Sisterhood, Self-Care, and Starting Over: Lessons from 15 Years of Single Motherhood
Liza and Wendy welcome Shireen, a single mom of two (a teen and a toddler) who’s been navigating single motherhood for nearly 15 years. She shares how working closely with women (as an esthetician and now in mortgages) became an unexpected source of comfort, wisdom, and strength, especially when she felt alone early on. The episode also touches on mom guilt, time management, self-care routines (wellness Wednesdays + self-care Sundays), and how support systems can include both sisterhood and a “circle of love.”
You don’t truly know what you’re made of until you go through it, and survive it.
Older women (and mentors) can become unexpected sources of support and grounding.
Sisterhood isn’t only about age, support can come from anyone who truly gets it.
Independence is a strength… but it can also make it harder to receive help.
Self-care has to be scheduled, If it’s not on your calendar, it’s usually not happening.
The routines that keep you steady (walks, early mornings, skincare, reading) matter more than “perfect balance.”
Your skills from one season (care, intuition, empathy) can carry into a new career path and still serve people deeply.
Try this today
Wellness Wednesday + Self-Care Sunday (simple plan):
Pick one thing for Wellness Wednesday (20 minutes): walk, stretch, workout, or meal prep.
Pick one thing for Self-Care Sunday (30 minutes): skincare, bath, reading, journaling, early bedtime.
Put both on your calendar right now like an appointment.
Text one person: “Can you support me with ___ this week?” (small + specific)
