You’re not selfish. You’re not broken. And you’re damn sure not failing. You’re just a single mom living in a world that applauds your exhaustion and punishes your boundaries.
In this powerful and validating episode, I’m joined by licensed therapist and Solo Shift podcast host Wedeh Guar, a woman who's not only raising kids solo but raising the standard for what thriving can look like after heartbreak, depletion, and identity loss.
We talk about co-parenting with inconsistent partners, letting go of who people want you to be, and how to rebuild your sense of self when you're done performing but still showing up for your kids. Wedeh brings the grounded truth, gentle humor, and the kind of "seen and soothed" energy every overwhelmed mom deserves.
🧨 In This Episode, We Talk SHIFT About:
00:00 – Parenting through emotional fatigue
04:23 – Redefining what “good mom” even means
08:15 – Letting go of external validation + role performance
12:40 – What happens when the co-parent is inconsistent, absent, or unavailable
19:01 – The grief and guilt of needing space from your child
22:18 – Co-parenting with a ghost (or a situationship)
26:07 – How healing often triggers the people who benefit from your burnout
31:55 – “You get to be petty and peaceful.”
36:14 – How delulu phases sometimes save single moms
40:29 – Owning your parenting wins without needing applause
45:02 – Parenting through loneliness and longing
49:35 – What to do when your kids reflect the pain you’re still holding
54:50 – Reclaiming identity beyond “Mom”
58:10 – Wedeh’s message for moms who feel like they’re drowning
👋 Connect with Wedeh:
- Instagram: @thesoloshiftpodcast
- Podcast: The Solo Shift Podcast
- Email: thesoloshiftpodcast@gmail.com
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