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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: April, 2018
Apr 24, 2018

In this episode Julia talks with single mum, and co-founder of Wyld Tribe Tracy Mcfie. 

Five years ago Tracy was happily married to her teenage love of over two decades, a fly-in-fly-out worker. Her and her two children lived in Western Australia, and her husband (who worked in the mines) was in China working 3 out of 4 weeks. Life was challenging at times but after living this lifestyle for 17 years, it was something that Tracy was used to (though slightly sick of). 

Tracy's world came crashing down after she received a text message from another woman which revealed her husband's infidelity. 

In this episode, Tracy tells us how she was left lying on the bathroom floor at the edge of the darkness and completely broken. She endured heartbreak, terrible betrayal, loss and grief. 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.

Five years after the darkness Tracy radiates happiness. Her attitude and zest for life is contagious. She rose from the ashes more vibrant, resilient, happy, and stronger than ever. She is not a victim, but a warrior. She explains how her experience has SHAPED her, carved her into the woman she is now, and how she will continue to evolve and grow. 

Julia and Tracy also chat about:

  • dealing with grief and heartache,
  • healing after betrayal,
  • the co-parenting struggle,
  • the affect this has had on her (then) teenage children,
  • how the experience inspired her to start Wyld Tribe,
  • how great things can happen out of terrible experiences, 
  • the power of the sisterhood, and
  • SO MUCH MORE!!

This episode is a MUST listen!

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Apr 17, 2018

In this solo episode Julia talks about goal setting for single mums. She tells you why setting goals will change your life, and how to set them so that you achieve them.

This is a continuation of Episode 86 - finding your identity as a single mum.

Some questions to ask yourself to get started:

  • What do you want to achieve?
  • Why do you want to achieve it?
  • What is your plan?

Links mentioned in the episode:

You can listen to Episode 86 HERE.

Blog Post - 6 THINGS FOR A SINGLE MUM TO DO AFTER A REDUNDANCY

Don’t forget! Sign up to the Don’t Just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mums by Friday April 20, 2018 (sign up 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 complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia here

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide

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

Apr 10, 2018

In this episode Julia talks with breast cancer warrior, 2016 Mother of the Year, and single mum Farrah Millar. Farrah was on the show a year ago (episodes 34 and 35) and in this episode we get an update from Farrah on the last 12 months since she was on the show.

Farrah was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer when her daughter was just 14 months old and her son was less than 24 hours old. Recovering from a caesarean section, Farrah began 4 months of intense chemotherapy, and then further treatment (including a double mastectomy), all whilst parenting two babies and dealing with the breakdown of her relationship.

With her daughter now three and her son two, Farrah updates us on what's happened in the last 12 months - 15 admissions to hospital (including 6 operations), her phenomenal efforts at raising money for breast cancer and spreading breast cancer prevention awareness, the overhanging fear of cancer returning, trekking the Great Wall of China, a new love, and so much more.

 If you haven't already, listen to Part 1 (Episode 34) and Part 2 (Episode 35) before this one. 

Links mentioned in Podcast:

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Apr 3, 2018

In this solo episode Julia talks about finding your identity as a single mum. Sometimes when we come out of our relationships we have lost who we are, and in this episode Julia shares her tips on how you can start to rediscover yourself again and get back to being YOU.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Download the finding yourself exercise here

Sign up to the Don’t Just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mums by Sunday April 15, 2018 (sign up here).

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

For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services.

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 FacebookInstagramTwitter, or Pinterest.

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