Lara Owers: Building a Village Without Dad

Feeling guilty because your child’s dad isn’t around? You’re not alone. In this honest conversation, counsellor Elle Sitek sits down with Lara Owers — Vine member, single mum and author of Mummy, Me & Our Family — to share how she turned a moment of panic into a beautiful tool that celebrates family in all its forms. Grab your cuppa and join us for a chat filled with empathy, humour and hope. What you’ll learn: How to answer your child’s question “Where’s dad?” without shame — and why it’s okay to admit you don’t have all the answers. The “family description” bedtime ritual that gently shows kids who loves them, even when there’s no father figure. Why building a village of aunties, uncles, friends and grandparents is the greatest gift you can give your child. A candid look at Lara’s journey from NICU and separation to becoming a published author (and how writing became her healing). Practical self‑care tips and mantras for mums who feel they’re barely holding it together. Links for this episode: 📖 Buy Lara’s book : - A gentle, beautifully simple story for little ones navigating father absence. 📸 Follow Lara on Instagram : - A lovely place for mums to feel seen, understood, and connected to another woman walking a similar path. 👩‍👧‍👦 Join the Single Mum Vine on Facebook — It’s the perfect spot to connect with fellow single mums for support and advice. 🧙🏼‍♀️ Download your life hacks : - Practical cheat-sheets, emotional reset tools, money-saving guides and bite-sized parenting supports — all created with single mums in mind. You’ve got this! Let’s thrive together. And don’t forget to like and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode packed with inspiration and practical tips for your journey!

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Lara Owers: Building a Village Without Dad is an episode from Beanstalk Single Mums by Elle Sitek.

This episode is 37:08 long.

This episode was published on Dec 9, 2025.

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