Single Parent Success Stories

In this inspiring episode of Single Parent Success Stories, I sit down with Gena Frangina—a devoted mum to her 10-month-old son, IT professional, life coach, and hypnotherapist. Gena shares her deeply personal journey of navigating single parenthood after financial abuse, while facing housing uncertainty, debt, and the silent stigma many single parents carry behind a smile.

Through resilience, mindset shifts, and therapeutic tools, ...

👉Divorce is tough—but your child’s emotional health doesn’t have to suffer. 🎧 In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Dr. Karalynn Royster, child psychologist and co-parenting expert, shares her Kids First Co-Parenting System.

Learn how to:

Avoid common parenting mistakes after divorce

Support your child’s emotional security 💖

Choose between co-parenting, parallel parenting, and nesting

Build resiliency and attachment ...

Discover the truth about Human Design in parenting and how it can transform your relationship with your child. In this episode, single mom by choice Moira Mills shares her journey road schooling her son, balancing solo parenting with travel, and using sidereal Human Design to understand unique dynamics, improve communication, and raise confident, independent kids.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Moira chose solo parenting an...

In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Irina Shehovsov interviews Loretta Gavin, co-founder of the Heat Wellness Retreat. 🌱

Loretta shares her inspiring journey of supporting her sister Sharon through a rare autoimmune disease, their decision to adopt a plant-based lifestyle, and how they turned their personal struggles into a thriving retreat for single parents and wellness seekers.

💡 What you’ll learn:

• How food and li...

Parenting teens often feels like a battlefield, but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, parenting coach and Stanford graduate Jeanine Mouchawar shares how she went from struggling with her son’s ADD and high school challenges to building a close, respectful relationship through the power of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. You’ll learn how to set boundaries without punishments, manage your own emotions, and raise confident, honest,...

What happens when a fatherless childhood inspires innovation? Mark Miller, architect and entrepreneur, grew up in a single-parent home after losing his dad at age two. The emotional toll on his mother and the lack of support shaped his mission: to create the Love Notes App — a digital memory box for parents to leave heartfelt messages for their children.

In this episode, Mark shares:

💔 The impact of losing his father so young

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What if your health issues aren’t just physical?

In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, cardiologist Dr. Julius Torelli shares why Western medicine often fails chronic illness sufferers—and how mindset, gratitude, and lifestyle changes can transform your well-being. Discover the Gratefully Well approach, practical tips to manage stress, and why self-worth is the foundation of health.

Listen for:

✔ The #1 overlooked caus...

Welcome to another episode of Single Parent Success Stories. Today Dr. Nigel Brayer shares his journey as a single parent and healthcare provider, discussing the challenges of parenting, the importance of emotional well-being, and his transition into alternative medicine. He emphasizes the significance of awareness in health, the role of nutrition, and the need for strong relationships in parenting. Dr. Brayer also introduces his I...

Discover how parenting coach MegAnne Ford transformed her teaching career into the powerful CLEAR method for single parents. Learn how connection, limits, empowerment, accountability, and reconnection can turn tantrums into teachable moments. 🎧 Tune in to hear her real-world stories, insights from “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen,” and how to find balance between discipline and empathy. Don't just survive parenting—thrive.

Resourc...

Struggling with your child’s sleep? 🎧 In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Allison Egidi—certified pediatric sleep specialist & founder of Sleep Coach LLC—shares her journey from a sleepless parent to helping hundreds of families restore rest. Learn why pediatricians get only 3 hours of sleep training, the science behind 11–12 hours of sleep for little ones, the hidden link between physical tightness and sleep, sc...

Are you a single parent relying on your job’s insurance plan? You could be dangerously under covered. In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Wallis Tsai, founder of Aboveboard Financial and former Goldman Sachs exec, reveals the TRUTH about life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Learn how to protect your family, avoid financial pitfalls, and get transparent, honest advice—no strings attached.

🔗 Get free tool...

In this powerful episode of the Single Parent Success Stories podcast, Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There Got Out, reveals how she survived a 20-year high-conflict marriage and turned her painful experience into purpose. Lisa discusses narcissistic abuse, legal strategies for high-conflict divorce, protecting your children, and how to create joy and healing after separation. Whether you’re facing divorce or seeking strength aft...

Every year, thousands of children are rescued from hot cars—and dozens don't survive. Michael Israel, Head of Operations at Clever Elly shares how a simple, affordable backseat reminder could save lives. Learn how 3 dads turned a near-tragedy into a mission-driven solution that empowers parents to build life-saving habits. This episode is a must-watch for anyone who drives with kids. 💡👶🚗

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In this raw and powerful conversation, Sean Carey—a transformational success coach and single dad—shares how he went from a custodial crisis to leading with confidence. 💥

📌 What you’ll learn:

• How Sean took 100% responsibility & filed a Christmas Eve restraining order

• His 6-step R I S E framework: Responsibility, Intentionality, Strategy, Empowerment

• Self care rituals—journaling, reading 500+ books, biblical counseling

• ...

Discover how the Akashic Records—your soul's library—can unlock profound healing and transform co parenting conflict into harmony. In this episode, we explore energy healing, clearing old soul contracts, and real tools to support single parents. Kanika shares powerful client stories and actionable grounding exercises to reconnect with the Earth and Divine. Whether you're co parenting, healing from trauma, or seeking deeper ...

Unlock the secret to building emotional safety with your kids. 🎧 In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, clinical psychologist Dr. David Marcus reveals why comforting kids with phrases like “make them feel better” backfires—and what actually works.

Discover:

• The 4 building blocks of emotional literacy

• Why soothing presence beats lecturing

• How to help kids “empty out” overwhelming emotions

• Real tips to replace scr...

Discover Craig Parks’ groundbreaking Parenting A to E method—where body, voice, music, and ritual create deeper parent child bonds.

Craig Parks is the founder of Parenting Harmony and the creator of the Parenting A to E: From Stress to Smiles method — a heartfelt, practical approach that helps overwhelmed parents turn chaos into connection and the everyday into something unforgettable. Drawing on years of experience as a parent,...

Navigating single parenting? It's crucial to build a strong support team. Seeking therapy can provide invaluable mental health support. Remember to find your tools and people who make you feel confident on this journey.

In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, host Irina Shehovsov interviews Dee Davidson, a resilient single mom who transformed her life after divorce. Dee shares her journey through financial struggles, emoti...

Join us in this episode of the Single Parent Success Stories Podcast as we chat with Lynsey Martin, an Austin-based author and mother of two. Lynsey shares the delightful journey behind her children's book, How to Get an Alligator Out of the Bathtub, inspired by her sons' curiosity during a zoo visit. Discover how family moments transformed into a published story that emphasizes creativity, kindness, and fun in daily routin...