From Trauma to Triumph: Olivia Johnson’s Solo Mom Story

Dear Reader,

How are you?

I hope you've had some time to breathe after the back-to-school rush. I'm heading straight into fall with our new lineup of solo moms sharing their stories.

In this week's episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Olivia Johnson, an inspiring solo mom of four, entrepreneur, author, and global mental health advocate.

Olivia opens up about fleeing a toxic marriage, raising children who carry trauma, and finding healing through entrepreneurship, charity work, and authorship. From founding her HR company in Australia to launching international mental health initiatives, her story is a testament to strength and purpose.

🎙️ Listen to the Episode Below:

You'll Hear:

How Olivia rebuilt her identity after emotional abuse
Why she started a business out of necessity and made it work
About how she parent her traumatized children while healing herself
Why she wrote and published Echoes of Resilience
Encouragement for solo moms navigating domestic violence or mental health struggles

Remember, mama, you don’t have to parent alone. This conversation will uplift and remind you that you can turn your pain into purpose.

Remember you're not alone!

Talk soon,

J. Rosemarie Francis
Host, SoloMoms! Talk
website: www.solomoms-talk.com
Instagram: @solomomstalk

P.S. I don't just host podcasts, I'm also a trained facilitator and experienced mentor. Having gone through the experience of raising multiple children solo, I can provide a soft ear when you need someone to talk to. Book a confidential call or reply to this email if you want to talk. :)

Quick Self-Care Tips For Busy Moms

#1: Take a Walk in Nature

A short walk, even with the kids or with a pet, can help you slow down and relax.

But it's not just about the physical action. Research shows that walking "releases endorphins, boosts mood, and reduces stress and anxiety".

So if you can, take a walk.

Quote of the day...

"God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day." ~ Psalm 46:5

#2: Create Something

I recently started painting and drawing. I find it soothes my mind when I'm stressed. I plan on doing a series about this soon.

But it's not about being an artist. It's about finding ways to help calm the chaos in our minds.

So whether it's adult coloring, crocheting, knitting, or writing poetry, you'll find that doing something creative will definitely help to calm you and give you a feeling of satisfaction as well.