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, Gena has found ways to balance motherhood with building her coaching practice and speaking career, all while parenting from a place of calm. She opens up about the practices that helped her regulate stress, reclaim her confidence, and begin thriving again despite the odds stacked against her.
This conversation is a beautiful reminder that even in life’s hardest seasons, it’s possible to rebuild, thrive, and create a future filled with purpose. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure how to keep going, Gena’s story will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to embrace your own strength.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Gina's Journey
00:53 The Challenges of Single Parenthood
06:29 Recognizing and Addressing Abuse
10:07 Rebuilding Self-Worth and Resilience
11:52 Overcoming Isolation and Stigma
13:16 Tools for Stress Management
15:26 Vision for the Future
19:48 Lessons in Motherhood
22:00 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
✨ resilience, financial independence, self-care, stress relief, and the power of community.
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👉Website: https://genafrangina.com/podcast/
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👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gena.frangina
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