Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

About Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Single-parenting in a world that’s not designed for you or your beautifully complex kid? Now, there’s a podcast that is! Welcome to Single-Parenting with Connection, NOT Perfection: Your go-to source for science-backed, heart-centered support that honors your messy reality. Join me, Dr. Gila, single mom and psychologist-turned-coach, for relatable stories, inspiring interviews, and practical tools to help you stop walking on eggshells and start actually enjoying parenthood. It’s the support you crave, without the emotional landmines. (And I promise I’ll never tell you to “just tag your partner in”!) Whether you’re divorced, widowed, single mom by choice or single dad by choice, or somewhere in between — or if you just feel like you’re doing it all on your own — you’re in the right place. Go to parentingwithconnection.com for free resources.

Publisher

Dr. Gila

Category

health & fitness · kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Sept 2025

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   2.4 Raising Kids Who Share the Mental Load (with Sam Kelly)

   Sick of feeling like the only one in your home who notices or does anything? Carrying the whole mental load leaves you tapped out and resentful, but getting your neurodivergent or "strong-willed" kid to share any of it can feel impossible. This week, I'm talking with Sam Kelly about her "Notice and Do" approach to raising kids who understand and share the mental and physical load, at a pace that works for them. You'll hear: What "notice and do" means, and why noticing is its own skill to teach How teaching kids about the mental load can break the cycle of moms carrying it all, and raise kids who become equal partners Simple first steps, and smaller starting points for kids who need a slower pace What to do with the resentment when you’re still doing almost everything RELATED RESOURCES: ⭐️ Sam's book: "Notice and Do: Raise Capable Kids, End Motherhood Burnout, and Lighten Your Mental Load" (https://link.amazon/B05BbPsE8) ⭐️ Sam's audio course: Little Cycle Breakers (https://drgila--samkelly.thrivecart.com/little-cycle-breakers/) ⭐️ Dr. Gila's Free Short Meditation for Single Parents (https://go.drgilaparenting.com/SP_meditation) ABOUT SAM KELLY Sam Kelly is a mental health professional and parenting coach. She teaches busy, overwhelmed moms how to break the cycle of motherhood burnout and share the mental load of managing a home with the whole family by empowering kids to be proactive household contributors. Her first book, Notice and Do, releases today, October 20th. 👉 Website: hellosamkelly.com (https://hellosamkelly.com) 👉 IG (https://www.instagram.com/samkelly_world/) 👉 Free resource: Notice & Do Free Guide (https://samkelly.myflodesk.com/vvnkiwt0mr) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ❤️ Enrollment is open for Coaching Circles! Only 3 spots per Circle. 👉 parentingwithconnection.com/circles (https://drgilaparenting.com/circles) ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors (https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_sptantrum) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ CONNECT WITH DR. GILA 👉 Join the newsletter (https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_email) for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox. 🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com (https://www.drgilaparenting.com/) ✉️ E-mail: hello@drgilaparenting.com ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ **Affiliate disclaimer: This episode may contain affiliate links, meaning we receive a financial benefit if you decide to buy something, at no extra cost to you. We only share products and services we genuinely believe will help you on your parenting journey. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.** ©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content. Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   [2.3] Can You Really Parent Without Control? (With Vivek from Meaningful Ideas)

   Parenting without control might sound radical. Or maybe you love the idea but can’t picture it holding up when your kid needs a blood draw or can't turn off the iPad. I'm diving into it this week with Vivek Patel of Meaningful Ideas, including how his Non-Coercive Collaborative Parenting (NCCP) approach applies when the parenting stakes feel high. In this episode, you'll hear: Vivek's answer to the question, "“Do you just let your kid run into the street?” How to prepare your kid for a blood draw or medical test they’re dreading. The secret to screen-time without the struggles. Why “how do I get my kid to brush their teeth?” is the wrong question. The five-second self-compassion practice you can do in the middle of the dishes. Why Vivek tells parents to “go FECK yourself” (it’s kinder than it sounds). RELATED EPISODES: 👉 12. Screens: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything, with Ash Brandin (https://www.drgilaparenting.com/episode-12-screen-time-struggles-with-ash-brandin/) ABOUT VIVEK Vivek Patel of Meaningful Ideas is the founder of Non-Coercive, Collaborative Parenting (NCCP). The ideas he shares have been used by thousands of families to create more harmony and connection in their homes. He has written more than 500 parenting articles and created over 300 videos over the past 15 years of doing this work. Vivek cares deeply about empowering parents to develop more harmonious relationships with their kids using a powerful approach based on Communication, Connection, and Collaboration. He is also best friends with his 29 yr old. 👉 Website: www.Meaningfulideas.com (https://www.Meaningfulideas.com) 👉 YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/meaningfulideas) | FB (http://www.facebook.com/meaningfulideas) | IG (http://www.instagram.com/meaningfulideas) 👉 Free resource: Guiding Without Controlling (https://meaningfulideas.com/fp/guiding-without-controlling-free-course) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ❤️ Enrollment is open for Coaching Circles! Only 3 spots per Circle. 👉 parentingwithconnection.com/circles (https://drgilaparenting.com/circles) ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors (https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_sptantrum) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ CONNECT WITH DR. GILA 👉 Join the newsletter (https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_email) for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox. 🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com (https://www.drgilaparenting.com/) ✉️ E-mail: hello@drgilaparenting.com ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content. Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   [2.2] Raising Resilient Kids

   Is it true what they say? "Kids are resilient; they'll be fine!" We're diving into that very question in today's episode, plus three essential steps for supporting your child through challenging times. In this episode, you'll hear: What resilience actually is 2 key ingredients for building resilience Common myths and mistakes parents make when supporting kids through hard times 3 things you can do today to help you raise resilient kids (without "losing your cool" or crushing their spirit) NOTE: This episode is a replay from my popular guest webinar on this very topic, hosted by Fresh Starts Registry － a fabulous divorce support network full of resources for any stage of divorce. Related resources: ⭐️ Fresh Starts Registry: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/ (https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/) ⭐️ Free resources from Dr. Gila: parentingwithconnection.com/freshstarts (https://parentingwithconnection.com/freshstarts) Related episodes: 🎙️ 2. Keeping Your Cool: Emotion Regulation for Parents (https://www.drgilaparenting.com/episode-2-keeping-your-cool-emotion-regulation-for-parents/) 🎙️ 6. 2 Reasons You Can't "Calm" Your Way Out of the Hard Stuff (https://www.drgilaparenting.com/episode-6-2-reasons-you-cant-calm-your-way-out-of-the-hard-stuff/) 🎙️ 7. Why Kids "Lose It": What's Beneath the Big Behaviors (https://www.drgilaparenting.com/episode-7-why-kids-lose-it-big-behaviors/) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ❤️ Enrollment is open for Coaching Circles! Only 3 spots per Circle. 👉 parentingwithconnection.com/circles (https://drgilaparenting.com/circles) ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors (https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_sptantrum) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ CONNECT WITH DR. GILA 👉 Join the newsletter (https://go.drgilaparenting.com/pod_email) for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox. 🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com (https://www.drgilaparenting.com/) ✉️ E-mail: hello@drgilaparenting.com ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ©️ 2026 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content. Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).

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