Single Momcast

Handling Disappointment // Mel Hiett & Kelly Wehunt  Disappointment can trigger all types of emotions. Listen in as Mel Hiett & Kelly Wehunt discuss how they recently navigated their own personal moments with disappointment. This raw conversation is sure to empower you to walk through disappointment better as a single mom.

The Value of Joy & Identity // Blythe Donovan Blythe Donovan is a Joy Coach with Joyfully Abundant Life. She was a single mom for 12 years. She has a heart for helping women, especially single moms, remember who God created them to be, and move forward to be able to live in joy regardless of their circumstances. Listen in as Kelly Wehunt & Mel Hiett discover the value of joy and identity a...

Listen in as Ann Dagg, CRPC AIF an Independent Wealth Advisor, talks about handling your money. She discusses how to pause and be purposeful with extra income such as tax returns, bonuses, or other profitable situations single moms might face. Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett gained a wealth of knowledge from Ann and we know that you will too.

Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett sat with counselor Amber Given to discuss big emotions. This episode will give you tools to navigate big and little moments with your child and their big emotions. Listen in as Amber gives you great insight into how to parent better as a single mom. 

Christy Johnson unpacks the steps needed to create boundaries while explaining their value. Listen as Pam & Mel discover new ways to protect ourselves from manipulation and other toxic pitfalls. Single mom, this episode is important.   Christy Johnson is a Certified Advanced Christian Life Coach, relationship expert, and the author of Love Junkies: 7 Steps for Breaking the Toxic Relationship C...

2023 Greatest Hits // 3 Things I Wish I Knew // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett Single mom this one is a must. Pam and Mel discuss three things they wish someone would have told them on their single mom journey. 

This podcast was one of our top downloaded episodes of 2023!  Cindy Lee, a Licenced Therapist, brings great knowledge about the subject of narcissism. Cindy talks to us about walking through life with a narcissist as well as tools to move past the scars it may have caused. Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett take copious notes as they learn more about this complicated subject of narcissism.

Be Aware // Detective Sgt. Chris Cook Detective Sgt. Chris Cook shares with us the importance of situational awareness. Situational awareness is the ability to perceive, understand, and effectively respond to one's situation. Mel Hiett & Kelly Wehunt discuss why every single mom should educate herself when it comes to situational awareness. 

Chelsea Williams lost everything to addiction. Now, she shares with Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett about everything she has gained. With adoration, Chelsea is paving a new path for herself, her family, and others. Single mom, this podcast is for you to listen in and soak up the hope that is available to you and your children. 

One Safe Adult is All Your Child Needs // Pam Kanaly, Mel Hiett, & Kelly Wehunt In March 2015, Harvard’s  Center on the Developing Child  released a study saying, “Every child who winds up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult.” Listen in as the Arise Team unpacks the results of this important study. Single mom, your child just needs one safe...

Dear Single Mom Who Worries // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett To the single mom who worries, you are not alone. Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett have an honest conversation about the role worry plays in their lives and the single moms they know. 

Do a quick Google search and you will see staggering statistics about how few single moms find community in the local church. Too often, single moms view church as a place that just isn’t for them and not worth the effort for a variety of reasons. Today we sat down with Kelly Wehunt, Arise Single Moms Director of Events, and a former church staff member to discuss this problem. We explore what the...

Some seasons of life seem more difficult than one human should have to bear. For Brandi Wilson that season was 2016, the year her husband – a megachurch pastor – walked away from the church and their family. As her 20-year marriage dissolved, Brandi also lost her church community, her dreams for the future, and a huge part of her identity. She and her three boys began a new journey marked by deep...

Suicide is more than a painful topic. It’s a reality in our children’s lives. Jordan Miller and Marcus Black from Generation Why discuss what they’ve learned about teenagers and suicide while serving inside schools. You’ll want to save this podcast for your future reference and send it to anyone you know who is raising children—single mom or not.   Generation Why aims to Inspire every generation b...

Lean in and listen as Jordan Miller and Marcus Black from Generation Why talk candidly about bullying. This podcast is for every single mom raising children. Whether your child has been a victim of bullying, was the bully, or has experienced it secondhand, you’ll walk away with practical tools to navigate parenting in a world with bullies.    Generation Why aims to Inspire every generation by reve...

Cindy Stewart, a mom crazy about her only son Gabe, received a phone call in 2016 that would forever change her life along with her husband’s life. Gabe was found dead in his downtown Oklahoma City condo. For anyone who has experienced the trauma of losing a child and wonders how am I going to make it, Cindy offers hope in how to embrace loss in a new way. Cindy teaches on the authority of the bel...

How to Take Care of You // Shannon Hurt Shannon Hurt with REAL Single Moms has a straightforward conversation about self-care. Shannon understands that single moms often lack the margin to care for themselves. How do you find time to take care of yourself while caring for others? Shannon gives us some simple steps to take care of ourselves the right way.

Hanna Nassar, LPC - How to Really Connect with Your Child Licensed Therapist and Children’s Pastor, Hanna Nassar, shares how just 10 minutes a day can make a huge impact on your child’s life. Mel Hiett & Kelly Wehunt sit down to discuss practical ways to connect with your child no matter their age. Single mom, give yourself and your child the gift of connection.

Cindy Lee, a Licenced Therapist, brings great knowledge about the subject of narcissism. Cindy talks to us about walking through life with a narcissist as well as tools to move past the scars it may have caused. Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett take copious notes as they learn more about this complicated subject of narcissism.

A Story of Depression, Suicide, and Hope Listen in as we hear a story full of pain, heartbreak, and hope. Stephanie Zamorano-Choate,  Program Manager for HopeHouse, talks candidly about her struggles with depression and suicidal ideation. Stephanie brings practical wisdom and tools to the table. She explains how she turned her battle into hope. This is a must-listen for all single moms.

Coach Tony Brady - How to Be a Great Sports Mom In this episode, we sat down with a veteran baseball coach. Coach Tony Brady brings years of wisdom to the table as he coaches us moms on how to support our athletes. Tony navigates some hard truths for both moms and their athletes that will bring you so much hope in the end. Single mom, listen in and gain some great tools to live life with your chil...

Turn up your volume as Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett ask Divorce Coach Stephanie Marie Laswell hard questions. All the advice, stories, and encouragement add up to one thing - don't do this alone. Single mom, you might be in the middle of a storm but you are not alone, Arise is here for you.   To learn more reach out to Stephanie: 405-335-4765 @thedivorcedlife www.thedivorcedlife.com stephaniemarie@the...

Single mom this one is a must. Pam and Mel discuss three things they wish someone would have told them on their single mom journey. 

Christy Johnson unpacks the steps needed to create boundaries while explaining their value. Listen as Pam & Mel discover new ways to protect ourselves from manipulation and other toxic pitfalls. Single mom, this episode is important.   Christy Johnson is a Certified Advanced Christian Life Coach, relationship expert, and the author of Love Junkies: 7 Steps for Breaking the Toxic Relationship Cycle...

Cecilia Stoll walks us through her life which encompasses mountains and valleys. Along the way, she discovered truths about herself and God that will change how you view your past, present, and future. Single mom, lean in and listen up.  Cecilia's story proves that it is never too late to forge ahead and empower other women to reach their highest potential.  Cecilia Stoll is an immigrant from Braz...