Solo Parent Podcast

This week we’re discussing the 5 Daily Practices to Move Out of Survival Mode 

Life as a single parent often feels like a relentless cycle of responsibilities with no margin to catch your breath. The demands pile up, and it can seem impossible to find peace, let alone joy. That’s why today’s conversation with Will Acuff, co-founder of Corner to Corner and author of No Elevator to Everest, is so important. Will shares from his own story of despair, healing, and renewal—reminding us that even in the hardest seasons, there are small steps we can take toward wholeness.

Today, we cover three main points:

• How to face despair and grief without pretending everything is fine.
• The role of daily practices in helping us stay grounded and present.
• Practical ways to reframe sacrifice so it becomes life-giving instead of depleting.

These pain points matter because surviving alone can leave us feeling powerless and stuck. But by naming what’s hard, embracing rhythms of care, and reframing sacrifice, we rediscover hope. As Will reminds us, healing often starts with small, intentional steps—breathing, journaling, or simply noticing what sparks joy.

When we allow ourselves to lament, practice radical responsibility for our own well-being, and cultivate rhythms that connect us with ourselves and with God, we begin to see that life is not just something to endure. It can be rebuilt, reshaped, and infused with joy again.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• No Elevator to Everest by Will Acuff: A resource offering spiritual practices and perspectives that integrate emotional health, self-awareness, and a deeper connection with God’s heart.
• Corner to Corner: Nashville nonprofit (co-founded by Will Acuff) helping entrepreneurs launch from historically low-income communities

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