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Now What? Podcast
by ODd Network
Now What? is a podcast for single mothers, solo mums by choice and women navigating separation, co-parenting, dating again and blended families. Formerly Mothering On My Own, the show has evolved to reflect how single motherhood keeps shifting and reshaping over time. Hosted by Rachel Maksimovic, it’s a space for honest conversations, expert insights and real stories that help you feel less alone as you navigate each new chapter and ask yourself… now what? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Raising Boys as a Single Mum: What Your Son Really Needs- with Dr Billy Garvey
When I found out I’d be raising my son on my own, one of my biggest worries was what it would mean for him not to have a dad around. So I was so excited to sit down with Dr Billy Garvey to talk about it. Billy is a developmental paediatrician, co-host of Pop Culture Parenting and author of two...
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You Can Want Love and Still Choose Yourself — with Meghan McTavish
Meghan McTavish is a writer, mum and founder of The Plotline Journal, who’s been called a “divorce influencer” for her honest, often hilarious take on life after marriage. Having rebuilt her own life after divorce, she talks openly about losing herself in a relationship, dating again, and…
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Leaving Domestic Violence, Grief and the Love of a Solo Mum- with Zoe Marshall
This episode talks about domestic and family violence, including sexual violence, as well as grief and loss. Please look after yourself while listening. Zoe Marshall was barely an adult when two things happened at once. Her mum, a solo mum and her whole world, was dying of cancer, and she'd just...
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Dating after Divorce? An Honest Take on Dating as a Single Mum- with Lauren Hunter
Lauren Hunter is the founder of Cinqe Matchmaking Australia, and after years of sitting across from single men and women, she's seen exactly what's going wrong in dating, and what actually makes it work. Lauren is also a mum of two who went through her own divorce and had to learn to date again...
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"You're Not Leaving to Find a Better Man, You're Leaving to Find Yourself"- with Amy Appleton
In this episode, I sit down with Amy Appleton, the founder of Steps of Style, who built a fashion and styling career out of the hardest chapter of her life. What started as a blog during infertility and IVF became a full creative business, and eventually her exit plan from a nineteen year…
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Stepmum vs Single Mum: Why We're Fighting the Wrong Fight- with Karissa Byrnes
This episode dives into one of the messiest and most misunderstood dynamics in modern parenting, the relationship between a mum and the woman who steps into her kids' life. Step parent coach Kris joins the conversation to unpack the assumptions that get made on both sides before anyone's even…
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The Doorway Divorce Opens, with Megan Dalla-Camina
Today's guest is Megan Dalla-Camina, author, women's leadership expert and PhD researcher, whose work explores what happens when women start questioning the lives they've built and begin reconnecting with themselves. Her latest book, She Who Remembers, makes the case that so many women aren't...
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The Truth About Child Support in Australia- with Terese Edwards
Child support. Say those two words and most people think it's simple, one parent transfers money to the other, end of story. But if you've been through it, you know that's not even close to the truth. In this episode I sit down with Terese Edwards, CEO of Single Mother Families Australia, who has...
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It Shouldn't Be This Hard: Emotional Abuse, Capacity and Trusting Yourself Again- with Leah Aguirre
This week I'm joined by Leah Aguirre, licensed therapist, relationship expert and author of Is This Really Love. Leah has built a huge following talking honestly about emotional abuse and boundaries, and what makes her work land is that she's not just speaking from the clinical side, she's lived…
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When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way You Planned- with Dr. Sarah Jane
What do you do when life doesn't turn out the way you imagined? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sarah Jane, creator of Spinal Energetics and author of the new book Your Spine Holds the Answer. This conversation is about so much more than healing. It's about navigating the gap between the life...
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The Mommune: Inside the Household Where Two Single Mums Raise Their Kids Together- with Bernie Sinclair
When she became a single mum, Jen made a promise to herself: she was not going to live a smaller, harder life just because a relationship had ended. Years later, that promise turned into a "mommune" — a shared home in New York City with her best friend Annabelle, also a single mum, where they…
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What Nobody Tells You About Doing It Completely Alone- With Jemima Fallows
Jemima found out she was pregnant at 39. The father made it clear from the beginning — if she continued, she was on her own. She continued. This conversation covers what nobody prepares you for when you're doing it completely alone from the start — the shame of a pregnancy you're hiding in plain...
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What if you're not done with love. You're just scared of it?- With Hannah Rose Keys
Four months out of a relationship breakdown, Rachel finds herself saying something she never thought she'd say: I'm never doing this again. She gets it now. The bitterness. The wall. The absolute certainty that closing off is safer than trying again. But she also knows there's a question worth...
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I am grieving a marriage I needed to leave- with Tara Pavlovic
Tara Pavlovic is a Gold Coast-based content creator and mum of two who recently announced her separation — and the response from women everywhere made it clear this conversation needed to happen. Rachel and Tara get into what the lead-up to leaving actually looks like from the inside. The years…
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When the Second Breakup Hits Harder Than the Divorce- With Kylie Lately
Rachel sits down with Kylie to talk about the parts of single motherhood and dating again that don't get said out loud enough — the fallout when a significant relationship ends and your kids are caught in it, the survival mode that masquerades as a personality, and the stories women tell…
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Which Ball Do You Want Me to Drop? Catie Gett on Nourishment, Survival Mode and the Real Cost of Doing It All Alone.
Catie Gett is a Melbourne-based naturopath, founder of The Staple Store, and single mum to her daughter Scout. She has spent her career making food and health accessible to people who can't afford a 20-step morning routine — and this conversation goes places neither of them expected. Rachel and...
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The Divorce Diaries: Surviving Court, Betrayal and Starting Again, with Stephanie
In this episode, Rachel sits down with Stephanie, the creator of The Divorce Diaries, who began documenting her divorce and court experience in real time from the US. Together they unpack what it’s really like to navigate a legal system when money, representation, and support feel out of reach…
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Building a life on your own terms, with Amy Robinson
Amy didn’t set out to become a voice for single mums online. She started by sharing her running. Then she posted one honest video about single motherhood and it blew up, not because it was dramatic, but because it told the truth: stop feeling sorry for her. Her life is good. And 18 months ago…
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Becoming a Solo Mum by Choice: What No One Tells You Before You Start- with Anna Riches
**Melbourne IVF fertility specialist Dr Daniel Lantsberg has offered the Now What community an exclusive discount for anyone in Melbourne considering becoming a solo mum by choice. They are offering half-price off the initial consultation — usually $400, reduced to $200 — for those who register…
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Christmas as a Single Mum: Holding the Love and the Grief
The holiday season can be beautiful — and brutal — especially when you’re a single parent. In this end-of-year episode of Now What, Rachel speaks directly to the quiet, complicated realities that so many single mums carry through the festive period. The grief of waking up without your children on...
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Becoming a solo mum by choice: Everything you need to know, with Dr Daniel Lantsberg
If you’ve ever had the quiet thought — “Could I become a solo mum by choice?” — this episode is a must-listen. In this powerful and deeply informative conversation, I sit down with Dr Daniel Lansberg, Fertility Specialist at Melbourne IVF and one of the leading experts in fertility care (and…
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Why ‘Good Enough’ parenting is more than enough- With Fiona Weaver (Mama Matters)
In this episode I’m joined by Fiona, the founder of Mama Matters, for a deeply grounding conversation about what it really means to be a good enough parent. We unpack the origins of the term, why it’s become such an important reframe for modern parents, and how releasing the pressure to be...
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So... Now what?
In this short introductory episode, Rachel shares the story behind the evolution from Mothering On My Own to Now What?. This podcast has always held space for the realities of single motherhood - the heartbreak, the rebuilding, the identity shifts, the co-parenting dynamics, the dating again, the...
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How to Feel Good About Your Finances Again- with Rebecca Pritchard
In this episode of Mothering On My Own, Rachel is joined by financial advisor and coach Rebecca Pritchard for a real and relatable chat about money—because let’s be honest, it can feel super overwhelming, especially when you’re doing life solo. Rebecca breaks down some of the biggest fears and...
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Sex, Intimacy & cultivating connection in parenthood- with Juliet Allen
In this episode, Rachel sit down with Julia Allen—one of Australia’s leading sexologists—for a real, down-to-earth chat about all things intimacy, relationships, and sex. Julia opens up about her own journey and shares loads of wisdom from her work helping people reconnect with themselves and…
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Navigating Co-Parenting Without Losing Yourself- with Hannah Keys
In this episode, I chat with Hannah Keys about her journey from fashion creator and thrifter to navigating life as a single mum. We dive deep into co-parenting—Hannah shares how she’s learned to be okay with time away from her kids and how she’s reframed that space as something she honours, so…
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Guided Meditation- Charlotte Terray (Calm State Kinesiology)
In this special episode of Mothering On My Own, we’re gifting you a moment to pause. Charlotte Terray, Calm State kinesiologist, guides us through a gentle meditation created especially for mothers—to help you come back to yourself, reconnect with your inner calm, and create space to just be....
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81. When Your Body Speaks: Using Kinesiology to Heal What’s Holding You Back - with Charlotte Terray
In this conversation, Rachel Maksimovic and Charlotte, a trauma-informed kinesiologist, explore the transformative power of kinesiology in healing emotional and physical ailments. They discuss the importance of understanding the nervous system, the impact of trauma on the body, and how…
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80. Calling in love again (Part Two)- with Montana Lower
In this episode of Mothering on My Own, Rachel sit down with Montana Lower to talk all things love, healing, dating, and solo motherhood. We get real about the emotional rollercoaster of finding yourself post-separation, the unexpected complexities of dating as a single mum, and the societal...
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79. Coming out of the haze & Rebuilding again (PART 1)- With Montana Lower
In this raw and reflective episode, I sit down with Montana Lower to unpack the emotional journey of rebuilding life after a family unit break up—especially when you’re parenting on your own. We talk about growing up without strong relationship models, the beliefs we carry into motherhood, and…
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78 SOLO EP - How to navigate out of feeling "stuck"
In this solo episode, Rachel dives into one of the most common yet rarely spoken about experiences in solo motherhood — the feeling of being stuck. Whether it’s emotional, mental, financial, or just that nagging sense that you’re not where you thought you’d be, this episode offers practical,...
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77. Will it ever get any easier? -Anonymous
**Trigger warning, this episode does discuss leaving a DV relationship- please press pause and come back to it when you are ready. This guest also has chosen to stay anonymous for this reason. In this raw and honest conversation, this guest shares her journey of becoming a solo mother after…
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76. Investing in property as a single mum- with Anissa Cavallo
In this episode, Anissa Cavallo from Eda Property Group opens up about her journey from hitting financial rock bottom as a single mum to building a successful career as a property investor. We chat about why financial independence matters so much, how outdated gender roles can hold us back, and…
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75. Choosing solo motherhood in Bali- With Hayley Ferguson
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Rachel sits down with Hayley to explore the layered realities of solo motherhood in Bali. Together, they unpack the cultural nuances of raising a child in a foreign country, the emotional and practical challenges of parenting alone, and the freedom and...
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74. Reflections on relationships and personal growth - with Maggie Kelly
In this honest and heartfelt episode of Mothering on My Own, Rachel sits down with her friend to explore the layered experience of single motherhood—especially around emotionally loaded times like Mother’s Day. Together, they discuss the emotional toll and practical challenges of raising kids…
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73. What parenting teaches us about ourselves- with Lael Stone
In this warm and honest chat, educator and parenting counselor Lael Stone joins Rachel to unpack the messy, beautiful reality of parenting — especially for single mums. They dive into everything from emotional wellbeing and trusting your parenting instincts to navigating co-parenting and…
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72. SOLO EP: Dating, Loneliness & Choosing your hard
In this episode of Mothering on My Own, Rachel is answering some of the beautiful questions you have sent in — many around loneliness, dating, and life as a solo mum. Rachel shares how she has navigated lonely seasons, where she is at with dating and what it really means to her in "choosing the...
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71. Blending Families & Healing Hearts: Amie Rohan on Motherhood & Moving Forward
In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel sits down with Amie Rohan to unpack the complexities of parenting, co-parenting, and the emotional terrain that comes with raising children in a blended family. Amie opens up about her personal journey—navigating relationships, motherhood, and rediscovering...
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70. Should I stay or should I go? And then what happens next?- With Lisa Miller
Deciding to stay in or leave your marriage is one of the most difficult decisions you might ever have to make. For many women, the decision of whether to divorce is wrapped up in guilt and fear. Fear of financial insecurity, fear of being alone, and worst of all, fear of making a mistake. That…
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69. Navigating new love and blended families- with Marcia and David
In this conversation, Rachel chats with Marcia Leone and David Walsman where they explore the complexities of merging their lives as single parents, discussing the challenges and joys of blending families, dating as a single parent, and the importance of communication and understanding in their...
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68. What is a man’s role in modern relationships?- with Lino Hola
In this episode, Rachel sits down with Lino Hola to explore his journey of personal growth, healing, and fatherhood. Lino shares his experience as a single dad, navigating the challenges of co-parenting while working on his own emotional development. Through breathwork and self-reflection, he...
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67. The realities of dating with children- with Melissa Mai
In this episode of the Mothering on My Own podcast, Rachel and Melissa Mai dive into the multifaceted experience of solo motherhood, discussing themes of loneliness, emotional and physical health challenges, and the complexities of re-entering the dating scene as a single parent. They explore the...
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66. Why does marriage often end? & Support for Domestic Abuse- with Elisabeth Shaw (Relationships Aus)
In this episode of Mothering on My Own, host Rachel sits down with Elisabeth Shaw, CEO of Relationships Australia NSW, for an insightful conversation on the challenges faced by Australian families within their relationships and the evolving landscape of relationship support. They explore the…
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65. Doing motherhood on my own terms- with Angie Kent
In this episode of Mothering on My Own we dive into the transformative story of Angie Kent—once a beloved face on Gogglebox, Bachelorette, I'm a Celebrity and now the daring star of a new TV series, Big Miracles that puts her fertility under the microscope. Angie opens up about the deeply…
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64. From Olympic success to navigating my ex-husbands jail sentence- with Josie Tomic
At the beginning of this episode, Rachel shares a little more about her grief following the loss of her beloved dog, Kobe. She reflects on the huge impact Kobe had on her life, especially as as a solo mother and how her presence provided so much comfort during challenging times. In this episode…
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63. 6 ways we devalue ourselves as single mums (and how to reclaim our worth)- SOLO EP
As single mums, we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders—raising our kids, managing finances, and keeping life moving forward. But too often, we unknowingly devalue ourselves in the process. In this episode, we’re breaking down six common ways single mums diminish their worth and where...
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62. Empowering our children through family changes- with Natalia Lydford
In this conversation, Natalia Lydford shares her experiences as a single mother navigating the complexities of co-parenting with two different ex partners. She shares some of the emotional challenges her children navigate between siblings and with their differences in co parenting situations....
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61. Healing through fear in the journey of solo motherhood - With Jess Dover
Welcome back to the poddy in 2025! In the first episode of 2025 we are joined by a very familiar face- Jess Dover. If you are new to this community Rachel & Jess started the podcast together in 2023, Jess had growing work commitments and could no longer continue with the podcast but we are so...
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GUIDED MEDITATION- with Charlotte Terray
After a busy end of year period and the challenges that come with navigating the holiday period it is so important to make sure we take the time for ourselves. Gift yourself these minutes and keep coming back to it whenever you feel the need to take a pause or fill up your own cup. This Guided...
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60. 2024 Reflections & Navigating Christmas- with Rachel Maksimovic
In this final episode of 2024, Rachel reflects on her journey as a single mother over the past year, emphasising the importance of celebrating small victories and personal growth. She discusses the challenges of the holiday season, particularly for those navigating separation, and encourages...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Now What? is a podcast for single mothers, solo mums by choice and women navigating separation, co-parenting, dating again and blended families. Formerly Mothering On My Own, the show has evolved to reflect how single motherhood keeps shifting and reshaping over time. Hosted by Rachel Maksimovic, it’s a space for honest conversations, expert insights and real stories that help you feel less alone as you navigate each new chapter and ask yourself… now what?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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