STOP. Telling Me to Relax...For Single Moms Who Don't Have Time to Chill

Veronica Welch
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While managing every responsibility alone, single mothers are often told, “Why don’t you just relax?” Between parenting, working full time, managing a household, paying the bills, staying healthy, maintaining a social or dating life, and trying to get some sleep. There is little time to do so. Stop.Telling Me to Relax is a podcast where single mothers share their real, unfiltered stories—the worry, heartbreak, financial strain, life-changing decisions, and the joy and growth that come with them. STOP. Telling Me to Relax creates a space to confront the stigma and isolation of single motherhood. While celebrating the resilience, confidence, and wisdom only single motherhood can foster. ******************** Follow on social media: Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG Tik Tok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT Linktree: linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax Contact Information: Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com Instagram: @vwelch85 Monetary Support for Stop Telling Me to Relax Welcome HERE  - - - - - - - - > Venmo   PayPal

  1. Aug 13

    What Is Going On In Massachusetts? - Maternal Malice Pt. 2

    After watching the trial, my entire view on the Lindsay Clancy case completely shifted. What initially looked like a case with some holes that question her post partum psycosis defense. Now feels like a devastating failure of postpartum care, mental health treatment, and the justice system. I no longer believe this is a case of premeditated first-degree murder. The courtroom footage, medical testimony, and autopsy evidence point me somewhere else entirely. In episode 21, I continue the conversation on maternal malice- moms who murder. Highlighting the exact details that changed my mind in the case of Lindsay Clancy: the prosecution's use of autopsy images, Lindsay's visible anguish in court, the role of postpartum psychosis, her medical care, and the online conspiracy theories surrounding Patrick Clancy. - - - - - - - - - - Explore some of my favorite YouTube content on the Clancy case, mental illness and self-harm. J.D. - A Lawyer Explains Lawyer You Know Psychiatrist Listens to Lindsay Clancy Insanity Defense - Dr. Josef Yale Courses - Suicide Part 1: The Rationality ____ ____ ____ ____ ___ Follow on Social Media: IG: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG TikTok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com

  2. Jul 31

    Maternal Malice

    Most women aren’t just obsessed with true crime; they're drawn to stories that can expose a dark, often hidden side of motherhood. This episode of Stop Telling Me to Relax, dives into some cases of mothers who've commited crimes — from murder to financial deceit & child abuse. With a mix of detailed case analysis and raw emotional insights. Episode 20 is essential listening for anyone intrigued by true crime, financial greed or serious mental illness (SMI). Highlighting how societal pressures to have the "perfect family", can backfire into long term devastating consequences. Kouri Richards, a Utah real estate agent who murdered her husband by poisoning. Then tried to craft a narrative of grief through a children's book.Betty Broderick, an infamous case from the 80s. San Diego housewife whose bitter divorce and deep-seated resentment led her to shoot her ex-husband and his new wife.Lindsay Clancy, a mom suffering from postpartum psychosis who strangled her three young children before trying to take her own life. **REPUBLISHED ON 07/30/26 w/ AUDIO QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS More on Kouri Richins: Kouri Richins: Behind The Facade: Full Episode Grief Author Murder Trial -Utah vs. Kouri Richins Full Sentencing More on Betty Broderick: Ex Wife Kills Husband & New Wife | The Case of Betty Broderick - dreading (Crime & Psychology) YouTube Betty Testifies [Part 1] CA vs. Broderick (1991) - Court TV Trial Archive More On Lindsay Clancy: The Lindsay Clancy Case: A Family Tragedy On Trial | Case by Case - 48 Hours A Husband in the Aftermath of His Wife's Unfathomable Act - The New Yorker Labor & Delivery Nurse Strangles All 3 Children After Sending Husband Away | Ashleigh Bandfield x Drop Dead Serious - YouTube Postpartum Psychosis Made Her Kill Her 3 Daugthers | Not Carol - YouTube ____ ____ ____ ____ ___ Follow on Social Media: IG: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG TikTok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com

  3. Jun 17

    Scratching the Surface of Success

    Ohio (USA) resident Erin Sheen is a single mom to a 15 year old teenage daughter. Erin has recently made the transition from a successful 30 year career as a corporate recruiter for Fortune 500 companies and Big 4 public accounting firms. To transforming her weekend side hustle into a bustling business. Owning and operating multi locations of a children's lice removal buisness throughout the mid west - The Lice Nanny. In episode 18, Erin discusses her planned path to motherhood. Choosing to embrace the option of single motherhood in her late 30s through fertility treatments. Erin shares the unexpected joys of traveling that path and the hurdles faced along the way. Our conversation exemplifies how strategic thinking, choosing the road less traveled and embracing setbacks can transform your life. -------- For more information on The Lice Nanny visit her website: https://www.licenanniesusa.com/ Follow on social media: Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG Tik Tok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT Linktree: linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax Contact Information: Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com Instagram: @vwelch85 Monetary Support Welcome HERE  - - - - - - - - > Venmo   PayPal

  4. May 22

    Guess Who's Back...Back Again

    5, 4, 3, 2, 1....Recording 🔘 🎥🎙 STOP. Telling Me to Relax returns after a 2 month break! Under the guise of anonymity that Reddit thrives off of. Episode 18 dives into anonymous posts from various communities on Reddit for single mothers. Hearing from mothers across the globe who are experiencing the isolation and loneliness experienced in young motherhood. The the importance of setting boundaries with grandparents to focus on prioritizing self-care. Experiencing the betrayal and resulting bitterness and depression the trauma of single motherhood may foster. The conversation concludes with a focus on a very famous once single young mom and how her experiences may help us all realize that. No matter what our lives look like. We all experience the same single mom struggles. - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow on social media: Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG Tik Tok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT Linktree: linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax Contact Information: Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com Instagram: @vwelch85 Monetary Support Welcome HERE  - - - - - - - - > Venmo   PayPal

  5. Mar 21

    We Need to Talk About Taylor Frankie Paul

    This episode dives into the explosive and deeply complex situation surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul, a TikTok influencer and reality star, and her tumultuous relationships and mental health struggles. We'll analyze the lessons single mothers and women can learn from her recent experiences, focusing on self-worth, boundaries, and mental health.  Watch Here on Hulu -------- > The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Check out additional content on Taylor Frankie Paul: POV from a former Mormon Mom  Life, take two!  Mom Influencers Juicy Scoop w/ Heather Mcdonald Clinical POV on DV arrest and TFP's mental health Denise Brady, Licsensed Therapist Detailed breakdown on soft swinging scandal She's Speaking with Emily Hanks -- --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow on social media: Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG Tik Tok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT Linktree: linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax Contact Information: Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com Instagram: @vwelch85 Monetary Support Welcome HERE  - - - - - - - - > Venmo   PayPal

  6. Mar 9

    Glow Through It

    Samantha Dench—a licensed esthetician, functional medicine practitioner, entrepreneur, and single mother of three teenagers has an honest conversation about motherhood, reinvention, and self-care. Samantha shares her personal journey through marriage, divorce, and raising teens while building a career rooted in helping others feel confident in their skin. From relocating to Austin, Texas, to navigating the realities of dating as a single parent, she opens up about the emotional and practical challenges that shape life after divorce. With more than two decades of experience in the skincare industry, Samantha has built a reputation for taking a holistic approach to skin health. As the founder of Skin Deep Esthetics + Wellness, she focuses on addressing the root causes of skin issues by exploring the connection between internal wellness and external beauty. In this episode, she explains how factors like gut health, hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle choices all play a role in achieving healthy skin. Samantha also discusses her work educating both clients and professionals on functional skincare, as well as her podcast, The Functional Aesthetician Podcast, where she dives deeper into the science behind skin health. She shares how blending functional medicine with esthetics allows people to look beyond surface-level treatments and instead understand how the body works as a whole. Samantha is also the founder of Zozo Skincare, a safe skincare line designed specifically for tweens. As a busy single mom and entrepreneur, she emphasizes the importance of self-care— making space to recharge. This episode offers thoughtful insights on parenting teens, rebuilding after divorce, and why caring for yourself is essential for single mothers. Connect with Samantha: www.skindeepil.com  Instagram: @skindeepil The Functional Aesthetician - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -- Contact Information: Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com  Follow on social media: Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG Tik Tok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT Linktree: linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax *Monetary Support Welcome HERE  - - - - - - - - > Venmo   PayPal

  7. Feb 13

    Postpartum, Pressure, and Finding Power

    Residing in England’s West Midlands town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Elizabeth (Liz) is a 34 year old single mum, candidly sharing her experiences of the transition into pregnancy, sobriety, and single motherhood. With humility, opens up about pregnancy body image struggles, quiet resentment towards her ex partner, mum guilt, and the pressure of cultural myths that romanticize motherhood—revealing what no one talks about. Liz reflects on overcoming alcohol dependence, resisting “mommy wine” culture, and protecting her mental health as a single mother. She shares the mindset shifts that helped her reclaim control, build confidence, and transform her identity from overwhelmed to empowered. With the resilience and knowledge she has gained over the past few years, Liz now heads a platform that supports overwhelmed moms in feeling steadier and more like themselves again—without being told to just “relax.” Connect with Liz: Email:  thefulfilledmumcoach@gmail.com Instagram:@elizabethcatherinemonroe Facebook: Elizabeth Catherine Monroe   - -- --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow on social media: Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG Tik Tok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT Linktree: linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax Contact Information: Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com Instagram: @vwelch85 Monetary Support Welcome HERE  - - - - - - - - > Venmo   PayPal

  8. Jan 28

    Dump Them

    I couldn't keep my mouth shut! This episode of "Stop Telling Me to Relax," dives into the recent drama surrounding Ashley Tisdale and the article published in 'The Cut' titled "Leaving My Toxic Mom Group." Written by Tisdale, in the article she reveals her decision to leave a friend group, a group that consists of other famous mothers. A decision that was made after feeling "iced out" and excluded. Exploring the implications of Tisdale's behavior and how her behavior contributed to her exclusion. Extending the conversation to emphasize the differences in experiences between privileged mothers and those in more challenging circumstances, particularly single mothers. Who often face their own struggles without the luxury the inclusion of social groups. This episode also touches on reality star of 'Teen Mom 2' Kali Lowry, who is a mother of 7 children from multiple partners. Critiqueing the societal perceptions of Lowry's parenting choices and the implications of her relationships on her children. Emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and accountability in parenting/dating as a single mother. The discussion wraps up with Teyana Taylor, an actress, singer, and rapper, recently won a Golden Globe for her role in a movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Highlighting Teyana's emotional acceptance speech and her rise as an underdog in the industry. Connecting Teyana's professional success to her decision to leave a toxic marriage, which allowed her to focus on her career and personal growth. Watch Tenaya Taylor's inspirational Golden Globes Acceptance Speech -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG Tik Tok: @stoptellingmetorelax_Tiktok Linktree: linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax   CONTACT INFO Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com Instagram: @vwelch85

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While managing every responsibility alone, single mothers are often told, “Why don’t you just relax?” Between parenting, working full time, managing a household, paying the bills, staying healthy, maintaining a social or dating life, and trying to get some sleep. There is little time to do so. Stop.Telling Me to Relax is a podcast where single mothers share their real, unfiltered stories—the worry, heartbreak, financial strain, life-changing decisions, and the joy and growth that come with them. STOP. Telling Me to Relax creates a space to confront the stigma and isolation of single motherhood. While celebrating the resilience, confidence, and wisdom only single motherhood can foster. ******************** Follow on social media: Instagram: @stoptellingmetorelax_IG Tik Tok: @stoptellingmetorelax_TT Linktree: linktr.ee/stoptellingmetorelax Contact Information: Veronica Welch Email: stoptellingmetorelax@gmail.com Instagram: @vwelch85 Monetary Support for Stop Telling Me to Relax Welcome HERE  - - - - - - - - > Venmo   PayPal

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