Sara once believed solo parenting was all about mastering one-on-one defense — one mom, one kid, fully focused. But after losing her son twice in four hours at a children’s museum (he's fine!), she realized something important: even when you’re parenting solo, you still need a zone.

In this episode, Sara shares the story that shifted her perspective — from sprinting through a crowded museum in full tactical-mom mode to experiencing the relief of a birthday party where every parent was watching every child. She reflects on what it means to build a village at 43, why “zone defense” doesn’t mean someone else is raising your child, and how community can lift 30 pounds off your chest when you didn’t even realize you were carrying it.

If you’re solo parenting, considering it, or simply craving more support in your own life, this one’s for you.

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🎙 Hosted, Produced & Edited by: Sara Amin
🎨 Cover Art by: Esha Janssens-Sannon