In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel sits down with Amie Rohan to unpack the complexities of parenting, co-parenting, and the emotional terrain that comes with raising children in a blended family. Amie opens up about her personal journey—navigating relationships, motherhood, and rediscovering her sense of self through writing. Together, they explore the often unseen layers of parenting: the loneliness that can exist even in a full house, the chaos of daily life, and the importance of support systems and self-care. With honesty and warmth, Amie reflects on balancing a new relationship while staying grounded in her role as a mother, highlighting the ongoing work of personal growth, emotional resilience, and finding joy amid the messiness of real life.FOLLOW US:Instagram:Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachel.maksimovicAmie: @amierohan_
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70. Should I stay or should I go? And then what happens next?- With Lisa Miller
Deciding to stay in or leave your marriage is one of the most difficult decisions you might ever have to make.For many women, the decision of whether to divorce is wrapped up in guilt and fear. Fear of financial insecurity, fear of being alone, and worst of all, fear of making a mistake. That age old question- should I stay or do I go?In this episode, Rachel sits down with Lisa (a divorce and separation coach) for an honest and heartfelt conversation about marriage, divorce, and the journey of personal growth. They unpack why relationships can fall apart, the early signs of unhappiness, and how resentment can quietly erode connection. Lisa opens up about her own healing after divorce—sharing what she’s learned about self-love, emotional availability, and trusting herself again. Together, they explore the challenges of dating as a single parent and the importance of asking for support through life’s toughest transitions.FOLLOW US:Instagram:Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachel.maksimovicLisa:@lisamiller.coachLisa's Resources and coaching:https://www.lisamillerrelationshipcoach.com/link-in-bio?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafNe4f-aOBEjlbO_EmXNcSa-n_w5ugw3f00TDBZefOnj9iBWq96aezwz35C7A_aem_rB4TIn_VAnaCzQqWTu0iJQ
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69. Navigating new love and blended families- with Marcia and David
In this conversation, Rachel chats with Marcia Leone and David Walsman where they explore the complexities of merging their lives as single parents, discussing the challenges and joys of blending families, dating as a single parent, and the importance of communication and understanding in their relationship. They share insights on parenting styles, the dynamics of step-parenting, and the significance of creating a harmonious home environment while navigating individual needs and responsibilities.FOLLOW US:Instagram:Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachel.maksimovicMarcia: @marcialeone_David: @davidwalsmanSponsored by: Kim Crawford Wines & Stokke
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68. What is a man’s role in modern relationships?- with Lino Hola
In this episode, Rachel sits down with Lino Hola to explore his journey of personal growth, healing, and fatherhood. Lino shares his experience as a single dad, navigating the challenges of co-parenting while working on his own emotional development. Through breathwork and self-reflection, he learned to embrace vulnerability, redefine masculinity, and build deeper connections with his children. Now a loving husband and father to two more children, Lino uses his journey to inspire and guide other men, encouraging emotional intelligence, open communication, and conscious fatherhood. This conversation highlights the power of self-awareness, healing, and stepping into fatherhood with intention and courage.FOLLOW US:Instagram:Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachelmaksimovicLino: @coachhola
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67. The realities of dating with children- with Melissa Mai
In this episode of the Mothering on My Own podcast, Rachel and Melissa Mai dive into the multifaceted experience of solo motherhood, discussing themes of loneliness, emotional and physical health challenges, and the complexities of re-entering the dating scene as a single parent. They explore the weight of responsibility that comes with solo parenting, the importance of community support, and the journey of navigating relationships while raising children. Both Rachel and Melissa share very transparently about how they have navigated dating as solo mothers, how they feel about dating single dads or men without children and how it really looks to navigate dating with children.FOLLOW US:Instagram:Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachel.maksimovicMelissa: @_melissa_maiPRE ORDER MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com.au/Mothering-Our-Own-Navigating-Motherhood/dp/1761451251/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
Mothering on my own podcast explores the many unique, individual journeys that come with being a single and solo mother.
Together, through these conversations, we will unpack the challenging chapters, gain new insights and discover the magic that can be found in our everyday.
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