Single Parent Reset

Single Parent Reset

By Orla DonoghueParentingKids & Family
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Single Parent Reset episodes

  • SUMMER REPLAY | How to Create a Work Life That Supports Single Parenthood

    Summer Replay Series: Throughout the summer, I'm revisiting some of the most impactful conversations from the Single Parent Reset podcast. Whether you're listening for the first time or coming back to it, I hope this episode gives you the support, reassurance and practical tools you need today.

    Feeling overwhelmed juggling work, parenting, and household responsibilities? You're not alone. In this episode of Single Parent Reset, we dive into practical strategies to help single parents find clarity in their careers and achieve a sustainable work-life balance.

    Learn how to identify your values, reassess your job situation, and take actionable steps to create a work-life routine that aligns with your family’s needs. Whether you're struggling with job dissatisfaction, financial stress, or the guilt of not spending enough time with your kids, this episode offers insights and real-life solutions to help you take back control.

    Tune in for expert advice and relatable experiences to help you build a career and life you love as a single parent.

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    21 min
  • SUMMER REPLAY | Breaking Stereotypes: A Conversation with Roisin O’Donnell, Author of Nesting

    Summer Replay Series: Throughout the summer, I'm revisiting some of the most impactful conversations from the Single Parent Reset podcast. Whether you're listening for the first time or coming back to it, I hope this episode gives you the support, reassurance and practical tools you need today.

    This episode features author Roisin O’Donnell, who shares the inspiration behind her acclaimed novel, Nesting. Roisin talks about what motivated her to write the book, how she balanced the demands of writing with single parenthood and a full-time job, and her commitment to portraying the true realities faced by single parents especially those navigating coercive control and temporary accommodation.

    The conversation also explores single parenthood more broadly, challenging outdated stereotypes, addressing the everyday logistics and emotional complexities, and highlighting the connections that can form between single parents. Roisin also discusses the strength and joy children bring, the importance of finding time for you, and ways to seek support. This episode offers honest insights and encouragement for anyone interested in authentic and hopeful storytelling about single parenthood.

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    48 min
  • SUMMER REPLAY | Managing Anger as a Single Parent: Practical Steps to Regain Control

    Summer Replay Series: Throughout the summer, I'm revisiting some of the most impactful conversations from the Single Parent Reset podcast. Whether you're listening for the first time or coming back to it, I hope this episode gives you the support, reassurance and practical tools you need today.

    Anger and rage can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating the many demands of single parenthood. From running a household to managing co-parenting challenges and financial stress, it’s easy to feel like emotions are spiralling out of control. But anger isn’t just an outburst, it’s a signal that something in your life needs attention.

    In this episode of Single Parent Reset, we’ll uncover the hidden messages behind anger and explore how unmet needs and crossed boundaries can fuel these emotions. You’ll learn practical strategies to recognise your triggers, set boundaries, and regain control of your emotions with curiosity and compassion.

    Whether you’re juggling the chaos of daily life or struggling to find time for yourself, this episode offers actionable advice to help you feel calmer, more balanced, and confident in your single parenting journey.

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    19 min
  • SUMMER REPLAY | Transform Your Money Mindset as a Single Parent

    Summer Replay Series: Throughout the summer, I'm revisiting some of the most impactful conversations from the Single Parent Reset podcast. Whether you're listening for the first time or coming back to it, I hope this episode gives you the support, reassurance and practical tools you need today.

    Money can be one of the most stressful aspects of single parenting, especially when you're managing it all on a single income. In this episode of Single Parent Reset, I dive into the emotional and practical side of finances, explaining the power that shifting your money mindset can have.

    We’ll explore how to understand your money story, recognise spending patterns, and reframe your thoughts around money. Whether you’re struggling with overspending, guilt, or simply wanting to feel more in charge of your financial situation, this episode is for you. Let’s take back control and make money work for you, not the other way around.

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    18 min
  • SUMMER REPLAY | Dating Advice for Single Parents with Eimear Draper

    Summer Replay Series: Throughout the summer, I'm revisiting some of the most impactful conversations from the Single Parent Reset podcast. Whether you're listening for the first time or coming back to it, I hope this episode gives you the support, reassurance and practical tools you need today.

    The prospect of dating as a single parent can feel overwhelming and daunting. Or maybe you’ve been dating for a while and feel like you're getting nowhere.

    In this episode, straight-talking dating coach Eimear Draper from Kindling Dating joins us to share real, practical advice for single parents ready to start dating again or reset their approach. We break down how to build confidence, navigate dating apps, talk to your kids about dating, and avoid the most common mistakes.

    Whether you're newly single or deep in the dating game and feeling stuck, this conversation offers the support, strategy, and mindset shift you need to date with clarity and confidence.

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    53 min
  • SUMMER REPLAY | Summer Survival Guide for Single Parents

    Summer Replay Series: Throughout the summer, I'm revisiting some of the most impactful conversations from the Single Parent Reset podcast. Whether you're listening for the first time or coming back to it, I hope this episode gives you the support, reassurance and practical tools you need today.

    Do you ever find yourself dreading the summer holidays more than you’d like to admit?

    In this episode of Single Parent Reset, we talk about why summer feels so heavy, what you can do to make it more manageable, and the mindset shifts that can help you stop overcompensating and start enjoying the moments that matter. Whether your summer is packed to the brim or feels too quiet, this conversation is your permission slip to let go of pressure, lower the bar, and make space for calm.

    Listen now and discover how to move through this summer with less guilt, more presence, and support that actually works for your life.

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    17 min
  • How to Stop Letting Uncertainty Hold You Back

    For many single parents, uncertainty can become a constant part of life whether it's navigating divorce, co-parenting, finances, work or figuring out what the next chapter looks like. But often, it isn't just the uncertainty itself that feels overwhelming. It's the way it can leave us feeling stuck, questioning our decisions and waiting for life to feel more settled before we move forward.

    In this episode, we explore how uncertainty can impact the way we think, the decisions we make and the confidence we have in ourselves. The episode covers practical tools to help you separate facts from fear, recognise what is still within your control, stop letting uncertainty make decisions for you, and start building self-trust so you can keep moving forward even when you don't have all the answers.

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    13 min
  • Why Rest Feels So Hard as a Single Parent

    As a single parent, finding time for yourself can feel impossible. But even when those precious pockets of downtime do appear, many of us struggle to actually use them in ways that help us rest, recharge and reconnect with ourselves. Instead, we find ourselves stuck in guilt, overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list, or unsure what we even want to do with the time.

    The episodes explores why so many single parents find it difficult to embrace downtime and sharing practical strategies to help you reclaim those moments, no matter how small. We'll look at the thoughts, emotions and beliefs that can get in the way, how to overcome them, and simple ways to make sure your downtime leaves you feeling replenished rather than even more depleted.

    If you've ever found yourself finally getting a break only to waste it scrolling, doing life admin or feeling guilty for stopping, this episode is for you.

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    17 min
  • Letting Go of Comparison as a Single Parent

    This episode looks at how comparison quietly shows up in the lives of single parents and the impact it has on confidence, mood, and how we see ourselves. From social media scrolling to conversations with friends and other families, we explore why these moments can suddenly leave you feeling like you’re not doing enough, even when you’re already carrying so much.

    In this episode, we look at why these comparisons hit so hard as a single parent and how you can start to step out of that cycle so you can feel more grounded in your own reality and what actually matters to you.

    This episode is for you if you’ve ever found yourself feeling like you’re falling behind after scrolling on social media, questioning whether you’re doing enough as a parent, or comparing your situation to other families and coming away feeling worse.

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    11 min
  • Is This What’s Keeping You Stuck as a Single Parent?

    This episode explores how blame can quietly keeping you stuck as single parent without even realising it. Whether it’s blaming a co-parent, the system or even yourself, blame can often feel like the most natural and justified response when life feels unfair or overwhelming. But while it can help make sense of what’s happened, it can also keep you anchored in the past and disconnected from what you can actually influence now.

    This episode is for single parents who find themselves replaying situations, feeling frustrated, stuck, or overwhelmed, and wanting a different way forward that doesn’t involve self-blame or resentment. There are practical strategies to help you notice when blame is showing up, gently step out of it, and start focusing your energy on what is within your control so you can move forward with more clarity, choice, and self-trust.

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    14 min

About Single Parent Reset

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Single Parent Reset is here to help single parents reclaim balance and prioritise themselves. I'm Orla and as a single parent I know the unique challenges single parents face—burnout, guilt,…