Resentment is a natural, but draining, part of single parent life.In this empowering episode of The Moving On Method®, Michelle Dempsey-Multack opens up about the hidden mental load of solo parenting, the quiet envy of watching partnered friends get a “break,” and the practical self-care strategies that keep resentment from taking root. Listeners will learn how to name the feeling, release it, and reclaim their energy and joy as a single parentWhat You’ll Learn: Why resentment shows up in single parenthood, and how to recognize it before it overwhelms you Daily self-care practices (sleep hygiene, gentle movement, nourishing meals) that lower stress hormones and quiet negative emotions How to reframe single parent life to reduce comparison, jealousy, and the “why me” mindset Ways to ask for help and build a supportive community without guilt or shame Why releasing resentment strengthens your relationship with your children and models emotional resilienceEpisode Highlights: Meet the Host:Michelle Dempsey-Multack is a certified divorce and co-parenting specialist, author, and the creator of The Moving On Method®, guiding parents toward resilience, self-care, and healthy post-divorce family dynamics.Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned: Sleep hygiene routines to promote deeper rest and reduce irritability Gentle movement practices like yoga, stretching, and evening walks to clear resentment from the nervous system Breathwork for immediate nervous-system regulation Community care: reframing asking for help as a sign of strength, not weaknessClosing Insight“Resentment is like swallowing poison and hoping it affects someone else, it only hurts you. Naming it, nurturing yourself, and letting others support you transforms exhaustion into empowerment.”Join The Moving On Collective! A safe, judgment-free support group experience for divorced and divorcing parents: https://bit.ly/MichelleCommunityLearn from Michelle how to navigate divorce & co-parenting: https://bit.ly/MDMPodStoreSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichelleDempseyWebsite - https://michelledempsey.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/michelle645TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@themichelledempsey1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mldempsey/LINK TO TRANSCRIPT: https://transcripts/moving-on-method-ep264-single-parent-resentment-careLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices