Bree Castillo

Single Mom Diaries

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Join Bree, a single mom of two girls, as she shares the raw and vulnerable stories behind her journey—and how she overcomes the stigma, shame, and challenges by leaning on Jesus. Through stories from her diaries and personal experiences, you’ll laugh, cry, and be encouraged to see your own experiences through a lens of hope. Grab your headphones (because we know you’re multitasking) and tune in.

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Bree Castillo

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Episode 6: When God Doesn't Open the Door (and How That 's Kind) 02.02.2026 43:27

In this episode of Single Mom Diaries , Bree shares a deeply personal reflection by reading from an old journal written during an abusive marriage. Through prayer, hindsight, and faith, she unpacks how unanswered prayers became protection—and how God’s kindness is often clearer in healing than in the moment itself. This episode offers hope for anyone learning to trust God while holding grief and...

Holding Space for Disappointment + Hope 19.01.2026 32:59

In this week’s episode, Bree checks in with listeners during the holiday season and shares an honest, unfiltered reflection on disappointment, comparison, and the emotional tension between hope and reality. Recorded prior to Christmas, this episode is a gentle pause — an invitation to sit with the feelings many single moms carry quietly during this time of year. Bree opens up about the pressure to...

Lessons from My Diary 21.11.2025 33:20

In this week’s episode, Bree opens her journal and revisits an entry that reveals a deeper story beneath the surface. Can forgiveness alone bring healing? And is “moving on” really the goal when your heart is still aching? Join Bree as she reflects on her younger self — the way she imagined healing would look — and how, even in her pain, she redirected her focus toward what mattered most: her daug...

Why Don't You Leave? 14.11.2025 45:42

Hi ladies! Thank you for joining us this week on Single Mom Diaries. In this week’s episode, Bree tackles one of the most common — and often misunderstood — questions women in abusive relationships are asked: “Why don’t you leave?” or “Why did you go back?” These aren’t easy questions to answer when you feel like you’re fighting for your life, but Bree shares a simple truth she hopes will bring...

It's Not Supposed to Be This Way... 07.11.2025 22:05

Hi ladies! Thank you for joining us this week on Single Mom Diaries. In this episode, Bree shares her experience of becoming a single mom for the first time and reflects on how she can hold memories filled with pain and sorrow, yet still see the faithfulness of God. Make sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review! _____________________________________________________________ Ephesians 3:20- &q...

Episode 1: Intro 31.10.2025 30:48

Hi ladies! Welcome to the very first episode of Single Mom Diaries! This week, Bree shares a glimpse into her life, the heart behind the podcast, and a word of encouragement. Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review! _________________________________________________ Ephesians 3:20 - " Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his po...