Single Parent Success Stories

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...

🌟 Are you tired of just surviving? In this empowering episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Irina Shehovsov reveals 3 transformative shifts to help you THRIVE! 🌱 Learn how small joys, meaningful connections, and daring to dream can rewrite your life story. Plus, hear an inspiring mom’s journey from daily struggle to joyful living. Ready to break free from survival mode? 🚀 Hit that play button! 🎧

✅ Practice tiny joys

✅ Foster ...

In this heartfelt episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Shannon Miller- Lutz shares how she broke free from generational patterns of dysfunction, divorced when her son was just 3, and navigated 15 years of evolving co-parenting with grace and resilience.

She dives into the emotional challenges of early single motherhood, how she taught her son to express his feelings, and the incredible shift from working a 9-5 to thriving as a ...

Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Annie Izmirliyan, a CEO, certified financial planner, and single mom. Discover how she overcame the emotional turmoil of infidelity, transformed her financial situation from deep debt to six-figure savings, and transitioned from a corporate career to entrepreneurial success. Annie shares valuable insights on trusting your instincts, building a supportive community, and the power of ...

💡 From orphan to self-made millionaire! Sun Yong Kim’s story is one of resilience, survival, and financial triumph.

Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini is a lifestyle mentor, accomplished options trader, and founder/CEO of Lush Enterprises, LLC. With a background as an orphan who rose to become a millionaire, she has inspired countless individuals through her motivational speeches, books, and coaching sessions.

In this powerful episode, she...

💡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝—𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫! But what if the key isn’t perfection, but connection? 🎧

In this episode of 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑆𝑢𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠,

Dr. Gila Reckess, a certified parent coach and clinical psychologist, discusses her journey as a single parent and her approach to parenting. She emphasizes the importance of connection over perfection, ...

🚀 From Overcoming Struggles to Thriving Success! 🚀In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, I sit down with Ashley Pakulski—a powerhouse single mom, coach, and best-selling author. Ashley gets real about overcoming addiction, balancing single parenthood, and the three key pillars that transformed her life: Mindset Shift, Routines, and Simplified Strategy.

🔥 Topics we cover:

✅ How single moms can build a successful busi...

💡 Today's episode is a MUST for every parent thinking about college costs! I’m joined by Ryan Keel, a former financial advisor turned college planning expert. As a single parent himself, Ryan understands the financial struggles of raising a child and planning for their future. 🚀

He’s here to share game-changing strategies to help parents cut college costs, maximize scholarships, and avoidstudent debt traps. We’ll also discuss...

🔥 Single parenting isn’t easy—but it’s powerful! Angela Allen Burns shares her journey of raising two sons alone, the emotional struggles, financial hurdles, and how she turned heartbreak into empowerment.

💡 From rewriting the narrative around single motherhood to finding strength in self-care, Angela’s story is one of resilience, hope, and transformation. Plus, we dive into her book "Do I Really Hate Men?", a raw, u...

Are you struggling to talk to your kids about sex and their bodies? You’re not alone. Many parents feel awkward or unsure about these conversations—but avoiding them can put kids at risk.

In this eye-opening episode of Single Parent Success Stories, Alisha Lunsford, founder of Sexpert Parenting, shares how to start these discussions early, shame-free, and age-appropriately. Learn why correct terminology can deter predators, why ...

🚀𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 🚀

Join us as 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 author of How to Afford Everything, reveals her top financial strategies for single parents! 💸 From leveraging co-parenting resources to maximizing employer benefits like FSA DC, Darla shares practical tips that WORK! 💡

Discover how to:

✅ Master co-parenting finances without conflict

✅ Utilize hidden employer benefits to...

🎧 Being a single parent is hard—raising an autistic child alone? Even harder. Crystal Jordan shares her raw, inspiring journey of navigating single motherhood while advocating for autism awareness. From financial struggles to emotional challenges, she opens up about how her son's diagnosis changed everything—her career, her mindset, and her mission.

💡 In this episode, we cover:

✔️ The reality of single parenting an autistic...

💡 Being a single parent is tough, but you don’t have to do it alone! In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, we sit down with Lori Thomasson, a writer and nonprofit founder, who shares her journey through PTSD, anxiety, and single motherhood. She reveals how faith, community, and asking for help transformed her life. 🚀

✨ In This Episode:

✅ How Lori overcame PTSD & anxiety while raising her kids

✅ Why single par...

🌟 Discover the power of your home environment in this inspiring episode of Single Parent Success Stories!

Kristy Iris, a creative alchemist and single parent, shares her journey from theater design to creating Fizome—a transformative approach blending feng shui with personal growth. Learn how she navigated single parenting, home renovations, and neurodiverse decluttering to create a healing space for her family. Don’t miss her tip...

Are burnout and depression the same? 🧠 Liesl Perez, co-founder of Access Integrated Mental Health, shares her journey from single parent to mental health advocate. Discover how she’s transforming lives through therapy, advanced treatments like ketamine and TMS, and her mission to empower patients to take control of their mental health. Liesl also talks about raising independent kids and balancing parenting with self-care. Watch no...

What does it take to raise six kids as a single mom? Bambi Lynn shares her journey through teenage pregnancy, divorce, domestic violence, and financial struggles, all while homeschooling her children. Learn how faith, community, and resilience helped her overcome adversity. Don’t miss this inspiring story of purpose and healing.

Bambi has six adult children and thirteen grandchildren; she was a single mom raising them for the king...