Mothering On My Own Podcast

The million dollar question- "When should I leave?" or "How do I know if I should stay?". Questions we are constantly getting asked in our DM's. In this episode we are joined by Tammi, who shares her experience of navigating the challenges and uncertainties of her long-term relationship of 13 years. She chats us through the importance of self-reflection, c

In this conversation, Sophie Cachia unpacks her childhood with us and how her experiences impacted how she shows up in the world today and in her parenting. We also chat through the ever evolving journey exploring her sexuality. Sophie also addresses the challenges of sharing personal information in the public space and the assumptions and judgments that come with it. She emphasise

In this episode we are joined by Leila Stead, a psychic medium and a single mother. Leila was pregnant when her ex partner left her and her journey as a solo mum began. It’s taken lots of work over the years but Leila and her ex partner now work together in a positive coparenting dynamic. Leila stopped us during this chat to do a reading as both of our spirit guides were very cha

In this episode, we are deep diving into the challenges of coparenting with Gabriella Pamara, a family lawyer and separation and parenting expert. Rach & Jess address the challenges faced by many single mothers in co-parenting relationships, particularly when dealing with relationships that include coercive control, relating with a narcissist or an ex partner who dealing with

In this episode we are joined by Eli Doyle. A mum to her little boy Teddy and founder of +One Dress Hire. Eli is currently in the trenches, navigating the early days of her seperation. We chat through her current reality of learning to find her feet in her new experience parenting on her own, juggling a business with her minimal time, financially providing for her family and the lo

Rach & Jess are diving straight into some of your juicy questions this week! In this solo episode, we are answering a few questions that have come through our DM's over the last 2 weeks. In these questions we share our thoughts on: - fantasizing over exes while still in a relationship - how to navigate cheating/ would we ever go back? - constantly fighting over household ta

Ella Boylan is a contemporary landscape artist and mother, in this episode, she shares with us her incredibly personal journey of loss and grief. Ella and her late husband Jay, were childhood sweethearts. Ella takes us from their first party pash when they were teens, to their decision to start a family, and the tragic accident that took his life. Ella reflects on the challenges o

Marcia Leone is a mum of 2, founder of the clothing label 'Not So Mumsy', an author and she generously shares the highs and lows of motherhood to her social media platform online. In this conversation, we dive into her journey going from a supportive coparenting relationship to 24/7 solo parenting and the impact this has had on her life, her work and her new relationship. S

Crystal Bailey is an interior stylist, entrepreneur, and single mum to 2 boys- while they spent many years living with their dads, they are now back living with Crystal full time. In this episode Crystal bares all, sharing with us an incredibly honest and raw journey of the tough decision she made to give up custody of her children temporarily, to focus on her own well-being and me

This episode is a raw and honest chat that allows you to know our co-hosts on a deeper level. Rachel and Jess do a quick deep dive into reflecting on their favourite and least favourite traits about themselves and the importance of self-awareness. They share tools to help them move through difficult times and discuss their regrets and lessons learnt. Whilst also sharing what they e