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SoloMoms! Talk
by J. Rosemarie Francis
Welcome to SoloMoms! Talk, a podcast providing Christ-centered content for solo mothers seeking biblical encouragement, practical parenting wisdom, and faith-filled and emotional support.Whether you’re divorced, widowed, single, separated, or navigating motherhood largely on your own, you’ll find hope, community, and actionable strategies to help you thrive, not just survive.Hosted by J. Rosemarie Francis, author of Courage to Believe: A 21-Day Christian Devotional for Single Moms, mentor, and solo mom of three sons, SoloMoms! Talk empower single mothers shift their mindset, heal from emotional wounds, develop a growth plan for their lives. Follow, subscribe, and reach out to discover God’s purpose for every season of your life.Each week, you’ll hear personal stories from solo moms and expert guests who share wisdom on parenting, healing, relationships, personal growth, manageable financial strategies, faith, emotional wellness, and building a life filled with purpose.At SoloMoms!
Episodes
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How to Align Purpose, Money, and Legacy w/Albert Butler
Episode Overview Welcome to Solo Moms Talk. I’m J. Rosemarie, and in this episode, we are diving deep into what it truly means to move out of reactive survival mode and intentionally step into purpose-driven, generational success. As solo mothers, so many of us spend our days constantly reacting…
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Rest: The Key To Parenting With Potency
Solo Moms Talk Episode Show Notes: Rest – The Key to Parenting with Potency Episode Overview If you’re a tired, weary, or frustrated mother who is desperately needing rest but can’t seem to actually reach that place of peace, this episode is for you. As a natural follow-up to our conversation…
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Shattered Foundations: Rebuilding Your True Identity as a Daughter of God
Introduction What happens to your sense of self when the earthly roles you play, mother, professional, spouse, suddenly shift, fail, or disappear entirely? In this lesson, we will explore the liberating shift from asking "Who am I?" based on temporary labels, to discovering "Whose I am" in…
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God, My Healer: Facing the Wounds I Learned to Hide
Summary When we neglect our own mental, spiritual, and physical health to take care of everyone else, the trauma we ignore doesn't disappear. It piles up like a heap of debris, blocking our natural life flow. In this episode, you will explore a deeply personal journey of healing, learn how to...
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Navigating the Emptiness: Real life Tips for Empty Nest Solo Moms
Welcome back to Solo Mom's Talk. Today, we are beginning a new series: Navigating the Emptiness. For those of us who have spent decades or more mothering solo, this transition hits with a force you never expected. I remember a moment after my children had grown when I was traveling to recalibrate...
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Understanding Parenting as Leadership and a God-Given Ministry
1. Finding Your Strength: An Invitation to Lead Hey mama, I know exactly what it feels like when you’re barely keeping your head above water. I’ve been where you are. There were days when raising my two youngest sons who were just two and four years old when their father walked out felt like an...
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What to Do When Life Seems Out of Your Control
The Reality of the "Everyday Grind" I'm familiar with the weight you’re carrying because I’ve felt it too. We look at the world around us and it feels like it's going to hell in a handbasket. Between the headlines of wars, invasions, and threats of famine, and the literal shaking of the earth...
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Secrets to Communicating With Your Adult Children
Unlock the secret to transforming your relationship with your adult children without nagging, guilt, or frustration. For solo moms feeling uncertain about how to communicate effectively, this episode reveals simple yet powerful strategies to nurture respect, trust, and genuine connection as your...
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Cheer Up the Lonely Day: 7 Tips For Releasing Feelings of Loneliness
Episode Overview In observance of "Cheer Up the Lonely Day," this episode addresses an emotion that carries profound weight for single and solo mothers: loneliness. For the solo parent, the repetitive "work-home-sleep" cycle can often lead to a sense of isolation that feels inescapable—a...
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Redefining the “Single Mom” Label Through Faith and Purpose
What if the label single mom didn’t define your identity at all? In this episode of SoloMoms! Talk, I explore why society has turned “single mom” into a negative label and why God doesn’t. I talk about how to move beyond shame, reclaim your identity in Christ, and embrace the calling of leading...
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Co-Parenting With God to Break the Fatherless Legacy and Raise Sons of Integrity
As a divorced mom, I raised three sons, and for my two youngest, I was doing it completely without their father. I remember the weight of that and the realization that I wasn't "daddy" and I couldn't be, because nature just wasn't designed that way. But I learned a secret while struggling to come...
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Why You Must Forcefully Throw Your Burdens to Find Peace
Anxiety or worry is one of those emotions that seems to plague solo mothers. I remember many nights when my children were younger waking up at 2 or 3 am worry over everything. But I’ve found a solution and I share it with you in this episode, along with some practical tools. So if the weight of…
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From Panic to Peace: A Single Mom’s Guide to Overcoming Financial Fear
Episode Summary: In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I tackle the profound weight of financial uncertainty and the fear that so often grips single mothers. When every day brings a new blow to your bank account, how do you stretch a single income? Before offering quick, micro-solutions…
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Coping With Grief After Divorce w/Coach Chi
In this episode pulls a theme from Day 5 of the Courage to Believe Devotional, and our focus is a heavy but deeply necessary one: Grief and Coping with Loss. Most people automatically connect grief with a funeral. We think it only belongs when someone passes away. But as today’s interview with...
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Courage to Believe: How Solo Mothers Can Move From Survival to Purpose
In this encouraging episode, I discuss how solo mothers can move from survival mode to a life of healing, transformation, and purpose through Christ. Drawing from biblical principles and personal experience, I share three powerful tools every solo mother needs: renewing your mind with God’s…
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Between Faith and Motherhood: Navigating Solo Parenting with Courage and Scripture
This episode shares an inspiring introduction to the Courage to Believe 21 Day Christian Devotional for Single Moms, focusing on faith, resilience, and emotional strength. Whether you're a solo parent or seeking spiritual encouragement, discover practical insights and biblical guidance tailored…
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Healing the Father Wound Through Christ to Unlock Your True Identity
Healing the father wound through Christ is more than just a spiritual concept—it's a pathway to reclaim your true identity and break free from generational pain. If you’ve ever felt the ache of an absent or unloving father, this episode offers a powerful revelation: your worth and who you are can...
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Reclaiming Identity and Hope as A Solo Mom w/Irina Shehovsov
Breaking free from the solo mom identity is more than changing titles. It's a journey of rediscovering yourself and reclaiming your happiness. If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed, alone, and unsure of how to rebuild your life after separation or divorce, this episode offers a powerful...
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Beyond Kintsugi: The Divine Path to Spiritual Wholeness
In this episode, I explore the profound contrast between temporary repair and true restoration through faith. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing in Christ is deep, transformative, and worth pursuing, especially for single moms navigating the pain of loss and life’s unexpected…
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From Fear to Faith: Trusting God When Life Feels Like Too Much
What do you do when life feels heavy, unfair, and overwhelming and you still have to show up for your children? In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, J. Rosemarie Francis speaks directly to the solo mom who is struggling silently, whether in her workplace, her mental health, her...
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Christ-Like Forgiveness: Healing a Mother's Heart
This episode hooks with the transformative promise of grace and healing during heartbreak, tailored directly to single moms facing pain from their children’s actions. It offers concrete spiritual and practical insights, tapping into core emotional struggles while inspiring trust in divine…
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Redefining the Single Mom Narrative: Strength, Resilience, and Economic Power
Discover how the modern solo mom is challenging outdated stereotypes and building powerful, independent lives. This episode explores the true demographics, economic contributions, and inspiring stories of single mothers who are reshaping perceptions and paving the way for future generations. Key...
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The Surprising Grocery Tricks That Can Save Solo Moms Hundreds Weekly w/Carol Ann Kates
In this episode, Carol Ann Kates shares practical tips on how single moms can save time, money, and reduce food waste while managing busy schedules. Her insights on planning, storage, and shopping smarter aim to empower you with confidence and clarity around food routines, so you can focus on…
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Anchoring Your Family in Faith Through Tiny Habits
Episode Overview In this special birthday edition, we pause to celebrate the gift of another year of life and health while leaning into the beautiful, often messy reality of motherhood. For the "solo mom" navigating a relentless schedule, the pressure to maintain a robust, traditional spiritual...
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Victory Over the Storm: Hope for the Mother Who’s Still Waiting
Some seasons feel like one long storm. Bills stacking up. Prayers that seem unanswered. Nights when you wonder how much longer you can keep going. And the hardest part? The waiting. Waiting for breakthrough. Waiting for healing. Waiting for God to move. In this bonus episode, I share a story of...
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Why Jesus Slept Through the Storm (And How You Can Too)
Does your life feel like a ship tossed on the ocean? Whether it’s financial struggles, difficulty with a teenager, illness, or the ache of loneliness, we all face storms that we cannot control. In this heartfelt episode, talk about the reality of the "monsters" we face as solo moms and how to…
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How To Face Fear With God's Help
Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the powerful theme of fear from a biblical perspective, specifically tailored for the unique challenges faced by single mothers. Drawing from the first day of the devotional, "Courage to Believe: 21 Day Devotional for Single Moms," we discuss how fear...
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So Much Blood: Finding Healing After Loss (Intro to Healing Hem)
In this deeply personal episode, I open up about a 3 AM realization that brought three haunting words to the surface: "So much blood." I share the heartbreaking story of losing my first son, Andre, at 22 weeks, and how that trauma connects to the biblical account of the woman with the issue of...
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Why Shame Keeps Single Moms Hiding and How God Changes Everything
Shame has a way of whispering lies that make us believe we're failing our children. As single moms, we carry burdens that feel too heavy. We wonder if we're enough, if our kids deserve better, or if other families are silently judging our choices. While working on the audiobook version of my...
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What Happens When You Stop Managing Worry and Start Releasing It?
Are you lying awake at 3am with your mind racing through endless worry loops about things you cannot control? You're not alone. That familiar gnawing anxiety that steals your sleep and leaves you exhausted before the day even begins is more than just a feeling. It's a signal that something deeper...
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A Special Christmas Holiday Message of Comfort for Single Moms
Does it feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulder, especially at this time of year? What if I told you there's a place of rest available to you, even when life feels overwhelming and chaotic? In this heartfelt episode, I share a simple yet profound observation about why…
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BONUS: From Panic to Peace: A Deep Dive into Courage to Believe Devotional
Episode Summary: What do you do when the weight of being a "solo parent" becomes physically unbearable? In this special bonus episode, we are going into the "nuts and bolts" of resilience by analyzing the introduction to my new book, Courage to Believe: 21 Day Devotional for Single Moms. This…
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Is Chronic Loneliness Stealing Your Holiday Joy This Season?
The holiday season can feel particularly isolating when you're raising children alone. If you've been struggling with chronic loneliness or feeling disconnected during what's supposed to be a joyful time, this message is for you. Drawing from personal experiences of abandonment and the emotional...
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From Three Divorces to Divine Purpose How God Rebuilt My Broken Foundation
Have you ever wondered how someone can rise from repeated abandonment, three failed marriages, and the brink of homelessness to create a life of purpose and hope? Sometimes our greatest struggles become the foundation for our most meaningful work. In this deeply personal recording, I share the…
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Are You Accidentally Choosing the Heavy Load Every Single Day?
Are you carrying more weight than you need to? As single mothers, we often pride ourselves on our ability to handle everything alone, but what if that very strength is also our greatest burden? In this powerful audio exploration, I share something extraordinary that happened when I used Google's...
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Courage To Believe: 21 Day Devotional For Single Moms
After years of starting projects and having trouble finishing them, I’m so happy to finally share some amazing news. My Courage to Believe: 21-Day Devotional for Single Moms is becoming real, and I can’t wait for you to have it. As a divorced mom who has been through the challenges of single...
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The Gifts That Keep on Giving
Are you caught up in the belief that expensive equals meaningful? As gift-giving season approaches, it's easy to fall into the trap of measuring love and worth by price tags and material possessions. But what if the most precious gifts can't be purchased at all? The Real Gifts That Matter We live...
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Breaking Cycles and Building Brands Lailani Guzman's Story
Overview Have you ever felt like you're navigating life's challenges alone, especially as a single mother? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Lailani Guzman, a multidisciplinary creator and solo mom, to explore her journey of self-discovery, faith, and creativity. Lailani opens up about…
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Healing Your Heart The Power of Forgiveness for Single Moms
Drawing from my own experiences as a divorced mom and child of abandonment, I explore the transformative power of forgiveness - not just for others, but for ourselves. This isn't about letting someone off the hook; it's about freeing ourselves from the burden of pain and resentment so we can heal...
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Small Steps Big Impact Finding Fulfillment as a Busy Parent w/Debbie Weiss
Overview Debbie Weiss opens up about her 40-year caregiving experience, the wake-up call that led to her prioritizing self-care, and the mindset shifts that changed her life. She offers valuable insights for solo moms and caregivers who feel like they're constantly starting over and struggling to...
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Financial Strategies For Moms in Transition w/Jennifer Lee
Overview Are you a single mom navigating the complex world of finances after a major life transition? In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Lee, founder of Modern Wealth, to discuss crucial financial strategies for women in transition. Jennifer, affectionately known as "Aunt Jen," shares her...
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From Trauma to Triumph: A Single Mom's Journey to Empowerment w/Olivia Johnson
Overview From fleeing a toxic relationship to building a successful HR consultancy and founding a charity, Olivia Johnson's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. She offers valuable insights into balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and philanthropy while navigating the...
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Embracing Bravery to Heal While Inspiring Your Kids w/Amanda Carrasco
As a single mother of four, Amanda Carrasco triumphantly navigated the challenging waters of parenting through trauma and healing. In this powerful episode, the author of "Becoming the Brave One: My Journey to Justice," shares her journey as we explore how childhood hurt shapes our adult lives…
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God's Strength for Solo Moms A New Season of Inspiration Begins
What to Expect in Season 8 Inspiring Solo Mom Interviews: Hear from women who are navigating the challenges and triumphs of single parenting. "Where Are They Now?: Catch up with previous guests and learn how their journeys have evolved. Encouragement Episodes: Gain inspiration and practical tips…
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Trusting Jesus The Ultimate Stress Relief for Single Moms
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and alone in your journey? As a solo mom, I understand the weight of responsibility and the constant worry about the future. But I want to remind you that you're not alone in this struggle. In this episode, I share a powerful perspective that can transform…
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BONUS: Embrace Your Story & Be My Guest
Calling all solo moms! I'm back with an exciting update on our mission to amplify your voices and experiences. Despite our planned hiatus, I couldn't wait to share the latest developments in our three-pronged campaign to support and inspire single parents worldwide. What's Brewing for Solo Moms?...
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Are You Ready to Date? w/J. Rosemarie Francis
Summary In this episode, I reflect on the journey of solo moms, particularly focusing on the challenges of dating after experiencing trauma. I emphasize the importance of self-worth, healing, and understanding your readiness for a new relationship. I encourage you to reflect on your past...
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Is Worry The Thief of Your Peace? w/J. Rosemarie Francis
How does worry become the thief of the solo mom's peace? I remember many nights I lie awake “borrowing trouble,” replaying worries about my job, finances, and my children’s safety. In this episode, I share my thoughts on how chronic worry steals our peace. I also discuss the biblical truths and...
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What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid? w/ J. Rosemarie Francis
In this episode, we explore how fear impacts solo moms, influencing how we raise our children, build relationships, and pursue our dreams. Also, I encourage you to reflect on what you would do if fear didn’t hold you back. Finally, I include scripture to remind you that fear is not from God. Key...
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Why Are You Angry? w/J. Rosemarie Francis
Scripture says "be angry and sin not". But at some point in our lives we find that we're often triggered by what people do or say. But why is that? Why do some people get angry it seems at the 'drop of a hat'. If you find you get angry at your kids, co-parent and others quickly and often, this...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to SoloMoms! Talk, a podcast providing Christ-centered content for solo mothers seeking biblical encouragement, practical parenting wisdom, and faith-filled and emotional support.Whether you’re divorced, widowed, single, separated, or navigating motherhood largely on your own, you’ll find hope, community, and actionable strategies to help you thrive, not just survive.Hosted by J. Rosemarie Francis, author of Courage to Believe: A 21-Day Christian Devotional for Single Moms, mentor, and solo mom of three sons, SoloMoms! Talk empower single mothers shift their mindset, heal from emotional wounds, develop a growth plan for their lives. Follow, subscribe, and reach out to discover God’s purpose for every season of your life.Each week, you’ll hear personal stories from solo moms and expert guests who share wisdom on parenting, healing, relationships, personal growth, manageable financial strategies, faith, emotional wellness, and building a life filled with purpose.At SoloMoms!
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