Mothering On My Own Podcast Rachel Maksimovic and Jessica Dover

The million dollar question- "When should I leave?" or "How do I know if I should stay?". Questions we are constantly getting asked in our DM's.



In this episode we are joined by Tammi, who shares her experience of navigating the challenges and uncertainties of her long-term relationship of 13 years. She chats us through the importance of self-reflection, communication, and working through resentment in order to strengthen a relationship. Tammi emphasises the need to choose your "hard" and focus on personal growth before making any decisions about leaving a relationship.



We chat through how important it is to understand each other's values and supporting each other through difficult times and how important it is to really do the work in relationships. They emphasise the need for consistent effort and communication to overcome resentment and improve the relationship.



They also explore the concept of masculine and feminine energy in relationships and how it can impact dynamics. The conversation touches on the struggles of single parenting and the importance of self-care and self-work.



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Jess: @jessicadover 

Tammi: @tammi.tmb

Dr. Demartini Value Test:

https://drdemartini.com/values/start

In this conversation, Sophie Cachia unpacks her childhood with us and how her experiences impacted how she shows up in the world today and in her parenting. We also chat through the ever evolving journey exploring her sexuality.

Sophie also addresses the challenges of sharing personal information in the public space and the assumptions and judgments that come with it. She emphasises the importance of setting high standards and not settling for less in relationships. She shares her belief in finding love again even amongst so much heartbreak and how she has never had more clarity on what she wants in a partner.



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Jess: @jessicadover 

Sophie Cachia: @sophiecachia_

In this episode we are joined by Leila Stead, a psychic medium and a single mother. Leila was pregnant when her ex partner left her and her journey as a solo mum began. It’s taken lots of work over the years but Leila and her ex partner now work together in a positive coparenting dynamic. Leila stopped us during this chat to do a reading as both of our spirit guides were very chatty! We get to discover all things about our relationships (or lack there of!) and what is coming in our future, work, relationships, children and more!



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Jess: @jessicadover 

Leila: @leilawildly

In this episode, we are deep diving into the challenges of coparenting with Gabriella Pamara, a family lawyer and separation and parenting expert. 

Rach & Jess address the challenges faced by many single mothers in co-parenting relationships, particularly when dealing with relationships that include coercive control, relating with a narcissist or an ex partner who dealing with substance abuse and addiction.

Gabriella talks us through the importance of prioritising the safety and well-being of the child and setting boundaries with the co-parent.

The conversation highlights the need for self-care and regaining confidence as a single mother.

Gabriella, with her extensive family law background brings a really refreshing and honest perspective to navigating the throws of coparenting. One of the most asked questions in our DM's are always connected to coparenting so we know you are going to love this one!!



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Jess: @jessicadover 

Gabriella: @collaborativecoparent

The Collaborative Coparent:

https://www.instagram.com/collaborativecoparent/

https://thecollaborativeco-parent.com.au/

In this episode we are joined by Eli Doyle. A mum to her little boy Teddy and founder of +One Dress Hire. Eli is currently in the trenches, navigating the early days of her seperation. We chat through her current reality of learning to find her feet in her new experience parenting on her own, juggling a business with her minimal time, financially providing for her family and the loss of social connections and friendships- feeling on the outer. For those who are currently in the early days of this journey, we know this episode will give you comfort that you are not alone.



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Jess: @jessicadover 

Eli: @eli_moulton & @plusone_dresshire

Rach & Jess are diving straight into some of your juicy questions this week!
In this solo episode, we are answering a few questions that have come through our DM's over the last 2 weeks.
In these questions we share our thoughts on:
- fantasizing over exes while still in a relationship
- how to navigate cheating/ would we ever go back?
- constantly fighting over household tasks/ would we stay or would we go?

We love receiving all of your questions, so please make sure you send them in so we can cover them in our next solo ep.



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Rach: @rachelmaksimovic 

Jess: @jessicadover