I'm sorry but...you're not solo parenting

About this episode

The episode discusses the misconceptions of solo parenting and offers reassurance to those who feel overwhelmed.

Ever said to someone: “I’m solo parenting this weekend”? I get it. Going from two sets of hands to one is a serious shock to the system… but it’s also not quite the same thing. When you’re doing it on your own, there’s no handover coming. Ever. No backup if things go sideways. Ever. No one else there (even over the phone) taking responsibility for figuring things out with you. But weirdly, I think that can make things simpler. Not logistically, sure. But cleaner. More straightforward. Way less emotionally complicated. So this is a bit of a reality check… but also a bit of reassurance if you’ve ever said it yourself and immediately thought, “Oh shit, should I not have said that?” You’re fine. I promise. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present. EPISODE CREDITS: Host: Rachel Corbett Editing Assistance: LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool . Email me: rachel@meandmytinyhuman.com Follow me: Instagram , Facebook , X , LinkedIn , YouTube , TikTok or check out the website .

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Corbett

Topics covered

• solo parenting
• parenting challenges
• emotional complexity
• support systems
• reality check

Keywords

• solo parenting
• parenting
• emotional support
• challenges
• reality check

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Wangal, Eora Nation

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