{"podcast":{"title":"Now What? Podcast","slug":"now-what-podcast-6669541","podcast_index_feed_id":6669541,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6936339a76f89ba373d297c3","website_url":"https://motheringonmyown.com.au/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6936339a76f89ba373d297c3/show-cover.jpg","author":"ODd Network","episode_count":102,"summary":"Now What? is a podcast for single mothers, solo mums by choice and women navigating separation, co-parenting, dating again and blended families. Formerly Mothering On My Own, the show has evolved to reflect how single motherhood keeps shifting and reshaping over time. Hosted by Rachel Maksimovic, it’s a space for honest conversations, expert insights and real stories that help you feel less alone as you navigate each new chapter and ask yourself… now what? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/now-what-podcast-6669541"},"episode":{"title":"73. What parenting teaches us about ourselves- with Lael Stone","slug":"73-what-parenting-teaches-us-about-ourselves-with-lael-stone","published_at":"2025-05-05T20:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/now-what-podcast-6669541/73-what-parenting-teaches-us-about-ourselves-with-lael-stone","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/now-what-podcast-6669541","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowwhat/episodes/73--What-parenting-teaches-us-about-ourselves--with-Lael-Stone-e32dfk3","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6936339a76f89ba373d297c3/e/719cd59a-fc51-4ea1-960e-0a136bf9fc42/media.mp3","summary":"In this warm and honest chat, educator and parenting counselor Lael Stone joins Rachel to unpack the messy, beautiful reality of parenting — especially for single mums. They dive into everything from emotional wellbeing and trusting your parenting instincts to navigating co-parenting and supporting kids through separation. Lael shares practical tips on talking about big feelings, modelling healthy emotional responses, and recognising the unseen struggles so many parents face. Together, Lael and Rachel explore how childhood shapes us, how relationships evolve over time, and how our kids often become our greatest teachers. It’s a heartfelt conversation about staying connected, finding joy, and showing up consciously — even when it’s hard. FOLLOW US: Instagram: Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcast Rach: @rachel.maksimovic Lael: @laelstone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this warm and honest chat, educator and parenting counselor Lael Stone joins Rachel to unpack the messy, beautiful reality of parenting — especially fo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3391,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/now-what-podcast-6669541/episodes/73-what-parenting-teaches-us-about-ourselves-with-lael-stone/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/now-what-podcast-6669541/73-what-parenting-teaches-us-about-ourselves-with-lael-stone.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}