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Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Written by: Dr. Gila
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Single-parenting in a world that’s not designed for you or your beautifully complex kid? Now, there’s a podcast that is! Welcome to Single-Parenting with Connection, NOT Perfection: Your go-to source for science-backed, heart-centered support that honors your messy reality. Join me, Dr. Gila, single mom and psychologist-turned-coach, for relatable stories, inspiring interviews, and practical tools to help you stop walking on eggshells and start actually enjoying parenthood. It’s the support you crave, without the emotional landmines. (And I promise I’ll never tell you to “just tag your partner in”!) Whether you’re divorced, widowed, single mom by choice or single dad by choice, or somewhere in between — or if you just feel like you’re doing it all on your own — you’re in the right place. Go to parentingwithconnection.com for free resources.© 2025 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
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  • 24. Mindfulness for Real-Life Parenting (with Hunter Clarke-Fields)
    Feb 24 2026

    Ever wondered what in the world "mindfulness" actually looks like? Or how to squeeze it into your day when you barely have time to pee?

    This episode answers all of that...and more.

    In this conversation, I’m joined by Hunter Clarke-Fields (aka the "Mindful Mama") for a practical, no-fluff mini masterclass on mindfulness for busy parents.

    You'll hear:

    1. What mindfulness really is (and what it’s not)
    2. A realistic “minimum dose” of practice
    3. Tiny ways to weave mindfulness into chaotic days
    4. How mindfulness can help you through tantrums and meltdowns

    About Hunter:

    Hunter Clarke-Fields is the number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” host of the Mindful Mama Podcast, global speaker, Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Certification program. She has over 20 years of experience in meditation and yoga practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide.

    👉 Website: https://www.mindfulmamamentor.com/

    👉 Podcast: Mindful Mama Podcast

    👉 IG: @mindfulmamamentor

    👉 FB: @mindfulmamamentor

    👉 Free resources

    👉 Mindfulness course

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    ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors

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    CONNECT WITH DR. GILA

    👉 Join the newsletter for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox.

    🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com

    ✉️ E-mail: hello@drgilaparenting.com

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    ©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved

    DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.

    Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).

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    38 mins
  • 23. Productivity Tips for Busy Parents
    Feb 17 2026

    If you’re a single parent juggling two adults’ worth of responsibilities, this episode is for you.

    In this conversation with Michelle Byrd of The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast, we talk about how to infuse productivity and joy into your day, and creating a rhythm that fits your family.

    ABOUT MICHELLE BYRD:

    Michelle Byrd is the host of a top ranked podcast for Christian working moms, The Busy Vibrant Mom.

    Michelle provides working moms with the tools they need so they can have more time in their day and their week to pour into their families. She specializes in offering productivity hacks, time blocking, organizational systems, purposeful parenting, and time management tools.

    ⭐️ Get Michelle's Productivity Planner & Time Blocking Basics

    ⭐️ Website: www.byrdmichelle.com

    ⭐️ Podcast: The Busy Vibrant Mom

    ⭐️ IG: @thebusyvibrantmom

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    ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors

    ____________

    CONNECT WITH DR. GILA

    👉 Join the newsletter for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox.

    🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com

    ✉️ E-mail: hello@drgilaparenting.com

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    ©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved

    DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.

    Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).

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    29 mins
  • 22. The Superpower Every Parent Has (And How to Use It for Good)
    Feb 10 2026

    There's a superpower every parent has, whether you want it or not. (Though sometimes, it can feel more like kryptonite!)

    Tune into this episode to find out...

    ✔︎ What it is

    ✔︎ Why it's so powerful

    ✔︎ How to use it without being manipulative

    ✔︎ 3 specific ways to harness it for your and your child's good

    Resources mentioned:

    1. [Episode 2] Keeping Your Cool: Emotion Regulation for Parents
    2. [Workshop] Less Snapping, More Snuggling: Why Parents Lose It, and How to Finally Break the Cycle
    3. [Program] 💛 The Regulation Reset – a 12-week small-group program for single parents (enrollment ends February 14)

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    ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors

    ____________

    CONNECT WITH DR. GILA

    👉 Join the newsletter for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox.

    🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com

    ✉️ E-mail: hello@drgilaparenting.com

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    ©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved

    DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.

    Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).

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    25 mins
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