Single & Mighty: Build a great life after divorce or separation

What happens when you suddenly become a single parent in tough circumstances? Today we talk to Zeta Cosman -- a newly-single parent putting her life back together after a tough breakup.

Zeta’s an incredible go-getter and a powerful example of dealing with challenges head-on. A lot of us can learn from her story, whether we’re new single parents or long-divorced. 

We also loved how Zeta realized what sort of parent she wa...

This episode is all about finding your own self-worth and learning to trust your judgement. We loved this conversation for anyone who may be facing trauma or domestic abuse, or finding your confidence again after some hard knocks. 

Some key lessons and insights from Rebecca's story include:

• It's important to take time after a difficult relationship to reflect on what you want and don't want in a partner
• How Rebecca learne...

Today's conversation started with one little question: what does it mean to hit the "reset button" when things don't go our way? 

Setbacks are hard. Keeping it all together, while trying to be great parents for our kids, growing businesses, dating, and going after personal goals... it can be messy.

Carmel and Lindsay have a lot to say about this - especially since taking a few weeks off of the podcast. We're back and committ...

Today, we talk to Danusia Malina-Derben, a solo mum with a jaw-dropping list of accomplishments. She's also one of the most supportive women you could ever talk to... someone you'd just love to sit down with for a really long late-night chat. 

We just couldn't wait to share this one with you. 

Danusia became a single parent during a pregnancy with triplets. She made the bold decision to get out of a dangerous situation a...

Can you be a “good mom” if your kids don’t live primarily with you? 

This story touches on one of the more vulnerable possibilities we can imagine as single parents. 

For Carina, that meant not having her kids live with her. 

As heartbreaking as that may sound, for Carina, it was a chance to grow and rediscover her sense of self. 

Today, Carina has a powerful sense of self, she's found joy and laughter in her home, and (wi...

To wind down the year, we're bringing it all back to the raw, real, and sometimes hilarious world of single parenting. Your hosts Lindsay Carlson and Carmel Ecker talk about  the challenges we face as single or solo parents during the holiday season, how we balance our own needs with those of our families, and how we can empower our kids to be a part of creating new holiday traditions.

With Single & Mighty, you're never...

In this episode, Samantha Isales delves into her life as a first-generation college graduate and single mom. Learn about her struggles, triumphs, and advocacy for marginalized communities.

Samantha became a single mom in high school, facing struggles due to lack of support from school advisors and teachers. She worked hard to balance supporting her family, caring for her son, and continuing her education. Despite these chal...

If you’ve ever felt thrown off balance by life’s changes, you’re not the only one! Divorce, co-parenting, single parenting, and then becoming an empty nester… the whole journey can make your head spin! 

Grab your fave hot drink and download our conversation with Adele Fraser -- an amazing coach and single parent who has been through a lot of change, handling it with a ton of grace and creativity . 

From the initial s...

Today's episode is a little different. We're having a conversation with Kelly Rose Lamb of the Bold podcast. 

She asked us about single parenting, and we asked her about her mission to help women give themselves permission to step off the expected and well-worn path, which of course is something single moms are very familiar with.

Throughout the conversation, we explore how difficult it can be to step away from convention an...

Being a single parent has its set of challenges. From unexpected life changes to finding stability amidst the chaos, it's a journey that demands a lot from us. 

In today’s episode, we dive deep into Torlando Hakes' personal story of growth and rediscovery. Previously a single dad, Torlando shares his experiences of facing adversity, learning from tough times, and finding hope in new beginnings. You'll hear how he found a wa...

Welcome back to Season 2 of Single & Mighty - with your hosts Lindsay Carlson and Carmel Ecker. Launching a podcast is a huge project and a ton of work -- we talk about some of the things we learned in our first season as podcasters. We talk about what it took to reach this big goal, and some of the meaningful lessons our amazing guests shared. 

So listen in, get inspired, and leave a review so other single parents can ...

David Delisle is a man of many talents. He's an author, entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and most importantly, a dad. He's also a single parent, navigating the world of co-parenting with a unique perspective and a wealth of practical tips. In this episode, we delve into David's experiences, his book "The Golden Quest," and his advice for single parents.

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If you’re diving into the world of dating, relationships, and merging families, you’ve gotta hear our conversation with Allison Orlovsky. Allison is a relationship coach who is now happily remarried after her journey through single parenthood. 

Key takeaways to listen for: 

"I've got my things set up, I've got my people, my kid is happy. No, not everything is perfect and that's okay." - Jenn Herman

Join us today as we talk to Jenn Herman an internationally recognized Instagram marketing expert, author, and speaker. 

Jenn talks about her road from co-parenting to single-parenting her daughter and all the mom guilt that can come up when you're pretty much the only parent. 

We're super impressed wi...

Today, we spotlight Lisa Cumes. Lisa turned her side hustle into a seven-figure business, finding ways to make it all work as a single parent. Lisa's journey is a testament to resilience, creativity, and a positive mindset.

Starting as a part-time freelancer, Lisa balanced single parenting with her big dreams and ambitions. She found creative ways to use the constraints she faced, as ways to help her be more focused and pro...

If you find yourself wondering how to get EVERYTHING done, this episode is for you!

We're talking to Taren Sartler, a productivity expert who developed her skills after becoming a single mom and realizing that she needed to make the most of her time if she was going to be there for her kids the way she wanted to.

She got so good at it that it became her business and she now helps other people master their time to make sure m...

If you’ve ever felt the weight of trying to be everything at once – a great parent, a business owner, and have a personal life, Deborah Drummond is about to become your new best friend. She’s not just a successful entrepreneur, but also a single parent who has built her success solo from the ground up.

We know single parent life can be a whirlwind of busy days, tasks, and responsibilities. So, whether you’re listening while...

Get ready to be inspired by this episode as we sit down with Sophia Valdez, a successful tech professional and single mother who shares her journey with our hosts.

Sophia’s quickly built a high-powered career in the tech industry as a single parent. She’s done this by being really intentional about her goals, building a supportive community, and prioritizing her own time and energy.

Her passion for helping people and exposin...

 Would you choose to become a single parent?

 That’s the choice this episode’s guest, Kris Jones, made when at age 39, she didn’t have a life partner and yet felt ready to be a mom.

 She found a single moms by choice group and met other women who were also unpartnered and wanted to have children. Kris has shown that with a powerful community behind them, single parents can thrive.

 Kris talks with us about how she balances be...