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Welcome to the Beanstalk Single Mums podcast. This podcast is designed to support and empower single mums from all walks of life and at every stage of their single-mother journey. Hosted by Lucy Good, founder, and Elle Sitek, owner of beanstalkmums.com.au. We feature expert guests who provide valuable information on all aspects of single motherhood. Topics include separation, family law, children of divorce, co-parenting, solo-parenting, education, careers, dating, sex, health, household man ...
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Embracing Solo Motherhood: Carly’s Powerful Journey of Resilience and Hope
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In this episode, we hear from Carly, a determined solo mum, who opens up about her path to motherhood after discovering her low egg reserve at age 35. Carly shares her experience with six rounds of egg freezing over four years, eventually turning to a donor to fulfil her dream of becoming a mum. She discusses the emotional rollercoaster of letting …
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Empowering Neurodivergent Children: Insights and Support for Mums with Bec McKay
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In this episode, we sit down with Bec McKay, an experienced educator and advocate for neurodivergent children. With over 20 years in the education and disability sectors and as a homeschooling mum of three neurodivergent children, Beck brings professional expertise and personal experience to the conversation. Together, we explore how understanding …
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Safeguarding Your Future: How Single Mums Can Protect Their Assets with Binding Financial Agreements
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Hey there! 🌟 Ready for another uplifting episode of Beanstalk Mums? This time, we're joined by Ian McLeod, a financial expert with nearly 20 years of experience, who’s here to talk about Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) and why they’re so crucial for single mums. In this episode, Ian shares how BFAs can protect your assets, safeguard your financ…
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Thriving as a Single Mum: Maggie's Journey from Overwhelm to Empowerment
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Hey there! 🌟 Ready to dive into another inspiring episode of Beanstalk Mums? This time, we have the amazing Maggie, also known as the Inked Mama, sharing her journey from the early days of single motherhood to becoming a successful business owner and content creator. 🎉 Join us as Maggie opens up about her biggest challenges, the importance of findi…
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Mums Eat First: Prioritize Yourself and Create the Change You Crave
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Hey there, single mums! 🌟 Welcome back to the Beanstalk Mums podcast! In this episode, we chat with the incredible Kathy Sullivan, author of "Moms Eat First: Five Principles to Prioritize Yourself and Create the Change You Crave". Kathy shares her personal journey as a single mum and offers us some golden nuggets from her book tailored just for you…
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How giving to charity at Christmas can really help your kids
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We can hardly be blamed for getting caught up in consumerism at Christmas. It is everywhere! We are constantly encouraged to buy more, to eat more, and to keep up with everyone around us. Quite frankly, it's exhausting. Are you ready to pull in the reigns this Christmas and to offer a little of what you have to those in desperate need? Christmas is…
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I honestly don't believe there is a parent alive who doesn't struggle at times. How can we not? There are no hard and fast rules for parenting. No guide to follow, or exams to pass. Yes, parenting is a mission of trying your best and sometimes winning but sometimes not. All the while learning but constantly evolving because no two days and no two k…
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Receive and give support as a single mum this Christmas
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Christmas can be a particularly hard time for many single mothers. We feel pressured to create a picture-perfect Christmas for our kids, complete with stereotypical family and presents galore. Is it any wonder that we experience more Christmas-fear than Christmas-cheer? To help lighten the load for struggling single mums, I chat to Major Beth Twive…
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What to do if the other parent breaches court orders
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You've been through hell and high water, but finally you and your ex have got your courts orders approved by the family court in relation to the care of your children after separation. All you need to do now, is follow them. Simple. Not always. It is way too common for co-parents to breach carefully planned court orders, which can cause havoc for e…
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Why separating without lawyers is definitely a thing
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It is a myth that you need to hire lawyers to separate and divorce. You don't. Property settlement is essentially a financial exercise that a lot of separating couples can work through together with the support of an expert. Which is where Belinda from Divide comes in. Belinda works with separating couples throughout Australia to help you financial…
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Your official guide to Child Care Subsidy balancing
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It's that time of year ladies ... don't delay and confirm your income with Services Australia today! Why? Because once you have, Services Australia can get to work and balance your child care subsidy for the financial year. If you are hesitant for any reason, listen to this podcast with Hank Jongen, General Manager of Services Australia, because he…
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4 Simple strategies for a low conflict separation
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A low conflict separation might seem like a contradiction in terms but it really is possible for many ex-couples. Maybe not right now, but certainly in time. The truth is, it only takes one person to counteract conflict with a more effective and peaceful resolution process. If you want to be this person, this podcast will help you move your separat…
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Expert advice to find your single mum style
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Do you, like me, feel that you have lost touch of what your personal style is? Or do you know what you want your style to be but don't have the time to rock it? Then stay tuned. I chat to Danielle Johansen from Threadicated, an online and shipped to your door personal fashion styling service. This is a lady who has spent years in the fashion indust…
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Covid disaster payments: What you need to know
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Lockdowns are becoming part and parcel of daily life here in Australia, but they certainly don't get easier, especially if you are losing work each time. On this podcast, I chat to Hank Jongen, General Manager of Services Australia, who are doing a heroic job of getting covid disaster payments out to those in need, when they need it. This factual c…
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Genius tips for the first time (in a long time) dating single mum
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Terrified of dating after being off the scene for so long? We get it! I chat to Elly Johnson who, alongside Leena Sisco, owns TruthLove Academy, designed to help women date smart and date safe. Elly explains how to get perfectly poised to make your debut into the dating world. Then, once you're off and running, how to protect yourself, enjoy yourse…
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Helpful tips to complete your tax return in 2021
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I talk to Tim Loh who is the Assistant Commissioner at the ATO and tax time spokesperson for 2021 to help single mums across Australia with their tax returns. In this podcast we cover-off on these points: Whether you need to lodge a tax return and how to do it What can (and can't) be claimed as a work related expense What to do if you get a tax bil…
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The Family Home Guarantee: What you need to know
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Get the absolute latest information available about the all-new Family Home Guarantee in this chat with Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing, the Hon Michael Sukkar MP. We cover: What the Family Home Guarantee is; the motivation behind the scheme; the impact owning a home can have on single parent families; the eligibility criteria for the …
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A candid guide to the property market for single mothers
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Desperate for your forever home? We can help! I chat with Louis Christopher from QSM Research about the facts that matter when looking to purchase a property, whether that be right now, or at some point in the future. We discuss: An overview of the Australian property market with speculation to the future; the impact of Covid, JobKeeper and HomeBui…
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Simple stress management tips to teach your kids
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Stressed out kids = stressed out parents, and vice versa. For this reason, I chat to Dr Louise Metcalfe about how to help our children manage stress and anxiety on a daily basis. We discuss: Why it's so important for the gorgeous little people in our worlds to understand their emotions and take care of their mental health; the benefits of the much …
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4 Surprising tips to make online dating work for you
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YES, it can work and I have seen the proof! So this podcast is all about making online dating work for you. I chat to the perfect person, Sharon Draper who is a psychologist and the relationship expert at eharmony. We discuss: Why online dating is a good way for single mums to meet potential partners; the importance of "self" when you online date; …
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Helping single mums understand and manage anxiety
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Beyond Blue were kind enough to let me borrow their lead clinical advisor, Grant Blashki, to discuss this all-important topic of understanding and managing anxiety as a single mother. Listen to us chat about: What anxiety actually is and the different types (yes, there is more than one type!); the red flags that suggest anxiety is reaching a level …
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How to add oomph to your sex life when you're single
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Yes! You can have a satisfying sex life with yourself! I talk to Chantelle Otten, Ambassador and resident Sexologist at Lovehoney, Australia's No.1 sexual happiness people. We cover: The benefits of regular and satisfying self-pleasure (this may surprise you); Chantelle's top tips to get started with your sensual self-pleasure journey; sex toys for…
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How to have the best orgasms of your life
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I chat to mother and daughter sexperts, Dr Janet Hall and Ella Hall from Women's Pleasure Power about how to have mind-blowing orgasms and a wonderfully fulfilled sex life. We discuss: Why it's so important to have lots of wonderful orgasms; what a "full body orgasmic state" is and how to achieve it; some sneaky snippets and tips from Dr Jan and El…
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Am I drinking too much? And what next if I am?
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Love your wine a little too much? You are not alone. More and more mums are turning to alcohol to help ease the stresses of daily life. I chat to Victoria Vanstone from Drunk Mummy Sober Mummy about her story that led her to sobriety and to become a more present and patient mother. We chat about: Why you don't have be in rehab to admit to a drinkin…
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I speak to Alison Howard from 1800RESPECT to help single mums who are struggling to move forward and live healthy, happy lives following the trauma of a DV relationship. We discuss: The issues you might experience following a DV relationship; the cycle of domestic violence - what it is and how to break it; advice on parenting with your abuser; how …
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