Frolo: The Single Parent Podcast

Frolo

The Frolo Podcast will see host, Zoë Desmond, chatting to fellow single parents and experts about all things related to navigating life as a single parent.Zoë Desmond is the the founder of Frolo, the social networking App and community for single parents.

  1. 11/14/2025

    Co-parenting with a narcissist with Chantal Contorines

    In this episode of the Frolo podcast, Zoë Desmond speaks with Chantel Contorines, a certified high conflict divorce and co-parenting coach. They discuss the complexities of co-parenting with a narcissistic or controlling ex-partner, the ongoing challenges of post-separation abuse and the impact of such dynamics on children. Chantel shares insights on navigating the legal system, the importance of community support and strategies for educating children about healthy relationships.   Listen now to hear more about: 💚 Why co-parenting with a narcissist is often more about counter-parenting 💚 How post-separation abuse can be more damaging than the relationship itself 💚 How narcissists often use the court system to exert control and manipulate their ex-partners 💚 How hope and healing are possible with action and commitment. Abusers rarely change, so it's important to focus on personal empowerment. 🎓 Co-parenting with someone difficult? Co-Parenting & Conflict has seven practical lessons from three co-parenting specialists on boundaries, calmer communication and the family court in England and Wales. £39. 📘 Want support across all of single-parent life? The Empowered Single Parent is Frolo's full course, with nine experts. 💚 Meet single parents near you on the free Frolo app: frolo.com/get-frolo-app ⭐ Follow us on Instagram: @frolo_app ⭐ Read expert advice and real-life stories on the Frolo blog

  2. 10/02/2025

    Navigating divorce with Linzi Kavanagh

    In this episode of the Frolo podcast, Zoë Desmond speaks with Linzi Kavanagh, a coach who specialises in helping women navigate the emotional turmoil of divorce. Linzi shares her personal journey of going from a stay-at-home mom to a successful coach, sharing her feelings on the importance of emotional support, self-care, and rebuilding identity after separation.  The conversation delves into the challenges of parenting post-divorce, co-parenting dynamics, and the significance of teaching children values amidst changing family structures, with plenty of practical tools for emotional regulation. Listen now to hear more about: ❤️ How divorce can drastically alter one's identity and sense of self. ❤️ Why shifting focus from victimhood to action can empower individuals. ❤️ How parenting dynamics change significantly after divorce. ❤️ How modeling accountability teaches children valuable life lessons. 🎓 Co-parenting with someone difficult? Co-Parenting & Conflict has seven practical lessons from three co-parenting specialists on boundaries, calmer communication and the family court in England and Wales. £39. 📘 Want support across all of single-parent life? The Empowered Single Parent is Frolo's full course, with nine experts. 💚 Meet single parents near you on the free Frolo app: frolo.com/get-frolo-app ⭐ Follow us on Instagram: @frolo_app ⭐ Read expert advice and real-life stories on the Frolo blog

  3. 08/28/2025

    Unschooled: Redefining education and family with Caro Giles

    In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Zoë Desmond speaks with writer and single mum of four, Caro Giles, about her new memoir Unschooled: The Story of a Family That Doesn’t Fit In. Caro shares her raw and moving journey of raising four daughters, two of whom cannot access the school syste, and how she’s had to fight against a system that was never designed for them. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt unheard, unseen or pushed to the edges by systems that expect all families to fit one mould. Caro’s story is one of advocacy, exhaustion, creativity and the fierce love of a mother determined to carve out a life where her family can truly thrive. Listen now to hear more about: ❤️ Why Caro chose to homeschool (and why it wasn’t a “lifestyle choice”) ❤️ How the education system is failing neurodivergent kids ❤️ How to support families like Caro’s and push for systemic change ❤️ How to build community when your situation is incredibly isolating 🎓 Worried about how your child is coping? Supporting Your Kids has five practical lessons from author Rachel Kelly and coach Nat Harrison, from young children to teens, including SEN and neurodivergent children. £29. 📘 Want support across all of single-parent life? The Empowered Single Parent is Frolo's full course, with nine experts. 💚 Meet single parents near you on the free Frolo app: frolo.com/get-frolo-app ⭐ Follow us on Instagram: @frolo_app ⭐ Read expert advice and real-life stories on the Frolo blog

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The Frolo Podcast will see host, Zoë Desmond, chatting to fellow single parents and experts about all things related to navigating life as a single parent.Zoë Desmond is the the founder of Frolo, the social networking App and community for single parents.