Transcript
0:00 hey single parents I see you I know how hard it is for you to feel the burden of raising your children on your own it is such a colossal responsibility I feel you I have gone through single parenting at so many stages of my own life where my other co-parent wasn't in the country wasn't around and the tremendous responsibility that we feel as single parents is off
0:34 the charts I mean few people can really understand how burdensome it is on this week's episode of my podcast parenting and you with Dr shaali I am all over co-parenting single parenting divorce and feeling anxious about our children's future listen to what this parent had to say I know all of us single parents divorced parents will relate with what she said to me well it is a devastating
1:04 life event right it's something you don't imagine or dream of happening and um thankfully my soon Tobe ex-husband and I are amicable and we co-parent really well but I think the part that's really difficult for me is now not having a partner in the house and my son getting older and I have these like anxieties about my son's future about Diego's future because he does need quite a bit of support oneon-one for the rest of his life so now I'm by myself as
1:36 a single parent mostly with him he he does go with his um father during the weekends but now I am trying to navigate this by myself and increasingly more fearful about his future and me not being able to be there when I'm not on this planet anymore so this mother is going through so much she has a son who's neuro Divergent who's dependent on her she's a single parent she's adjusting to the shock of being the only parent in the
2:06 house she's projecting into the future what will happen to my child when I die listen all of us can relate with her story you should check out this week's episode type the word follow I will send it to you so many raw emotions the second parent in this episode was balling a man just going through so much pain and anguish not knowing how to handle his relationship with his partner this episode really touched me raw and
2:34 deep we all want the best for our children but life sometimes throws twists and turns so how do we tame our mind how do we consolidate our power and claim our you know worthiness so that we don't fall through the cracks life can be overwhelming life can be stressful and anxiety riddled especially when we have children especially when we're going through a divorce and are single and managing so many overwhelming complex emotions but there is a way to
3:06 navigate there is a way to walk the path of a higher Consciousness it does require a lot of presence and mindfulness and that is what I teach in this week's episode type the word follow we will send it to you this episode goes through a lot of emotions every human on the planet will relate because we have all been through hard time times and we all share the same concerns about our children's future what will happen to
3:34 them when we die listen to what I say to these parents and maybe you can relate I cannot wait to hear your feedback to this week's episode type the what follow we will send it to you
Summary
- The host empathizes with single parents, acknowledging the immense responsibility they carry.
- A featured parent expresses fears about her neurodivergent child's future and the challenges of being a solo caregiver.
- The episode highlights the emotional struggles of both mothers and fathers in similar situations.
- It discusses the importance of co-parenting and maintaining amicable relationships for the child's well-being.
- Mindfulness and presence are emphasized as tools for managing overwhelming emotions and anxiety.
- The podcast aims to provide support and relatable stories for those experiencing similar hardships.
- The host encourages listeners to engage with the content and share their feedback.