SUMMER REPLAY | Breaking Stereotypes: A Conversation with Roisin O’Donnell, Author of Nesting

<p><strong>Summer Replay Series: </strong>Throughout the summer, I&#39;m revisiting some of the most impactful conversations from the <em>Single Parent Reset</em> podcast. Whether you&#39;re listening for the first time or coming back to it, I hope this episode gives you the support, reassurance and practical tools you need today.</p><p>This episode features author Roisin O’Donnell, who shares the inspiration behind her acclaimed novel, <em>Nesting</em>. Roisin talks about what motivated her to write the book, how she balanced the demands of writing with single parenthood and a full-time job, and her commitment to portraying the true realities faced by single parents especially those navigating coercive control and temporary accommodation.</p><p>The conversation also explores single parenthood more broadly, challenging outdated stereotypes, addressing the everyday logistics and emotional complexities, and highlighting the connections that can form between single parents. Roisin also discusses the strength and joy children bring, the importance of finding time for you, and ways to seek support. This episode offers honest insights and encouragement for anyone interested in authentic and hopeful storytelling about single parenthood.</p><p><strong>Support Organisations Ireland</strong></p><p>Always Here: <a href="https://www.alwayshere.ie/">⁠https://www.alwayshere.ie/⁠</a></p><p>One Family Ireland: <a href="https://onefamily.ie/">⁠https://onefamily.ie/⁠</a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Support Organisations UK</strong></p><p>Mums In Need: <a href="https://www.mumsinneed.com/">⁠https://www.mumsinneed.com/⁠</a></p><p>Refuge: <a href="https://refuge.org.uk/">⁠https://refuge.org.uk/⁠</a></p><p>Gingerbread: <a href="https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/">⁠https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/⁠</a></p><p><strong>Solas Coaching Details</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/solascoaching/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/solascoaching/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/solascoaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.solascoaching.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.solascoaching.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Email: orla@solascoaching.com</p>