Single Moms Survive & Thrive

Kids are our world aren't they? But yet we as Moms still get pushed to the edge with our beloved babies! We are tested and tested by the dreaded TERRIBLE TEENS!!! We have all been warned! Join Jeanette as she discusses the trials and struggles of raising teens by herself. Whether you are a single parent or not, we all need to lean on each other, so we can SURVIVE AND THRIVE!Follow the podcast on FB at @SingleMomSurviveAndThriveOr on IG @Singlemomssurviveandthrive

A lot of you single Moms out there share a familiar story: the Dads were there and present but then they become distant in your kids lives during or after the divorce. This could also be the case for Moms too - it happens! No matter which parent it is, it is always devastating when this happens. And it happens in different severities to some, which leaves single parents lost and unsure of how to help the children through this. Jeanette chats with her friend Kanitra in this episode about the struggles of dealing with distant dads in their children's lives. You can check out Coach Kanitra's website to learn more all about her life coaching and books she has written at www.narcliberation.com / IG: narcliberationAlso - please feel free to drop a note to Jeanette any time at her FB page at @SingleMomSurviveAndThrive or on IG @singlemomssurviveandthrive. Any ideas or topics you want to suggest - are always welcome. We are here to survive & thrive together!

The dreaded D word... Depression. As a single mom this comes in many forms into our lives and even into the lives of our children. How do we cope? How do we walk through this? Jeanette discusses her journey with this and all the things that she has endured along the way. Drop a line if you want to share your story with depression any time at @SingleMomSurviveAndThrive. We will walk through this life together united as Single Moms SURVIVING & THRIVING!

Oh the dreaded "D" Word!! ....dating of course! And anything and everything that goes along with it! It is really challenging for single moms to make time for all this and not only making time, but how and when we should do it. How will it affect our lives and our kid's lives? Join Jeanette as she dives deep into the ups and downs of juggling all this in single mom life!

2022 is here! In this episode, Jeanette & Colleen, two long time single mommy friends, spend time catching up and discussing everything single mom life! They discuss getting through the holidays in one piece and surviving the ups and downs that come afterwards. They dive into all the challenges we face such as mom guilt, difficulty dating, raising kids to be well balanced, and how hard that can all be. But most of all you will enjoy the laughs and fun had in their conversation! It's time to celebrate: new year, new moms!Drop Jeanette a line any time with feedback or comments: @SingleMomSurviveAndThrive (FB)Also, if you would like to contact Colleen regarding her Life Coach services, email her at: ColleenStJohn@gmail.com

You are 7 years post-divorce, yet you find yourself in bed on Thanksgiving Day in tears, hiding from the family, drowning in wine and not wanting to be a part. The holidays reminds you of the previous year, the year that was too difficult to bear. Or you are 4 years down the line post separation, and your child is going through a bout of depression and it stems from their Dad leaving. Or you are just one week post divorce, you are happy and having a great day, but then you look at your phone and your ex sends you a text saying he hates you. Whatever it is that you are dealing with, at whatever time, there is always some wreckage to be dealing with! It might be big, it might be small, it can come and go. But just know that it can linger in different ways and rear it's ugly head! Listen to Jeanette talk about her struggles this year getting through Thanksgiving, and how she copes!Drop a line to Jeanette at @SingleMomSurviveAndThrive - what wreckage are you dealing with? How are you getting through it?

Ever sit alone for a few minutes with your thoughts and let your mind get the better of you?! Sitting in the torture of Mom guilt for absolutely no reason at all?! Wondering why you aren't watering the plants, or cleaning the house, or going to the gym or opening up the computer to go through your banking?! No, instead you sit and swipe left and right on the dating apps!! Well, in this episode Jeanette talks to Jen about the woes of this predicament. Why can't we just sit in our own skin, content with who we are and where we are sometimes? What is in our way? We discuss all the ups and downs of single mom life when you get some time to yourself! Hopefully it brings some smiles to your lovely faces!Don't forget you can message Jeanette on Facebook at @SingleMomSurvive&Thriveor IG at @SingleMomsSurvive&Thrive. Drop a line any time!- stay surviving & thriving!

You've made the move, got through your first year and now it's time to start settling into your new normal! It happens in different ways for different people but overall it is a very similar stage for many and we experience many of the same things along the way. It can be tough to settle into your new normal but no matter what, it is something you have to do! Jeanette interviews Nancy in this episode - we discuss moving from an old life of heterosexual married life to being a single mom now living as an out of the closet lesbian. This is no easy journey for anyone but in this particular experience, we discuss the various struggles and victories that have occurred in Nancy's life and how she managed to create a wonderful new normal for her family unit! FB: @SingleMomSurviveAndThriveIG: @SingleMomsSurviveAndThrive

Surviving the first year as a single parent is a big accomplishment! It is probably one of the most challenging times you will ever go through. Transitioning from your old life to your new one is a shock to the system, a tough hill to climb. Then there are those doing it in the wake of living with a narcissist, now that really is a tough transition. This episode is about just that - exploring the good and the bad in living through those "first" experiences. And for those that may be trying to build a new life after living with a narcissist, then you can bet it is not going to be easy. But you are not alone! We are here with you! You too, can survive and thrive!

This episode is hosted by Jeanette and Esme - 5 yr long single Mommy friends. We go back to the beginning and discuss the most scariest decision of our lives - making the decision to leave. Making the decision to become a single parent is no small choice. We discuss our stories, going back to that time and talk about what could have been done differently and what we would advise to those that are considering this life! Feel free to message Jeanette on her FB page at @SingleMomSurviveAndThrive

My hope is that from this podcast, you will learn to embrace and love your single Mom life and feel empowered to be the best Mom you can be, whatever your situation because we SURVIVE AND THRIVE!In this episode I will be introducing myself to you in a little more detail. You will hear my personal story, my journey, and how it has brought me here to doing this podcast. And don't worry, this is an ex bash-free zone ya'll! The purpose of this podcast is to bring single Moms together and share our lives, stories, challenges, funny stories and most of all things we have learned that help us survive and thrive. This is not a place in which we will play the victim or blame others for where we are today. The fact of the matter is single parents are single parents for whatever reason they have. We will discuss these life journeys at times but the main purpose is to live in the present in this podcast. We will look back at the past, we will talk about things that have impacted us, but we are here to talk about the things we have learned since being a single parent.