Best Singleparent Podcasts (2025)

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Was It Trauma...or a Brain Injury? 24:06

2M ago24:06

24:06

Was It Trauma...or a Brain Injury? In this raw, in-the-car episode, I open up about something I’ve never fully talked about — the invisible symptoms of post-concussion syndrome and how they’ve affected my life and recovery. After overdoing it on a bike ride, I fell into a physical and cognitive relapse that left me confused, exhausted, and deeply f…

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Stop Talking About Narcissists - Why Celebrating YOUR Wins Is The Path To Healing 11:11

2M ago11:11

11:11

Stop Talking About Narcissists - Why Celebrating YOUR Wins Is The Path To Healing After 10 years of podcasting about narcissistic abuse, I've realized something critical: we've been giving narcissists exactly what they want - attention. It's time for a movement where we stop obsessing over abusers and start celebrating ourselves! In this powerful e…

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How I broke Free From Fear and Overwhelm with Prayer 27:57

4M ago27:57

27:57

How I broke Free From Fear and Overwhelm with Prayer 🙏 Breaking free from overwhelming fear through the power of prayer transformed my life. Hear my journey of finding peace and spiritual strength. In this heartfelt video and audio, I share my transformative journey over the past few months, recounting a powerful spiritual awakening that reconnecte…

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David Kessler: Finding Meaning 52:16

6M ago52:16

52:16

I had such a great discussion with David Kessler for this episode. David is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss. He’s also had two very personal losses: the death of his mother when he was just 13, and the death of his younger son when his son was 21. David has just come out with a brand new workbook, Finding Meaning: The Sixth St…

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Bitch A$$ Co-Workers Part 3 13:53

6M ago13:53

13:53

Pharmacy Tech that doesn't like her job is a snitch that deserves stitches. Pharmacists that think that they are smart but don't have common sense.

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Bitch Ass Customers 23:56

7M ago23:56

23:56

Broke chick with her Chime debit card tried to lie and say that I stole her Chime Debit card information. Not today Satan. Girl bye.

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Michelle Glogovac Reflects on Losing Her Dad at Age 7 42:58

7M ago42:58

42:58

I had such a great discussion with Michelle Glogovac for this episode. Michelle lost her dad when she was 7, and I’m so grateful that she was willing to come on and speak with us for this special discussion that is our first episode of this year’s Children’s Grief Awareness Month. It’s kind of funny how I came to be speaking with Michelle for this.…

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BitchA$$ Co-worker follow-up 15:44

7M ago15:44

15:44

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A few things about me - thinking out loud 8:02

7M ago8:02

8:02

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Thankful customers - random thoughts - Thinking out loud 8:44

7M ago8:44

8:44

Customers went to Sunflour Bakeshop in Marlton, NJ and got me 2 gigantic cupcakes.

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Bitch A$$ co-workers - thinking out loud - unfiltered - daisys random thoughts podcast 16:58

7M ago16:58

16:58

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Amanda-Lee Pitzer: The Relieved Widow 48:12

7M ago48:12

48:12

I had such a great discussion with Amanda-Lee Pitzer for this episode. Amanda-Lee is the author of the new memoir The Relieved Widow. “Relieved,” you say? Yes, the title is perhaps a bit jarring. But Amanda-Lee is doing readers a service by being open and honest about her story of losing her military husband to suicide when their boys were 8 and 10…

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Massachusetts Passes Coercive Control Bill! What this Means for Survivors 16:20

8M ago16:20

16:20

Massachusetts Passes Coercive Control Bill! What this Means for Survivors In this episode, I discuss the recent passing of the Coercive Control Bill in Massachusetts, the celebration I attended with many incredible survivors and advocates. And what the passing of the bill means for survivors of domestic abuse. Key Points: Massachusetts unanimously …

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Jeanette Koncikowski: ‘Shipwrecked’ by Widowed Parenting 45:15

8M ago45:15

45:15

I had such a great discussion with Jeanette Koncikowski for this episode. We first talked five years ago, when Jeanette was my guest way back in episode 10. I invited her back now because she’s out with a brand-new book, Shipwrecked: A Memoir of Widowed Parenting and Life After Loss. It’s a “teaching memoir,” in which Jeanette both shares her famil…

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Jessica Waite: The Widows Guide to Dead Bastards 1:00:02

8M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

I had such a great discussion with Jessica Waite for this episode. I’ve had a number of listeners recently asking for more discussions with widowed parents who have complicated situations. Or, as one listener put it, “the end-of-life stories that are really ugly.” One of the gifts Jessica is giving us with her new book is that she’s writing about s…

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24/7 Unlimited Legal Support - One Price with Kamerane Gatlin 51:29

9M ago51:29

51:29

I'm excited to share this interview because this is a service that I wish I had years ago. Legal help without breaking the bank? Yes, it's possible! Ever wished you had a lawyer on speed dial, but thought it was way out of your budget? Think again! In this eye-opening combo episode of 'The Audacious Life and The Audacious Mama Show,' I sit down wit…

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Reflecting on 9/11 Grief with Sara Wingerath-Schlanger of Tuesday’s Children 40:42

9M ago40:42

40:42

I had such a great discussion with Sara Wingerath-Schlanger for this episode. Sara is from Tuesday’s Children, which was founded in the wake of 9/11 to serve families affected by that tragedy in 2001, including the 3,051 kids who lost a parent that day. Sara tells us they are one of only three nonprofits started because of 9/11 that are still opera…

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Lisa Keefauver: Grief is a Sneaky Bitch 40:15

10M ago40:15

40:15

I had such a great discussion with Lisa Keefauver for this episode. You may know Lisa from her popular podcast, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch, and now she has a brand new book out by the same name. In this episode, we talk all about ambiguous losses, disenfranchised grief, how the three most important rules of scuba diving also apply to life—and, of cour…

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Break Free from Narcissistic Abuse with These 5 Books 17:09

10M ago17:09

17:09

Healing is in the air! Ready to break free from narcissistic abuse? Discover these 5 essential books to help you heal, release the fear, and rebuild your life. Learn how to break free from toxic patterns, regain your self-esteem, and find inner peace. Steph discusses the need to focus on healing from narcissistic abuse through recommended resources…

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Warning: The Truth About Narcissistic Abuse Validation. Does it Help Heal? 12:34

11M ago12:34

12:34

When we seek validation about narcissistic abuse, we think it's helping us heal. But be warned: The Truth About Narcissistic Abuse Validation is not what we think. We're drawn to memes and videos that validate our experience, comfort us, and maybe even help us feel seen...and sane. But is this the best thing for us to heal and grow beyond the abusi…

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Ryane Moates Empowers Widows with Home Care & Repair Videos 55:06

1y ago55:06

55:06

I had such a great discussion with Ryane Moates for this episode. I love what Ryane is doing with her YouTube channel, Ryane to the Rescue, where she educates on all things home repair, yard care, and more that widowed people find themselves responsible for after the death of their partners. Ryane herself felt so empowered after she started learnin…

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Bethenny's Mom Passed - what happened to the divorce videos? 9:39

1y ago9:39

9:39

Bethenny's Mom Passed - what happened to the divorce videos? Bethenny Frankel was on a role sharing about her messy 10-year divorce and my last podcast was all about this. But what happened to Bethenny's divorce videos?" When she decided to share about her divorce, I was ecstatic and shared why I think she'll be a solid, outspoken catalyst for awar…

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Bethenny Frankel's Messy 10 Year Divorce - She's Sharing So We Can Learn 17:34

1y ago17:34

17:34

Bethenny Frankel's Messy 10-Year Divorce - She's Sharing So We Can Learn As a longtime fan of Bethenny Frankel, I've been waiting for her to share more about her relationship with her former husband and father of their daughter, Bryn. As outspoken as she is, she clearly had a gag order in place for many years. And she now considers herself an "expe…

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Jordan Arogeti Has a New Tool for Supporting Grievers 39:09

1y ago39:09

39:09

I had such a great discussion with Jordan Arogeti for this episode. Jordan and her company have a new tool called Support Now. It’s a bit like a mashup of some tools you may be familiar with, such as CaringBridge, Go Fund Me, and online meal trains. But it’s SO much more than that. In preparing to speak with Jordan, I had an “Ah-Ha!” moment: Suppor…

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Dr. Linda Shanti McCabe on the Art of Grief 51:16

1+ y ago51:16

51:16

I had such a great discussion with Dr. Linda Shanti McCabe for this episode. We haven’t tackled the topic of art and how it can help with grief on the show before, so I was excited to talk with Linda about that as well as her program called the Art of Grief which is starting soon. Linda is a widowed parent herself, and she’s also a licensed clinica…

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Child Life Specialist Jessica Correnti on Supporting Our Grieving Children 51:30

1+ y ago51:30

51:30

I had such a great discussion with child life specialist Jessica Correnti this week on the Widowed Parent Podcast. Jessica is the founder of a practice called Kids Grief Support. She is also the author of two picture books for young grievers, including her newest, The ABCs of Grief, which will be available in February 2024. In this discussion we di…

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Fueling Healthy Thoughts: Overcoming Darkness and Transformative Resilience 26:02

1+ y ago26:02

26:02

Fueling Healthy Thoughts: Overcoming Darkness and Transformative Resilience In this episode I have some raw and vulnerable moments about this year and reflect on what I believe I need to work on with my own stinkin' thinkin'. Being more intentional with what we feed our minds is essential in turning things around, creating hope in our lives, and be…

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New Study Uncovers the 16 Early Warnings Signs of Emotionally Abusive Partners 20:21

1+ y ago20:21

20:21

New Study Uncovers the 16 Early Warnings Signs of Emotionally Abusive Partners In this episode, I dive into brand new research that pinpoints behaviors you should look out for early on in a romantic relationship that could indicate your partner has the potential for emotional abuse, physical violence, and controlling tactics down the road. The stud…

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Unwrapping the Gift of Lundy Bancroft: Emotional Healing Ideas for the Holidays 9:08

1+ y ago9:08

9:08

How to get more of Lundy Bancroft? That's one of the most common questions I get. People often ask where Lundy Bancroft is and they want more access to his work. Lundy has a program called the Peak Living Network (PLN) that helps with emotional healing and recovery. And as a gesture of support through this holiday season and into the New Year, I wa…

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Dr. Katie Davis on Digital Media’s Role in Growing Up Today 1:00:16

1+ y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

I had such a great discussion with Dr. Katie Davis for this episode. This week we tackle a thorny parenting topic: screens. The pandemic period of online school, work, play dates, happy hours, fitness classes, therapy sessions, music lessons, and so much more has taught us that asking whether screens and screen time are “good” or “bad” are not nece…

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Joanne Harpel’s New Film: Real Teens Talk About Their Suicide Losses 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

55:18

Today’s discussion is such an important one. For families who have been touched by suicide losses, for sure – and also for any parents of grieving teens from any death losses. Joanne tells us today about her new film, “Talking Out Loud - Teens & Suicide Loss: A Conversation.” I’ve seen it, and I have to say it’s such a privilege to hear directly fr…

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Laurel Braitman: What Looks Like Bravery 58:52

1+ y ago58:52

58:52

I can’t think of a better way to kick off Children’s Grief Awareness Month than to share my recent discussion with Laurel Braitman, author of the new memoir What Looks Like Bravery. Longtime listeners will recall that I’ve often mentioned what a privilege it is to speak with grown-up grieving kids, and to hear firsthand their experiences and reflec…

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Azurae Johnson Redmond of Young, Black & Widowed Reflects on Widowed Parenting 44:52

1+ y ago44:52

44:52

I had such a great discussion with Azurae Johnson Redmond for this episode. Azurae is the founder of Young, Black & Widowed Inc and she is also the foreword writer for my new book, out this week: "Widowed Parents Unite: 52 Tips to Get Through the First Year, from One Widowed Parent to Another." I’m thrilled that Azurae and so many other contributin…

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Mae Yoshikawa on Choosing to Let Go of the Question “WHY?” 1:04:06

1+ y ago1:04:06

1:04:06

I had such a great discussion with Mae Yoshikawa for this episode. Mae’s boys were young when her husband died. One was 8 years old, and the other was just 5 months old. Listen in our discussion for the important question Mae asked her older son after her husband died: What if the question right now is not “Why?” This hearkens back to her own exper…

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Gina Moffa on Why "Moving On" Doesn't Mean "Letting Go" 1:02:45

2y ago1:02:45

1:02:45

I had such a great discussion with Gina Moffa for this episode. Gina is a therapist specializing in grief and loss, and she has a brand-new book out this week: Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss. I was honored to read an advance copy and provide an endorsement for her terrific book. Perhaps the best way I can intro…

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Phyllis Fagell on Parenting Middle Schoolers 49:46

2y ago49:46

49:46

I had such a great discussion with Phyllis Fagell for this episode. Phyllis just released a brand new book, Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times. We haven’t specifically talked about middle schoolers on the show before, and I knew Phyllis would be just the right person to tackle this with. She’s a parenting author …

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Chris Buchanan Shares Her New Graphic Novel for Young Grievers 44:13

2y ago44:13

44:13

I had such a great discussion with Chris Buchanan for this episode. Chris has written a graphic novel for grieving teens and kids – something that is unique among the grief literature. She was inspired to write this book because of a death in her community, and she brought her many years of expertise as a speech-language pathologist to the task of …

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Lynn Haraldson Reflects on Becoming a 19-Year-Old Widowed Parent 56:56

2y ago56:56

56:56

I had such a great discussion with Lynn Haraldson for this episode. She was widowed 40 years ago, at the age of 19—with an 11-day-old baby at home. I especially appreciated the longer lens she brings to the experience of being a widowed parent. Her journey has included many twists and turns, and she reflects on it all in her new memoir, An Obesity …

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Hey ChatGPT, Can You Recommend Some Resources for Widowed Parents? 24:33

2y ago24:33

24:33

We’re trying something a little different today. Or actually: a lot different. We’ve got our first non-human guest on the show. No, I’m not interviewing either of my dogs, Daisy and Penny, although that could get interesting. Today I’m interviewing the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT. What is ChatGPT, you ask? I asked it to describe itself bri…

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Talia Kovacs on Building Resilience in Our Kids 43:31

2y ago43:31

43:31

I had such a great discussion with Talia Kovacs for this episode. We talked about an important topic: building resilience in our kids. Listen for Talia explaining what she means when she says resilience is learned, but it can’t be taught. It’s an important nuance that I hadn’t thought about before, and Talia explains to us what this means for us as…

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Why Become an Entrepreneur as a Survivor of Narcissistic Abuse? 11:57

2y ago11:57

11:57

Why Become an Entrepreneur as a Survivor of Narcissistic Abuse? In this podcast episode, Steph discusses the advantages of entrepreneurship for mothers who have survived narcissistic or toxic abuse. Steph shares that being an entrepreneur provides a sense of independence and control, which is empowering after experiencing control in a previous rela…

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Heidi Carson Reflects on Widowed Parenting and Finding Meaning Through Rare Disease Advocacy 51:17

2y ago51:17

51:17

I had such a great discussion with Heidi Carson for this episode. Heidi is a fellow widowed parent, and she lost her husband, Chad, when their kids were 12 and 14 due to complications related to a rare telomere disease. I so appreciate Heidi talking with us because I believe that hearing other people’s stories helps us feel so much less alone. List…

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Confused Turbulence: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Our Collective Spiritual Awakening 22:46

2y ago22:46

22:46

Hello! I hope you're well and caring for yourself through this emotionally turbulent time. In this episode, I'm letting you know where I am with the podcast and my current goals as I manage major life challenges with my children and, like everyone else, do my best to keep my chin up in the midst of life. I'm sharing that I'm shifting a bit to focus…

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Dr. Lisa Damour on the Emotional Lives of Teenagers 56:43

2+ y ago56:43

56:43

I had such a great discussion with Dr. Lisa Damour for this episode. I always love talking with Lisa, and her books and podcast are incredible resources for parents. I frequently recommend her book Untangled to parents of teen and tween girls, and she’s got a brand new book out this week: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. In addition to unpacking t…

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Rabbi Steve Leder on the Beauty of What Remains After a Loved One Dies 1:04:23

2+ y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

I had such a great discussion with Rabbi Steve Leder for this episode. So great that I may just have to have him back. We talked mostly about his second-most-recent book, The Beauty of What Remains, which I found fascinating and helpful and comforting, all in one. He describes it as both a memoir and a field guide. We talked about what he’s learned…

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Whitney Kobrin on Self-Love & Self-Compassion 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

42:10

I had such a great discussion with Whitney Kobrin for this episode. Whitney is herself widowed, and she really wanted to focus our discussion on giving hope to people who feel stuck. She’s a love coach, but we didn’t talk about dating or relationships—we talked about self-love and self-compassion. We also talked about the advice you may have heard …

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Drs. Elena Lister & Michael Schwartzman on Conversations with Children About Illness, Death, & Loss 52:53

2+ y ago52:53

52:53

I had such a great discussion with Dr. Elena Lister and Dr. Michael Schwartzman for this episode. I’m going to keep this brief and make just one suggestion: If you’re a widowed parent, buy this book. If you know a widowed parent, buy it for them. Seriously. The stuff the authors cover is exactly the sort of stuff I was wondering about when my husba…

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Charlene Lam Believes We Are All Curators After a Loved One Dies 57:59

2+ y ago57:59

57:59

I had such a great discussion with Charlene Lam for this episode. Charlene said she’d like to share with my listeners why she believes we are all curators after a loved one dies. I thought that sounded intriguing, so I invited her on the show. Little did I know I’d end up with some new items on my to-do list! We brainstormed what to do with the pil…

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Overcoming Coercive & Abusive Programming - Breaking through a Caged Mindset - Ep 103 38:24

2+ y ago38:24

38:24

Hello, this week I'm talking about the mental cage we have in our minds. It's that thing that stops us from being our best selves, our true selves, from honoring the voice that was once there and was slowly eroded by the programming of toxic relationships, specifically those where coercive control and manipulation are at play. One consistent patter…

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Jon Lefrandt Reflects on Supporting His Six Younger Siblings After Their Dad Died 1:01:59

2+ y ago1:01:59

1:01:59

I had such a great discussion with Jon Lefrandt for this episode. As we close out Children’s Grief Awareness Month, I’m really excited to share Jon’s story and perspective with you. He lost his dad when he was just 24—and he had to step in and help care for his six younger siblings and help them with their grief, both short term and long term. I kn…

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