Beanstalk: Real Talk for Single Mums

Calling all divorced parents! I get it, parenting can be hard. Parenting children of divorce harder still. For this reason, I chat to relationship counsellor and conflict skills specialist, Elizabeth Williamson. We discuss how common it is or your child’s behaviour to change during a divorce, and the type of behaviour to prepare for. More importantly, we look at why they ‘act out’ or behave in a difficult manner. You can find out what the red flags are that suggest your child is suffering and, last but not least, where to find further support for dealing with difficult behaviour from your children when you divorce.

You love your daughter so much it hurts, yet sometimes you can infuriate and drive one another mad? You are not alone. I get that a mother and daughter relationship is complex (I have two daughters myself). For this reason, we have dedicated this chat to all the mothers with daughters out there. I chat to mothers and daughter team, Sarita and Maxime, from Maximum You about the importance of a loving bond between mother and daughter. As well as how to encourage our girls to feel empowered at a young age, including the challenging teenage years. This is a wonderful chat full of words of wisdom to help you build an authentic, happy connection with your daughter/s.

Ah no, don’t fall asleep on me, this is really important stuff! It is also a vitally important part of a financial separation, so you’d do well to get your facts right.

And there is only one lady who will tell it like it is. The plain-talking, all-knowledgeable, Belinda from Divide. I usually glaze over at the word ‘superannuation’ but I actually understood everything in this podcast, which is credit to this incredible woman.

Give us just 30 minutes to explain the importance of including super in your separation process and the facts (absolutely no fiction!) around the splitting of super. Learn whether your super can be accessed during your separation and why you should consider both super and tax when separating. And, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, Belinda will guide you through the first steps to get your super in order prior to separation.

Rhian Allen from Healthy Mummy chats to me .. yes ME, about why we don’t need to be loaded to be healthy.

It’s not all about supplements and superfoods, but more about consistency and good old-fashioned common-sense.

We discuss the definition of healthy eating according to The Healthy Mummy and the biggest money mistakes we can make when choosing a healthy diet. Rhian shares ways to actually save money with a healthy food plan and explains the benefit of education and encouragement throughout your weight-loss journey.

Finally, so you don’t listen and do nothing, we give you directions for the very first steps you need to take for your new healthy beginnings.

An abundant, happy, loving life? Yes, it really is possible single mums, however busy your day-to-day living might be.

I chat to the wonderful Willo Ford from Life Reimagined about making positive change and living your best life.

In this highly-inspirational chat we discuss where Willo discovered her drive and desire to succeed, and to ultimately help others. She tells us the signs to look for that suggest you are ready for change or that you need change in your life. She explains limiting beliefs and how they can prevent you moving forward and making changes. As well as how to approach self-worth to make it a positive aspect of your life. Very importantly, she gives us great tips to make the right decisions. And, like all my podcast episodes, we end with actions you can take TODAY to make positive change and boost the quality of your life.

Debt is a dirty word for many. But it needn’t be.

People get into debt for a variety of reasons, many of which are outside our control. And the sooner you can admit to debt distress, the sooner you are able to reach out and get the help you need.

This is where Kitty Thomas from Debt Angel Solutions comes in with her transformational debt consolidation skills.

In this episode we chat about Kitty’s own experience with debt and why it has inspired her to help others, as well as her mission to remove the stigma around debt. We then discuss the warning signs we should look for which indicate debt distress and how getting out debt is completely life changing. Very importantly Kitty explains why bankruptcy is not the only answer to relieve debt, you have other options and need to know them all. Finally, we guide you through the very first steps to take if you are in debt distress.

Need a secret weapon for your separation? I have one for you. It’s divorce coaching.

You may not have heard of divorce coaching before. And if you have, you may discard it as an unnecessary extra in your separation process. But you seriously shouldn’t.

In this podcast I chat to Anne-Marie Cade from Divorce Right about all things divorce coaching, and you may be surprised by what you learn.

Our discussion includes what divorce coaching is and how it works, as well as how it will actually save you money, not cost you more. There are so many other benefits of working with a divorce coach so we chat about all of them. And finally, Anne-Marie explains how to find a good divorce and know they are the right one for you. So, you can start you hunt for one as soon as you are ready!

Are you in a rut with your relationship?

Not all relationships are right for us. Or perhaps they were once right, but have run their course, and no longer are. There are many reasons why we stay in a wrong relationship. And these reasons can make it hard to end it.

Sound familiar? If so, this podcast with Relationship Expert, Leah, from Honour Your Breakup is well-worth the 30-minute listen.

We chat about how to recognise the warning signs that you may be in the wrong relationship, and how to leave a relationship that is no longer serving you. We discuss why so many of us stay in relationships that are unhealthy and not right. Plus, we learn how to get into the right headspace to finish a relationship. Leah shares her tips to recover from the ‘fallout’ of ending it (even if it wasn’t right, it’s still sad). Finally, and really interestingly, she also teaches us about the biology around a breakup i.e. why you feel like you do. Oh and she even shares her Breakup Boss playlist with us!

It’s so bloody easy to divorce when you know how. When we think of divorce we think of lawyers, big bucks and a long-drawn-out process. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

And to tell us how, I chat to Belinda Eldridge from Divide – Simple Financial Separation.

We cover everything you need to know to DIY your divorce, including the exact criteria that makes you eligible for divorce, as well as the importance of your separation date and how to record it. We discuss the pros and cons of applying for divorce on your own, or as a couple, and how to use the Commonwealth Court Portal to apply for a divorce. Belinda shares details on divorce costs including concessions and comparable costs if you use lawyers. Plus, she tells us about the best divorce video ever. Very importantly, she red flags the mistakes you might make and how to avoid them. And for the next step after divorce she tells us how and when to organise your financial settlement.

It’s a huge move … when it comes to buying property you need to get it 100% right.

For many of us it is overwhelming. So much so, that we never even attempt it.

It is for this reason that I chat to expert and Buyers Agent, Michelle May to get the lowdown on how to buy the right property for you. And believe me, there is LOTS to consider.

Yet, getting on the property ladder is one of the best financial moves we can make as single mums. This information-packed podcast will encourage and guide you in your home-buying adventure.

Listen to us discuss the advantages of purchasing a property as a single mother (yes there are many!), the importance of foresight and whether to buy with our hearts, our heads, or both. Michelle explains the key things to look for to know if our dream home is also a good investment, as well as the biggest mistakes we can make and how to avoid them. We also discuss the pros and cons of using a mortgage broker, and who else we should engage to guide us.