This episode dives into one of the messiest and most misunderstood dynamics in modern parenting, the relationship between a mum and the woman who steps into her kids' life. Step parent coach Kris joins the conversation to unpack the assumptions that get made on both sides before anyone's even met, the moments that quietly break trust, and the role dads and partners actually play in how these relationships unfold, which turns out to be a lot more than they usually get credit for. Real experience gets shared throughout, including what it's like to step into a partner's kids' world without any of the rulebook, and neither guest holds back on the harder, messier parts of it. For anyone who's ever felt threatened by, competitive with, or unsure how to navigate the other woman in their children's life, this conversation offers a rare, honest look at both sides. Find our guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stepparentcoach/">Kris, Step Parent Coach</a> Find our host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachel.maksimovic/">Rachel Maksimovic</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

This episode dives into one of the messiest and most misunderstood dynamics in modern parenting, the relationship between a mum and the woman who steps into her kids' life. Step parent coach Kris joins the conversation to unpack the assumptions that get made on both sides before anyone's even met, the moments that quietly break trust, and the role dads and partners actually play in how these relationships unfold, which turns out to be a lot more than they usually get credit for. Real experience gets shared throughout, including what it's like to step into a partner's kids' world without any of the rulebook, and neither guest holds back on the harder, messier parts of it. For anyone who's ever felt threatened by, competitive with, or unsure how to navigate the other woman in their children's life, this conversation offers a rare, honest look at both sides. Find our guest: Kris, Step Parent Coach Find our host: Rachel Maksimovic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode dives into one of the messiest and most misunderstood dynamics in modern parenting, the relationship between a mum and the woman who steps into her kids' life. Step parent coach Kris joins the conversation to unpack the assumptions that get made on both sides before anyone's even met, the moments that quietly break trust, and the role dads and partners actually play in how these relationships unfold, which turns out to be a lot more than they usually get credit for. Real experience gets shared throughout, including what it's like to step into a partner's kids' world without any of the rulebook, and neither guest holds back on the harder, messier parts of it. For anyone who's ever felt threatened by, competitive with, or unsure how to navigate the other woman in their children's life, this conversation offers a rare, honest look at both sides. Find our guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stepparentcoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kris, Step Parent Coach</a> Find our host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachel.maksimovic/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rachel Maksimovic</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Stepmum vs Single Mum: Why We're Fighting the Wrong Fight- with Karissa Byrnes

Today's guest is Megan Dalla-Camina, author, women's leadership expert and PhD researcher, whose work explores what happens when women start questioning the lives they've built and begin reconnecting with themselves. Her latest book, She Who Remembers, makes the case that so many women aren't actually lost, they've just become disconnected from who they are beneath years of expectations, achievements and caregiving. Megan and I get into what it really means to stop "fixing" ourselves and start remembering ourselves instead, especially in the wake of divorce or separation, when identity can feel completely fractured. We talk about honouring where you're at before you try to figure out who you're meant to be next, why motherhood (and single motherhood especially) can intensify all of this, and how the collapse of a relationship can actually become a doorway back to yourself rather than just a failure. Megan also shares the daily rituals that have made the biggest difference in her own life, sleep, meditation, nature and nourishment, and why protecting your energy from mindless distraction matters just as much as any of it. If you've ever felt like you don't know who you are anymore, this conversation is a really gentle, honest place to start. Megan Dalla-Camina: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/megandallacamina/">Instagram</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Today's guest is Megan Dalla-Camina, author, women's leadership expert and PhD researcher, whose work explores what happens when women start questioning the lives they've built and begin reconnecting with themselves. Her latest book, She Who Remembers, makes the case that so many women aren't actually lost, they've just become disconnected from who they are beneath years of expectations, achievements and caregiving. Megan and I get into what it really means to stop "fixing" ourselves and start remembering ourselves instead, especially in the wake of divorce or separation, when identity can feel completely fractured. We talk about honouring where you're at before you try to figure out who you're meant to be next, why motherhood (and single motherhood especially) can intensify all of this, and how the collapse of a relationship can actually become a doorway back to yourself rather than just a failure. Megan also shares the daily rituals that have made the biggest difference in her own life, sleep, meditation, nature and nourishment, and why protecting your energy from mindless distraction matters just as much as any of it. If you've ever felt like you don't know who you are anymore, this conversation is a really gentle, honest place to start. Megan Dalla-Camina: Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is Megan Dalla-Camina, author, women's leadership expert and PhD researcher, whose work explores what happens when women start questioning the lives they've built and begin reconnecting with themselves. Her latest book, She Who Remembers, makes the case that so many women aren't actually lost, they've just become disconnected from who they are beneath years of expectations, achievements and caregiving. Megan and I get into what it really means to stop "fixing" ourselves and start remembering ourselves instead, especially in the wake of divorce or separation, when identity can feel completely fractured. We talk about honouring where you're at before you try to figure out who you're meant to be next, why motherhood (and single motherhood especially) can intensify all of this, and how the collapse of a relationship can actually become a doorway back to yourself rather than just a failure. Megan also shares the daily rituals that have made the biggest difference in her own life, sleep, meditation, nature and nourishment, and why protecting your energy from mindless distraction matters just as much as any of it. If you've ever felt like you don't know who you are anymore, this conversation is a really gentle, honest place to start. Megan Dalla-Camina: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/megandallacamina/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Doorway Divorce Opens, with Megan Dalla-Camina

Why Mothering On My Own?Rach & Jess jump into why they wanted to create a podcast for single mums, what topics they plan to cover and who will be joining them along the ride.Find us at @motheringonmyown.podcast <hr>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Why Mothering On My Own?Rach & Jess jump into why they wanted to create a podcast for single mums, what topics they plan to cover and who will be joining them along the ride.Find us at @motheringonmyown.podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Mothering On My Own?Rach &amp; Jess jump into why they wanted to create a podcast for single mums, what topics they plan to cover and who will be joining them along the ride.Find us at @motheringonmyown.podcast See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Introducing Mothering On my Own

You might have seen Jess already on your television screens when she featured on "House Rules" in 2018- she's a proud mum of a 3 year old boy called Seb, a model, content creator and now one of the hosts on this podcast, Mothering On My Own.We learn a little more about Jess's journey into single parenting. How she worked through the early days and shifted her mindset to create a more positive life for herself even amongst the challenges.She chats us through the things that she learnt along the way and how she moved from surviving to thriving. FOLLOW US:@motheringonmyown.podcast on instagramHosts:Rachel Maksimovic: @rachel.maksimovic on instagramJessica Dover: @jessicadover on instagram <hr>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

You might have seen Jess already on your television screens when she featured on "House Rules" in 2018- she's a proud mum of a 3 year old boy called Seb, a model, content creator and now one of the hosts on this podcast, Mothering On My Own.We learn a little more about Jess's journey into single parenting. How she worked through the early days and shifted her mindset to create a more positive life for herself even amongst the challenges.She chats us through the things that she learnt along the way and how she moved from surviving to thriving. FOLLOW US:@motheringonmyown.podcast on instagramHosts:Rachel Maksimovic: @rachel.maksimovic on instagramJessica Dover: @jessicadover on instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might have seen Jess already on your television screens when she featured on "House Rules" in 2018- she's a proud mum of a 3 year old boy called Seb, a model, content creator and now one of the hosts on this podcast, Mothering On My Own.We learn a little more about Jess's journey into single parenting. How she worked through the early days and shifted her mindset to create a more positive life for herself even amongst the challenges.She chats us through the things that she learnt along the way and how she moved from surviving to thriving. FOLLOW US:@motheringonmyown.podcast on instagramHosts:Rachel Maksimovic: @rachel.maksimovic on instagramJessica Dover: @jessicadover on instagram See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

1. “I was tired of being upset”. Finding her magic again after becoming a single Mum with Jess Dover

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 to reflect how single motherhood keeps shifting and reshaping over time. Hosted by Rachel Maksimovic, it&rsquo;s a space for honest conversations, expert insights and real stories that help you feel less alone as you navigate each new chapter and ask yourself&hellip; now what?

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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 to reflect how single motherhood keeps shifting and reshaping over time. Hosted by Rachel Maksimovic, it’s a space for honest conversations, expert insights and real stories that help you feel less alone as you navigate each new chapter and ask yourself… now what?

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 to reflect how single motherhood keeps shifting and reshaping over time. Hosted by Rachel Maksimovic, it’s a space for honest conversations, expert insights and real stories that help you feel less alone as you navigate each new chapter and ask yourself… now what?

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