Resentment is a natural, but draining, part of single parent life.

In this empowering episode of The Moving On Method®, Michelle Dempsey-Multack opens up about the hidden mental load of solo parenting, the quiet envy of watching partnered friends get a “break,” and the practical self-care strategies that keep resentment from taking root. Listeners will learn how to name the feeling, release it, and reclaim their energy and joy as a single parent

Why resentment shows up in single parenthood, and how to recognize it before it overwhelms you

Daily self-care practices (sleep hygiene, gentle movement, nourishing meals) that lower stress hormones and quiet negative emotions

How to reframe single parent life to reduce comparison, jealousy, and the “why me” mindset

Ways to ask for help and build a supportive community without guilt or shame

Why releasing resentment strengthens your relationship with your children and models emotional resilience

Michelle Dempsey-Multack is a certified divorce and co-parenting specialist, author, and the creator of The Moving On Method®, guiding parents toward resilience, self-care, and healthy post-divorce family dynamics.

Sleep hygiene routines to promote deeper rest and reduce irritability

Gentle movement practices like yoga, stretching, and evening walks to clear resentment from the nervous system

Breathwork for immediate nervous-system regulation

Community care: reframing asking for help as a sign of strength, not weakness

“Resentment is like swallowing poison and hoping it affects someone else, it only hurts you. Naming it, nurturing yourself, and letting others support you transforms exhaustion into empowerment.”

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