Single Momcast

Motherhood is the hardest job in the world, and when you’re raising a child with unique challenges, it can feel impossible. But even on the most difficult days, you are not failing, you are doing an incredible job. Anjil Resendes shares a raw and honest journey of a mother navigating her daughter’s struggles, making impossible choices, and learning to lean on faith and community. You were chosen to be your child’s mom for a reason, and even in the hardest moments, you are exactly who they need. You’re not alone, you’re stronger than you think, and you’re doing a great job!

Welcome to Summer Shorts, a special summer series featuring bite-sized encouragement from the Equip Collection at AriseSingleMoms.com. Tracy Zserdin shares how joy is more than just a feeling—it’s part of how God designed our brains to function and connect. Through practical insight, neuroscience, and faith, she explains why so many of us feel emotionally drained and how simple gratitude practices can help refill our “joy tank” in everyday life. If you’ve been running on empty, overwhelmed by life, or struggling to hold onto hope in hard seasons, this message is a gentle reminder that God sees you, delights in you, and wants to meet you even in the smallest moments of joy.

Summer can feel beautiful and brutal at the same time for single moms. In this honest and encouraging conversation, Mel and Pam talk about the emotional weight summer often brings with disrupted routines, financial pressure, loneliness, exhaustion, and the constant feeling that you have to create the “perfect memories” for your kids. Together, they unpack the difference between meaningful connection and performative motherhood, how to survive emotionally when your kids still need you every day, and practical ways to fight the isolation that can quietly grow during this season. If summer has you feeling overwhelmed, behind, or simply tired, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, you do not have to do everything perfectly, and there is grace for you here too.

Life has a way of making us forget what we know is true. In this episode, Mel and Pam sit down for a different kind of conversation, one that isn’t about fixing, striving, or adding more to your plate. It’s about slowing down long enough to come back to the truths we’ve had to hold onto again and again in our own lives. We talk about the tension of knowing something is true but struggling to believe it when life feels heavy. The quiet lies we slip into during hard seasons. The moments that remind us we’re actually doing better than we think. And what it looks like to hold onto truth even when nothing around us has changed yet. If you’re a single mom feeling tired, discouraged, or questioning if you’re enough, this episode is for you. Think of it as a reset. A deep breath. A reminder. In case you forgot… you’re doing better than you think.

Letting Go Without Letting Go: Parenting Young Adults In this episode, Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett dive into the exciting yet challenging journey of parenting young adults. Whether they’re heading off to college, launching their careers, or simply learning to navigate adulthood, this stage can feel like a whole new world for single moms. We’ll share insights on maintaining open communication, setting healthy boundaries, and supporting their independence without losing your connection. Tune in for practical tips, real stories, and encouragement for all the single moms out there raising young adults with love, grace, and a little bit of grit!

In this episode, Mel and Pam take on some of the most common myths that quietly keep single moms from stepping into community. From “my kids are grown” to “I’m not struggling enough,” we name the thoughts that cause moms to disqualify themselves and replace them with truth, belonging, and hope. Through honest conversation and encouragement, this episode invites single moms in every season to lay down comparison, guilt, and shame and remember this simple truth: you still count, you still belong, and you don’t have to do this alone.

Holiday Stress: The Thief of Peace // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett In this episode of The Single Momcast, we jump into the all-too-common holiday stress that steals our peace. As a single mom, the holiday season can feel overwhelming, from juggling gift shopping and family gatherings to managing the expectations of others. In this conversation, Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett explore practical strategies to combat the stress of the holidays and find peace for ourselves and our children.

In this episode, Pam and Mel sit down with special guest Traci Palmer to talk about something every single mom deals with: screen time. But instead of fighting TV, Traci has learned how to use movies and shows as powerful tools to teach life’s tougher lessons. Together, they explore how to turn everyday entertainment into meaningful conversations, how to spot teaching moments in the middle of a show, and why kids often open up more when the pressure is off. Traci shares real examples, practical tips, and gentle encouragement for single moms who want to guide their children through big topics in simple, natural ways. Whether you love TV or feel guilty about it, this episode will show you how screen time can become connection time.