Now What? Podcast

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...

Kate is a business owner of Maison and Maison and two-time terminal cancer survivor. She shares her story as a solo mum and the ups and downs of her past relationship with the father of her daughter Annabelle, who struggled with an ice addiction which broke their family apart. Kate talks about her fight against terminal cancer and her positive outlook on life she never lets go of no matter her cir...

Rach is back in the world of dating and its been a rocky ride to say the least. In this episode she shares with us one of her latest dating stories- odd, confusing and just a little bit rude!! Rach & Jess also tackle your latest questions surrounding finding your purpose, how to get mental health support on a budget and also where they both feel like they are lacking (and need to work on to ac...

The million dollar question- "When should I leave?" or "How do I know if I should stay?". Questions we are constantly getting asked in our DM's. In this episode we are joined by Tammi, who shares her experience of navigating the challenges and uncertainties of her long-term relationship of 13 years. She chats us through the importance of self-reflection, communication, and working through resentme...

In this conversation, Sophie Cachia unpacks her childhood with us and how her experiences impacted how she shows up in the world today and in her parenting. We also chat through the ever evolving journey exploring her sexuality. Sophie also addresses the challenges of sharing personal information in the public space and the assumptions and judgments that come with it. She emphasises the importance...

In this episode we are joined by Leila Stead, a psychic medium and a single mother. Leila was pregnant when her ex partner left her and her journey as a solo mum began. It’s taken lots of work over the years but Leila and her ex partner now work together in a positive coparenting dynamic. Leila stopped us during this chat to do a reading as both of our spirit guides were very chatty! We get to dis...

In this episode, we are deep diving into the challenges of coparenting with Gabriella Pamara, a family lawyer and separation and parenting expert.  Rach & Jess address the challenges faced by many single mothers in co-parenting relationships, particularly when dealing with relationships that include coercive control, relating with a narcissist or an ex partner who dealing with substance abuse...

In this episode we are joined by Eli Doyle. A mum to her little boy Teddy and founder of +One Dress Hire. Eli is currently in the trenches, navigating the early days of her seperation. We chat through her current reality of learning to find her feet in her new experience parenting on her own, juggling a business with her minimal time, financially providing for her family and the loss of social con...

Rach & Jess are diving straight into some of your juicy questions this week! In this solo episode, we are answering a few questions that have come through our DM's over the last 2 weeks. In these questions we share our thoughts on:- fantasizing over exes while still in a relationship - how to navigate cheating/ would we ever go back?- constantly fighting over household tasks/ would we stay or...

Ella Boylan is a contemporary landscape artist and mother, in this episode, she shares with us her incredibly personal journey of loss and grief. Ella and her late husband Jay, were childhood sweethearts. Ella takes us from their first party pash when they were teens, to their decision to start a family, and the tragic accident that took his life. Ella reflects on the challenges of being a young w...

Marcia Leone is a mum of 2, founder of the clothing label 'Not So Mumsy', an author and she generously shares the highs and lows of motherhood to her social media platform online. In this conversation, we dive into her journey going from a supportive coparenting relationship to 24/7 solo parenting and the impact this has had on her life, her work and her new relationship. She shares with us the bo...