Beanstalk: Real Talk for Single Mums | Single Mothers & Single Parenting

Stop scrolling if you’re tired of flinching every time your ex’s name pops up, or feeling like you have zero bandwidth left at 5:30 PM.

When the legal battles wrap up and the dust settles, single mums often hit the hardest wall: rebuilding self-worth, walking on eggshells around an ex, and trying to stay present for their kids on an empty tank. In this episode of Real Talk for Single Mums, Elle chats with Nat (Co-Founder) and Katie (Graduate and Partnerships Manager) from the registered charity SOCIII.

Katie opens up about raising two young girls solo with zero family support nearby, shifting from panic mode into emotional stability, and the genius AI text-decoding hack she uses to disarm inflammatory co-parenting messages. Nat breaks down why their six-month, one-on-one coaching program is 100% free for mums, how it works around hectic solo schedules via Zoom, and why lifting a mother’s nervous system creates lasting generational change for her kids.

💬 Comment of the Day: What is the single hardest boundary or emotional trigger you are trying to manage with your ex or daily routine right now?

Exact Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Moving Past Separation Survival: The Rebuilding Trap

04:15 - Overcoming the Fear of "Free": Why SOCIII Has Zero Strings

07:30 - Detaching from an Ex: Shifting from Fight-or-Flight to Calm

13:40 - Flexible Single Mum Coaching: Fitting 6 Months into Crazy Schedules

19:15 - Raising Resilient Girls: Breaking Generational Burnout

24:30 - The 60-Second Co-Parent Reset: Using AI to Neutralise Toxic Texts

29:10 - Holding the Steering Wheel: How to Apply for the Free Program

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📝 Read the full article & get the show notes: https://beanstalkmums.com.au/podcast/rebuilding-life-after-separation

🤝 Connect with Nat, Katie & the SOCIII Team: https://sociii.life

We know the feeling: you are stuck in a role that drains you, but because you are limited by time, money, and confidence, launching your dream feels like an impossible risk. Today, we are stripping away the polished "girlboss" myth with Sabrina, a fellow Gold Coast single mum who defied those exact odds to build the proptech startup WeView.

Sabrina breaks down the raw reality of escaping the employment trap, building a company from the ground up without a safety net, and navigating the intimidating world of raising capital. She also shares her ruthless prioritisation strategies for when both your new business and your baby need you at 100%. As our host Elle shared, hearing from women in the trenches of running a business while living this life is true food for the soul.

What is the one business idea you’ve been too scared to start, and what is your biggest struggle—is it juggling the work and kids, or just getting the idea off the ground? Let’s uplift and support each other!

Timestamps:

00:00 - The fear of starting a business on one income

04:15 - Escaping the trap: Why Sabrina built WeView

09:30 - Navigating capital raising with zero confidence

16:20 - Combating founder loneliness and financial pressure

22:45 - The 60-Second Reset: Managing peak toddler/business chaos

27:10 - How WeView fixes the broken property inspection process

31:30 - Elle’s final thoughts and the comment of the day

Links:

🤝 Connect with Sabrina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-isabel-thompson

🧭 Explore WeView: https://www.weview.com.au

💲Become a WeViewer: https://www.weview.com.au/become-a-weviewer

📝 Read the full article: https://beanstalkmums.com.au/podcast/escape-the-9-to-5-trap/

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Terrified of losing the family home after separation? Discover the exact post-divorce finance strategies to secure a single mum mortgage today.

Navigating post-separation finances can feel like a panic-inducing mountain to climb, especially when you are suddenly relying on a single income.

In this episode of Real Talk for Single Mums, Kylie Soltani from Soren Financial dismantles the toxic myth that banks won't lend to single mothers.

We break down how lenders actually assess child support, why going directly to your own bank might severely limit your options, and how little-known government schemes like the 2% deposit stream can get you back into the property market.

Kylie gives us a step-by-step roadmap to shift from financial defence to proactive recovery, proving that with a clear plan, clarity truly creates confidence.

💬 What is your biggest financial hurdle right now, or what is one win you've had since starting again?

Timestamps ⌚

00:00 - The Panic of Post-Separation Finances

08:14 - The Biggest Single Mum Mortgage Myth

10:01 - How Banks Actually View Child Support

17:21 - Government Schemes & 2% Deposits

19:10 - The Family Security Guarantee (107% Loans)

23:31 - 3 Steps to Prep Your Bank Accounts

33:16 - Beating the Bank's Expenditure Assumptions (HEM)

35:26 - The 60-Second Financial Fresh Start

Links🔗 

🤝 Ready to take the first step? Connect with Kylie here: https://calendly.com/kylie-sorenfinancial/30min

🧭 Explore the Soren Financial website: https://www.sorenfinancial.com/

📝 Read the full article: https://beanstalkmums.com.au/life/single-mum-mortgages-how-to-buy-your-home-on-one-income

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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

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📝 Read the full article & get the show notes: https://beanstalkmums.com.au/podcast/stop-waiting-rebuild-your-life-after-divorce

💬 Join the conversation: Drop a comment below and let us know your biggest takeaway!

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.

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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!