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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: February, 2023
Feb 28, 2023

The decision to separate usually results after weeks, months, or even years of contemplation. In this episode, I share ten things I highly recommend you do before separating or divorcing, if possible. 

Getting a divorce or separation is a tremendous amount to handle legally, financially, socially, and emotionally. It’s something you take on when you’ve tried working it out and are certain there are no other viable options. So it’s crucial you do what you can to make this transition as easy as possible for yourself and your children. 

Links mentioned in the episode: 

The doors to Thrive Tribe are OPEN!! Join the membership HERE

Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.

To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.

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Feb 21, 2023

This week on the show, I have Ginger Gentile joining me.

Ginger is a filmmaker and change-maker. She reunites families torn apart from parental alienation and divorce through her work as a coach and also through her films Erasing Family and Erasing Dad. She is a documentary filmmaker dedicated to addressing ignored issues and shedding light on solutions. She travels frequently as a public speaker and is an in-demand consultant for parents reversing alienation, startups and NGOs raising money, and filmmakers.

Ginger’s experience is also drawn from her own journey as a child of high-conflict divorce. She is certified to offer the New Ways for Families Course created by Bill Eddy of the High Conflict Institute and she is also a certified iPEC coach.

In this episode we talk about:

  •         What it was like for her being a child of high-conflict divorce.
  •          Her own experience of parental alienation and her realisations from it.
  •          The subtle ways parental alienation can happen.
  •          Reasons why some parents alienate their children from the other parent.
  •          The short and long-term effects of alienation on children.
  •          Advice for the alienated parent.
  •          Communication strategies for the alienated parent.

Links mentioned in the episode: 

If you are curious to learn more about the topic of parental alienation, please listen to past episodes 325 and 326.

Check out Ginger’s website Erasing Family and Reversing Parental Alienation.

You can connect with Ginger on her Facebook and Instagram.

You can stream her documentary Erasing Family on all major platforms.

Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE

Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.

To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.

Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on FacebookInstagramTwitter, or Pinterest.

Feb 14, 2023

This episode is relevant to you if you are trying to decide whether or not to get divorced or separate (you don't need to be married). This is one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever have to make. Too often, when making this decision, we rely on our feelings for answers, but doing this can confuse you and keep you in limbo, for months, or even years in many cases. 

Today, I share some insights and reflection questions to help you determine if divorce or separation is the right move for you, or if you are able to take your relationship or marriage in a new direction. You don’t have to sit on the fence, stuck with indecision forever.

If you are going through this right now, please know that you are not alone. May you find the strength and confidence to move forward with concrete plans for yourself and your children. 

 Links mentioned in the episode: 

Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE

Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.

To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.

Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on FacebookInstagramTwitter, or Pinterest.

Feb 7, 2023

In this episode, I share with you a variety of options to get through the divorce process - from a full-on trial, to DIY, to mediation, to collaborative... Divorce is an emotional and stressful process, and can be a difficult time for families. There are a number of important decisions you have to make. It is critical to be prepared and we know it can be especially tough on kids. I hope the information I share with you helps you make the transition as smooth as possible for you and your children.

Links mentioned in the episode: 

Check out my recent episode where I talked about collaborative divorce HERE. (Episode 324)

Join the Thrive Tribe waitlist HERE

Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.

To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com.

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. And join the email list there too.

Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on FacebookInstagramTwitter, or Pinterest.

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