This solo mom did not grab a rocking chair after her kids flew the nest. As an empty nester, Sheila went back to school sometimes taking the same classes as her son.

She talks about her experience going back to school and graduating magna cum laude with a BA in cultural anthropology when she was 52 (attending UCLA at the same time as both her sons). Sheila started doing stand-up comedy, moved to Europe, and earned a master's degree in Media & Culture at age 56. 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Becoming a Solo Mom

01:25 Supporting Children Through Divorce

06:08 Finding Purpose Through Education

09:34 Empowering Women Through Cultural Connections

26:43 Advice for Solo Moms

Takeaways:

• Leaving an abusive marriage can be difficult but ultimately leads to a happier and healthier life for both the solo mom and her children.
• Supporting children through the challenges of divorce and helping them find their footing is crucial for their well-being and success.
• Pursuing education and personal interests can provide a sense of purpose and a brighter future for solo moms.
• Creating connections with other women and experiencing different cultures can be empowering and enriching.
• Cherishing precious moments with children and building a shared history is important for maintaining strong relationships.
• Memorable Quote: "Being alone was a lot better than being with." ~ Sheila Stone

"Since I was having trouble finding a decent job afterward (degrees notwithstanding}, I started my own travel business at 60. My story will resonate with a lot of other women who face similar situations."  

Sheila Stone rebuilt her life after her divorce. She raised her two sons and went on to discover her true purpose and value. We often hear "this too shall pass". And it's not a cliche.

Solo moms, if you are experiencing what may seem like the worst time of your life. Please remember it gets better. Sheila is proof of that. Listen to her story and you will see.

Connect with Sheila at www.womensharingcultures.com.

Connect with me on Twitter/IG: @jrosemare1

Visit my blog at: www.jrosemarie.com

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Hello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.

Studies show that college graduates earn more on average than high school graduates.  But how do you get a college degree without putting yourself into a financial sinkhole?

This week's SoloMoms! Talk podcast guest, Bonnie Burkett lays out a framework for successfully earning a college degree in a fraction of the time without mortgaging your future.

Bonnie's book, Enough! The College Cost Crisis" How to protect your wallet and your student's financial future., "can help steer your students towards what they will love and what they do well so that their educational path is perfect for them to get to do what they do best!"

One of the topics we discussed is finding the right program.  She also shared one of her "secret sauce" from her book. 

Connect Bonnie on her blog: www.lightwayenterprises.com

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Hello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.

Every now and then I like to record my thoughts instead of writing a blog post.  I hope my message resonates with you. 

How often do you allow your fears or other people to distract you from your goals?  If you are not doing the work you were called to do, your light cannot shine.  You are hiding your light under a bushel. You have buried your talent in the ground. Don’t do it.  Even if you are not where you want to be, let your light shine. Embrace where you are right now.  Use where you are as a launch pad to where you want to be. #doitanway #podcast #singlemom

Today I talk about fear, obstacles, and friends.

- don't let fear stop you

- kick obstacles out of your way

- expect friends/loved ones to become skittish

Do it anyway.

Please let me know what you think.  You can text me at +1 201-731-2356 or send me a voice message by clicking this link.

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Don't Parent in Silence

Hello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.

Author, speaker, and mom of two adult daughters, Kelly Radi sat down with me to talk about raising teenagers.  In the first of this Education Series, Radi also reiterates that we should use the college application process as a teachable moment.   

We talked about:

- keeping the line of communications open with our teens and young adults; 

- using the college application process to cement their learning about money & finance; and

- learning to let go when the time is right

Kelly is the author of Out to Sea: A Parents Survival Guide to the Freshman's Voyage and Wonder-Full: Activate Your Inner Superpowers--No Cape Required

You can communicate with her on FB: @kellyradi and at www.raditowrite.com

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Hello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.

Relationships take work.  Loving another person can be complicated because your hearts and emotions are involved.  But when we experience a breakup it can seem like our life is over. 

Experts like Roman Mironov can guide you to unhinge yourself from the pain of a broken heart. He can give you the tools and strategies to heal your heart so you can move forward.  Some of his methods may be outside the "norm" but healing can come in many ways.

And the people who do the hard work get the reward of lasting connection.  Not just intimate relationships.

Maybe Roman can coach you on how to "create amazing and enviable relationships.”   

In this bonus episode, we take a look at his 5 top action steps towards creating successful relationships.

Visit romanmironov.com to get a free consultation from Roman.

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Hello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.

Alicia raised two daughters solo during the past 14 years.  She sees getting married very young as a factor in becoming a solo mom. Age seems to be a running theme for a number of divorced solo moms.

What can be done about young people getting married early?  Would marriage education -- and not just a few hours of counseling -- increase the likelihood that more marriages would last?

Whatever our experiences, we can still move on to become strong, confident women, who are whole.

Connect with Alicia @iamempoweredunicorn

Website: www.strongereveryday.net

Connect with me: IG/Twitter: @jrosemarie1

Intro song: "Desperate" by Damien Ellison

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Don't Parent in Silence

Hello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.

Natasha is navigating her path as a new mom who is also newly divorced.  She is embracing this new chapter in her life.  One of the ways she copes is by taking care of herself by losing her baby weight.

We find many ways to cope with loss.  Natasha has given herself permission to focus on her new life in a healthy way.

Connect with me: @jrosemarie1 (IG/Twitter)
Blog: www.solomoms.net

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Don't Parent in Silence

Hello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.

One of the challenges we face as solo moms is how to effectively co-parent with our ex.  It goes without saying that however it's done, that the process benefits our children. 

Also, do you panic because you are approaching your 40's or 50's and you think your life is over?  Hear Eugenie's take on coming of age. Time to get unstuck!

Eugénie Burton is a Lifestyle Coach who has a passion to help women get unstuck and be awesome as they approach their 40's & 50's, by empowering them to change their lifestyles to fulfill their dreams. She currently runs her own business - Designed2Live - and has inspired women across the world through her speaking engagements, online membership, virtual get-togethers, and online courses.

Contact Eugenie: www.designed2live.com/50

Let's get social: @jrosemarie1 or Twitter & Instagram

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Hello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.

We often are concerned that we have to maintain the negative patterns of our families.  Nothing could be further from the truth. We are not our genetics.  We don't have to become the person we are running away from.

Today’s guest is the solo mom of four, Misty Hughes.  

Misty is the Founder and Director of The Single Mom KC, an organization that is committed to serving Kansas City’s 65,000 single moms who are raising about 135,000 children.

Her work involves breaking the negative thought patterns that we sometimes have in our families. She realizes that we can break those negative patterns of our familial upbringing. That we have "a hope and a future".

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Don't Parent in Silence

Hello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.

She mothers 5 children solo while working full time, managing a side business, and training for a spartan race. How does she do it? She tries not to get tripped up by the little things (4:10).

"No matter what life throws at you, no matter what stands in the way of whatever goal you set for yourself. You can persevere. You can do it. No matter what, it's in you." ~ Ashley Street (22:54)

Ashley Street has learned that just because she is a solo mom doesn't mean she has to do it alone. For example, listen as she describes her mindset around co-parenting with her ex (5:17).

You can follow Ashley on Instagram @janeashleyfitness

"If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't you'll find an excuse." ~~Jim Rohn

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Don't Parent in Silence

Hello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.