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Rio Ferdinand Is Back: How Do You Support A Solo Parent?

Rio Ferdinand Is Back: How Do You Support A Solo Parent?

Blended
Jul 2, 2025 48 min
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<p>This week on&nbsp;Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Cilla and special guest co-host Rio to respond to a heartfelt dilemma from a listener asking how she can best support her brother, a single dad raising two daughters on his own.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Rio shares his personal experiences of solo parenting after loss, opening up about the emotional guilt of leaving your children even briefly, the pressure to always “get it right,” and why having a support system matters so much.&nbsp;</p><br><p>The conversation turns to the emotional wellbeing of single dads how men can be encouraged to look after themselves, make space to date again, and allow themselves to feel.</p><br><p>Kate becomes emotional as she reflects on her stepchildren’s experiences with grief and how her understanding has deepened now that she’s also a biological mum.&nbsp;</p><p>Together, the trio explore how solo parents, especially fathers can be supported emotionally, practically, and socially without judgment.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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