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TOPIC
This week we are discussing our REWIND episode - “Find Peace In Singleness”

PAIN POINT
If you are single parent, more than likely, you didn't choose to be a single parent, and if for some reason you did choose to be a single parent it doesn't disqualify you from this being an inappropriate topic. Being single can be lonely, it could be tough. Is there a way to come to a place of having peace in your singleness even though you have a desire to share your life with someone… today we're gonna discuss that. We are looking forward to revisiting this episode.

MAIN POINTS
Today, we discuss why Robert chose this episode as his favorite for 2024.

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TOPIC
This week we’re discussing our REWIND episode: Using Loneliness to Your Advantage

PAIN POINT
If there is one word to describe single parenting, it’s “loneliness.” We are reminded throughout the day—in big and small ways—that we don’t have a partner for companionship. Loneliness hits when we miss our kids if we’re co-parenting. And we’re always keenly aware there’s not someone to share the responsibilities, experiences, decision making, and mental load with; no one to laugh (or cry) with after the kids go to bed. This is a deeply-felt need of single parents, particularly around the holidays, so we’re so excited to revisit this episode.

MAIN POINT
Today, we discuss why Amber Fuller chose this episode as her favorite for 2024.

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TOPIC
This week we are discussing our REWIND episode: “How To Tell If Our Kids Are Ok” with guest Kyle Cruze

PAIN POINT
One of the most heart-wrenching parts of parenting is seeing our kids struggle. When our child is dealing with physical pain, we rush to their aid and see what we can do to help. Even if they’re insisting they’re fine, you know a broken bone when you see it. But, mental health is altogether different. While mental illness can and does present itself physically, so much of anxiety and depression happens inside the mind. Mental health is a serious topic that thankfully has become more widely talked about and acknowledged in recent years. We often feel helpless or unsure of what to do when our child is mentally struggling—especially as solo parents. How do we effectively help our kids deal with anxiety or depression in a healthy way? How can we tell if our kids are okay? We’re so excited to revisit this episode.

GUEST BIO
Kyle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Tennessee.
Since graduate school, Kyle has dedicated almost all his professional time to
working with adolescent/teenage boys and their families. Recognizing the huge
need that boys have for clarity and guidance, Kyle has sat with hundreds of kids
and their parents with the goal of helping them navigate through the difficult and
confusing aspects of this culture and life.
His early lessons in life and relationships came through the paradigm of athletics.
Kyle was blessed with the opportunity to play basketball all four years he was in
college. It was through those experiences on and off the court that much of his
curiosity and interest in people and their stories began.
Prior to moving into full-time private practice, Kyle worked at a residential
treatment center with high school boys and their families who were struggling with
substance abuse and addiction. During these years, Kyle also frequently spoke at
national conferences, local schools, and parent groups.
Kyle was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. It was there that he met his wife Kristen
who is a Franklin, TN native. Together they have two boys and a girl.

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TOPIC
This week we are discussing Helping Our Kids Develop Self Worth

PAIN POINT
When we’re in the thick of struggle and grief, it can be hard to focus on anything else except what’s happening in our inner world. Or sometimes, parents can overly focus on our kids during difficult times, which puts added pressure on them without us even realizing it. There are so many things that can keep our kids from building a healthy sense of self worth, so how can we become more aware of those barriers and instead help our kids build the resiliency, confidence and self worth they need to be healthy thriving adults?

3 MAIN POINTS
Today, we cover three main points:
1) How we’re inadvertently sabotaging our kids self worth
2) Internal and external factors hurting our kids’ self worth
3) How we can help our kids develop healthy self worth

LINK TO SHOWNOTES
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TOPIC
This week we are discussing “Which Fights Are Worth It?”

PAIN POINT
As single parents, we have so many battles we have to fight day in and day out. It could be with our kids, ex or co-parent, ex in-laws, schools, family members, stereotypes - the list goes on and on. The reality is, we only have so much energy for fighting and need discernment to know which ones will matter in the long run. If we try to take them all on, we exhaust ourselves and don’t have the energy for other things in life. This is a really hard balance; how do we know which fights are worth it?

3 MAIN POINTS
Today, we cover three main points:
The necessity of choosing our battles
Six Questions to Ask to Ask Yourself Before Engaging
Defining Success

LINK TO SHOWNOTES
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TOPIC & GUEST
This week we are discussing “How Suffering Builds Worth” with Jamie Winship

PAIN POINT
Understanding our worth as single parents is essential because it shapes how we navigate every aspect of life, from the way we see ourselves to the relationships we build. When we don’t recognize our worth, it can lead to self-doubt, unhealthy boundaries, and feelings of isolation. But knowing our worth helps us set the right tone in our homes, make confident decisions, and build connections that are healthy and life-giving. So, how do we build a healthy sense of worth when so much hurt and betrayal has eroded it?

GUEST BIO
Jamie Winship has decades of experience bringing peaceful solutions to some of the world’s highest conflict areas. After a distinguished law enforcement career in the metro Washington, DC area, he worked in high-conflict areas in the Middle East for almost three decades. Jamie has worked with leaders in professional sports, business, education, law enforcement, government, non-profit, and other sectors. He and his wife Donna are co-founders of Identity Exchange which helps individuals and teams discover new levels of creativity and resiliency within the framework of true identity. He is the author of Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God.

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TOPIC
This week we’re discussing Practical Tips on Rebuilding Self-Worth.

PAIN POINT
So often, single parents are starting from a deficit when it comes to self-worth. It could be due to an unhealthy relationship or simply our experiences as a single parent. Whatever the reason, our self-worth often declines drastically when we become a single parent. When we’re starting from a deficit, where do we even start the journey to self-worth? How can we rebuild our self-worth in actionable, practical ways?

3 MAIN POINTS
Today, we cover three main points:
1) Difference between self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth
2) Evaluating your own self-worth
3) Doing the work: Rebuilding self-worth

LINK TO SHOWNOTES
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ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast!

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TOPIC
This week we’re discussing Balancing Your Needs and the Needs of Your Kids.

PAIN POINT
Our kids are demanding and need so much … because they’re kids. And we have the habit of putting our kids’ needs above everything else, including our own needs—especially as single parents when all the responsibility lies on us. How do we live in a way that balances our needs and the needs of our kids?

3 MAIN POINTS
Today, we cover three main points:
1) How solo parents get burned out
2) Types and stages of burnout
3) Managing and overcoming burnout

LINK TO SHOWNOTES
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ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast!

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TOPIC
This week we’re discussing How To Deal With Drama as a Single Parent.

PAIN POINT
Turns out drama doesn’t hit its peak in high school; it continues on throughout our life for as long as we are in relationship with others. Whether we want to or not, solo parents often lead a dramatic life due to being on our own amidst the many life transitions, responsibilities, and relationship dynamics present in our everyday lives. How can we minimize any potential drama that comes up and respond to it in a healthy and balanced way?

3 MAIN POINTS
Today, we cover three main points:
1) The lure of drama
2) Avoiding the trap
3) Being proactive vs. reactive

LINK TO SHOWNOTES
For all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog

ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast!

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TOPIC
This week we’re discussing Coming Back From Burnout.

PAIN POINT
Single parent burnout is real and it can hurt all aspects of your home, work, and social life—as well as emotionally, physically, and mentally. Most of all, it affects how we, as single parents, parent our kids. What causes burnout—and is there a way out of it?

3 MAIN POINTS
Today, we cover three main points:
1. How solo parents get burned out
2. Types and stages of burnout
3. Managing and overcoming burnout

LINK TO SHOWNOTES
For all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog

ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast!

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