Single Momcast

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  Where Are My People? // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett 15.09.2026 24min

  Making friends as an adult can be hard, and being a single mom can make it even harder. In this episode, Mel and Pam talk honestly about why building friendships can feel so difficult as a single mom, what keeps us from putting ourselves out there, and how we move from simply knowing people to developing meaningful friendships. Most importantly, this conversation is for the mom who feels lonely, wonders where her people are, and isn't sure how to find them. You don't have to do this season alone, and finding your people is worth the effort.
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  I’m Tired of Being the Strong One // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett 07.09.2026 25min

  I’m Tired of Being the Strong One // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett In this honest conversation, Mel and Pam unpack what it really means to be "the strong one" and why single moms often feel like they have no choice but to keep pushing. They also explore what healthy vulnerability looks like with your children and how to build an "army" of people who can walk alongside you. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that being strong doesn't mean doing everything alone.
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  Staff Pick // Your Child Is Not Your Therapist // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett 01.09.2026 35min

  Your Child Is Not Your Therapist // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Pam and Mel talk about an important boundary every parent, especially single moms, needs to understand. Your child is not your therapist. Together, they explore how to share life with your kids in age-appropriate ways while still being authentic and emotionally present. They discuss what healthy vulnerability looks like, how to find safe outlets for your adult struggles, and ways to protect your child’s heart without pretending everything is perfect. This episode is full of wisdom, grace, and practical advice for moms learning to balance openness and protection in their parenting journey.
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  Homeownership: You May Be Closer Than You Think // Nancy Herringdine 24.08.2026 16min

  Homeownership: You May Be Closer Than You Think // Nancy Herringdine  Homeownership can feel like an impossible dream for a single mom but what if it’s more attainable than you think? In this episode, we’re talking with Nancy Herringdine, a real estate professional, about what single moms need to know before taking that first step toward buying a home. She breaks down the home-buying process, shares three things every mom should know about real estate, and explains some of the common mistakes that can turn the process into a headache. If homeownership has felt out of reach, this conversation may be the encouragement you need to start dreaming and exploring what might actually be possible.For more info about homeownership, feel free to reach out to Nancy at [email protected] 
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  Dreaming Big When Life Looks Different // Nancy Herringdine 17.08.2026 25min

  Dreaming Big When Life Looks Different // Nancy Herringdine What happens when the life you imagined doesn't look anything like the life you're living? In this episode, Nancy Herringdine shares her powerful story of rebuilding after divorce while raising a son with special needs. She opens up about the fears, challenges, and unexpected lessons that have shaped her journey and the coping strategies that have helped her keep moving forward. This is an honest and encouraging conversation for any single mom who needs a reminder that her current circumstances don't have to define her future.
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  Summer Shorts // 3 Things You Can Embrace 10.08.2026 5min

  Katie White explores three things you might feel hesitant to do on your own - but trust her, YES, YOU CAN! Being a single mom comes with challenges, but it also comes with incredible opportunities to create lasting memories, embrace growth, and break through fear. From taking that dream trip with your child to embracing failure as part of the learning process and finally breaking through the barriers of fear and shame to find belonging, this is your reminder that you are capable, strong, and never alone. No matter where you are on your journey, you are enough, and you’re doing an amazing job!
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  Staff Pick // The Truth About Resilience // Athena Captain 03.08.2026 25min

  The Truth About Resilience // Athena Captain In this episode, Pam and Mel sit down with guest Athena Captain for an honest conversation about resilience. Athena opens up about what it looks like to keep showing up in the middle of hard seasons, how to stay grounded when life feels overwhelming, and the truth about resiliency that often gets overlooked. Together, we explore practical ways to protect your mindset, decide what matters most when everything feels like it’s falling apart, and find the strength to keep moving forward. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve been strong for too long, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone and give you the encouragement you need for the road ahead. This is for every single mom out there. 
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  Summer Shorts // Strength and Support 28.07.2026 4min

  Welcome to Summer Shorts, a special summer series featuring bite-sized encouragement from the Equip Collection at AriseSingleMoms.com.  From one single mom to another, this message is for you. Rebecca Brito-Bayne talks about what it means to find support, build community, and create a sense of home within yourself as you move into new seasons of life. Whether you’re navigating change, finding your footing, or just trying to make it through the day, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone and you are more than enough.
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  Summer Shorts // Grace, Truth, and Boundaries 22.07.2026 6min

  Welcome to Summer Shorts, a special summer series featuring bite-sized encouragement from the Equip Collection at AriseSingleMoms.com. As single moms, we often carry so much and try to love everyone well. But without healthy boundaries, we end up drained, hurt, or overwhelmed. In this encouraging reflection, Lanita Colbert reminds us that walking in both grace and truth, like Jesus did, means loving others without losing yourself. Grace invites compassion, but truth protects your peace. Boundaries aren’t selfish - they’re sacred. They help you steward your time, heart, and energy while letting others grow too. Saying no doesn’t make you unkind; it makes you wise. You are worthy of love, rest, and emotional safety. Protect what God has given you. You’ve got this!    
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  Summer Shorts // Breaking Free From Isolation 13.07.2026 4min

  Welcome to Summer Shorts, a special summer series featuring bite-sized encouragement from the Equip Collection at AriseSingleMoms.com. It’s easy to feel alone, even when surrounded by others, but real connection starts when we step outside our comfort zones. Sheneka Ezell shares her personal story about breaking free from isolation and recognizing the value of genuine community. Whether you’ve been hurt before or simply don't know where to start, finding the right people - those who support, challenge, and encourage you - can make all the difference. It’s time to step out, build meaningful relationships, and embrace the community that’s already around you!
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  Staff Pick // Getting Through the Tough Stuff // Kenya Ulmer 06.07.2026 27min

  In this heartfelt episode of Getting Through the Tough Stuff, Mel Hiett is joined by special guests Kenya Ulmer and her daughter, Sydney, for a powerful conversation about navigating life’s hardest seasons. Kenya shares what the wilderness looks and feels like, how to recognize when you’re in it, and what it means to trust God when nothing makes sense. Together, they explore how God speaks in the quiet and the chaos, and how we can help our children listen for His voice too. Whether you’re deep in your own wilderness or just stepping out of it, this episode offers encouragement, wisdom, and hope for every single mom walking through uncertain times.
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  Summer Shorts // Is It Worth The Prayer? 29.06.2026 3min

  Welcome to Summer Shorts, a special summer series featuring bite-sized encouragement from the Equip Collection at AriseSingleMoms.com. In this heartfelt message, Charlotte Rose-Gray, a former single mom and group leader, shares the profound impact that prayer—especially prayer in the moment—has had on her life and leadership. After 15 years of raising her daughter, she reflects on the support and encouragement she received from Arise Single Moms and the powerful example of praying immediately and intentionally for others. Whether in times of struggle or joy, she reminds us that prayer, especially when rooted in Scripture, brings peace, healing, and connection. Charlotte leaves us with a blessing from Philippians 4:6-7, encouraging single moms everywhere to lean into prayer and experience the peace only God can give.
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  Summer Shorts // You Are the Perfect Mom for Your Child 22.06.2026 4min

  Welcome to Summer Shorts, a special summer series featuring bite-sized encouragement from the Equip Collection at AriseSingleMoms.com.  Motherhood is the hardest job in the world, and when you’re raising a child with unique challenges, it can feel impossible. But even on the most difficult days, you are not failing, you are doing an incredible job. Anjil Resendes shares a raw and honest journey of a mother navigating her daughter’s struggles, making impossible choices, and learning to lean on faith and community. You were chosen to be your child’s mom for a reason, and even in the hardest moments, you are exactly who they need. You’re not alone, you’re stronger than you think, and you’re doing a great job!
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  Summer Shorts | A Parenting Approach That Changes Everything 15.06.2026 4min

  Welcome to Summer Shorts, a special summer series featuring bite-sized encouragement from the Equip Collection at AriseSingleMoms.com.  Mel Hiett shares a powerful parenting perspective that has helped her connect deeply with her children: “If you love it, I like it.” As a former single mom, Mel encourages single moms to step into their children’s worlds and embrace their passions and interests as a way to build trust, connection, and confidence. Whether it’s sports, music, cars, or something unexpected, showing interest in what matters to your children can strengthen relationships and create lasting memories. This message is a beautiful reminder that being present, curious, and supportive can make all the difference. You don’t have to have all the answers—just a willing heart. Tune in and be encouraged.
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  Summer Shorts | How to Practice Joy 08.06.2026 5min

  Welcome to Summer Shorts, a special summer series featuring bite-sized encouragement from the Equip Collection at AriseSingleMoms.com. Tracy Zserdin shares how joy is more than just a feeling—it’s part of how God designed our brains to function and connect. Through practical insight, neuroscience, and faith, she explains why so many of us feel emotionally drained and how simple gratitude practices can help refill our “joy tank” in everyday life. If you’ve been running on empty, overwhelmed by life, or struggling to hold onto hope in hard seasons, this message is a gentle reminder that God sees you, delights in you, and wants to meet you even in the smallest moments of joy.
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  Staff Pick // When Mental Illness Hits Home //  Doug & Stacee Goetzinger 01.06.2026 37min

  In this episode, Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett sit down with Doug and Stacee Goetzinger for a heartfelt conversation about what happens when mental illness impacts a family. Doug shares his personal journey of learning how to support his wife through her mental health struggles, including what he got wrong, what he got right, and how he’s grown along the way. If you’re a single mom walking alongside a child or loved one battling mental illness, this episode offers hope, honesty, and practical wisdom for the road ahead.
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  Summer Survival Guide for Moms // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett 27.05.2026 28min

  Summer can feel beautiful and brutal at the same time for single moms. In this honest and encouraging conversation, Mel and Pam talk about the emotional weight summer often brings with disrupted routines, financial pressure, loneliness, exhaustion, and the constant feeling that you have to create the “perfect memories” for your kids. Together, they unpack the difference between meaningful connection and performative motherhood, how to survive emotionally when your kids still need you every day, and practical ways to fight the isolation that can quietly grow during this season. If summer has you feeling overwhelmed, behind, or simply tired, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, you do not have to do everything perfectly, and there is grace for you here too.
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  You’re Not Failing: Parenting a Child with ADHD // Nalani Anderson 19.05.2026 34min

  In this episode, Mel and Pam sit down with guest Nalani Anderson for an honest conversation about raising children with ADD/ADHD while also navigating her own late diagnosis with ADD. Together, they talk about the emotional realities behind the behaviors, the misconceptions families often face, and why connection and understanding matter more than shame or punishment. Nalani shares the mindset shifts, tools, and encouragement that helped her parent with more compassion and less frustration, reminding single moms that neither they nor their children are broken.
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  Truths to Hold Onto When Life Feels Heavy // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett 14.05.2026 22min

  Life has a way of making us forget what we know is true. In this episode, Mel and Pam sit down for a different kind of conversation, one that isn’t about fixing, striving, or adding more to your plate. It’s about slowing down long enough to come back to the truths we’ve had to hold onto again and again in our own lives. We talk about the tension of knowing something is true but struggling to believe it when life feels heavy. The quiet lies we slip into during hard seasons. The moments that remind us we’re actually doing better than we think. And what it looks like to hold onto truth even when nothing around us has changed yet. If you’re a single mom feeling tired, discouraged, or questioning if you’re enough, this episode is for you. Think of it as a reset. A deep breath. A reminder. In case you forgot… you’re doing better than you think.
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  Staff Pick // When Love Isn’t Enough: Raising A Difficult Child // Tracy Zserdin 06.05.2026 35min

  In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with a Tracy Zserdin who has walked a road few can imagine—raising her son through years of behavioral challenges, emotional hardship, and ultimately, his incarceration. Speaking candidly to single moms, Tracy shares with Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett about what it was like to face the reality that love alone couldn't “fix” her child’s struggles, and how she discovered strength she didn’t know she had. We explore the limits of parenting instincts, the role of faith in holding steady during chaos, and what it means to keep loving—even when your child is behind bars. Whether you're in the thick of parenting challenges or simply looking for a story of resilience and real motherhood, single mom, this episode is for you. Find more info on Tracy and her book HERE.