Mothering On My Own Podcast

In this episode of Mothering on My Own, Rachel is answering some of the beautiful questions you have sent in — many around loneliness, dating, and life as a solo mum. Rachel shares how she has navigated lonely seasons, where she is at with dating and what it really means to her in "choosing the hard" when it comes to relationships.

She also talks about how she fills up her own cup when life feels full and overwhelming. It...

In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel sits down with Amie Rohan to unpack the complexities of parenting, co-parenting, and the emotional terrain that comes with raising children in a blended family. Amie opens up about her personal journey—navigating relationships, motherhood, and rediscovering her sense of self through writing. Together, they explore the often unseen layers of parenting: the loneliness that can exist even in a fu...

Deciding to stay in or leave your marriage is one of the most difficult decisions you might ever have to make.

For many women, the decision of whether to divorce is wrapped up in guilt and fear. Fear of financial insecurity, fear of being alone, and worst of all, fear of making a mistake. That age old question- should I stay or do I go?

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Lisa (a divorce and separation coach) for an honest and hea...

In this conversation, Rachel chats with Marcia Leone and David Walsman where they explore the complexities of merging their lives as single parents, discussing the challenges and joys of blending families, dating as a single parent, and the importance of communication and understanding in their relationship. They share insights on parenting styles, the dynamics of step-parenting, and the significance of creating a harmonious home e...

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Lino Hola to explore his journey of personal growth, healing, and fatherhood. Lino shares his experience as a single dad, navigating the challenges of co-parenting while working on his own emotional development. Through breathwork and self-reflection, he learned to embrace vulnerability, redefine masculinity, and build deeper connections with his children. Now a loving husband and father to tw...

In this episode of the Mothering on My Own podcast, Rachel and Melissa Mai dive into the multifaceted experience of solo motherhood, discussing themes of loneliness, emotional and physical health challenges, and the complexities of re-entering the dating scene as a single parent.

They explore the weight of responsibility that comes with solo parenting, the importance of community support, and the journey of navigating relationships...

In this episode of Mothering on My Own, host Rachel sits down with Elisabeth Shaw, CEO of Relationships Australia NSW, for an insightful conversation on the challenges faced by Australian families within their relationships and the evolving landscape of relationship support. They explore the impact of social media on loneliness, key findings from relationship research, and the crucial role of self-awareness in building healthy conn...

In this episode of Mothering on My Own we dive into the transformative story of Angie Kent—once a beloved face on Gogglebox, Bachelorette, I'm a Celebrity and now the daring star of a new TV series, Big Miracles that puts her fertility under the microscope. Angie opens up about the deeply personal challenges of navigating fertility treatments and the societal pressures surrounding motherhood. We explore her decision to take th...

At the beginning of this episode, Rachel shares a little more about her grief following the loss of her beloved dog, Kobe. She reflects on the huge impact Kobe had on her life, especially as as a solo mother and how her presence provided so much comfort during challenging times.

In this episode, we are joined with Josie Tomic, a retired Olympic athlete, who shares her journey as an elite athlete and how she achieved one of the grea...

As single mums, we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders—raising our kids, managing finances, and keeping life moving forward. But too often, we unknowingly devalue ourselves in the process. In this episode, we’re breaking down six common ways single mums diminish their worth and where these beliefs come from—whether it’s societal expectations, outdated stereotypes, or our own inner critic.

From feeling like we have to “do ...

In this conversation, Natalia Lydford shares her experiences as a single mother navigating the complexities of co-parenting with two different ex partners. She shares some of the emotional challenges her children navigate between siblings and with their differences in co parenting situations.

Natalia shares her experiences as a single mother navigating relationships, parenting, and personal growth.

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Welcome back to the poddy in 2025! In the first episode of 2025 we are joined by a very familiar face- Jess Dover. If you are new to this community Rachel & Jess started the podcast together in 2023, Jess had growing work commitments and could no longer continue with the podcast but we are so grateful we still get to connect with her here.

In this conversation, Jess and Rachel chat through the challenges of solo motherhood and h...

After a busy end of year period and the challenges that come with navigating the holiday period it is so important to make sure we take the time for ourselves.

Gift yourself these minutes and keep coming back to it whenever you feel the need to take a pause or fill up your own cup. This Guided Meditation is shared by my Kinesiologist Charlotte.

Charlotte Terray is a Melbourne-based Kinesiologist specialising in female wellness and...

In this final episode of 2024, Rachel reflects on her journey as a single mother over the past year, emphasising the importance of celebrating small victories and personal growth. She discusses the challenges of the holiday season, particularly for those navigating separation, and encourages listeners to create their own traditions while also creating our own magic this Christmas, even if it looks a little different to what we imag...

In this conversation, Rachel and Jordan explore the emotional challenges that arise from trauma, the decision-making process behind becoming a parent alone, and the impact of past experiences on current parenting.

Jordan shares her journey of navigating motherhood while dealing with her own trauma, the importance of therapy, and the challenges of co-parenting with someone who has been absent.

In this conversation, Jordan and Rachel d...

In this conversation, Rachel and Melissa explore the multifaceted challenges of solo motherhood, the impact of childhood trauma, and the complexities of relationships. Melissa shares her journey from being a teen mum to navigating the difficulties of raising a child alone, while also reflecting on her past experiences with trauma and relationships. Through their candid dialogue, Rachel and Melissa explore the complexities of female...

One in five new mums and one in ten new dads are affected by perinatal depression and anxiety, which impact approximately 100,000 families in Australia each year.

In this conversation, Julie Borninkhof, CEO of PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Post Natal Depression) discusses the complexities of perinatal anxiety and depression. She highlights the importance of recognising the signs and symptoms, the impact of circumstantial factors on...

In this episode, Rachel chats about her experience going to a singles dating event last week, a Melbourne event where over 200 singles go to a bar and hope to meet and connect with other singles.

This episode also features Part B to Rachel's conversation with last weeks guest, Lucy Quick.

Lucy had a rock bottom moment one boxing day, waking up in the spare bedroom without any memory from the night before- it was here she realised she...

In this conversation, Rachel interviews Lucy Quick, a high performance coach and burnout expert, who shares her journey of personal growth and how to avoid burn out.

Lucy discusses her proud moments and her recent journey blending families with her partner and 5 children between them. She chats us through how we can rediscover one's authentic self after significant life changes (for example a separation). In this conversation, Lucy ...