S3 - EP39 - Season Three Finale: Grief, Solo Parenting, Burnout and Starting Again

In this episode, it’s just me.

I recorded this on Christmas Eve to mark the end of season three and to say thank you. There’s no script and no guest. Just a chance to talk honestly about the year that’s been.

I reflect on winning Gold at the podcast awards and why it still feels surreal. I talk about my marriage ending, going back to solo parenting, and supporting my neurodivergent daughter through school burnout and anxiety. I share how close I came to burning out myself, and what it’s really like trying to hold everything together as the only parent.

I also talk about the Soul Sisters retreat I hosted at my home and how unexpectedly joyful and healing it was. There’s an update on the book, losing a publisher, starting again, and why launching it on the anniversary of Ben’s death feels right.

There’s some laughter, some honesty, and a bit about Christmas and the pressure we put on ourselves to get it right.

If you’ve listened this season, shared an episode, or sent a message, thank you. This podcast exists because of you.

Season four starts in January.

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