The Esme Graff Podcast

Esme Graff

Welcome to The Esme Graff Podcast: A Faith-Based Resource for Divorced and Single Moms! Are you a divorced single mom looking for hope, wisdom, and practical advice? Or a Christian woman navigating life after divorce, trying to balance faith, motherhood, and a career? You’re in the right place! Hi, I’m Esme Graff—Christian author, speaker, professional, and proud single mom. Divorce was supposed to break me, but instead, God turned my story into a journey of redemption and purpose. Now, I’m on a mission to empower women like you to embrace your unique calling and thrive in every season of life. On this podcast, we explore: Biblical wisdom to guide your journey as a single mom.Encouraging stories of faith, resilience, and transformation.Practical insights for navigating parenting, career challenges, and the unique obstacles of single motherhood. Friend, the world may say you’re limited by your circumstances, but God has a different plan. Let’s uncover His purpose for your life together. Subscribe now to The Esme Graff Podcast—your trusted companion for finding strength, healing, and hope as a Christian single mom.   Connect with me:https://www.esmegraff.com 

  1. May 5

    3 Things You Must Start Doing Now

    Let's Connect! Welcome! What if the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for isn’t about doing more… but finally doing what you already said you would? In this episode of The Esme Graff Podcast, I'm getting practical about what it actually takes to become the person you keep saying you want to be. Because growth isn’t complicated, but it is costly. And the price is consistency. Here are the 3 disciplines we break down today: 1. Keep the promises you make to yourself Self-trust isn’t built in public—it’s built in private. Every kept promise compounds confidence. Every broken one reinforces doubt. If you don’t trust yourself, nothing else scales. 2. Protect your environment Your environment is not neutral—it’s either multiplying you or minimizing you. What you consume. Who you listen to. What you tolerate. It’s either feeding your future or starving it. 3. Tell yourself the truth Excuses function just like lies. “I don’t have time.” “I’m waiting for the right moment.” “This is just who I am.” Those aren’t facts. They’re patterns. And patterns can change. Here’s the bottom line: You don’t need a new life. You need stronger and higher standards. Practical Exercise: Write this down: “The truth is, I am where I am because...” Finish the sentence. Say it out loud. Then decide what action "that truth" requires. Because clarity creates courage. And courage creates change. If this episode challenged you, follow the show and leave a review. It helps more people step into the growth they’ve been avoiding. Connect with me at www.esmegraff.com Later, Esme Podcat Website: The Esme Graff Podcast Connect with me on social media (Instagram) or visit my website at www.esmegraff.com to stay updated on new episodes, book releases, and more! © 2024 Esme Graff LLC. All rights reserved.

    16 min
  2. Apr 28

    3 Things You Need to Stop Doing Right Now

    Let's Connect! Welcome! Some habits don’t look destructive at first. They sound normal. They feel justified. They’ve become so familiar that you don’t even question them anymore. But they are draining your confidence, stealing your peace, and keeping you stuck. In this honest and empowering episode, Esme shares three things you need to stop doing right now if you want to grow and move forward with purpose:  Negative self-talkComparison Making excuses. You’ll hear real-life stories, practical truth, and the kind of loving challenge that helps you confront what’s holding you back. Because transformation doesn’t begin when life gets easier, it begins when you decide to think differently, speak differently, and take ownership of what comes next. If you’ve been feeling frustrated, stuck, or tired of repeating the same cycles, this conversation will meet you right where you are. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How hidden negative self-talk silently shapes your reality • Why comparison has nothing to do with social media and everything to do with identity • The difference between a real obstacle and an excuse • How satisfaction, responsibility, and self-awareness create freedom This episode is your reminder: you are not powerless, you are not behind, and you are not stuck unless you choose to stay there. If this episode encouraged you, be sure to follow, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this message today. Later, Podcat Website: The Esme Graff Podcast Connect with me on social media (Instagram) or visit my website at www.esmegraff.com to stay updated on new episodes, book releases, and more! © 2024 Esme Graff LLC. All rights reserved.

    15 min
  3. Apr 9

    About Me: Single Mom Life, Divorce and Why I Say No to Dating Apps

    Let's Connect! Hello and welcome! This episode is an honest one. No filter, no performance — just a real conversation about faith, motherhood, being single, and what it actually looks like to build a life rooted in Truth. This week, Esme goes behind the curtain and answers the questions she gets asked the most. What is it really like to be a single mom? How do you raise kids with values when you can no longer control what they watch, wear, or do? Is she dating? And why will she never, under any circumstances, use a dating app? In this episode, you will hear: What single mom life actually looks like after a divorce: The loneliness, the rebuilding, and why she calls motherhood the greatest role she has ever been given.What you see is what you get, and she means that. Esme talks about why she stopped pretending a long time ago, why she will always choose the coffee shop she actually loves, and why the time you give to other people is too valuable to waste on something that doesn't feel right.The truth about being single: the joy, the hard parts, the awkward moments of going to church alone, and why she is not crying about it every day.Is she trying to date? Yes. Is she on the apps? Absolutely not! She is clear about why. She knows her worth, she trusts God's timing, and she is not willing to settle out of fear or desperation. This part of the conversation is honest, maybe a little funny, and completely unapologetic.If you have ever searched for a podcast for Christian single moms, a faith-based conversation about life after divorce, or just someone who will tell you the truth, this is that episode. Know your worth, protect your peace, and trust that the life God has for you is better than anything you could swipe your way into. Podcat Website: The Esme Graff Podcast Connect with me on social media (Instagram) or visit my website at www.esmegraff.com to stay updated on new episodes, book releases, and more! © 2024 Esme Graff LLC. All rights reserved.

    23 min
  4. Mar 24

    What Are You Doing To Get Where You Want To Be?

    Let's Connect! Welcome!  I'm going to get straight to the point. You're not lost because you don't have a dream. You're lost because you've never decided on a destination, and every day you keep moving without one is a day you can't get back. In this episode, Esme is done letting you stay comfortable in the planning phase. She's pulling out the mirror, asking the question most of us have been quietly dodging, and walking you through a powerful exercise that will get you crystal clear on what you're actually building toward — and whether your daily actions are taking you there. Grab a pen. You're going to want to do this one!!! In this episode, you'll learn: Why not knowing your destination is costing you more than time, and what it's silently stealing from your lifeThe 15-minute "65th birthday" exercise that reveals exactly what you want your life to look like and whether you're on track to get thereThe real reason most people never get what they want (and it has nothing to do with talent or timing)What it looks like to evaluate your life like a purposeful leader before you drift too far off courseIf you've been spinning your wheels, checking boxes, and secretly wondering if the life you want is still possible for you, this episode is going to hit. And if you're a single mom who hears all of this and thinks "that's not my reality" — Esme wants to hear from you. Reach out at esme@esmegraff.com and let's figure out your first step together. Loved this episode? Share it with a woman who needs the push, leave a review, and tell me about your dream life! Podcat Website: The Esme Graff Podcast Connect with me on social media (Instagram) or visit my website at www.esmegraff.com to stay updated on new episodes, book releases, and more! © 2024 Esme Graff LLC. All rights reserved.

    11 min
  5. Mar 17

    Who Are You… and Why Are You Here?

    Let's Connect! Welcome Back! Most people spend their lives chasing success, relationships, and achievements… hoping that one day it will finally feel like enough. Yet even when you reach the goals you once dreamed about, the question still lingers: Why do I still feel unfulfilled? In this episode, I'm diving into two of the most important questions you will ever have to answer: Who are you, and why are you here? Before you can build meaningful friendships, find the right community, or step confidently into your purpose, there is deeper work that has to happen internally. Because the truth is simple but often uncomfortable: we attract who we are. If we want strong, purposeful relationships in our lives, we have to become the kind of person who cultivates them. I share parts of my own journey—from defining myself through work, success, and circumstances to learning what it truly means to let God shape my identity. I also talk about why so many high achievers still feel empty, even after accomplishing everything they thought would make them happy. In this episode, we talk about: • Why knowing who you are is the foundation for building meaningful friendships • The danger of letting your job, achievements, or circumstances define your identity • Why even the most successful people still struggle with fulfillment • The difference between chasing success and living your true purpose • How faith can anchor your identity in something that doesn’t change If you’ve ever felt like you should be happier than you are… or wondered why your accomplishments haven’t filled the deeper void, this episode will challenge you to pause and ask the questions that truly shape your life. Because when you know who you are and why you’re here, everything changes—from the people you surround yourself with to the way you live every single day. If you would like to know more about purpose, reach out to me, and let's start the conversation! Go live out your purpose and be who God created you to be!  Later, Podcat Website: The Esme Graff Podcast Connect with me on social media (Instagram) or visit my website at www.esmegraff.com to stay updated on new episodes, book releases, and more! © 2024 Esme Graff LLC. All rights reserved.

    14 min
  6. Mar 10

    Why You Need a Women-Only Community Right Now (Part 2)

    Let's Connect! Hello and welcome back! Is it really easier to be friends with men than with women?  In this episode, Esme challenges the common belief that having guy friends is somehow better or less complicated than investing in friendships with other women. Drawing from her experience growing up with brothers, working in male-dominated environments, and navigating motherhood, she shares why female friendships play a unique and irreplaceable role in a woman’s life. This conversation isn’t about dismissing male friendships. It’s about recognizing the emotional support, understanding, and freedom that often exists when women build strong communities with one another. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why the “guys are easier to be friends with” belief can be misleading • The unique emotional support women offer each other • Why healthy female friendships create space to be fully yourself If you’ve ever struggled to find your tribe or wondered if strong female friendships are worth the effort, this episode will encourage you to keep investing in the women around you. Today's challenge: Text a girlfriend(s) and schedule that coffee date.  Listen to Part 1 of this short series: Why You Need a Women-Only Community Right Now (Part 1) Go be in community with other women and be who God created you to be, and I'll see you here next time. Later! Podcat Website: The Esme Graff Podcast Connect with me on social media (Instagram) or visit my website at www.esmegraff.com to stay updated on new episodes, book releases, and more! © 2024 Esme Graff LLC. All rights reserved.

    17 min
  7. Mar 3

    Why You Need a Women-Only Community Right Now (Part 1)

    Let's Connect! Welcome home! Spring is coming. The kids are growing up. The house is quieter. And somewhere in the middle of it all… You realize something: You need your women tribe. In this honest and deeply personal episode, I share what God has been stirring in my heart during this new season of life as a single mom in my 40s with two adult children. Life is changing, and instead of resisting it, I’m leaning in. We were never meant to do life alone. We need women in our lives—and in bunches! In this episode, I break down Part 1 of what I believe every woman must cultivate: A community of women with shared values who are living on purpose. We'll talk about: Why women-only community still matters (yes, even now)What healthy female friendships actually look likeHow to stop fearing gossip and start raising the standardThe hard truth: You must become what you’re looking forHow to ask another woman to coffee (without overthinking it)I also share personal stories from workplace betrayal to women who drove across states to support my book launch, and what those experiences taught me about loyalty, generosity, and kingdom-minded friendship. And if you’re waiting for community to “just happen,” let this be your loving nudge: Ask her to coffee. You never know — she might be your next best friend. Now go out there and be who God created you to be! Later! Podcat Website: The Esme Graff Podcast Connect with me on social media (Instagram) or visit my website at www.esmegraff.com to stay updated on new episodes, book releases, and more! © 2024 Esme Graff LLC. All rights reserved.

    15 min
5
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8 Ratings

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Welcome to The Esme Graff Podcast: A Faith-Based Resource for Divorced and Single Moms! Are you a divorced single mom looking for hope, wisdom, and practical advice? Or a Christian woman navigating life after divorce, trying to balance faith, motherhood, and a career? You’re in the right place! Hi, I’m Esme Graff—Christian author, speaker, professional, and proud single mom. Divorce was supposed to break me, but instead, God turned my story into a journey of redemption and purpose. Now, I’m on a mission to empower women like you to embrace your unique calling and thrive in every season of life. On this podcast, we explore: Biblical wisdom to guide your journey as a single mom.Encouraging stories of faith, resilience, and transformation.Practical insights for navigating parenting, career challenges, and the unique obstacles of single motherhood. Friend, the world may say you’re limited by your circumstances, but God has a different plan. Let’s uncover His purpose for your life together. Subscribe now to The Esme Graff Podcast—your trusted companion for finding strength, healing, and hope as a Christian single mom.   Connect with me:https://www.esmegraff.com