Single Mother Survival Guide

Amy Molloy sure knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity and getting through challenging times. As a teenager Amy suffered from anorexia, she became a 23-year-old widow, her second marriage ended in divorce, there is a family history of depression, and her father was paralysed with cancer… Now, Amy is married to her third husband and she has two beautiful children. In her latest book, The W...

In this solo episode, I answer some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: Whether to include the other parent in your child's birthday party. How to respond to a child when they mention that they want to live with both their mum and dad again together in the same house. How soon is too soon when it comes to dating and dealing with insecurity as a single mother. Links ment...

Has someone ever said anything to you that you haven't been able to drop easily or forget? Something that really hurt your feelings? Perhaps an ex-telling you something that really stings? Or perhaps you remember very clearly a small negative childhood memory which overpowers lots of positive ones?  In this solo episode, Julia talks about negative versus positive comments, feedback, memories, and...

Tanya Savva is a remarkable woman. She lives a life that is harder than a lot of single mothers, but it is also a very happy and rewarding life. She has sacrificed a lot but something that I felt after speaking with Tanya is the confidence and self-awareness that she exudes. Tanya knows her purpose. And there is something incredibly empowering about that. Tanya's nine-year-old daughter was born bl...

In this solo episode, Julia answers some more questions sent in by listeners. These questions relate to: How to remain calm and not respond to an ex trying to upset you, and not allowing his behaviour or actions affect you. If shared parenting gets easier and how to manage an ex who plays games and seems to have no interest in a child's physical and mental well-being. How to handle a brand new bre...

On this week's episode, Julia speaks with Kat Wieczorek-Ghisso. Kat is the co-founder of Paisley Park Early Learning and is also a single mum. Kat has made a significant contribution to the education of young children and is recognized as a thought leader and expert within the field. In this episode, Kat shares her advice for single mums from the perspective of an early learning educator, and also...

Ashlene Marshall was fast asleep when her husband woke her up and told her he had something to say. He told her he was done. They had been together for ten years and had a 21 week old and a 2 year old. There were no prior to signs that there was anything wrong in the relationship, or that he was unhappy.  In this episode, Ashlene shares her single mum story.  She also discusses ten signs of men wh...

In this solo episode, Julia offers some strategies to attract positive energy to your life.  Links mentioned in the episode: Thank you to this week's sponsor -  Fernwood Fitness .  Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered (kicking off on 22nd October 2018) - ENROLL HERE . To contact Julia, email:  julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com . For information about t...

In this solo episode, Julia answers some questions sent in by listeners. Links mentioned in the episode: Don't Just Survive, THRIVE! - The online course for single mums to get empowered (kicking off on 22nd October 2018) - ENROLL HERE . To contact Julia, email:  julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com . For information about the single parent mentoring programs available with Julia, visit  Single Moth...

In this week's episode, I chat with Zoe Hendrix from Australia's very first season of Married at First Sight. Australia watched with anticipation as she married Alex and their love story continued on for four years after the show. In November 2016 their beautiful daughter Harper Rose was born, and then six months ago, in April 2018, they separated. Zoe is now a single mum and she's on the show thi...

In this episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast, Julia chats with single mums Nadia Mori and Lyndsey Bramble about secret single mums business for the fourth time. We chat about dating, mean girls on the P&C, frequent flyers, the state of Australian politics, buying houses, running a business, recovering from break-ups and settling into single mum life.  Links mentioned in the episode:...

In this week's episode, Julia chats with Lauren Patterson. Lauren is a single mum, a personal trainer, mental health advocate, and blogger at  Mad Max Mum . Lauren knows what it's like to hit rock bottom. After living with depression and an eating disorder in her younger years, separating from the father of her children, and suffering from post-natal depression, a passion for living a balanced and...

In this solo episode, Julia answers some of the most common questions sent in by listeners relating to when the ex gets a new partner... How to deal with it as an ex partner? How to deal with it as a mum? How to talk about it with the kids? And the dreaded... do I have to meet them?  PLUS, what if your ex insists your children call his new girlfriend "mum"?  Links mentioned in the episode: To cont...

Isiah McKimmie, one of Australia's leading relationship and sex experts is back to chat with Julia in this week's episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast. This time, Julia and Isiah talk about sex and pain. Sex and pain are not two words we'd typically like to put in a sentence together; not when it's unwanted anyway.  In this episode Isiah chats with Julia about: The different types o...

In Australia, Father's Day is on Sunday. In this solo episode, Julia talks about the emotions that can come up for single mums on Father's Day, especially the single mums with majority care of children and some great reasons to celebrate. Links mentioned in the episode: Blog post :  Five behaviors that scream your ex is a Disneyland Dad To contact Julia, email:  julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com...

Anna Kellerman is passionate about art, kids, sharing and connecting. She is a trained art educator, with a Bachelor of Art Education, majoring in Educational Psychology, and a registered art therapist with a Masters in Art Therapy. She has published a thesis on the benefits of working with clay and children with anxiety disorders. Over the past ten years she has worked with kids and teens with a...

In this solo episode, Julia talks about forgiveness and why it is crucial. 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 Guide Mentoring and E-Courses . Book in for your complimentary 30 minute Clarity Call with Julia  here .  Visit us at ...

Just a few weeks after Rosanna found out she was pregnant, she was diagnosed with cancer and shortly afterwards, her partner left her. He moved out of their home whilst she was interstate and she never saw him again. Her life was turned upside down. Although encouraged to terminate her unborn child, Rosanna carried on with her pregnancy and started treatment to fight for her and her unborn child's...

This episode is essential listening for any single mother in Australia. In this episode, Julia chats with Kerry who has been investigating the My Health Record system, and the potentially devastating impacts on single-parent families. Links mentioned in the episode: Sign up for the  Don't Just Survive, THRIVE  e-course kicking right here  - doors close Friday 3rd August 9pm (AEST). Contact the PM...

In this solo episode, Julia chats about what's going on in her life at the moment, her daughter's recent return from a trip with her dad, and some weekly challenges. Plus she answers one of the most common questions she's getting asked lately.  Links mentioned in the episode: Sign up for the  Don't Just Survive, THRIVE  e-course kicking off on the 30th July right here .  Blog post - Enough with th...

Isiah McKimmie, one of Australia's leading relationship and sex experts is back to chat with Julia in this week's episode of the Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast. This time, Julia and Isiah talk about the relationship between sex and stress. They discuss the impact that stress has on sex and how sex can benefit stress, plus lots more! Isiah is a passionate couples therapist, sex therapist, sex...

In this solo episode, Julia celebrates the 100th episode of the podcast by talking about the positives of being a single mum - and yes, there are lots!   Links mentioned in the episode: Thank you to this week's sponsor -  Goodstart .  Sign up for the  Don't Just Survive, THRIVE  e-course kicking off on the 30th July right here .  To contact Julia, email:  julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com . For ...

In this episode, Julia talks with single mum, and founder of  Wanderess Beauty Jessica Kiely.  Jessica tells us about her experience of separation and divorce, with two very young children and with a narcissistic ex-husband. She shares her struggle with losing herself in marriage and separation and then rebuilding herself back again through her divorce and beyond. She also discusses the challenges...

In this week's episode, Julia chats with Michele Chevalley Hedge - nutritionist, and creator and author of The Healthy Hormone Diet .  Michele tells us how hormones affect our weight, mood, and energy and how important those things are for single mums. She also answers the following questions: What happens if hormones are unbalanced? Can we get hormone levels tested? How do we know when our hormon...

In this solo episode, Julia discusses the Child Care Subsidy which comes into effect on the 2nd July 2018.  Links mentioned in the episode: Read Julia's blog post on how the new Child Care Subsidy will affect single parents  here . What is adjusted taxable income? Thank you to this week's sponsor - Goodstart .  Vote for Julia in the 2018 Mum Blog Awards  here .  To contact Julia, email:  julia@sin...