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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:

071 - Secret Single Mums Business Part 2, with Nadia Mori and Lyndsey Bramble Dec 19, 2017

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 second time. We chat about our best and worst moments of the year, our goals for 2018, Christmas as a single mum, kids starting school next year, and so much more.

Listen to our first Secret Single Mums Business Episode 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.

Sign up to the 2018 Your Year Challenge here.

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

070 - Christmas and the Single Mum Dec 12, 2017

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In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks all things Christmas as a single mum - how to make some quick cash beforehand, how to get through the day and make it easier and better (whether it's your first Christmas as a single mum or not), and what you can get started on this year to make Christmas 2018 even better and less stressful...

Links mentioned in the episode:

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.

069 - Your questions answered - with family lawyer Todd Street Dec 05, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with family lawyer Todd Street.

Julia asks Todd questions which were sent in by the Single Mother Survival Guide Community.

The questions relate to parenting diaries for disputes, what happens when a father has not been involved in a child's life and suddenly wants to be involved, court orders, sole parental responsibility, what to talk to a lawyer about on a first consultation, self-filing in amicable cases, child support disputes, birth certificates and more...

Links mentioned in the episode:

Visit Todd's website, Todd Street Lawyer here.

Connect with Todd on Facebook.

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.

068 - Domestic violence survivor and thriver - Angela Hadchiti Nov 28, 2017

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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mum Angela Hadchiti.

The 25th of November was White Ribbon Day - the International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The message is loud and clear - stand up, speak out, and act! And that is exactly what this week's guest, Angela, has done and continues to do. She is a domestic violence survivor, and thriver.

Her story is one of horror, and one that no one should have to go through. Angela endured 19 years of physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse from her husband. Five Apprehended Violence Orders were taken out on her husband throughout her marriage. Her husband abused her so badly that Angela received multiple injuries (including a broken neck) which led to hospitalisation. Angela received death threats, and her children were even told in graphic detail how he planned to carry that out.

Angela was one of the "lucky" ones. She didn't die. She is here to tell her story. And despite the horror and unimaginable events that she and her three daughters had to endure, Angela has come out stronger than she has ever been. Furthermore, she has used her experience to help other victims of domestic violence.

One of the hardest things she and her eldest daughter had to do (due to a major loophole that existed) was to go to Court and be subject to cross examination by the alleged perpetrator who was representing himself. This led Angela to wanting change. She didn't want anyone else to have to go through what her daughter and herself had to go through. And so a petition begun. Angela has had almost 20,000 people sign the petition which helped bring the matter to the surface. Steps have since been made to make changes to the legislation - The Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross‑examination of Parties) Bill 2017 - which would see a court-appointed representative ask questions on behalf of the alleged perpetrator.

Angela is one strong, brave, and incredibly remarkable woman. This is her story.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Angela has previously contributed her story to the Single Mother Survival Guide Blog. You can read that story here.

Sign Angela's petition to help change the legislation here.

Connect with Angela, and visit the Unheard Voice Facebook page here.

Staying Home Leaving Violence program

Domestic Violence Line NSW - 1800 65 64 63

1800 Respect - 1800 737 732

Victim Services NSW

Domestic Violence Support - services around Australia

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.

067 - Single mums of boys and their rite of passage, with Kate Mather and Michael Hayes Nov 21, 2017

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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mum Kate Mather and single dad Michael Hayes.

Raising three children (two of them boys) as a single mum, Kate worried about being able to provide "manly" opportunities to her sons, and so who better to team up with than single dad and outdoor expedition adventurer Michael Hayes?

Michael has been conducting outdoor adventure programs with corporates, professional sporting teams and family groups for the last 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Exercise Science, a diploma of Outdoor Recreation, and he is a Former QLD and NSW Rugby Union player. He has also worked with CEO of The Making Of Men, Arne Rubinstein, in his leadership training programs.

Together, Kate and Michael decided to create a program called a 'Rite of Passage' for boys. It is specifically for boys that may not have a male figure present in their life and it is an opportunity to have a weekend of male bonding and growth whilst seeking to find respect in others and manage those core responses to situations as they develop throughout these transitional years.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Enquire about the Rite of Passage Program here.

Connect with Kate, and South Coast Experiences, on Facebook and Instagram.

Connect with Michael, and Wilderness Experience Training, on Facebook, or visit the website here.

Download your ME-TIME ideas 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.

066 - Dating life as a single mum, with Viviana Ochoa Nov 14, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia continues her chat from last week's episode, with Viviana Ochoa.

Viviana is a bikini fitness bodybuilding single mum on a mission. In Episode 65 Viviana told us how she gets it done as a single mum. She shared her story of becoming a single mum, and gave us an insight into a typical week in the life of a body building single mum. In THIS Episode, Viviana shares the challenges of dating as a single mum and food habits of a body builder. She also shares her advice for new single mums and what she loves best about being a single mum.

She is a true inspiration, and a perfect example of someone who is following her dreams and her passion, doing whatever it takes, and making it work despite being a single mum.

Links Mentioned in Podcast:

Connect with Viviana on Instagram 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.

Enroll in the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE online program right here.

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.

065 - This is how it's done as a single mum, with Viviana Ochoa Nov 07, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Viviana Ochoa.

Viviana is a bikini fitness bodybuilding single mum on a mission. She tells us how how she gets it done as a single mum. Along with sharing her story of becoming a single mum, Viviana also gives us an insight into a typical week in the life of a body building single mum. She also shares her tips for staying organised and saving time. Hint - no TV! Ever! Not even the Bachelor.

She is a true inspiration, and a perfect example of someone who is following her dreams and her passion, doing whatever it takes, and making it work despite being a single mum.

Links Mentioned in Podcast:

Connect with Viviana on Instagram here.

Read the Blog Post about Superannuation here.

Read the Stockspot report, and check if you are in a Fat Cat Fund right 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.

Enroll in the Don't Just Survive, THRIVE online program kicking off on the 13th November right here.

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.

064 - Don't just survive, THRIVE! - Finding empowerment as a single mum. Oct 31, 2017

Show notes

In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia tells you all about the very first (which down the line will be the second in a series of three) Single Mother Survival Guide Online Program.

It's all about not just surviving, but learning how to THRIVE as a single parent, and getting empowered so that you can feel more confident, focused, and at peace than you've ever been before.

Listen in to hear all about it, and how to be the first to know when enrollments are open. There will only be 100 spots available for this course, so get on the list for first dibs (plus an early bird price special) by registering your interest in the course on my website (either via the pop up when you enter the website or on the Services page).

Links mentioned in episode:

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

For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, 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.

063 - Becoming a single mum is an opportunity for growth, with Kate Kernick Oct 24, 2017

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In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Kate Kernick.

Leaving an abusive relationship after 12 years of marriage, Kate shares how she came to the decision to end her relationship, her experience of continuing to live with her ex for five months, how she managed to quit the expat lifestyle she shared with her husband in Brunei and bring her children home to Australia, and the freedom she felt when she became a single mum.

Kate also shares her journey since becoming a single mum which includes looking at her situation as an opportunity to find herself again, studying and starting a new career, and re-partnering.

Links Mentioned in Podcast:

Hills Complete Counselling

Connect with Kate on Facebook or email: hillscompletecounselling@gmail.com

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

For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, 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.

062 - Two Minute Moves, with Lizzy Williamson Oct 17, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Lizzy Williamson. Lizzy helps women find (and keep) their confidence, vitality and joy through making exercise a part of their life.

Lizzy is a certified personal trainer, integrative nutrition health coach, a presenter, a speaker, an author and founder of Two-minute Moves! She has also contributed, and been featured, on many fabulous online publications, programs and blogs, and has been up on stage speaking and getting audiences off their chairs all around Australia.

Lizzy shares her personal story and experience with postnatal depression, and how this led to the creation of Two-minute Moves. She also shares her tips on how to exercise and look after yourself as a busy mother, the small things that can make a big difference, and changing your exercise mindset. She also tells us all about her new book which is available now.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Two-minute Moves

Connect with Lizzy on Facebook or Instagram.

If you are struggling and think you may need to reach out for help or someone to talk to, please contact:

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

For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in the online course available soon, 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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