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by Elle Sitek
Welcome to the Beanstalk Single Mums PodcastA supportive space created to empower single mums from all walks of life, no matter where they are on their solo parenting journey.Hosted by Lucy Good (founder) and Elle Sitek (owner of beanstalkmums.com.au), each episode features expert guests who share practical advice and lived wisdom on the realities of single motherhood.We cover everything from separation and family law to co-parenting, education, careers, dating, sex, wellbeing, household management, and financial independence.🎧 Listen on your favourite podcast app or watch the conversation come to life on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@BeanstalkMums💛 Visit https://beanstalkmums.com.au for even more blog articles, tools, and community support.
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- 2 weeks ago56 min
Stop Surviving, Start Reclaiming Your Life
Stuck in the "time heals all wounds" waiting room while your ex moves on? It’s time to rebuild your identity and set unbreakable boundaries after divorce. Divorce doesn't just break a marriage; it often shatters a woman’s confidence, leaving single mums feeling exhausted, stuck, and unworthy of a brilliant next chapter. In this episode, we are cutting through the standard fluff to deliver a proactive, step-by-step game plan to reclaim your life. Sandra, one of the driving forces behind Women on Transition, joins us to share her incredible journey of surviving a toxic separation and exactly how she rebuilt her foundations. We break down how to start healing when you have zero emotional bandwidth, the exact mechanics of setting a firm boundary with a difficult ex, and a 60-second "pause" tool you can use the next time your phone blows up with triggering texts. Timestamps 00:00 - The "Time Heals All Wounds" Trap 13:55 - Surviving the Initial Divorce Trauma 29:43 - Healing When You Have Zero Free Time 35:13 - Setting Unbreakable Boundaries 4 5:37 - The 60-Second "Pause" Protocol 59:18 - Women on Transition & The 3-Day Reset Links Section 🤝 Explore Women on Transition: www.womenontransition.com 💌 Get the inside scoop, real talk, & exclusive resources straight to your inbox: subscribepage.io/beanstalkmumslifehackgifts 📝 Read the full article & get the show notes: Coming soon 💬 Join the conversation: Drop a comment below and let us know your biggest takeaway!
- Jun 16, 202639 min
Win the Morning Wars: Calm Strategies for Mums of Neurodivergent Kids
Are you overwhelmed by the ADHD morning wars? If so, stick around — we'll cover how to use cognitive reprogramming and quick movement resets to start the day calmly. I’m so glad you’re here; this episode hands you simple, doable tools a single mum can actually use. Think one-minute drills to blow off steam, bedtime recordings that retrain the brain, and tiny daily wins that build confidence — for you and your child. Try them for a few weeks and notice how mornings begin to breathe a little easier. Links for this episode: 🤝 https://app.mindshiftmentors.com?fpr=elle80 - Explore the Mindshift Mentors services, the app, and connect with Rob. 📝 https://survivingmorningwars.mindshiftmentors.net/?fpr=elle30- Discover Col’s highly recommended program. 👯♀️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/SingleMumVine — Don’t forget to join the Single Mum Vine on Facebook! It’s the perfect spot to connect with fellow single mums for support and advice. 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@BeanstalkSingleMums — Our brand-new widget is live on the Beanstalk Mums website! Drop us a voice message with your thoughts or questions; you might hear them in a future episode. 📝 https://subscribepage.io/beanstalkmumslifehackgifts - Get the inside scoop, real talk, & exclusive resources straight to your inbox. You’ve got this! Let’s thrive together. And don’t forget to like and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode packed with inspiration and practical tips for your journey!
- Jan 9, 202649 min
Raising Confident Kids with Stella Beckett (Diary Dolls)
If you’re worried your child is losing confidence or constantly doubting themselves, this episode will help you breathe easier. Stella Beckett shares simple, playful habits that help kids feel secure, capable, and proud of who they are. In this warm and practical chat, Stella Beckett, the inspiring creator of Diary Dolls, shares her journey from a challenging childhood to empowering children with confidence and emotional resilience. Discover how Stella's personal experiences led her to develop Diary Dolls, tools that help build self-worth and emotional strength in kids. Learn about the simple, playful practices that can transform everyday moments into opportunities for growth and connection. Stella also reveals the microhabits that parents can adopt to nurture their children's self-worth and emotional strength. Tune in to explore the impact of Diary Dolls and how they foster a supportive environment for both children and parents. 📖 What You’ll Learn How Stella turned her own childhood fears into a confidence-building tool for kids The 5-minute daily habits that strengthen emotional resilience How to help kids name feelings and feel seen How mums can model confidence (even on tough days) A “tiny tool” your child can start tonight ⌚Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Stella's Journey and Diary Dolls 05:30 Building Confidence in Girls 10:45 Raising Strong Daughters 15:00 Confidence Habits for Kids 20:20 Emotional Resilience for Children 25:40 Single Mum Parenting Tips 30:15 Child Anxiety Support 35:00 Boosting a Child’s Self-Worth 40:30 Confidence Activities for Kids 45:00 Gentle Parenting Routines 🔗 Links & Resources 📝 Read the full Beanstalk Mums article: https://beanstalkmums.com.au/life/build-selfworth-in-kids-with-daily-habits 🎀 Explore Diary Dolls: www.diarydolls.com 🪆 Find Stella on her socials @diarydolls_ 💛 Join The Vine FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SingleMumVine If this helped, share it with a mum who needs a soft place to land today. And don’t forget to subscribe for more calming, practical support.
- Dec 9, 202537 min
Lara Owers: Building a Village Without Dad
Feeling guilty because your child’s dad isn’t around? You’re not alone. In this honest conversation, counsellor Elle Sitek sits down with Lara Owers — Vine member, single mum and author of Mummy, Me & Our Family — to share how she turned a moment of panic into a beautiful tool that celebrates family in all its forms. Grab your cuppa and join us for a chat filled with empathy, humour and hope. What you’ll learn: How to answer your child’s question “Where’s dad?” without shame — and why it’s okay to admit you don’t have all the answers. The “family description” bedtime ritual that gently shows kids who loves them, even when there’s no father figure. Why building a village of aunties, uncles, friends and grandparents is the greatest gift you can give your child. A candid look at Lara’s journey from NICU and separation to becoming a published author (and how writing became her healing). Practical self‑care tips and mantras for mums who feel they’re barely holding it together. Links for this episode: 📖 Buy Lara’s book: https://www.dymocks.com.au/mummy-me-and-our-family-by-lara-owers-9781035892709 - A gentle, beautifully simple story for little ones navigating father absence. 📸 Follow Lara on Instagram: - A lovely place for mums to feel seen, understood, and connected to another woman walking a similar path. 👩👧👦 Join the Single Mum Vine on Facebook — It’s the perfect spot to connect with fellow single mums for support and advice. 🧙🏼♀️ Download your life hacks: - Practical cheat-sheets, emotional reset tools, money-saving guides and bite-sized parenting supports — all created with single mums in mind. You’ve got this! Let’s thrive together. And don’t forget to like and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode packed with inspiration and practical tips for your journey!
- Nov 9, 202547 min
From Overwhelmed to Restored: Emotional Reset for Single Mums
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or even quietly ashamed that you’re struggling – this episode is a gentle lifeline. 🙏 You are not alone. Single mums often carry the world on their shoulders, in silence. But pushing down your feelings doesn’t make them go away; it only leads to burnout and that deep sense of isolation. It’s time to hit pause and reset. In this empowering conversation, we’ll help you release the guilt, calm your nerves, and find your strength again. Join us as Elle Sitek – a fellow mum and counsellor who truly understands what you’re going through – shares her warmth and wisdom on emotional restoration. She’s been in the thick of it, too, and together we unpack practical ways to feel steady and supported no matter how chaotic life gets. You deserve to move from just “getting by” to genuinely feeling okay. In this episode, you’ll learn: A simple 5-minute “emotional reset” ritual to go from chaos to calm (even on the craziest days). How to release “mum guilt” and shame, and why being kind to yourself actually makes you a stronger parent. Ways to stop feeling so alone by building tiny moments of connection and support into your day – even if you have zero free time. Elle’s go-to techniques for emotional regulation (used in therapy sessions and in her own home) to help you literally breathe easier and sleep better at night. Tender, honest, and uplifting – this episode is like a friendly chat with someone who gets it and wants to help you heal. 💗 Take a break from the overwhelm and tune in to discover how to reset your heart and mind so that you can carry on with more calm, confidence, and genuine hope. It’s time to put down that heavy load, Mama, and remember: you don’t have to hold it all alone anymore.
- Oct 9, 202544 min
The Truth About Perfect Parenting & Ways to Calm Anxious Kids
If your child’s worries or meltdowns leave you wrung out, this warm, practical chat with counsellor + parent coach Sarah Florenze will help you steady yourself, calm your child, and drop the pressure of perfect parenting. We cover growth mindset for mums, how perfectionism shows up (and why it’s really about safety), red flags that signal extra support, and two tiny tools you can try tonight. In this episode you’ll learn: Why connection beats perfection (and how to get present fast) Early signs a child’s anxiety needs more support (sleep, school, appetite, physical cues) Counselling vs parent coaching — which one fits your family right now Two soothing rituals: Night-Walk Star Chat + 20-Minute Child-Led Time Links for this episode Raising Children Network (Australian, evidence-based guides for anxiety at every age). Triple P – Positive Parenting Program (free/low-cost options in many areas). Book: What Happens to Our Kids When We Fail to Grow Up? by Maggie Hamilton. Join community: The Vine—Single Mum Facebook group (kind, practical support). Care note: This is general info, not medical advice. If this helped, share it with a mum who needs a softer day. 💛
- Oct 4, 20253 min
Blog Article: Child Support After Separation - Clear Guide for Single Mums
Sorting out child support after separation can feel confusing and overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. In this episode, we break down the essentials in plain language so single mums can feel clearer, calmer, and more confident about their next steps. 📖 What you’ll learn: ~ How child support is calculated in Australia ~ Your options: private agreements vs. Services Australia ~ What to do if payments are late or not made ~ When to seek legal advice ~ Tips for keeping things child-focused and manageable 💛 This is information, not legal advice. For personalised support, connect with Services Australia or a community legal centre. 🔗 Links & Resources: * Services Australia – Child Support - https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/learning-about-child-support?context=60015 * Beanstalk Mums Blog - https://beanstalkmums.com.au/ ⌚ Timestamps: 00:00 Why child support feels so overwhelming 01:15 The basics: how it’s calculated 05:40 Option 1: Private agreements 09:20 Option 2: Services Australia 14:00 What to do when payments are late 18:30 Legal advice and red flags 22:00 Tiny Tool for today 24:00 Resources & gentle CTA 🤗 If this helped, share with a mum who’s navigating child support. For more tools and support, join The Vine community https://www.facebook.com/groups/SingleMumVine 👉 Subscribe for more real talk and tools for single mums subscribepage.io/beanstalkmumslifehackgifts
- Sep 9, 202540 min
Rebuilding After Burnout: Advice That Will Change Your Life
Feeling pressure to “do it all”? In this uplifting episode of Beanstalk Mums – Real Talk for Single Mums, host Elle Sitek chats with coach and solo‑mum Sasha Eburne about life after burnout, redefining success and building a business that truly fits. Sasha spent 25 years in hotels and events before COVID‑19 wiped out her career. Newly minted as a solo mum, she pivoted into virtual assistant work, discovered a business model that allowed her to leave the nine‑to‑five and has spent the last five years coaching other mums to do the same. She shares candidly about hitting burnout, learning to ask for help, and including her daughter in her business journey. Together we explore: • The subtle signs of burnout and why you must prioritise self‑care • Why asking for help is a sign of strength and how to build a supportive village • Practical strategies to rebuild after exhaustion – from realistic to‑dos to setting boundaries and negotiating timelines • Creating a flexible business around your family’s rhythms rather than the 9–5 grind • Bringing your kids along for the ride and redefining what success looks like • Mindset shifts to ditch labels, embrace discomfort and start dreaming again Tune in for real talk, gentle encouragement and plenty of actionable tips. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck or just ready for something new, this conversation is for you. Links & resources – Connect with Sasha on Instagram: @SashaEburne__ – Join our Single Mum Vine community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SingleMumVine – Subscribe to the Beanstalk Mums newsletter for weekly support and life‑hacks: https://subscribepage.io/beanstalkmumslifehackgifts – Leave us a voice message via our new podcast widget, and your question might appear in a future episode: https://beanstalkmums.com.au/podcast – Explore more articles, tools and community resources at https://beanstalkmums.com.au -Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/@BeanstalkSingleMums Remember to like, subscribe and leave a 5‑star review so more single mums can find this show. You’ve got this!
About Beanstalk: Real Talk for Single Mums
Welcome to the Beanstalk Single Mums PodcastA supportive space created to empower single mums from all walks of life, no matter where they are on their solo parenting journey.Hosted by Lucy Good (founder) and Elle Sitek (owner of beanstalkmums.com.au), each episode features expert guests who share practical advice and lived wisdom on the realities of single motherhood.We cover everything from separation and family law to co-parenting, education, careers, dating, sex, wellbeing, household management, and financial independence.🎧 Listen on your favourite podcast app or watch the conversation come to life on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@BeanstalkMums💛 Visit https://beanstalkmums.com.au for even more blog articles, tools, and community support.
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