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Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)

Dr. Gila, Single-Parent Coach

You’re single-parenting in a world that’s not designed for you or your beautifully complex kid. But 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

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25:57

Aggression Reframed: 3 Things Every Parent Needs to...

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2025/11/11

If you’ve ever been scared by your child's aggressive behaviors, worried about what it means for their future, or hopeless that things will ever change, this episode is for you. Join me for a chat with Tosha Schore about: The 3 things every parent needs to understand about aggression in kids What aggression is really telling youHow to interrupt the shame-and-secrecy cycleA first step to help you feel less stuck and more connectedRelated resources: ⭐️ Listen: Five Simple...

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Why Kids "Lose It": What's Beneath the Big Behaviors

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2025/11/04

Tantrums, and meltdowns, and rages...oh my! Big behaviors mean big stress for the whole family. If you’re tired of walking on eggshells, wondering when and why your kid is going to "lose it," this episode is for you. Dr. Gila breaks down what’s really happening beneath the surface when kids have big reactions, and how understanding those moments can transform the way you respond. You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of what your child’s behavior is trying to tell you, and what you ca...

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2 Reasons You Can't "Calm" Your Way Out of the Hard...

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2025/10/28

You’ve done the deep breathing and tried every self-regulation trick in the book...So why does single-parenting still feel so freaking hard?! In this episode, Dr. Gila shares two often overlooked pieces of the puzzle, and why a parent's self-regulation, while essential, isn’t the whole answer (especially when single-parenting a strong-willed or neurodivergent child!). Tune in to hear: • The limits of self-regulation (and why that’s not your fault) • How to find acceptance without giving up ...

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Raising securely attached kids in single-parent...

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2025/10/21

Can kids form secure attachments in single-parent families? Or are they..."screwed"? In this compassionate conversation, I chat with therapist, mediator, and award-winning author, Aurisha Smolarski, LMFT, to answer the quiet fear that nearly every single parent has. We unpack attachment theory and resilience (without the jargon!), and how to help kids feel safe and seen, even when co-parenting is hard or non-existent. You’ll hear us explore: What secure attachment really looks lik...

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Communicating with a Difficult Ex, with Jill Kaufman

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2025/10/14

Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex is exhausting, especially when you still have to coordinate about your kids. In this conversation, I’m joined by therapist and divorce coach Jill Kaufman, creator of Thriving Through Divorce and author of I’m Getting Divorced, Now What?. We talk about practical ways to lower the drama, protect your peace, and keep the focus on your child — starting with a simple, powerful framework for communication that actually moves things forward. Connect with Jill Kau...

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Parent burnout: Radical shifts to survive and thrive,...

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2025/10/07

Parent burnout is real, and it’s not just about being tired. In this powerful conversation with Low-Demand Parenting author Amanda Diekman, we explore what parent burnout really means, and how to find your way back to yourself. If you’ve been running on empty or wondering how to keep going when you’re already at your limit, this one’s for you. Click here to book a consult call with Dr. Gila. Click here to join Dr. Gila's Facebook community, Single-Parenting with Connection, not Perfectio...

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37:33

You Belong Here. ❤️ (Welcome + Season 1 Preview)

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2025/09/30

Welcome to your shame-free corner of the podcast world: A space for single parents (or anyone who feels like one) to feel seen and supported as you navigate this beautifully bumpy journey. Whether you're raising a strong-willed, spirited, or neurodivergent kid, or you're simply craving validation, guidance, and community, you're in the right place. In this premiere episode of the podcast: Discover what this podcast is (compassionate, science-backed support) and isn’t (control-based pare...

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Keeping Your Cool: Emotion Regulation for Parents

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2025/09/30

Snapping at your kids more than you’d like? Or do they keep "losing it," with tantrums and meltdowns that seem to come out of nowhere and leave you walking on eggshells? In this episode, I share my signature framework for understanding emotion regulation (for both you and your child). It’s a simple visual and a powerful tool for kids and adults alike. And it just might change how you see yourself and your child. For your free guide to understanding tantrums and meltdowns, go to ww...

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Trailer: 🌱 Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT...

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2025/09/17

Welcome to Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection): The podcast for single parents (and anyone who feels like one). 👉 Divorced, widowed, solo by choice, partnered but doing it all yourself, or somewhere in between? You’re in the right place. 👉 Parenting a strong-willed, spirited, or neurodivergent kid? I’ve got you. I’m your host, Dr. Gila (rhymes with tequila). I'm a single mom myself, a certified parenting coach, psychologist and neuropsychologist, and speaker and educator.

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