Now What? Podcast

In this conversation, Rachel and Jordan explore the emotional challenges that arise from trauma, the decision-making process behind becoming a parent alone, and the impact of past experiences on current parenting. Jordan shares her journey of navigating motherhood while dealing with her own trauma, the importance of therapy, and the challenges of co-parenting with someone who has been absent. In t...

In this conversation, Rachel and Melissa explore the multifaceted challenges of solo motherhood, the impact of childhood trauma, and the complexities of relationships. Melissa shares her journey from being a teen mum to navigating the difficulties of raising a child alone, while also reflecting on her past experiences with trauma and relationships. Through their candid dialogue, Rachel and Melissa...

One in five new mums and one in ten new dads are affected by perinatal depression and anxiety, which impact approximately 100,000 families in Australia each year. In this conversation, Julie Borninkhof, CEO of PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Post Natal Depression) discusses the complexities of perinatal anxiety and depression. She highlights the importance of recognising the signs and symptoms, the...

In this episode, Rachel chats about her experience going to a singles dating event last week, a Melbourne event where over 200 singles go to a bar and hope to meet and connect with other singles. This episode also features Part B to Rachel's conversation with last weeks guest, Lucy Quick. Lucy had a rock bottom moment one boxing day, waking up in the spare bedroom without any memory from the night...

In this conversation, Rachel interviews Lucy Quick, a high performance coach and burnout expert, who shares her journey of personal growth and how to avoid burn out. Lucy discusses her proud moments and her recent journey blending families with her partner and 5 children between them. She chats us through how we can rediscover one's authentic self after significant life changes (for example a sepa...

In this episode Rachel is answering some of your questions and sharing her personal experiences as a solo parent. She answers the question how she navigated the early days where the challenges felt almost debilitating, how she navigates friendships and losing frindships as a result of single motherhood, her experiences with au pairs, and her ongoing relationship with Lenny's dad. Rachel emphasises...

In this conversation, Rachel and Kellie explore the multifaceted journey of being a single mum. Kellie shares with us how energy healing can help support us in better navigating our emotional wellbeing, the roles of generational trauma in how we show up in the world and how we can work on this to make different choices. For many of us as single mums we are doing both roles, Kellie chats through th...

In this conversation, Dr. Gina Cleo, an expert in habit change, discusses the importance of habits in personal growth and overcoming challenges, particularly for single mums. She shares her personal journey through trauma and the impact of grief on emotional responses. The discussion emphasises the significance of self-compassion, practical strategies for building better habits, and the limitation...

In this conversation, Alex Nation shares her journey as a single mother, discussing the challenges and triumphs she has faced. From navigating overstimulation and parenting dynamics to the complexities of dating and relationships after having children, Alex provides an honest and relatable perspective. She emphasizes the importance of communication, intimacy, and the realities of co-parenting, whi...

In this episode, Rachel opens up about her struggles with stress and overwhelm as a single mother. She openly shares about a health diagnosis she is navigating and why she has needed to take managing her stress much more seriously to avoid drastic implications to her body. She discusses the different stress responses (fight, flight, freeze, and fawn) and how they manifest in her life, particularly...

Natasha Wakefield shares her unique upbringing in a cult-like church and her journey to finding her own identity and leaving the church. She discusses the challenges of being a single mum and a business owner, as well as the guilt and discomfort that can arise from making difficult decisions (like a separation). The conversation explores the complex relationship women have with food, exercise, and...

Evie Farrell, a single mum and travel enthusiast, shares her experiences of time when she made a big decision to pull her daughter Emmy out of kinder, quit her job and choose to travel as a solo mum. What started out as a year goal, they ended up travelling together for 3 years! Evie chats us though how she was able to make travel work as a solo mum and how important it i for single mums to mainta...

Matty J is the co-host of the popular podcast Two Doting Dads, author and most well known for being one of our beloved bachelors- watching him find love with Laura Byrne on national TV. Most importantly Matt is dad to his two girls Marlie-Mae and Lola. What many may not know, is that Matt was raised by a single mum (of 5 children!). Matt and his mum are best friends and he really attests so much o...

In this episode Rach dives into how to know when to walk away from a relationship, her experience in the first year of motherhood as a solo mum and how to build a support network as a single mom. She also answers a question about gaining confidence to step into dating and lastly she chats about whether she would ever consider having another child through IVF. Rachel highlights the importance of re...

The reality for many single mums is that there will likely be another person in our children’s lives in the role as a step parent. There are so many layers and nuances to this topic, one that we probably can’t get too in one episode but I am beyond grateful for Kat in sharing her honest journey becoming a step mum. We discuss many things that step mums can do to best navigate these relationships a...

Jacintha Field, a family and child counselor, shares her experience and insights on navigating the process of separation and coparenting. She emphasises the importance of self-love, setting boundaries, and trusting your intuition during this challenging time. Jacintha discusses the various ways people often tend to avoid the process, through drinking, dating or partying, and using social media as...

Davina shares her journey of self-discovery, from her time on reality TV to becoming a mother- navigating postnatal depression and then working through her separation. She reflects on her separation and the process of finding herself again. Through journaling and self-reflection, she discovered her true desires and learned to prioritise her own happiness. Davina shares her journey of self-discover...

Amy Crellin became a mum at 22 and a single mum at 24. In this episode we chat about some of the challenges of finding balance with the other parent and the initial fear of becoming a single mum. Amy talks us through her living dynamic, where she has chosen to live with her parents to lessen the financial load and as a result be able to quit her full time job so she can be more present with her ch...

In this conversation, Emma shares her journey of rediscovering herself after a marriage breakdown. She reflects on her identity as a wife and the challenges of unlearning that role. Emma discusses the pain and shock of discovering infidelity and the loss of certainty in her future. She explores the healing journey after divorce, including setting boundaries, choosing herself, and letting go of her...

In today’s episode Rach discusses moving into a new chapter both with the podcast and in her personal life. She answers your questions about how her Bali trip went and shares how this experience has helped her to heal and move into a new chapter in her life. Lastly, Rach shares her thoughts on Kim Kardashian discussing her struggles as a single mum- does she get to share in the struggles with the...

In this episode we have a heartfelt conversation with Renee Staska, a solo mum of three children living with childhood dementia as well as a proud ambassador for the Little Heroes Foundation. A foundation in South Australia that raises much needed funds to support children suffering from a physical or mental illness. In this chat Renee opens up about the raw reality of caring for all three of her...

This Guided Breathwork is from Ella Pike Co-Founder of the Breath Haus.. This 10 minute breathwork is designed for a anyone looking for a quick come back to self if you're feeling out of balance. If you loved this breathwork you can find the Breath Haus in Melbourne and the Gold Coast and they also stream classes online if you're uanble to make it to a studio. Use code: MAMASMOMENT to rece...

In this conversation with chat with Ella Pike the “Breath Boss”. Ella is co-founder of the Breath Haus a space for Breath Work and Meditation located in both Melbourne and Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast.  Ella shares her journey from a chaotic and insecure past into becoming the breathwork facilitator she is today. She share the importance of breathwork and how it can support us, emphasizing the...

In this conversation we chat with Christine Kelly, a single mother of four who shares her experiences of raising her kids alone over 30 years ago. She talks about her unique upbringing, where she was raised by her grandparents and believed her mother was her sister until she got married. This unusual childhood helped shape her strong and resilient personality when raising her 4 children alone. The...

In this episode Chloe Ferrari shares her experience as a single mum and her journey of leaving a toxic relationship to her son's father who suffered from bipolar. She discusses the challenges she faced in the relationship, including episodes of extreme highs and lows and reflects on the impact of the toxic relationship on her mental health and safety of her child. Chloe explains how she eventually...