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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: January, 2017
Jan 31, 2017

Making the decision to end a relationship is never easy. There is a feeling of hope that you hang on to, which makes it hard to bite the bullet and end a bad relationship once and for all. If you have children, this decision is even harder. It’s probably the hardest decision you’ll ever make in your life, because you want to make sure you’re making the best decision for you and your kids. And no one dreams of being a single mum.

It can feel like a selfish decision, because you may think it’s better for the kids to have two parents who are together. But this is very wrong. Children suffer if they are living in an unhealthy or toxic environment. Your children will thrive and be happy, if you are. Sure it’s a long road to getting your life back on track, and adjusting to the changes, but everyone will survive and get back on their feet.

Of course only you can know if it’s time to end the relationship, but in this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia discusses 5 types of red flags you should be aware of when considering ending your relationship. 

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Jan 24, 2017

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about the importance of me time, ESPECIALLY as a single mother. She also gives you some great tips on how to squeeze it in, and what you can do for your me time. 

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Jan 17, 2017

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia discusses the social stigma of being a single mother, and why we need to let it go.

To watch the Lean Beef television advertisement, click here.

To watch The Guardian video, click here.

To read the Single Mother Survival Guide blog post on this topic, click here.   

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Jan 10, 2017

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum Nadia Mori about her experience of being in an emotionally abusive relationship, and how she got out of it.

We also discuss what exactly emotional abuse is (and the fact that it is a form of a domestic violence), the red flags you should watch out for (for a potentially emotionally abusive relationship), and strategies for leaving an emotionally abusive relationship.

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

Links mentioned in Podcast:

  • Lifeline has a national 24 hour number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State – 13 11 14. Lifeline provide all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
  • Kids Help Line (1800 55 1800) is a telephone counselling for children and young people.

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Jan 3, 2017

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia shares 10 new habits for a single mum to implement in 2017, and how to get back to finding you. This year is all about making some really positive changes that YOU can implement in 2017 for a HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER YOU!

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