Amy was with her husband (and father of her two children) for 12 years when he suddenly, and without any warning whatsoever, told her that their marriage was over. He had fallen in love with someone else.
This is part 1 of a two-part series in which Amy shares her story. In it, she talks about the life she had with her husband prior to the separation and the trusting relationship she thought they had... She tells me about how they dealt with a terminal cancer diagnosis in the family, renovating the family home and moving in with her inlaws, and the beauty of hindsight. We discuss her grief, trauma, panic attacks, and how she had a breakdown and ended up in a psych ward.
After 12 years with her partner, it turned out her entire relationship had been a lie. Her husband was not the man she thought he was.
Stay tuned for next week's episode where this story is continued...
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In this episode, I chat about loneliness and strategies to deal with loneliness.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Sign up to the next FREE 30 Day Get Your Sparkle Back Challenge HERE.
To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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Fifteen years ago, Belinda Kirkpatrick was pregnant and had an 18-month-old when her fiance was killed in a car accident.
This left her to finish university, raise two small babies, start her business and complete her Masters all on her own and in a state of grief.
Where is Belinda now? She is an expert Naturopath and Nutritionist with over 13 years of clinical experience and the author of ‘Healthy Hormones’. She specialises in women’s health and is especially passionate about hormonal health, fertility management and miscarriage prevention. She is known for her extensive knowledge of natural and conventional treatment in addition to her evidence-based approach to integrative healthcare, and is a regular on The Daily Edition and has written for and been interviewed by many publications including the Sydney Morning Herald, Cosmopolitan, and Mamamia.
In this episode, Belinda chats with me about:
- Her experience with grief after her fiance was killed, whilst looking after a toddler and being pregnant.
- Choosing life.
- Supporting her kids through grief and keeping their father's memory alive.
- Dating and mum guilt.
- Finishing university and starting a business whilst being a single mum.
- Raising teenage girls.
- Not comparing your life to others.
- Plus SO much more.
We also chat about Belinda's book - Healthy Hormones - and her Seed iPhone app.
I loved chatting with Belinda. She is funny, she is happy, she is a breath of fresh air, and she is an inspiration.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Read about International Widows Day here.
- Sign up to the Get Your Sparkle Back Challenge here.
- Join the Facebook group - Healthy Hormones with Belinda Kirkpatrick - here.
- Visit Belinda's website here.
- Connect with Belinda on Instagram here, and on Facebook here.
- Purchase Belinda's book here.
To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In 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 Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, we chat dating as a single mum.
Recently I asked the question on Instagram: What do you want me to cover in upcoming podcast episodes? I have been busy collating all these answers into different categories. In this episode, I cover some common themes relating to dating as a single mum...
- Is it really necessary to get into a relationship after a separation or divorce?
- Is dating worth it? It's so hard!
- How to find a date away from online dating apps.
Links mentioned in the episode:
The Ultimate Guide On How To Get Relationship Ready For Single Mothers includes all the guidance you need to get yourself in the right head space to find everlasting love. For a limited time only, when you purchase the e-book you will receive a free audio version (with added extras) so you can listen on the go! purchase the e-book 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.
Single mum Alicia joins me on the show this week to talk about her single mum journey and how she has overcome limiting beliefs about being a single mum and not letting the fact that she is a single mum stop her from doing what she wants to do.
We chat about:
- Using being a single mum as motivation, not an excuse.
- Making it happen! There are always options.
- Lowering expectations on yourself and accepting that everything is possible, they may just turn out to be a little different than you think.
Alicia also shares how she felt about becoming a single mum and how life changed for her, challenges encountered as a single mum, her advice for single mums, tips when flying with toddlers and the best thing she has found about being a single mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Book into the two-day podcasting workshop in Sydney HERE.
Please note that I currently do not offer my coaching programs, however, if you want to book a one-off 90-minute intensive coaching session, you can do that HERE.
To contact me (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.
In this week's episode, I chat with Sam Wood. Sam is the creator of the 28 by Sam Wood program and Australia's Bachelor in 2015 (plus the first Australian Bachelor who picked a single mum).
We chat about:
- Sam's experience on The Bachelor, and falling in love with single mum, the beautiful Snezana.
- What it was like to get an instant family.
- The 28 by Sam Wood program and why it is so perfect for single mums.
- My feedback on his program and my ONE suggested improvement - which he has promptly delivered (not thanks to me - this has been secretly in the works for MONTHS).
- Sam's exercise tip to help us look after ourselves.
- Plus SO much more.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Check out the 28 by Sam Wood program here.
- Connect with Sam on Instagram here, and check out 28 By Sam Wood on Instagram here.
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL 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.
In 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 out Canna Campbell's YouTube Channel - Sugar Mamma TV - 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.
In this episode, I chat about how to find a local single mums group and, if you can't find one, how to start your own.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL HERE.
Episode 002 - Why you need your single mum tribe.
To contact Julia email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this episode, I chat about the recent Get Your Sparkle Back challenge that I did, what it incorporated, and some major AH-HA moments that I had.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL HERE.
Get on the waitlist for the next round of the Get Your Sparkle Back Challenge HERE.
To contact Julia, or to register for the 2019 Mother's Day event in Sydney, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this week's episode, I chat with Tracey Jewel from Australia’s fifth season of Married at At First Sight.
Tracey shares:
- How life changed for her as a single mum, and how she felt about being a single mum.
- How she grieved her past life and accepted her new reality.
- Her co-parenting schedule and how her co-parenting relationship has changed over the years.
- How Tracey has dealt with her daughter being a part of a new blended family.
- Wanting more children and the pressure on us as women in our mid-thirties.
- What her experience was like on Married at At First Sight as a single mum.
- How Married at At First Sight helped her through the process of becoming a single mum.
- How she dealt with the judgement she received for being on Married at At First Sight as a single mum and not being the primary caregiver of her child.
- The struggles of 2018 post Married at At First Sight.
- Her tips for new single mums
We also chat about how she told her daughter's father she was going on Married at At First Sight (#awkward), ex-boyfriends going to the media, her relationship with Sean, and of course her new relationship.
We also chat all things mental health, social media, self-care, benefits of being a single mum, and SO MUCH MORE!!!
This was such an enjoyable conversation, and Tracey's attitude, openness and strength are truly inspiring. A must listen!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Tracey on Instagram.
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - SIGN UP HERE.
To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
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In 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 Circle of Security HERE.
Read about the Triple P Program 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.
In this week's episode, I chat with Lauren Goudy, a buyer's agent from Rose and Jones about issues facing single mum's with real estate and housing.
We chat about:
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Renting - how to get a rental as a single mum.
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Getting on the property ladder as a single mum.
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Whether it's possible to get a loan as a single mum and what if you are a single mum with your own business?
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Investing elsewhere and growing your equity so that eventually you can buy where you want (rent-vesting).
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How to identify a quality property – what to look for.
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Dealing with real estate agents in what is a male-dominated industry.
- Plus SO much more.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Lauren:
- https://www.roseandjones.com.au/
- connect on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.
- Phone: 0400 010 325.
- Email: lauren@roseandjones.com.au
Get on the waitlist for the next round of the Get Your Sparkle Back challenge HERE.
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL 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.
Lisa Burling went from living a blessed life as a PR professional with an international career and a loving partner to an unemployed single mum with two children under the age of 3, one of whom was fighting for his life as a preemie.
In this episode, Lisa shares her story and tells us how the power of a little dream changed her life. She also tells how she shifted her life quickly from one of unexpected trauma and devastating heartbreak to a life she loves, how life changed as a single mum, trying to get a mortgage as a single mum, how she lives her best life, advice for new single mums, and all about her amazing new book - Dream a Little Dream.
Links mentioned in the episode:
To contact Lisa:
- www.lisaburling.com.au
- Connect on Facebook or Instagram
Purchase a copy of Dream a Little Dream here (use code DALD10 to get 10% off).
Get on the waitlist for the next round of the Get Your Sparkle Back challenge 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.
In 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:
Check out Canna Campbell on Instagram and Youtube for money saving tips and The $1000 Project.
Get on the waitlist for the next round of the Get Your Sparkle Back challenge HERE.
Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL 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.
Isabelle Silbery is my guest on this week’s episode. Isabelle stars in Gogglebox (7.30pm Wednesdays on Foxtel's Lifestyle Channel and Thursdays 8.30pm on Channel Ten) and is, of course, an amazing single mum.
This is Part two of a two-part series. In Part 1 (episode 136) Isabelle chatted with me about the relationship she had with her ex-husband and how it ended. Isabelle fell madly in love early on in the relationship with her ex-husband and the relationship moved forward quite quickly. Her wedding was the fairytale she could only ever imagine. And soon after they had a beautiful little boy. Red flags started showing when her son was quite young. But it was a huge shock when her husband told her that he didn't love her anymore. But despite that, and to her surprise, he wanted to stay in the relationship with her. Isabelle eventually found the strength to ask him to leave because she knew she deserved to be in a mutually loving relationship, not only for herself but also for her son and the relationship she wanted to model for him.
Isabelle and I talked about how the relationship evolved and eventually ended, what it was like for her having an unsupportive partner, how she dealt with the break-up, and so much more.
In this episode (Part 2) we talk about:
- How life changed for Isabelle as a single mum and what her co-parenting situation looked like in the early days.
- How she dealt with being a single mum in the early days.
- Getting past the shame of being a single mum, being open and honest about her emotions, and how her village helped support her.
- How she dealt with her ex moving on so quickly.
- How she deals with co-parenting now and about the relationship she has with her ex now.
- How giving to others is a form of self-care for Isabelle and how it's helped her find her identity again and her purpose.
- Making the most of child-free time, and embracing it.
- Isabelle's advice for new single mums.
- Benefits of becoming a single mum.
- What’s in store for the future.
- So much more!
Isabelle is such a kind, genuine, beautiful, giving and inspiring woman. This episode is a MUST LISTEN!
Julia x
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Part 1 (Episode 136) here.
Connect with Isabelle on Instagram here.
To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.
Sign up to the FREE 30-day "Get Your Sparkle Back" Challenge HERE.
Visit the website - Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Isabelle Silbery is my guest on this week’s episode. Isabelle stars in Gogglebox (7.30pm Wednesdays on Foxtel's Lifestyle Channel and Thursdays 8.30pm on Channel Ten) and is, of course, an amazing single mum.
This is Part 1 of a two-part series, and in this episode, we chat about Isabelle's journey of becoming a single mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Isabelle on Instagram here.
To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.
Visit the website - Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this week's episode, I answer the following question sent in by a listener:
"Julia! Sorry for the personal message but I’m going out of my mind. My son is 5 months old, and my partner left when I was 5 months pregnant. Almost a year ago. He sees his son once a month for a couple of hours. I’m still devastated. I was diagnosed with PTSD and PND, and I am finding single parenting so overwhelming. I even feel regretful and resentful some days. I love my son, but I just want my partner to come back and share the experience with me. I find motherhood so so lonely, even with the support of my family. Please share some words of wisdom on how on earth you cope, keep smiling and stay so positive. I look at yourself and your daughter as complete inspiration. I am sick of feeling sad and grieving the loss of a “family” ideal. I pictured holidays together, days on the beach, dinner as a family... it’s all gone and I find it so daunting. Thanks for listening. Xx"
Spoiler alert: I don't always have it together! But I know how to snap out of my low moments because of some key strategies I use. And these strategies usually keep me very happy and positive too. Take a listen :)
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Episode 088 - Goal setting for single mums HERE.
Listen to Episode 002 - Why you need your single mum tribe HERE.
Sign up to the Don't just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mothers to get empowered 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.
Sara Lingenfelter is a single mum and the founder and owner of Virtual Biz Partner, which provides business management for online business owners worldwide. She is also dedicated to providing work-from-home opportunities to women through an accessible online educational course that teaches them how to get started as a Virtual Assistant.
Sara is one strong woman; she has been through a lot and got out the other side. She met her ex-husband when he was a single father. When they decided to have a baby of their own and she got pregnant, she saw a very addictive side of his personality that she hadn't seen before. What started off as small amounts of regular alcohol consumption for him, over the years, turned into heavy daily drinking. Then came a video game addiction, and eventually, it was drugs. He lost his job and also got the family into huge amounts of debt. Sara was raising their son and his older children, whilst trying to pay for everything and covering mortgage repayments on two houses.
In this episode, Sara shares her single mum story with us. She shares how she got herself out of the situation and started her own business and got life back on track. She talks about what it's really like having your own business and navigating being a single parent. And she gives her tips on the business/single parent life juggle.
Sara is not only a kick-ass single mother and woman but she's a phenomenal businesswoman who wants to teach other mums to do the same so that they can work for themselves and support their families with the same flexibility that she has. This is a must listen for anyone who has a dream to work for themselves.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Sara on Facebook, Instagram, or Linked In.
Use the discount code SINGLEMOM19 to get 25% off either of the below VA training courses:
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
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.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
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, which details Hayley's experience with sudden wife abandonment, Hayley shares how she dealt with her grief and has climbed out of the depths of despair.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Part 1 with Hayley (Episode 131) HERE.
Listen to Part 2 with Hayley (Episode 132) HERE.
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
Listen to the episode with Ashlene here: 115 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Ashlene Marshall.
To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.
BOOK: Runaway Husbands - The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal
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.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
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 Hayley. In this episode, Hayley continues sharing her experience with sudden wife abandonment and what happened in the lead up to December 1st, 2017, and throughout the rest of that month.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Listen to Part 1 with Hayley (Episode 131) HERE.
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
Listen to the episode with Ashlene here: 115 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Ashlene Marshall.
To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.
BOOK: Runaway Husbands - The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal
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.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
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 Hayley. In this episode, Hayley shares the start of her experience with sudden wife abandonment.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
Find out more, and buy tickets for The Pod Squad podcasting workshop HERE.
Listen to the episode with Ashlene here: 115 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Ashlene Marshall.
To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.
BOOK: Runaway Husbands - The Abandoned Wife's Guide to Recovery and Renewal
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.
In this week's episode, I talk about cruising with kids as a single parent and my recent experience on a cruise with my daughter.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thank you to this week's sponsor - Reading Eggs. Get your Reading Eggs four-week FREE trial HERE.
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
Find out more, and buy tickets for The Pod Squad podcasting workshop HERE.
To contact Julia, email: julia@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 here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
In this week's episode I, along with a very special guest, talk about your child starting school and how to get through it as a single mum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thank you to this week's sponsor - Reading Eggs. Get your Reading Eggs four-week FREE trial HERE.
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
Find out more, and buy tickets for The Pod Squad podcasting workshop HERE.
To contact Julia, email: julia@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 here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Lisa 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 back to Australia.
Lisa's nightmare had begun. For four years, and beyond she fought to bring her son home.
After fighting the case simultaneously through the Turkish and international courts, and getting in touch with politicians, and doing everything she could legally, she was left with no choice. She had to save her son, and escape Turkey back to Australia. With sixty minutes on her side, she attempted the unimaginable.
Lisa has since written a book about her experience. Her story is one of true bravery.
This is Part 2 of this two-part episode. Listen to Part 1 here.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Thank you to this week's sponsor - Reading Eggs. Get your Reading Eggs four-week FREE trial HERE.
BUY THE BOOK: No Going Back: A Desperate Mothers Last-Ditch Plan to Escape from Turkey with Her Son.
Connect with Lisa on the Home Again Australia Facebook page HERE.
Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE. Thank you <3
Find out more, and buy tickets for The Pod Squad podcasting workshop HERE.
To contact Julia, email: julia@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 here.
Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.
Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.