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Single Mother Survival Guide

Becoming a single mum is one of the most daunting and overwhelming life changes someone will ever go through. Whether you are pregnant or have teenagers, you will most likely be confused and struggling with what to do next. I became a single mother 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.com) 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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Now displaying: November, 2016
Nov 29, 2016

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Angela Counsel. Angela is a mother of two, and a naturopath and lifestyle coach.

We discuss how too much stress can make you sick, the long term effects of stress, how diet affects your mood and well-being, why we crave chocolate and the RIGHT kind to eat, the right kind of carbs to eat, how to treat fruit and vegetables if you can't afford to buy organic, everyday strategies that you can put into place RIGHT NOW to reduce stress, the importance of sleep and how to switch off, accepting life for what it is, how to prevent burn out, and guilt - the biggest waste of emotion out there. 

Links mentioned in the Podcast:

  • Download f.lux here.
  • Download Angela's book, Secret Mums' Business, for free here
  • Buy a hard copy of Angela book, Secret Mums' Business, here

Contact Angela here.

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Nov 22, 2016

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Adele Nowakowska. Adele is a single mother by choice, and went down the IVF route in 2012 using a sperm donor, which resulted in her son being born in 2013. On the show she openly shares her journey and experience with us. 

We discuss why she chose to be a single mother by choice, the process of choosing a suitable donor, the IVF process, costs involved, legalities regarding anonymity, the reaction of her friends, family and colleagues, challenges she's encountered, and advantages discovered. She also offers her advice for anyone thinking of traveling down this path. 

Adele has very kindly offered to answer any questions that anyone may have. You can contact here here

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Nov 15, 2016

In this week’s episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Karen Shine, a single mum and author of “Shine with your Cuisine Companion; The Essential Guide”. We talk about how to make life easier as a single mum through cooking, food preparation, easy lunch box ideas, quick dinners and meal planning.

We also talk about how her diagnosis with Spondyloarthritis lead to the creation of her cook book “Shine with your Cuisine Companion; The Essential Guide”.

Visit Karen Shine’s website here

Shine with your Cuisine Companion Facebook Page .

Shine with your Cuisine Companion Facebook Group.

Buy the book here

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Nov 8, 2016

In this episode, Julia talks with Katherine Hayes about all things to do with savings and budgeting. Katherine is a mum to three children and a fully qualified Financial Adviser. We discuss budgets (what a budget is, why it's important to have one and how to create one), how to cut spending, how to save, how we can set and see out savings goals, what things we should save for in the longer term, and superannuation for women.

Contact Katherine Hayes from Hayes and Co Insurance Services (formerly Tiffen and Co) at kh@hcis.com.au.

Get the ASIC Budget Planner here

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Nov 1, 2016

In this episode, Julia talks about all the reasons why she loves being a single mum. From the emotional strength gained, to the parent/child bond, to the happiness, to the new friends, to being able to watch whatever you like on television. It's all here.

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