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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 021 - Surviving an emotionally abusive relationship, with Nadia Mori Jan 10, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with single mum Nadia Mori about her experience of being in an emotionally abusive relationship, and how she got out of it.

We also discuss what exactly emotional abuse is (and the fact that it is a form of a domestic violence), the red flags you should watch out for (for a potentially emotionally abusive relationship), and strategies for leaving an emotionally abusive relationship.

Please note that this episode may act as a trigger if you have been a victim of domestic violence. It is also advised that this episode is NOT listened to in earshot of children.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

Give and Take Families Facebook Page
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.

Kids Help Line (1800 55 1800) is a telephone counselling for children and young people.

Australian Childhood Foundation (1800 176 453 or (03) 9874 3922) provide counselling for children and young people affected by abuse.

If you are feeling suicidal and need free telephone counseling, call the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.

Single Mother Survival Guide's Australian Resources for help.

Book: How to raise an emotionally intelligent child

Visit us at www.singlemothersurvivalguide.com, or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

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

Episode 020 - It's a new year, time for a new you! Jan 03, 2017

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia shares 10 new habits for a single mum to implement in 2017, and how to get back to finding you. This year is all about making some really positive changes that YOU can implement in 2017 for a HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER YOU!

To join the New Year New You Challenge, sign up right here.

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Episode 019 - My tips on how to break the news of your separation to your kids Dec 27, 2016

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia tells you her tips on how to break the news of your separation to your kids.

Did you know most relationship break ups occur in December; it's the most tumultuous time of the year. If you are currently going through a separation, here are my tips (from someone who has been a child of divorce, and through a separation myself) on how to tell your children.

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Episode 018 - Relaunching your sex life as a single mother, with Jacqueline Hellyer Dec 20, 2016

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Jacqueline Hellyer from LOVELIFE. Jacqueline is a sex therapist, relationship coach, sex educator, tantra teacher, speaker, media expert, author and blogger….pretty much an all-around sex GURU. She's been featured in magazines such as Men's Health, Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Girlfriend, and Marie Claire, and on radio and television programs including Mix 106.5, Today, Sunrise, and 60 minutes. And she also has her own radio show and podcast, The Tantric Lounge.

On the show we talk about relaunching your sex life as a single mother - how to overcome your fears of getting yourself back out there (if it's a been a while), being intimate with a new person (if you've been with the same person for a long time), how to NOT separate being a mum from being a sexual woman, overcoming body image issues you may have, and all the other sex questions you want to know as a single mother.

To find out more about Jacqueline's workshops, retreats, and online courses, to read her blog, and to contact her, visit www.jacquelinehellyer.com.

You can download The Tantric Lounge Podcast here.

To visit Jacqueline's Facebook page click here.

To buy The Sex Life Survival Guide for Parents click here, or visit Jacqueline's website.

To buy Sex Secrets for Busy people click here, or visit Jacqueline's website.

To buy Seven Sex Godesses, visit Jacqueline's website.

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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 017 - How to set goals and not allow yourself to have a victim mentality, with Turia Pitt Dec 13, 2016

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with the very inspirational Turia Pitt. Turia is not a single mother, nor a mother (yet), but she is someone who has been through a very traumatic experience and has turned her life around for the better.

In 2011, Turia was caught in a grass fire whilst running an ultra marathon and consequently suffered burns to 65% of her body. She survived against all odds, and since going through her recovery she has absolutely thrived in so many areas. She's a humanitarian, a motivationalist, a speaker, an author, a blogger, an athlete, a recent IRONMAN, the NSW Premier's Woman of the Year and a recent finalist for young Australian of the year.

In this episode we talk about how to not allow yourself to be a victim of life and how to keep yourself going in the tough times. A lot of this includes goal setting, which Turia teaches in her new online course, Turia's School of Champions. Turia also shares her favorite top tips for goal setting with us in this episode.

Turia also talks about her own relationship, and the positive things she has learnt from her parents.

Links mentioned in the Podcast:

Buy Turia's book Everything to Live For here.
UPDATE: Buy Turia's latest book Unmasked here.
To find out more information, and to join Turia's next round of School of Champions, click here.
Ted Talk with Simon Sinek - Start with Why.
To buy Simon Sinek's book, click here.
To buy Kurt Fearnley's book, click here.
To buy Breadfruit a book written by Turia's mother, Celestine Vaite, click here.
To buy Frangiapani, a book written by Turia's mother, Celestine Vaite, click here.
To buy Tiare in Bloom, a book written by Turia's mother, Celestine Vaite, click here.
If you are interested in joining Turia on her Everest Trek in 2017, to raise money for Interplast, click here.
Interplast sends teams of volunteer plastic and reconstructive surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and allied health professionals to provide life-changing surgery and medical training in 17 countries across the Asia Pacific region.

To connect with Turia:

Connect with Turia on Facebook here.
Connect with Turia on Instagram here.
Connect with Turia on Twitter here.

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Listen to the episode here.

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 016 -Things to consider regarding parenting, in preparation for mediation Dec 06, 2016

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia discusses things to consider regarding parenting, in preparation for mediation. If you have mediation coming up, listen to this now.

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Episode 015 - Creating a happier and less stressed life, with Angela Counsel Nov 29, 2016

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Angela Counsel. Angela is a mother of two, and a naturopath and lifestyle coach.

We discuss how too much stress can make you sick, the long term effects of stress, how diet affects your mood and well-being, why we crave chocolate and the RIGHT kind to eat, the right kind of carbs to eat, how to treat fruit and vegetables if you can't afford to buy organic, everyday strategies that you can put into place RIGHT NOW to reduce stress, the importance of sleep and how to switch off, accepting life for what it is, how to prevent burn out, and guilt - the biggest waste of emotion out there.

Links mentioned in the Podcast:

Download f.lux here.
Download Angela's book, Secret Mums' Business, for free here.
Buy a hard copy of Angela book, Secret Mums' Business, here.

Contact Angela here.

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Episode 014 - Becoming a single mother by choice; one woman's journey. Nov 22, 2016

Show notes

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Adele Nowakowska. Adele is a single mother by choice, and went down the IVF route in 2012 using a sperm donor, which resulted in her son being born in 2013. On the show she openly shares her journey and experience with us.

We discuss why she chose to be a single mother by choice, the process of choosing a suitable donor, the IVF process, costs involved, legalities regarding anonymity, the reaction of her friends, family and colleagues, challenges she's encountered, and advantages discovered. She also offers her advice for anyone thinking of traveling down this path.

Adele has very kindly offered to answer any questions that anyone may have. You can contact here here.

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Episode 013 - Making single mum life easier through meal preparation, with Karen Shine Nov 15, 2016

Show notes

In this week's episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Karen Shine, a single mum and author of "Shine with your Cuisine Companion; The Essential Guide". We talk about how to make life easier as a single mum through cooking, food preparation, easy lunch box ideas, quick dinners and meal planning.

We also talk about how her diagnosis with Spondyloarthritis lead to the creation of her cook book "Shine with your Cuisine Companion; The Essential Guide".

Visit Karen Shine's website here.

Shine with your Cuisine Companion Facebook Page .

Shine with your Cuisine Companion Facebook Group.

Buy the book here.

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Episode 012 - Budgeting for single mums, with Katherine Hayes Nov 08, 2016

Show notes

In this episode, Julia talks with Katherine Hayes about all things to do with savings and budgeting. Katherine is a mum to three children and a fully qualified Financial Adviser. We discuss budgets (what a budget is, why it's important to have one and how to create one), how to cut spending, how to save, how we can set and see out savings goals, what things we should save for in the longer term, and superannuation for women.

Contact Katherine Hayes from Hayes and Co Insurance Services (formerly Tiffen and Co) at kh@hcis.com.au.

Get the ASIC Budget Planner here.

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