Single Parent Success Stories

Single Parent Success Stories

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Single Parent Success Stories episodes

  • Healing Trauma Through Feelings, Faith & Forgiveness | Richard Tierney

    In this powerful episode of Single Parent Success Stories, we sit down with Richard Tierney to explore the truth about forgiveness — and why it’s not what most people think. Richard shares a transformative approach to healing trauma by helping children and adults understand and trust their feelings rather than suppress them. Through practical tools, mental models, prayer, and community support, he explains how emotional awareness becomes the foundation for resilience and peace of mind.


    We discuss:

    • The impact of trauma on children and adults

    • The four natural responses to feelings: fight, flight, freeze, and acceptance

    • Why trusting your emotions builds strength, not weakness

    • How anger and resentment affect mental health and relationships

    • Forgiveness as a tool for personal peace

    • The role of prayer and visualization in emotional healing

    • Why finding your community accelerates recovery


    If you’re navigating single parenting, divorce, or unresolved childhood wounds — and you’re ready to stop carrying anger forward — this episode is for you.


    ✨ Listen all the way through for practical exercises you can begin using immediately to process emotions and move toward forgiveness.


    If this conversation brings you clarity or comfort, please follow the show and leave a review. Your support helps us continue sharing healing conversations for single parents everywhere.


    🤍 Reconnect With You


    If this episode stirred something deeper — about anger, forgiveness, or your own healing journey — Irina offers a supportive space to help you move from survival mode into emotional clarity.


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

    01:06 Richard’s Personal Journey into Healing

    03:05 The State of Children’s Mental Health Today

    05:48 The Four Emotional Responses Explained

    07:33 Teaching Children to Trust Their Feelings

    10:25 Practical Tools for Forgiveness

    15:11 Visualization and Prayer for Confidence

    20:22 Managing Anxiety and Stress as Adults

    26:37 Forgiveness and Peace of Mind

    38:51 Faith, God, and Personal Connection

    40:36 Final Thoughts and Resources


    🔗 Connect With Richard Tierney:

    https://www.facebook.com/thevictoryprinciple

    https://www.facebook.com/richard.tierney.759802/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/tierney-therapy-b7a6441b6/

    https://www.youtube.com/@TIERNEYTHERAPY


    About Single Parent Success Stories


    Single Parent Success Stories is a podcast created to bring hope, tools, and encouragement to single parents navigating unexpected challenges. Through honest conversations with parents, experts, and adult children, host Irina Shehovsov explores trauma healing, emotional growth, faith, and what becomes possible when you choose resilience over resentment.


    📖 Explore Irina’s books:

    https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks


    🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes rooted in healing, emotional intelligence, and practical tools for single parents:

    https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy

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    ☕ Support the podcast:

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    #forgiveness #traumahealing #singleparentsupport #emotionalresilience #faithandhealing #lettinggo #angerrelease #healingjourney #singleparentlife #spsspodcast


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    44 min
  • How To Master Your Stress & Sleep Like A Pro (feat. Special Forces Veteran Tim Thompson)

    In this insightful episode of Single Parent Success Stories, we sit down with Tim Thomas, a former Special Forces soldier and breathwork expert. He shares powerful insights into how simple breathing exercises and mindfulness can significantly impact your mental health and parenting journey. Discover practical stress relief techniques and learn why prioritizing self care is essential for emotional well-being and giving from overflow.


    We discuss:

    • How sleep impacts mental health and parenting

    • Breathwork techniques for better sleep

    • Managing stress and anxiety in real time

    • Emotional regulation for parents

    • Creating safe spaces for children

    • Why self-care allows you to give from overflow


    If you’re navigating single parenting and looking for practical tools to feel calmer, sleep better, and reconnect with yourself, this episode is for you.


    ✨ Listen all the way through for simple breathwork exercises you can try tonight.


    If this conversation brings you hope, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. Your support helps us continue sharing powerful stories and tools for single parents everywhere.


    🤍 Reconnect With You


    If this episode stirred something deeper—about how you’ve been leading your family or how hard you’ve been on yourself—Irina offers a supportive space to reset and reconnect with your own strength.


    👉 Book a free 30-minute clarity call:

    https://calendly.com/coachirina/clarity


    👉 Website:

    https://www.irinashehovsov.com


    👉 All links:

    https://linktr.ee/irina089


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction to Tim Thomas and His Journey

    02:51 The Impact of Sleep on Parenting

    05:25 The Power of Breathwork

    08:18 Transformative Experiences Through Breathwork

    10:57 Breathwork Techniques for Better Sleep

    13:27 The Role of Breath in Emotional Well-being

    16:03 Connecting with Self and Others

    18:53 The Importance of Creating Safe Spaces for Children

    20:59 Living as an Energetic Millionaire

    23:50 The Journey of Mastery and Generosity

    26:37 Advice for Single Parents

    29:11 Instilling Important Traits in Children

    31:56 Tim's Superpower and Final Thoughts


    🔗 Connect With Tim Thomas:

    Website: https://www.breathworkinbed.com.au

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breathworkinbed

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breathworkinbed

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathworkinbed/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettersleepbetterworld/


    About Single Parent Success Stories


    Single Parent Success Stories is a podcast created to bring hope, tools, and encouragement to single parents navigating unexpected challenges. Through honest conversations with parents, experts, and adult children, host Irina Shehovsov explores resilience, leadership, healing, and what becomes possible when you stop surviving and start leading your family with intention.


    📖 Explore Irina’s books:

    https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks


    🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes rooted in hope, leadership, and real-life tools:

    https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy_


    ☕ Support the podcast:

    https://account.venmo.com/u/Irina-Shehovsov


    #SingleParenting #Breathwork #MentalHealth #SleepBetter #SelfCare #ParentingTips #StressManagement #Mindfulness



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    40 min
  • Discipline Your Kids Without Losing Your Temper (Expert Advice)

    Parenting isn’t about control — it’s about leadership. And for single parents carrying the weight of structure, discipline, and emotional stability alone, that distinction matters more than ever.


    In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Irina Shehovsov sits down with Marine officer, author, and leadership expert OlaOlu Ogunyemi to explore how military leadership principles can transform the way we parent — without yelling, shaming, or power struggles.


    OlaOlu shares how discipline and emotional intelligence can coexist, why authority doesn’t require intimidation, and how parents can lead their families with strength and compassion at the same time. Together, they unpack the difference between bossing and leading, how structure creates safety for children, and why calm consistency is more powerful than reactive control.


    This episode is especially for single parents who:

    • Feel exhausted from repeating themselves

    • Struggle with yelling or emotional outbursts

    • Want to raise resilient, confident children

    • Crave structure without becoming rigid

    • Are navigating parenting after divorce or separation


    In this conversation, you’ll learn:

    • Why yelling weakens leadership (even when it “works”)

    • How to discipline without fear-based tactics

    • The connection between emotional regulation and authority

    • How military leadership translates to family life

    • Practical ways to create respect without power struggles

    • Why leadership begins with modeling emotional control


    If you’ve ever wondered whether you can be both strong and soft, structured and compassionate — this episode offers a new lens.


    You don’t have to parent from survival mode. You can lead your family with clarity, calm, and confidence.


    🤍 Reconnect With You

    If this episode stirred something deeper — about leadership, identity, or emotional resilience — Irina offers a supportive space to reconnect with yourself beyond overwhelm.


    Book a free clarity call:

    https://calendly.com/coachirina/clarity


    Learn more:

    https://www.irinashehovsov.com


    About Single Parent Success Stories

    Single Parent Success Stories brings hope, practical tools, and real conversations to single parents navigating life after divorce, loss, or major transitions. Through expert interviews and lived experiences, the show explores emotional health, resilience, and what becomes possible when you choose conscious leadership over chaos.

    47 min
  • From Anger to Growth: Healing Stress and Rage After Divorce

    Anger after divorce isn’t just about your ex — and it’s not a flaw in your personality. When resentment, stress, and emotional reactions feel uncontrollable, it’s often because something deeper is happening beneath the surface. This episode is about understanding that truth — without blame or shame.


    In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, anger and stress elimination expert Dr. Mort Orman shares powerful insights into why anger feels so overwhelming during and after divorce — and why trying to “manage” it often makes things worse. Drawing from decades of medical practice and emotional health work, Dr. Orman explains how anger is driven by internal beliefs and conditioning, not external circumstances.


    This conversation isn’t about suppressing anger, venting it, or blaming others. It’s about learning how anger actually works, reclaiming your emotional power, and transforming stress into clarity, growth, and resilience — especially when co-parenting, navigating divorce, or rebuilding your life alone.


    This episode is especially for single parents who feel triggered, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in cycles of resentment and reactivity — and want peace without pretending everything is fine.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why anger isn’t caused by your ex — or anyone else

    • How beliefs and conditioning fuel emotional reactions

    • Why trying to “control” anger often backfires

    • How divorce intensifies stress and resentment

    • The hidden cost of unresolved anger on health and relationships

    • How emotional understanding leads to empowerment

    • How anger can become a doorway to growth, not destruction


    This episode is a reminder that anger isn’t your enemy — it’s information. And when you understand it, you regain choice, clarity, and control.


    🤍 Reconnect With You

    If this episode stirred something deeper — beyond anger — Irina offers a calm, judgment-free space to reconnect with yourself and reset from survival mode.


    Book a free clarity call:

    https://calendly.com/coachirina/clarity


    Learn more:

    https://www.irinashehovsov.com/


    🔗 Connect with Dr. Mort Orman:

    Website: https://www.drorman.com

    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/docorman

    Facebook: http://facebook.com/docorman


    About Single Parent Success Stories

    Single Parent Success Stories is a podcast created to bring hope, tools, and emotional grounding to single parents navigating life after separation, divorce, and major transitions. Through honest conversations with experts and lived experience, the show explores healing, resilience, and what becomes possible when you stop fighting yourself.


    💌 Send a voice message:

    https://anchor.fm/irina-shehovsov/message


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    40 min
  • Connection Over Correction: The Secret to Happy Kids

    Parenting isn’t about fixing your child—it’s about understanding them.


    In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, parenting expert Katherine Sellery joins Irina Shehovsov for a powerful conversation on conscious parenting, emotional intelligence, and connection over correction. Katherine shares how unrealistic expectations, unspoken emotional needs, and inherited parenting patterns can quietly shape family dynamics—and how single parents can break the cycle with awareness, compassion, and self-care.


    This conversation is especially meaningful for single parents navigating overwhelm, guilt, or conflict with their children. Katherine offers practical insights into emotional development, communication, and how to foster self-love and resilience in children—without perfection.


    If you’ve ever wondered:

    • Why connection matters more than discipline

    • How your expectations impact your child’s self-worth

    • How to parent consciously while caring for yourself

    • How to break generational patterns and heal family dynamics


    …this episode will meet you with reassurance, clarity, and hope.


    ✨ Key themes:

    Conscious parenting • Emotional intelligence • Parent-child relationships • Self-care for parents • Breaking cycles • Parenting with compassion


    🎧 Listen now and remember: you don’t need to be a perfect parent—you just need to stay connected.


    Connect with Katherine:


    https://consciousparentingrevolution.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/consciousparentingrevolution/

    https://www.instagram.com/katherine_sellery/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-sellery/

    https://www.youtube.com/@consciousparentingrevolution


    📖 Explore Irina’s books:https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks


    ☕ Support the podcast:https://account.venmo.com/u/Irina-Shehovsov


    #singleparentsuccessstories #consciousparenting #emotionalintelligence #parentchildconnection #singleparentlife #parentingtools #familyhealing #breakingcycles #parentinggrowth #spsspodcast #podmatch


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    51 min
  • Raising A Child With Special Needs: A Father's Story of Support and Community

    Raising a child with special needs can feel overwhelming and isolating—especially for dads who often don’t know where to turn. In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, disability advocate John Fela shares his personal journey as a father of a child with autism and the lessons that helped him move from feeling lost to finding support, community, and purpose.


    John opens up about the emotional and mental weight many parents carry, the challenges of navigating education and independence for children with disabilities, and why connection and resources matter more than doing everything “right.” This conversation highlights the importance of empathy, self-care, and not trying to handle special needs parenting alone.


    If you’re a single parent or caregiver raising a child with disabilities and feeling unsure, exhausted, or isolated, this episode offers reassurance, perspective, and hope.


    🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why dads often feel unprepared for special needs parenting

    • How isolation impacts parents emotionally

    • The role of community and support networks

    • How to find resources for special needs education

    • Why empathy and self-care matter for the whole family


    This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to have all the answers—and you don’t have to do this alone.


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    🔗 CONNECT WITH JOHN FELA:

    👉Website: https://www.johnfela.com

    👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsspecialneedsblog

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    ☕ Support the podcast:

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    https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks


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    46 min
  • Your Hormones Aren't Broken: Restoring Energy and Balance for Single Moms

    Constant exhaustion, burnout, and feeling disconnected from your body aren’t just “part of being a single mom.” When you’re carrying everything alone, your body eventually speaks up — and this episode is about learning how to listen without shame or overwhelm.


    In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, hormone practitioner Chelsea McLeod shares how busy moms — especially single mothers — can restore energy, balance hormones, and stop living in survival mode. After leaving a high-pressure corporate career and healing her own gut and hormone imbalances, Chelsea now helps women address the real root causes of fatigue, cravings, poor sleep, and burnout.


    This conversation isn’t about extreme diets, rigid routines, or doing more. It’s about simple, sustainable shifts that support hormone balance — like sleep rhythms, nourishment, movement, and emotional regulation — even when life is full and unpredictable.


    This episode is especially for single parents who feel exhausted, burnt out, or frustrated with their bodies, and want to feel steady, energized, and more like themselves again.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why burnout in single moms is often hormonal, not personal failure

    • What’s really causing constant exhaustion and low energy

    • Simple habits that support hormone balance without overwhelm

    • How sleep, food, and movement impact your hormones

    • Why emotional regulation affects cravings and weight

    • How consistency — not perfection — leads to healing


    This episode is a reminder that you’re not broken. Your body is communicating — and with the right support, energy and balance are possible again.


    🤍 Reconnect With You

    If this episode stirred something deeper — not just about health, but about how much you’ve been carrying — Irina offers a gentle, supportive space to reconnect with who you are beyond burnout and survival mode.


    Book a free clarity call:

    https://calendly.com/coachirina/clarity

    Learn more: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/


    🔗 Connect with Chelsea McLeod:

    Website: https://www.chelseamcleod.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthywithchels

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-mcleod/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SLHmrkPMHteCOOxu134nJ


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    "The Rain Barrel Effect" by Dr. Steven Cabral: https://amzn.to/4b0SBM5

    "Fast Like a Girl" by Mindy Pelts: https://amzn.to/4sRKyru

    Works by Dr. Mark Hyman, including his podcast and several books. https://amzn.to/4qpISUj


    About Single Parent Success Stories

    Single Parent Success Stories is a podcast created to bring hope and encouragement to single parents navigating unexpected challenges. Through honest conversations with parents, experts, and adult children, the show explores resilience, healing, and what becomes possible when you stop abandoning yourself.


    💌 Send a voice message:

    https://anchor.fm/irina-shehovsov/message


    ☕ Support the podcast:

    https://account.venmo.com/u/Irina-Shehovsov


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    https://www.joinpodmatch.com/irina

    31 min
  • Are You Ready? Emergency Preparedness for Single Parents

    Wildfires, blackouts, floods, and evacuations don’t come with much warning — and for single parents, the responsibility can feel overwhelming when you’re the only adult in charge. This episode is about turning fear into calm, clarity, and confidence.


    In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Jennifer Heller, founder of Here Comes the Apocalypse, shares practical, realistic emergency preparedness guidance for families — especially single-parent households. After navigating California wildfires with young children, Jennifer realized how little useful, actionable information exists for parents and set out to change that.


    This conversation isn’t about extreme prepping or living in fear. It’s about simple, doable steps that help you feel prepared and grounded — from organizing important documents and creating emergency communication plans to packing go-bags that actually make sense for real families.


    This episode is especially for single parents who want peace of mind, not panic — and who want to know they’ve done what they can to protect their kids when life becomes unpredictable.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • What single parents should prepare before the next emergency

    • How to create a simple, realistic family emergency plan

    • What to include (and rotate) in a go-bag

    • How to communicate and reconnect if phones fail

    • Why preparedness is a form of self-care

    • How community support reduces stress in a crisis


    This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to do everything — you just need a plan. Preparedness brings peace, and peace matters for you and your children.


    🤍 Reconnect With You

    If this episode stirred something in you — not just about emergencies, but about carrying everything alone — Irina offers a gentle, supportive space to reconnect with yourself beyond survival mode.


    Book a free clarity call:

    https://calendly.com/coachirina/clarity

    Learn more: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/


    🔗 Connect with Jennifer Heller:

    https://www.herecomestheapocalypse.com


    About Single Parent Success Stories

    Single Parent Success Stories is a podcast created to bring hope and encouragement to single parents navigating unexpected challenges. Through honest conversations with parents, experts, and adult children, the show explores resilience, preparedness, healing, and what becomes possible when you refuse to give up on yourself or your family.


    💌 Send a voice message:

    https://anchor.fm/irina-shehovsov/message


    ☕ Support the podcast:

    https://account.venmo.com/u/Irina-Shehovsov

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    31 min
  • It Wasn't Autism: Navigating The Journey of Special Needs Parenting

    She was told it was autism — but something didn’t feel right. In this episode, a mother shares how trusting her instincts led her beyond the diagnosis and into powerful advocacy for her child.


    In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Michelle Choairy shares her journey as a mother navigating life with a child who has a rare genetic disorder called TBR1. Michelle opens up about the emotional toll of early diagnoses, the moment she realized it wasn’t autism, and what it really takes to advocate for your child in a complex medical and educational system.


    Through honesty and lived experience, Michelle reminds parents why trusting your instincts matters — especially when the path you’re on looks nothing like what you expected.


    This conversation is especially for parents raising children with special needs or complex diagnoses who are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or emotionally exhausted while trying to do the “right” thing for their child.


    🤍 Reconnect With You


    If this episode stirred something in you — not just about parenting, but about you — Irina offers a gentle, supportive space to reconnect with who you are beyond roles, responsibilities, and survival mode.


    Book a free 30-minute clarity call:

    👉 https://calendly.com/coachirina/clarity

    👉 https://www.irinashehovsov.com/

    All links: https://linktr.ee/irina089


    🎧 WATCH ON YOUTUBE:

    https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy_


    TIMESTAMPS:

    00:00 Introduction to Michelle's Journey

    00:56 Early Challenges and Diagnoses

    05:13 Advocacy and Support for Parents

    10:04 Navigating the Medical System

    16:04 Involving Family in Child Development

    22:20 The Grieving Process of Expectations

    23:34 Managing Stress and Mental Health

    30:51 Non-Negotiables for Self-Care

    34:20 The Power of Sharing Stories

    38:51 Connecting with Michelle


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    💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • What it means to look beyond an initial diagnosis

    • Why trusting your instincts as a parent is critical

    • How early advocacy impacts a child’s development

    • The emotional process of grieving expectations

    • Why mental health and self-care matter for parents

    • How sharing your story can help others feel less alone


    This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to have all the answers — but your voice, intuition, and well-being matter more than you’ve been told.


    🔗 CONNECT WITH MICHELLE CHOAIRY:

    👉Website: https://www.michellechoairy.com

    👉Website: https://www.wisdom4compleskids.com

    👉Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michelle.choairy/

    👉LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellechoairy/

    👉Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisdom4complexkids


    ABOUT SINGLE PARENT SUCCESS STORIES:

    Single Parent Success Stories is a podcast created to bring hope and encouragement to single parents and caregivers navigating unexpected paths. Through honest conversations with parents, experts, and adult children, the show explores resilience, advocacy, healing, and what becomes possible when you refuse to give up on yourself or your family.


    📖 Explore Irina’s books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/thegiftinside1


    💬 Have a topic suggestion?

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    🎙️ Want to be a guest?

    Connect with Irina on PodMatch:

    https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/irinashehovsov


    💌 Send a voice message:

    https://anchor.fm/irina-shehovsov/message


    ☕ Support the podcast:

    https://account.venmo.com/u/Irina-Shehovsov


    38 min
  • Raised by a Single Mom: What I Wish Every Single Parent Knew

    If you’re a single parent feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or quietly wondering if you’re doing enough — this episode is for you. 💛


    In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Rory Paquette shares what it was really like growing up in a single-parent home, raised by a single mom. Speaking as an adult child, Rory reflects on the moments that stayed with him most — not the stress, money worries, or imperfect days, but the presence, emotional safety, and love that shaped who he became.


    This conversation isn’t about parenting strategies or doing things “right.”

    It’s about the emotional weight single parents carry, how children experience that energy, and why healing the woman behind the role matters more than we often realize.


    If you’ve ever worried that your exhaustion, stress, or self-doubt might be affecting your child, this episode offers reassurance and perspective — and a reminder that your presence matters more than perfection.


    💡 In this episode, you’ll hear:

    • What children of single parents actually remember most

    • How stress and overwhelm show up in a child’s emotional world

    • The small moments that help kids feel safe, loved, and supported

    • What Rory wishes his mom had known during the hardest seasons

    • Why showing up imperfectly still makes a powerful impact


    This episode is a love letter to single moms and single dads doing their best with what they have. You may not see it now, but your effort matters more than you think — and your kids notice more than they say.


    🤍 Reconnect With You


    If this episode stirred something in you — not about parenting, but about you — Irina offers a gentle, supportive space to reconnect with who you are beyond roles, responsibilities, and survival mode.

    You’re welcome to book a free 30-minute clarity call here:

    👉 https://calendly.com/coachirina/clarity


    Learn more:

    👉 https://www.irinashehovsov.com/


    🔗 CONNECT WITH RORY PAQUETTE:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorypaquette/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rory.paquette/

    Podcaster Nation Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2389543


    ABOUT SINGLE PARENT SUCCESS STORIES

    Single Parent Success Stories is a podcast created to bring hope and encouragement to single parents. Through honest conversations with single parents, experts, and adult children who grew up in single-parent homes, the show explores healing, resilience, and what becomes possible when you refuse to give up on yourself — or the life you’re building.


    📖 Explore Irina’s books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks


    💬 Suggest a topic: https://forms.gle/mgwWqHDMr1Srkx9h7


    🎙️ Want to be a guest? Connect on PodMatch:

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    💌 Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irina-shehovsov/message


    ☕ Support the podcast: https://account.venmo.com/u/Irina-Shehovsov


    🔔 Follow Single Parent Success Stories for weekly conversations that remind you you’re not alone — and that hope is still possible.

    32 min

About Single Parent Success Stories

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