Mothering On My Own Podcast

• 65. Doing motherhood on my own terms- with Angie Kent

  In this episode of Mothering on My Own we dive into the transformative story of Angie Kent—once a beloved face on Gogglebox, Bachelorette, I'm a Celebrity and now the daring star of a new TV series, Big Miracles that puts her fertility under the microscope. Angie opens up about the deeply personal challenges of navigating fertility treatments and the societal pressures surrounding motherhood. We explore her decision to take this risky leap, the emotional and physical toll it exacts, and what it reveals about modern reproductive choices. Angie delves into dating experiences, the pressures of finding a partner. They also discuss the complexities of fertility challenges, the process of choosing a sperm donor, emphasising the significance of putting away the personal checklists when it comes to choosing the right donor.Angie is part of a rising number of single women choosing to do IVF to pursue potential solo parenthood and she hopes to help educate and empower others to consider the options.You can follow Angie's story on Big Miracles tomorrow night at 9.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.FOLLOW US:Instagram:Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachel.maksimovicAngie Kent: @angiekent_

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• 64. From Olympic success to navigating my ex-husbands jail sentence- with Josie Tomic

  At the beginning of this episode, Rachel shares a little more about her grief following the loss of her beloved dog, Kobe. She reflects on the huge impact Kobe had on her life, especially as as a solo mother and how her presence provided so much comfort during challenging times. In this episode, we are joined with Josie Tomic, a retired Olympic athlete, who shares her journey as an elite athlete and how she achieved one of the greatest sporting achievements, going to the Olympics. Like many athletes do, she got into a relationship with a fellow Australian cyclist, got married and they had their first child together, Amelie. After retiring from the sport she realised what little values they shared outside of the sport, mixed with the personal challenges her ex husband was facing. After co-parenting for some time her ex-husband was sentenced to jail. This conversation explores the complexities of parenting while her partner was incarcerated and how she was able to create a positive environment to continue to love and build on her relationship with her dad during that time. FOLLOW US:Instagram:Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachel.maksimovicJosie Tomic: @josiemtomic

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• 63. 6 ways we devalue ourselves as single mums (and how to reclaim our worth)- SOLO EP

  As single mums, we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders—raising our kids, managing finances, and keeping life moving forward. But too often, we unknowingly devalue ourselves in the process. In this episode, we’re breaking down six common ways single mums diminish their worth and where these beliefs come from—whether it’s societal expectations, outdated stereotypes, or our own inner critic.From feeling like we have to “do it all” to believing we’re not enough, we’ll unpack the hidden pressures placed on single mothers and, more importantly, how to shift our mindset and reclaim our confidence. If you’ve ever felt guilty, overwhelmed, or like you’re falling short, this conversation is for you.Charlotte Terray, [email protected] has kindly offered me a code for a 1:1 session with her - online or in person. MOMO25 for $25 off

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• 62. Empowering our children through family changes- with Natalia Lydford

  In this conversation, Natalia Lydford shares her experiences as a single mother navigating the complexities of co-parenting with two different ex partners. She shares some of the emotional challenges her children navigate between siblings and with their differences in co parenting situations.Natalia shares her experiences as a single mother navigating relationships, parenting, and personal growth.FOLLOW:Instagram:Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachel.maksimovicNatalia: @natalialydford

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• 61. Healing through fear in the journey of solo motherhood - With Jess Dover

  Welcome back to the poddy in 2025! In the first episode of 2025 we are joined by a very familiar face- Jess Dover. If you are new to this community Rachel & Jess started the podcast together in 2023, Jess had growing work commitments and could no longer continue with the podcast but we are so grateful we still get to connect with her here.In this conversation, Jess and Rachel chat through the challenges of solo motherhood and how they have shifted and evolved over the years. They discuss how even though they feel fearless, they are actively working on the underlying sub conscious beliefs that have them both fearful in their journey as solo mums.Jess shares her proud moment of finally moving into her own home after years of hard work, reflecting on her childhood experiences and the emotional weight of providing a stable environment for her son.Jess shares her experiences of starting a new business while managing personal life, reflecting on the balance between ambition and emotional well-being, her co-parenting relationship and how she manages her long distance relationship.It was so great to have Jess back on the mic, so we know you will love this one!FOLLOW US:Instagram:Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachel.maksimovicJess:@jessicadover

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