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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, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
This week is a solo episode where I talk about setting yourself up for the year. January is a great time to look back over the past year and reflect on things; to think about all the awesome things you did last year and some of the things you wish you had done differently.  In this episode, I share some tips - 

1. Different practices for reflecting on the year that was.
2. My highlights for 2021.
3. Celebrating and appreciating even the cumulative little things in life.
4. The importance of journaling to document your successes and things you are proud of.
5. Thinking about things you need to let go of before moving forward to the new year - people to forgive, relationships to mend, etc.
6. The importance of setting new goals for 2022.
7. Daily habits to 'fill your cup'.

By doing this exercise, you can confidently face the new year with less baggage and you can take positive steps towards your goals. 

Links mentioned in the episode: 
 
Click HERE to listen to the goal-setting podcast episode.
 
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe 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.

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Jan 18, 2022

My first podcast for 2022 is a solo episode. As I am recording this podcast, it is day 15 of my Covid journey and I'm still on the road to recovery.

In this episode, I will talk about the raw, vulnerable, and uncut story of my Covid experience.

I will highlight two important aspects around Covid:

1. The physical aspects, from my experience.

  • How I started acquiring Covid symptoms and the shock I felt once I got the positive test result.
  • Worrying about potential exposure to the virus of loved ones and people I came in contact with (hotel and hospital staff, driver, other passengers).
  • The frequent trips to the hospital due to difficulty in breathing and fluctuating oxygen levels
    Physical symptoms I had (from body aches and chills to brain fog).

2. The psychological aspects, from my perspective.

  • The effect on mental health due to isolation.
  • The trauma, stress, and embarrassment that can be too much to handle.
  • The fear of dying and leaving your loved ones behind.
  • Disruption of future plans.
  • The loneliness one can feel while in isolation as one can feel cut off from the rest of the world.
  • The importance of having a loving and supporting group that prays for your recovery and overall well-being.

Getting Covid has given me a lot of time to reflect on what's important, and having an attitude of gratitude despite life's setbacks is very important. It will only get better from here.

Sending you lots of love.

Julia xx

Links mentioned in the episode: 
 
Jump on the waitlist for Thrive Tribe 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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