How I Stayed Strong As a Single Mom - Success Story

Описание: Hear a relatable story about managing stress and emotions during pregnancy. This episode offers inspiration and self help insights for mothers navigating similar challenges. Learn about parenting while prioritizing your mental wellbeing.

Can one emotionally healed parent give a child everything they need?

In this powerful episode, Victoria shares her journey of leaving a toxic relationship, choosing to become a solo mom by choice, and raising her baby with more peace, presence, and authenticity than she ever thought possible.

💛 You’ll hear:

Why staying in a toxic relationship “for the kids” is never the answer

The surprising patterns Victoria had to heal before becoming a mom

How she rewired her inner critic, overcame loneliness, and broke generational cycles

Why one emotionally safe parent is worth more than two parents in chaos

Whether you’re a mom-to-be, a single parent (by choice or by circumstance), or a mom doubting if you’re “enough,” this story will shift what you believe is possible.

🎧 Watch or listen now and see how one healed parent can change everything.

0:00 – Introduction: Emotional Struggles and the Journey to Healing
0:20 – Meeting Victoria: Deciding to Become a Solo Mom
2:07 – The Power of Sharing: Owning Your Story and Inspiring Others
2:56 – Planning for Motherhood: Insemination, Donor Sperm, and Emotional Readiness
4:20 – Breaking Patterns: Recognizing Stress and the Desire to Heal
6:22 – Toxic Relationships: Letting Go and Choosing Single Parenthood
8:00 – Freezing Eggs and Setting Boundaries: Preparing for Solo Motherhood
10:00 – The Turning Point: Embracing Single Parenting and Emotional Growth
12:17 – Healing Childhood Patterns: Hyper-Achiever and Generational Trauma
15:02 – The Role of Criticism and the Inner Judge in Emotional Health
17:09 – Generational Trauma: How Childhood Shapes Parenting
18:22 – Overcoming Skepticism: The Power of Therapy and Healing Loneliness
19:52 – Authenticity and Self-Expression: Breaking Down Emotional Walls
21:16 – Building Connections: Sharing Your Story and Finding Support
23:32 – Parenting Tools: From Victim Mindset to Creative Solutions
25:51 – Confidence and Support: Balancing Independence and Asking for Help
27:42 – Looking Ahead: Preparing for Kindergarten and New Challenges
29:35 – Advice for Future Solo Moms: Seeking Help and Trusting Intuition
32:12 – The Excitement of Healing: Embracing Growth and Overcoming Fear
33:15 – Final Reflections: The Importance of Ongoing Healing and Self-Discovery
33:47 – Wrap Up

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About the Author:
Alena Gomes Rodrigues is a mommy tantrum specialist and the founder of the Zen Supermom method.

She's definitely NOT a supermom. But through her own journey as a recovering perfectionist, hyper-achiever, and a 'Momzilla', she discovered the most effective strategy and tools to help busy moms stop yelling at their kids and set & keep healthy boundaries so that they stay calm, at peace, and happy no matter how stressful their life gets.


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