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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: May, 2021
May 25, 2021

Are you worried about your child (or children) having anxiety? Not sure how to help them? 

In this episode, I chat with the lovely Deb Hopper. As a practicing Occupational Therapist, Deb Hopper has over 20 years of experience working with children and adults who struggle with autism, anxiety, emotional regulation, and sensory processing difficulties.

Deb chats with me in this episode about:

  • what anxiety is and how to recognize signs that you or your children have it,
  • how life can be improved without anxiety,
  • how to recognize the difference between what is normal behavior for children and what may be an indicator for anxiety,
  • the four anchors of reducing anxiety,
  • and so much more!

Deb enjoys working in her private practice and supervises and mentors Occupational Therapists. She loves to create resources, online courses, and books for adults and children and is the author of the book Teaching Kids to Manage Anxiety: Superstar Practical Strategies. She is passionate about helping kids reduce their anxiety and worries in every facet of their life at home, school, and in the community.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.

To learn more about Deb and what she does, plus get access to resources, visit https://www.lifeskills4kids.com.au/tip-sheets/.

You can purchase Deb's book, Teaching Kids to Manage Anxiety: Superstar Practical Strategies, HERE.

You can also connect with Deb on Instagram here, on Facebook here and here, on LinkedIn here, and on Twitter here.

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

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May 18, 2021

On Tuesday, the 11th of May 2021, the 2021-22 Australian Budget was released. Confused about what the changes are and how they affect you? 

In this episode, I chat with the lovely Katherine Hayes, Director and Principal Adviser at Hayes and Co Insurance Services, who breaks down the Budget for us and shares how it affects single parents and women.

She discusses the changes in areas likely to impact us including housing, superannuation, tax, childcare, medical, Centrelink, and domestic violence.

Katherine has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry and has specialized in providing personal protection strategy advice since 2008. Katherine has won multiple awards for her role as a risk specialist and customer service awards. Katherine is a published author and the co-host of the personal finance education podcast Money Madams. And she also sits on the advisory board of a major insurance company and helps with policy direction, product design, client service standards, and initiatives along with policy improvement and client advocacy matters.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe HERE.

Get in touch with Katherine, and check out Hayes and Co Insurance Services HERE.

Check out the Money Madams Podcast 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.

May 11, 2021

This month marks eight years of single parenting for me, and I have learned a lot over these years.

By no means do I have everything sorted at all times. There are some really difficult aspects of single parenting that I struggle with, but I have learned some lessons that have definitely made life as a single mum easier, and have even helped me to thrive.

In this episode, I share some of the most useful lessons I have learned about single motherhood.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe 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.

May 4, 2021

For many of us single mums, Mother’s Day can be a harder day than most. Particularly if you have come from a situation where you were previously pampered and spoilt on Mother’s Day by your partner at the time, or if it’s your first Mother’s Day as a single mum. It can be a reminder as to what has been lost.

If you’re feeling vulnerable this Mother’s Day, here are some tips to ease the struggle.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe 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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