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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:

Episode 041 - Lauren Cohen, an unexpected single mother May 23, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Lauren Cohen. Lauren shares her own personal story of becoming a single mum and tells Julia about starting her business. She also provides advice for single working mums, how to find the silver lining when at rock bottom, her advice for new single mums, and LOTS MORE!

Lauren is a South Florida Immigration Law Expert and attorney licensed in both the U.S. and Canada. Lauren faced some challenges her first few years of living and working in America and in pursuing her own immigration journey. She was limited in her ability to work in her chosen field due to licensure issues and struggled to make ends meet, but eventually all of her hard work paid off and she built a new career for herself. After spending several years working as corporate counsel in various industries while dabbling in the field of immigration law, at age 40 Lauren decided to combine her legal knowledge and business acumen and over the next few years built her own now thriving business - e-Council Inc., which is a company offering concierge turnkey business immigration services ranging from professional Business Plans to comprehensive project coordination for all types of US business immigration visas. And at 43 years old she had a baby on her own - although it was not a conscious choice to have her precious son alone. She's also in the process of setting up Find My Silver Lining – a non-profit established to inspire single working parents, especially mompreneurs, to work through tough times to find their Silver Lining and to live fulfilling lives.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

E-Council Inc. - www.ecouncilinc.com

Find My Silver Lining - website to be set up soon (www.findmysilverlining.com)

BOOK: Finding Your Silver Lining in the Business Immigration Process: An Insightful Guide to Immigrant & Non-Immigrant Business Visas

Connect with Lauren on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn or email her at Info@ecouncilinc.com

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.

Disclosure: Some of the links in these notes are "affiliate links". This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, Single Mother Survival Guide will receive an affiliate commission.

Episode 040 - How being a single mum doesn't have to hold you back, with Corrie McLeod May 16, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Corrie McLeod. Corrie has such a positive outlook on life and has achieved so much despite being a single mum. She is a perfect example that anything is possible. At age 28 Corrie started out in PR, as an account coordinator at a large multinational PR firm, after working in hospitality for 10 years. Two years later when having her first baby, Corrie found that the firm she was working with was not set up to enable her to return to work part time. She was a single mum on a pension, when she started freelancing from home.

She founded Espresso Communications in 2004 and over the past decade has built the business into a thriving, internationally-recognised communications consulting company.

Corrie also created two additional business units under the Hello Espresso brand in 2015: InnovationAus.com and One Part Idea, to provide public advocacy and creative services, respectively, to Australian and international businesses.

In this episode Corrie shares her own story of becoming a single mum. She also discusses:

starting a business as a single mum with a baby,
how she stayed positive as a single mum with a baby,
her approach to work life balance and how it has filtered through her company,
benefits and challenges she found being a single mum,
how being a single mum enabled her to travel the world with her son,
how she coped as a full time single parent without family nearby,
re-partnering as a single mum and how her family grew from 2 people to five in a couple of years,
how she proactively prepared for her new family unit,
challenges and benefits of re-partnering, and
her advice for new single mums: that we are everything that our child needs, and that we are enough.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

http://www.helloespresso.com.au/

http://www.espressocomms.com.au/

http://www.innovationaus.com/

Connect with Corrie on Twitter here and 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.

Episode 039 - Mother's Day for Single Mums May 13, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about being a single mum on Mother's day. She discusses why she loves being a single mum, and why single mums need to celebrate too. She also shares her tips for getting through Mother's Day for those having their first Mother's Day as a single mum, and for those feeling vulnerable or emotional.

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.

Episode 038 - Re-partnering as a single mum and the blended family, with Marcia Watts May 09, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Marcia Watts. 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 shares her own story from divorce to remarriage. We also discuss:

how divorce can affect women and how we react, respond and recover;
strategies for surviving and thriving as a single parent;
common fears for the single mum entering into a new relationship and how to overcome them;
how to keep the ex out of the new relationship;
common issues that arise in a blended family;
the role of a stepmother;
and LOTS MORE!

Links mentioned in Podcast:

http://www.goodtherapy.com.au/marcia_watts
http://www.transform2lead.com.au
Marcia Watt's Book: A step up for step families – coming soon

To contact Marcia, email: marcia@transform2lead.com.au, or connect with Marcia on Facebook (Marcia Watts Relationships & Wellbeing Counsellor).

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.

Episode 037 - How to have a happy divorce, with Clarissa Rayward - the Happy Family Lawyer May 02, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Clarissa Rayward. Clarissa is a family lawyer, wife and mum who is passionate about relationships, people and family. Clarissa is the Director of Brisbane Family Law Centre, a boutique Family Law practice.

Clarissa uses her industry knowledge and skill to change the way Australian families experience divorce and separation. She is known as 'The Happy Family Lawyer' as she believes that your divorce can be a part of your marriage you can look back on with pride. She is the author of the successful 'Happy Family Lawyer' blog, providing weekly commentary and tips on issues relating to divorce and the book 'Splitsville- How to separate stay out of Court and stay friends'.

In January 2017 Clarissa published her second book- 'Happy Lawyer Happy Life- How to be happy in law and in life' for lawyers looking for better ways to practice law after launching a successful podcast by the same name. Clarissa has now turned her attention to addressing the high rates of depression and anxiety amongst lawyers by opening a positive dialogue on how lawyers can find happiness in their careers.

In this episode we discuss how to have a happy, kind, calm and respectful divorce; how to get things off on the right foot when first separating, how to deal with an ex-partner who is hostile or uncommunicative; how to avoid the court process; how to amicably negotiate with our ex-partners; how to look after ourselves throughout the divorce process; what to look out for when choosing a family lawyer, and LOTS MORE!

Links mentioned in Podcast:

To contact Clarissa, email: clarissa@bflc.com.au, or connect with Clarissa on Instagram (@thehappyfamilylawyer), Facebook (@thehappyfamilylawyer) or Twitter (@clarissarayward)

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.

Disclosure: Some of the links in these notes are "affiliate links". This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, Single Mother Survival Guide will receive an affiliate commission.

Episode 036 - Joanna Leng's Single Mum Story Apr 25, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Joanna Leng. Joanna is a single mum, a financial adviser, the author of an upcoming book on financial empowerment for single mums, and founder of A Story for Her.

We discuss her story of becoming a single mum, the stigma of being a single mum in Singapore and how it compares to the stigma in Australia, A Story for Her and how it came about, the value of being grateful, her new book "Financial Empowerment for Single Mothers" and the motivation behind it, and LOTS MORE!

Links mentioned in Podcast:

17 reasons why being a single mum is awesome by Julia Hasche

To contact Joanna, email: joannaleng@hotmail.com, or connect with Joanna on Instagram (@joannleng or @astoryforher), Facebook (@joannaleng or @astoryforher) or Linkedin (@lengjoanna)

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 here.

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

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

Episode 035 - Mum of the year, breast cancer battler, and recent single mother, Farrah Miller - Part 2 Apr 18, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Farrah Millar. 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.

We discuss her journey over the past two years - how she dealt with her cancer diagnosis and treatment whilst looking after her children, the downward spiral of her relationship, winning 2016 Mum of the Year, the amazing work that Breast Cancer Care WA and Cancer Council do, and the support she got from these wonderful organisations, the importance of breast self examinations and breast cancer awareness, handling single motherhood whilst battling a major health issue, what she has learnt through her cancer journey and her journey of becoming a single mother, and LOTS MORE!

If you haven't already, listen to Part 1 (Episode 034) before this one.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

Cancer Council are the leading independent funders of cancer research in Australia; provide evidence-based, up-to-date information about all aspects of cancer; coordinate a network of cancer support groups, services and programs to help improve the quality of life of cancer patients, people living with cancer, their families and carers, and so much more!
Breast Cancer Care WA is a WA charity that provides personalised emotional, practical and financial support and care to people affected by breast cancer.
Ad campaign use man boobs in video to show women how to spot breast cancer

To contact Farrah, email: farrahmillar@hotmail.com, or 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 here.

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

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

Episode 034 - Mum of the year, breast cancer battler, and recent single mother, Farrah Miller - Part 1 Apr 11, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Farrah Millar. 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.

We discuss her journey over the past two years - how she dealt with her cancer diagnosis and treatment whilst looking after her children, the downward spiral of her relationship, winning 2016 Mum of the Year, the amazing work that Breast Cancer Care WA and Cancer Council do, and the support she got from these wonderful organisations, the importance of breast self examinations and breast cancer awareness, handling single motherhood whilst battling a major health issue, what she has learnt through her cancer journey and her journey of becoming a single mother, and LOTS MORE!

Look out for Part 2 coming next week!

Links mentioned in Podcast:

Cancer Council are the leading independent funders of cancer research in Australia; provide evidence-based, up-to-date information about all aspects of cancer; coordinate a network of cancer support groups, services and programs to help improve the quality of life of cancer patients, people living with cancer, their families and carers, and so much more!
Breast Cancer Care WA is a WA charity that provides personalised emotional, practical and financial support and care to people affected by breast cancer.
Ad campaign use man boobs in video to show women how to spot breast cancer

To contact Farrah, email: farrahmillar@hotmail.com, or 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 here.

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

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

Episode 033 - How to deal with redundancy, as a single mother Apr 04, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia gives you her tips on dealing with redundancy as a single mother. As a single mother, being made redundant can be pretty terrifying. You never know when the unexpected might happen, and being a single mum is all about being prepared for anything.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

Single Mother Survival Guide resources
Single Mother Survival Guide Centrelink advice
Download your budgeting spreadsheet template here.
For information about the single parent coaching programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services or email julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com and put "clarity call" in the subject line.
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.

Episode 032 - Chantelle Otten on Sex and Menopause Mar 28, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Chantelle Otten, an internationally published and educated sexologist, scientist and sex and relationship expert.

We discuss issues relating to sex and menopause including vaginal changes, physiological changes, orgasms, how to improve your sex drive during menopause, what to know about safe sex during menopause, hormones pre and post menopause, hormone replacement therapy, talking to a partner about changes and lots lots more!

This is a really interesting conversation, and I think all women can learn from this episode (single or not).

Links mentioned in Podcast:

For information about the single parent coaching programs available with Julia, visit Single Mother Survival Guide Services or email julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com and put "clarity call" in the subject line.
Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call here.
If you have any questions you'd like me to ask Chantelle anonymously on the next podcast with her, (sex and STIs) please email me at: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com
Shop the Smile Makers Products here. Listeners can get 15% off Smile Makers by popping in coupon code 'mum15' at the checkout.
Join the Sasspot and Sexy Facebook group here.

To find out more about Chantelle Otten visit www.chantelleotten.com.

You can follow Chantelle on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or book in for a twenty minute consultation with Chantelle here. Or email Chantelle at: info@chantelleotten.com

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

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