Beanstalk Single Mums

How to make bloody good life choices

Decisions, decisions. As a single mum it’s not always easy to make them. And when we do we can spend a lot of time wondering if we made the right choice.

For this reason, I chat to Penny Hall from Penelope Jay to discuss the importance of life choices and how to make bloody good ones.

We put your mind at rest as we discuss how to be present in our lives i.e. how to be grateful and enjoy the good parts; self-freedom living – what it is and how to find it; the secrets of making good life choices; how to be free of unwanted life challenges; how to know if and when we are ready to make changes to our lives; and lastly a step-by-step guide to release drama from our lives and replace it with calm.

The biggest mistakes made in divorce

Don’t be that person that makes every mistake in the book. Instead listen to this podcast where I chat to Rachael Scharrer from Divorce Answered about what NOT TO DO when you get divorced. There is nothing like learning from the mistakes of others!  

Listen to us talk about: the general process and timings for divorce; the very first mistakes you are likely to make; the hidden mistakes i.e. when we realise too late we made them; how not to use your children in a divorce; the most costly mistakes of divorce; how to look after yourself during this difficult time; and actionable steps to start your divorce on the right foot.

Life as an alcoholic mum

Pisshead is not the word you would use for a mum. And perhaps that is why alcohol and motherhood is such a toxic combination .. as it’s not expected and is often done behind closed doors.

In this podcast Kate Gibson unashamedly shares her story about her journey with alcohol, from the moment she took her first life-changing sip, through to the lowest lows, until she knew something had to change.

Alongside Kate’s story, the topics we discuss are: how easy it is to start drinking; why mums drink; the red flags that our drinking is getting out of control; breaking the cycle of alcoholism; how the people around us affect our decisions to drink (or not to drink): how our drinking can affect our children; plus where and how to get help if you need it.

How to be perfectly prepared for mediation

What shall I wear to mediation is just one of the many questions I get asked, along with how does it work, how can I prepare .. and everything in between

To answer all our questions, I chat to Vanessa Hernandez from BT Lawyers.

In this podcast we discuss: the basics of mediation i.e. what it is and why to do it; different types of mediation; how to prepare for it; how to get the outcome you want; the importance of legal intervention during mediation; and how to keep emotions in control through the process.

 

How to say YES to a healthier, happier you

Many of us want a healthier lifestyle, but with so many others things happening in our crazy busy single mama worlds, it’s hard to know where to start.

That’s why I’ve forced Corinne Coelli from Tribal Wellness Movement to chat to me. Corinne became involved with the movement after a stint of general bad health and feeling down (yep .. been there). Since joining, she’s changed her way of life in ways she didn’t believe possible, and is keen to help others to do the same.

In this podcast we discuss why healthy means happy, actionable tips to get started, simple ways to exercise, how to get the kids involved, and most importantly, how to stay on track for guaranteed results.

How to save and get your savings matched

In this podcast I chat to the wonderful Cate Lyons-Crew who manages the Saver Plus Program for The Benevolent Society and knows EVERYTHING there is to know about savings.

We discuss financial security, what it is and how to get it. Cate talks us through how to save and generally get our heads around our finances. And we chat in detail about the Saver Plus program and all its brilliant inclusions (single mums will LOVE this).

Cate provides heaps of helpful links and resources, as well as details on how to join the program and where to go for further online learning.

From homeless and on Centrelink to CEO

If ever there was an inspirational story to make you realise that however low things get, anything is possible … this is it.

Kylie Travers went from homeless single mum on Centrelink due to domestic violence, to multiple international award winning CEO, speaker, author and charity advocate. She now focuses on raising funds and awareness for homelessness and domestic violence through public speaking and her website.

We discuss personal turning points, Kylie’s 10 steps to success, turning obstacles into opportunities, and how our challenges make us stronger and teach our children valuable life lessons.

Expert tips to balance and enjoy your work/mum life

As single mum do you find it hard to balance your kids, your home responsibilities and your career?

Kim Stone is a mum of two and the founder of Undercover Mum. She supports and mentors working mums so that they can experience their version of success at home and at work. She believes you CAN make time for everything that matters to you – including health, career, family, fun and more.

We discuss getting out of work/life panic-mode, making the right choices, proven strategies to get organised, motivation and how to alleviate mummy guilt for a happier, well-balanced work/life.

Learning to love yourself as a single mum

Do you find that life gets so busy, that it’s difficult to take time to smell the roses and love yourself for the wonderful person that you are?

Alvia Turney is the CEO of Act4Tomorrow, a fabulous company that is having huge impact on the separation industry, by avoiding traditional (and costly) divorce/separation methods, which leave you more content and happy with the outcome.

We discuss the emotional impact of a separation, the process of self-love, letting go, moving forward, changing patterns of behaviour and dating before you learn to love yourself.

The lowdown on court orders and parenting plans

Are you ready to get your head around the sometimes complex issues of parenting plans and court orders?

My guest, Lorrie Brook, is the Founder of Our Children Australia, incorporating Weekend Divorce and Separation Made Easy. She was a Family Lawyer and an Independent Children’s Lawyer and Separate Representative for children in the Family Courts.

Together, we unravel some of these complicated issues and empower you to move forward with your own personal situation.