Single Mom Smiling | Mindset Strategies for Single Moms
Are you a busy single mom struggling with overwhelm, exhaustion, and self-doubt? Are you ready to discover hope that doesn’t come from a half-eaten chocolate bar found between couch cushions, another glass of wine in a sippy cup, or swiping through online dating sites? Then the Single Mom Smiling podcast is for you! Kerri Bishop is an author, speaker, and coach who now brings her energy and enthusiasm to podcasting. She is also a single mom of FIVE boys whose husband, on Mother’s Day, suddenly announced he was leaving. He moved out one week later. Kerri was 5 months pregnant with their 5th little boy at the time. Kerri now gratefully helps other women build lives of hope and positivity. Together, we will dive into unanswered questions, issues of self-worth, and next steps so you can become the woman and mom you are meant to be all while navigating this God-given adventure called life!
Episodes
The dreams of a young woman often revolve around finding the perfect man, getting married, having babies, raising children, having a career and financial stability for a home and travel and all sorts of other good and worldly things.
When a husband leaves, all those dreams come crashing down.
That's when we can be grateful for living in America, which Ronald Reagan once said was "too big for small dreams."
When life falls apart, si...
Few people want to admit the vast numbers of single moms imprisoned by unjust court systems.
These women and their children are unable to move for better education, job opportunities, or healthcare.
They are often forced to live in the same towns their abuse took place in and often not far from their abusive exes.
America's court system is unjust and fails to take into account a parent's innocence when making its rulings. This play...
Grief in divorce is often masked by other emotions.
Learning to grieve losses, beyond those of a runaway spouse, involves validation and hope.
In today's episode, I explain the unique grief of issues such as infidelity, abuse, and abandonment and give suggestions on how to deal with this intense sorrow.
If you want to explore your own grief and how grief affects various aspects of your life while connecting with a cadre of women in...
Some days it may feel like you will never recover from betrayal.
It seems like you will need a miracle to feel better.
What is worse is that miracles may seem to be in short supply. They certainly don't seem to apply to you and your life, but Jesus asks you to come to Him, to believe, to not turn away as the early Christians do.
Jesus says miracles take place every day and never more so than through the Eucharist in the Holy Cathol...
When you've been traumatized, you will do almost anything to avoid further trauma and conflict.
People pleasing seems like it should help you avoid conflict, but it does not. Instead, it pushes wounds down the road.
People pleasing damages relationships and causes you to lose your sense of self. This is especially painful for those who had a low sense of self caused by abuse, abandonment, or other wounds.
But there is hope!
God Ble...
Have you spent hours or maybe even days begging God to give you an answer? Does it seem like sometimes He doesn't care enough to respond?
When God doesn't answer the way we want Him to, it can make us angry or feel dejected.
Nothing could be further from the truth!
God may be asking you to take on virtue instead. Virtue will be far more valuable to you than answers!
What's more is that the Lord also tells you to find joy and deligh...
When you've been hurt by a man, it can be tempting to think all men are the same.
We know this is not true, but knowing and KNOWING are two different things.
In this episode, I talk about just some of the incredible men in my life and help you recognize, honor, and pray for the good men in your life as well.
If you have a strong, kind, influential man in your life, let him know he is appreciated this Father's Day!
God Bless...
Ker...
Have you ever felt compelled to do something? Like there is a force inside you telling you THIS is what you were made for?
And then an even more powerful force held you back? Fear? Overwhelm? Insecurities? Any number of things...
Jesus says if we love Him, we will keep His Commandments. His commandments reach beyond the 10 Commandments to the calling God has placed on your heart.
If you are not stepping out in faith, you are not ke...
What is holding single moms back? What fears, perfectionism, and disappointments keep you from attaining your dreams?
In today's episode, I put on my single mom life coach hat and walk you through some of what may be holding you back from what God is calling you to.
Then I help you change the way you approach difficulties so you can move through obstacles and be the woman and mom you want to be!
Stop waiting for motivation and mov...
If you've had the rug swept out from under you in a broken relationship, it can seem like there is nothing solid to grasp onto. It can make you feel like you have lost your anchor and are free falling.
But God's plans are always for your good.
Hold onto the Lord and His promises, and rebuild your life stronger and more joyful than before.
God Bless...
Kerri
In This Episode:
- Sunday's readings can be found here.
- Leila Mill...
Loneliness is an epidemic with serious effects. In divorce, your foundation is shaken so badly that reaching out to others seems almost impossible.
I know this firsthand.
In today's episode, I get vulnerable about loneliness and feeling like an outcast even in Church. Then, stick with me as we talk about how you can gain confidence and reach out to form better friendships.
God Bless...
Kerri
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As a survivor of emotional and verbal abuse, I know how difficult it is to admit how bad things are even to yourself. I know how easy it is to believe the lies that everything is your fault. I know how hard it is to explain to yourself, never mind anyone else.
In today's episode, you will learn what can be identified as verbal abuse and some of its possible outcomes.
More importantly, you will learn that Jesus leaves the Holy Spir...
A Married woman never thinks Jesus's command to love an enemy will someday mean loving an ex-husband, but that is where many single moms find themselves.
Loving your ex is not a request. Loving your ex is what Jesus commands of you.
And yes! He knows how difficult that can be.
In today's episode, hear 10 ways I strive to love my ex without losing my sanity.
I'd love to hear how you strive to love your ex or about your struggle to...
Abandonment and divorce are so painful, yet sometimes God allows us to suffer. Part of this is to draw us closer to Christ on the Cross.
But what if there is more?
What if the Lord allows you to suffer because He seeks your glorification through Jesus?
What if He allows you to suffer because the Lord, who knows you better than you know yourself and who Loves you more than you love yourself, wants what is best for you - if you choos...
Your voice matters because YOU matter!
No matter what has been done to you or said to or about you, you have a right and a duty to speak up for yourself and your children.
This episode will help you find your voice and speak with confidence.
God Bless...
Kerri
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- Sunday's readings can be found here.
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The world's voices compete over you. They threaten to weigh you down and distract you from being the woman and mom you are meant to be.
Learning to trust the Voice of the Good Shepherd is both a skill and a Blessing.
In today's episode, you will learn seven tips to help you learn to recognize the Voice of the Good Shepherd and build a trusting relationship with Him.
God Bless...
Kerri
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If you've ever had cyclical thoughts, this episode is for you.
Coach Kerri Bishop will help you better understand what sparks your negative thoughts and how they can effect you, your health, your relationships, and more.
But there is always hope too, and Kerri will leave you with three steps to managing those thoughts.
As always, if these thoughts are telling you to harm yourself or another or have become debilitating, please seek...
Betrayed women often ask when the pain will end. They want to know when they will start to feel better. They cry out looking for answers about their children's futures.
They think if they just know how long the pain will last, they will be okay.
But there are no solid answers to this.
Some healing comes because of what you do. Some comes through the support you have. Some comes because God works miracles you begin to recognize and...
Experiencing crippling doubt is something most single moms feel at one point or another. What's more is that doubt can never be fully eliminated. Doubt can creep up on you at any time or it can hit you like a ton of bricks from out of nowhere.
Instead of pretending doubt doesn't affect you, it's best to realize you are not alone in your struggle and then implement ways to defeat your doubt!
In today's episode, you will learn four ...
Let's face it, we all have doubts at some time or another, but for single moms who carry their doubts alone, doubts can be crippling. They can make you want to isolate and maybe even turn away from God and His plan for your good.
The Apostle, called Didymus in John 20, but better know by us as Doubting Thomas, may understand your doubts firsthand.
In today's episode learn what Doubting Thomas and Jesus's greeting to him and the ot...
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