Now What? Podcast

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Now What? Podcast episodes

January 29, 2024 20. When your husband has an affair with your friend & creating a "mommune"- with Kristin Batykefer
After selling 95% of their belongings, Kristin and her husband bought a 1992 Air Force Bus and spent $30,000 converting it into a home on wheels. They then hit the road with their two-year-old daughter, Roam and dog Rush, sharing their journey on a popular YouTube channel. Kristin's dream adventure was turned upside when she discovered her husband of nine years had been cheating with one of their close travel buddies.She created a“Mommune”, a recently coined term for single mothers who join forces under one roof to split the household bills and raise their children. Deciding to live with her best friend Tessa who had also recently gone through a divorce.Kristin has also been ticking things off her “divorce bucketlist”, including fostering an animal, trying out new health activities and taking up new hobbies help her make the best of her time when her child is now with her ex partner.Amongst it all, Kristin now positively coparents with her ex-husband and is deeply committed to helping others through their own journeys after infidelity. We know you guys are going to love this one!FOLLOW US:Instagram:Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachelmaksimovicJess: @jessicadoverKristen: @beachykefer

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55 min
January 22, 2024 19. Does separating negatively impact our children? -with clinical Psychologist Rachel Samson
Have you ever wondered if divorce actually harms our children? Or maybe how we best we communicate such adult conversations to our littles about separating? Then this episode is for you.We are joined by Rachel Samson, a clinical psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience working with children, adults, couples, and families.Rachel provides services in: individual psychotherapy child psychology / parent consultationRachel works from a developmental and relationship perspective. Highly experienced in the application of attachment theory to clinical practice and is trained in attachment-focused interventions. In this episode we dive into:- What are some indicators that it might be time to seperate?- How can we protect our children from high conflict co-parenting relationships? & much more!We know not only will this episode give you so much knowledge- but also feel so validating for the journey you are on and how you can best support your children through the process.FOLLOW US:InstagramPodcast: @motheringonmyown.podcast Rach: @rachelmaksimovic Jess: @jessicadover Rachel Samson: @australianpsychologist

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43 min
January 15, 2024 18. Celibacy, Healing, Dating & Finding love-with Pala Negara
In this episode, Pala Negara, a fashion model and mother of two, shares her experience of becoming a single mum after leaving an abusive relationship. Pala went from living in multi-million dollar homes to homelessness, sharing with us how she navigated her own personal healing journey. Taking time away from dating and sex while she worked through deeply understanding herself and the patterns that have played out throughout her life. Pala vowed to create everything she dreamed of on her own terms- so that it could never be taken away from her again. And she's done just that!

Episode Highlights:
About Pala Negara and her journey of self-reflection
Her childhood traumas and the impact of her family dynamics on her life
Pala’s experiences of healing and personal growth
Importance of self-trust and the journey to reach a higher version of yourself
Challenges as a solo parent
On allowing love in again

We know this episode is going to bring so much value to anyone who is currently navigating their own personal healing journey and who dreams to create a big expansive life.

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Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcast
Rach: @rachelmaksimovic
Jess: @jessicadover
Pala: @pala.pala.pala

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54 min
January 08, 2024 17. Goal Setting, Manifesting and Life Scripting for 2024
The biggest reason why most New Year’s resolutions fail is that: we know what we want but not why we want it. The New Year gives us a sense of renewal, which causes us to think about areas in our life we want to improve or change. In this episode we deep dive into how we use goal setting and manifesting in our lives and how we can use these tools to begin the new year. In this episode Anna Mihelis will take you through a process called "life scripting" where you will be able to practice this process in your own lives and begin to work on creating your dream life!

If you don't know what manifesting is- manifestation is about creating a vision for the future, putting energy and intention into making that vision a reality and then aligning your thoughts, emotions and actions accordingly so that your vision can come into fruition. We like to this of it as goal setting with emotion and taking aligned action. Manifesting is a big part of Rach and Jess' life and we look forward to sharing how we use it in our personal lives to achieve our goals for 2024.

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Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcast
Rach: @rachelmaksimovic
Jess: @jessicadover
Anna: @annamihelis

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51 min
December 29, 2023 BONUS EP: Guided Meditation- Coming Back to yourself, with Georgia Fish
*Please make sure you are not driving for this guided meditation.
We are so excited to be bringing you this special Bonus Ep, a guided meditation facilitated by Georgia Fish (a beautiful close friend), an ex-professional surfer turned kinesiologist, yogi and mamma- who is deeply committed to helping to support mammas nervous systems.
Join us while we take 11 minutes for ourselves; a moment to go inwards, resting our bodies and minds.
Being a single parent can be a challenging task, and it can be hard to find time for yourself, let alone for a meditation. However, finding time to tune inwards and meditate is essential for being able to maintain your well-being and help us navigate our incredibly busy days.
Here are some tips how you can implement it into your daily life:
1. Schedule it: Just like other essential tasks, schedule or add meditation to your daily to-do list. Set aside a specific time, like early in the morning before your children are awake, or late at night once they have gone to bed.
2. Involve your children: You can involve your children in meditation or mindfulness practices. Teach them the importance of taking deep breaths and encourage them to join you. This way, you can connect and relax together.
3. Use micro-meditations: If finding a specific chunk of time feels difficult, try incorporating micro-meditations throughout your day. Practice taking a few deep breaths in the middle of a task or when you have a few minutes between your busy schedule.
4. Enlist help: Reach out to family or friends to take care of your children for a short time. This way, you can free up some time just for yourself to practice meditation.
5. Reduce screen time: Limit your screen time or use of social media, which can sometimes create stress or distraction. Reducing your screen time can also help you shift your focus towards finding time to practice meditation.
Remember, small steps towards a meditation practice can make a big difference in your overall well-being. Don't be hard on yourself if you can't maintain a routine, and keep practicing when you can.
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Rach: @rachel.maksimovic
Jess: @jessicadover
Georgia: @gfish Or @aheldspace_
Background Music: @music_of_wisdom

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13 min
December 18, 2023 16. Knowing your rights through a separation- with Resolve Divorce
As a stay at home mum, what could I expect as the potential outcomes in my separation?
How can I afford legal fees?
What is the best way to avoid the courts?
Just a few of the many questions we've got covered in this episode with Divorce Lawyer- Rose Cocchiaro.
Rose is a passionate Family lawyer dedicated to helping her clients navigate their legal situations with empathy and expertise. Join us in this episode where we deep dive into legal insights which will empower you with information and understand your rights.
Book a FREE discovery call here
FOLLOW US:Instagram-Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachelmaksimovicJess: @jessicadoverRose: @resolve_adl

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1 hr 3 min
December 11, 2023 15. Becoming a solo mum by choice through IVF- with Sarah Mill
Sarah made a pledge to herself that when she turned 37 (and she was still single) that she would go down the IVF route and have a baby on her own. Sarah now has a beautiful little boy called Ollie.

Sarah shares so honestly about her experience dating in her late 30's and the process and considerations of choosing to do it solo. She shares insights into the process of IVF, the costs and most importantly choosing a donor.

If you have ever considered the thought or possibility of being a solo mum by choice- this episode is for you.

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Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcast
Rach: @rachelmaksimovic
Jess: @jessicadover
Sarah: @ourlifeinmelbourne

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59 min
December 04, 2023 14. Creating Christmas magic as a single parent- with Rach & Jess
We all know that the Holiday period can bring forward a whole range of feeling and emotions. For some of us, it may be our first Christmas post separation and it can be an incredibly challenging period. This episode dives into how we can still create magical Christmas holidays for ourselves and our children in the holiday period, leaning into special traditions and finding all the ways to celebrate (while still acknowledging the challenging parts). Lastly, how we can still do this all- even if we are running off of minimal budget!Rach and Jess chat through how they are navigating the festive season in their families and they share stories from our community in what has made their Christmas' special as a single parent.
We are sending you all so much love over this time- just remember, we are all in this together!

FOLLOW US:Instagram-Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachelmaksimovicJess: @jessicadover

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42 min
November 28, 2023 13. From broke and bankrupt to multiple 7 figures- with Candy Kemp
Candy was 16 when she first fell pregnant, she soon found herself broke, bankrupt and married twice, then sadly losing both of her parents.Candy shares how she navigated her challenges and was able to create a life of her dreams, raising 4 children and having ran 10 businesses making multiple 7 figures. Candy now owns a successful skincare business Supple Skin Co and has her business coaching Candy Kemp Coaching. No matter if your big life dreams are business related or not- this episode is for you!
If you're interested in looking further into any of Candy's courses you can use code: MOMO for 20% off any of them!
FOLLOW US:Instagram-Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachelmaksimovicJess: @jessicadoverCandy: @candykempcoaching @candycocokemp

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53 min
November 20, 2023 12. “It was a relief when my parents separated” Being raised by a single mum- with Cain Dover
So often we worry about what it means for our children when we seperate our families and what impact it has on our children.In this episode we are joined by Cain Dover (Jess's brother) who has been a pillar of support for Jess throughout her journey as a solo parent. Both Jess and Cain were raised by their mum- who was also a single mum.Cain shares what memories he has of the separation and the relief he felt when they did seperate. He also shares about what he has had to navigate in his own personal healing journey, working through the emotional challenges that came without having a present and loving father.Cain shares his memories of what he learn't from his mum, how resilient she was and the amazing ways in which she showed up for him. He also shares the ways in which not having a present father impacted him in his own self belief and how he went searching for validation in his relationships later in life. There is much much we can take from this episode and how much awareness offers us in being able to best support our children through separation.FOLLOW US:Instagram-Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachelmaksimovicJess: @jessicadoverCain: @cain.dover & @man.onpurpose

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50 min

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Now What? is a podcast for single mothers, solo mums by choice and women navigating separation, co-parenting, dating again and blended families. Formerly Mothering On My Own, the show has evolved…