Single Mother Survival Guide

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks about what you need to think about when starting a new relationship as a single mother. She discusses things like avoiding the rebound, not settling, knowing your worth, what to look for in a partner, stopping negative thoughts, moving past your previous relationship, how to know when you're ready to start dating again, and how to deal with new partners who don't understand that children are your priority.  

Links mentioned in Podcast:

• For information about the coaching programs available, email [email protected] and put “clarity call” in the subject line. I will email you some info and a link to my calendar to book in your 30 minute complimentary Clarity Call with Julia. 
• What you need to consider when introducing a new partner to your children.

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide. 

Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Chantelle Otten, an internationally published and educated sexologist, scientist and sex and relationship expert.

We discuss issues relating to sex after pregnancy including what happens to our hormones after childbirth, how complications from childbirth can affect sex and how to navigate them, how to explain to a partner what is going on with your body after childbirth, and how to tackle issues to do with body image, tiredness, and breastfeeding when it comes to sex.

This is a really interesting conversation, and I think all mothers can learn from this episode (single or not), and it's beneficial for fathers too.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

• To book your 30 minute complimentary Clarity Call with Julia, email [email protected] and put "clarity call" in the subject line. I will email you back with lots more info, and a link to my calendar to book in your session.
• If you have any questions you'd like me to ask Chantelle anonymously on the next podcast with her, (sex and menopause) please email me at: [email protected]

To find out more about Chantelle Otten visit www.chantelleotten.com.

You can follow Chantelle on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or book in for a twenty minute consultation with Chantelle here. Or email Chantelle at: [email protected]

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Chantelle Otten, an internationally published and educated sexologist, scientist and sex and relationship expert.

We discuss issues relating to sex after pregnancy including what happens to our hormones after childbirth, how complications from childbirth can affect sex and how to navigate them, how to explain to a partner what is going on with your body after childbirth, and how to tackle issues to do with body image, tiredness, and breastfeeding when it comes to sex.

This is a really interesting conversation, and I think all mothers can learn from this episode (single or not), and it's beneficial for fathers too. 

Links mentioned in Podcast:

• To book your 30 minute complimentary Clarity Call with Julia, email [email protected] and put "clarity call" in the subject line. I will email you back with lots more info, and a link to my calendar to book in your session.
• If you have any questions you'd like me to ask Chantelle anonymously on the next podcast with her, (sex and menopause) please email me at: [email protected]

To find out more about Chantelle Otten visit www.chantelleotten.com.

You can follow Chantelle on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or book in for a twenty minute consultation with Chantelle here. Or email Chantelle at: [email protected]

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Johanna Byrne. Johanna is an absolute inspiration. She is a single mother to 7 children, has just completed a law degree, and was named the 2016 National Indigenous Law (NIL) Student of the Year by the Attorney-General's Department. The award recognises the achievements of Indigenous Australians who improve justice outcomes for the Indigenous community.

We chat about how she went from floristry to law (an incredible story), coping after her husband passed away one year into her law degree and how she managed studying, working, and raising 7 kids on her own.

"You can't change the past, it's the way it is. You need to work out where you want to go and make a plan to get there." - Johanna Byrne.

To buy the book mentioned (Reboot Your Life Phoenix Edition) visit Lovely Silks Publishing.

Visit us at www.singlemothersurvivalguide.com, or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia talks with Johanna Byrne. Johanna is an absolute inspiration. She is a single mother to 7 children, has just completed a law degree, and was named the 2016 National Indigenous Law (NIL) Student of the Year by the Attorney-General's Department. The award recognises the achievements of Indigenous Australians who improve justice outcomes for the Indigenous community. 

We chat about how she went from floristry to law (an incredible story), coping after her husband passed away one year into her law degree and how she managed studying, working, and raising 7 kids on her own.  

"You can't change the past, it's the way it is. You need to work out where you want to go and make a plan to get there.” - Johanna Byrne.

To buy the book mentioned (Reboot Your Life Phoenix Edition) visit Lovely Silks Publishing.

Visit us at www.singlemothersurvivalguide.com, or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Karina Pamamull, founder of Datelicious, the ultimate dating and romance resource for any stage of a relationship. Karina is a leading dating and lifestyle mentor sharing what she knows about love, and the best way to find it, every day. Fifteen years' experience in the dating industry means that she has a wealth of trade secrets on the dating roller-coaster and on building relationships, which she shares with us in this episode.

We discuss the best dating websites and apps (and the ones to steer clear of), other ways to meet dates, when to mention that you have a child, how to stay away from the game playing, how to beat the nerves, best things to do on a first date, the important questions to ask, what not to ask, how to avoid the questions about what happened with the father of your children, red flags to look out for, how to get out of a bad date, and LOTS LOTS MORE!!!

Links mentioned in Podcast:

• First Date Ideas in Melbourne
• First Date Ideas in Sydney

To find out more about Karina Pamamull and Datelicious visit www.datelicious.com.au.

You can follow Datelicious on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or contact Karina here.

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Karina Pamamull, founder of Datelicious, the ultimate dating and romance resource for any stage of a relationship. Karina is a leading dating and lifestyle mentor sharing what she knows about love, and the best way to find it, every day. Fifteen years’ experience in the dating industry means that she has a wealth of trade secrets on the dating roller-coaster and on building relationships, which she shares with us in this episode.

We discuss the best dating websites and apps (and the ones to steer clear of), other ways to meet dates, when to mention that you have a child, how to stay away from the game playing, how to beat the nerves, best things to do on a first date, the important questions to ask, what not to ask, how to avoid the questions about what happened with the father of your children, red flags to look out for, how to get out of a bad date, and LOTS LOTS MORE!!!

Links mentioned in Podcast:

• First Date Ideas in Melbourne
• First Date Ideas in Sydney

To find out more about Karina Pamamull and Datelicious visit www.datelicious.com.au.

You can follow Datelicious on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or contact Karina here. 

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia's leading parenting experts. He's a parent himself – he has 6 daughters, he has a PhD in Psychology, is an international speaker, and has written many journal articles and books, the most recent one being 9 Ways to a Resilient Child. He also writes a weekly parenting advice column for Sydney's Daily Telegraph, appears regularly on The Project, the TODAY Show, Studio 10, Mornings, and a large number of radio stations around the nation, and he is the parenting expert at kidspot.com.au.

We discuss the best ways to explain to a child what's going on if you're separating, some of the ways children might react to a separation, how we can best help them through this challenging time, whether you should hide your grief from your children, how to handle a co-parenting relationship, and the best way to introduce a new partner.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

The 5 Cs of separation and divorce

BOOK: 21 Days to a Happier Family

BOOK: 9 Ways to a Resilient Child

To find out more about Dr Justin Coulson visit www.happyfamilies.com.au or www.justincoulson.com.

You can follow Dr Justin Coulson on Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, or Instagram, or contact him here.

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

Disclosure: Some of the links in these notes are "affiliate links". This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, Single Mother Survival Guide will receive an affiliate commission.

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts. He’s a parent himself – he has 6 daughters, he has a PhD in Psychology, is an international speaker, and has written many journal articles and books, the most recent one being 9 Ways to a Resilient Child. He also writes a weekly parenting advice column for Sydney's Daily Telegraph, appears regularly on The Project, the TODAY Show, Studio 10, Mornings, and a large number of radio stations around the nation, and he is the parenting expert at kidspot.com.au.

We discuss the best ways to explain to a child what’s going on if you’re separating, some of the ways children might react to a separation, how we can best help them through this challenging time, whether you should hide your grief from your children, how to handle a co-parenting relationship, and the best way to introduce a new partner.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

The 5 Cs of separation and divorce

BOOK: 21 Days to a Happier Family

BOOK: 9 Ways to a Resilient Child

To find out more about Dr Justin Coulson visit www.happyfamilies.com.au or www.justincoulson.com.

You can follow Dr Justin Coulson on Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, or Instagram, or contact him here. 

Visit us at Single Mother Survival Guide.

Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.

Disclosure: Some of the links in these notes are “affiliate links”. This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, Single Mother Survival Guide will receive an affiliate commission.

Making the decision to end a relationship is never easy. There is a feeling of hope that you hang on to, which makes it hard to bite the bullet and end a bad relationship once and for all. If you have children, this decision is even harder. It's probably the hardest decision you'll ever make in your life, because you want to make sure you're making the best decision for you and your kids. And no one dreams of being a single mum.

It can feel like a selfish decision, because you may think it's better for the kids to have two parents who are together. But this is very wrong. Children suffer if they are living in an unhealthy or toxic environment. Your children will thrive and be happy, if you are. Sure it's a long road to getting your life back on track, and adjusting to the changes, but everyone will survive and get back on their feet.

Of course only you can know if it's time to end the relationship, but in this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia discusses 5 types of red flags you should be aware of when considering ending your relationship.

Links mentioned in Podcast:

• The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line provide free telephone and online counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Phone: 1800 RESPECT (or 1800 737 732).
• Lifeline has a national 24 hour number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State – 13 11 14. Lifeline provide all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
• Single Mother Survival Guide's Australian Resources for help.
• Huffington Post Article: Better to be a single mum than stay in a bad relationship.
• 17 Reasons why being a single mum is awesome.

Visit us at www.singlemothersurvivalguide.com, or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.