1.6 Solo Parenting in Motion: Travel, Grief, and Rebuilding a New Normal

In this candid conversation, Matt, Ben, and Ken unpack what solo parenting looks like in real life after loss—especially when it comes to travel, community, and rebuilding confidence.They talk openly about the fear of leaving kids for the first time, the chaos of airports and road trips as a solo parent, and why showing your children that life still happens is an act of courage, not betrayal. The conversation weaves through grief, dopamine coping (yes, retail therapy), finding your people in person, and the powerful truth that love doesn’t end when someone dies—it expands.Through the CLIMB lens:Courage: Taking trips, dating again, and stepping back into the worldLearning: Adapting parenting strategies, travel hacks, and emotional limitsIntegration: Holding grief and joy at the same timeMovement: Refusing to stay frozen in lossBuilding: Creating a new normal for yourself and your kidsThis episode is especially resonant for widowed parents early in the journey who are asking: Can I still do this? Can I still be a good parent? Can life still be meaningful?The answer—imperfectly, honestly, and humanly—is yes. Support the showReady for more than just listening? Explore the CLIMB framework and support options at https://solodad.life/