The holidays can feel complicated when Christmas is split between two homes. Whether it's your first year sharing custody or your fifth, it's normal for big emotions, tricky logistics, and even guilt to creep in. You might feel torn when you can't be with your children on certain days, and they might feel the same pull between two households. In this episode, I remind you that your best is enough, and share six practical strategies to help your children not just survive, but thrive, through a two-household Christmas.

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I've created a free resource guide to accompany this episode, filled with strategies to help you feel more grounded and confident during the festive season. Inside, you'll find gentle reminders, practical tips, and ways to make Christmas a meaningful time for your children, even when it's shared between two homes. Click HERE to get your free copy today.

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• Episode 327 - Developing new holiday traditions
• Episode 242 - Three common co-parenting styles
• Episode 353 - Four common co-parenting issues and effective strategies to set you up for success!
• Episode 356 - Ten practical tools for setting boundaries with your ex to nurture a healthy co-parenting relationship
• Episode 373 - How to handle co-parenting with a narcissistic ex
• Episode 375 - Five co-parenting challenges to work on for your child's well-being
• Episode 462 - The top 5 things co-parents argue about and how to manage them
• Episode 467 - Seeking professional help when dealing with a high-conflict ex
• Episode 484 - When Christmas Doesn't Feel Merry - Grief, Loss & Letting Go
• Blog Post: Ten strategies for single mums to navigate Christmas season sadness

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If Christmas feels heavy this year, this episode is for you. Whether you're grieving a breakup, navigating your first holiday without your kids, mourning a loved one, processing a miscarriage, or simply feeling an ache you can't explain, know that you're not alone. The festive season can magnify both joy and pain, and it's okay if yours feels more tender than merry. I share my own experiences with loss and the reminder that grief and celebration can exist side by side—you can laugh with your children and cry in private, decorate the tree and miss the person who used to be there. This is your space to breathe, feel, and remember that however you show up this season, you're doing enough.

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I've created a free resource guide to help you navigate the holiday season when your heart feels heavy. It's filled with gentle strategies, reminders, and tools to help you care for yourself, even in the midst of grief or overwhelm. Click HERE to download it now and give yourself the gift of compassion this Christmas.

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The holiday season is often seen as a time of warmth and togetherness, but for many single mums, family gatherings can feel overwhelming. From navigating tense dynamics to addressing old conflicts, these moments can bring up anxiety or discomfort. In this episode, we'll share practical tips to help you approach holiday gatherings with grace, confidence, and strategies that prioritise your well-being and your children's happiness. Let's turn family time into an opportunity for connection, not stress.

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The holiday season is a time for giving, but it's easy to get swept up in the hustle and lose sight of its deeper meaning. In this episode, we explore how single mums can foster gratitude and generosity in their children while creating cherished holiday memories. From charity work to community service, learn practical ways to encourage giving back and instilling important values in your family. Let's dive into how to make this season truly meaningful for you and your children.

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Click HERE to download our free resource guide, filled with tips and ideas to inspire gratitude and giving in your household this festive season. Start spreading the holiday cheer today!

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Resentment can feel heavy - like carrying around invisible baggage that weighs you down, day after day. Maybe it's anger towards an ex, frustration with family, or disappointment about how life turned out. Whatever form it takes, resentment steals your energy and blocks your joy.

In this episode, we're unpacking what resentment really is, why it lingers, and how to begin releasing it - gently and intentionally. I'll guide you through a simple self-assessment to recognise where resentment might be showing up in your body, mind, or relationships, and share practical tools to help you move from frustration to freedom.

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I've created a free Letting Go of Resentment & Reclaiming Joy Guide - your gentle companion to help you work through old hurts and begin healing. Download your guide HERE and take your first step towards emotional freedom.

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In this episode, we dig deep into society's idealised image of family. We explore where this cookie-cutter vision comes from, how it's shaped expectations, and why it often leaves single mums and their children feeling like outsiders. And what can we do about it? It's time to shine a light on the diverse, modern families who prove daily that love, resilience, and success aren't limited to one outdated model, and how we can help change the views of society.

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When was the last time you truly paused and asked yourself, "How am I really doing?" As single mums, it's easy to get caught in survival mode; you're holding everything together for everyone else, while quietly ignoring how you're actually feeling. But when we suppress emotions, they don't go away - they simply pile up, turning into overwhelm, burnout, or resentment.

This episode is your reminder that emotions aren't the enemy - ignoring them is. So, take a moment for you, and let's learn how to tune in, reset, and move forward with more self-awareness and compassion.

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Alongside this episode, I've created a free Emotional Check-In Resource Guide to help you put everything we talk about into practice. Download your free guide HERE and start your own gentle check-in today

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Download the E-book – Thirteen single mothers share their struggles, top tips, and their favourite things about being a single mother – HERE.

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In this episode, we dive into the complicated world of social media and its growing influence on our children's lives. We look at both the positives and the pitfalls of kids being online, and share why it's vital for parents to stay involved and aware. You'll get practical ideas for setting healthy boundaries, opening up honest conversations, and helping your children develop the tools they need to use social media wisely. Whether your child is just starting to ask for an account or you're already navigating tricky teen dynamics, this episode offers guidance and reassurance.

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Get instant access to the free resource guide packed with actionable advice. Download it HERE and give your family a head start on safer, smarter social media use.

Listen to Episode 413 - Supporting kids and their mental health, with Wayne Holdsworth

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As a single mum, keeping a positive mindset can feel like a daily challenge, especially when life throws curveballs. One of the most powerful tools I've found for shifting perspective and creating inner calm is acceptance. In this episode, I share how acceptance can transform your mindset, bring more peace into your emotions, and help you let go of the weight of trying to control what you can't. Acceptance doesn't mean giving up; it means choosing serenity, clarity, and empowerment, even in difficult circumstances.

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To go with this episode, I've put together a free resource guide as a little extra support for when life feels especially overwhelming. Inside, you'll find gentle reminders and practical strategies to help you practise acceptance day to day, and create more calm and clarity in the middle of life's challenges. Download your free copy HERE and let it walk beside you as you navigate this season.

Check out Episode 220 - Mindset tool #3

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In this episode, I'm joined by Lindsey from the US, a courageous single mum to a beautiful baby girl. Together, we talk candidly about her journey and the turning points that shaped her path:

• How Lindsey met her ex-husband, the father of her child
• How problems in their marriage began to surface
• Feeling burned out and experiencing resentment in the relationship
• Putting her dreams on hold to support her husband's ambitions
• The day her husband asked for a divorce when she was seven months pregnant
• The signs she'd overlooked that indicated the marriage was not okay
• Adjusting to life as a new single mum
• How she found hope despite everything that's happened
• The importance of surrounding herself with the right people and community

Lindsey's story is a true testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the power of community for anyone rebuilding after heartbreak.

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You can connect with Lindsey on Instagram here.

Download the E-book, I'm A Single Mum... Now What? - HERE

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