Single Mother Survival Guide

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mother by choice Emma Fraser. Like many women, Emma spent her twenties and thirties carving out a career she was very proud of, and having turned 40 and single felt that something was missing: a child. So Emma embarked on an IUI journey through IVF Australia, and ended up with a beautiful baby. We discuss why she chose to be a single mother by choice, the process of choosing a suitable donor, the reaction of her friends and family, challenges she's encountered, and advantages discovered. We also discuss how the IVF industry label women who, like Emma, are in their 30s or 40s and are taking the steps to be single parents as ‘socially infertile', and what she thinks of that. She also offers her advice for anyone thinking of traveling down this path.  We also discuss how becoming a single mother by choice inspired Emma to start her blog Mum is the Boss.  Links mentioned in the episode: www.mumistheboss.com Connect with Emma on F

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with lawyer and mediator, Anne-Marie Cade. Julia and Anne-Marie talk all things mediation - the mediation process, the benefits of mediation, some things that people should think about prior to attending mediation, what topics are discussed at mediation, what to do if one party wants to “fight it out” but the other doesn't, and so much more... Anne-Marie also discusses why she is such a firm believer in the non- adversarial approach to divorce and separation. Anne-Marie is a lawyer and family dispute resolution practitioner with many years of experience. She has also been trained as a collaborative law professional. The approach Anne-Marie has adopted to make the divorce process more amicable, smoother and kinder saw her win Australia’s top legal innovation award in 2016 and she also won the Thought Leader of the year award at the recently held Women in Law awards. Links mentioned in the episode: www.divorceright.com.au Connect with Anne

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with gentle parenting expert Pinky McKay. On the show we discuss toddler tactics, gentle parenting, how to handle children's separation anxiety from the primary carer, when one parent is a smacker and the other is not, self care as a mum and the importance of not putting so much pressure on ourselves, trusting your gut, plus so much more... Pinky is a lactation Consultant and best-selling author of four titles including Sleeping Like a Baby, Parenting By Heart and Toddler Tactics. She is also a gentle parenting expert that guides parents to use styles that honour mothers’ natural instincts to respond to their babies. She’s also a sought after guest and keynote speaker at seminars for Health Professionals and parents, and she has spoken across Australia, New Zealand and the United states. She is also a regular on national publications and television programs. Links mentioned in the episode: www.pinkymckay.com www.boobiebikkies.com.au Con

In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats about the difficulties of Christmas and New Years Eve. She also talks about how she went in undertaking the habits she set for 2017, and commitments to set for 2018, and why they can be more beneficial than goals at this time of year. She also suggests some commitments that you, as a single mum, might like to make. Links mentioned in the episode: Enroll in the Don't Just Survive THRIVE online program for single mums to get empowered right here. Read 10 New Habits for a Single Mum to Implement in 2017 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.

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Tim Robards. Tim is a talented Chiropractor, a human biomechanics enthusiast, a personal trainer, a TV personality, a speaker, an inspired educator in health & well-being, an all-round fitness fanatic, founder of The Robards Method, and also Australia’s very first Bachelor, back in 2013. Along with telling us what he's been up to since the Bachelor days, Tim tells us where his passion for health and fitness came from and  about The Robards Method. Tim also shares his tips for healthy eating and living, and what we can do to teach healthy living to our children. Links mentioned in the episode: The Robards Method Connect with Tim on Facebook or Instagram (or here for The Robards Method). Sign up to the 2018 Your Year Challenge here. 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 availab

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.

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.

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,

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 u

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

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

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 S

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 G

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 Survi

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 str

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Sarah Argenal. Sarah is the Founder of the Working Parent Resource and the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, both of which are dedicated to helping parents in demanding professions avoid burnout and balance a thriving professional life with a fulfilling family life without sacrificing one area over another.  Sarah and Julia discuss time management and how to make the most of each day, balance, and the importance of checking in with our values. Sarah also shares her tips on: Systems, routines, and strategies that we can implement in our daily lives to become calmer and more organized. How we can simplify our life so that we don’t feel resentment, frustration, and pressure from really excessive expectations that we put onto ourselves, so that we can focus on what’s really important. Making mindful decisions about how we can blend career with family responsibilities without sacrificing either one. How we can manage overwhel

In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia shares her top tips for new single mums!   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.

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mum Maureen Pound. Maureen is an IVF single mother by choice with two children, and a successful business owner and coach.  Julia and Maureen discuss the path Maureen went on in deciding to become  a single mum by choice, what went down when she and her children met the sperm donor, managing a successful business whilst raising two children with little support, tinder date tracking spreadsheets and so much more. Maureen is a very funny, open, relatable, and amazing woman, and is hilarious and a delight to listen to.  Links mentioned in the episode: Maureen pound Coaching To get in contact with Maureen, email: info@maureenpound.com, or connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. Sign up for the FREE Seven Day Mindset Rejuvenation Challenge HERE. For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, and to register your interest in

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, I chat with single mum Rosemary. It's an incredible story of courage.  We talk about Rosemary's story of becoming a single mum - the hurdles that she crossed in deciding to end the relationship, and how she came to the decision that leaving was the best option for her and her daughter. We also talk about how she found her feet and redefined herself and her expectations of future relationships, what the whole experience taught her daughter and teaching her daughter to make decisions that empower her through role modeling those actions herself, the stigma that it's better for kids if their parents are together, and the benefits and challenges she has come across in becoming a single parent.  This is a really amazing and insightful discussion and one of my favourite conversations to date.  Links Mentioned in Podcast: The Key For Me To contact Julia, email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com. For information about the single parent mentoring programs a

In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats about getting sick as a single mum, and reflections that were made during her recent illness. She also discusses Father's Day which was celebrated recently in Australia.  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.