SoloMoms! Talk

Gratitude and setting goals can be powerful tools for empowering your life. By regularly taking time to reflect on the things you are thankful for and setting clear, achievable targets for yourself, you can cultivate a positive and motivated mindset that can help you overcome challenges and achieve your dreams. In this solo episode, I'll walk you through the steps for using gratitude and goals to...

Are you tired of feeling unfulfilled and longing for true joy and fulfillment in your life? If so, you are not alone! Many of us are looking for ways to bring more meaning and happiness into our lives, but it can often seem like an impossible task. Thankfully, achieving a joyful and fulfilling life doesn't have to be as hard as it may seem. In this episode, Dr. Marcia Martin encourages us to explo...

Nathalie Noisette got caught in the credit trap at 18 years old. But she quickly realized that using a credit card without credit or financial responsibility not only damages your credit but it also prevents you from doing basic things in life like buying a home or a car. Nathalie shares how she got herself out of debt and now shows others how to create a better credit profile so you can establish...

Sometimes it takes a disaster to finally admit that you need help. But if you’re searching for answers you will find them. “You have not cause you ask not” Know what you want and ask for it. When you get stuck, it’s ok to shift question your thoughts - is it truthful or helpful - reprogram 8:56 Exercise R.I.S.E. (Do the exercise along with us) Did you do the exercise?  What do you think?  how did...

About years ago I interviewed Charlotte Barrett. She’s a solo mom who at the time had a tween daughter and a newborn infant.  Yet Charlotte was on the cusp of starting a movement.  A business that helps women in corporate outearn their income. In this interview, Charlotte shares her current business strategies with us.  How she helps working women shift how they view themselves — identity shft — s...

The solo mom experience no matter how long ago it happened leaves a lasting impression. Because that experience gives us the ability to reach into the very depths of our being and pull out the strength and tenacity necessary to raise children solo. Today's interview is with Helena Smolock who is no longer a solo mom but she shares what that period of her life was like. I'm happy to share these int...

Jem Fuller is the author of Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men . He also runs women's retreats in Bali and other locations. We talk about how he came to host mindful retreats for women. He listened to what his female clients told him they wanted. And then he created the experience they needed. This episode is a must listen especially for solo moms raising sons. 9:37 - What is consci...

Cynthia Morfin is a solo mom who lost both of her parents during the pandemic. She is transitioning from full-time work to starting a new business as a life coach. In this episode, she talks about parenting her 3 children including and autistic child, and the lessons she's learned along the way. All while dealing the the fallout from a cheating husband. Despite her experience, Cynthia's encouragem...

Melanie Mitchell is a Career & Life Coaching who helps people find meaning and fulfillment in both their lives and career.  In this episode, she shares her story of being a solo mom.  She also talks about her struggles to make the best decisions for her and her children.   Melanie fought through her challenges and rose above them. She has not allowed her past decisions to define who she is tod...

Ayurveda is an ancient healing system that utilizes holistic methods to treat the mind, body and spirit. It has been practiced for thousands of years and is based on a belief that all living beings are interconnected. In this episode, Sondra Rubin talks about Ayurvedic practices that can help us maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent diseases from developing in our bodies. She explains why all d...

No your teen didn't turn into a monster overnight. They just want to be understood. They want to feel empowered to make decisions about their lives. Even when the ultimate decision is yours, it makes sense to give them the confidence to help you help them. Scott Feld is a Certified Life Skills Coach for kids. Best-selling author of Dax to the Max . Owner/Creator MindZenMotion. He's also Dad to a 6...

Is there a connection between stress and menopause? In this episode, I talk with Angel Counsel, a Leading Naturopath and Menopause Coach. She believes that when women understand what's happening with their hormones, they don't have to be afraid and they can make better decisions. Takeaways : In menopause, the messages between the brain and the ovaries start to shut down. The brain switches its con...

Are you curious about how to convert your knowledge, wisdom, and skill set into a commercial outcome? "The wisdom part is the most important part because if learned knowledge doesn't become experience, it won't become wisdom." In this interview, Mary Henderson Personal Brand Specialist and mother of two sons, ages 12 and 10. She also runs a successful coaching business where she helps industry exp...

Eleni Fuiaxis is a solo mom and author of Picky Patrick the story of an eight-year-old boy who seemingly has it all. Picky Patrick starts off one way and ends up being completely different. The book teaches kids the value of self-awareness, gratitude, tolerance, and inclusion. In this episode, you will learn: How as a mother you can help your kids with their own self-awareness. If you've lost your...

If you want to have more control over your finances you must learn ways to manage money. It may take unlearning everything you thought you knew about personal money management. Florian Fritz makes personal finance simple and easy. He's a money teacher who shares some values about how solo moms can improve their financial life. In this interview, he shares how you can develop a winning mindset when...

Kimberly Bell is a working solo mom of 5 children (4 of whom are adults) and 6 grandchildren. Kimberly finds creating balance a challenge sometimes as there are so many aspects to solo parenting. She also thinks that within that balance solo moms must remember to care for themselves as well. One way Kimberly manages is to connect with God and her spirituality to get the strength and wisdom she nee...

Ana Lennyr is a premier life strategist who specializes in helping teenagers and adults to build strong and supportive family relationships. She's a parenting and relationship mentor, and an anti-depression expert. Solo moms experience a higher risk of depression than partnered moms. In addition, depression affects how your teenage thinks. Ana helps teens and adults overcome depression. She strugg...

Renee Marie Simpson is a busy solo mom who advocates for sexual assualt awareness in Australia. But that's just the beginning. She runs group/support programs and is really passionate about supporting, young women. Along with her friend, Renee used her gap year to take a sailing trip across the ocean. During the trip they experienced a category 5 cyclone, mechanical failures and a host of other is...

Tom Glaser is a psychologist, author and happiness expert. He turned the tables on me a bit in the interview. It was fun but more importantly it was eye opening. Tom used his conversation starter tool with me so we could see how it works in real life. " Happier people connect with other people, themselves, and their passions." Tom Glaser The exercise made me nostalgic, taking me back decades. Conn...

After her 22 year old daughter died of a medically unexplainable cardiac arrest, Suzanne Falter slowed down from being a workaholic. Suzanne's daughter Teal lived a life that inspired Suzanne to slow down and learn to take better care of herself. Through the Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women Podcast, books and speaking Suzanne helps busy women find joy through self-care. Learn how Suzanne was for...

Aishwarya Gupta is a 16 year old high school student and the host of Make a Change Podcast. She encourages "unashamed conversations" with women about mental health. What motivated this young woman to notice the plight of women in her community during the pandemic? Check out Aishwarya's podcast: Make a Change Check out  SoloMoms! Talk blog Watch SoloMoms! Talk TV on YouTube Connect with other Moms:...

Pascale Brady is a life coach and parenting education teacher.  Pascale calls herself the challenge coach because she helps people with really serious life challenges. The challenges we face in life can be insurmountable. Especially when hardships and setbacks seem to happen all at once.  Some people work through issues in different ways. Some find it too much and can end up in really bad places....

Many misconceptions exist around the Bible and how we manage our finances. Personal finance advisor, Leo Marte breaks down several Biblical principles as they relate to how we manage money. Takeaways : How money management is different for the believers (03:23) The connection between Abraham and wealth? (04:59) Biblical giving (09:13) The principle of generational wealth (15:01) Take care of your...

Leslie Lindsay Davis overcame is the author of You Can't Eat Love. Leslie overcame emotional eating and lost about 100 lbs when she discovered the reasons for her emotional eating. Leslie says “No one can make you anything except reservations for dinner” . So she decided to stop overeating and lost the excess weight she carried. Leslie's advice for solo moms: 16:20 Try to find another word other t...

Attending job interviews can be a nerve racking experience. Women especially, tend to lack the confidence necessary for a succesful job interview. Also, we tend to downplay solid skills we developed as moms due to lack of confidence in our own abilities. Unfortunately, we sometimes don't know how to own our genius. Carrie-Lynn is a former HR professional and Job Interview Coach. She shares her tip...