Single & Mighty: Build a great life after divorce or separation

Carmel Ecker and Lindsay Carlson
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Single & Mighty: Build a great life after divorce or separation Podcast

You can build a powerful (and fun!) life after divorce or separation. Hosts Carmel Ecker and Lindsay Carlson are here to bring you real-life stories and hard-earned lessons, so you can have the motivation, clarity and community you need to thrive as a single parent. Whether you're co-parenting, parenting alone, or your kids no longer live at home -- this show is for you. For single moms, single dads, single parents, co-parents, solo parents, and those who care about them. Join us to hear about entrepreneurship, financial independence, dating, remarriage and step-parenting, blended families, going back to school, growing your career, co-parenting schedules, leaving domestic abuse, finding adult friends, solo travel, creating fun in your life, and more.

  1. Starting over after a 27-year-long marriage with divorce advisor Jason Scriven

    JUL 16

    Starting over after a 27-year-long marriage with divorce advisor Jason Scriven

    Divorce can blow up our lives -- but it can also be a massive opportunity to start over and build something new and amazing. Our guest today wants newly separated or divorced parents to know is that the best part of your life is ahead of you. In 2021 Jason Scriven's 27-year marriage ended in divorce, he moved in with his parents, lost his job, and had no car... all within the span of three months. Anyone would say it was a brutal year. Jason found his way through it. Figured out who he wanted to be, re-thought his career, and found a completely new path. A year and a half later, we think you'll be inspired by where's he is now with his life. Jason now advises people on how to thrive, not just survive after separation or divorce. He learned the hard way, but you don't have to. Listen in and leave a review if you enjoy the show. That's what helps us grow. Find out Jason's best tips and hear his story:  07:24 How to prioritize self-care during difficult life transitions like divorce. 11:20 When to lean on your support system for both practical and emotional support. 14:20 Building trust with your children through upheaval. 26:24 Focusing on growth over material things or past resentments. 38:40 Accepting that you can't control the changes happening -- and what you can control instead.To connect with Jason & for this episode's show notes, head to: https://singleandmighty.com/starting-over-divorce-coach-jason-scriven/ -- Are you a fan of Single & Mighty? Here's how to support the show and help other single parents: NEW! Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/singleandmighty For the price of a coffee, you can help keep the show going so other single parents can benefit. Share this episode and leave a review! This will help us more single parents and people going through divorce and separation. To hear more of Single & Mighty, head to: https://singleandmighty.com/podcast-notes/ Join us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/singlemightypodcast/ Are you a single parent with a story to tell? Sign up to be a guest: https://singleandmighty.com/apply-to-be-a-guest-on-single-mighty/  We want to hear from you! Drop us a DM on Instagram or by mail to: hello at singleandmighty dot com Thanks for listening!

    49 min
  2. Single after a tough separation or divorce with Zeta Cosman

    JUN 12

    Single after a tough separation or divorce with Zeta Cosman

    What happens when you suddenly become a single parent in tough circumstances? Today we talk to Zeta Cosman -- a newly-single parent putting her life back together after a tough breakup. Zeta’s an incredible go-getter and a powerful example of dealing with challenges head-on. A lot of us can learn from her story, whether we’re new single parents or long-divorced.  We also loved how Zeta realized what sort of parent she wanted to become, and consciously worked to change her habits and become a better parent. She’s now a certified parenting coach and helps others who want to stop yelling and start enjoying a healthier relationship with their kids.  Listen for: Healing through counseling, parent coaching, and networking events, gaining insight into your own patterns. The challenges of being a single mother with most of the parenting responsibilities after a difficult divorce. 7:54Realizing a relationship is toxic, both emotionally and financially.Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care in relationships.Dealing with addiction in an ex.Co-parenting challenges.Dealing with grief after ending a major relationship (or divorce).Developing your support system during difficult times.Parenting strategies Zeta teaches. 17:44Nervous system awareness. 30:00The importance of getting past shame and asking for help in parenting. 35:43The example we set for our kids when working through difficult issues.Prioritizing self-care and work-life balance as a solo parent. 46:51 Listen in and let us know what you think. Enjoying Single & Mighty? Please help us to reach more single parents: NEW! Buy us a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/singleandmighty To hear more of Single & Mighty, head to: https://singleandmighty.com/podcast-notes/ Stay up to date with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singlemightypodcast/ Are you a single parent with a story to tell? Sign up to be a guest: https://singleandmighty.com/apply-to-be-a-guest-on-single-mighty/  We want to hear from you! Drop us a DM on Instagram or by mail to: hello at singleandmighty dot com And please LEAVE A REVIEW if you've enjoyed the show! That's what helps us grow.

    53 min
  3. Breaking Free from the Past: Powerfully Owning Your Story with Rebecca Lynn Thomas

    MAY 29

    Breaking Free from the Past: Powerfully Owning Your Story with Rebecca Lynn Thomas

    This episode is all about finding your own self-worth and learning to trust your judgement. We loved this conversation for anyone who may be facing trauma or domestic abuse, or finding your confidence again after some hard knocks.  Some key lessons and insights from Rebecca's story include: It's important to take time after a difficult relationship to reflect on what you want and don't want in a partnerHow Rebecca learned to set healthy boundaries and not rush into another relationship for fear of being aloneRecognizing the gradual nature of abuse and not blaming yourself for ending up in an unhealthy situationHow telling your story can help you own your experience, feel less shame, and see that you've grown from hard timesHow finding people who make you feel safe enough to share allows you to fully show up in relationshipsHow keeping difficult experiences inside can feel lonely, while telling your story helps you reclaim power over your narrative Learning to speak your own truthBy owning every part of your journey - even the parts that once brought shame - you see how far you've come. Rebecca shares the eye-opening discovery that showed her one relationship had slowly shrunk her world. Plus, how making friends outside romance helped her kids see healthy interactions and find her true self. Listen in and let us know what you think.  Enjoying Single & Mighty? Please help us to reach more single parents: NEW! Buy us a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/singleandmighty To hear more of Single & Mighty, head to: https://singleandmighty.com/podcast-notes/ Stay up to date with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singlemightypodcast/ Are you a single parent with a story to tell? Sign up to be a guest: https://singleandmighty.com/apply-to-be-a-guest-on-single-mighty/  We want to hear from you! Drop us a DM on Instagram or by mail to: hello at singleandmighty dot com And please LEAVE A REVIEW if you've enjoyed the show! That's what helps us grow.

    38 min

  4. MAY 13

    Setbacks and Hitting the "Reset" Button

    Today's conversation started with one little question: what does it mean to hit the "reset button" when things don't go our way?  Setbacks are hard. Keeping it all together, while trying to be great parents for our kids, growing businesses, dating, and going after personal goals... it can be messy. Carmel and Lindsay have a lot to say about this - especially since taking a few weeks off of the podcast. We're back and committed to a third season here for you.  This one's not an interview. It's the two of us catching up on some big lessons we've learned this year -- and in our 10+ years as single parents.  We talk about:  What to do when a longstanding co-parenting agreement no longer fitsMaking time for dating and slowing down enough to nurture a relationshipSetbacks we’ve both faced lately and the self-care strategies we turn toGetting past mental blocks and going after what we want in lifeThe sometimes-hard reality of feeling isolated or lonely as a single parentWhat saying "yes" to our goals looks like in the long termEnjoying Single & Mighty? Please help us to reach more single parents: NEW! Buy us a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/singleandmighty To hear more of Single & Mighty, head to: https://singleandmighty.com/podcast-notes/Stay up to date with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singlemightypodcast/ Are you a single parent with a story to tell? Sign up to be a guest: https://singleandmighty.com/apply-to-be-a-guest-on-single-mighty/  We want to hear from you! Drop us a DM on Instagram or by mail to: hello at singleandmighty dot com And please leave a review if you've enjoyed the show! That's what helps us grow.

    44 min
  5. How can I be a single parent and still be “me”? with Danusia Malina-Derben

    JAN 31

    How can I be a single parent and still be “me”? with Danusia Malina-Derben

    Today, we talk to Danusia Malina-Derben, a solo mum with a jaw-dropping list of accomplishments. She's also one of the most supportive women you could ever talk to... someone you'd just love to sit down with for a really long late-night chat.  We just couldn't wait to share this one with you.  Danusia became a single parent during a pregnancy with triplets. She made the bold decision to get out of a dangerous situation and lead life on her own terms -- and did she ever.  After earning her PhD while parenting young children, Danusia is now a sought-after consultant, working with some of the world’s biggest brands. She’s an author, speaker, and inspiration to women worldwide.  She’s a solo parent of 10 kids (seven of whom are now grown). And she knows what it is to raise neurodivergent, gifted children with additional needs.  “I'm the kind of single parent that has 24/7 responsibility.” Danusia tells us, “I want to stress the incredible opportunities that being a single parent brings. It's tough, of course, but being untethered to demands and constraints of someone else can be wonderful. I have been able to accomplish so much because I'm a solo parent.” “I was able to do this NOT because I'm superwoman but because I've an army of staff. But how do we realise our own potential while holding space for our children as they grow into themselves?” It’s a tough road sometimes, but growing into our own potential is worth it.  Danusia is host of the acclaimed School for Mothers Podcast that challenges old narratives and practices that limit the potential of individual mothers as their own people. Watch for her new podcast project, Parents Who Think.  Danusia’s written two culture-changing books:  NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Motherhood and then, SPUNK: A Manifesto Modernising Fatherhood.We can’t wait to see what’s next for Danusia! Get links to resources and background details at singleandmighty.com  Join the community: follow Single & Mighty on Instagram | LinkedInGet Single & Mighty by Email for behind-the-scenes content, community events, and episode highlights. -- Show Markers:  (00:02:14 - 00:05:21): Danusia discusses her path to becoming a single parent, emphasizing the choice for her and her children's safety. "I got to being a single parent by making a choice...about the safety of my children."(00:05:21 - 00:07:38): She talks about the empowerment and autonomy found in being a single parent. "I've actively stayed single...it is an act of rebellion. As women, it's a revolutionary act to choose to be single."(00:07:50 - 00:09:58): Danusia values the autonomy of being single, enabling her to make decisions without needing approval from a partner. "Autonomy. I do not have to refer to anybody...I don’t have to explain myself."(00:17:00 - 00:19:31): She discusses societal pressures and expectations placed on women, particularly single mothers. "We are...seen as dangerous women when we are not tethered to a man."(00:31:00 - 00:32:45): Danusia encourages single parents to pursue their passions and create fulfilling lives regardless of their relationship status. "It's about choosing your own needs...settling isn’t worth it at any cost."(00:32:45 - 00:34:56): Danusia talks about her books, "Noise" and "Spunk," which explore modern motherhood and fatherhood, challenging traditional narratives. "Noise...is the underpinning myths about what it takes to be a mother and to be yourself still."

    1h 3m
  6. Can you be a "good mom" if your kids don't live with you? With Carina Reeves

    JAN 17

    Can you be a "good mom" if your kids don't live with you? With Carina Reeves

    Can you be a “good mom” if your kids don’t live primarily with you?  This story touches on one of the more vulnerable possibilities we can imagine as single parents.  For Carina, that meant not having her kids live with her.  As heartbreaking as that may sound, for Carina, it was a chance to grow and rediscover her sense of self.  Today, Carina has a powerful sense of self, she's found joy and laughter in her home, and (with her partner) she coaches others through their relationships. She’s clear on what she wants, knows how to set boundaries, and she has a lot to teach us.  She's also created a space and a life her kids enjoyed spending time in.  Carina shows how important it is to be true to yourself, and make decisions that are best for your family's specific situation -- despite social pressures that may tell us otherwise. She truly supported her children’s choices and life paths, no matter what that looked like for her.  We loved this conversation with Carina. It reminded us that every parenting situation is unique, and that we always need to remember the bigger picture for ourselves and our kids. ***Enjoying this show? Please leave a quick review if you're enjoying the show. It helps others find us. Get more Single & Mighty:Follow Single & Mighty on InstagramShownotes and Email Sign-Up

    38 min
  7. Festive & Fearless: Taking on the Holidays as a Single Parent with Carmel and Lindsay

    12/22/2023

    Festive & Fearless: Taking on the Holidays as a Single Parent with Carmel and Lindsay

    To wind down the year, we're bringing it all back to the raw, real, and sometimes hilarious world of single parenting. Your hosts Lindsay Carlson and Carmel Ecker talk about  the challenges we face as single or solo parents during the holiday season, how we balance our own needs with those of our families, and how we can empower our kids to be a part of creating new holiday traditions. With Single & Mighty, you're never parenting alone. Let's wrap up this year with strength, love, and a bit of holiday cheer! Enjoying this show? Leave us a review so we can reach more single parents.Follow us on Instagram for more single parenting insights, laughs, and community support.For transcripts, shownotes, and resources, visit SingleandMighty.com.

    25 min
  8. Rising Above: Shattering Stereotypes as a Young Single Parent with Samantha Isales

    12/08/2023

    Rising Above: Shattering Stereotypes as a Young Single Parent with Samantha Isales

    In this episode, Samantha Isales delves into her life as a first-generation college graduate and single mom. Learn about her struggles, triumphs, and advocacy for marginalized communities. Samantha became a single mom in high school, facing struggles due to lack of support from school advisors and teachers. She worked hard to balance supporting her family, caring for her son, and continuing her education. Despite these challenges, she graduated from an alternative high school within the same year and went on to college.  From an early age, Samantha had to balance her goals and education with parenting and making a living. Her experience and now her advocacy work remind us how important community support is and the impact we can have when we understand each other's challenges.  Join us as Samantha Isales shares her inspiring journey from a high school single mom to a college graduate and community advocate.  1:49 - Listen for how educators reacted when Samantha became a parent in high school and how she managed to continue her education and believe in her own ability to succeed. We also talk about a more helpful approach educators could take when finding out about teenage pregnancy.  5:28 - How she became the first in her family to graduate college despite the challenges.  19:15 - Samantha’s heart for advocacy and how she’s building a career where she can give back to her community.  Tune in for a genuine conversation about overcoming some of life’s toughest challenges and what can happen when we help each other out.

    42 min
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You can build a powerful (and fun!) life after divorce or separation. Hosts Carmel Ecker and Lindsay Carlson are here to bring you real-life stories and hard-earned lessons, so you can have the motivation, clarity and community you need to thrive as a single parent. Whether you're co-parenting, parenting alone, or your kids no longer live at home -- this show is for you. For single moms, single dads, single parents, co-parents, solo parents, and those who care about them. Join us to hear about entrepreneurship, financial independence, dating, remarriage and step-parenting, blended families, going back to school, growing your career, co-parenting schedules, leaving domestic abuse, finding adult friends, solo travel, creating fun in your life, and more.

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