Single Parent Success Stories

Irina Shehovsov
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A podcast that celebrates the accomplishments, challenges, and breakthroughs of single parents as well as interviewing experts to help navigate the post divorce journey. Ranging from a former struggling to make ends meet single mom turned high performance coach to fast paced executive with 4 near death experiences turned the lover of life to an inspirational multi passionate personal coach for businesses, Single Parent Success Stories gets granular about sharing authentic stories: who these women and men are, how they did it, and where they are headed.

  1. Aug 16

    Raising Confident, Resilient Kids After Divorce | Renaye Thornborrow

    What if confidence isn’t something children are born with—but something they can learn? For single parents navigating divorce, separation, or major family changes, one of the biggest worries can be: How is this affecting my child? Renaye Thornborrow believes children can develop the mindset skills they need to navigate change, build confidence, become more resilient, and eventually take responsibility for their own lives. In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Renaye, founder of Adventures in Wisdom, shares how mindset coaching for kids can help children develop confidence, self-esteem, resilience, self-responsibility, and self-leadership from an early age. Together, we explore why a child’s self-talk matters, how parents can help children develop empowering beliefs, and why preparing kids for adulthood sometimes means allowing them to make decisions, experience disappointment, and learn from their mistakes—without removing the love and support they need. You'll learn: • How to build confidence and self-esteem in children • Mindset skills that can support kids through divorce and major life changes • Why self-talk shapes what children believe about themselves • How storytelling can help children develop emotional and mindset skills • Why self-responsibility is so important when raising resilient kids • How to let children make mistakes while still providing support • Ways to encourage independence and better decision-making • How phones and social media can affect children’s well-being • What life coaching for kids looks like • The difference between life coaching for children and counseling or therapy One of Renaye’s most important parenting lessons is that ultimately, we are preparing our children to be on their own. That doesn’t mean leaving them to figure everything out alone. It means gradually helping them take ownership of their thoughts, choices, responsibilities, and lives while knowing their family is still there to support them. Whether you’re parenting after divorce, concerned about your child’s confidence or self-esteem, or simply want to raise confident, resilient children who are prepared for adulthood, this conversation offers practical insights and encouragement for starting young. Connect with Renaye Thornborrow: 🌐 Adventures in Wisdom: https://adventuresinwisdom.com/ Visit Adventures in Wisdom for parent resources, a free coaching story about self-talk, information about life coaching for kids, and a free checklist to help parents explore whether adding a coach to their parenting team may be helpful. 📘 A Parent’s Guide to Life Coaching for Kids: When to Add a Coach to Your Parenting Team https://amzn.to/4g29po8 Connect with Irina: 🌐 Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com 📚 Books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks ↗️ Join PodMatch to find podcast guests or become a guest (affiliate link): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/irina 🎙️ Create studio-quality podcasts & videos with Riverside (affiliate link): https://riverside.sjv.io/DWbW5q

    Raising Confident, Resilient Kids After Divorce | Renaye Thornborrow

  2. Jul 26

    How Single Parents Can Regulate Their Nervous System and Recover from Burnout | Hailey Coleman

    What happens when your body finally says, "Enough"? After surviving a painful separation while raising three young children, Hailey Coleman found herself living in constant survival mode. Ignoring the warning signs of chronic stress eventually led to panic attacks, burnout, and a life-changing realization: your body isn't working against you—it's trying to protect you. In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Hailey shares how learning to regulate her nervous system transformed her life and inspired her to help other overwhelmed women heal from chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and burnout. Together, we explore how nervous system dysregulation affects single parents, the physical signs of living in survival mode, and practical techniques to calm your mind and body before stress takes over. You'll learn: How to recognize the signs of nervous system overloadWhy burnout often begins long before we notice itSimple nervous system regulation techniques you can use anywhereWhy humming helps calm the stress responseHow self-care makes you a stronger parent—not a selfish oneWays to raise emotionally resilient children through healthy boundaries and regulation Whether you're navigating divorce, parenting on your own, recovering from burnout, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, this conversation offers practical tools, hope, and encouragement to help you move from survival mode toward a calmer, more grounded life. Connect with Hailey Coleman 🌐 Website: https://hailey-coleman.com/ 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live.empower/ 🎁 Free Psychic Nervous System Reset Session:https://calendly.com/hc-psychic-lifecoach/empoweredliving Book Mentioned Light Is the New Black by Rebecca Campbell:https://amzn.to/4wuTPHs Connect with Irina Shehovsov 🌐 Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com 📚 Books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks _____________________________ ↗️ Join PodMatch to find podcast guests or become a guest (affiliate link): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/irina

    How Single Parents Can Regulate Their Nervous System and Recover from Burnout | Hailey Coleman

  3. Jul 17

    How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids and Build a Peaceful Home

    Are you tired of yelling at your kids, constant power struggles, and feeling like nothing seems to work? In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, parenting coach Sue Donnellan shares practical positive parenting strategies to help you stop yelling, reduce conflict, and create a calmer, more cooperative home. Drawing from her own journey as a self-described "reformed yeller," Sue explains how fight-free parenting, structured communication, and accountability can transform your relationship with your children. Instead of reacting in the heat of the moment, you'll learn how to prevent power struggles before they begin and build lasting trust with your kids. Whether you're a single parent, navigating co-parenting, or simply looking for better parenting techniques, this episode is packed with practical advice you can start using today. How to stop yelling at your kids without feeling guiltyPositive parenting strategies that reduce power strugglesHow to raise cooperative, responsible childrenPractical ways to prevent behavior problems before they startHow to handle sibling conflict without escalating argumentsWhy curiosity and listening build stronger parent-child relationshipsThe communication shift that creates a calmer, more peaceful home If you're searching for practical parenting advice, positive discipline techniques, or simple ways to get your kids to listen without yelling, this conversation offers actionable tools to help your family thrive. Connect with Sue Donnellan: 🌐 Website: https://askmomparenting.com 📖 Book: Secrets to Parenting Without Giving a F*ck https://amzn.to/4w8kDNp 📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@AskMomParenting 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/askmomparenting 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/askmomparenting Connect with Irina Shehovsov: 🎙️ Follow Single Parent Success Stories for weekly conversations on parenting, resilience, healing, and rebuilding after life's biggest challenges. 🌐 Website: https://www.irinashehovsov.com 📚 Books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks _____________________________ ↗️ Join PodMatch to find podcast guests or become a guest (affiliate link): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/irina

    How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids and Build a Peaceful Home

  4. Jun 29

    How Chronic Stress Affects Your Health: Healing Emotional Pain and Childhood Trauma

    Can chronic stress and unresolved emotional pain affect your physical health? In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Irina Shehovsov sits down with Deepak Chari, engineer, certified biofeedback specialist, and co-founder of the Chari Center of Health, to explore the powerful connection between chronic stress, childhood trauma, emotional healing, and long-term health. Deepak shares the deeply personal story of losing his father to a heart attack at just 51 years old after years of living with chronic workplace stress. Growing up in a single-parent household after his father's sudden passing shaped his understanding of resilience, emotional well-being, and the importance of addressing unresolved stress before it impacts our health. Together, they discuss how childhood experiences, bullying, grief, anxiety, and suppressed emotions can influence our lives for decades—and why emotional healing is essential for both parents and children. In this episode, you'll discover: How chronic stress affects your physical and emotional health The connection between childhood trauma and adult well-being Why unresolved emotions don't simply disappear The impact of grief, bullying, and emotional suppression Practical strategies for managing stress and regulating your nervous system A simple breathing technique to reduce anxiety and emotional overwhelm Advice for single parents raising emotionally resilient children How healing yourself can help break generational patterns Whether you're navigating life after loss, raising children on your own, recovering from childhood trauma, or simply looking for healthier ways to manage stress, this conversation offers hope, practical tools, and encouragement for your healing journey. Guest: Deepak Chari Connect with Deepak: https://www.fastanxietyhelp.com Join Reclaim Your Life Book Launch Support Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rylbook 🌐 https://www.irinashehovsov.com 📚 Explore Irina's books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks 🔗 All Links: https://linktr.ee/irina089 _____________________________ ↗️ Join PodMatch to find podcast guests or become a guest (affiliate link): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/irina

    How Chronic Stress Affects Your Health: Healing Emotional Pain and Childhood Trauma

  5. Jun 21

    What Children of Divorce Wish Parents Knew | Jennifer Pilates

    What is it like growing up between divorced parents? Jennifer Pilates shares her experience as a child caught in the middle of divorce, the lasting impact of parental conflict, and the lessons she wishes more parents understood. Together, we explore childhood resilience, emotional healing, co-parenting, nervous system regulation, and what children carry into adulthood when family relationships become complicated. This episode is for single parents, co-parents, adult children of divorce, and anyone committed to breaking unhealthy family patterns and creating a healthier future for the next generation. 🔗 Connect With Jennifer Pilates: Website: http://jenniferpilates.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpilates/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejenniferpilates/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.pilates.1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkhV033DQEauG2X9AKs7mLA 📖 Explore Irina’s books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks ☕ Support this podcast: https://account.venmo.com/u/Irina-Shehovsov 🔔 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@happinessacademy_ #ChildrenOfDivorce #DivorceAndChildren #CoParenting #SingleParentSupport #ParentingAfterDivorce #ChildhoodTrauma #EmotionalHealing #AdultChildrenOfDivorce #Resilience #SingleParentSuccessStories _____________________________ ↗️ Join PodMatch to find podcast guests or become a guest (affiliate link): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/irina

    What Children of Divorce Wish Parents Knew | Jennifer Pilates

  6. Jun 14

    Financial Shame, Money Beliefs & Healing Your Relationship with Money | Jennifer Edwards

    Many people believe they're bad with money. They think they lack discipline, make poor decisions, or simply aren't good at managing finances. But what if the real problem isn't money at all? In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, financial therapist and Certified Financial Planner Jennifer Edwards explores the deeper emotional and psychological factors that shape our relationship with money. From financial shame and limiting beliefs to nervous system regulation and childhood experiences, Jennifer explains why so many people feel stuck financially—and how to begin creating lasting change. Together, we discuss how subconscious money beliefs influence financial behavior, why stress can sabotage financial decisions, and practical tools for rebuilding financial confidence with compassion instead of self-criticism. Whether you're a single parent navigating financial pressure, recovering from a major life transition, or simply looking to improve your relationship with money, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical steps toward greater financial wellness. In This Episode: • Why financial shame develops and how to overcome it • The connection between money mindset and financial behavior • How childhood experiences shape money beliefs • Why nervous system regulation matters for financial decisions • Common limiting beliefs that keep people financially stuck • A powerful exercise to uncover subconscious money patterns • Practical ways to build financial confidence and self-trust About Jennifer Edwards Jennifer Edwards is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Financial Therapist who helps individuals understand the emotional, relational, and behavioral forces shaping their financial lives. Through her Seven-Layer Financial Wellness Framework, she empowers people to move beyond shame and build healthier, more confident relationships with money. Connect with Jennifer: Website: https://www.breakthroughfinancialwellness.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-edwards-cfp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btfinancialwellness/ If this episode resonates with you, please follow, rate, and share Single Parent Success Stories to help more parents discover hope, resilience, and practical tools for rebuilding life after major transitions. 📖 Explore Irina’s books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks ☕ Support this podcast: https://account.venmo.com/u/Irina-Shehovsov #MoneyMindset #FinancialShame #FinancialWellness #PersonalFinance #FinancialTherapy #MoneyBeliefs #FinancialConfidence #SingleParentSuccessStories #FinancialAnxiety #relationshipwithmoney _____________________________ ↗️ Join PodMatch to find podcast guests or become a guest (affiliate link): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/irina

    Financial Shame, Money Beliefs & Healing Your Relationship with Money | Jennifer Edwards

  7. Jun 5

    Ending a Marriage Without Destroying Your Family with Manisha Patel

    Divorce is one of life's most difficult transitions—but it doesn't have to destroy your family. In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Irina Shehovsov sits down with family law attorney and collaborative divorce professional Manisha Patel to discuss a different approach to separation—one that prioritizes children, reduces conflict, and helps families move forward with greater peace and stability. Manisha explains how collaborative divorce and mediation can provide alternatives to costly courtroom battles, why children should never be placed in the middle of parental conflict, and how parents can make decisions that support their family's long-term wellbeing. Whether you're considering divorce, navigating separation, dealing with custody concerns, or looking for healthier ways to move through a family transition, this conversation offers practical guidance, emotional reassurance, and hope. In this episode, you'll learn: • What collaborative divorce is and how it differs from litigation • Why protecting children emotionally should be every parent's top priority • Common mistakes parents make during separation • How divorce impacts children long after the legal process ends • The benefits of mediation and alternative dispute resolution • Why divorce doesn't end your parenting relationship • How to reduce stress, conflict, and unnecessary trauma • Practical steps for creating a more peaceful path forward Manisha also shares insights from her upcoming book, End Your Marriage Peacefully, and explains why understanding your options can help families make more informed decisions during one of life's most challenging seasons. If you're feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or worried about the future, this episode is a reminder that there is another way—and that even difficult endings can become the foundation for healthier new beginnings. #DivorceSupport #CollaborativeDivorce #SingleParentSuccessStories #DivorceRecovery #CoParenting #FamilyLaw #ParentingAfterDivorce #Resilience #podmatch #singleparents 🔗 Connect With Manisha Patel: https://www.lawofficeofmpp.com 📖 Explore Irina’s books: https://www.irinashehovsov.com/mybooks ☕ Support the podcast https://account.venmo.com/u/Irina-Shehovsov _____________________________ ↗️ Join PodMatch to find podcast guests or become a guest (affiliate link): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/irina

    Ending a Marriage Without Destroying Your Family with Manisha Patel

  8. May 24

    The Hidden Problem Nobody Solves During Divorce | Support for Single Parents & Families

    Divorce changes more than relationships. It changes finances, parenting, emotional stability, and the support systems families depend on. In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Ron Platt discusses the hidden challenges many single and divorced parents face — including financial stress, emotional overwhelm, lack of support, and rebuilding life during major transitions. Ron shares: • why many divorced parents feel isolated • the practical realities of single parenting • foster parenting and supporting children through trauma • rebuilding trust and family stability • why support systems matter after separation • the mission behind NASDF • resources available for divorced and single-parent families • child support protection and financial support solutions This conversation explores the often-overlooked reality of rebuilding life after divorce and why families need stronger emotional, financial, and community support during difficult transitions. Topics include: divorce recovery, single parenting, child support, co-parenting, foster parenting, emotional resilience, family support systems, and rebuilding after separation. 🔗 Connect With Ron Platt https://www.nasdf.org/ ☕ Support the podcast https://account.venmo.com/u/Irina-Shehovsov _____________________________ ↗️ Join PodMatch to find podcast guests or become a guest (affiliate link): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/irina #podmatch #singleparents

    The Hidden Problem Nobody Solves During Divorce | Support for Single Parents & Families
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A podcast that celebrates the accomplishments, challenges, and breakthroughs of single parents as well as interviewing experts to help navigate the post divorce journey. Ranging from a former struggling to make ends meet single mom turned high performance coach to fast paced executive with 4 near death experiences turned the lover of life to an inspirational multi passionate personal coach for businesses, Single Parent Success Stories gets granular about sharing authentic stories: who these women and men are, how they did it, and where they are headed.

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