Sometimes Solo Mama | Navigating Marriage, Parenting, & Your Home with a Traveling Spouse

About Sometimes Solo Mama | Navigating Marriage, Parenting, & Your Home with a Traveling Spouse

Are you exhausted but have to wake up and be the default parent again tomorrow? Do you resent your husband for working on the road? Does something always break when he’s away? Do you feel like you need a break from your kids, but with the latest virus going around, you’re scrambling to stay healthy since there’s no one to step in if you get sick? In this podcast, you will learn to implement routines and rhythms that work for your family to get your home running on auto-pilot, simple ways to keep the spark alive in your marriage, and parent effectively without always being “the bad guy”. My mission is to help you navigate life with a traveling spouse by focusing on building positive relationships, setting boundaries, and practicing simple mindset shifts. And most importantly, to help you build a supportive community - let’s leave the loneliness behind and connect with others in the same situation! Hey, I’m Kayla Lyons! I’m a wife to a traveling husband and a mom of two girls. We’ve navigated this lifestyle for over 15 years—seven of those as parents—without the support of the proverbial “village.” and I’ve learned a thing of two along the way. I know what it’s like to care for your home and family alone while your partner works out of town, feeling exhausted and wondering if this is all life offers. I resented my husband enjoying fancy meals out while I stayed home with the kids, stuck in a routine of chicken nuggets and sleepless nights. Our home felt overwhelming, my marriage was struggling, and I wasn’t a present mom. I went to bed every night feeling lonely and completely unfulfilled. My identity was wrapped up in my kids, and I was feeling lost as a woman and wanted more for my life. Then I read a book that changed everything. I started making small changes to get my home running (mostly) on auto-pilot, I dug deep and did the real work to focus on building up my marriage instead of tearing it down, and I gradually rediscovered myself. Now, I want to share it all with you. If you’re ready to find a space where you can connect with someone who truly “gets it” as we dive into the REAL work of being a married, sometimes (or always) solo parent, then this is the podcast for you! So refill your iced coffee, pop those earbuds in, and let’s build our village! You’re resilient and it’s time to go from surviving to thriving- even when sh*t hits the fan! I’ll see you inside.

Publisher

Kayla Lyons - Mentor & Coach for Solo Parents

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Sept 2025

Latest episode

5 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2025

   The Power of Saying 'No': Creating Space for Rest When You're Parenting Solo

   Do you feel like your kids are always tired - and so are you?! Are you constantly saying yes to all the birthday parties and extra after-school activities? You might be stretching yourself too thin and on the verge of solo parenting burnout. What if saying "no" is actually the key to peace in your home?In today's episode, I talk about how to recognize when your kids are stretched thin, why rest matters more than multiple activities, and how to set boundaries for your family around time and activities to maintain the peace in your home. If you've ever felt pulled in multiple directions while your spouse is traveling for work, this is the episode for you. Listen now and share with a friend who needs rest, too!______________________________ Want More? Step 1: Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on future podcast episodes! Step 2: Join a supportive community of other moms who are living this Solo Parent life and doing it on their own too or check out the Blog! Step 3: Get more personalized support with 1:1 coaching to meet your needs where you are and make a plan for where you want to go - email kayla@sometimessolomama.com

2. 

   29 Oct 2025

   Stress Free Holiday Gift Guide for Busy Moms

   Feeling the holiday pressure already, Mama? Worried about getting the shopping done because your partner travels for work and you never have time alone? Talk about stress!In today's episode, I share the simple 4 gift framework I use to make holiday shopping easy - something they want, need, wear, and read, plus a bonus gift for experience for later in the year! You'll walk away with a clear plan on how to tackle gift giving for the holidays without the overwhelm. Get started now, so you can enjoy family time in December!Share this episode with another Mom who needs to make her life easier!Episode Links: The Color MonsterCheck out the Blog!______________________Want More? Step 1: Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on future podcast episodes! Step 2: Join a supportive community of other moms who are living this Solo Parent life and doing it on their own too. Step 3: Get more personalized support with 1:1 coaching to meet your needs where you are and make a plan for where you want to go - email kayla@sometimessolomama.com

3. 

   22 Oct 2025

   3 Must-Have Mom Gadgets to Lighten the Load When Solo Parenting

   Solo Parenting have you run ragged keeping up your home? Are you tired of carrying the mental load?Do you need dinner on the table in a hurry?If you feel like you're juggling the house, the meals, and the mental load while your husband is away on business, tune in to learn 3 quick hacks to help you around the house. In this episode, I'm sharing my top three small appliances that keep our home running smoothly while I solo parent. You'll find out how I remember everything thanks to my second brain, use my robot vacuum to help tackle the dog hair, and my secret Ninja that saves dinner when I'm out of steam! These little helpers might not be "needs", but they sure make a big difference when you're carrying the load of your home on your own!______________________________________*Episode Links:Amazon Alexa Show - my second brain Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum - w/HEPA filter, 30 day self-empty bagless filter, home mapping, and dog hair champion! Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 Flip - air fry, roast, broil, bake, toast, bagel, dehydrate, keep warm, and reheat*I earn a small commission when you purchase using my link. This is of no extra cost to you, but helps support our family. :) ____________________________________ Want more? Check out the blog here! Contact kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com Connect www.facebook.com/groups/sometimessolomama Podcast www.kaylalyonscoaching.com/podcast Next Steps: Step 1: Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on future podcast episodes! Step 2: Join a supportive community of other moms who are living this Solo Parent life and doing it on their own too. Step 3: Get more personalized support with 1:1 coaching to meet your needs where you are and make a plan for where you want to go - email kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com

4. 

   15 Oct 2025

   Don't Ignore This Red Flag When Your Spouse Travels for Work!

   How do you actually stay connected when your spouse is on the road? And what do you do if it feels like they're "too busy" to show up for you? In this episode, I'm sharing my real-life routines and rhythms our family uses to stay connected when my husband travels - from living by our Google calendars to FaceTime calls and texting in-the-moment photos. I'll also touch on the one red flag you don't want to ignore if connection feels one-sided. Be sure to share this episode with another Solo Parent. ___________________________________ Contact kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com Connect www.facebook.com/groups/sometimessolomama Podcast www.kaylalyonscoaching.com/podcast Next Steps: Step 1: Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on future podcast episodes! Step 2: Join a supportive community of other moms who are living this Solo Parent life and doing it on their own too. Step 3: Get more personalized support with 1:1 coaching to meet your needs where you are and make a plan for where you want to go - email kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com

5. 

   8 Oct 2025

   Married and Solo Parenting? Focus on Glimmers, Not Triggers

   Husband traveling for work again? Do you call yourself a married, single mom? Are you caught up in all the negatives of being married to traveling spouse? When your partner is away, it's easy to spiral into a pit of negativity and focus on all the things that are missing. In this episode, I introduce the concept of glimmers - small moments of joy or safety that can shift your mindset and help you stay grounded in the good. You'll learn the difference between triggers and glimmers, how to start spotting them in your every day life, and I share a simple practice you can do right now to bring more joy to your days! Plus, I share my "micro win of the week" as a reminder to celebrate the small moments. Be sure to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder to focus on the good in their life!__________________________ Want more? Check out the blog here! Contact kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com Connect www.facebook.com/groups/sometimessolomama Podcast www.kaylalyonscoaching.com/podcast Next Steps: Step 1: Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on future podcast episodes! Step 2: Join a supportive community of other moms who are living this Solo Parent life and doing it on their own too. Step 3: Get more personalized support with 1:1 coaching to meet your needs where you are and make a plan for where you want to go - email kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com

6. 

   1 Oct 2025

   Celebrate the Occasion, Not the Calendar Date (Making Birthdays & Holidays Work for Your Family)

   Is your traveling partner missing your kid's birthday again this year? Who says you have to celebrate only on the calendar date? In this episode, I'm talking about giving yourself permission to celebrate birthdays, holidays, and other special moments on the days that work for your family. Whether that means celebrating when your traveling spouse is home, celebrating twice, or shifting traditions to work for your unique lifestyle - you get to make it work. It's time to drop the pressure of "right date" and focus on what really matters: creating joy-filled moments that work for your family! ___________________ Want more? Check out the blog here! Contact → kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com Connect → www.facebook.com/groups/sometimessolomama Podcast → www.kaylalyonscoaching.com/podcast Next Steps: Step 1: Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on future podcast episodes! Step 2: Join a supportive community of other moms who are living this Solo Parent life and doing it on their own too. Step 3: Get more personalized support with 1:1 coaching to meet your needs where you are and make a plan for where you want to go - email kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com

7. 

   24 Sept 2025

   Easy Meal Planning for Solo Parenting Weeks

   Feeling overwhelmed by dinner duty when you’re parenting solo? In this episode, I share simple meal planning ideas to take the pressure off — whether you love freezer prep, thrive on weekly rotations, or need the flexibility of a no-plan meal plan. You’ll also hear my go-to grace-filled dinners (yes, cereal counts!) and resources to make mealtime easier. Walk away with one tangible strategy you can try this week to make solo parenting nights a little lighter. Want more? Check out the blog here! Contact → kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com Connect → www.facebook.com/groups/sometimessolomama Podcast → www.kaylalyonscoaching.com/podcast Next Steps: Step 1: Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on future podcast episodes! Step 2: Join a supportive community of other moms who are living this Solo Parent life and doing it on their own too. Step 3: Get more personalized support with 1:1 coaching to meet your needs where you are and make a plan for where you want to go - email kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com

8. 

   17 Sept 2025

   Filling the Lonely Days When Your Husband Travels for Work

   Are you lonely and longing for your partner to come home from his latest FIFO trip? Have you been pouring into your kids and feeling lost in motherhood? Do you consistently put your life on hold while your spouse is away? If you’ve been counting down the days until your spouse comes home from his latest business trip, you don’t want to miss this episode. On the podcast this week, Kayla talks about filling the lonely days when your spouse is traveling for work. She discusses the value in finding joy, learning a new skill, and volunteering.  She gives several practical solutions for helping the time pass and re-igniting the light within yourself. It’s time to dig deep and rediscover what lights you up! Be sure to share this episode with another “Fly-In-Fly-Out” family. Want more? Check out the blog here! Contact → kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com Connect → www.facebook.com/groups/sometimessolomama Podcast → www.kaylalyonscoaching.com/podcast Next Steps: Step 1: Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on future podcast episodes! Step 2: Join a supportive community of other moms who are living this Solo Parent life and doing it on their own too. Step 3: Get more personalized support with 1:1 coaching to meet your needs where you are and make a plan for where you want to go - email kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com

9. 

   10 Sept 2025

   You Can Do Hard Things! Handling the Home While Your Spouse Travels

   Does everything seem to break as soon as your spouse walks out the door? Is your honey-do list getting longer and longer by the day waiting for your spouse to come home from his travel job? In this week’s episode, Kayla gives you the pep talk you need to start doing the things you’ve been putting off because they feel too hard to tackle! Whether it’s a simple task, like changing a headlight on your car, or a monster life change - like selling a house - tune in for some words of wisdom from someone who is doing the hard right along with you. Be sure to share this episode with a fellow solo parent who could also use a pep talk this week! Want more? Check out the blog here! Contact → kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com Connect → www.facebook.com/groups/sometimessolomama Podcast → www.kaylalyonscoaching.com/podcast Next Steps: Step 1: Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on future podcast episodes! Step 2: Join a supportive community of other moms who are living this Solo Parent life and doing it on their own too. Step 3: Get more personalized support with 1:1 coaching to meet your needs where you are and make a plan for where you want to go - email kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com

10. 

    10 Sept 2025

    When His Job Takes Him Away (and Resentment Moves In)

    Do you feel like your relationship is spiraling down hill? Are you telling nit-picking the way your spouse shows up in your relationship? Can you feel something creeping in, but you’re r unsure what the source of the problem is? In this episode, Kayla talks about the 4 steps to spotting (and stopping) resentment in your marriage. Resentment is a slippery slope and can easily take the driver’s seat in your relationship. Follow these easy steps to start moving beyond the resentment and refocus on the positives in your relationship. Listen in now! Want more? Check out the blog here! Contact → kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com Connect → www.facebook.com/groups/sometimessolomama Podcast → www.kaylalyonscoaching.com/podcast Next Steps: Step 1: Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on future podcast episodes! Step 2: Join a supportive community of other moms who are living this Solo Parent life and doing it on their own too. Step 3: Get more personalized support with 1:1 coaching to meet your needs where you are and make a plan for where you want to go - email kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com

11. 

    10 Sept 2025

    What the heck is a Sometimes Solo Mama?

    Do you care for the kids while your partner travels for work? Have you ever called yourself a ‘single-married mom’? Do you relate to the loneliness of a military family, but your spouse is not enlisted? In this episode, I’m sharing who exactly is a ‘Sometimes Solo Mama’ and why I wanted to start this podcast for you! Your family dynamic is unique and different because you parent alone many nights for days or weeks at a time, but you are married and your partner is not in the military. You sort of relate to ‘single’ moms, and probably have called yourself a “single-married mom” on occasion, yet you’re happily married and doing the home and family caretaking mostly on your own. If this sounds like you, you’re definitely in the right place, so tune in now! Don’t forget to share this episode with a Solo Parent you know and love! Want more? Check out the blog here! Contact → kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com Connect → www.facebook.com/groups/sometimessolomama Podcast → www.kaylalyonscoaching.com/podcast Next Steps: Step 1: Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on future podcast episodes! Step 2: Join a supportive community of other moms who are living this Solo Parent life and doing it on their own too. Step 3: Get more personalized support with 1:1 coaching to meet your needs where you are and make a plan for where you want to go - email me at kayla@kaylalyonscoaching.com

12. 

    5 Sept 2025

    Trailer: Sometimes Solo Mama

    Hey! I'm Kayla and I'm so excited to welcome to the Sometimes Solo Mama Podcast! If your spouse travels for work leaving you at home to run the show, take on the default parent role, and juggle all the things, this is the place for you! If you've ever felt like your relationship lies somewhere between single parent and military family, I see you. Each week, we will talk about the ups and downs of this unique family dynamic and how best to navigate life as a mom and the spouse of a traveling partner. Our focus will be on building and maintaining core relationships, setting your home up with rhythms, routines, and systems to help you thrive, and at the core remind you of the person you are beyond mom and wife so we can explore what lights you up! Be sure to check back every week get your weekly dose of connection with someone who totally gets it!

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