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Single Mom Smiling | Mindset Strategies for Single Moms

Kerri Bishop - Author, Speaker, Coach & Catholic Single Mom of 5 Boys!

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Are you a busy single mom struggling with overwhelm, exhaustion, and self-doubt? Are you ready to discover hope that doesn’t come from a half-eaten chocolate bar found between couch cushions, another glass of wine in a sippy cup, or swiping through online dating sites? Then the Single Mom Smiling podcast is for you! Kerri Bishop is an author, speaker, and coach who now brings her energy and enthusiasm to podcasting. She is also a single mom of FIVE boys whose husband, on Mother’s Day, sudden ...
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We discuss current events from a unique political perspective. We think independently and critically. Uncensored by corporate America, the views expressed on this show might refresh your mind so that you can occupy it once again... Like to Read? Buy the book: Who Reads Short Shorts? https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?t4us19sjRiml9FQIEVwMB3Ebr3kgmtXmAp0CpsctIF6 https://meriacairns.substack.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MeriaCairns https://rocknrollgypsy.creator-spring.com/ https://www.etsy ...
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What do single moms who were abandoned while pregnant say about their experiences? I recently asked single moms whose boyfriends got them pregnant and then left them three questions. They gave me permission to share their responses in today's episode. If you find yourself pregnant and abandoned, please reach out. As these women's words portray, the…
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I know what it's like to be pregnant and alone. I know what it''s like to be TERRIFIED and to think you can't do this, that I don't have enough... Worse, I know what it's like to think I AM not enough, that I can never have nor raise this child alone. On the anniversary of Roe v Wade and in celebration of the March for Life, I offer advice, encoura…
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When you are hit with a divorce, especially an unexpected divorce, your whole world shifts. In fact, it can feel like the whole world has been knocked off its axis. In today's episode, I give a quick rundown of 5 critical actions you can take right away to protect yourself, your kids, and your assets and save your sanity when divorce is inevitable …
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Quitter's Day is the second Friday of January, but we are not made to quit! Our country and our faith were not born of quitters. You were not born to be a quitter but to be great through trial and perseverance! Jesus calls us to continue on in Love. This is true whether you are a struggling single mom or stuck in a struggling Marriage. The call to …
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The new year can be a time for new beginnings and the start of a new you. While many people set goals to be healthier, to get financially fit, to declutter, or to build better relationships, few keep those goals. What if that's because they're aiming small? What if God is not simply calling you to meet a goal, but He is calling you to perfection? B…
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Greetings! This episode was recorded just a few days before Christmas 2024, but most likely, you won't hear it until next year--2025! Since it's the holiday season, my thoughts wander in the direction of kindness, yes kindness! Most Americans suffer greatly from the lack of a strong, supportive community. A large percentage of Americans are taking …
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Christmas can be tough on single moms. That is true whether you are trying to cram all the joy of the season into one day or even week or you are sitting alone, feeling forgotten, dejected, and missing your children on the holidays. In today's episode, single mom coach, Kerri Bishop gives tips on making the most of Christmas no matter what your cir…
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The 4th Sunday of Advent is all about love, but it can be difficult for a single mom to feel loved when she has been so beaten down. It can be worse when you have been told you were never loved or that you were unlovable, but these are lies from the devil. Want to know the truth? In this episode, we reframe the lies surrounding how loved you are an…
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The 3rd Sunday of Advent is meant to celebrate Joy, but what happens when you can't find any joy to celebrate? There have been holiday seasons I wasn't sure I could survive. In one particularly hard year, I fell to the bathroom floor and sobbed. I didn't want to go on. And yet...there in the dark, there was reason to find Joy! Join me today as we d…
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Do you wonder what the Immaculate Conception is or what God planned for Mary? Maybe you question whether you have purpose in the role you play or wonder what kind of impact you can have? When you're tired, rundown, and stressed this holiday season, My Mary provides a good example of tirelessly running after children. God Bless... Kerri In This Epis…
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Tis the season to be...stressed out!?! If you need more peace in your Advent, it's time to take a step back away from the chaos, overwhelm, and expectations and use these 5 steps for designing peace in your heart and home. God Bless... Kerri In This Episode: Email Kerri to sign up for Grit, Grace, & Growth's pioneer launch. This 40 day program is d…
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Pandora's box shows us how we tend to get bogged down by false ideas of hope. Advent is the perfect time to find genuine Hope. Can you guess what you can be most grateful for? Stick around to the end and see if we have the same idea! If you'd like help letting gratitude fill your heart, sign up for my new self-led downloadable program, My Grateful …
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Whether your life is easy or challenging, you are called to be grateful. You may be thankful for little things like a smile from a stranger or a parking lot close to the store or a walk in the rain, but in today's episode, you will also find BIG things to be grateful for. Can you guess what you can be most grateful for? Stick around to the end and …
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Life can be rough and unfair. Few know that better than America's Veterans. That's part of what makes the wisdom they share so valuable. In today's episode, you will learn some of what Green Berets, Navy SEALS, and others taught me about mindset and motivation. No matter how hard life's curveballs are, lessons from America's heroes will help you, n…
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The election is over and whether your candidate won or lost, Americans must find a way to move forward together. The path to healing after the election is very similar to the path to healing after divorce, abandonment, or any kind of significant break up or loss. That path forward lies in healing through strength that comes through three main pract…
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Do you ever feel like a pumpkin? You started off round and chubby and cute, then someone plunged a knife into your heart and left you to clean out the yuck? What's worse is when you think you've cleaned out the yuck only to find you've fallen into past patterns and are in the same place again? Mama, what you fill yourself with counts! In this episo…
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Your enemies are manipulative! You need to be informed! A woman's compassion can be easily taken advantage of. In today's episode, we'll dive deep into 5 topics single moms and many other women are being manipulated on during the presidential elections. Learn truth about... which candidate let a domestic violent offender out of jail early allowing …
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Mama, do you desperately want peace in your life? Do you wish there was a way to meditate that brought you closer to Jesus instead of down new age rabbit holes of Eastern spirituality? Do you desire a way to bring a calm reset to your day when things aren't going right or when you just need to breath for a minute? Join me in today's episode where I…
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Christopher Columbus is often either sainted or demonized. Like most of us, he had good and bad traits. This episode takes an honest look at Christopher Columbus, explorer, man, and Catholic, and 5 lessons single moms - and others! - can learn from him today. If you like this episode, please share it and go to the show to leave a 5 star written rev…
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I remember sitting in court and crying out to God at the injustices being done, not just by my ex, but by the judge too. Then I looked up and saw the words above the judge's head and knew the battle stretched far beyond the courtroom. In today's episode, I look back at the Battle of Lepanto and the victory of Christians who had long been victims of…
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The burden of a single parent can feel too much to bear alone, but God is the maker of all things seen and unseen. He does not leave you alone. He sends His messengers, Christ's Angels, to watch over you and your children. Today's episode dives into what Angels are and do just in time for our celebration of the Feast of the Archangels. Grab your fr…
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Being a single parent can be a lonely experience, but that doesn't mean it has to be that way forever. You can make moves to eliminate loneliness, improve your state of mind, and grow from where you are now if you choose to! Join me today as I look into the unique loneliness single moms experience and what women of faith can do with that burdensome…
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My husband was in New York City at the World Trade Center on 9-11.Here's how that day affected our family and what happens when evil invades a Marriage and one parent crumbles. God Bless... Kerri The Battle of Emmitsburg, Gettysburg, & Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Psalm 91 You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shade of the Al…
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Single moms love their children. We want what is best for them even when we don't fully understand their desires and when what is best comes at great cost to us. We will do almost anything for our children. And our children will do almost anything to be loved and accepted, especially when they lack the safety of a positive strong biological father …
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It's been said, comparison is the thief of joy, but is that always true? Moms are infamous for comparing themselves to others and either feeling inferior or superior to peers. This is especially true for single moms who are filled with self doubt. In this episode learn to look at your comparisons using Galatians 5 below. God Bless... Kerri Works of…
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I admit it! I put in long hours yesterday and today, but the episode I had in my head and heart just wasn't coming out the way I wanted them too. I wanted to give up. In this short episode, I'll show you how I laugh my way through exhaustion and the temptation to quit or go back on my commitment to my listeners, myself, and my God in order to consi…
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Does God want you to be happy? On August 15th, Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Assumption making this a perfect time to look at what Mary's life can teach about finding happiness here on Earth. God Bless... Kerri Next Steps: 1. 10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask - Click for your FREE eBook 2. Sign up for your best coaching plan here. A NEW sm…
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This is part 2 of this enlightening interview with Alan Collinge of StudentLoanJustice.org. This grassroots organization has been tirelessly advocating for working class people's rights to attend college without accumulating massive debt. StudentLoanJustice.org needs your support, by the way, so please donate if you can! www.StudentLoanJustice.org …
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The Olympics are almost over and most athletes will go home empty-handed. Knowing how to find joy in the struggle when winning isn't guaranteed and where your worth comes from can help you attain the only gold that counts! God Bless... Kerri Next Steps: 1. 10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask - Click for your FREE eBook 2. Sign up for your best coac…
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It's hard to believe we are halfway through summer already! Five weeks ago I spoke of the importance of setting summer goals. You can find that episode, The Importance of Goal Setting, here. Using a midpoint check in to determine whether you are exceeding, falling behind, or right on track in your goal setting is invaluable. It helps keep you accou…
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Of the episodes I've released so far, this one hits closest to my heart. Montana is an incredible young woman who has gone through more trauma than anyone I have ever met personally. And she's overcoming beautifully! Listen to Montana's story and be inspired! Let nothing stop you from becoming who God is creating you to be!!! Please add Montana and…
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Jesus says: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. How can you do that when your enemy still wants to hurt you or still causes pain for you and your children? After the attempted assassination of President Trump, I have been thinking of how much our country needs to learn to love, even our enemies. We cannot do much to influence th…
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This week's heat sent me running to the theater, and I couldn't have picked a better, more inspiring movie than Sound of Hope. I started this episode thinking of 3 lessons single moms could learn from this movie but quickly came up with many more! Listen to the end for my bonus lesson (lesson #4) and then shoot me an email telling me what you thoug…
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This bonus episode in honor of Independence Day brings the prayer that helped protect our Founding Fathers against evil and injustice to single moms. Listen and meditate on the verses here and know, just as King David and our Founding Fathers, you, my dear, sweet, strong, beautiful Beloved Mama do not battle alone. Download and save this episode. T…
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This Independence Day, when the world greatly needs heroes, single moms can find inspiration in America's Founding Fathers. Whether you are a history buff or a single mom, you will find something interesting in this episode! If you are interested in learning more, email [email protected] about the Constitution Alive Class Kerri will be hos…
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Single moms have so much on their plates. It's easy to want to just flop in the hazy, lazy of summer, but to really enjoy the season, your family, and yourself, set positive goals. Don't look back in August and wish you had made the most of this summer! Learn why you need to set summer goals today! God Bless You Beloved Mama & Keep Smiling... Kerri…
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Last week I launched Single Mom Smiling. I had so many fears about launching my new podcast. These fears held me back. In this episode, I get real about what holds single moms back from going after what they want. After listening to the show (and leaving a written 5 star review!) shoot me an email and tell me what you want from life and what holds …
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Father's Day can be tough on single moms. As much as you try to be both mother and father to you child, you can never be two people. A father and mother have unique and irreplaceable roles in the life of a child and in the family home. In today's episode, you will find insight on how children view their fathers and help in seeing the value in being…
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How often do you shrug something off as, "It is what it is" or something similar? Do you believe you are locked into a certain result or do you believe in your ability to change your outcomes? In today's podcast, I explain the difference between a fixed and growth mindset and some of how it applies to single moms. I hope you enjoy the show. In the …
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Do you struggle with the idea that you are lovable? Does your husband's rejection cut to your core? Did he tell you he doesn't love you anymore or that he never loved you? In this episode, I discuss why that's on him and ask you to open yourself up to the possibility that you are lovable. If you are struggling with feeling Loved, fill out the form …
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The Christian world seems to be in a crisis of faith. I think this is less a crisis of believing in God, Himself, than it is believing in God's Supernatural presence in our lives. We view Him as a far away, vague, detached concept, rather than as a present, solid, active, Loving influence in our lives. This means we also fail to realize the battles…
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It seems the story of a single mom would begin at the point her relationship ended, but it always begins much sooner. My story didn't begin that Mother's Day when my husband suddenly announced he was leaving me 5 months pregnant with our 5th little boy. With God's Grace, it won't end there either! If you are struggling to see how God is rewriting y…
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Hey There Beloved Mama, Every story seems unique, but the devil is not creative so I know what you are going through. I'm Kerri Bishop - author, speaker, coach and single mom of FIVE boys! The Single Mom Smiling podcast will not be about getting your self worth from things or people who don't have your best longterm interest at heart. It will be ab…
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Founder of StudentLoanJustice.org, author of The Student Loan Scam: The Most Oppressive Debt in U.S. History and How We Can Fight Back, former Occupier, and current Presidential Candidate, Alan Collinge explains the unjust student loan system and discusses his presidential candidacy. This is Part 1 of this enlightening interview with Alan Collinge.…
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Here's a short episode that is a friendly reminder. Let us not forget! First, let's remember many people in Maui may still be suffering and that we weren't told the truth about the number of people who were killed and whether or not children were harmed/killed. Let's not forget that the fire and the way it was handled should not have happened. The …
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On Sept. 13, 2023, NY Senator George M. Borello and Attorney Bobbie Anne Cox courageously argued against New York Governor Kathy Hochul's appeal to uphold a law that would enable the governor to FORCIBLY remove NY residents from their homes and have them thrown into "quarantine" camps. Parents and children could be separated indefinitely. Hochul wo…
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Back in 2005, a hurricane caused a lot of damage in New Orleans. It was speculated that some politicians knew the levees might break during the hurricane but they did nothing to repair or improve the infrastructure so that the region would be prepared for the next hurricane. While affluent people were able to flee the area, many people--mostly poor…
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New Yorkers speak out on dangers of 5G towers being put up in their neighborhoods. Question is, will the City Council listen? Do our local politicians have the power to even stop the 5G towers from being put up? Americans for Responsible Technology (ART) contends that HR 3557 is a federal bill that will make it difficult for local governments to st…
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A strange, and very loud generator-like sound is resonating from the SUNY Buffalo's south campus late in the evening as some people were getting ready to go to sleep. The sound is coming from a construction site at the center of the campus and was vibrating loudly at 9:11 p.m. (Yes, it was 9:11!) But... no one seems to notice or care. Wouldn't a so…
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Exclusive interview with Klaus Schrubb, internationally-known aspiring dictator. As a courtesy, he'll share his plans and goals for our future. Some conspiracy realists (yes, some conspiracies are real!) are concerned about a patent that was filedby Microsoft toward the beginning of the "pandemic." “Cryptocurrency system using body activity data” i…
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