God's Strength for Solo Moms A New Season of Inspiration Begins

J. Rosemarie Francis (00:00)

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managing back to school stress today. Hello, welcome to Solo Mums Talk. I'm really excited to embark on a new season. We're now in season eight. I'm J. Rosemary Francis, your host. I'm so grateful that you're here to begin this new season with us. If you're new here, I started this podcast because I wanted to connect the stories of Solo Mums globally. And boy, God has really provided and helped us to

connect with moms across the globe. It's my firm belief that our stories are similar. It's just the details that are different. I thank you for supporting us through the years. We're in our eighth year and I am so grateful that you've been here with us. ⁓ In the last few seasons, we've done a lot of expert interviews where I curated resources for our listeners, resources on health, staying healthy.

healthy relationships, healthy children, and career and money and finance. We're going back to the original intent is to share stories that will inspire, encourage you. And I'm really excited for this new season coming up because we'll be doing more solo moms, solo mom interviews. We'll also be featuring some interviews from moms.

who have interviewed with us before and are coming back to share their story of where they are now. I'm really excited about that. Also, I've been incorporating episodes with encouragement and inspiration to keep you on your journey, to keep you focused on your journey. So, you know, I know being a solo mom is not easy. Some of us didn't choose that route and raising children alone is challenging. And especially if we're dealing with

other things that needs our attention. But let me remind you that you're not alone. You are surrounded by moms who love you, a God who cares for you. And it's a time for you to reflect on what it is that is important to you as a mom and as a person. So I want to encourage you today with a verse from Isaiah 21, Isaiah 41, 10.

So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. That's the promise I'm holding onto for season eight, that even when life feels uncertain, heavy, we don't have to carry it alone. And I want this podcast, especially this new season eight, to be a reminder for you.

to remember that you're not alone. You don't have to parent in silence. So if you're a solo mom with a story to share, reach out. Other solo moms want to hear your story so that they can be encouraged and inspired. If you've been a listener for a while, what has been your biggest takeaway from the show, from listening to the show, from the stories, from way back when some people love Lydia's story and

There've been reviews over the years about what inspires them. I'd like to hear what you have to say. You can feel free to leave a review. We appreciate five stars if you can. And I would just love to hear from you, love to hear your feedback on the show. And I'd also like to know what you think of this new season eight coming up. If you're new here, welcome. Welcome to the family. Subscribe to the show. Follow me on social and

Join our Solomoms Connect community on Facebook. Stay tuned because I have some exciting time up ahead. I pray that you would remain strong and that you will seek help if you need it. Build community, reach out, be brave. As Amanda Carrusco says, be brave. And I look forward to talking to you. And I want you to remember, I always say it. You're not alone. It feels like it.

I remember when my two youngest boy were young and I was left alone to raise them, a two and four year old. I thought I was alone, but I'm here to tell you, you're not alone because I found out later that I wasn't alone. And there are so many things that you could do to help you on your journey. And there are so many people who really care about you and who really are concerned.

about your wellbeing, about your children's wellbeing. As for me, I am focused on you, mom, and how you care for you, on how you think about yourself in the grand scheme of things. So welcome to Sola Mums Talk. Welcome to season eight. I appreciate you. And I'm going to ask you something unrelated. Look at that. That is something I did myself. I'm not an artist, but when I get stressed,

This is something you can do to help you focus, refocus. So let me know what you think about that. Thank you. Hey Solomon. I know the back to school season can feel overwhelming between homework, routines, and trying to keep everything together. It's a lot. That's why I'm excited to share a brand new masterclass series called In Practice. The latest episode is all about helping parents

process kids feedback, reframe mistakes, and build resilience. Because you know when you change their routine, they can get a bit cranky sometimes, can't they? And so these are practical tools we can actually use to help our kids thrive and take some of the stress off our shoulders. You can get full access right now with a masterclass annual plan as low as $10 a month, billed annually.

Check out In Practice, Managing Back to School Stress Today. And the link is below. Because thriving kids mean a stronger, less stressed mom. And we all deserve that.