Solo Parent Society

TOPICThis week we’re discussing Benefits of The Relationship Between Justice and Forgiveness PAIN POINTWe know we’re supposed to love one another. But, does that mean we just ignore how others hurt us and we continue experiencing pain? Many of us may think if we forgive, then we are not supposed to seek justice—in other words, forgive and forget. But what does it look like to forgive and seek justice simultaneously? 3 MAIN POINTSToday, we cover three main points:1) Forgiveness and a desire for justice can co-exist2) What forgiveness is not3) Ways to pursue justice LINK TO SHOWNOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! To receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to group

TOPICThis week we’re discussing How to Become a Forgiving Person PAIN POINTWe aren’t born with a natural propensity toward forgiveness; it’s a trait that we have to develop because it runs counter to our instincts. As single parents, we often have significant trauma, pain, and obstacles that make forgiveness especially hard—it seems there are often more reasons to not forgive than to actually forgive. How can we become a more forgiving person? 3 MAIN POINTSToday, we cover three main points:1) Why forgiveness is so hard2) Our need for and benefits of forgiveness3) Boundaries in forgiving LINK TO SHOWNOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! To receive a free SPS Welcome Tool

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com TOPICThis week we’re discussing Benefits of Self Forgiveness (SoloCon Live 2024). PAIN POINTWe’ve all made mistakes. Every single one of us. Yet when it comes to forgiveness, it feels much easier to forgive others than to forgive ourselves, which leaves us feeling stuck and unable to move forward into healing. How can we take steps to self-forgiveness? 3 MAIN POINTSToday, we cover three main points:1) Challenges of Self-Forgiveness2) The Four R’s of Self-Forgiveness3) What Self-Forgiveness Can Do LINK TO SHOWNOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! To receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info and a

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com TOPIC & GUEST This week we’re discussing Moving Forward With Courage with Annie F. Downs. PAIN POINT When we become single parents we experience loss of a relationship, spouse, or our envisioned future, and with that often comes the loss of courage. We get stuck and don’t know how to keep going, much less face the challenges ahead. How do we find the courage to move forward toward living our fullest life?  GUEST BIO Annie F. Downs is a bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee. Engaging and honest, she makes readers and listeners alike feel as if they’ve been longtime friends. Founder of the That Sounds Fun Network—which includes her aptly named flagship show, That Sounds Fun—and author of multiple bestselling books like “100 Days to Brave” and “Remember God,” Annie shoots straight and doesn’t shy away from the tough topics. But she always finds her way back to the truth that God is good an

TOPIC & GUESTThis week we’re discussing Living Fearless with author Jamie Winship PAIN POINTIt’s always inspiring to hear someone confidently say, “This is what I am called to do” or “This is who I am.” Yet, many of us aren’t sure what our true identity is. Instead, without even realizing it, we function in a false identity created by fear, shame, trauma, or negative perception. How do we come fully into our true selves to courageously live on purpose? GUEST BIOJamie Winship has decades of experience bringing peaceful solutions to some of the world’s highest conflict areas. After a distinguished law enforcement career in the metro Washington, DC area, he worked in high-conflict areas in the Middle East for almost three decades. Jamie has worked with leaders in professional sports, business, education, law enforcement, government, non-profit, and other sectors. He and his wife Donna are co-founders of Identity Exchange which helps individuals and teams discover new levels of creativity and resiliency withi

TOPICThis week we’re discussing Courage To Doubt. We often think of doubt as something negative—as a weakness or a lack of certainty. And if we’re doubting our beliefs and they’re wrapped in our identity, it can be especially scary. Yet, doubt can actually be a positive thing. How can we encourage our kids to have a healthy relationship with doubt? 3 MAIN POINTSToday, we cover three main points:1) Viewing doubt as either “good” or “bad” (*only spending a short amount of time on this point, focusing mainly on Topic #2 and #3)2) Courage to doubt faith3) Courage to doubt ourselves LINK TO SHOWNOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! To receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with

TOPICThis week we’re discussing Courage to Have Difficult Conversations with Our Kids PAIN POINTThere are certain conversations dealing with challenging, confusing, traumatizing, or sensitive topics that some of us would rather avoid talking about with our kids, for a variety of reasons. But the reality is that we cannot always shelter our kids from the difficulties of our world today—and the ability to talk about tough stuff is a skill that we, as parents, need to have. How can we find courage to have difficult conversations with our kids? 3 MAIN POINTSToday, we cover three main points:The myths we believe about hard topicsEstablishing a safe and supportive environmentConversations with younger kids vs. older kids LINK TO SHOWNOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, somethi

TOPIC & GUESTThis week we’re discussing Creating Safe and Secure Connections with Relationship Expert Julie Menanno PAIN POINTWe are all born with a need to connect and form bonds. We want secure relationships that are full of deep trust, safety, comfort, and confidence. But often, our relationships are not what we imagined they would be. Enter: Attachment theory. It refers to the emotional bond between people—and how we give and receive love, beginning at infancy. Our attachment style informs the formation of all our relationships. So how can we use attachment theory in our favor, to deepen our bonds with those we love most? GUEST BIOJulie Menanno is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. She also provides insight and advice for couples at @TheSecureRelationship on Instagram, with over one million followers. She founded and runs the Bozeman Therapy & Counseling clinic, and The Secure Relationship Coaching. She lives in Bozeman, Montana, with

TOPICThis week we’re discussing How Codependency Ruins Relationships. PAIN POINTThe things we do as codependents is all about trying to protect a relationship and develop deeper connections—but in actuality, codependency keeps us outside of a true relationship. How does codependency ruin relationships and how can we break free from these unhealthy patterns? 3 MAIN POINTSToday, we cover three main points:1) The five core symptoms of codependency2) The backward logic of codependency3) Breaking free from codependency LINK TO SHOWNOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! To receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info and a free book click - https://soloparent.

TOPIC & GUESTThis week we’re discussing Building Healthy Relationships with Our Kids (Featuring Solo Kids Colton & Zara) PAIN POINTAs single parents, we all want healthy relationships with our kids. And, as any parent knows, it’s not as easy as it sounds and there’s certainly not a cut-and-dry way of doing this. But are there some good practices to put into place to cultivate openness, mutual respect, trust, and connection? GUEST BIOColton Lee is the oldest son of regular contributor, Marissa Lee. Colton is a Class of 2024 high school graduate and he will be heading to Ole Miss to study Accounting. Zara Beeson is the youngest of Robert’s three daughters. Zara graduated from Dental School and is a Certified Dental Assistant at a practice in Franklin, TN. LINK TO SHOW NOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be rela

TOPIC & GUESTThis week we’re discussing Using Loneliness to Your Advantage with Dr. Chip Dodd PAIN POINTIf there is one word to describe single parenting, it’s “loneliness.” We are reminded throughout the day—in big and small ways—that we don’t have a partner for companionship. Loneliness hits when we miss our kids if we’re co-parenting. And we’re always keenly aware there’s no one to share the responsibilities, experiences, decision-making, and mental load with; no one to laugh (or cry) with after the kids go to bed. How can we use loneliness to our advantage? GUEST BIOChip Dodd is an author, a speaker, and a counselor. He holds a PhD in counseling and is the author of many books including “The Voice of the Heart,” which has been a cornerstone resource for us here at Solo Parent. LINK TO SHOW NOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us

TOPICThis week we’re discussing Building Authentic Relationships When You Don’t Have Time PAIN POINTWe crave deep and authentic relationships with other people but developing them takes time and emotional availability. How do we build authentic relationships when we’re running scarce on time or energy? 3 MAIN POINTSToday, we cover three main points:1) Who are we giving our time to?2) Quality vs. quantity3) Making friendship the new romance LINK TO SHOWNOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! To receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info and a free book click - https://soloparent.org/welcome-toolkit Join our FREE daily meditational devotional - pod.link/1

ROUNDTABLE FORMAT TOPICToday we are discussing Finding Peace in Singleness PAIN POINTAs a single parent, the topic of singleness brings up all sorts of hopes, fears, and emotions. Can we make peace with being single while still wanting or being open to romantic love? 3 MAIN POINTSToday, we cover three main points:The importance of self-reflection and being singleMaking peace with not getting what you wantNot settling for “less than” LINK TO SHOWNOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! To receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info and a free book click - https://soloparent.org/welcome-toolkit Join our FREE daily meditational devotional - pod.link/15178940

TOPICThis week we’re discussing “Making Peace with Letting Someone Down” PAIN POINTIt’s easy to think making peace is “avoiding conflict” or “not standing up for yourself” because things do appear peaceful, but a lot of times, getting to a place of peace requires conflict or boundaries—and it’s really hard to do. How do we make peace with letting someone down? 3 MAIN POINTSToday, we cover three main points:1) The difficulty of letting someone down2) What it looks like when you care too much3) How to do the work (and make peace with letting someone down) LINK TO SHOWNOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! To receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info and

TOPICThis week we’re discussing “Is It Peace or Denial”PAIN POINTWe thought we had forgiven the person who hurt us, but our feelings don’t reflect it. We were expecting to stop feeling angry and hurt after we forgave. We’re expecting peace and relief. But the pain remains. Does this mean we didn’t truly forgive them? How do we know if we’ve really forgiven? 3 MAIN POINTSToday, we cover three main points: 1) Defining denial and its attributes 2) What peace feels like3) Moving from numbness into cultivating peace LINK TO SHOWNOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! To receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info and a free book click - https://soloparent.org

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.comThis week we’re discussing How to Begin Healthy Tech Practices in Your Family with Andy Crouch In the past 20 years, technology has advanced at an outstanding, often overwhelming rate. It’s ubiquitous; we use it at work, classrooms, homes, and churches. We use it to communicate, be entertained, interact with others, perform household tasks, navigate, wake us up, and countless other uses. It’s at our beck and call 24/7. For all its positive and life-changing attributes, it also has incredibly addictive qualities that keep us from living in reality. As parents, we need to be intentional about how we use technology, but it increasingly feels like an uphill battle. How do we implement healthy and realistic technological use in our families? Andy Crouch is a partner for theology and culture at Praxis, a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship. His writing explores faith, culture, and the image of God in the domains of technology, power,

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.comTOPICThis week we’re discussing How to Define and Move Towards Your Purpose PAIN POINTTrying to determine your purpose or navigating career growth might be the last thing on your mind as a single parent. But, having purpose and moving toward something is important. Being a single parent can feel limiting in many areas, whether it’s a logistical difficulty like restricted time and energy or something more personal like self-doubt after our world has been irrevocably changed. How can we define and move toward our purpose while battling the unique obstacles we face as single parents? 3 MAIN POINTSToday, we cover three main points:1) What do we mean by “purpose”?2) What are some things that get in the way of moving to the next level?3) Recognizing your value as a single parent LINK TO SHOW NOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have.

TOPIC & GUESTThis week we’re discussing Financial Growth with Steve Coughran. PAIN POINTHave you ever thought “I wish I knew how to grow my finances in a way that doesn’t require me to take on another job”? As a single parent, you likely don’t have a lot of extra time to pour into a lucrative side hustle and you don’t have the energy a pay raise or promotion requires. Is it possible that, as a working single parent, you can proactively grow your finances? GUEST BIOCFO of an international billion-dollar company and management consultant Steve Coughran has over two decades of experience driving business excellence. Known for his extensive research and writing on strategic growth and corporate financial management, Steve challenges conventional wisdom, earning the reputation of an “energetic trailblazer.” He is an expert on strategy and an acclaimed keynote speaker with over twenty years of experience driving corporate excellence. He is the author of numerous books including Reframing Rich: Creating a Better

TOPICThis week we’re discussing How to Help Our Kids Grow Spiritually PAIN POINTIn America today, most parents don’t feel like spiritual experts so they outsource it or hope their children will pick it up through exposure. But a child’s spiritual formation is one that a parent needs to prioritize and be involved with. How do parents actively and effectively participate in their children’s spiritual formation and growth? 3 MAIN POINTSToday, we cover three main points:1) Why parents are so important in their children’s spiritual formation2) Who are our partners in our children’s spiritual growth3) A spiritually vibrant home LINK TO SHOW NOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcas

TOPICThis week we’re discussing Getting Out of Our Comfort Zone PAIN POINTWe all like being in our comfort zone because it feels … comfortable. It’s easy. When so much of our lives as single parents is challenging, it can feel good to simply hang out there. And after being through so much that has beaten us down, we don’t have a clear grasp on our potential. But, to grow, stepping out of our comfort zone and into unfamiliar territory is important. How do we know when it’s time to step out of our comfort zone and into growth? 3 MAIN POINTSToday, we cover three main points: 1) Defining the Comfort Zone2) Growth Zone and Panic Zone3) Moving into the Growth Zone LINK TO SHOW NOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about.