SoloMoms! Talk

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing my friend Allison Banfield. Listen to how this married mom of two exercise love and compassion even in the face of continued betrayal.

Allison and I have served together and I admire her so much, especially for her strength and perseverance. I really love how she holds her head high despite the devastation brought to her family by an unfaithful husband.

I see so many similarities with this mom and it was difficult to maintain my composure during this interview.

"Now I see how owning our stories and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do". ~~ Brene Brown

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In this bonus episode of SoloMoms! Talk, I touched on ways we react when faced with an unexpected disaster in the context of the book, Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson

With social distancing, mass unemployment, not to mention death, the novel coronavirus has turned our world upside down. 

"Bad things do happen in the world, like war, natural disasters, disease. But out of those situations always arise stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things". ~~Daryn Kagan

For those of us who survive, we will have to find a way to move forward. To seize new opportunities.  And to make the most of our new normal. 

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"...The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer;" (2 Samuel 22:2)

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Merry Christmas to you.  I hope your holiday season is a joyful and peaceful one.  

And as we go beyond Christmas towards a New Year and a new decade, may you have a Blessed and Prosperous New Year.

Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing SoloMoms! Talk podcast.  I look forward to interviewing many more solo moms who feel empowered to tell their story. Cheers!

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“For I know the plans I have for you, saith the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV).

Intro song by Damien Ellison from his single "Desperate"

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How would you live your life after you experienced being kidnapped and your life threatened? Today's guest is a 41-year-old solo mom who uses her life challenges to drive her zest for life. Nicole Lozano has created a life for her and her children that reflects both faith and courage.

She raised three children after a divorce. And her love of children led her to have a fourth child on her own. Yes, she went back for more. 

Nicole's love for children extends to others as well, evidenced by the youth education programs she has been involved in.

And...she's a soon to be a grandmother. How exciting!

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“For I know the plans I have for you, saith the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV).

Intro song by Damien Ellison from his single "Desperate"

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Many of us use different methods to cover the pain we feel.  Brenda said she tried to use alcohol to dull the pain that engulfed her after she found herself alone with her two sons.  But living her authentic self became more important than the next drink.  So was caring for her children.

Brenda not only kicked addiction but she also spends her time mentoring other solo moms who are looking to change from a life of addiction as well. Let us know what you think about her story. Thanks for listening.

Whatever difficulty you are going through right now, please reach out to someone.  Reach out to me as well. You can text 201-731-2356 or email [email protected]. Please know you are not alone.

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"Our kids are worth it... and they'll see all the hard work that you've done." ~ Ayami Hiroshighe

Ayami Hiroshige is a solo mom of a 12-year-old daughter and two "bonus children". Her top advice for solo moms is to know that whatever situation you are going through it passes and.. tomorrow is a new day.  She practices mindfulness by meditating and journaling.  

Ayami loves to help moms of high schoolers as well as small businesses and startups.  Check her out at www.ayamihiroshige.com and @ayamihiroshige.

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This week’s guest comes to you all the way from Bali, Indonesia.  Tracey Schmidt, is a solo mom who asked for love and received it in the form of her now 18-year-old daughter.

To that end, she shares with us how important it is to ask for exactly what you want and need…to be specific in your ask.  You also know that anything is possible when you believe.

If you ever wondered what it’s like to turn your disppointments into possibilities, listen to this heartwarming interview with Tracey.  She is living her dreams.  She has the courage to believe.  Sometimes all we need to begin is to listen to our hearts.

No matter what direction our life takes, it is very important not to get stuck.  There is nothing wrong with changing your mind.  Course correction is always in vogue.  Just always listen to your heart.

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If you are a mother who has or is raising your children alone, share your story on an upcoming episode of SoloMoms! Talk.  Email: [email protected] or text: +1 201-731-2356. Those who tell their stories rule the world (Native American proverb). 

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Ask and it will be given; seek and you will find; know and it will be opened to you.  (Matthew 7:7)

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Shaniqua Garvin is a widowed single mom who is raising and homeschooling her 10-year son.  She has a lifestyle blog titled after her name shaniquagarvin.com but is often most notable for being on the cover of Oprah Magazine with nine other women, including Oprah.  Shaniqua says she still feels vulnerable and insecure as she is trying to figure things out as she goes along. 

Listen as she tells you how she lost 50 lbs. on her weight loss journey.  Thanks.

The Lord protects the strangers; He supports the fatherless and the widow...(Psalm 146:9).

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Moms are busy people in general.  Solo moms twice so.  But if solo moms didn’t already have their hands full consider my guest today: Andrea M. Pearson is a single mom, Entrepreneur, Author, Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor, and Certified Women’s Health & Life Coach. She runs Single Mom Slaying It and Sisterhood of Single Moms on Facebook. 

Of course, her favorite “role,”  is being a mom to her son, Ethan, who is her biggest supporter and teacher in life.

Andrea’s passions include fitness, wellness, and health. She loves inspiring women to be the best they can be, which was an essential factor in the creation of her book. "Single Mom...Slaying It!".

She hopes that writing about her journey as a single mom can help and inspire others as she discusses coping with her divorce, understanding self-care as a single parent, taking control of her life, building friendships, re-entering the dating world, and becoming the best possible parent and person.

Resources: Single Moms Slaying it by Andrea M. Pearson (available on Amazon)

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"Your pain is your credentials". ~ Charlotte Barrett

Being a solo mom is difficult in all aspects because raising children solo takes added grit and determination.  Charlotte Barrett not only balances taking care of herself and her two young children, but she also makes her life work taking care of other moms. 

Even through relationship difficulties and some physical limitations, this busy mom is hardworking and dedicated and makes no excuses for any challenges she may face. 

Despite having a 13-week old baby, as well as a 10-year-old, Charlotte is a successful entrepreneur whose main goal is to enhance the lives of women, especially mothers, mainly through coaching.  She also hosts her own podcast: Success for a Girl Like Me.

Charlotte has learned to fit self-care into her very busy routine while still figuring ways how to find balance.  Like she says "you have to run your day or your day will run you".

Well said Charlotte.

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