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In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ Robinson sits down with Maz Alexander, Mental Wellbeing and Transformational Coach, Social Worker, Speaker, and Author, for a powerful conversation about burnout, boundaries, and rebuilding as a mother.

Maz shares her journey through motherhood, divorce, and raising her daughter through the teenage years—while navigating emotional and spiritual challenges along the way.

Together, we talk about:

• Burnout in motherhood and how it really shows up
• Why boundaries are essential (not selfish)
• Rebuilding your identity after life transitions
• Faith, mindset, and emotional resilience

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or like you’re carrying everything on your own, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to suffer in silence.

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In this mini episode of The Mommy Pod, I’m sharing a personal part of my story — what led me to becoming a single mother, Co- Parenting with someone who has hurt you.

This isn’t an easy conversation, but it’s a real one. I open up about my experiences, the decisions I had to make, and the strength it took to choose a different path for myself and my children.

Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence and may be sensitive for some listeners.

If you’re in a similar place or have ever had to rebuild your life from something painful, I hope this reminds you that you’re not alone — and that choosing yourself and your children is always powerful.

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In this episode of The Mommy Pod, we sit down with counsellor and musician Shalina Chanteux Lodhia to explore the emotional and psychological impact of fatherlessness, childhood trauma, and healing.

Raised by a single mother who escaped domestic violence, Shalina shares her lived experience navigating absence, identity, and intergenerational patterns—and how those experiences shaped her work today.

This conversation offers insight, compassion, and guidance for mothers who want to better understand their children while continuing their own healing journey.

This episode is not about blame—it’s about awareness, growth, and breaking cycles.

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What if the peace you’ve been searching for as a mom… isn’t something you have to find—but something you already have?

In this deeply grounding episode of The Mommy Pod, I sit down with Quinn Cashion, therapeutic coach and personal mentor, to talk about what it really means to find calm, clarity, and joy in the middle of real life—not after everything is perfect.

From navigating illness and divorce while raising young children, to guiding women back to themselves, Quinn shares powerful insights on what she calls “The Inner Advantage.”

We talk about:
✨ Why so many moms feel overwhelmed and disconnected
✨ How to access calm—even in chaos
✨ The truth about resilience (for you and your children)
✨ Letting go of survival mode and coming back to yourself

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, emotionally drained, or like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood… this episode is your reminder:

You don’t have to wait for life to slow down to feel better.

🎧 Press play, take a breath, and come back to you.

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POV: you’re a mom doing EVERYTHING and still feel overwhelmed… this will change how you see yourself 💔➡️✨
#MomLife #SingleMomLife #HealingJourney #MommyPod #EmotionalHealing #SoftLifeMom #InnerPeace

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In this deeply moving episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ Robinson sits down with grief educator and author Julia Pearce to talk about motherhood, loss, disability, and the powerful coexistence of grief and joy.

Julia shares her journey of raising her son through illness and disability, and how his life continues to shape the way she lives today — with resilience, audacity, and love.

This episode is for anyone navigating grief, supporting someone through loss, or learning how to keep living after life changes in unimaginable ways.

You are not alone.

Meet Julia Pearce, an inspiring presenter, grief educator and author whose passion for advocacy, personal lived experiences, and communication is truly remarkable. As a lifelong learner, Julia is dedicated to sharing her space and story to help others in ways they never thought possible.
To get in touch with Julia, and to see more, please see www.juliapearce.net

https://www.facebook.com/julia.pearce.754, https://www.instagram.com/runnamokk/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-pearce-0b06b01b/

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Welcome back to The Mommy Pod—where we have real conversations about motherhood, healing, rebuilding, and learning how to thrive… not just survive.

Today’s episode is powerful because we’re talking about something that impacts every single one of us—
money, stability, and stepping into leadership as a mom.

Because let’s be real…
 being a single mom and managing finances?
 That can feel overwhelming, scary, and sometimes isolating.

But today’s guest turned that struggle into her purpose.

Foluke Olayele is an entrepreneur and financial coach who helps people renovate their finances and build lasting wealth. After going through a divorce and realizing her financial foundation wasn’t where she needed it to be, she committed to a process that changed everything—and now she helps other families do the same.

LinkedIn = linkedin.com/in/hand-in-hand-consulting-7bba87359

Facebook = facebook.com/people/Hand-In-Hand-Consulting/61579319217063

Instagram = instagram.com/handinhandconsulting

TikTok =  https://www.tiktok.com/@auntyfolukemoneycoach

YouTube= www.youtube.com/@Foluke-HandInHandConsulting

Spotify =  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/auntyfoluke---financialco/

Connect with Aunty Foluke at http://handinhandconsulting.net/ for free money tips, guides, and resources.

POV: you’re a single mom or parent trying to hold everything together financially… THIS is the shift you need 💸✨

#SingleMomLife #MoneyTalk #FinancialFreedom #MommyPod #WealthBuilding #SoftLifeMom

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In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ Robinson sits down with trauma-informed life coach and neurodivergent advocate Kori for a deeply honest conversation about what it means to lose yourself in survival mode—and find your way back.

After spending over a decade in an emotionally abusive relationship, Kori shares her journey of rebuilding her life, learning to trust herself again, and navigating motherhood while healing.

Together, we talk about:

• Identity loss in motherhood
• Rebuilding self-trust after trauma
• Neurodivergent motherhood (AuDHD)
• Masking, burnout, and nervous system regulation
• Healing while raising children

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t recognize yourself anymore, this episode is your reminder that reclaiming who you are is not selfish—it’s necessary.

You are not too much. You are not not enough.
You are allowed to become yourself again.

https://www.youtube.com/@thekoric
https://instagram.com/only_kori

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In this powerful episode of The Mommy Pod, Hetti-Marie “HM” Jacobs shares her journey from public housing in Toronto to becoming an Elementary Vice Principal, author, and speaker — all while navigating divorce, betrayal, and rebuilding as a single mother.

We talk about:
• Surviving infidelity and emotional abuse
• Rebuilding financially and spiritually
• Coparenting and online dating
• Financing your dreams as a mom
• Healing without rushing the process

This episode is for every mother who is rebuilding and wondering if she can rise again.

I have facebook and I have 3 instagram handles: @hm_jacobs @hettimariesings @caffeinecravinjesusprayinmom

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Living with ADHD: Getting Clean and Organized is not another rigid “how-to” guide that demands perfection—it’s a compassionate roadmap designed for real people with real ADHD challenges.  Living with ADHD will help you take back control—one small step at a time.

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In this episode of The Mommy Pod, author, entrepreneur, and speaker Tradara McLaurine shares powerful insights on work-life balance, boundaries, and releasing the pressure to be everything to everyone.

We talk about:
• Learning to say no
• Asking for help
• Redefining self-care
• Balancing ambition and motherhood

This episode is a reminder that being a mom is only one part of you — and you are allowed to honor every part of who you are.

https://www.instagram.com/tradaramclaurine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tradaramclaurine/

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Living with ADHD: Getting Clean and Organized is not another rigid “how-to” guide that demands perfection—it’s a compassionate roadmap designed for real people with real ADHD challenges.  Living with ADHD will help you take back control—one small step at a time.

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In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Lisa shares the inspiring story of her mother, who raised five children as a single parent and still pursued her dream of becoming a teacher.

We talk about:
• Growing up with a strong single mother
• Lessons in perseverance and courage
• Parenting through challenges
• Why moms should never give up on their dreams

This episode is a reminder that strength often grows in the hardest seasons—and that our children are always watching us rise.

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