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Some Days I Need to Recall the Words I’ve Put Out There

“You don’t know what it is. . . something within you. . . consuming. . .compelling. . . to save your own soul . . . must speak.” Dorothy Clarke Wilson, The Herdman I raised three children as a single mother before I remarried. I have experienced the potholes, pests, and perils of being the […]

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Happiness Podcast of Hope and Transformation

For anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain, Gail’s story offers a powerful reminder: your current circumstances do not define your potential. With determination, support, and a willingness to learn, remarkable transformations are possible.

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Single Moms Are Reading Living, Learning, Loving

Lessons of Insights and Encouragement on the Path of Motherhood A Powerful Guide That Speaks to the Heart of Single Motherhood A Review Living, Learning, Loving: Insights and Encouragement on the Path of Motherhood by Gail Cawley Showalter is a book that feels like a warm hand on your shoulder during some of the hardest […]

Single Mom Santas Need Help

A New Year has arrived, and millions of single mothers are struggling to pay off credit cards for Santa. Dads are too often absent. There are 19 million children in single-parent homes, mostly with their mothers. That’s a bunch of expectations from a Santa without a workshop. A great number of single mothers do not receive child support, even […]

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Coaching in Session Podcast

n this inspiring episode of Coaching In Session, host Michael Rearden speaks with Gail Showalter, founder of Single Moms Empowered, about her personal journey from single motherhood to becoming a beacon of hope and wisdom for women navigating life alone. Gail shares the challenges she faced while raising three children, going back to college, and […]

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I Loved Talking with Shara about my Life Stories and How the Best Can Come Out of the Worst

In this episode of Life Stories, I sit down with Gail Showalter, a woman who turned her personal struggles into a powerful mission to help single moms thrive. Gail shares her journey from heartbreak to healing and how her experiences shaped her passion for creating opportunities for women to rebuild their lives. What you’ll hear […]

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Books Arrived – all 2000!

All 2000 of my books were just delivered by UPS.

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Are You True to Yourself?

The Real You Related posts: Find Your Strengths, Learn to be Self Aware, Know Yourself, Personalities Help the Family-a very brief audio “This above all – To thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”– Shakespeare, Hamlet I’ve enjoyed being in […]

Why Do Our Differences Divide Us?

Our Differences Ought Not Divide Us One thing you can’t help noticing in London is the diversity. It is common to hear three different languages in a matter of minutes while walking down the sidewalk. People are dressed in every possible type of garment. I do mean every possible type. The genuinely assorted culture came […]

Reviews from Podcasts I’ve Been On

Podcast Reviews “Gail has a huge passion for helping single mothers. She will be good for your audience.” Professor of Perseverance Podcast “Interviewing Gail Cawley Showalter was a masterclass in both grace and grit. Her voice carried a calm assurance that made you believe—truly believe—that your biggest goals are not just possible, but worth trusting […]