Now What? Podcast

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...

Crystal Bailey is an interior stylist, entrepreneur, and single mum to 2 boys- while they spent many years living with their dads, they are now back living with Crystal full time. In this episode Crystal bares all, sharing with us an incredibly honest and raw journey of the tough decision she made to give up custody of her children temporarily, to focus on her own well-being and mental health. She...

This episode is a raw and honest chat that allows you to know our co-hosts on a deeper level. Rachel and Jess do a quick deep dive into reflecting on their favourite and least favourite traits about themselves and the importance of self-awareness. They share tools to help them move through difficult times and discuss their regrets and lessons learnt. Whilst also sharing what they envision for them...

In this conversation, Erin Deering, co-founder of the bikini brand Triangl, shares her journey of self-discovery and healing. She discusses her challenges with mental health, the struggles in her previous relationship (who was the father of her children) and the importance of finding happiness and contentment within oneself. Erin also talks about the navigation of her journey into single motherhoo...

In this conversation Canna Campbell, a financial planner and founder of SugarMamaTV, shares her journey and approach to finances. She discusses the importance of minimalism and how it can impact one's financial well-being. Canna also provides insights on overcoming a scarcity mindset and balancing values with budgeting. She introduces the concept of the $1,000 Project, which involves investing in...

In this episode Rach and Jess get a little bit more personal and answer some of this communities burning questions. Rach shares more about her recent journey bringing an au pair into her home and how this has shifted so much in her life. Jess shares a little more about how she met her partner Dan (and the moments she knew he was the one for her!) We take you through some things we have learnt alon...

Imaging discovering that one of the biggest challenges in your life- the journey to becoming a single mum, would end up being the best training grounds to help propel you into business ownership. Rose Bonasera is a leading dermal therapist and Founder of Elixr Skin Fitness- which is an award-winning skin clinic located in Adelaide. She has over 20 years experience in the professional skincare indu...

After selling 95% of their belongings, Kristin and her husband bought a 1992 Air Force Bus and spent $30,000 converting it into a home on wheels. They then hit the road with their two-year-old daughter, Roam and dog Rush, sharing their journey on a popular YouTube channel. Kristin's dream adventure was turned upside when she discovered her husband of nine years had been cheating with one of their...

Have you ever wondered if divorce actually harms our children? Or maybe how we best we communicate such adult conversations to our littles about separating? Then this episode is for you. We are joined by Rachel Samson, a clinical psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience working with children, adults, couples, and families. Rachel provides services in: individual psychotherapy child p...

In this episode, Pala Negara, a fashion model and mother of two, shares her experience of becoming a single mum after leaving an abusive relationship. Pala went from living in multi-million dollar homes to homelessness, sharing with us how she navigated her own personal healing journey. Taking time away from dating and sex while she worked through deeply understanding herself and the patterns that...

The biggest reason why most New Year’s resolutions fail is that: we know what we want but not why we want it. The New Year gives us a sense of renewal, which causes us to think about areas in our life we want to improve or change. In this episode we deep dive into how we use goal setting and manifesting in our lives and how we can use these tools to begin the new year. In this episode Anna Mihelis...

*Please make sure you are not driving for this guided meditation. We are so excited to be bringing you this special Bonus Ep, a guided meditation facilitated by Georgia Fish (a beautiful close friend), an ex-professional surfer turned kinesiologist, yogi and mamma- who is deeply committed to helping to support mammas nervous systems. Join us while we take 11 minutes for ourselves; a moment to go i...

As a stay at home mum, what could I expect as the potential outcomes in my separation? How can I afford legal fees? What is the best way to avoid the courts? Just a few of the many questions we've got covered in this episode with Divorce Lawyer- Rose Cocchiaro. Rose is a passionate Family lawyer dedicated to helping her clients navigate their legal situations with empathy and expertise. Join us in...

Sarah made a pledge to herself that when she turned 37 (and she was still single) that she would go down the IVF route and have a baby on her own. Sarah now has a beautiful little boy called Ollie. Sarah shares so honestly about her experience dating in her late 30's and the process and considerations of choosing to do it solo. She shares insights into the process of IVF, the costs and most import...

We all know that the Holiday period can bring forward a whole range of feeling and emotions. For some of us, it may be our first Christmas post separation and it can be an incredibly challenging period. This episode dives into how we can still create magical Christmas holidays for ourselves and our children in the holiday period, leaning into special traditions and finding all the ways to celebrat...

Candy was 16 when she first fell pregnant, she soon found herself broke, bankrupt and married twice, then sadly losing both of her parents. Candy shares how she navigated her challenges and was able to create a life of her dreams, raising 4 children and having ran 10 businesses making multiple 7 figures. Candy now owns a successful skincare business Supple Skin Co and has her business coaching Can...