100 episodes

Strong, Single and Human is a uniquely real podcast dedicated to all the single parents navigating through the challenges of raising children alone.

No matter how you became a single parent, it is the hardest thing you will ever do. We talk about the real side of single parenting with all its impacts, worries and issues,.

Listen to interviews with single parents who have dealt with many challenging situations and come through the other side.

Strong Single and Human Claire Martin

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.8 • 4 Ratings

Strong, Single and Human is a uniquely real podcast dedicated to all the single parents navigating through the challenges of raising children alone.

No matter how you became a single parent, it is the hardest thing you will ever do. We talk about the real side of single parenting with all its impacts, worries and issues,.

Listen to interviews with single parents who have dealt with many challenging situations and come through the other side.

    EP152 - Sandy Stream - The Courage Circle

    EP152 - Sandy Stream - The Courage Circle

    Sandy Stream is an inspiring individual who has dedicated her life to promoting peace, inner strength, and personal growth. As an accomplished author and activist, Sandy's work is grounded in the firm belief that every individual has the capacity to discover their inner peace and cultivate warrior-like strength within themselves.
     
    Before embarking on her journey as a facilitator and workshop leader, Sandy spent 20 years teaching law. Her experience in the legal field allowed her to witness the challenges and struggles faced by individuals caught up in conflicts and legal battles. This exposure inspired her to explore alternative paths to resolving conflicts and finding peace, both within oneself and in interpersonal relationships.
    In addition to her professional endeavors, Sandy has also embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood, raising two children. Through the experiences of motherhood and her own personal journey, she gained valuable insights and wisdom that further shaped her approach to life and her dedication to helping others.
    Having faced numerous adversities and life lessons, Sandy decided to channel her efforts toward facilitating workshops for both young and experienced adults. Her workshops aim to empower individuals to embrace peace and tap into their inner strength, fostering personal growth and resilience. Sandy encourages participants to reflect on their own lives, confront their fears, and develop strategies to live more peacefully and powerfully.
    Her approach is rooted in compassion, understanding, and a genuine desire to empower others.
     
    Find Sandy at
    https://thecouragecircle.com/
    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/84552279-the-courage-circle
    https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-courage-circle-sandy-stream/1143277101
    https://www.meetup.com/the-courage-circle-with-sandy-stream/events/293757965/

    • 1 hr 2 min
    EP151 Veronica Williams - Empowering Women, Igniting Leadership – Alliance Seminars Coaching

    EP151 Veronica Williams - Empowering Women, Igniting Leadership – Alliance Seminars Coaching

    Veronica Williams is the Co-Founder of Alliance Seminars Coaching, a veteran-owned, faith-based organization dedicated to providing coaching services, motivational speaking, and certified workshops. With a profound mission to enhance personal and professional relationships, Veronica and her team collaborate with individuals and organizations, focusing on improving leadership skills and fostering a positive business culture.
    Veronica's life journey has been marked by challenges and triumphs, shaping her perspective on resilience and personal growth. Her mantra, "you are only in your storm as long as you allow yourself to be in it," reflects her steadfast belief in the power of self-determination and overcoming adversity.
    Throughout her ministry of service, Veronica has identified a calling to equip today's women for the challenges of tomorrow. She has been a dynamic presence at workshops, retreats, conferences, and roundtables, empowering both single and married women. What distinguishes Veronica is her ability to connect with others through the shared experiences of life's victories and losses.
    Veronica operates in spiritual gifts as an encourager and teacher, utilizing her coaching and mentoring skills to uplift women of all ages. Her ministry motto, "I am not whole unless my sister is whole," encapsulates her commitment to fostering a supportive community where women can thrive together. Veronica's life, though not without its difficulties, has been remarkably fulfilling, and her dedication to empowering others shines through in her work with Alliance Seminars Coaching.
     
    Find Veronica at
    www.facebook.com/allianceseminars
    www.speakerhub.com/speaker/veronica-williams
     

    • 1 hr 4 min
    EP150 Tracey Taris - Therapist, Speaker, Author - Transforming Lives with Empowerment

    EP150 Tracey Taris - Therapist, Speaker, Author - Transforming Lives with Empowerment

    This weeks guest,  Tracy Taris overcame a childhood of fear, anxiety and self-doubt to become a Licensed Marriage and Relationship Therapist, Speaker and Author of "Many Voices ONE TRUTH". She works extensively with families in crisis including coaching parents with parenting issues. 
    Tracy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over ten years of experience specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. She helps clients who need empowerment due to feelings and beliefs that their life is not within their own control or due to overall feelings of not being “good enough” or “worthy.” She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
    Tracy holds a Masters of Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, and Bachelor's of Journalism with an Emphasis in Broadcasting from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. She is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 50782) and certified in Prepare-Enrich Marital Preparation and Therapy. She is an active member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the American Association of Christian Counselors.
    Find Tracy at
    www.tracytaris.com
    www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-taris-843a4a21

    • 47 min
    EP149 - Sara Deacon - The Adulting Coach: Empowering Futures, One Confident Step at a Time

    EP149 - Sara Deacon - The Adulting Coach: Empowering Futures, One Confident Step at a Time

    This week's guest, Sara Deacon, aka The Adulting Coach, is on a mission to guide the next generation towards a life filled with their own aspirations rather than societal expectations. Partnering with parents, she supports teens and young adults in their journey to adulthood, empowering them to define their own path, embrace new challenges, make confident decisions, and succeed in adulting.
    Sara's unique approach blends discipline and creativity, providing a balanced center for individuals to connect with their power and passion. Her goal is to instill true confidence, successful adulting, and an element of fun in the process. With infectious energy and optimism, Sara engages young people, challenging them to question assumptions and take purposeful actions toward their goals. Whether doing karate in the garage or delivering thought-provoking performances, Sara inspires individuals at every level of their "adulting" journey.
     
    Find Sara at 
    www.saradeacon.com
    www.linkedin.com/in/saradeacon

    • 1 hr 4 min
    EP148 Rachel Burch -Love Before 100

    EP148 Rachel Burch -Love Before 100

    Rachel Burch, this week's guest, is a versatile individual who transitioned from a career in law to become a transformational coach and stand-up comedian. She hosts the highly popular podcast, Love Before 100, where she shares her unique journey of searching for love while navigating a dating scavenger hunt and bucket list.
    In her 40s and acknowledging her inclination for staying at home, Rachel takes her audience on a humorous and cringe-worthy expedition as she steps out of her comfort zone. Her mission is not only to find love but also to help others feel less alone in the often challenging world of dating. Listeners describe her podcast as "relatable," "raw," "hilarious," and "binge-worthy," catering to both single and married women (and men).
    Residing in Orange County, CA, with her two boys, Rachel enjoys the coastal lifestyle with long walks on the beach and short commutes on the Pacific Coast Highway. She has a keen interest in personal growth, embraces all things 'woo,' and prioritizes healthy living.
    Beyond the quest for love, Rachel is committed to exploring a unique form of personal development—transformation through entertainment. Love Before 100 is a blend of comedy, personal development, vulnerability, dating, romance, and true crime. Described as a mix of Sex and the City and Jackass, the podcast is raw, real, and relatable. It invites laughter, tears, and cringes, offering a unique combination of a reality show, rom-com, and Ted talk. Love Before 100 is positioned as the guilt-free guilty pleasure for those seeking an entertaining and transformative journey through life's adventures.
     
    Find Rachel at
    www.facebook.com/rgburch

    • 45 min
    EP147-Patricia Kasper - Diamond in the Rough with Patricia Kasper

    EP147-Patricia Kasper - Diamond in the Rough with Patricia Kasper

    This weeks guest has a passion for raising awareness about a silent epidemic that affects all of us: every country, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, faith and creed, single or dual parent homes, yet it is stigmatized and not talked about. It is prenatal exposure to alcohol.
    Patricia says if your children are not responding as expected to traditional approaches of parenting or discipline, chances are that the root of the problem is altered wiring in the brain from prenatal exposure to toxins and/or trauma (there are over 50,000 things that can alter the development of a baby in the womb), which means there are biological reasons why rewards and consequences, praise or punishment are not changing their behavior. Patricia isn't about shaming mamas! She just wants to raise awareness. 
    She is also a trainer and neurobehavioral coach, a Certified VIRTUAL Coach, a podcaster with a podcast, Living with FASD. and if that wasn't enough she is writing a book geared to reaching the 16.6 million adults in the US who are impacted by prenatal exposure to alcohol, most of whom have no clue.
    When we understand both how our children's brains, changed by drugs, alcohol and/or trauma, drive their behavior, and as we understand what we bring to the table in our interactions with our children, these shifts will happen.
     
    Find Patricia at
    www.patriciakasper.com
     

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

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4 Ratings

JemFuller ,

Important conversations

Well done on having these courageous conversations and taking the time to make them available

StevieBoyAu ,

Great concept - well executed

Parenting is hard when you do it as team, it is harder again when you separate a bad divorce. It is harder again when you have to do it without a support team around you.

Claire us starting to expose the real difficulties faced by parents today, especially in difficult circumstances.

Thank you Claire for starting the conversation

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