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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 mum 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) 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…

Latest Episodes:

091 - Isiah Mckimmie on how to get your orgasm back May 08, 2018

Show notes

Isiah McKimmie, one of Australia's leading relationship and sex experts is back to chat with Julia in this week's episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast.

This time, Julia and Isiah talk about all things ORGASMS. They discuss if orgasms are possible for everyone, if it is normal to struggle to reach an orgasm, what kind of factors can get in the way of reaching an orgasm, what you can do to find your orgasm, and lots more!

Isiah also answers questions from listeners such as:

Is it common for mothers over 40 to lose their sex drive completely?
How do you get your orgasm back after having a child?
When it comes to sex, is it a case of "use it or lose it"?

Isiah is a passionate couples therapist, sex therapist, sexologist and tantra expert who has been helping women and couples discover deeper intimacy and desire for over a decade.

One of the most qualified Sex and Relationship Experts in Australia, Isiah holds a Masters degree in Relational Psychotherapy, a Master degree in Science in Medicine (Sexual Counselling/Psychosexual Therapy), a Post-Graduate Diploma of Sexology and a Certificate from the prestigious Institute for the Advanced Studies of Human Sexuality.

She has been featured in or written for publications such as Harper's Bazaar, The Huffington Post, Mamamia, Cosmo, the SMH, Cleo, My Body and Soul and has been on the Today Show and SBS. She is the go to expert on sex in Australia.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Listen here for the first episode that Isiah was on the show for - all about sex and body image.

https://www.isiah-mckimmie.com/

Isiah's Orgasm e-book is not quite ready yet. In the meantime, you can download her free e-book - Liberated: How to Become a Sexually Empowered Woman + Experience Sexual Freedom - right HERE.

Connect with Isiah on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

090 - Traveling with young children, as a single parent May 01, 2018

Show notes

In this solo episode Julia shares her advice on traveling as a single mum with children who are five and under. From what you need to do before you get to the airport, to what to bring on the plane, to researching hotels, to legals, and so much more.

She also discusses the Family Law Watchlist and the Hague Convention.

If you are planning a trip with your little one (or little ones), listen to this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast.

Links mentioned in the episode:

For instructions on how to check if your child is on the airport watch list, go to: http://www.singlemothersurvivalguide.com/frequentlyaskedquestions/ and expand "what is the family law watchlist?".
Vote for Julia in the Mummy Blog Awards 2018 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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

089 - Dealing with betrayal, with Tracy Mcfie Apr 24, 2018

Show notes

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!

Links mentioned in Podcast:

Wyld Tribe
Connect with Tracy on Facebook or Instagram.
Headspace
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 here.

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

088 - Goal setting for single mums Apr 17, 2018

Show notes

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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

087 - Breast cancer warrior and single mum Farrah Miller Apr 10, 2018

Show notes

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:

Breast Cancer Care WA is a WA charity that provides personalised emotional, practical and financial support and care to people affected by breast cancer.
To contact Farrah, email: farrahmillar@hotmail.com, or connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.
Donate money to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and sponsor Farrah on her trek HERE.
Help Farrah with her expenses for the trek 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
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 here.

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

086 - Finding your identity again as a single mum Apr 03, 2018

Show notes

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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

085 - Sex and body image, with Isiah Mckimmie Mar 27, 2018

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast Julia chats with one of Australia's leading Relationship and Sex Experts, Isiah McKimmie.

Julia and Isiah talk about all things SEX AND BODY IMAGE. They discuss the perception that mums can't be sexual, why mothers are struggling to find their sense of sensuality and desire again, the male perception of a mother's sexuality, and what celebrity mothers are doing for the perception of sexuality in society.

Isiah also shares her advice:

for any mother getting herself out there and feeling confident sexually if it's been a while, and having sex with a new partner;
getting emotionally ready, and the potential of carrying forward old issues from the past;
getting past the body image insecurities which can lead to feeling extremely self-conscious when it comes to getting naked and having sex;
shutting the inner critic down during sex; and
LOTS MORE!

Isiah also shares her tips for any women whose bodies may have taken a toll due to illnesses such as cancer, and who are struggling to feel comfortable with their body image and sex.

Isiah is a passionate couples therapist, sex therapist, sexologist and tantra expert who has been helping women and couples discover deeper intimacy and desire for over a decade.

One of the most qualified Sex and Relationship Experts in Australia, Isiah holds a Masters degree in Relational Psychotherapy, a Master degree in Science in Medicine (Sexual Counselling/Psychosexual Therapy), a Post-Graduate Diploma of Sexology and a Certificate from the prestigious Institute for the Advanced Studies of Human Sexuality.

She has been featured in or written for publications such as Harper's Bazaar, The Huffington Post, Mamamia, Cosmo, the SMH, Cleo, My Body and Soul and has been on the Today Show and SBS. She is the go to expert on sex in Australia.

Links mentioned in the episode:

https://www.isiah-mckimmie.com/

Connect with Isiah on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Sign up to the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mums 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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

084 - Re-partnering as a single mum and the intentional family, with Marcia Watts Mar 20, 2018

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Marcia Watts. This is Marcia's second time on the show. Marcia is a counsellor in the private practice Transform to Lead based in Brisbane, Australia. She offers clients a compassionate, solution-oriented counselling service, enabling them to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential. She is passionate about helping adults and couples improve their personal lives, marriages, and family relationships and she has a special interest in re-partnering and step families, as well as her own personal experience of marriage breakdown and five years as a single parent of 3 boys, before marrying her now husband, Ian, and creating a blended family.

In this episode Marcia and Julia discuss:

the different terms for step families and blended families,
the concept of loving step children as your own, and if that is even possible,
the idea of the "intentional family",
how children may feel when one of their parents remarries,
avoiding divorce in second marriages,
the role of the step dad vs the role of the step mum,
the "bio-bitch" concept, and
LOTS MORE!

To enter the competition to win a free copy of Marcia's book - A step up for step families, please email Julia the answer to the following question:

What was Marcia's definition of an intentional family and what does that mean to you in 50 words or less?

The first person who emails Julia with the correct response will win a copy of Marcia's book.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

Listen to Marcia's first time on the show (ep 38) - here.
http://www.goodtherapy.com.au/marcia_watts
http://www.transform2lead.com.au
Marcia Watt's Book: A step up for step families available 22nd March – see details here.
To contact Marcia, email: marcia@transform2lead.com.au, or connect with Marcia on Facebook (Marcia Watts Relationships & Wellbeing Counsellor).

Sign up to the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mums 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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

083 - Secret Single Mums Business No. 3 with Nadia Mori and Lyndsey Bramble Mar 13, 2018

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mums Nadia Mori and Lyndsey Bramble about secret single mums business for the third time. We chat about kids starting school, single mum guilt, dating, and so much more.

Listen to our first Secret Single Mums Business Episode here.

Listen to the second Secret Single Mums Business Episode here.

Sign up to the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mums here.

Book: Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari.

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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

082 - Editor of Kidspot Mel Wilson's Single Mum Story Mar 06, 2018

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast Julia chats with single mum, and editor of Australia's number one parenting website Kidspot, the gorgeous Melissa Wilson.

Mel shares how she manages to juggle being a single mum to two kids and the editor of Kidspot, a typical day in her life, the relationship with her ex ending and how she coped in the early days and weeks of being a single mum, how she felt about becoming a single mum and how it's changed over time, and co-parenting with her ex.

She also shares her advice for other mums who are struggling with the decision of leaving a relationship or staying in it, benefits she's encountered and advice for new single mums.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Kidspot.com.au The Juggling Act Podcast

Connect with Mel on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram (here and here).

Sign up to the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE online program for single mums here.

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

or 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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

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