Grace for Single Parents

Divorced, single mom, Jodi Rosser is a podcaster, author, and speaker. Jodi has walked through multiple heartbreaks (divorce, miscarriage, and cancer), and now inspires women to find hope, joy, and purpose through their unexpected storms.

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Mental health and substance abuse counselor, Richard Capriola talks about teens and social media. He breaks down the Facebook research project on teens and social media and explains the recommendations from the Mayo Clinic on the same subject. 

Martha Bodyfelt, a divorce recovery coach, talks with me about the healing process after divorce, why many of us get stuck, and how to prepare ourselves for dating.

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January Tan (single mom entrepreneur) talks about finding your passion and success as a single parent. January is the CEO and Founder of Passionpreneur. She built two businesses while homeschooling her son as a single mom.

Charlene Williams, of Father to the Fatherless, talks about adapting to change well. We discuss how change or transition as a single parent can be hard on our kids, and how sometimes we struggle with change when it's an answer to prayer.

Kate Wendell talks to us about what we should be doing while single. How it looks to work on improving yourself in your single season so that when the right relationship comes along, you'll be able to recognize it and be ready. This ranges from having non-negotiables in future relationships to what gifts we learn from failed relationships.

Today I have author and blogger, Dana Hagstrom, on the show. Dana and I talk about our routines and how we can rearrange our day so that we can make God a priority. Even during the busy seasons of our lives, we can make time for God and His Word.

Author and speaker and fellow single mom, Nikki Henderson talks about being a joyful single parent. How can we maintain our joy when parenting alone? What does this look like in our day-to-day lives? 

Richard Capriola worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for over two decades. He talks about the signs of teenagers who are abusing drugs and alcohol, what parents can do if they suspect their child is using drugs or alcohol, and how to effectively talk to your teen about it. 

What does childhood trauma have to do with our relationships today? Everything! Life, Love, and Trauma Recovery Coach, Riana Milne, walks us through the top childhood traumas, she helps us understand if we've been in a relationship with a narcissist, and how to move forward into love despite traumas and toxic relationships in our past.

What issues does a family lawyer see when it comes to co-parenting? How can co-parents resolve issues outside of court? What are some healthy characteristics of co-parents? Lindsey Easterling, a family law attorney in N.C, answered these questions and more.

Today, Chyna of Made New Mama joins me to talk about confidence in our relationships. How can women who've been hurt in the past, safely create new relationships confidently? What is the link between our relationship with God and how our confidence plays out in our human relationships?

Dr. Ronald Ramsey explains what it means to take a biblical approach to forgiveness. We discuss a 5 step process, what forgiveness really means, and how to know if you've forgiven someone. 

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As moms - especially single, working moms - it can be difficult to ditch the guilt to take care of ourselves. But it's necessary for our sanity. 

Monique Russell is the author of the book, "Intentional Motherhood: Who Said it Would be Easy”  We discuss parenting out of love versus fear, our identity as mothers, and her experience as a single, teen mom. 

Keisha is a confidence coach for girls at her faith-based non-profit “Abundantly Authentic”, which lays the foundations of healthy confidence and what that looks like for our girls. Keisha, a single mom herself, shares 5 keys to confidence for our daughters and what parents can do to cultivate self-esteem in our girls. 

Tolu Osula shares her story and how she's become a confident and treasured possession of God. We discuss leaving parts of us behind that is "of the world" and how to use biblical affirmations.

On the show today, is my real-life friend, Myrna Scales. Myrna is a cancer mom who has a message we can all relate to: What do we do when we've got certain expectations for motherhood and our reality doesn't match up? 

Here are six different ways to kick loneliness to the curb when you're a single mom. 

Attending church as an adult is hard. Attending church by yourself as a single mom when everyone else appears to be happily married can be even harder. So what do we do? 

Do you ever wonder how it is some single moms seem to succeed and are happy no matter what? After interviewing multiple single moms, I've found all successful single moms have these 6 habits in common.  

Children's book author, Stenetta Anthony, lends her wisdom of raising boys alone as a single mom and how she blended her families when her boys were teenagers. 

Kimberly Holmes talks to me today about the PIES of attraction. Kimberly shares how she has helped thousands of people transform their lives, overcome tough situations, and choose to focus on what they can control - their PIES. PIES is an acronym for the 4 areas of attraction: Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual Attraction.

Author Sam Tishner talks about the steps in her book, "Heal First, Love Second" on how to heal after a divorce or the end of any relationship where you lose yourself. 

Motivational Speaker, Angela Marshall, shares what she calls the "4Ds" to overcome obstacles in your personal life. These four steps can help you choose hope over despair.  Angela is full of hope and energy! A single mom herself, she's an inspiration you don't want to miss! 

Marie from the podcast, Feed Your Family Tonight, talks with me to give some invaluable tips on how to easily plan meals when our lives are anything but easy. Marie has some awesome tips and you're guaranteed to walk away with at least one thing you'll be able to implement to make mealtime easier. 

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Chanelle from the Moms Who Know Podcast talks with me today about how we can create a morning routine when it feels like we don't have any time to ourselves. How long does it take to create a new habit of waking up early for a new morning routine? And what's the overall gain of a morning routine? Chanelle answers all these questions and more! 

Certified life coach, Kamini Wood, gives self-care tips for single moms. We talk about extending compassion towards ourselves and how to have boundaries with our children and others when going into a new relationship. At the end, she shares 3 things we should do every evening before bed.

Pastor Pitts returns to the podcast to discuss social justice issues. Pastor Pitts, a police chaplain, gives insight on how we can make sure the current racial issues in America are a movement towards a better tomorrow instead of just a "moment" in time. She talks about investing in our youth and the importance of getting our kids back to school. 

The most common struggle I hear from single moms is the struggle to get through the beginning stages of single parenthood. It feels so insurmountable at the beginning.

Do you apologize when you feel the Holy Spirit nudging you or do you ignore the nudge? Do you know how and when to apologize? Do you apologize to your kids?

Pastor Aleechea Pitts joins the podcast to talk about how God can lead us to forgive others. We also talk about staying grounded in our identity in God.

Join my interview today with the Clutter Coach, Kim Sneath. She walks us through how to clear out the clutter (physically and emotionally) using the Space for GRACE method. 

Raising a kind child in today's world takes intentional effort. We will discuss 9 simple ways to instill kindness in your children and teach them empathy and kindness to others.

My guest today, Joanne Jarrett of Fancy Free, discusses the different types of personalities our children have versus what we have as parents and how we can help parent our introverted children in an extroverted world. 

What we naturally tend to do when anxiety hits versus strategies to help us walk through anxious times. 

With all the stresses and emotions of co-parenting, how do you co-parent and keep God front and center? Ana Bright from Grace and Glory Moms joins the podcast today to lend her wisdom on this subject. She has many years of experience in co-parenting and parenting a blended family. 

Cate Leach from Damsel in Defense joins the podcast to equip, empower and educate us on how to protect ourselves and our families with personal protection tips.

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Strategies to help you learn how you can pray with your children. Praying aloud with your child is one of the most important things you can do to model a personal relationship with Jesus. Here are some simple ways to start today. 

Interview with pediatrician, Dr. Jennifer Variste about how to talk to our kids about the pandemic. At the beginning of the interview, she gives some tips on how to choose a pediatrician during the current climate then we move on to talking to our kids about Covid-19 and recognizing anxiety in our kids. 

Today I have developmental psychologist and family coach, Dr. Cam, talk to us about how to build strong, positive relationships with our teens while we are all stuck at home navigating a new normal. 

Money-saving tips for single moms using 4 different methods. See which one or ones will work for you. 

Whether you enjoy fixing projects around your home or not, as a single woman, Jenny shares practical ideas and frugal tips to help us tackle those DIY home maintenance projects with confidence.

Feeling overwhelmed with all the demands of single mom life? Stop and try this one thing. 

Pastor and author Paul Gray is on the podcast to share his message about grace and unconditional love and action for all people. Listen to the end to find out how to win 2 of Paul's books and copy of the Bible he recommends!