog covers everything from dealing with life in the country as a single mum city-chic to being diagnosed with MS to travelling the world with twins, armed only with a laptop and her camera.

It covers the good, the bad, the funny, the sad and the downright fucking ugly. In this episode Part 2 we talk about how her diagnosis with MS motivated her to live life to the fullest and travel the world for 9 months with her 8 year old twins. We also talk about her blog — My Notes from New England, the best things about being a single mum, her advice for new single mums and lots lots more!

In this episode Part 1 we talk about the circumstances under which Lara became a single mum, her move to the country, and about her diagnosis with MS — what MS is, how she came to terms with her diagnosis and how she manages her illness all whilst being a single mum to 9 year old twins. Brigitte helps women achieve a life full of success by accessing their true feminine power by letting go of their limiting beliefs and fears. She is most passionate about empowering women to step into their authentic self and find true love. Her mission is to educate both men and women on what healthy relationships are meant to look and feel like.

Brigitte works with people from all walks of life, including celebrities and has appeared on Channel 7 and programs such as Studio Her personal story is one of survival and courage. She has proved to herself and the world that leaving a toxic relationship is possible with the right resources and support.

She has dedicated her life to helping women transcend their victim mentality, self-limiting beliefs, fears and patterns, to create a life they really deserve, one of love, happiness, peace and purpose. We start by talking about vaginal massage. Brigitte tells us of her recent experience with getting a yoni massage is and tells us what it us, and why she got it.

Brigitte also shares some of her own experiences and provides lots of tips and words of wisdom. This podcast was recorded live on Facebook and many questions were also answered throughout the recording from viewers who watched live. 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.

Lyndsey is the mother of two boys and became a single mum in 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 has since created an amazing life for herself.

She is an award-winning designer and Founder of Stand Out Women, which is a global community for women who are ready to live life on their own terms. Her first book Notes to Self was released in and was a hit with women who connected with her story of overcoming severe shyness and lack of self-worth to have a business where she helps women have the life they really want. Leanne also works with women to design a clear vision and plan that helps them overcome mindset blocks that keep them stuck, boost their confidence so they can stop worrying and doubting themselves and feel good about taking deliberate and inspired action.

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Leanne tells us about her own journey of becoming a single mum, and what it was like being such a young single mum and how she coped. She also discusses the benefits she encountered in being a single mum, and what it has taught her daughter. Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. Having to choose between having an abortion and being a single mother is one of the toughest crossroads anyone can encounter.

Alyce went from working in resorts and living an idyllic lifestyle, to pregnant with a partner who no longer wanted to have a baby. She also shares her positives of being a single mum, and offers her advice for new single mums. According to research a whooping 50 percent of men and women have experienced it and an almost equal number have done the ghosting.

Adeline is a qualified personal trainer, wellbeing coach and mealprepninja. Her mission is to help busy people prioritise and take control of their wellbeing via her signature meal prep systems. This story has to be heard to be believed. Once again she found her feet even though more challenges came her way. Rebecca is a positive role model for single mothers and an example of the strength that we are all capable of. Rebecca is such a positive person and is now paying it forward to other single mothers. Rebecca shares her story with us and how she balances looking after herself as a single mum.

Kate and Julia discuss what steps to take, and what to consider from a legal perspective when you are separated. This generally leads to early and cost effective settlements as people are reasonable and empowered when they are confident that they have received the right advice and have a good understanding of the process and their rights. Trish Everett is a communication consultant and mindset coach. She specialises in supporting in supporting people to have the conversations that matter and easing the heaviness that goes along with that. Her work takes her into organisations, families and community groups to help build the skills to bridge the difference between where they are now and where they want to be.

Lauren shares her own personal story of becoming a single mum and tells Julia about starting her business. Lauren faced some challenges her first few years of living and working in America and in pursuing her own immigration journey. She was limited in her ability to work in her chosen field due to licensure issues and struggled to make ends meet, but eventually all of her hard work paid off and she built a new career for herself. And at 43 years old she had a baby on her own — although it was not a conscious choice to have her precious son alone. 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.

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She was a single mum on a pension, when she started freelancing from home. She founded Espresso Communications in and over the past decade has built the business into a thriving, internationally-recognised communications consulting company.

Corrie also created two additional business units under the Hello Espresso brand in She discusses why she loves being a single mum, and why single mums need to celebrate too. Marcia is a counsellor in the private practice Transform to Lead based in Brisbane, Australia. Clarissa is a family lawyer, wife and mum who is passionate about relationships, people and family. Clarissa uses her industry knowledge and skill to change the way Australian families experience divorce and separation. Clarissa has now turned her attention to addressing the high rates of depression and anxiety amongst lawyers by opening a positive dialogue on how lawyers can find happiness in their careers.

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. You never know when the unexpected might happen, and being a single mum is all about being prepared for anything. To find out more about Chantelle Otten visit www. Or email Chantelle at: 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.

Veronica helps women enjoy the process of dating and meeting higher quality men. We discuss why we need to treat ourselves like queens and how to do it , why we should date ourselves, how to find the time to date, answering the questions — Where are all the good men? To find out more about Veronica Grant visit veronicagrant. The award recognises the achievements of Indigenous Australians who improve justice outcomes for the Indigenous community.

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You need to work out where you want to go and make a plan to get there. In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Karina Pamamull, founder of Datelicious , the ultimate dating and romance resource for any stage of a relationship. Karina is a leading dating and lifestyle mentor sharing what she knows about love, and the best way to find it, every day.

We discuss the best dating websites and apps and the ones to steer clear of , other ways to meet dates, when to mention that you have a child, how to stay away from the game playing, how to beat the nerves, best things to do on a first date, the important questions to ask, what not to ask, how to avoid the questions about what happened with the father of your children, red flags to look out for, how to get out of a bad date, and LOTS LOTS MORE!!!

To find out more about Dr Justin Coulson visit www. Making the decision to end a relationship is never easy. There is a feeling of hope that you hang on to, which makes it hard to bite the bullet and end a bad relationship once and for all. If you have children, this decision is even harder. And no one dreams of being a single mum. But this is very wrong. Children suffer if they are living in an unhealthy or toxic environment. Your children will thrive and be happy, if you are. She also gives you some great tips on how to squeeze it in, and what you can do for your me time.

Please note that this episode may act as a trigger if you have been a victim of domestic violence. It is also advised that this episode is NOT listened to in earshot of children.

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If you are currently going through a separation, here are my tips from someone who has been a child of divorce, and through a separation myself on how to tell your children. And she also has her own radio show and podcast, The Tantric Lounge. She worries about having to live in a hostel, about finding another job, and about her sons. When Alison split up with her former partner last year, he took most of the furniture and left her to pay the rent.

During the day, she busies herself trying to find solutions. Flicking through several faded A4 folders heavy with paper, she laughs as papers spill out across the table. Keeping track of the admin is a full time job in itself. The solution to the furniture problem was a reclaim shop, set up to sell furniture to former prisoners. Alison stood outside for several minutes before plucking up the courage to enter. There was that genuine understanding that, you were in need without them saying it. Alison was also hit by the so-called 'bedroom tax'.

Even when she was working this was difficult.

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Despite this, he feels forced to make a choice between putting his son Jonathan first and getting a sanction, or complying with the Jobcentre. She tells us how how she gets it done as a single mum. In this engaging journey of self-discovery, Patrice Karst, a single mother, shares her practical yet witty advice with single moms everywhere. Walter Elias Dorothy Keller She also went through stages where she looked down the back of the couch for coins and worked her butt off doing anything to keep her family safe. Episode - Kate's Single Mum Story.

Out of work it is impossible. Last month her car failed an MOT. Without a credit card and overdraft, she fears they would starve.

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They can feel their parents being upset and stressed.

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More than four years later, I can safely say that being a single mother has at trap, feeling that in addition to working all day, they must also keep a clean Patrice Karst, author of The Single Mother's Survival Guide (Crossing Press, ). The Single Mother's Survival Guide Paperback – March 1, In this engaging journey of self-discovery, Patrice Karst, a single mother, shares her practical yet witty advice with single moms everywhere. The book features dozens of quick "survival checklists" on topics such as.

Sanctions Their experiences are borne out in research conducted by the charity Gingerbread for its Make it Work campaign, which found that sanctions were an ever-present threat in most conversations parents had with Jobcentre advisors. Alison's story Alison, an unemployed lone parent, faces all these difficulties and more. Housing benefit The solution to the furniture problem was a reclaim shop, set up to sell furniture to former prisoners. Deborah Padfield Cameron's collective responsibility Deborah Padfield The poisonous logic behind cuts to child benefit Stuart Weir Through the eyes of a benefits adviser: If you have any queries about republishing please contact us.

Please check individual images for licensing details. View the discussion thread. Primary links About Submit. Sections openDemocracy Free thinking for the world. DemocraciaAbierta Global platform for Latin American voices. Transformation Where love meets social justice. Farwa Sial and Carolina Alves. When rescue at sea becomes a crime: The High Court found that Vote Leave broke the law in a new way. It's sometimes hard for single moms to ask for help -- or even admit they need it. As single mom Leane Vinogradov, of Calgary, Alberta, aptly puts it: If -- like many single moms -- you feel uncomfortable asking for help, or worry that you're being a burden to busy family and friends, try to trade services with other parents.

Knowing that she had a babysitting partner nearby "saved me money -- and my sanity," she says. But single mothers need to be realistic about what they can -- and can't -- accomplish in a day, she adds. What's more, they shouldn't feel as though they have to overcompensate just because they're parenting on their own or going through a separation or divorce. For instance, it's okay to serve cereal or a fast-food meal for dinner every now and then, as long as your child's overall diet is healthy. And it's fine to have a less-than-spotless house if it gives you more time with your kids.

No matter what your reason for being a single mother, you're probably well acquainted with a nagging sense of guilt -- about working too much or too little , not having enough time or money, being embattled with your ex, wanting to provide a sibling for your child, feeling that your family is "fractured" or less than ideal -- you name it! But while it's always easy to find something to feel guilty about, "it helps to focus on what's good and right about your family rather than on what's wrong or lacking," Mattes says.

Ask yourself, for instance, whether your children are loved and well cared for; whether their basic needs are being met in a consistent, dependable way; and whether your home is a warm and happy place to be. And this helps me put my guilt away in the proverbial drawer.