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One Set of Hands, Countless Responsibilities: The Single Parent’s Journey | YKMS
Episode Overview:
In this deeply personal episode, Aileen opens up about her experiences as a single parent, raising her daughter Amelia for over a decade. She shares both the rewarding and the challenging aspects of single motherhood, offering insight into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens that often go unseen. Julie and Aileen also discuss how building a supportive community, embracing vulnerability, and seeking help from friends can make all the difference.
Key Discussion Points
- The Mental Load: Aileen opens up about the constant decision-making strain of solo parenting.
- Friendship as Support: Why close female friendships are vital when you’re doing it alone.
- Financial Pressure: The juggling act of raising a child solo in an expensive city.
- Emotional Labour: Being the steady anchor for your child while managing your own ups and downs.
- Hormones Everywhere: Navigating perimenopause while parenting through puberty.
- Staying Grounded: Therapy, movement, and breathwork as essential tools.
Listener Takeaways
- You’re Not Alone: Connection and support make all the difference.
- Self-Kindness Matters: Your best really is enough.
- Vulnerability is Strength: Let your kids see it’s okay to feel.
- Build Your Village: Lean on friends, therapy, and self-care to lighten the load.
Join the Conversation:
We’d love to hear from you! If you’re a single parent, what challenges do you face and how have you learned to cope? Send us a voicemail or drop us a message—we're here to listen and support.
Don't forget to share this episode with any single parents who could benefit from hearing these honest, relatable conversations.
Join Us for More on Patreon!
Please join us on Patreon for our Sanity Checks - our short weekly episodes where we share what’s really on our minds. They’ve been part of the podcast since the very beginning - those little check-ins and raw conversations. Now, for the price of a coffee a month, you'll get this extra weekly episode plus much more!
Join Us via this link:
https://www.patreon.com/14211197/join
Links:
- Follow YKMS Podcast on IG @youkeepmesane.pod
- Follow YKMS on FB https://www.facebook.com/YouKeepMeSanePod
- Email us at [email protected]
Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.youkeepmesane.com/subscribe/
Hosts: Aileen Harvey & Julie Fahy
See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for privacy information
Disclaimer:
Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.
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By Aileen Harvey and Julie FahyEpisode Overview:
In this deeply personal episode, Aileen opens up about her experiences as a single parent, raising her daughter Amelia for over a decade. She shares both the rewarding and the challenging aspects of single motherhood, offering insight into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens that often go unseen. Julie and Aileen also discuss how building a supportive community, embracing vulnerability, and seeking help from friends can make all the difference.
Key Discussion Points
- The Mental Load: Aileen opens up about the constant decision-making strain of solo parenting.
- Friendship as Support: Why close female friendships are vital when you’re doing it alone.
- Financial Pressure: The juggling act of raising a child solo in an expensive city.
- Emotional Labour: Being the steady anchor for your child while managing your own ups and downs.
- Hormones Everywhere: Navigating perimenopause while parenting through puberty.
- Staying Grounded: Therapy, movement, and breathwork as essential tools.
Listener Takeaways
- You’re Not Alone: Connection and support make all the difference.
- Self-Kindness Matters: Your best really is enough.
- Vulnerability is Strength: Let your kids see it’s okay to feel.
- Build Your Village: Lean on friends, therapy, and self-care to lighten the load.
Join the Conversation:
We’d love to hear from you! If you’re a single parent, what challenges do you face and how have you learned to cope? Send us a voicemail or drop us a message—we're here to listen and support.
Don't forget to share this episode with any single parents who could benefit from hearing these honest, relatable conversations.
Join Us for More on Patreon!
Please join us on Patreon for our Sanity Checks - our short weekly episodes where we share what’s really on our minds. They’ve been part of the podcast since the very beginning - those little check-ins and raw conversations. Now, for the price of a coffee a month, you'll get this extra weekly episode plus much more!
Join Us via this link:
https://www.patreon.com/14211197/join
Links:
- Follow YKMS Podcast on IG @youkeepmesane.pod
- Follow YKMS on FB https://www.facebook.com/YouKeepMeSanePod
- Email us at [email protected]
Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.youkeepmesane.com/subscribe/
Hosts: Aileen Harvey & Julie Fahy
See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for privacy information
Disclaimer:
Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.