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Mothering On My Own Podcast

Rachel Maksimovicmotheringonmyown.com.au
Mothering on my own podcast explores the many unique, individual journeys that come with being a single and solo mother. Together, through these conversations, we will unpack the challenging chapters, gain new insights and discover the magic that can be found in our everyday.
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Episodes

24. The cost of abandoning yourself- with Erin Deering

In this conversation, Erin Deering, co-founder of the bikini brand Triangl, shares her journey of self-discovery and healing. She discusses her challenges with mental health, the struggles in her previous relationship (who was the father of her children) and the importance of finding happiness and contentment within oneself. Erin also talks about the navigation of her journey into single motherhood and the co-parenting dynamic with the father of her two boys while he was still living overseas. S...

Feb 26, 20241 hr 1 min

23. Becoming Financially Independant- with Canna Campbell

In this conversation Canna Campbell, a financial planner and founder of SugarMamaTV, shares her journey and approach to finances. She discusses the importance of minimalism and how it can impact one's financial well-being. Canna also provides insights on overcoming a scarcity mindset and balancing values with budgeting. She introduces the concept of the $1,000 Project, which involves investing in shares, and offers strategies for managing finances with irregular income. Additionally, Canna share...

Feb 19, 202447 min

22. Au Pairs, Dating, and how Jess knew Dan was the real deal!- with Rach and Jess

In this episode Rach and Jess get a little bit more personal and answer some of this communities burning questions. Rach shares more about her recent journey bringing an au pair into her home and how this has shifted so much in her life. Jess shares a little more about how she met her partner Dan (and the moments she knew he was the one for her!) We take you through some things we have learnt along the way and how we can communicate break ups to our children (when they aren’t the father of our c...

Feb 12, 202444 min

21. Single Motherhood was my internship into business- with Founder of Elixir Skin Fitness Rose Bonasera

Imaging discovering that one of the biggest challenges in your life- the journey to becoming a single mum, would end up being the best training grounds to help propel you into business ownership. Rose Bonasera is a leading dermal therapist and Founder of Elixr Skin Fitness- which is an award-winning skin clinic located in Adelaide. She has over 20 years experience in the professional skincare industry. Her experience ranges from educator, dermal therapist, working with a leading Sydney plastic s...

Feb 05, 202443 min

20. When your husband has an affair with your friend & creating a "mommune"- with Kristin Batykefer

After selling 95% of their belongings, Kristin and her husband bought a 1992 Air Force Bus and spent $30,000 converting it into a home on wheels. They then hit the road with their two-year-old daughter, Roam and dog Rush, sharing their journey on a popular YouTube channel. Kristin's dream adventure was turned upside when she discovered her husband of nine years had been cheating with one of their close travel buddies.She created a“Mommune”, a recently coined term for single mothers who join forc...

Jan 29, 202453 min

19. Does separating negatively impact our children? -with clinical Psychologist Rachel Samson

Have you ever wondered if divorce actually harms our children? Or maybe how we best we communicate such adult conversations to our littles about separating? Then this episode is for you.We are joined by Rachel Samson, a clinical psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience working with children, adults, couples, and families.Rachel provides services in: individual psychotherapy child psychology / parent consultationRachel works from a developmental and relationship perspective. Highly ...

Jan 22, 202441 min

18. Celibacy, Healing, Dating & Finding love-with Pala Negara

In this episode, Pala Negara, a fashion model and mother of two, shares her experience of becoming a single mum after leaving an abusive relationship. Pala went from living in multi-million dollar homes to homelessness, sharing with us how she navigated her own personal healing journey. Taking time away from dating and sex while she worked through deeply understanding herself and the patterns that have played out throughout her life. Pala vowed to create everything she dreamed of on her own term...

Jan 15, 202452 min

17. Goal Setting, Manifesting and Life Scripting for 2024

The biggest reason why most New Year’s resolutions fail is that: we know what we want but not why we want it. The New Year gives us a sense of renewal, which causes us to think about areas in our life we want to improve or change. In this episode we deep dive into how we use goal setting and manifesting in our lives and how we can use these tools to begin the new year. In this episode Anna Mihelis will take you through a process called "life scripting" where you will be able to practice this pro...

Jan 08, 202448 min

BONUS EP: Guided Meditation- Coming Back to yourself, with Georgia Fish

*Please make sure you are not driving for this guided meditation. We are so excited to be bringing you this special Bonus Ep, a guided meditation facilitated by Georgia Fish (a beautiful close friend), an ex-professional surfer turned kinesiologist, yogi and mamma- who is deeply committed to helping to support mammas nervous systems. Join us while we take 11 minutes for ourselves; a moment to go inwards, resting our bodies and minds. Being a single parent can be a challenging task, and it can be...

Dec 29, 202311 min

16. Knowing your rights through a separation- with Resolve Divorce

As a stay at home mum, what could I expect as the potential outcomes in my separation? How can I afford legal fees? What is the best way to avoid the courts? Just a few of the many questions we've got covered in this episode with Divorce Lawyer- Rose Cocchiaro. Rose is a passionate Family lawyer dedicated to helping her clients navigate their legal situations with empathy and expertise. Join us in this episode where we deep dive into legal insights which will empower you with information and und...

Dec 18, 20231 hr 1 min

15. Becoming a solo mum by choice through IVF- with Sarah Mill

Sarah made a pledge to herself that when she turned 37 (and she was still single) that she would go down the IVF route and have a baby on her own. Sarah now has a beautiful little boy called Ollie. Sarah shares so honestly about her experience dating in her late 30's and the process and considerations of choosing to do it solo. She shares insights into the process of IVF, the costs and most importantly choosing a donor. If you have ever considered the thought or possibility of being a solo mum b...

Dec 11, 202356 min

14. Creating Christmas magic as a single parent- with Rach & Jess

We all know that the Holiday period can bring forward a whole range of feeling and emotions. For some of us, it may be our first Christmas post separation and it can be an incredibly challenging period. This episode dives into how we can still create magical Christmas holidays for ourselves and our children in the holiday period, leaning into special traditions and finding all the ways to celebrate (while still acknowledging the challenging parts). Lastly, how we can still do this all- even if w...

Dec 04, 202340 min

13. From broke and bankrupt to multiple 7 figures- with Candy Kemp

Candy was 16 when she first fell pregnant, she soon found herself broke, bankrupt and married twice, then sadly losing both of her parents.Candy shares how she navigated her challenges and was able to create a life of her dreams, raising 4 children and having ran 10 businesses making multiple 7 figures. Candy now owns a successful skincare business Supple Skin Co and has her business coaching Candy Kemp Coaching. No matter if your big life dreams are business related or not- this episode is for ...

Nov 28, 202351 min

12. “It was a relief when my parents separated” Being raised by a single mum- with Cain Dover

So often we worry about what it means for our children when we seperate our families and what impact it has on our children.In this episode we are joined by Cain Dover (Jess's brother) who has been a pillar of support for Jess throughout her journey as a solo parent. Both Jess and Cain were raised by their mum- who was also a single mum.Cain shares what memories he has of the separation and the relief he felt when they did seperate. He also shares about what he has had to navigate in his own per...

Nov 20, 202348 min

11. Holding the vision for a peaceful and supportive coparenting relationship- with Abby Gilmore

Abby Gilmore became a single mum when her two girls Milla and Arlo were 6 weeks and one years old. She is now re-partnered and has a beautiful 4 year old boy called Mason. Abby was a young mum and when her relationship broke down she was worried as she had no plan, no work and no idea what was next. In this episode we explore the heartbreak in those early days and how Abby went to work on herself to change her relationship and belief with herself, with her children, her girls dad and her new par...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 1 min

10. Losing a child, a public separation and starting again with Amie Rohan

*A little heads up for this episode, as this chat discusses the loss of an infant. If you are not ready to listen to this topic, please come back to listen at another time .Amie is a mother to 3 beautiful children, she chats us through her experience dealing with grief and a public marriage breakdown. In 2018, Amie had her first pregnancy with twins, Bella and Willow, only to be told at just 11 weeks that Willow "was incompatible with life". She talks about this unimaginable grief, the choice sh...

Nov 20, 202350 min

9. Loneliness and isolation as a single mum with Melissa Mai

In this episode of Mothering On My Own we sit down with Melissa Mai. Melissa has been a yoga teacher for the past decade and is now a single mum to her daughter, Grace. We explore her life, from her pre-motherhood days to the present, and how she now navigates the journey of single parenting facing her biggest challenge Isolation and Loneliness which is so prevalent for all of us. Melissa shares the challenges of giving birth to Grace during COVID and then shortly after her partner relocating to...

Nov 06, 20231 hr 2 min

8. The logistics of how we actually solo parent and manage our finances with Rach and Jess

In today's episode Rach and Jess are jumping into some of your recently asked questions- do they want more children? and how do they run the day-to-day logistics of single and solo parenting? Lastly, how do they manage their finances on single incomes. FOLLOW US: Instagram-Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachelmaksimovicJess: @jessicadover

Nov 06, 202345 min

7. Leaving a domestic violent relationship with Nadia Parisi

*Trigger warning this conversation covers Domestic Violence Nadia Parisi is a health massage therapist, fertility, pre/postnatal yoga teacher and a holistic pelvic core practitioner and is now the co-founder of the Golden Mother.Nadia became pregnant at the age of 17 whilst experiencing domestic violence with her baby’s father. She walks us through this experience and the moment that gave her the strength to finally leave the relationship. Nadia went on to have her second child Zara to then beco...

Oct 26, 202352 min

6. Moving on from infidelity with Elizabeth Anile

"One night I went to sleep part of a family, the next morning I woke as a single mum." Elizabeth Anile talks us through the moments after finding out her fiancé was having an affair- all whilst navigating the early days of motherhood when her son Ollie was 8 months old. We explore the overwhelming feeling that came after infidelity- that she felt she like was being punished, missing out on time with her beautiful boy and feeling like she had to suffer through what came with a separation (even wh...

Oct 16, 20231 hr 8 min

5. Buying a home as a single mum- with Mortage Broker Maddie Visser

If you are currently in the position of looking to buy a house, or even if you feel like it is a pipedream- this episode is for you. We are joined by ⁠M addie Visser⁠ from MV Finance . Maddie deep dives into the steps, eligibility and requirements that you need to consider when lending for a home. This conversation is general in nature but we highly suggest booking in a ⁠ free discovery call with Maddie ⁠ so she can help you on your own journey.In this episode we cover the below eligibility:- Ch...

Oct 09, 202350 min

4. Becoming a single mum for the second time with Ren Barendregt

Renee Barendregt became a single mum almost 3 years ago with her two beautiful boys Harry and Sonny. She recently became a solo mum a second time with her third little boy Ziggy. Ren shares with us how her biggest fears were in how she would be able to manage 3 boys on her own and in learning to find wholeness and completeness on her own- without looking to find the "missing piece" of the family puzzle in a relationship. Lastly, the journey of co-parenting and how letting go of anger and resentm...

Oct 03, 202333 min

3. The 24/7ness of solo parenting, managing finances and navigating the world of dating as a solo mum.

Rachel is a solo mum, self-employed marketer and now one of the hosts on this podcast, Mothering On My Own. Rachel was living in Indonesia when she fell pregnant (living a carefree, spontaneous and adventure filled life!) After her relationship broke down she made the choice to move back home to Australia- it was 20 weeks into her pregnancy when she became a solo mum. Rachel shares the tools, resources and community she has had to lean on throughout her solo mothering journey and we explore the ...

Sep 25, 202355 min

2. Rachel is dating & Jess chats navigating co-parenting with new relationships

This week is a solo episode with Rach and Jess chatting through the main questions coming through our DMs.Rach chats through her experience making the choice to come off dating apps and how she called in meeting someone new. She shares a little about a roster she has set up with her friends so that after 4 years, the possibility of dating someone feels within reach.Jess answers the question, “How do you deal with navigating your ex having a new partner around your children?”. Jess shares with us...

Sep 24, 202341 min

Introducing Mothering On my Own

Why Mothering On My Own? Rach & Jess jump into why they wanted to create a podcast for single mums, what topics they plan to cover and who will be joining them along the ride. Find us at @motheringonmyown.podcast

Aug 24, 202325 min

1. “I was tired of being upset”. Finding her magic again after becoming a single Mum with Jess Dover

You might have seen Jess already on your television screens when she featured on "House Rules" in 2018- she's a proud mum of a 3 year old boy called Seb, a model, content creator and now one of the hosts on this podcast, Mothering On My Own.We learn a little more about Jess's journey into single parenting. How she worked through the early days and shifted her mindset to create a more positive life for herself even amongst the challenges.She chats us through the things that she learnt along the w...

Aug 23, 202350 min
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