Mothering On My Own Podcast

Dec 10 2024 62 ep. 45 mins 8
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Mothering on my own podcast explores the many unique, individual journeys that come with being a single and solo mother. Together, through these conversations, we will unpack the challenging chapters, gain new insights and discover the magic that can be found in our everyday.

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Letting go of a thriving business, to embrace solo motherhood- with Jordan Hartley

Dec 10 2024 38 mins  
In this conversation, Rachel and Jordan explore the emotional challenges that arise from trauma, the decision-making process behind becoming a parent alone, and the impact of past experiences on current parenting. Jordan shares her journey of navigating motherhood while dealing with her own trauma, the importance of therapy, and the challenges of co-parenting with someone who has

Coming out the other side- with Melissa Ann Mariee

Nov 19 2024 52 mins  
In this conversation, Rachel and Melissa explore the multifaceted challenges of solo motherhood, the impact of childhood trauma, and the complexities of relationships. Melissa shares her journey from being a teen mum to navigating the difficulties of raising a child alone, while also reflecting on her past experiences with trauma and relationships. Through their candid dialogue, Ra

Understanding Perinatal Anxiety & Depression- with Julie Borninkhof PANDA CEO

Nov 12 2024 31 mins  
One in five new mums and one in ten new dads are affected by perinatal depression and anxiety, which impact approximately 100,000 families in Australia each year. In this conversation, Julie Borninkhof, CEO of PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Post Natal Depression) discusses the complexities of perinatal anxiety and depression. She highlights the importance of recognising the signs a

Dating Events & how to know when alcohol becomes a problem

Nov 07 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, Rachel chats about her experience going to a singles dating event last week, a Melbourne event where over 200 singles go to a bar and hope to meet and connect with other singles. This episode also features Part B to Rachel's conversation with last weeks guest, Lucy Quick. Lucy had a rock bottom moment one boxing day, waking up in the spare bedroom without any memor

The rise of burnout among women- with Lucy Quick

Oct 29 2024 40 mins  
In this conversation, Rachel interviews Lucy Quick, a high performance coach and burnout expert, who shares her journey of personal growth and how to avoid burn out. Lucy discusses her proud moments and her recent journey blending families with her partner and 5 children between them. She chats us through how we can rediscover one's authentic self after significant life changes (fo

SOLO EP- The hard times, losing friendships and au pairs

Oct 22 2024 32 mins  
In this episode Rachel is answering some of your questions and sharing her personal experiences as a solo parent. She answers the question how she navigated the early days where the challenges felt almost debilitating, how she navigates friendships and losing frindships as a result of single motherhood, her experiences with au pairs, and her ongoing relationship with Lenny's dad.

"I refuse for that to be my story"- with Kellie Moses

Oct 15 2024 44 mins  
In this conversation, Rachel and Kellie explore the multifaceted journey of being a single mum. Kellie shares with us how energy healing can help support us in better navigating our emotional wellbeing, the roles of generational trauma in how we show up in the world and how we can work on this to make different choices. For many of us as single mums we are doing both roles, Kellie

Transforming habits for a better life- with Dr Gina Cleo

Oct 07 2024 46 mins  
In this conversation, Dr. Gina Cleo, an expert in habit change, discusses the importance of habits in personal growth and overcoming challenges, particularly for single mums. She shares her personal journey through trauma and the impact of grief on emotional responses. The discussion emphasises the significance of self-compassion, practical strategies for building better habits, an

Will we be better off as coparents than lovers? - with Alex Nation

Sep 17 2024 53 mins  
In this conversation, Alex Nation shares her journey as a single mother, discussing the challenges and triumphs she has faced. From navigating overstimulation and parenting dynamics to the complexities of dating and relationships after having children, Alex provides an honest and relatable perspective. She emphasizes the importance of communication, intimacy, and the realities of c

SOLO EP: How stress and overwhelm is impacting my health and what I’m doing to change it

Sep 11 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, Rachel opens up about her struggles with stress and overwhelm as a single mother. She openly shares about a health diagnosis she is navigating and why she has needed to take managing her stress much more seriously to avoid drastic implications to her body. She discusses the different stress responses (fight, flight, freeze, and fawn) and how they manifest in her