XandtheSingleMom Podcast

Yasmin Thomas
  • 5.0 (8)
  • Parenting
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This podcast is for—and about—single mothers. We're here to help you choose your path with purpose, overcome obstacles with strength, and offer insight as you raise the next generation. Here, we believe in sharing truth—with a touch of sugar and spice. Welcome to our introduction episode!!

  1. May 26

    The Weight We Carry: When Life Didn't Go the Way You Planned | EP 42

    Hello, my Queens and welcome to another episode of X.S.M. (X and the Single Mom) Podcast Episode 42 Re: The Weight We Carry: When Life Didn't Go the Way You Planned In this episode of X and the Single Mom, we talk about the emotional weight many single moms carry when life does not turn out the way they expected. We discuss grieving the life you imagined, the pressure of social media, starting again, and why being strong does not mean being emotionless.  In this episode: ·       Grieving the life you expected ·       How social media creates unrealistic expectations ·       Why starting over is not failure ·       The pressure to be everything for everyone ·       Why strong does not mean emotionless Call to action: Visit xandthesinglemom.com. Subscribe, share, and send this episode to a Queen who needs encouragement today. Special Offer: The first 20 people who email XSMpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line "I Want It" will receive a free resource: 10 Self-Care Hacks for Busy Single-Moms. Connect: Thank you for listening to another episode of X and the Single Mom Podcast.  Please contact me via email @ xsmpodcast@gmail.com and / or visit the website: http://www.xandthesinglemom.com   Warmly, Yasmin (your creator & host)

    22 min

  2. May 10

    Super Mother, Not the Father: A Mother's Day Special for Single Moms | EP41

    Hello, my Queens and welcome to another episode of X.S.M. (X and the Single Mom) Podcast Episode 41: Mother's Day Special | Single Moms – Super Moms & That Is Enough Happy Mother's Day to every mother, this podcast is for every single mom, tired mom, praying mom, the mom who keeps showing up even when life feels heavy. In this special Mother's Day episode of X and the Single Mom, we are celebrating the beauty, strength, sacrifice, and sacred responsibility of motherhood. But we are also having an honest conversation about a phrase many single moms have said before: "I'm the mother and the father." This episode lovingly reminds single moms that you do not have to carry a title that was never yours to prove your strength. A father's role is a separate role with separate responsibilities, and trying to carry both can create an emotional burden you were never meant to bare. -          You are not the mother and the father. -          You are the mother. -          And motherhood is powerful all by itself. In this episode, we talk about honoring your role, releasing unnecessary pressure, understanding the difference between standing in the gap and becoming someone, you are not, and remembering that being a super mom does not mean being everything to everybody: You are allowed to need help, build support, admit that one person cannot (nor should they want to) replace an entire role. Remember, especially on this day.  You are still worthy of honor. This Mother's Day, the message is simple: You are not a substitute father. You are not required to be two people, trying to take on dual rolls. Most of you are super moms and that is more than enough. Thank you for being part of this journey. If this episode speaks to you, share it with another mom who needs it. Special Offer: The first 20 people who email XSMpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line "I Want It" will receive a free resource: 10 Self-Care Hacks for Busy Single-Moms. Connect: Thank you for listening to another episode of X and the Single Mom Podcast.  Please contact me via email @ xsmpodcast@gmail.com and / or visit the website: http://www.xandthesinglemom.com   Warmly, Yasmin (your creator & host)

    17 min

  3. May 1

    Single Mom Reality Check: Soft Life vs Real Life | EP 40

    Hello, my Queens and welcome to another episode of X.S.M. (X and the Single Mom) Podcast Episode 40: Soft Life vs. Real Life | What Actually Works for Single Moms - Reality Check In a world full of highlight reels and "soft life" aesthetics, it's easy to lose sight of what real life truly requires especially as a single mom. In this special 40th episode, your host breaks down the difference between what looks good online and what normally works in everyday life. This conversation is about priorities, responsibility, peace, and making choices that support you and your children long-term. No fluff just real talk, practical perspective, and a reminder that balance is built, not posted. Thank you for being part of this journey. If this episode speaks to you, share it with another mom who needs it. Special Offer: The first 20 people who email XSMpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line "I Want It" will receive a free resource: 10 Self-Care Hacks for Busy Single-Moms. Connect: Thank you for listening to another episode of X and the Single Mom Podcast.  Please contact me via email @ xsmpodcast@gmail.com and / or visit the website: http://www.xandthesinglemom.com   Warmly, Yasmin (your creator & host)

    17 min

  4. Apr 12

    How to handle an Inconsistent Co-Parent without losing your peace

    Hello, my Queens and welcome to another episode of XSM (X and the Single Mom) Podcast Episode 39: How to handle an Inconsistent Co-Parent without losing your peace In this episode, your HOST is sitting down with you to talk about something many moms quietly carry an inconsistent co-parent. One minute they show up, the next they disappear, and you're left picking up the pieces. We're going to walk through how to protect your peace, create stability for your child, and stop overcompensating for someone else's inconsistency. This is about shifting your mindset, setting firm boundaries, and leading your household with strength and clarity no confusion, no chaos. I appreciate you for spending this time with me. If this message touched you, helped you, or made you think, please share this episode with another single mom who may need a little guidance and support right now. Special Offer: The first 20 people who email XSMpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line "I Want It" will receive a free resource: 10 Self-Care Hacks for Busy Single-Moms. Connect: Thank you for listening to another episode of X and the Single Mom Podcast.  Please contact me via email @ xsmpodcast@gmail.com and / or visit the website: http://www.xandthesinglemom.com Warmly, Yasmin (your creator & host)

    17 min

  5. Mar 24

    Shout Out to Single Dads: Supporting Single Fathers EP37

    Hello Queens: RE: Shout Out to Single Dads: Supporting Single Fathers | EP37 This episode is a heartfelt tribute to single fathers who are carrying so much and still showing up for their children with love, strength, and determination. Too often, single dads are overlooked, but this episode is meant to honor the men who are making sacrifices, standing in the gap, and doing the hard work of parenting every single day. While this conversation is dedicated to single fathers, moms can absolutely listen too, because the message of love, sacrifice, parenting, and self-care speaks to all of us. And to show a little extra love, the first 20 people who email XSMpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line "I Want It" will receive a free resource: 10 Self-Care Hacks for Busy Single-Parents. Sometimes the people who stay strong for everyone else need encouragement too. This one is for them. In this special episode, I'm giving a well-deserved shout-out to single fathers. This conversation is for the dads who are doing their best, making sacrifices, and showing up for their children day after day. Single dads do not always get the recognition they deserve, and this episode is a reminder that their efforts matter. Their love matters. Their presence matters. Moms are welcome to listen as well, because the encouragement in this episode is for anyone carrying the weight of parenting and trying to hold everything together. In this episode: A special shout-out to single fathers Encouragement for parents carrying a heavy load Recognition of the sacrifices single parents make A reminder that self-care matters too Special Offer: The first 20 people who email XSMpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line "I Want It" will receive a free resource: 10 Self-Care Hacks for Busy Single-Parents. Connect: Email: XSMpodcast@gmail.com #SingleDads  #SingleFathers #ParentingSupport #SelfCareForParents  #SingleParentLife #FatherhoodMatters #XSMPodcast #BusyParents Thank you for listening to another episode of X and the Single Mom Podcast.  Please contact me via email @ xsmpodcast@gmail.com and visit the website: http://www.xandthesinglemom.com Warmly, Yasmin (your creator & host)

    13 min

  6. Mar 12

    Single Mom Burnout - How to Protect your Peace | EP36

    Hello Queens: Single Mom Burnout - How to Protect your Peace | EP36 The Final Chapter of the Thriving, Not Just Surviving Series How to Protect Your Peace: A Single Mom's Guide to Intentional Living In the final episode of the Thriving, Not Just Surviving series, Yasmin talks about what it really means to move beyond constant crisis and begins living with intention, peace, and self-worth. Many single moms spend years in "survivor mode" — doing what must be done just to get through the day. In this episode, Yasmin explores how to recognize survivor mode, why it's so hard to leave behind, and the small but powerful steps that can help you reclaim rest, joy, and emotional balance. Because Queens you weren't meant to just survive. You were meant to thrive. Thank you for listening to another episode of X and the Single Mom Podcast.  Please contact me via email @ xsmpodcast@gmail.com and visit the website: http://www.xandthesinglemom.com Warmly, Yasmin (your creator & host) P.S. I know right now most of you aren't looking for a '5-step plan to thrive'you're just tryi ng to make it to bedtime. So, I put together a 'Surviving NOT Thriving' checklist with my top 10 tips for getting through the hardest days. I'm giving this to the first 20 single moms who email me at xsmpodcast@gmail.com with the subject line 'I want it.' I'm keeping it small because I want to hear back from you on which tip/tips actually gave you a breather today. If you're listening while driving, the email address is also listed in the closing signature.

    15 min

  7. Feb 1

    Single Mom Survival Mode: Tips to reclaim your joy - EP35

    Hello Queens, Re: Single Mom Survival Mode: Tips to reclaim your joy - EP35 This is the fourth installment of our "Thriving, Not Just Surviving" series, we're shifting gears - from simply making it to finally starting to let go of survival mode It's time to breathe, release, and truly make the decison and take steps to truly LIVE. Thank you for listening to another episode of X and the Single Mom Podcast.  Please contact me via email @ xsmpodcast@gmail.com and visit the website: http://www.xandthesinglemom.com Warmly, Yasmin (your creator & host)

    22 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    How to Focus on Who You're Becoming: Living Like Her as a Single Mom- EP34

    Greetings Queens and Happy New Year. Wow 2025 almost over.   Re: How to Focus on Who You're Becoming: Living Like Her as a Single Mom- EP34 In this episode of X and the Single Mom, the third installment of "Thriving not just Surviving" series, we are sharing what it means to live like the women you're becoming- the stronger, wiser women who is aligning with her purpose. It is time to move from surviving to thriving by making choices that match with your future, your future self.  Let's talk growth, mindset shifts, less emotional decision, more firm choices, and becoming her. Warmly, Your Host Y S Thomas http://www.xandthesinglemom.com

    13 min
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This podcast is for—and about—single mothers. We're here to help you choose your path with purpose, overcome obstacles with strength, and offer insight as you raise the next generation. Here, we believe in sharing truth—with a touch of sugar and spice. Welcome to our introduction episode!!

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  • Creator
    Yasmin Thomas
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © March 2015
  • Show Website
    XandtheSingleMom Podcast