Single Mother Survival Guide

Prèma was 23 years old when she unexpectedly fell pregnant whilst having a fling. At 24 she gave birth and raised her daughter solo; the father having no interest in having a child.  A few years later, Prèma ended up in a relationship which over time became abusive; her partner rarely remembering the attacks. With time, however, she gained the strength to leave.  Prèma then met the love of her lif...

Krista was 30 when she decided to become a single mother by choice. She was happy in her job, she had spent time travelling, and she owned her own house. The only thing missing for Krista was a child. And so her path to becoming a single mother by choice began. In this episode, Krista shares her fertility treatment journey that she has been on for the last 3.5 years to become a single mother by ch...

Dealing with heartbreak in a pandemic is not fun. But there can definitely be some positive things about it. I have been saddened to hear of so many relationships (single mums with new partners) ending in the last couple of months.   In this week's episode, I tell you about the ending of my relationship and how I overcame those initial weeks - dealing with heartbreak in a pandemic. You are not alo...

Single parenting in the time of coronavirus is no easy feat. In this week's episode, I share strategies to help get you through. Links mentioned in the episode: To contact Julia, email:  julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com . Visit us at  Single Mother Survival Guide .  Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Twitter , or  Pinterest .

My guest in this week's episode continues her story from last week, about her experience with domestic violence, and specifically the sexual abuse she received from her partner of over 10 years. She left him two and a half years ago when she was 8 months pregnant with her second daughter. Her daughters are now two and four. This week she shares how her relationship came to an end.  She also talks...

My guest in this week's episode has been a single mum for two and a half years. She has two daughters, aged two and four. In part 1 of this two-part episode, my guest shares her experience with domestic violence, and specifically the sexual abuse she received from her partner of over 10 years. She left him when she was 8 months pregnant with her second daughter. This is her story.  She also shares...

In this week's episode, my guest from last week continues to share her story. Last week we discussed the evolution of the relationship that my guest had with her (now) ex-husband, and how one day, six years into their relationship (and completely out of the blue), my guest's (then) husband told her that he wanted to take up cross-dressing, and how over time, he came out as transgender. We also dis...

My guest in this week's episode met the future father of her child when they were in college. They formed a firm friendship which, over time, developed into a relationship, and eventually marriage. They ended up being together for over ten years. One day, six years into their relationship (and completely out of the blue), my guest's (then) husband told her that he wanted to take up crossdressing....

In this episode, we hear from Hayley who last spoke to us in January 2019. In episodes 131 (Part 1) , 132 (Part 2) , and 133 (Part 3) she shared her story and experience with sudden wife abandonment and the grief that she experienced for the 12 months following. Hayley thought her relationship with her husband had been a fairytale. They had been together for more than nine years. They had travelle...

A quick update for you!  Links mentioned in the episode: To contact Julia, email:  julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com . Visit us at  Single Mother Survival Guide .  Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Twitter , or  Pinterest .

Welcome to the third, and final instalment of Dapnee's incredible story. In Part 1 of Dapnee's story , we talked about what was going on her 17-year-old life: she had recently graduated high school and had been accepted into a dream university, she wanted to study physics and saw a future as a research scientist, and she had moved into the dorms and started college life. She was excited to begin t...

The future was looking bright for 17-year-old Dapnee. She had recently graduated high school and had been accepted into a dream university. She wanted to study physics and saw a future as a research scientist. She moved into the dorms and started college life. She was excited to begin the next chapter. In last week's episode ( Part 1 of this story ), Dapnee tells us the traumatic story if her rape...

The future was looking bright for 17-year-old Dapnee. She had recently graduated high school and had been accepted into a dream university. She wanted to study physics and saw a future as a research scientist. She moved into the dorms and started college life. She was excited to begin the next chapter.   It was the last week of summer school at university before the start of the fall semester, and...

In this episode, I talk about how to know if you're ready for a relationship as a single mum, and how to get yourself there.  Links mentioned in the episode: Purchase The Ultimate Guide On How To Get Relationship Ready For Single Mothers on this page HERE .  Listen to Episode 158, and my lastest speed dating experience HERE . Listen to Episode 156 - Speed dating; what you need to know - HERE . Lis...

Curious about becoming a single mother by choice? In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, I take you along on my journey that started last year after a series of events that could not be seen as a coincidence. It's no secret that I would love to have more children, and last year I decided to find out more about becoming a single mother by choice - i.e getting a sperm donor. I...

Almost two years ago, my guest's then-husband casually mentioned to her that he wanted a divorce. She had been married to her husband for over ten years, and they had three children together. The kids were home, it was just like any other day. Except it wasn't. Although everything had been great in their marriage to begin with, cracks started to appear after the birth of their first child. Althoug...

The first time my guest was hit by her partner, they were driving to the supermarket. She ended up with a broken nose and a black eye. They had been together for 6 months. In last week's episode, my anonymous guest told us her story. In this week's episode she shares: Recovering from domestic violence, and the beauty of life on the other side. The determination she gained to provide the best possi...

The first time my guest was hit by her partner, they were driving to the supermarket. She ended up with a broken nose and a black eye. They had been together for 6 months. Over the following years, my guest would go from being an outgoing, creative, vibrant, excitable woman to someone she didn't recognise. In this week's episode, my anonymous guest tells her story. She tells us about how every tim...

In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: When your ex buys your 8-year-old daughter a phone without consulting you. Considering a move to Bali for support. Whether or not to ditch private health insurance.  Links mentioned in the episode: Thank you to this week's sponsor,  Invisalign .  Bright Smile Dental Coogee . Pros And Cons Of Private Heal...

In this solo episode, I chat about the six steps I take each year to create my best year yet. And you know what? It only gets better and better!  Take a listen and plan out your 2020.  Links mentioned in the episode: Thank you to this week's sponsor,  Invisalign .  Bright Smile Dental Coogee . Listen to episode 115 - Sudden wife abandonment, with Ashlene Marshall - HERE. Listen to Episode 131 - Su...

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, I talk about how to get through your first Christmas as a single mum and tips on how to get through the day if you don't have the kids.  Links mentioned in the episode: To contact Julia, email:  julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com . Visit us at  Single Mother Survival Guide .  Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on  Facebook , ...

Krystal was with her partner for seven years. They were inseparable. Krystal thought they were going to get married, have lots of children, and be together forever.  When her daughter was just three months old, and her son was a toddler she discovered her partner's secret - he was living a double life. And that is when her whole world was turned upside down. This episode is a continuation from las...

Krystal met the man who would become the father of her children straight after she finished university. For seven years they were inseparable. They travelled together, they had a great relationship, they were in love. Krystal thought they were going to get married, have lots of children, and be together forever.  When Krystal was 25 she fell pregnant with her son. After he was born there was a shi...

In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: Overnights for young children with their dads when they haven't seen them for a while. What to do when your kids want to buy you Christmas/birthday presents but they are too young to organise this themselves.    Links mentioned in the episode: Book in for an intensive mentoring session  HERE .  To contac...

When her daughter was six, Evie Farrell left her corporate job, packed up her house, and embarked upon a two and half year backpacking adventure travelling around the globe. Evie is a single mum, inspiring people all over the world to travel with their kids. She runs the travel blog and Instagram account Mumpack Travel and is the author of the book Backyard to Backpack . In this episode, Evie chat...