Reclaiming Identity and Hope as A Solo Mom w/Irina Shehovsov

Reclaiming Identity and Hope as A Solo Mom w/Irina Shehovsov

From SoloMoms! Talk by J. Rosemarie Francis

April 7, 2026 · 23 min · Season 8 · Episode 26

About this episode

Irina Shehovsov shares her journey of reclaiming identity and happiness as a solo mom, offering practical strategies for transformation.

Breaking free from the solo mom identity is more than changing titles. It's a journey of rediscovering yourself and reclaiming your happiness. If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed, alone, and unsure of how to rebuild your life after separation or divorce, this episode offers a powerful perspective from Irina Shehovsov, a transformational coach and solo mom who’s been there. Irina shares her heartfelt story of losing her sense of identity amidst the chaos of single parenting and how she transformed her life by shifting her mindset and embracing self-care. She reveals that many women feel like they’re just their title—"solo mom"—but in truth, there’s so much more beneath the surface. Her journey from burnout to purpose is a call to all single moms to see themselves beyond their circumstances. You’ll discover: The critical moment that sparked Irina’s decision to prioritize her happiness and how you can do the same Practical strategies to restore your identity, including simple habits like gratitude, forgiveness, and daily self-affirmation How to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of solo parenting without losing yourself in the process The importance of redefining “normal” on…

People in this episode

Host: J. Rosemarie Francis

Guest: Irina Shehovsov

Topics covered

  • identity
  • self-care
  • single parenting
  • transformation
  • mindset
  • happiness

Keywords

  • solo mom
  • transformation
  • self-affirmation
  • stress management
  • emotional support

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