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Now What? Podcast

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Single Parenting
Single Motherhood
Mental Health
Personal Growth
Co-Parenting
Parenting
Motherhood
Resilience
Family Dynamics
Community Support
Parenting Challenges
Relationships
Separation
Self-Care
Divorce
Meditation
Blended Families
Single Parenthood
Dating
Solo Motherhood

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 ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes101Founded3 years ago
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EducationKids & Family

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Latest Episodes

Four months out of a relationship breakdown, Rachel finds herself saying something she never thought she'd say: I'm never doing this again.

She gets it now. The bitterness. The wall. The absolute certainty that closing off is safer than trying again... more

Tara Pavlovic is a Gold Coast-based content creator and mum of two who recently announced her separation — and the response from women everywhere made it clear this conversation needed to happen.

Rachel and Tara get into what the lead-up to leaving ... more

Rachel sits down with Kylie to talk about the parts of single motherhood and dating again that don't get said out loud enough — the fallout when a significant relationship ends and your kids are caught in it, the survival mode that masquerades as a p... more

Catie Gett is a Melbourne-based naturopath, founder of The Staple Store, and single mum to her daughter Scout. She has spent her career making food and health accessible to people who can't afford a 20-step morning routine — and this conversation goe... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Rose Keys
Guest, previously featured guest who discussed separation and celibacy
Episode: What if you're not done with love. You're just scared of it?- With Hannah Rose Keys
Tara Pavlovic
OG Bachelor cast member, public figure who publicly shared about her divorce
Episode: I am grieving a marriage I needed to leave- with Tara Pavlovic
Katie Gett
Melbourne-based naturopath, food educator and founder of The Staple Store
The Staple Store
Episode: Which Ball Do You Want Me to Drop? Catie Gett on Nourishment, Survival Mode and the Real Cost of Doing It All Alone.
Amy Robinson
Content creator focused on inspiring single mothers through her experiences
Episode: Building a life on your own terms, with Amy Robinson
Anna Riches
Assumed Solo Mum by Choice, featured in the television show Big Miracles.
Episode: Becoming a Solo Mum by Choice: What No One Tells You Before You Start- with Anna Riches
Dr. Daniel Lansberg
Fertility specialist from Melbourne and practitioner at Melbourne IVF
Melbourne IVF
Episode: Becoming a solo mum by choice: Everything you need to know, with Dr Daniel Lantsberg
Fiona Weaver
Social worker and motherhood studies practitioner, specializing in baby sleep education.
Mama Matters
Episode: Why ‘Good Enough’ parenting is more than enough- With Fiona Weaver (Mama Matters)
Rebecca Pritchard
Financial advisor and coach passionate about helping women feel confident and in control of their money.
Episode: How to Feel Good About Your Finances Again- with Rebecca Pritchard
Juliet Allen
One of Australia's leading sexologists and host of the Authentic Sex podcast
Authentic Sex podcast
Episode: Sex, Intimacy & cultivating connection in parenthood- with Juliet Allen

Host

Rachel Maksimovic
Host of multiple iterations of the show focused on single motherhood, separation, and ongoing life transitions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 195 ratings
  • Clare W

    Thank you for this podcast, it helps me so much especially when I need to know someone else is going through this and understands Xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clare Walpole
    Australiaa year ago
  • 10 Star Rating IMO

    Healing my loneliness one step at a time, so thankful for this podcast, I listen to it stuck in traffic whilst dropping my daughter to the OP and it truly keeps me feeling wholesome and less in that negative loop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emmacaggy
    Australia2 years ago
  • So glad I found this one🤍

    Thanks for creating such a loving space for single mums. We’re everywhere but somehow it can still feel lonely! Love this pod 🫶🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tamika 🌱
    Australia2 years ago
  • The podcast I wish I had…

    When I first became a single mum I would spend every harrowing kid-free evening walking along the beach at sunset. All I wanted was to listen to podcasts on divorce/ separation… I wanted to know I wasn’t alone. That others had felt this excruciating pain. That others had survived! I listened to them on double speed so I could get through as much content as possible. There were a few I found online but not many, and the ones I did listen to felt a little un relatable as I was young myself and als... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MotherMind
    Australia3 years ago

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Listeners highlight relatable storytelling that blends personal journeys with practical tips.
Audiences value the mix of expert insights and real-world experiences from guests.
Fans appreciate honest discussions about divorce, co-parenting, and rebuilding life after separation.
Viewers praise the show for providing a supportive space and reducing loneliness for single moms.

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Apple Podcasts
#61
Australia/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

I am grieving a marriage I needed to leave- with Tara Pavlovic
Q: Can I ask, did those thoughts pop up that it maybe was your marriage?
Yes, there were moments of doubt and reflection about whether the marriage could be repaired, but over time the cumulative distress and panic attacks made the option of leaving the more sustainable path for her and for the kids.
Which Ball Do You Want Me to Drop? Catie Gett on Nourishment, Survival Mode and the Real Cost of Doing It All Alone.
Q: What moment made you realize food education might be the bigger mission beyond naturopathy?
Katie explains she always felt nutrition and public health were central to her work, and after years in health food shops and building community, she shifted toward education and accessible recipes to reach more families, especially those juggling busy lives and budget constraints.
Becoming a solo mum by choice: Everything you need to know, with Dr Daniel Lantsberg
Q: How can you ensure that you have the best possible pregnancy and birth?
By addressing all factors that could impact the risks of your pregnancy, including managing age-related risks with a qualified obstetrician.
Why ‘Good Enough’ parenting is more than enough- With Fiona Weaver (Mama Matters)
Q: Can you go into a little bit more detail on what Good Enough Parenting actually means?
Good enough parenting is a concept that suggests children grow better when they experience manageable small frustrations, allowing them to navigate life's challenges.
Sex, Intimacy & cultivating connection in parenthood- with Juliet Allen
Q: What can you suggest to women who have gone through separations and are rediscovering themselves?
Women should take time for self-discovery and healing before entering new relationships, at least a year off is advisable to understand oneself better.

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What is Now What? Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on single mothers, solo parenting by choice, and navigating separation, co-parenting, and dating after divorce. Across recent episodes, key themes include rebuilding identity post-separation, practical parenting under non-traditional arrangements, financial and legal considerations for single mothers, fertility and family-building options, and wellness strategies tailored to overwhelmed families. Guests come from health, finance, self-help, nutrition, sexology, and coaching backgrounds, offering real-world guidance and personal stories that emphasize resilience, community, and self-compassion. The format often blends candid personal narratives with expert insight, aiming to make listeners feel less alone and more empowered... more

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1. Hannah Rose Keys
2. Tara Pavlovic
3. Katie Gett
4. Amy Robinson
5. Anna Riches
6. Dr. Daniel Lansberg
7. Fiona Weaver
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