Single Moms Doing The Most

Self-love - it seems like such an easy concept to grasp. But what does it really mean to love yourself? It's more than self-care, or high self esteem. It's a journey that requires that you be intentional, dedicated and devoted to the practice of fully accepting and protecting your precious self at all costs. You are your most valuable asset, and how you treat yourself daily will impact you mentally, physically and spiritually. In this episode, we discuss how we should aim to love ourselves as if you were another person you love, that you have a relationship with. We share how we had to turn down the volume of our inner critic and choose to be our best cheerleaders. We want you to resolve to love yourself each and every day and watch your best self blossom and your greatest life unfold!

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If there is one thing that unites us as (single) mothers, it's STRESS. If that isn't the case for you - THEN GREAT!!! Consider yourself blessed! Unfortunately however for the rest of us, all of this excess stress can lead to an increase in weight.  You may not notice it at first, but stress can slowly creep up on you, and the next thing you know is you're experiencing muscle atrophy, headaches, irritability and notice your clothes no longer fit. Overwhelmed, and out of control, stress can takes a toll on your physical, mental and emotional health. In this episode, we talk about how we conquered stress and achieved a 180 lb. weight loss between the two of us in 2019. We share our stories of what it finally took to get the stressors in our lives under control and to shed the weight that was literally and figuratively weighing us down. Listen to this week's episode and share it with 10 of your friends! And tell us how YOU de-stress and keep yourself happy and healthy - we always need inspiration!

Thank you for listening - we love you for sharing!

Phara & Brooke

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At what age do you consider to be the "prime of your life?" Is there such an age? What is your definition of being in your "prime?" For some, being in their prime could be a physical definition related to their health. For others, it could mean their sexual prime. But being at your best, be it physical, spiritual or professional is all relative. You could reach your "prime" in your early 20's - or late 50's - and even reach several "primes" in your life as we continue to evolve and grow.  

Your prime isn't some magical window that only comes around once in a lifetime with no rehearsals involved, so don't ever believe that you are "out of your prime" simply because you haven't lost the weight, gotten married, or have the career you thought you'd have by now. In episode 4, we want women, especially mothers, to know that your moment to be the person you always wanted to be hasn't passed you by. You still have time to be your best, look your best and have the most fun imaginable while doing it AT ANY AGE OR STAGE OF YOUR LIFE.  

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Parenting is a difficult job for most people, but raising a boy as a single mother can be especially challenging. I read a meme that says "It Takes a Strong Mom to Be a Father Too," but can a woman truly play the role of a father while also being a mom? In episode 3, we explore the gender roles mothers play as single parents while not discounting the need for a father figure in a son's life. While women are thought to be great nurturers for their children, single moms raising a boy are presented with unique challenges and opportunities to provide her male child with the strong foundation he needs to be grounded, connected and accepted. What is the mindset you must have as a mother raising boys? Do you feel a boy must have a strong father figure in HIS life as opposed to a man in YOURS? Join us this episode as we navigate the feelings some single moms experience in the absence of a father in her son's life and the parenting challenges that come with them.  

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The term "single mother" is one that is used all the time, but the meaning behind it might not be so black and white. For some, being a single mother is an indication of her marital status, while for others the term means she is the "sole" or "solitary" provider for her child(ren). Who defines it? And does there have to be a concrete term with a clear meaning? In episode 2, Brooke and Phara attempt to decode their definitions of the term "single mother."  As these definitions leave women to rely on themselves to figure out what a single mom is, we may discover that there is no "real" definition after all. 

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Welcome to the Podcast Premiere of Singe Moms Doing the Most!   In episode one, we introduce you to two single mothers - Phara Joseph and Brooke Dean, as you join us on our journey of inspiring and supporting not just other single mothers, but ALL mothers, navigating the wonderful - and sometimes crazy - world of raising children. In this episode, we discuss what it's like to feel unseen, unheard or misunderstood as a single mother. We give you a glimpse into our world and speak on the ups and downs, highs and lows and everything in between on raising our sons and the stereotypes we hope to dispel. No topic will be off limits! What we want everyone to take away from this podcast is that whether you are a single mom or a married mom, at the end of the day we are ALL mothers - and our experiences are not that different when it come to being a parent. Through this podcast, we are dedicated to helping, inspiring and uplifting single mothers everywhere and letting them know that they are NOT raising their children alone! Thank you so much for coming on this ride with us! 

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