Podcasts about solo parent life

Living life as a single mom can be tough sometimes. Tune in as I chat with my guest, psychologist, single mom and host of the Solo Parent Life podcast, Dr. Robbin Rockett. We are talking about all things Single Mom, especially self-care and dating.   To learn more, visit www.drzoeshaw.com/32   Don't forget! Text the word “join” to 38470 to get on my newsletter for monthly inspiration, tips, and encouragement for sometimes struggling superwomen.

Robbin Rockett is a clinical psychologist and the founder / host of Solo Parent Life podcast, she is also a Solo Parent. Based on her private practice, what she has learned from her podcast and of course her personal experience she shares the TOP 3 THINGS SOLO PARENT FACE and answers questions like: * What surprised you when your professional training and expertise had to become personal in your own solo parented life? * What would you say to a single mom or dad out there who is feeling alone and overwhelmed?

Robbin Rockett is a clinical psychologist and the founder / host of Solo Parent Life podcast, she is also a Solo Parent. Based on her private practice, what she has learned from her podcast and of course her personal experience she shares the TOP 3 THINGS SOLO PARENT FACE and answers questions like: * What surprised you when your professional training and expertise had to become personal in your own solo parented life? * What would you say to a single mom or dad out there who is feeling alone and overwhelmed?

Robbin Rockett is a clinical psychologist and the founder / host of Solo Parent Life podcast, she is also a Solo Parent. Based on her private practice, what she has learned from her podcast and of course her personal experience she shares the TOP 3 THINGS SOLO PARENT FACE and answers questions like: * What surprised you when your professional training and expertise had to become personal in your own solo parented life? * What would you say to a single mom or dad out there who is feeling alone and overwhelmed?

Robbin Rockett is a clinical psychologist and the founder / host of Solo Parent Life podcast, she is also a Solo Parent. Based on her private practice, what she has learned from her podcast and of course her personal experience she shares the TOP 3 THINGS SOLO PARENT FACE and answers questions like: * What surprised you when your professional training and expertise had to become personal in your own solo parented life? * What would you say to a single mom or dad out there who is feeling alone and overwhelmed?

It’s been a year since I started Solo Parent Life, and I can hardly believe it! Thank you to all of you who have listened and offered feedback and support for me during this exciting journey. Today’s episode is simply a chance for me to pause and reflect on the insights that I have gained doing a year of podcasting. I’ll cover my favorite episodes, favorite guests, and challenging topics that I have used to grow as a parent. You are not alone out there, friend! Thanks for coming along on this journey with me. More from this episode: I’ve been learning to trust myself. How to turn the volume down on your self-criticism. What this community has served to do in my life. Being present with our kids when they most need it is our greatest work in progress. I share some of my favorite episodes! Links: Feel free to reach out to me at soloparentlife@gmail.com or go to soloparentlife.com/coaching to get started with your free 15-minute consultation.

Welcome, everyone! It is such a good thing to have a community of support around you, and that is just what Solo Parent Life has become. Community support for a solo parent can mean the difference between giving up and growing strong during what can be a truly difficult season of parenthood. What makes this community even better is that it is inclusive of all types of solo parents, including single dads! I’m thankful that I can bring a single dad’s perspective to you today. My guest is Robert Beeson, who hosts his own podcast for us solo folks, “Solo Parent Society.” Robert has a big heart and an even bigger idea of what having a community mindset is all about. After a divorce that left him the full-time caregiver of his three girls, Robert decided that he had an opportunity to get rooted in his identity, strengthen his faith, and come out of a season of hardship even stronger than before. Solo Parent Society was born out of a desire to create resources that single parents can use—free from judgment! Through Solo Parent Society, Robert is taking the idea of community support group right to the people who need it most. He is right on the brink of launching Solo Parent Society material nationally, and I am excited that he gets the chance to be on the show. He adds so much value to our ongoing discussion about parenthood with vulnerability, passion, and a lot of inspiring personal growth. I hope you are ready because his passion is infectious. Robert shares why he created his podcast. Becoming a single parent can really strip away our identities. Single Parenthood can be life-changing in a positive way. The power of support groups for recovery. Finding a grounding point is key to finding yourself in the seasons of parenthood. There were not a lot of resources for single parents to build community, so Robert knew he needed to step in. There is value in telling our stories. Words of hope for those who might be struggling. How meditation and religious chanting has given Robert clarity. Have real conversations with your kids. Be present with them. How the Solo Parent Society has grown from a Nashville phenomenon and is growing nationally. Links: Check out the Beta Site for starting or finding a group near you. Soloparentsociety.com Don’t miss any of the Solo Parent Summit Interviews! Soloparentlife.com/summit

Robbin Rockett, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and single parent of three young children. She hosts the podcast Solo Parent Life and each week takes on a variety of issues facing single parents, including dating, finances, stress management, parenting, and co-parenting, and brings in experts, therapists, and authors for frank and friendly conversions that offer guidance for solo parents to become more mindful in their own self-care. Robbin speaks with integrity and from the heart about the people, books, blogs, and resources that have helped her as a solo parent.   Being raised by a single mom myself, I was really interested in hearing Robbin’s story.  I love what she had to say about the power she found in her divorce – even though it was understandably isolating and scary, as transitions tend to b e.  She shed a lot of light on how to process change and adapt to a new life.  She also talked about the importance of acknowledging the losses in divorce, rather than trying to just push past them.    Listen in to hear Robbin share: * The power and importance of group therapy and solo therapy * The unexpected gifts she experienced in her divorce * How divorce ultimately lead her to a more confident and powerful place in life  * The importance of acknowledging and grieving the death of the family that takes place in divorce   Links Mentioned: Robbin’s website: www.SoloParentLife.com Robbin’s Free Online Summit: www.SoloParentLife.com/summit Book: Hold Onto Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers  Book: True Refuge   

Hello and welcome to another special and encouraging episode of Solo Parent Life. Today, my very informative guest is Melissa DaSilva, an LGTBQ+ community activist, and therapist. Melissa’s mission is to support parents and children as they navigate LGBTQ+ issues, and educate the public in the middle of a rapidly changing world. We know more about gender identity and sexuality than we ever have before. So how can we as single parents educate our children and teach them to respect everyone regardless of gender and sexual orientation? I am thankful that Melissa took the time to educate me in my limited experience with the LGTBQ+ community, and I know that each one of you will take away something encouraging and inspiring from our talk. As parents, we have the exciting privilege of teaching our children respect and love. Let’s let that love grow today!    Also in this episode: Learning the letters of the LGBTQ+ community. Navigating gender issues early in life. Kids accept transition better than we think! Melissa’s best advice for parents seeking to teach about LGBTQ+ issues. How do we have good conversations about sexuality? Talk through the difference between what you know in the mind and the heart. Join in with a local group like P Flag! Links: Pride Connections Podcast: https://prideconnections.com/podcast/ Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @PrideConnections

“When your feelings get big — whether they’re sad, or grief or anger or helplessness — slow down and breathe. Really take a moment. If we respond when we’re feeling really emotional, it may not be the real twist that we wanted to make in the long run. It might feel really good in that moment, but it might not be so helpful in the bigger picture.” — Dr. Robbin Rockett   In the middle of divorce, the range of emotions can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we interview Dr. Robbin Rockett, a clinical psychologist who experienced divorce. She discusses how to find a support group, why you need a therapist and ways to take care of yourself during the divorce process.   You’re going to want to listen to this episode more than once!   Thank you for listening to the Divorce and Your Money Show. Visit us at www.divorceandyourmoney.com for personalized coaching services and a full transcript of this episode. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a review on iTunes, as it will help other people discover this free advice.

"After divorce or a big life change, whatever it is, and you’re on your own, just take some time to get acquainted, get back with yourself, figure out what you’re doing, what’s important to you, and get up running. That’s really the first place you start before making any rushed financial decisions, because that’s a good way to make a big error without thinking about it.”   Marriage over. Divorce papers signed. Money transferred. Rest of your life begins. Now what?   One challenge after divorce is figuring out who can help you plan your finances for the rest of your life. There are many different financial advisors (and people who call themselves financial advisors), investment strategies, terminology, and calculations to consider after divorce. How do you begin to make the right decisions?   In this episode Shawn is interviewed by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Robbin Rockett, Psy. D, the host of “Solo Parent Life” podcast.   Thank you for listening to the Divorce and Your Money Show. Visit us at www.divorceandyourmoney.com for personalized coaching services and a full transcript of this episode. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a review on iTunes, as it will help other people discover this free advice.

When a marriage ends, the effects are far-reaching—from the emotional, psychological, logistical…and financial. I’m sure for so many of us, the last thing on our minds when we begin our Solo Parent journey is our finances. Eventually, the bills start rolling in, and we have to look at the bank statements up close. Houses get sold, finances that were once shared are no longer in a joint bank account. Who can you turn to when you start swimming in dollar signs? Enter Shawn Leamon, host of the “Divorce and Your Money” Podcast. Shawn is a Financial Planner and guru who is passionate about being there for folks who are living through a difficult time. Separation and singlehood can bring us many complications, so Shawn is here to help. Let Shawn’s experience and savvy be your guide in this info-packed episode of “Solo Parent Life.” Shawn shares his first suggestions for post-divorce financial decisions. Putting your finances in perspective with the long-term. Hear Shawn’s three major goals for your finances. When it comes to reaching your goals, start somewhere and start small. Discussing the differences between the types of financial planners and advisors. Removing the fear out of finding a financial planner. The Big Question you need to know before choosing a financial planner. What is this crazy word “Fiduciary” and how can it impact your future finances? Interviewing as a free education process for the world of finance. Common money management practices. Get informed now! Preparing for all live events, both big and small. Start investing today with “Robo-advisors.”   Links Find all of Shawn’s episodes and advice at https://www.divorceandyourmoney.com/show/

Once you embark on the Solo Parent Life, there’s a period we all experience when we have to start making some mental shifts. Life as we understood it is changing. As daunting of a task as that might seem, it is also an opportunity to re-define your family. It is a chance to dive right into something new and better than before. That is just what Theresé Connolly did. Theresé is a Mother to one boy and champion of Parents and Families who are ready to grow and develop healthy mindset habits together. Theresé was divorced shortly after relocating, and she found herself alone in a new place. Instead of letting life roll over her, Theresé decided to jump into her community through her son’s school and workshops. Now, Theresé is beginning a new journey as a Parenting and Life Coach. Ready to see how she did it all? Listen and find out! Theresé shares how she is refocusing her career post-divorce by shifting her focus from therapy to coaching. The challenges we face when co-parenting. Theresé shows how we can dive into our community and open ourselves up to ease the transition into the Solo Parent Life. Obstacles to co-parenting can be overcome through a strong community support. How our personal growth impacts what we can give off and support in others. Learning to be present by creating rituals about how we are in our home. What is a “Rose” and how can it help with bedtime? Theresé shares this simple technique. Learn a mindset of starting the day with gratitude. Parent Coaching and Life Coaching can create a sense of value and foundation. Create a Family Mission Statement to enhance your values.   Links http://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/  

The school is ending, and change feels imminent. For a single parent, these times can be both amazing and lovely, but difficult and trying at the same time. Given that season's ebb and flow with the times, it is important to take time to pause and give gratitude for all the wonderful things we have in our lives. When you are living the Solo Parent Life, nothing could be of more importance than a community of good people to support and care for you. When that community reaches back out, well that’s just icing on the gratitude cake. Amy Rice Jones reached out on a local single parenting group with how much the podcast has impacted her life. Her journey is inspiring and ongoing, and the kind of story worth sharing. Amy teaches us how to be present. Be present with your kids; be present with yourself. Join In with the big story this week, and take heart for this season of change and transition.    Show Highlights: The leaps of faith towards living with another single family, and the support that it has given along the way. Struggling to leave a career in order to support her family. Changes in how we interact with our kids and becoming “present” with them. The importance of self-care as a single mom: daily meditation, guided imagery, and moment by moment mindfulness. The value of Life Coaching, therapy, and exploring courses on wellness to help balance your life in single parenthood. The trickle down effect of mindfulness towards your children. Teaching children to feel the full range of emotions. The importance of connecting with a broader community by joining groups on Facebook.

Amber Fuller is a single mom who juggles raising two children, coordinating global missions, leading woman bible studies, an active role in Celebrate Recovery and launching Solo Parent Life groups for a large church. God met Amber in a deeply transforming way during the pain of separation and divorce. In this Interview she shares her perspectives on: * The most challenging parts of co-parenting. * Maintaining sanity with all the moving parts of doing it on your own. * Finding peace and calm in the daily chaos.

Amber Fuller is a single mom who juggles raising two children, coordinating global missions, leading woman bible studies, an active role in Celebrate Recovery and launching Solo Parent Life groups for a large church. God met Amber in a deeply transforming way during the pain of separation and divorce. In this Interview she shares her perspectives on: * The most challenging parts of co-parenting. * Maintaining sanity with all the moving parts of doing it on your own. * Finding peace and calm in the daily chaos.

Amber Fuller is a single mom who juggles raising two children, coordinating global missions, leading woman bible studies, an active role in Celebrate Recovery and launching Solo Parent Life groups for a large church. God met Amber in a deeply transforming way during the pain of separation and divorce. In this Interview she shares her perspectives on: * The most challenging parts of co-parenting. * Maintaining sanity with all the moving parts of doing it on your own. * Finding peace and calm in the daily chaos.

Amber Fuller is a single mom who juggles raising two children, coordinating global missions, leading woman bible studies, an active role in Celebrate Recovery and launching Solo Parent Life groups for a large church. God met Amber in a deeply transforming way during the pain of separation and divorce. In this Interview she shares her perspectives on: * The most challenging parts of co-parenting. * Maintaining sanity with all the moving parts of doing it on your own. * Finding peace and calm in the daily chaos.

We’ve all had moments where we felt negative space between ourselves and our children.  It’s important to find ways to connect with them in those times, in the happy times, and in the sad times. But, sometimes as parents, we need to listen and be supportive and leave space to let them release feelings.  This isn’t about making wrong or right decisions, but allowing them the moments to separate those feelings so that they can make good decisions. Learn how to manage these feelings and handle these situations by tuning into Solo Parent Life, with your host, Robbin Rockett.    How to deal with kids when they have a hard time with separation  Getting to the root of the problem  Understanding the problem and how to deal with it  Just listening and not offering a bribe or solution Just hanging in there with your child and not being impatient  Taking time to spend with all your kids and listen  Avoid redirecting their feelings  Connecting with your children and creating time to connect gives them the tools to make good decisions      Resources:   HandinHand.org  

Join Dr. Robbin Rockett, a psychologist, consultant and host of Solo Parent Life, on the last episode of the show for 2016.  Solo Parent Life currently has more than twelve hundred listeners from all over the world! In this fourteenth episode, she reflects on the recent holiday weekend and honestly shares about her current life situation and her intentions for the coming year.   Listen in as Robbin talks about:   The unnecessary pressure she puts on herself and how she deals with it. The importance of being mindful and taking time out when the family is together. How you don't have to do it all and it will still be good enough - it's not about being perfect. That being mindful allows you to relax. How being real and honest can take the pressure off. Her gratitude for having started Solo Parent Life and how it's growing. Some upcoming podcasts in this series, featuring charismatic Nick Bender, a single dad, Dr. Melanie Greenberg, a psychologist who has written a book called 'The Stress Proof Brain' and Heather Sontag who organizes homes and offers workshops to help mothers deal with stress and anxiety. Her goals for 2017. How you can reach out to her and offer her feedback on the kind of topics that will benefit you on her show in 2017. Questions that you may have that she can answer in a Q&A episode in 2017. Some things she's learned through doing Solo Parent Life podcasts this past year, that she intends carrying forward into the new year.     Links:    Robbin's website: http://southernmarinpsychology.com/solo-parent-life-podcast/    To ask questions or leave feedback, go to: www.bit.lysoloparentlife14  

Here’s help for you, the single parent – the single mom, single dad, divorced parent, widowed parent, a single parent who isn’t married yet or a single parent by choice. Dr. Robbin Rockett, who has a Doctor of Psychology degree with a specialization in Clinical Psychology, is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice. She has over a decade of experience in helping children, adolescents, adults, and families.  She is a single parent, too, and she knows the challenges that single parents deal with. She specializes in family systems approaches, anxiety and panic disorder, bereavement and grief, divorce, relationship problems and parenting issues. Her main purpose in creating the Solo Parent Podcast is to be able to form a community where single parents can find resources to help them cope with the challenges they face.  She will invite authors, coaches, fellow counselors and therapists, divorce coaches, mediators, and clinical sexologists as resource persons.    What you will hear from the Solo Parent Life Podcast Episodes:   Join the community and be the best that you can be for yourself, your children, and others  Listen to stories and testimonies shared by the guest speakers Arm yourself with the facts and tips Other special challenges faced by fellow single parents Avoiding strain on your paychecks Adjustments to make for a widowed parent Adjustments to make for a divorced parent  Handling emotional issues arising from loss or change  Dealing with single parent stress  Handling conflict with the other parent Helping children cope  Other types of information, help, and resources     Resource Center:    Website:  http://www.soloparentlife.com