Best Soloparenting Podcasts (2024)

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69: Using Conscious Parenting to Change Your Relationship with Your Children with Sandra Fazio 50:10

6y ago50:10

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Since bringing in Conscious Parenting to my coaching practice and my personal life, I have seen a powerful positive change in how I relate to my children. This is why today’s interview with Sandra Fazio is personally so wonderful for me. Sandra not only teaches parents how to begin bringing the principles of Conscious Parenting into their homes, bu…

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68: Building Connected Relationships with Your Kids Through Peaceful Parenting with Dr. Laura Markham 35:05

6y ago35:05

35:05

It can be difficult to find moments of peace in the middle of our crazy lives. Sometimes, we feel so overwhelmed and out of our depth, and we simply want to step away from it all. Unfortunately, if you are a solo parent, you can’t always pass the kids along to your partner for 10 minutes of quiet. How can you, as a single parent, cultivate some pea…

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67: Create Nutritious Meals Your Child Will Love with Maria Quintana-Pilling 26:09

6y ago26:09

26:09

Busy Solo Parents often wonder how they are going to get food on the table, let alone make something jam-packed with nutrients that everyone will eat. Life is already chaotic enough! I am here to tell you today that making, simple, healthy, and delicious meals are absolutely within your reach! I’ve brought on a guest today who is going to walk us t…

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66: Teaching Your Children Social Emotional Intelligence with Jennifer Miller 35:41

6y ago35:41

35:41

One of the biggest fears many parents face is the fear that we are not preparing our kids for the “Real World.” Life skills are difficult to teach, but they are so important for our children to be successful. The official name for this vital skillset is “Social Emotional Intelligence,” or the ability to navigate social problems with empathy and sel…

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65: Tips on Ways to Understand and Connect with Your Teenager with Vickie Vann 38:40

6+ y ago38:40

38:40

Parenting your pre-teens and teenagers has its own unique set of challenges. While there might not be any more diapers to change or tantrums to manage, older children still need a specific kind of love and attention. Most of the time, parents end up frustrated! This phase of life can often be isolating for Solo Parents. Without carpool lines and tr…

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64: Balancing a Growing Business and Single Motherhood with Kelsey Baldwin 32:40

6+ y ago32:40

32:40

It is a busy time of year, isn’t it? With kids out of school, gifts to buy, and relatives to see, the pace of the holidays feels hectic, even more so for a single parent. There are some seasons of life when you feel all the weight of responsibility on your shoulders. Seasons come and go; some are wonderful, and some more difficult. Today, I wanted …

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63: Building Powerful Learning Environments with Arina Bokas 47:15

6+ y ago47:15

47:15

How can we all work together to build a community that supports our children? Our school-aged children spend most of their week at school, so our job as parents is to support and cooperate with the teachers they are spending that time with. Ideally, this process would be as collaborative and compassionate, but sometimes those teacher relationships …

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62: Talking to Your Children About Sexual Boundaries and Consent with Mike Domitrz 42:42

6+ y ago42:42

42:42

Are you feeling a little anxious about The Dating Talk? My kids are still very young, but I am already beginning to think about how to have conversations about healthy relationships. So often we think of words like “consent,” and automatically go to sex. Consent is about more than physical intimacy; it’s also about respect and boundaries. The more …

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61: Using Discipline and Behavior Modification as a Teaching Tool with Lori Petro 36:24

6+ y ago36:24

36:24

What can you do when your child is acting out? There is a lot of information out there about discipline, behavior modification, and diagnosing the root of your child’s behavior. Some of us have come from traditional, disciplinarian homes. Others have problems setting up boundaries. Have you ever taken a moment to reflect that these moments of actin…

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60: Using personal stories to build connections and personal legacy with Melanie Vetter 32:14

6+ y ago32:14

32:14

Have you given much thought to the legacy you want to leave behind? As Solo Parents, we have a great capacity to fill our children with memories of our lives and theirs to empower, inspire, and reassure them during times of hardship or uncertainty. No one understands that better than Melanie Vetter, and that is why I am so excited to start our conv…

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59: The Mindset of Abundance for Thriving Single Parents with Shawn Fink 32:53

6+ y ago32:53

32:53

Is there such a thing as a perfect parent? Absolutely not! Is there such a thing as a thriving parent? YES! As Solo Parents, the pressure feels like its been pushed up to 11 for us. It can be a struggle to make it through the week with everything in one piece, let alone feeling good about those pieces! How can we begin to enjoy the abundance of lif…

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58: Surviving Single Parenthood Through Self-Care with Deb Blum 36:27

6+ y ago36:27

36:27

We love to sing the praises of self-care on the Solo Parent Life Podcast, but for many parents, actually finding the time and space to practice can be a challenge. If they do manage to find the time, we sometimes feel guilty or unsure that self-care is even worth the time! Are you one of those parents? Then this episode is for you! Have you been pr…

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57: Reflections from a Year of Podcasting with Solo Parent Life 17:20

6+ y ago17:20

17:20

It’s been a year since I started Solo Parent Life, and I can hardly believe it! Thank you to all of you who have listened and offered feedback and support for me during this exciting journey. Today’s episode is simply a chance for me to pause and reflect on the insights that I have gained doing a year of podcasting. I’ll cover my favorite episodes,…

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56: Mindful Parenting in the Midst of Chaos with Michelle Gale 42:47

6+ y ago42:47

42:47

Now that school is in full swing and the kids are (hopefully!) back in a routine, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to bring out this pre-recorded interview with Michelle Gale. Michelle is a kind and compassionate mother, who is encouraging parents with her own podcast, “Mindful Parenting in a Messy World.” Today, we sit down and chat a litt…

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55: Building Partnerships with Your Children Using Path Parenting with Scott Noelle 39:21

6+ y ago39:21

39:21

I think now is the perfect moment to pause. Pause for a moment, and be thankful for your kids, your support team, and community. From that heart of gratitude, I want to offer comfort and assistance to those who have been in the midst of tragedy. My heart goes out to the victims of the Las Vegas shooting and their families. Locally, we are also expe…

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54: Good Enough Parenting with Dr. Robbin Rockett 26:25

6+ y ago26:25

26:25

Welcome back, everyone! What a gift it is to see our Solo Parent Community grow and grow as we take this crazy journey together. I love that you have all been so honest with me about the triumphs and the struggles that you experience. Lately, I have been hearing from many solo parents that they struggle with feeling like they are never “good enough…

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53: Managing Your Back to School Schedule With Ease 32:35

6+ y ago32:35

32:35

School is back, and things are finally starting to settling in, aren’t they? As school routines, and all the busyness that comes with them, become the norm and not the exception, it is helpful to have a discussion about how we can help our family roll smoothly. Life gets busy during the school year, so how can you manage the chaos in a healthy way?…

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52: Community Support and its Benefits to single parents with Robert Beeson 34:26

6+ y ago34:26

34:26

Welcome, everyone! It is such a good thing to have a community of support around you, and that is just what Solo Parent Life has become. Community support for a solo parent can mean the difference between giving up and growing strong during what can be a truly difficult season of parenthood. What makes this community even better is that it is inclu…

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51: Tips for Successful Co-Parenting with Dr. Robbin Rockett 33:45

6+ y ago33:45

33:45

Recently, I asked my community for topics that you most wanted me to cover on the show. You have spoken, and I have listened! So many of you in our Solo Parent Community have asked me about how to navigate Co-Parenting. How can we Co-Parent well, while also keeping myself sane? I hear you loud and clear, so today I am excited to bring my experience…

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50: Quick Healthy Eating Tips for Busy Solo Parents with Karrie Myers Taylor 37:18

6+ y ago37:18

37:18

Welcome back to another moment to join together with the Solo Parent Community. We’ve had some exciting times in my household with the addition of our new family dog, Marley! Having a new family member has been such a welcome change and a breath of fresh air. It’s a little bit like self-care for me since having Marley around is such a positive expe…

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49: Your Money Matters, but Don't Let It Drive You Crazy with Jen Hemphill 35:13

6+ y ago35:13

35:13

Let’s talk money! You might hear that and get excited, or you might hear that and start to groan. Money can be a source of both security and anxiety. Which is it for you? Have you ever had a time when an unexpected expense pops up? You know the kind—big birthday gifts, replacing those heavy (and expensive!) winter coats, or a once and a lifetime op…

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48: How to Talk to Your Children About Sexuality and Gender Identity with Melissa DaSilva 23:32

6+ y ago23:32

23:32

Hello and welcome to another special and encouraging episode of Solo Parent Life. Today, my very informative guest is Melissa DaSilva, an LGTBQ+ community activist, and therapist. Melissa’s mission is to support parents and children as they navigate LGBTQ+ issues, and educate the public in the middle of a rapidly changing world. We know more about …

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47: How to Be Truly Happy as a Single Parent with Dr.Robert Puff 31:15

6+ y ago31:15

31:15

Welcome, everyone! I am so excited to share with you today the pearls of wisdom from fellow podcaster Dr. Robert Puff. Dr. Puff runs the show over at The Happiness Podcast, where he shows you just how easy it is to be happy. This is a show I listen to, and it certainly feeds my positivity as I navigate single parenting. Robert believes that everyon…

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46: Regaining Balance Through Mindful Self-Care with Liz Salin and Ruth Jaeger 46:40

6+ y ago46:40

46:40

Today, I am delighted to sit down with Elizabeth Salin, MFT and Ruth Jaeger, LCSW two therapists in my local community that have worked for many years with families in transition. They created a program for parents going through a divorce that teaches mindfulness skills to help reduce stress, anxiety and self-critical thoughts. I am so amazed by th…

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45: How to Cope with the Highs and Lows of Summertime 11:37

6+ y ago11:37

11:37

Hello, everyone! This week, I wanted to pause a moment to speak to you all directly about this wonderful (and sometimes exhausting) summer season. Summertime is filled with so many wonderful opportunities for our kiddos, including the ubiquitous summer camp. Camps are fabulous: they help our children socialize, they encourage them to spend time out…

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44: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Difficult Circumstances Shamelessly with Sara Dean 35:21

6+ y ago35:21

35:21

Life can really get you down, can’t it? As a Solo Parent, there are already so many limitations that seem like they are well beyond our control. We all sometimes feel alone, scattered, or misunderstood. No one could possibly know what I’m going through, right? Well…maybe not. This week, I am happy to share the story of one Mom who wasn’t content to…

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43: Single Mothers, It's Time to Talk About Dating! with Nicole DiRocco 32:36

7y ago32:36

32:36

Hey there Solo Parents! This week is all about dating, with a fairly heavy emphasis on women and how they navigate relationships. For all our male listeners, we need your feedback too! There are tidbits of wisdom for everyone in this episode, and what a fun topic too. Dating, for better or for worse, is an exhilarating, complicated task. To help us…

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42: Successfully Co-Parenting After Divorce with Katrina and Sandra Abramek 36:56

7y ago36:56

36:56

This week, let’s sit down and do something a little different. I really wanted to share a co-parenting success story that is very near and dear to my heart. Kat was our beloved babysitter, and her parents divorced when she was young. If two parents managed to handle divorce the “right” way, it was Sandra and her husband. I have Kat and Sandra on th…

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41: Self-Care When the Kids Are Away 18:14

7y ago18:14

18:14

One of the best things about this podcast is that we have such a fabulous community. I am thankful for all the comments and questions, and so this week I wanted to change the pace just a bit and tackle one such questions I’m seeing more and more often: How can I take care of myself while my children are away? Ah, yes. Times of separation from our k…

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40: Divorce and Your Money with Shawn Leamon 41:19

7y ago41:19

41:19

When a marriage ends, the effects are far-reaching—from the emotional, psychological, logistical…and financial. I’m sure for so many of us, the last thing on our minds when we begin our Solo Parent journey is our finances. Eventually, the bills start rolling in, and we have to look at the bank statements up close. Houses get sold, finances that wer…

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39: Re-defining Your Family in a Mindful Way with Theresé Connolly 34:34

7y ago34:34

34:34

Once you embark on the Solo Parent Life, there’s a period we all experience when we have to start making some mental shifts. Life as we understood it is changing. As daunting of a task as that might seem, it is also an opportunity to re-define your family. It is a chance to dive right into something new and better than before. That is just what The…

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38: Being Present During Seasons of Change with Amy Rice-Jones 33:14

7y ago33:14

33:14

The school is ending, and change feels imminent. For a single parent, these times can be both amazing and lovely, but difficult and trying at the same time. Given that season's ebb and flow with the times, it is important to take time to pause and give gratitude for all the wonderful things we have in our lives. When you are living the Solo Parent …

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37: How to Take Ownership of Your Financial Life with Tanya Steinhoffer 31:46

7y ago31:46

31:46

Are you struggling to figure out how to work your finances so that you can build a really solid financial future for yourself and your children? If so, you will really benefit from listening to today's show, with Tanya Steinhoff, a Financial Advisor and also a local mom! Listen in, as Tanya helps you understand how to take ownership of your financi…

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36: Protecting Your Assets Through Your Divorce with Melanie Johnson 32:11

7y ago32:11

32:11

Do you feel like your lawyer can give you the best financial advice during your divorce? Today’s guest thought so too and ended up making some very costly mistakes. Her mistakes motivated her to become a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst so that she can help others avoid the mistakes she made. Melanie Johnson lives in Austin, TX and her firm spec…

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35: How to Parent Through Tantrums While Staying Present and Connected with Your Child with Taylor Ross 39:31

7y ago39:31

39:31

Have you ever felt like you are a bad parent? Maybe you’ve felt this way because your child is having a meltdown in the store and you just won’t give them what they want. There are lots of other situations on a daily basis that can test our limits as a parent. Today’s show will offer some alternative methods to help your child through these moments…

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34: How to Manage a Bully with Jax Anderson 37:43

7y ago37:43

37:43

My guest today is Jax Anderson, of Psykotherapist.com. We are in a Facebook group for therapists together that focuses primarily on marketing, especially through videos. Jax’s work is primarily with teens, and she’s created some cool videos about how to talk to your teen, along with other helpful resources for parents, teachers, and counselors. Two…

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33: How to Help Your Teenager with Anxiety and Stress with Lorraine Platt, MA, LMFT 23:19

7y ago23:19

23:19

Does your teenager have anxiety? Being a teenager is hard enough, but add to that peer pressure, social media, school testing and relationships, and it’s no wonder that many of today’s teens are facing a very real battle with anxiety. If you'd like to learn how to become a pillar of support to your teenagers, to help them through this really challe…

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32: Creating a Non-Profit to Help Single Parents in Need 21:43

7y ago21:43

21:43

My guest today is Cindy Witteman, from San Antonio, Texas. She’s a former single mom of three girls who has created a non-profit called Driving Single Parents, Inc. She finds and donates a car, with the license, tax, and title paid, to a needy single parent. Single parents often find it difficult to secure resources and support, but Cindy’s inspiri…

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31: Getting Your Life and Your Space Organized, with Laura Harrison 31:58

7y ago31:58

31:58

My guest today is Laura Harrison, owner of Less Mess, More Life. Laura has helped make some awesome changes to my home and helped me be motivated to purge things that needed to GO. I’ve gotten organized and transformed our family room. My kids were excited and amazed when they saw the house less cluttered and more functional. Do you want to find in…

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30: Removing the Barriers so You Can Grow Closer to Your Children with Robin Setchko 41:46

7y ago41:46

41:46

If you enjoyed learning about the Hand In Hand approach to connecting with your children and you would like to know more, you will really gain a lot from today's show, with Robin Setchko as guest. Robin was the leader of the Hand In Hand Intensive Group, which was featured in episode 23 of this show (Parenting Through Connection www.soloparentlife.…

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29: How to Use "Special Time" to Create a Lasting Connection with Your Children with Patty Wipfler 34:21

7y ago34:21

34:21

If you would like to find a new and effective way to really connect with your children, you will gain a lot from Robbin's guest on today's show, Patty Wipfler. Listen in today, to find out about Patty's loving way of listening. Warm and compassionate Patty, who has worked with thousands of families over many years, is the author of the book Listen,…

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28: Keeping the Faith Through the Transitions in Life with Tricia Wiig 30:20

7y ago30:20

30:20

If you're a parent going through a difficult transition in your life and you could really use some support, listen in to today's show, with Robbin's guest, Tricia Wiig, and find out how she assists mothers through her faith-based support. Tricia is the Director of Children and Family Ministries at United Methodist in New Valley and she also runs a …

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27: Help! I'm Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Wendy Behary 39:44

7y ago39:44

39:44

Are you co-parenting with someone who you suspect to be a narcissist? If you would like to find out if this is actually so and what you can do in that case, listen in to today's show, with Robbin's expert guest, Wendy Behary, who has a really deep understanding of narcissism, having worked with narcissists for more than twenty-five years and find o…

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26: How to Discuss Difficult Topics with Your Kids with Anya Manes 33:39

7y ago33:39

33:39

My guest today is Anya Manes, whose work I’ve followed for a while. She educates parents about talking to their kids about sex, holding workshops and webinars especially for parents of tweens. After dealing with awkwardness and strife in her family surrounding sex, she became a high school biology teacher and realized the need. She explains practic…

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25: Temperament and How it Affects Your Relationships with Stacey Horn 33:07

7y ago33:07

33:07

Would you like to know more about the concept of temperament and how it can give you a clearer picture of who you are? Or would you simply like to be able to appreciate others more than you do now? If this rings true for you, listen in today and find out as Stacey Horn, the guest on today's show, spells it out. Stacey is an ever-evolving social wor…

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24: More Effective Parenting with Julie King 43:51

7y ago43:51

43:51

If you would love to really connect with your kids on a deeper level, but you're battling to keep your head above water with the daily demands of life as a single mom or dad, listen in today and find out how you can adopt a new and more effective approach to parenting. Today's guest, Julie King is co-author of the book How To Talk So Your Little Ki…

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23: Parenting Through Connection 17:43

7y ago17:43

17:43

We’ve all had moments where we felt negative space between ourselves and our children. It’s important to find ways to connect with them in those times, in the happy times, and in the sad times. But, sometimes as parents, we need to listen and be supportive and leave space to let them release feelings. This isn’t about making wrong or right decision…

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22: Single and Supportive Co-Parenting with Your New Partner with Nettie Reynolds 41:22

7y ago41:22

41:22

If you're unsure about dating as a single parent, or how to introduce a new partner to your kids, listen in and find out from today's guest, Nettie Reynolds, how single, yet supportive co- parenting has really worked for her and her partner. Nettie, a positive and supporting person with integrity and courage, is a storyteller, a performer, a Hospit…

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21: Dating as a Single Mother with Katy Olds 19:54

7y ago19:54

19:54

When it comes to navigating life, we could all use a little assistance. Being a single parent is difficult, and it’s reassuring to know you’re not the only one making monumental decisions for yourself and your children. Introducing dating into the mix can also make your life a little more complex. Dating as a single parent is something we will prob…

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20: The Single Parent's Guide to Online Dating 33:51

7y ago33:51

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Parenting is difficult no matter the situation and transitioning into being a single parent can be scary. You have to completely reestablish and build not only your life and social circle but yourself. If you’re struggling with making a decision about dating, or simply want to hear another point of view, tune in while your host, Robbin Rockett, col…

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