Frolo: The Single Parent Podcast

In this week’s episode of The Frolo Podcast, Zoë is flying solo to share something a little different. Frolo has just launched its very first digital course - The Happy Single Parent Course - a first-of-its-kind, expert-led programme created by single parents, for single parents. Built around hundreds of responses from the Frolo community, the course is designed to help single parents move from feeling overwhelmed and isolated to confident, connected, and empowered. With over 40 lessons, 6...

In this episode of the Frolo podcast, Zoë Desmond speaks with Linzi Kavanagh, a coach who specialises in helping women navigate the emotional turmoil of divorce. Linzi shares her personal journey of going from a stay-at-home mom to a successful coach, sharing her feelings on the importance of emotional support, self-care, and rebuilding identity after separation. The conversation delves into the challenges of parenting post-divorce, co-parenting dynamics, and the significance of teach...

In this episode of the Frolo podcast, Zoë Desmond interviews Jay Skibbens, a co-parenting coach who shares his unique journey through the challenges of co-parenting. Jay discusses the Skibbens method, a five-part framework designed to help parents navigate the complexities of co-parenting, emphasising the importance of awareness, accountability and self-love. Listen now to hear more about: ❤️ How Jay discovered he was not the biological father of his children and his healing journey...

In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Zoë Desmond speaks with writer and single mum of four, Caro Giles, about her new memoir Unschooled: The Story of a Family That Doesn’t Fit In. Caro shares her raw and moving journey of raising four daughters, two of whom cannot access the school syste, and how she’s had to fight against a system that was never designed for them. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt unheard, unseen or pushed to the edges by systems that expect...

In this episode, Zoë Desmond and Rachel Kelly discuss the complexities of parenting teenagers, emphasising the importance of connection, communication and understanding the teenage brain. Rachel shares insights from her book, 'The Gift of Teenagers', highlighting how parents can navigate the challenges of adolescence while fostering strong relationships with their children. The conversation covers personal experiences, practical strategies for communication, the balance between autono...

In this episode, Leanne Hutchinson shares her inspiring journey from leaving a toxic relationship as a single mother to becoming a life coach for other single parents. She discusses the challenges of co-parenting with a narcissist, the importance of self-discovery and healing, and the impact of narcissism on parenting. We talk to Leanne about: ❤️ How co-parenting with a narcissist can be challenging and requires setting boundaries. ❤️ Why it's crucial to prioritise the child's well-b...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Zoë speaks with ADHD specialist and solo parent Nat Harrison about the emotional reality of parenting as a neurodivergent mum to a neurodivergent child. Nat shares her story of navigating solo parenting after escaping an abusive relationship, discovering her own ADHD in her 40s, and supporting her son through his diagnosis and school challenges. Together, Zoë and Nat explore: ❤️ The personal journeys behind their own late ADHD diagnoses. ❤️ W...

In this episode of the Frolo podcast, host Zoë interviews Marcie Shaoul, author of 'The Co-Parenting Method'. Marcie shares her personal journey into co-parenting, the challenges she faced and how her experiences led her to develop a six-step program designed to help others navigate the complexities of co-parenting. Marcie also discusses the concept of parallel parenting and the significance of creating a stable environment for children, regardless of the circumstances. Listen now to learn ...

In this episode of the Frolo podcast, Zoë speaks with Hannah Strong, founder of My Thriving Child, about the challenges and strategies for supporting children through divorce. Hannah shares her personal journey as a divorced mother and psychotherapist, emphasising the importance of ensuring children thrive despite the challenges of separation. The conversation covers the impact of divorce on children, the significance of co-parenting, and the necessity of secure attachments. Hannah prov...

In this solo episode of the Frolo podcast, Zoë shares her personal journey as a single parent, highlighting five key aspects that she loves about this experience. She emphasises the importance of personal growth, the enriching community she has built, the strong bond with her child, the freedom and independence she has gained, and the connections formed with other single parents. Listen now to hear more about: ❤️ Why building a supportive community is essential for single parents. ❤️ How e...

Our guest today is Ruth Talbot, a single mother and founder of the campaigning group Single Parent Rights. In this episode Ruth shares her personal journey into single parenthood, the challenges she faced and how her experiences led her to advocate for the rights of single parents. We talk about a huge range of issues, including: ⭐ The formation of the Single Parent Rights campaign ⭐ Why single parent need better recognition and support ⭐ The importance of community and advocacy in driving ...

In this week's episode of the Frolo podcast we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by psychotherapist and bestselling author Anna Mathur. Anna describes herself as 'passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room' and for many years now she has been sharing her personal and professional experiences to support mums through motherhood. We talk about: ❤️ How Anna started sharing tips and tools on Instagram after going through postnatal depression and anxiety ❤️ How living with discomf...