Podcast Episode
Finding Yourself After Divorce: Renee's Journey to Resilience and Healing
The Real Family Eats: Dishing on real parenting struggles and favorite recipes·Reesa Morala, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist·25 November 2025·50 min

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Renee Rose joins The Real Family Eats to share her personal journey through parenting, divorce, and finding strength as a single mom—all while cooking up a European-inspired carbonara. In this honest conversation, Renee and Reesa get real about the struggles and wins of parenting when life doesn’t go as planned.
Renee’s story on becoming a single mom and thriving while raising two sons
The challenges of navigating divorce—twice—and what helped her finally move forward
What inspired Renee’s quest to recreate authentic European carbonara at home
The importance of self-care for parents and how Renee learned to put herself first
How tough transitions built resilience, love, and lasting bonds with her children
From Renee:
I have been a single mom for many years and an educator for decades. I now have 2 grown sons who have moved out of our home and have lived independently for many years.
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Spaghetti Carbonara
Courtesy of: https://easyweeknight.com/spaghetti-carbonara/
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Host: Reesa Morala, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Reesa is a parenting specialist with a niche in supporting couples. Find Reesa hosting couples and parenting workshops nationwide!
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