Solo & So Well - Self-care, Daily Habits, Wellness, Time Management, Solo Parenting, Single Parenting Help, Military Spouse, Find Your Purpose
Are you a mama that often solo parents while your partner works away? Are you struggling to keep it together, and balancing all the things on your own? Do you have a hard time setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care? Do you wonder if more joy, peace, and fulfillment is possible for you in this season of life?
The Solo & So Well podcast is a landing spot for all the mamas out there struggling in their solo parenting roles. If that’s you, I want you to know you are safe, seen, and supported here. This is a judgement-free, real talk, value packed, and encouraging community. You are not alone in this season of hardship, and you will come out the other side, brighter and stronger than ever!
I’m your host Heidi Chirkoff, I know what you need, because I needed it too. It wasn’t that long ago that I was having an extremely hard time in the day-to-day - with two small boys, one on the way, a strained marriage, and loss of identity/purpose. I felt alone, I felt overwhelmed, I felt resentful, I felt like I was failing as a mother, and I felt guilty for feeling the way I felt. At the time, I didn’t know how to get “unstuck”, but I knew I needed to start making some changes, for myself, my kids, and my marriage – and that it was up to me, and only me, to start making them.
In my desperate search for solutions, I found some things that worked, and some that didn’t. And now that I’ve come out on the other side, I want to share everything I’ve learned. Here at Solo & So Well, we focus on you, the Mom. Even though it may not feel like it right now, you are the anchoring presence in your home, you are the glue, the tone setter, the gatekeeper, the one who knows all, and has actual superpowers. Don’t let that pressure you, let it empower you. A better life starts with you! When you start to rise – the whole family will rise with you.
My mission with this podcast is to be a guiding light, that shows other mamas the way to more joy, peace, and fulfillment - TODAY. It’s time to stop living in auto pilot, in struggle and survival mode – and start taking ownership of your life, one that is full of vibrancy and purpose. You were made for more! I know it, and you know it! We are going to shift you from always having life happen to you – to life starting to happen for you.
Big change starts with itty bitty, consistent, daily action.
Every time you press play on this podcast, the weight of it all gets lighter.
So let’s get started!
Episodes
56 episodes
054 // How to Set Micro Goals That Align with Your Bigger Goals and Vision for the Year
Hey Mama!Still feeling like you're in holiday mode? Haven’t quite stepped into the new year groove yet? That’s okay! In this episode, we’re taking a gentle and grounded approach to help you move forward with clarity and purpose.I...
053 // Set Yourself up for More Success This Year: Why I Ditched Doing New Year's Resolutions and Do THIS Instead.
Hey Mamas! The holidays are behind us, and it’s time to take a deep breath and check in. How are you feeling, Mama? In this episode, I’m sharing a little about my Christmas—why it felt calmer and more joyful this year, even with si...
052 // Feeling Frazzled this Time of Year? Carve Out 30-Minutes to Reset, Refocus, and Recharge
Hey mama!It's mid-December, and holiday prep is in full swing! How are we doing out there?The holidays can feel overwhelming, but what if you could carve out just 30 minutes to shift from chaos to calm? From overwhelmed to in co...
051 // Setting Healthy Boundaries to Protect Your Energy and Peace Over the Holidays
Hey mama! The holiday season is here, and with it comes an abundance of joy, connection—and sometimes stress, overwhelm, and burnout... In this episode, Setting Healthy Boundaries to Protect Your Energy and Peace Over the Holidays
050 // Top 3 Wellness Habits to Keep You Energized, Grounded, and Healthy this Holiday Season
Hey Mama!The holiday season is here, and while it’s often filled with joy and celebration, it can also be a time of stress, overwhelm, and burnout. In today’s episode, I’m sharing three simple yet powerful wellness tips to help you prio...
049 // Wrapping It Up With a Pretty Bow: Top 10 Wins of 2024
Hey mama!As we wrap up 2024, I’m taking a moment to reflect on some of the most meaningful wins from this year- both personal and professional. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 10 wins, from launching my coaching practice, to making over...
048 // Plan, Prioritize, and Meet Each Other's Needs: Why My Husband and I Started Daily Toolbox Meetings When He’s Home.
Hey Mama! Are you and your partner often missing the mark on each other’s needs and expectations? And one or both of you is left feeling frustrated or resentful when things don't go accordingly? In today’s episode, we dive in...
047 // 5-Minute Daily Practice to Align and Become Your Ideal Self
Hey Mama!Want to get into better shape, live a healthier lifestyle, or become a more calm, patient, and loving mom? In this episode of Solo & So Well, we’re exploring the transformative power of spending just five minutes a...
046 // Exploring the Gap: Is Your Anxiety Being Fueled by the Distance Between Your Current and Ideal Self?
Hey Mama! Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Solo & So Well podcast! I’m your host, Master Life & Wellness Coach for Moms, Heidi Chirkoff. Today, we’re tackling a common struggle that many of us face: anxiety...
045 // Making Mom Friends is Hard: One Simple Exercise to Invite Genuine and Meaningful Mom Friendships Into Your Life
Hey mamas! Welcome back to another episode of Solo & So Well. I'm your host and Master Life & Wellness Coach Heidi Chirkoff. Thanks for being here today! I'm really looking forward to diving into todays topic because I know its somethin...
044 // 3 Reasons Why 'Parenting Support' Might Not Be What You Actually Need Right Now
Hey Mama!Welcome back to the Solo & So Well podcast with your host, Heidi Chirkoff, Master Life & Wellness Coach for Moms. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a thought-provoking topic: "3 Reasons Why Parenting Suppor...
043 // 5 Reasons a Mom in Burnout Might Not Ask for Help
Hey mama! I’m so grateful you're here today! In this episode of The Solo & So Well Podcast, we're diving into a topic that hits home for so many moms: burnout and the challenges of asking for help.If you're feeling overwhelm...
042 // Recognize Signs and Signals You Might Be In Burn-Out, So You Can Begin to Take Steps Out of it
Hey Mama! I know you have a lot going on, and I’m so grateful you chose to tune in today. If you pressed play on this episode, I truly believe there’s something here meant just for you. Whether it’s a small nugget of wisdom, actional step, or a...
041 // Simple Daily Check-in for Moms to Make Small Improvements and Feel Better Everyday
Hey Mama! In today’s episode, we’re focusing on something that can truly shift your mood, energy, and overall state—daily self-check-ins. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re running on empty, this episode is ...
040 // Lean Into Falls Transformative Flow: 3 Seasonal Self-Care Tips for Stressed-Out Moms
Hey Mamas! Feeling a bit tense as we step into the fall season? But also feeling so ready for change? In this episode of the Solo & So Well Podcast, I share three practical tips to help you create a restorative seasonal self-care plan that ...
039 // Confidence Isn’t Something You Get—It’s Something You Build: Practical Method to Boosting Confidence in Any Area of Your Life
Hey Mama!In this episode of the Solo & So Well podcast, I'm diving deep into the topic of self-confidence and why it’s something you build, not something you simply "get." If you're a mom feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or ...
038 // Back-to-School Transition: Is It Time to Focus on You?
Hey Mama!How is the back to school transition going? How are you feeling heading into the last quarter of this year?It's mind blowing to me that summer is already over and 2024 is soon coming to an end! Like, HOW?!Last y...
037 // (GUEST) Empowered Living: Holistic Health and Well-Being with Amy Lenius
Hey Mama!Are you ready to step into your thrive era? Well, you absolutely can! And it starts with you - ALL of you. Join me today for a beautiful conversation with the "hormone queen" Amy Lenius! We chat all about women's health...
036 // 3 Steps to Smoother Bedtimes with Your Kids
Hey Mama!Are bedtimes a struggle for you? Are you finding that you are filled with dread when that time of day is nearing? Are the daily bedtime battles leaving you feeling totally wiped and defeated by the end of the day?Ya, th...
035 // (GUEST) Restore Your Energy: Breathwork, Self-Discovery, and Self-Love with Gloria McLean *BONUS* Self-love Guided Meditation
Hey Mama!Do I have a treat for you today! Have you been a little tense? Are you having a hard time finding yourself and your way in motherhood? Do you feel like you are alone in your struggle? Do you wish you had more tools in y...
034 // (GUEST) Moms Need Play Too! Time to Release Perfectionism, Combat Overthinking, and Connect with Your Inner Child with Kara Latta
Hey Mama!Have you been feeling tight, rigid, irritable, and always in your head? Do you often over think things? And are you hard on yourself- when things aren't going the way you think they "should", or you think you should have done b...
033 // Make Your Dream Life Come True: One Simple and Powerful Exercise to Help You Get Clear on What You Want and How to Get it.
Hey Mama!When is the last time you sat down to think about what you want? What you truly and deeply desire? What does your dream life look like? What if you had a magic wand and literally anything was possible?If you feel like y...
32 // Get Unstuck the Accelerated Way: Top ONE Thing You Can Do to Move Through Change and See Results Faster
Hey Mama! Are you feeling stuck in a certain area of your life? You don't have a clear vision on your future, aligned goals, or plan to see real change happen? You just KNOW you need change. Join me for todays call whe...
031 // Let's Explore an Area That Might Be Causing You More Stress and Fatigue than You Realize
Hey Mama!Todays episode is for you, if you’ve been feeling like a little clean up, or break from social media is needed. Maybe your noticing that I might be a cause of stress for you; its not feeling like a very supportive environment; ...
30 // Nurturing Mind, Body, and Soul: Three Daily Practices that Actually Invite More Joy & Peace Into Your Life
Hey Mama!Last week we ran our 5 Day Summer Sanity Saver challenge, and today I am sharing a tidbit of that with you.Today, we are diving into three daily practices you can (and should) start doing today that will actually invite...