Now What? Podcast

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Now What? Podcast episodes

November 20, 2023 11. Holding the vision for a peaceful and supportive coparenting relationship- with Abby Gilmore
Abby Gilmore became a single mum when her two girls Milla and Arlo were 6 weeks and one years old. She is now re-partnered and has a beautiful 4 year old boy called Mason.
Abby was a young mum and when her relationship broke down she was worried as she had no plan, no work and no idea what was next. In this episode we explore the heartbreak in those early days and how Abby went to work on herself to change her relationship and belief with herself, with her children, her girls dad and her new partner. If you are currently in the deep navigating the challenges of coparenting, this episode is for you.

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1 hr 3 min
November 20, 2023 10. Losing a child, a public separation and starting again with Amie Rohan
*A little heads up for this episode, as this chat discusses the loss of an infant. If you are not ready to listen to this topic, please come back to listen at another time .Amie is a mother to 3 beautiful children, she chats us through her experience dealing with grief and a public marriage breakdown. In 2018, Amie had her first pregnancy with twins, Bella and Willow, only to be told at just 11 weeks that Willow "was incompatible with life". She talks about this unimaginable grief, the choice she made to carry Willow to full term so that her twins could meet and how these years impacted her mental health. While she talks about the grief that came from losing a child, she discusses with us how much her marriage breakdown took her grief to a whole new level.Amie has an incredible attitude and outlook on life, she shares so many incredible insights on how she has navigated these years and why there can be so much joy on the other side.FOLLOW US:Instagram-Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachelmaksimovicJess: @jessicadoverAmie: @amierohan_

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52 min
November 06, 2023 9. Loneliness and isolation as a single mum with Melissa Mai
In this episode of Mothering On My Own we sit down with Melissa Mai. Melissa has been a yoga teacher for the past decade and is now a single mum to her daughter, Grace. We explore her life, from her pre-motherhood days to the present, and how she now navigates the journey of single parenting facing her biggest challenge Isolation and Loneliness which is so prevalent for all of us. Melissa shares the challenges of giving birth to Grace during COVID and then shortly after her partner relocating to America. We chat about her experiences, the hurdles she's faced, and her moments of solitude and loneliness, which we can all relate to.Melissa shares her insights into what it means to support a single mum and opens up about her journey back into the dating world. This is such a raw and insightful conversation, thankyou for being so open Melissa.FOLLOW US:
Instagram-Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachelmaksimovicJess: @jessicadoverMelissa Mai: @_melissa_mai

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1 hr 4 min
November 06, 2023 8. The logistics of how we actually solo parent and manage our finances with Rach and Jess
In today's episode Rach and Jess are jumping into some of your recently asked questions- do they want more children? and how do they run the day-to-day logistics of single and solo parenting?
Lastly, how do they manage their finances on single incomes.

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

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48 min
October 26, 2023 7. Leaving a domestic violent relationship with Nadia Parisi
*Trigger warning this conversation covers Domestic ViolenceNadia Parisi is a health massage therapist, fertility, pre/postnatal yoga teacher and a holistic pelvic core practitioner and is now the co-founder of the Golden Mother.Nadia became pregnant at the age of 17 whilst experiencing domestic violence with her baby’s father. She walks us through this experience and the moment that gave her the strength to finally leave the relationship.
Nadia went on to have her second child Zara to then become a single mother again. Nine years later Nadia marries the man of her dreams and has two more beautiful girls with him. She chats us through the navigation and lessons through this entire journey and how she always finds the time each day to give back to her self.
This chat is raw, heart breaking and magical all at the same time. Thankyou for being so open and honest with us Nadia.
Domestic Violence Support:Australia Wide: 1800RESPECTSupport to people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)Phone: 1800 73 77 32Hearing Impaired:If you are hearing impaired, call The National Relay Service 133 677Victoria:Safe Steps: Victoria's 24/7 family violence response centre for confidential crisis support, information and accomodation.Phone: 1800 015 188Email: [email protected] Orange Door: The Orange Door provides help and support for family violence, as well as families in need of support with the wellbeing and development of children.https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/South Australia:24hour Domestic Violence Crisis Line for crisis counselling, support and referral to safe accommodation.Phone: 1800 800 098Women's Information Service for referrals to domestic violence services and for safety information.Phone: 8303 0590 NSW:NSW Domestic Violence Line:Counselling and referrals for women experiencing domestic and family violence. Phone: 1800 73 77 32Link2home Homelessness- 1800 152 152Queensland:DV Connect WomenslineA state wide telephone service offering free professional and non-judgemental support to women who are experiencing domestic and family violence.Phone: 1800 811 811Western Australia:Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline provides support for women, with or without children, who are experiencing family and domestic violence in Western Australia (including referrals to women’s refuges). Phone: 1800 007 339Tasmania:Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (Statewide)Tasmania FVCSS offers professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence. 9:00am – Midnight (Monday to Friday) 4:00pm – Midnight (Weekends and Public Holidays)Phone: 1800 608 122 Safe Choices (Statewide)The program provides practical support, advice and referral to support services, for those people experiencing Family Violence.9:00am - 5:00pm (Monday to Friday)Phone: 1800 806 189ACT:Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)Phone: 02 6280 0900

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54 min
October 16, 2023 6. Moving on from infidelity with Elizabeth Anile
"One night I went to sleep part of a family, the next morning I woke as a single mum." Elizabeth Anile talks us through the moments after finding out her fiancé was having an affair- all whilst navigating the early days of motherhood when her son Ollie was 8 months old. We explore the overwhelming feeling that came after infidelity- that she felt she like was being punished, missing out on time with her beautiful boy and feeling like she had to suffer through what came with a separation (even when she felt like she had done nothing wrong to deserve it nor it was something she even wanted for her life).We know for anyone who has navigated infidelity will relate so much to this episode, the heartbreak, the coparenting challenges, the healing- and everything else in-between.Elizabeth has used her own healing journey as a catalyst to help others heal themselves, now working as a psychotherapist- you can book in a call with her here.

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1 hr 10 min
October 09, 2023 5. Buying a home as a single mum- with Mortage Broker Maddie Visser
If you are currently in the position of looking to buy a house, or even if you feel like it is a pipedream- this episode is for you. We are joined by ⁠Maddie Visser⁠ from MV Finance. Maddie deep dives into the steps, eligibility and requirements that you need to consider when lending for a home. This conversation is general in nature but we highly suggest booking in a ⁠free discovery call with Maddie⁠ so she can help you on your own journey.In this episode we cover the below eligibility:- Child support - Family Tax A/B- Refinancing / releasing equity.- First home owners/single parent/guarantor/purchase with a friend - Ways of maximising your borrowing capacity- Ways to plan ahead in preparation of buying a home⁠Book in a call with Maddie

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52 min
October 03, 2023 4. Becoming a single mum for the second time with Ren Barendregt
Renee Barendregt became a single mum almost 3 years ago with her two beautiful boys Harry and Sonny. She recently became a solo mum a second time with her third little boy Ziggy. Ren shares with us how her biggest fears were in how she would be able to manage 3 boys on her own and in learning to find wholeness and completeness on her own- without looking to find the "missing piece" of the family puzzle in a relationship. Lastly, the journey of co-parenting and how letting go of anger and resentment has led to a beautiful and supportive co-parenting relationship with Harry and Sonny's dad and new partner.For many women the idea of becoming a single mum feels daunting and somewhat impossible, Ren generously shares how she navigated this and how the idea of becoming a single mum for the second time (while challenging) also felt empowering as she knew she could do it.

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35 min
September 25, 2023 3. The 24/7ness of solo parenting, managing finances and navigating the world of dating as a solo mum.
Rachel is a solo mum, self-employed marketer and now one of the hosts on this podcast, Mothering On My Own.
Rachel was living in Indonesia when she fell pregnant (living a carefree, spontaneous and adventure filled life!) After her relationship broke down she made the choice to move back home to Australia- it was 20 weeks into her pregnancy when she became a solo mum.

Rachel shares the tools, resources and community she has had to lean on throughout her solo mothering journey and we explore the way in which she has navigated her circumstances, her finances and even her dating life as a solo mum.

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Hosts: Rachel Maksimovic:@rachel.maksimovic on instagram
Jessica Dover:@jessicadover on instagram

Resources shared on this episode:
Modern Wisdom podcast
Brene Brown - The power of vulnerability
Alexis Fernandez - Do you f***ing mind?
The light we carry Netflix special- Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey

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58 min
September 24, 2023 2. Rachel is dating & Jess chats navigating co-parenting with new relationships
This week is a solo episode with Rach and Jess chatting through the main questions coming through our DMs.Rach chats through her experience making the choice to come off dating apps and how she called in meeting someone new. She shares a little about a roster she has set up with her friends so that after 4 years, the possibility of dating someone feels within reach.Jess answers the question, “How do you deal with navigating your ex having a new partner around your children?”. Jess shares with us about her experience navigating this and how it turned out better than she could have ever expected.

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43 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…