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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 031 - An update on Julia and Single Mother Survival Guide plus some quick tips on dealing with a difficult ex Mar 21, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia gives you an update on her life - dealing with a strong and willful child, dating, having her ex come to stay, hosting a birthday party with her ex, and saying goodbye to her daughter for two weeks. She also shares some quick tips on dealing with a difficult ex, and gives you an update on what is happening with Single Mother Survival Guide.

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.

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Episode 030 - Interview with Dating Mindset Coach, Veronica Grant Mar 14, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Veronica Grant. Veronica is a Dating Mindset Coach, host of Date Yourself Radio, and creator of the Dating Mindset Bootcamp. Veronica helps women enjoy the process of dating and meeting higher quality men. But what she REALLY does is teach women how to treat themselves the way they want to be treated.

We discuss why we need to treat ourselves like queens (and how to do it), why we should date ourselves, how to find the time to date, answering the questions - Where are all the good men? and Why am I still single?, why we fall into a pattern of falling for the same types (who aren't necessarily good for us), if it's better to go with your head or your heart, how we can let go of the fear of having a relationship after an unhealthy or toxic one, what are the red flags that we should be looking out for, and dealing with feelings of rejection.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

Attached : The New Science of Adult Attachment and How it Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love
The Dating Mindset Bootcamp
37 Ways to Date Yourself
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. I will then email you some info and a link to my calendar to book in your 30 minute complimentary Clarity Call.

To find out more about Veronica Grant visit veronicagrant.com.

You can follow Veronica Grant on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or contact Veronica here.

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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 029 - What to think about as a single mother when starting a new relationship Mar 07, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about what you need to think about when starting a new relationship as a single mother. She discusses things like avoiding the rebound, not settling, knowing your worth, what to look for in a partner, stopping negative thoughts, moving past your previous relationship, how to know when you're ready to start dating again, and how to deal with new partners who don't understand that children are your priority.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

For information about the coaching programs available, email julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com and put "clarity call" in the subject line. I will email you some info and a link to my calendar to book in your 30 minute complimentary Clarity Call with Julia.
What you need to consider when introducing a new partner to your children.

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

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

Episode 028 - Chantelle Otten on Sex after Pregnancy Feb 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 after pregnancy including what happens to our hormones after childbirth, how complications from childbirth can affect sex and how to navigate them, how to explain to a partner what is going on with your body after childbirth, and how to tackle issues to do with body image, tiredness, and breastfeeding when it comes to sex.

This is a really interesting conversation, and I think all mothers can learn from this episode (single or not), and it's beneficial for fathers too.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

To book your 30 minute complimentary Clarity Call with Julia, email julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com and put "clarity call" in the subject line. I will email you back with lots more info, and a link to my calendar to book in your session.
If you have any questions you'd like me to ask Chantelle anonymously on the next podcast with her, (sex and menopause) please email me at: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com

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

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Episode 027 - Johanna Byrne - an inspiration story Feb 21, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Johanna Byrne. Johanna is an absolute inspiration. She is a single mother to 7 children, has just completed a law degree, and was named the 2016 National Indigenous Law (NIL) Student of the Year by the Attorney-General's Department. The award recognises the achievements of Indigenous Australians who improve justice outcomes for the Indigenous community.

We chat about how she went from floristry to law (an incredible story), coping after her husband passed away one year into her law degree and how she managed studying, working, and raising 7 kids on her own.

"You can't change the past, it's the way it is. You need to work out where you want to go and make a plan to get there." - Johanna Byrne.

To buy the book mentioned (Reboot Your Life Phoenix Edition) visit Lovely Silks Publishing.

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Episode 026 - Everything dating, with Karina Pamamull Feb 14, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Karina Pamamull, founder of Datelicious, the ultimate dating and romance resource for any stage of a relationship. Karina is a leading dating and lifestyle mentor sharing what she knows about love, and the best way to find it, every day. Fifteen years' experience in the dating industry means that she has a wealth of trade secrets on the dating roller-coaster and on building relationships, which she shares with us in this episode.

We discuss the best dating websites and apps (and the ones to steer clear of), other ways to meet dates, when to mention that you have a child, how to stay away from the game playing, how to beat the nerves, best things to do on a first date, the important questions to ask, what not to ask, how to avoid the questions about what happened with the father of your children, red flags to look out for, how to get out of a bad date, and LOTS LOTS MORE!!!

Links mentioned in Podcast:

To find out more about Karina Pamamull and Datelicious visit www.datelicious.com.au.

You can follow Datelicious on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or contact Karina here.

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Episode 025 - Dr Justin Coulson's take on helping children through a separation Feb 07, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia's leading parenting experts. He's a parent himself – he has 6 daughters, he has a PhD in Psychology, is an international speaker, and has written many journal articles and books, the most recent one being 9 Ways to a Resilient Child. He also writes a weekly parenting advice column for Sydney's Daily Telegraph, appears regularly on The Project, the TODAY Show, Studio 10, Mornings, and a large number of radio stations around the nation, and he is the parenting expert at kidspot.com.au.

We discuss the best ways to explain to a child what's going on if you're separating, some of the ways children might react to a separation, how we can best help them through this challenging time, whether you should hide your grief from your children, how to handle a co-parenting relationship, and the best way to introduce a new partner.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

The 5 Cs of separation and divorce

BOOK: 21 Days to a Happier Family

BOOK: 9 Ways to a Resilient Child

To find out more about Dr Justin Coulson visit www.happyfamilies.com.au or www.justincoulson.com.

You can follow Dr Justin Coulson on Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, or Instagram, or contact him here.

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

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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 024 - Knowing when it's time to move on Jan 31, 2017

Show notes

Making the decision to end a relationship is never easy. There is a feeling of hope that you hang on to, which makes it hard to bite the bullet and end a bad relationship once and for all. If you have children, this decision is even harder. It's probably the hardest decision you'll ever make in your life, because you want to make sure you're making the best decision for you and your kids. And no one dreams of being a single mum.

It can feel like a selfish decision, because you may think it's better for the kids to have two parents who are together. But this is very wrong. Children suffer if they are living in an unhealthy or toxic environment. Your children will thrive and be happy, if you are. Sure it's a long road to getting your life back on track, and adjusting to the changes, but everyone will survive and get back on their feet.

Of course only you can know if it's time to end the relationship, but in this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia discusses 5 types of red flags you should be aware of when considering ending your relationship.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line provide free telephone and online counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Phone: 1800 RESPECT (or 1800 737 732).
Lifeline has a national 24 hour number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State – 13 11 14. Lifeline provide all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Single Mother Survival Guide's Australian Resources for help.
Huffington Post Article: Better to be a single mum than stay in a bad relationship.
17 Reasons why being a single mum is awesome.

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Episode 023 - Me time as a single mother - why you need it, and how to get it Jan 24, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about the importance of me time, ESPECIALLY as a single mother. She also gives you some great tips on how to squeeze it in, and what you can do for your me time.

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Episode 022 - Letting go of the social stigma of being a single mother Jan 17, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia discusses the social stigma of being a single mother, and why we need to let it go.

To watch the Lean Beef television advertisement, click here.

To watch The Guardian video, click here.

To read the Single Mother Survival Guide blog post on this topic, click here.

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