The Playbook

How to know you're ready to date? Join Amanda Carroll and Sarah Lowater as they share their personal experiences, insights, and expert advice on navigating the dating scene after a significant life change. From rediscovering self-worth to balancing priorities, this episode offers a heartfelt discussion that will guide you in making courageous choices while embarking on a new romantic journey. Tune in and discover the signs that indicate you're ready to embrace love again and find joy in a vibrant and fulfilling dating life as a brave single mom.

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Are you living in a state of constant chronic stress? How do you stop? This episode will teach you a little magic trick called manifestation. We dive into the transformative power of manifestation and guide you on a journey towards choosing peace over stress.

In this episode, we discuss how manifestation is not solely about wishful thinking but an intentional practice that aligns thoughts, beliefs, and actions to create positive change. You will learn how single moms can harness the power of manifestation to release stress and invite peace into their lives.

Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your true potential and manifest a life of serenity, joy, and fulfillment as a brave single mom.

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Being a single mom comes with its unique set of responsibilities and difficulties, and navigating the aftermath of their kids' major blunders can be especially challenging. In this episode, Amanda & Sarah dive deep into the complexities of rebuilding trust and offers valuable insights, strategies, and support for single moms who find themselves in this situation.

Through heartfelt conversations and personal anecdotes, Amanda & Sarah empathetically explore the emotions single moms may experience, such as disappointment, fear, and frustration, when their children make serious mistakes.

She emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and non-judgmental space for both the mother and child to address the situation and work towards healing and growth.Throughout the episode, Amanda & Sarah share practical tips and expert advice on how to approach conversations about the mistakes made by their children, with an emphasis on understanding, compassion, and forgiveness.

They delve into strategies for establishing boundaries, setting appropriate consequences, and providing guidance and support during the recovery process. They provide valuable perspectives, share their personal journeys, and offer practical techniques for rebuilding trust while maintaining a healthy and loving parent-child relationship.

Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights into effective communication, fostering accountability, and promoting personal growth in their children. Tune in to this impactful episode of "Brave Single Moms" as Amanda & Sarah provide a roadmap for single moms to navigate the difficult terrain of rebuilding trust with their children after they have made serious mistakes.

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Welcome to Season 3 of the "Brave Single Moms" podcast! In the first episode, hosts Amanda Carroll and Sara Lowater discuss a crucial topic for single moms who are trying to move beyond a breakup and create a bright future for themselves and their children.

Crafting a vision for your future can be a powerful tool for staying motivated, focused, and inspired as you navigate life as a single mom. Amanda and Sara share their own experiences and insights, as well as practical strategies for creating a clear and compelling vision for your life.

Drawing on their expertise as advocates for single moms, they guide listeners through a step-by-step process for envisioning a future that aligns with their values, passions, and aspirations.Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future, this episode offers invaluable guidance and encouragement for single moms who are ready to take control of their lives and create a bright, fulfilling future for themselves and their families.

Tune in to the "Brave Single Moms" podcast and join the conversation about what it means to be a strong, resilient, and empowered single mom. Let's get started on the journey to creating a vision for your future beyond the breakup.

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These are the exact questions my clients use to weed out liars, avoid time-wasters, and quickly identify emotionally available men — in the DMs, on FaceTime, or on the first date.  Grab it. It’ll change everything.

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One of the biggest challenges for single moms - dating. It can be tough to balance the demands of parenting with the desire for companionship and love, but it's not impossible. In fact, it can be a rewarding and exciting journey if you know how to set boundaries and find the right partner.Our hosts, Amanda Carroll and Sarah Lowater, share their tips and experiences on navigating the dating world as a solo parent. We'll cover topics such as:

• Tips for finding quality men who respect your family life
• The importance of open communication and honesty in relationships
• How to approach the topic of exclusivity and commitment

If you're a single mom who's ready to find love and companionship without sacrificing your role as a parent, this episode is for you. Join us as we explore the ups and downs of single mom dating and share our best advice for finding the right partner.


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Call the show hotline: 530-426-2632

✨ FREE DOWNLOAD The 4 Questions to Ask a Man to Know If He’s High-Value ✨
These are the exact questions my clients use to weed out liars, avoid time-wasters, and quickly identify emotionally available men — in the DMs, on FaceTime, or on the first date.  Grab it. It’ll change everything.

❤️ Ready to stop chasing chaos and start attracting calm, committed love?
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Are you struggling to keep it together when life seems to be falling apart? Join us on episode 72 of "Get Your Brave On" as we welcome special guest Michele Cushatt. Michele is a cancer survivor, and was a single mom. She get's us! She is now an acclaimed speaker and author of the book "A Faith that Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith, When Your World is Falling Apart."

In this episode, Michele shares her own journey of overcoming fear and finding inner strength and resilience when life threw her into chaos. She discusses the powerful strategies that helped her put her life back together again.

You'll walk away from this episode feeling inspired and empowered to face whatever life throws your way with courage and confidence. Get ready to put your life back together again. Don't miss out on this transformative conversation!

Highlights in this episode:

6 Ways to Reframe Your Plot Twist

1. [14:52] Practice of Lament
2. [15:26] Acknowledge
3. [16:20] Journal
4. [16:51] Therapy
5. [18:30] Name the Things You've Lost & Burn that List
6. [27:36] Build Something New
7. [34:49] Start Dreaming Again

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast

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Get Michele's New Book: A Faith That Will Not Fail

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Sex. Sex. Sex. Do I have your attention yet? :-) If you grew up in the evangelical church and remember the "True Love Waits" movement. If you were taught "Love & Respect" was the way to approach Christian marriage, you need this podcast. It's likely you have a lot of hurt, and this will begin your healing. No, you're not crazy.

Author, Speaker, & Podcaster, Sheila Gregoire, did the research and shares what is the state of sex & marriage of evangelicals according to the numbers, and how we can make it better.

Highlights in this Episode:

[4:50] The major problems with "Love & Respect", the #1 conference for marriage within evangelical circles

[12:55] The statistcal proof that the idea of men making the final decision in the family causes your divorce rate to increase by 7 TIMES.

[19:39] Are Christian marriages statiscally better?

[25:06] Why the "Billy Graham Rule" damages women in the church

[30:05] The bogus 90% statistic that is fake that churches are using to market to men and driving women away

[38:10] Should we still wait to have sex until marriage?

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Sheila Gregoire

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Sheila's Book: The Great Sex Rescue
Sheila's Podcast: Bare Marriage
Sheila's Instagram

Amanda Carroll

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Amanda's Single Mom Club
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You feel like you are standing in the middle of an unknown future, and the fear is so real that it takes your breath away. It's easy to become overwhelmed by the uncertainty, but a moment of prayer can help bring you back to center. This podcast will give you 5 ways to trust in God when you're facing uncertainty and afraid of your future.

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This is the most powerful podcast I've released TO DATE. My friend, if you want a stirring to finally rise up to be the HUMAN that God has called you to be, this is the inspriation you need.

In this episode you will meet a courageous Pastor Casey Tinnin from a courageous church, Loomis Basin UCC. Facing personal threats for his own safety, he presses on to reach LBTGQ youth in his community with the love of Jesus in the Sacramento area.

You will be inspired by his story, and you might even be challenged to rise up for the cause of Christ too. Please before you judge, listen to his heart. It means the world to me. That's what brave babes do.

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❤️ Ready to stop chasing chaos and start attracting calm, committed love?
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Just like an athlete visualizes hitting a home run, making that 3 pointer, or scoring that touchdown YOU should pre-game your day and mentally rehearse joy, peace, love, and abundance. I believe WE can do that through prayer and mediation.

Listen to this meditation and envision yourself planting seeds of joy, peace, love, and abundance over your life this spring!

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How has God used this podcast in your life? Please share it with me! CALL MY HOTLINE! I will pickup! 530-4-AMANDA

✨ FREE DOWNLOAD The 4 Questions to Ask a Man to Know If He’s High-Value ✨
These are the exact questions my clients use to weed out liars, avoid time-wasters, and quickly identify emotionally available men — in the DMs, on FaceTime, or on the first date.  Grab it. It’ll change everything.

❤️ Ready to stop chasing chaos and start attracting calm, committed love?
Book your free Dating Strategy Call with Amanda Carroll.
👉  Follow Amanda on Instagram @theamandacarroll for daily high-value woman mindset and dating tips