How to cope with solo parenting when your partner works away
Release Date: 01/12/2026
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In this final episode of Season 7 of Reclaiming MUM, we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect, and bring together the powerful themes we’ve explored throughout the season. From mindset shifts and letting go of perfection, to creating space for yourself within the juggle of motherhood, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to do it all to be doing enough. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what you truly want in this season of life, this conversation will help you reconnect with what matters most. Inside this episode, we explore: The biggest mindset...
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No Time for Yourself? Mindset Shifts Every Busy Mum Needs
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Ready to finally make time for yourself again? Let’s chat about where you are, what you need, and how my can help you create lasting change. If you’re a busy mum who feels like there’s never a moment for yourself, this episode is for you. You’re constantly giving, doing, thinking about everyone else, and by the end of the day, there’s nothing left for you. Not because you don’t care about yourself, but because you genuinely don’t know how to fit it in. In this episode, we’re diving into the powerful mindset shifts that will help you stop waiting for more time and start...
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Turning 40: Thoughts on Ageing, Expectations, and Life Not Being Figured Out Yet
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Spring Energy for Mums: How to Feel Lighter, Calmer and More Like Yourself
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If you’d like extra support in this current season of motherhood, you can book a free 30-minute to explore what might work for you in a way that feels gentle and sustainable. Spring is finally here, and with it comes the gentle invitation for fresh energy, new beginnings, and growth. But if you're a busy mum juggling the school run, work, family life, and the invisible load of it all, it can sometimes feel like that fresh start is happening everywhere except inside your own life. In this episode, I’m talking about how we can welcome the energy of spring in a way that actually feels...
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Mum Guilt and Letting Go When Life Gets Busy
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If you’d like extra support in this current season of motherhood, you can book a free 30-minute to explore what might work for you in a way that feels gentle and sustainable. Ever felt mum guilt when life gets busy and something has to give? In this honest and relatable episode, I’m sharing what happened when I didn’t publish a podcast episode during half term, and how my past self would have spiralled with guilt, shame, and “I’m falling behind” thoughts. As a mum of four, I know how quickly school holidays, childcare, and family life can throw even the best plans off track. But...
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Motherhood, Mental Health & Self-Care: Why Society Needs to Do More with Kim Palmer
Reclaiming MUM
In this episode, I’m joined by Kim Palmer, CEO of the Clementine App, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about motherhood, mental health, and why self-care alone isn’t enough. We explore how maternal wellbeing has become overly individualised, placing the responsibility on mums to cope better, do more, and “look after themselves”, while systemic support continues to fall short. From the lack of accessible maternal mental health resources in the UK, to soaring childcare costs and limited paternity leave, we unpack the wider societal pressures that shape a mother’s daily...
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Reclaiming MUM
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to be the “perfect mum”? In this week's episode, we’re breaking down the unrealistic expectations placed on mums and giving you permission to let them go. From the belief that you must enjoy every moment, keep a spotlessly clean home, or put yourself last to be a good mum, this episode challenges the narratives that quietly fuel guilt, burnout, and self-doubt in motherhood. I share honest reflections as a mum of four and empowerment coach, along with practical mindset shifts to help you stop comparing, trust your instincts, and create a...
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No 5am starts: How to make time for yourself as an overwhelmed mum
Reclaiming MUM
If you’re a mum who feels like there is never any time left for you, this episode is for you. In this episode of Reclaiming Mum, I’m sharing how I make time for myself as a self-employed mum of four while solo parenting, without waking up at 5am, following rigid routines, or pushing myself harder. I talk honestly about why “just wake up earlier” doesn’t work for overwhelmed mums, the hidden cost of always putting yourself last, and how reclaiming time is less about adding more to your day and more about letting go of what’s draining you. This episode is for mums who feel exhausted,...
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Reclaiming MUM
Over the last few years of motherhood, I’ve experienced what it’s like to be constantly on edge, overstimulated, and drained. There have been moments of frustration, overwhelm, and feeling completely disconnected from myself. But I’ve also learned ways to recognise these patterns, give my nervous system the space it needs, and create small but powerful shifts that help me feel calmer and more present. In this episode, I share my own experiences as a mum of four, and why overstimulation isn’t a sign you’re failing; it’s your nervous system telling you it’s time for a break. I also...
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Finding yourself again without burning your life down
Reclaiming MUM
Do you feel lost in motherhood? Like you don’t quite recognise yourself anymore, but the idea of changing everything feels overwhelming or impossible? In this episode, we’re talking about finding yourself again as a mum, without blowing up your life, your relationships, or everything you’ve built. As a mum of four, I share why so many women feel disconnected from who they are after having children, why survival mode makes self-connection feel out of reach, and how you can begin reconnecting with yourself gently, right where you are. This episode is for you if: You feel like you’ve...
info_outlineSolo parenting is no joke, and in this honest, heartfelt episode of Reclaiming MUM, I’m sharing what the last two months of parenting four kids on my own during the week have really taught me.
If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re carrying everything on your own, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and a little less alone.
We talk about:
✨ The emotional and mental load of solo parenting
✨ What I’ve learned about resilience, boundaries, and burnout
✨ The practical shifts that have helped me cope day-to-day
✨ Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness
✨ How to soften the pressure and support yourself when your partner works away
Whether you’re a full-time solo parent, temporarily doing it alone, or simply navigating long stretches with very little support, this episode offers comfort, practical tools, and permission to lower the bar.
If you’ve ever searched terms like “solo parenting tips,” “mum overwhelmed solo parenting,” “coping when partner works away,” or “single mum survival,” this episode is for you.
Listen in for real-talk, solidarity, and the strategies that are helping me through this season, one day at a time.