Single Mother Survival Guide

In this week's episode, I chat with Sam Wood. Sam is the creator of the 28 by Sam Wood program and Australia's Bachelor in 2015 (plus the first Australian Bachelor who picked a single mum).  We chat about: Sam's experience on The Bachelor, and falling in love with single mum, the beautiful Snezana. What it was like to get an instant family. The 28 by Sam Wood program and why it is so perfect for s...

In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: What to do if your child's father turns up after 5 years of being MIA and suddenly wants to be a part of your child's life. What to do when you can't rely on your ex helping with tuition fees for your child because they are an addict. What to look for in an au-pair. Links mentioned in the episode: Don't...

In this episode, I chat about how to find a local single mums group and, if you can't find one, how to start your own.  Links mentioned in the episode: Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL HERE . Episode 002 - Why you need your single mum tribe . To contact Julia email: julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com . Visit us at  Single Mother Survival Gu...

In this episode, I chat about the recent Get Your Sparkle Back challenge that I did, what it incorporated, and some major AH-HA moments that I had.  Links mentioned in the episode: Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered - ENROLL HERE .   Get on the waitlist for the next round of the Get Your Sparkle Back Challenge HERE . To contact Julia, or to register fo...

In this week's episode, I chat with Tracey Jewel from Australia's fifth season of Married at At First Sight .  Tracey shares: How life changed for her as a single mum, and how she felt about being a single mum. How she grieved her past life and accepted her new reality. Her co-parenting schedule and how her co-parenting relationship has changed over the years. How Tracey has dealt with her daughte...

In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: When your ex's family member updates your ex on your personal life. Setting boundaries in children when you are a single mum. What to do about the care of a child when you have an important court date or similar and you have no one in your village available to help out. Links mentioned in the episode: Do...

In this week's episode, I chat with Lauren Goudy, a buyer's agent from Rose and Jones about issues facing single mum's with real estate and housing.  We chat about: Renting - how to get a rental as a single mum.  Getting on the property ladder as a single mum. Whether it's possible to get a loan as a single mum and what if you are a single mum with your own business? Investing elsewhere and growin...

Lisa Burling went from living a blessed life as a PR professional with an international career and a loving partner to an unemployed single mum with two children under the age of 3, one of whom was fighting for his life as a preemie. In this episode, Lisa shares her story and tells us how the power of a little dream changed her life. She also tells how she shifted her life quickly from one of unex...

In this episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: Money and being a single mum. Introducing a new partner to your child. Interstate relocation. We also get an update from the anonymous listener who wrote in and said she wasn't sure if she wanted to stay the primary parent of her child. This question was addressed in Episode 122. She chats with me about...

Isabelle Silbery is my guest on this week's episode. Isabelle stars in Gogglebox (7.30pm Wednesdays on Foxtel's Lifestyle Channel and Thursdays 8.30pm on Channel Ten) and is, of course, an amazing single mum.  This is Part two of a two-part series. In Part 1 ( episode 136 ) Isabelle chatted with me about the relationship she had with her ex-husband and how it ended. Isabelle fell madly in love ear...

Isabelle Silbery is my guest on this week's episode. Isabelle stars in Gogglebox (7.30pm Wednesdays on Foxtel's Lifestyle Channel and Thursdays 8.30pm on Channel Ten) and is, of course, an amazing single mum.  This is Part 1 of a two-part series, and in this episode, we chat about Isabelle's journey of becoming a single mum. Links mentioned in the episode: Connect with Isabelle on Instagram here ....

In this week's episode, I answer the following question sent in by a listener: "Julia! Sorry for the personal message but I'm going out of my mind. My son is 5 months old, and my partner left when I was 5 months pregnant. Almost a year ago. He sees his son once a month for a couple of hours. I'm still devastated. I was diagnosed with PTSD and PND, and I am finding single parenting so overwhelming....

Sara Lingenfelter is a single mum and the founder and owner of Virtual Biz Partner , which provides business management for online business owners worldwide. She is also dedicated to providing work-from-home opportunities to women through an accessible online educational course that teaches them how to get started as a Virtual Assistant.  Sara is one strong woman; she has been through a lot and go...

Hayley thought her relationship with her husband had been a fairytale. They had been together for more than nine years. They had traveled, enjoyed hiking and doing things together in the outdoors, had just finished renovating a home and had just had a baby. Hayley was very much in love. So when her husband's demeanor changed and he then casually told her that he didn't love her anymore, her whole...

Hayley thought her relationship with her husband had been a fairytale. They had been together for more than nine years. They had traveled, enjoyed hiking and doing things together in the outdoors, had just finished renovating a home and had just had a baby. Hayley was very much in love. So when her husband's demeanor changed and he then casually told her that he didn't love her anymore, her whole...

Hayley thought her relationship with her husband had been a fairytale. They had been together for more than nine years. They had traveled, enjoyed hiking and doing things together in the outdoors, had just finished renovating a home and had just had a baby. Hayley was very much in love. So when her husband's demeanor changed and he then casually told her that he didn't love her anymore, her whole...

In this week's episode, I talk about cruising with kids as a single parent and my recent experience on a cruise with my daughter.  Links mentioned in the episode: Thank you to this week's sponsor -  Reading Eggs .  Get your Reading Eggs four-week FREE trial HERE .  Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE . Thank you

In this week's episode I, along with a very special guest, talk about your child starting school and how to get through it as a single mum.  Links mentioned in the episode: Thank you to this week's sponsor -  Reading Eggs .  Get your Reading Eggs four-week FREE trial HERE .  Vote for the Single Mother Survival Guide podcast in the Australian podcast Awards HERE . Thank you

Lisa Kennedy met her husband when she was 21 years old. It was love at first sight. They got married and built a life, business, and family together in Australia. Nine years into their marriage they were on a routine holiday in Turkey with their 8-month-old son when one day her husband took their son to visit his parents. When he had not returned later that day, Lisa called him only to be told tha...

Lisa Kennedy met her husband when she was 21 years old. It was love at first sight. They got married and built a life, business, and family together in Australia. Nine years into their marriage they were on a routine holiday in Turkey with their 8-month-old son when one day her husband took their son to visit his parents. When he had not returned later that day, Lisa called him only to be told tha...

In this solo episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: When your husband whom you recently separated from starts dating one of the other mums in your child's class. When your ex is constantly threatening you with going to court. When you are very pregnant and just separated from your partner and he wants 50% custody of your baby that is about to be born...

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 2019.  Links mentioned in the episode: Podcast episode 088 - Goal setting for single mums Blog post -  SETTING GOALS AS A SINGLE MUM Marcia Watt's podcast - Episode 084 - Re-partnering as a single mum and the intentional f...

In this solo episode, I chat about looking after yourself when your child is away with the other parent. We talk about strategies, self-care, and looking after your physical and mental health.  Links mentioned in the episode: To contact Julia, email:  julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com . For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit  Single Mother Survival...

In this solo episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, I talk all things Christmas as a single mum - how to make some quick cash beforehand, how to get through the day and make it easier and better (whether it's your first Christmas as a single mum or not), what you can get started on this year to make Christmas 2019 even better and less stressful, and tips on how to get through the day...

What happens if you're not sure that you want to be the primary parent anymore?  If you're a regular listener you'll know that I often do "Ask Julia" style episodes, where I try to offer some advice on a particular single mum issue. Recently I got asked this really interesting question... She wrote... Hi Julia!  I just wanted to say that I absolutely love your podcast and listening each week. I wa...