[Episode 7] Why Kids “Lose It”: What’s Beneath the Big Behaviors
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode Tantrums, and meltdowns, and rages…oh my! Big behaviors mean big stress for the whole family. If you’re tired of walking on eggshells, wondering when and why your kid is going to “lose it,” this episode is for you. Dr. Gila breaks down what’s really happening beneath the surface when kids have big reactions, […]
[Episode 6] 2 Reasons You Can’t “Calm” Your Way Out of the Hard Stuff
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode You’ve done the deep breathing and tried every self-regulation trick in the book…So why does single-parenting still feel so freaking hard?! In this episode, Dr. Gila shares two often overlooked pieces of the puzzle, and why a parent’s self-regulation, while essential, isn’t the whole answer (especially when single-parenting a […]
[Episode 5] Raising securely attached kids in single-parent families, with Aurisha Smolarski
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode At some point in their journey, I think every single parent has worried, “Is my kid screwed because they’re being raised in a single-parent family?” You’ve probably heard how important it is for kids to have “secure attachments,” so it makes sense that you’ve wondered… …what can you do to make sure your […]
[Episode 4] Communicating with a Difficult Ex (Without it Hijacking Your Life), with Jill Kaufman
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex is exhausting, especially when you still have to coordinate about your kids. In this conversation, I’m joined by therapist and divorce coach Jill Kaufman, creator of Thriving Through Divorce and author of I’m Getting Divorced, Now What?. We talk about practical ways to lower the drama, protect your […]
[Episode 3] Parent burnout: Radical shifts to survive and thrive, with Amanda Diekman
Podcast Spotify Youtube About the episode Parent burnout is real, and it’s not just about being tired. In this powerful conversation with Low-Demand Parenting author Amanda Diekman, we explore what parent burnout really means, and how to find your way back to yourself. If you’ve been running on empty or wondering how to keep going when you’re already […]
[Episode 2] Keeping Your Cool: Emotion Regulation for Parents
Podcast Spotify Youtube Snapping at your kids more than you’d like? Or do they keep “losing it,” with tantrums and meltdowns that seem to come out of nowhere and leave you walking on eggshells? In this episode, I share my signature framework for understanding emotion regulation (for both you and your child). It’s a simple visual and a powerful […]
[Episode 1] You Belong Here. ❤️ (Welcome + Season 1 Preview)
Podcast Spotify Youtube Welcome to your shame-free corner of the podcast world: A space for single parents (or anyone who feels like one) to feel seen and supported as you navigate this beautifully bumpy journey. Whether you’re raising a strong-willed, spirited, or neurodivergent kid, or you’re simply craving validation, guidance, and community, you’re in the […]