The Single Mamas Shine Podcast

Just three years ago Lisa Johnson, (once) Single Mama-to-twin boys, found herself in £30,000 of debt… fast forward to today and Lisa has just celebrated a £1.7 million launch in her business, she has PLENTY of time to spend with her little ones, and she is now happily coupled with a partner who is just as wonderful as she is! Listen in on the Passive Income Queen's secrets to success! Find her on instagram @lisajohnsoncoaching... And don't forget to shine into our DM's on Instagram @singlemamasshine, or email us at [email protected]

Get a first look at our upcoming freebie: The Single Mama's 3 Simple Steps To Pregnancy Peace! Don't forget to shine into our DM's @singlemamasshine to let us know if there is anything that we have forgotten or if anything especially resonates for you... Wishing all of you single-and-pregnant mamas a happy pregnancy!

When my mom first suggested I co-bathed after my c-section I wasn't sure how I felt about it... Fast-forward eighteen months and it feels safe, fun, and seriously profound. If you'd like to explore the gorgeous benefits of co-bathing with your little one (or to reminisce on your own co-bathing days-gone-by) then enjoy the episode... And let us know how it lands by shining into our DM's @singlemamasshine

This was so much fun to research and record, but I found myself freaking out that I could only choose ten... So tell me, who did I miss out? Ping me a message on Insta at @singlemamasshine or email [email protected] and I might include your picks the next time! 

Wow, so much has happened in just seven weeks... A global pandemic, writing a book, and creating an online community will do that! Let us know how you've been spending your lockdown mamas by contacting us on instagram @singlemamasshine or emailing [email protected], and don't forget to check in for a new episode next week! 

Oh my goodness, researching for this episode was hilarious... And infuriating... But mostly just hilarious. Can you believe how wild some of these stereotypes, judgments and stigmas are that are attached to us Single Mamas? Have you every been on the receiving end of one of these generalisations? If so, shine into our DM's @singlemamasshine to tell us more!

Oh mama, its hard to do it all by yourself. You need to call on your friends! But sometimes, our friendship circle needs refreshing, right? This episode should help you to realise which of your friendships are currently serving you the best, and which are not. And once you have finished, take screenshot of the episode, tag your besties, and tag @singlemamasshine on instagram, so we can help you to celebrate them!

Did you know what a huge percentage of single mamas are either black themselves, or have black children? Listen to this episode to find out more about why #blacklivesmatter is our fight, and what how you can help support the movement by tackling difficult conversations, facing-up to our own shortcomings, and teaching our children why compassion is key. And once you have finished, shine into our DM's and tell us what steps YOU are taking to raise anti-racist children @singlemamasshine 

Expecting a newborn is exciting... And terrifying in equal measures! Expecting a newborn as a Single Mama can be even more overwhelming! But there are some choices you can make which will help you to sleep longer, feel fresher, and enjoy those newborn cuddles infinitely more. Check out the five choices I made, around sleep, feeding, pacifiers, weaning, and support that will help you to take a load off. And once you have finished, shine into my DM's and tell me what made YOUR early days of being a newborn Single Mama that much easier @singlemamasshine

Being a coupled mama has tonnes of benefits... But don't be feeling like its only coupled mamas that get all the goods, dear Single Mama! Being the only (or primary) parent in your little one's life is a beautiful thing, and this episode is going to tell you just five of the reasons why. Once you have finished, shine into my DM's and tell me what YOUR five favourite things are about being a lone or primary caregiving Single Mama @singlemamasshine