Single Mother Survival Guide

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: www.joannalwleng.com www.financialempowermentforsinglemothers.com www.astoryforher.com We need to let go of the single mother stigma by Julia Hasche 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@singlem

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

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

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.

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,

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.   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 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 Hel

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.

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 Chant

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. Visit us at www.singlemothersurvivalguide.com, 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 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: First Date Ideas in Melbourne F

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

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

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.  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 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.    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 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

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.  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 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.   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 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, r

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