Ep. 57 Sink or Swim Parenting: Practical Strategies for Single Parents
Release Date: 05/28/2025
Ep. 68 Planning Your Financial Future After Divorce: Tips from a Chartered Planner w/ Susan Bennett
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In today's episode Ang talks with Susan Bennett, a chartered financial planner specializing in divorce financial planning. Susan shares expert insights on the importance of financial advice during and after divorce, focusing on long-term planning for income, housing, children’s expenses, and pensions. They discuss the emotional aspects of divorce finances and the benefits of having a financial neutral to help both parties reach amicable agreements. Susan also explains Advanta Wealth’s specialist divorce proposition, offering fixed-price financial planning packages to help those navigating...
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Ep. 67 Manopause 101: Helping Men Understand Menopause with Jainy Smith
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This week Ang is joined by Jainy Smith, a menopause advocate and author of "Manopause 101," who is breaking the silence around menopause for both women and men. Jainy shares her personal menopause journey, including an early and challenging diagnosis, and her mission to educate men on how to support their partners through this life transition. She discusses the common symptoms of menopause, the importance of communication between partners, and the often overlooked emotional and psychological impacts of menopause on relationships. Jainy also introduces her unique approach of explaining...
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Ep. 66 Superhero Single Moms: Shailee’s Journey of Strength & Balance in India
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This week Ang is joined by Shailee, an associate director at FIS Global in India, who shares her unique perspective on the challenges and resilience of single mothers in India. Shailee speaks candidly about balancing a demanding career with single parenting, tackling societal taboos, and advocating for her daughter’s independence in a culture still influenced by traditional norms. Drawing on her personal experiences and professional insights, she offers hope and motivation for single moms everywhere striving to be strong role models in any part of the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS ...
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Ep. 65 Facing the Numbers: Financial Clarity After Divorce with Peter Ryan
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This episode features Peter Ryan, a finance professional with a background in helping clients navigate financial decisions post-divorce. Peter draws on his experience both professionally and personally, having grown up in a divorced family, to offer practical advice and insight into the financial realities that many people, particularly women, face during and after divorce. He explains the common emotional attachments to assets like the family home and pensions and stresses the importance of understanding the bigger financial picture to make informed decisions that support long-term security....
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Ep. 64 From Breakup to Breakthrough: Building Better Relationships After Separation w/ Dr. Shannon Hirst
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In today’s episode, Ang interviews Dr. Shannon Hirst, a research psychologist and Senior Research Lead at One Plus One, a UK-based charity focused on strengthening relationships. Shannon discusses her academic and practical journey—from studying forgiveness and attachment to developing support tools for families navigating relationship breakdowns. The episode explores why strong relationships are both a cornerstone of personal well-being and a public health concern, delving into the emotional challenges of separation, co-parenting, and the importance of effective communication. Shannon...
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Ep. 63 Beyond Google: Real Divorce Advice from a Family Law Expert w/ Claire Higham
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This week, Ang welcomes Claire Higham, an experienced associate solicitor specializing in family law at Slater Heelis. With over 16 years in the field, Claire brings insight into navigating complex and emotional divorce cases, from high-value financial disputes to sensitive children’s matters, as well as IVF, surrogacy, and private adoptions. The conversation delves into Claire’s unconventional path to law, her people-focused approach, and practical advice for anyone considering or going through a separation. (00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction (00:40) Claire's Background...
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Ep. 62 Navigating the First 30 Days After Separation – What to Expect and How to Cope
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In this heartfelt solo episode, Ang opens up about a deeply personal milestone—sending her youngest son off to Royal Air Force basic training—and the emotional impact of empty nest syndrome. She then turns her focus to those in the early, raw days after separation or divorce, offering compassionate guidance on what to expect and practical strategies to help you cope through one of life’s toughest transitions. If you’re in the whirlwind of emotions, confusion, and uncertainty that comes with the first month post-separation, this episode is your companion and roadmap. Ang breaks down the...
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Ep. 61 Kids & Separation: What Happens to Our Children During Divorce? w/ Nadine Pittam
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Ep. 61 Kids & Separation: What Happens to Our Children During Divorce? w/ Nadine Pittam In this episode, Ang welcomes back Nadine Pittam, a BACP-accredited psychotherapist and host of the podcast "This Won’t Fix You." Nadine returns to the podcast once more to discuss the emotional and psychological impact of divorce on children, drawing from her professional experience and her own childhood. The conversation explores the importance of boundaries, emotional validation, and understanding behavioral changes in children during family separation. Nadine offers practical advice for parents...
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Ep. 60 Celebrating Parents – Honoring Strength, Love, and Resilience Through Divorce and Beyond
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In this heartfelt episode, Ang celebrates the incredible role of parents everywhere, inspired by Global Parents Day. She reflects on the challenges and triumphs of parenting, especially through the lens of divorce and single parenthood. Ang honors all types of parents—biological, adoptive, stepparents, grandparents, and caregivers—recognizing the unique and powerful impact they have on shaping the next generation. Drawing from her experience speaking at the Divorce Fair in London, Ang shares insights on the importance of self-care (or restorative care) for parents navigating difficult...
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Ep. 59 Turning Conflict Into Clarity: Mediation with Bernadette Willems
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In this week's episode, Ang welcomes Bernadette Willems, a mediation specialist, to discuss the vital role of mediation in divorce and conflict resolution. The discussion explores Bernadette's journey from being a solicitor to becoming a mediator, the benefits of mediation over the traditional court process, and how mediation helps in dealing with various conflicts, including business disputes and professional breakdowns. They delve into the importance of communication, the challenges of co-parenting, and the impact of mediation on creating lasting change. Bernadette shares her insights on the...
info_outlineThis week Ang is joined by Natalie McCabe, a practical visionary and dedicated single parent coach with over 30 years of experience in education. Natalie shares her inspiring journey from teaching and raising two children as a single mom, to becoming a parent coach who empowers families to find joy and resilience in parenting. Drawing from her personal story and her book Sink or Swim Parenting, Natalie discusses the challenges of single parenting, the importance of emotional regulation for both parents and children, and practical strategies to navigate difficult behaviors and family dynamics.
(00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction
(01:56) Natalie's Journey into Education and Parenting
(03:28) Creating a Childcare Center and Expanding Horizons
(04:37) Transition to Parent Coaching
(05:08) Understanding Parent Coaching
(08:18) Managing Child Behavior and Emotional Regulation
(13:38) Self-Care for Single Parents
(20:13) Parenting Styles and Communication
(24:08) Fear-Based Parenting vs. Love-Based Parenting
(27:28) Building Relationships and Connection
(28:25) Discipline as Teaching
(31:44) The Power of Modeling Behavior
(33:03) Self-Care for Single Parents
(36:17) Introducing the Book: Sink or Swim
(39:37) Building a Parenting Community
(43:10) Final Thoughts and Advice
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Natalie explains how her early career in teaching and personal experiences as a single parent shaped her mission to support other parents through coaching.
Parent coaching is not about criticism but about co-creating solutions based on each family’s unique values and strengths, much like having a personal trainer for your parenting journey.
Children’s challenging behaviors are forms of communication; understanding the root causes helps parents respond calmly rather than react impulsively.
Emotional regulation is crucial for parents, especially single parents who don’t have a partner to share the load; small moments of mindful self-care can make a big difference.
Natalie highlights the similarities between toddlers and teenagers in their emotional development and the importance of patience and calm responses during outbursts.
BEST MOMENTS
“One day my story will be someone else’s survival guide.”
“Parent coaching is your support person, not someone coming in to tell you what you’re doing wrong.”
“Children act out because they’re trying to communicate an unmet need, it really has nothing to do with you.”
“Regulating our emotions is super, super important — it changes how quickly a difficult situation can be resolved.”
“Even washing dishes can be a moment of self-care if you’re present in the moment and mindful.”
GUEST LINKS
Website https://nataliemccabe.com/contact
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/natalie_mccabe_official/?hl=en
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Natalie-McCabe-Parent-Coach-100095530359277/
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ABOUT THE PODCAST
Do I Really Hate Men?
Interesting question and one I have asked myself many times. This is not an ‘I hate men’ podcast neither is it just an account of my divorce and the many awful events leading up to and during it. This podcast is a safe space to delve into what happens when relationships end, it provides guidance on how to carry on being a functioning adult and/or Single Mum when you feel broken inside.
This podcast provides hope sprinkled with humour, at times its emotional at times inspiring and at times sad. I have a message to share with women around the world, come join me and your global sisters for a weekly dose of Superhero Mum inspiration and stories.
My mission - to help women and mothers globally to recover from relationship pain, lead meaningful happy lives and inspire their children to succeed.
NOTE – I need you to know that I don’t hate men! It’s important that you know there are many great men out there. Many fantastic fathers and single fathers trying hard to do a great job. I know little about the struggles of single fathers; however, I presume they are numerous common issues we share with these amazing men who strive to do the right thing by their children.
ABOUT THE HOST
Ang is first and foremost a very proud Mum. She is on a mission to share her experiences of both divorce and life as a single Mum. With a 25 year career in the corporate world, she has always been passionate about empowering women and those around her. She is a fully qualified life coach of 20 years and a self confessed self development junkie.
Ang has written her first book called 'Do I Really Hate Men', due to be released later this year which NEEDS to be read by women worldwide. With a high level of emotional intelligence she works tirelessly to improve the lives of womankind through her words, both digitally and at speaking events globally.
With a six year divorce behind her, Ang represented herself in court a total of 6 times. She has been a single parent of two boys for a total of 14 years. She has lived through the struggles and come out the other side. Her words, honesty and humour captivates her audience.