Best Elle Sitek Podcasts (2025)

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Rebuilding After Burnout: Advice That Will Change Your Life 40:15

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15d ago40:15

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Feeling pressure to “do it all”? In this uplifting episode of Beanstalk Mums – Real Talk for Single Mums, host Elle Sitek chats with coach and solo‑mum Sasha Eburne about life after burnout, redefining success and building a business that truly fits. Sasha spent 25 years in hotels and events before COVID‑19 wiped out her career. Newly minted as a s…

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Child’s Passport After Divorce: How to Apply Without Stress 3:47

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If you’ve ever dreamed of travelling overseas with your child only to hit the wall of passport applications after divorce, you’re not alone. Between parental consent, court orders, and “special circumstances,” the process can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Beanstalk Mums Maggie breaks it all down clearly for single mums who want clarity before…

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Navigating Conflict and Co-Parenting: Strategies for Better Outcomes 1:06:10

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In this insightful episode of the Beanstalk Mums Podcast, we explore the emotional terrain of co-parenting and conflict resolution with the calm and compassionate Thad Hollis, founder of Better Outcomes Coaching & Mediation. With over 30 years of experience guiding families through separation and beyond, Thad offers practical tools and grounded wis…

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Finding Freedom After Separation | Legal Advice for Single Mums in Australia 50:36

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Finding Freedom After Separation: A Conversation with Family Lawyer Ella Hickman 🔗 Read the full podcast blog on Finding Freedom After Separation: Practical Legal Advice for Single Mums: https://beanstalkmums.com.au/podcast/freedom-after-separation-practical-legal-tips-for-mums/ 💛 Join our single mum community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Singl…

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Women's Health: Simple Shifts to Grow Fit and Strong 30:52

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In this heartfelt episode of the Beanstalk Mums Podcast, we dive into Women’s Health through the real and relatable lens of motherhood. With the ever-inspiring Ashley Sonnenberg from Mommy and Me Fitness, we explore what it truly means to prioritise your wellbeing in a life filled with demands, love, and little people. Ashley shares her journey fro…

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Expert Guide To New Homeownership Opportunities For Single Mums 28:44

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Growing Your Tribe: How Single Mums Can Build Connection and Community Being a single mum doesn’t mean doing it alone! In this episode, we chat with Sarah McLaughlin from Liberty about the power of community and how single mums can build strong, supportive networks. We explore the rise of ‘mommunes’—a growing trend where single mums share living sp…

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Co-Parenting Under One Roof: The Unexpected Truth 43:53

7M ago43:53

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Co-Parenting Under One Roof: Heather’s Story Breaking up is hard enough, but what happens when you and your ex decide to keep living under the same roof for the sake of your children? In this episode, we chat with Heather, a single mum who navigated 3.5 years of co-parenting while sharing a home with her ex-husband. Heather opens up about why they …

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Finding Love Again: Dating Advice for Single Mums with Laurie Gerber 57:00

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Empowering Dating Advice for Single Mums with Laurie Gerber Balancing parenting, self-care, and the pursuit of love can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Laurie Gerber, renowned life and relationship coach, shares transformative dating advice tailored for single mums. Laurie has been featured on the Today Show, Dr. Phil, and …

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Empower Your Financial Journey: Unlock Financial Success with Capability 46:03

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🎙️ In this empowering episode, I sit down with Jane Monica-Jones, Australia’s pioneering financial therapist and author of The Billionaire Buddha. We dive into the emotional side of money and explore how financial capability—not just literacy—can be the key to unlocking financial well-being. Jane shares powerful insights into overcoming financial s…

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Introduction to the Beanstalk Mums Podcast: Empowering Single Mums with Support, Resources, and Community 1:07

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Welcome to the Beanstalk Mums Podcast! Here at Beanstalk Mums, we believe that every mum is a powerhouse of potential and strength. Our mission is to uplift, empower, and support single mums on their incredible journey. Each episode is packed with inspiring stories, practical advice, and expert insights tailored to help you tackle the unique challe…

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GIVIT Brings Hope to Families in Need Amid Housing Crisis 35:21

10M ago35:21

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Shining a Light on Australia’s Housing Crisis and Givit’s Impact on Families in Need As the festive season approaches, many are preparing to celebrate, but for countless families in Australia, the Housing Crisis casts a heavy shadow. In this heartfelt episode, we’re joined by Danielle Draper, manager of Givit’s Domestic and Family Violence program,…

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Embracing Solo Motherhood: Carly’s Powerful Journey of Resilience and Hope 46:58

11M ago46:58

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In this episode, we hear from Carly, a determined solo mum, who opens up about her path to motherhood after discovering her low egg reserve at age 35. Carly shares her experience with six rounds of egg freezing over four years, eventually turning to a donor to fulfil her dream of becoming a mum. She discusses the emotional rollercoaster of letting …

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Empowering Neurodivergent Children: Insights and Support for Mums with Bec McKay 50:15

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In this episode, we sit down with Bec McKay, an experienced educator and advocate for neurodivergent children. With over 20 years in the education and disability sectors and as a homeschooling mum of three neurodivergent children, Beck brings professional expertise and personal experience to the conversation. Together, we explore how understanding …

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Safeguarding Your Future: How Single Mums Can Protect Their Assets with Binding Financial Agreements 30:51

1y ago30:51

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Hey there! 🌟 Ready for another uplifting episode of Beanstalk Mums? This time, we're joined by Ian McLeod, a financial expert with nearly 20 years of experience, who’s here to talk about Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) and why they’re so crucial for single mums. In this episode, Ian shares how BFAs can protect your assets, safeguard your financ…

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Thriving as a Single Mum: Maggie's Journey from Overwhelm to Empowerment 26:37

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Hey there! 🌟 Ready to dive into another inspiring episode of Beanstalk Mums? This time, we have the amazing Maggie, also known as the Inked Mama, sharing her journey from the early days of single motherhood to becoming a successful business owner and content creator. 🎉 Join us as Maggie opens up about her biggest challenges, the importance of findi…

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Mums Eat First: Prioritize Yourself and Create the Change You Crave 24:56

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Hey there, single mums! 🌟 Welcome back to the Beanstalk Mums podcast! In this episode, we chat with the incredible Kathy Sullivan, author of "Moms Eat First: Five Principles to Prioritize Yourself and Create the Change You Crave". Kathy shares her personal journey as a single mum and offers us some golden nuggets from her book tailored just for you…

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How giving to charity at Christmas can really help your kids 42:10

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We can hardly be blamed for getting caught up in consumerism at Christmas. It is everywhere! We are constantly encouraged to buy more, to eat more, and to keep up with everyone around us. Quite frankly, it's exhausting. Are you ready to pull in the reigns this Christmas and to offer a little of what you have to those in desperate need? Christmas is…

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How to get help with this parenting gig 35:29

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I honestly don't believe there is a parent alive who doesn't struggle at times. How can we not? There are no hard and fast rules for parenting. No guide to follow, or exams to pass. Yes, parenting is a mission of trying your best and sometimes winning but sometimes not. All the while learning but constantly evolving because no two days and no two k…

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Receive and give support as a single mum this Christmas 34:22

4y ago34:22

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Christmas can be a particularly hard time for many single mothers. We feel pressured to create a picture-perfect Christmas for our kids, complete with stereotypical family and presents galore. Is it any wonder that we experience more Christmas-fear than Christmas-cheer? To help lighten the load for struggling single mums, I chat to Major Beth Twive…

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What to do if the other parent breaches court orders 34:10

4y ago34:10

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You've been through hell and high water, but finally you and your ex have got your courts orders approved by the family court in relation to the care of your children after separation. All you need to do now, is follow them. Simple. Not always. It is way too common for co-parents to breach carefully planned court orders, which can cause havoc for e…

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Why separating without lawyers is definitely a thing 1:05:27

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It is a myth that you need to hire lawyers to separate and divorce. You don't. Property settlement is essentially a financial exercise that a lot of separating couples can work through together with the support of an expert. Which is where Belinda from Divide comes in. Belinda works with separating couples throughout Australia to help you financial…

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Your official guide to Child Care Subsidy balancing 20:49

4y ago20:49

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It's that time of year ladies ... don't delay and confirm your income with Services Australia today! Why? Because once you have, Services Australia can get to work and balance your child care subsidy for the financial year. If you are hesitant for any reason, listen to this podcast with Hank Jongen, General Manager of Services Australia, because he…

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4 Simple strategies for a low conflict separation 40:43

4y ago40:43

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A low conflict separation might seem like a contradiction in terms but it really is possible for many ex-couples. Maybe not right now, but certainly in time. The truth is, it only takes one person to counteract conflict with a more effective and peaceful resolution process. If you want to be this person, this podcast will help you move your separat…

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Expert advice to find your single mum style 36:46

4y ago36:46

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Do you, like me, feel that you have lost touch of what your personal style is? Or do you know what you want your style to be but don't have the time to rock it? Then stay tuned. I chat to Danielle Johansen from Threadicated, an online and shipped to your door personal fashion styling service. This is a lady who has spent years in the fashion indust…

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Covid disaster payments: What you need to know 23:16

4y ago23:16

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Lockdowns are becoming part and parcel of daily life here in Australia, but they certainly don't get easier, especially if you are losing work each time. On this podcast, I chat to Hank Jongen, General Manager of Services Australia, who are doing a heroic job of getting covid disaster payments out to those in need, when they need it. This factual c…