Beyond the Struggle: Rise and Thrive

About Beyond the Struggle: Rise and Thrive

Beyond the Struggle: Rise and Thrive is a podcast dedicated to empowering single parents by exploring the vital support systems they need to succeed. Each episode offers practical advice, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to help single parents build and maintain their own ”village” of support. From identifying community resources to connecting with fellow parents, this podcast provides the tools and encouragement needed to navigate the challenges of single parenting and thrive in every aspect of life.

Publisher

LaFortune

Category

education · kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Oct 2024

Latest episode

6 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

66 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Feb 2026

   Single Mothers, Absent Fathers, The Truth We Avoid.

   Host LaFortune dismantles the harmful myth that single motherhood causes troubled children and shows how blaming moms ignores systemic issues like poverty, trauma, absent fathers, mass incarceration, underfunded schools, and lack of mental-health resources.The episode outlines what children really need—stability, emotional safety, mentorship, accountability from all adults, and community support—and honors the resilience of single parents who raise thriving kids despite enormous obstacles.Join the movement: every parent deserves a village. Visit momflex.org to install the MomFlex app and connect to financial help, trusted resources, and community support.

2. 

   22 Nov 2025

   When Birth Comes Early: Surviving the NICU as a Single Parent

   In this episode of Beyond the Struggle, Rise and Thrive, host LaFortune interviews Tami Gaines about her years-long NICU journey with micro-preemie twins and the challenges single parents face. Tami shares practical strategies—from setting intentions and boundaries to the PEACE mindset—for surviving the NICU, reclaiming purpose, and building community. This conversation offers hope, tangible resources, and encouragement for parents coping with prematurity, grief, and uncertainty. For more information about the MomFlex App visit www.momflex.org To learn more about Tami Gaines visit: https://www.preemieparentsbook.com/

3. 

   18 Nov 2025

   From Lost to Aligned: Coming Back to Yourself After Hardship

   Today's episode explores how to find your way back to yourself after life knocks you off course. Whether you've experienced heartbreak, burnout, loss, or slow seasons of disconnection, this episode offers gentle steps—slowing down, asking what feels true now, and taking micro actions—to realign, reclaim identity, and rebuild with resilience. Grab a cup, breathe, and join us as we move from being lost to aligned—one small, intentional choice at a time.

Who has been a guest on Beyond the Struggle: Rise and Thrive

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Fanny Tristan
• Wendy Mckenzie
• Nathaniel A Turner
• Jeaneen Tang
• Josh Poteet

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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