Small Steps, Big Relief: Time, Money, Health, and Balance for Single Parents with Pat Rankin

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, Pat Hankin shares a practical, no-drama approach to managing health, time, money, and relationships when life already feels full.

This episode is for single parents and anyone stretched thin who wants less overwhelm and more traction—without chasing perfection. You’ll hear simple ways to find your “why,” run a time/spending audit, cut low-value activities, and build progress through small, repeatable steps.

About the Guest:

Pat Hankin is the author of The Field Guide for Single Parents. She moderated a large online community for single parents and brings a business and finance background focused on solving real-world problems.

Episode Chapter:

1. 00:08:36 — Why “balance” feels like a moving target for parents

2. 00:10:10 — What “I don’t have time” usually means underneath

3. 00:12:14 — The mantra: start small, stack small steps

4. 00:15:03 — Stop carrying your life in your head: do a time audit

5. 00:18:44 — The point isn’t finishing the list—it’s having a list

6. 00:19:48 — Do less: abandon perfection and cut low-value tasks

7. 00:22:58 — “Recruit your team”: delegate and build independence at home

Key Takeaways:

• Define your why (health, kids, freedom) before you pick tactics

• Do a time audit for a week to see where your hours actually go

• Use a simple planner (even a blank journal) to externalize tasks

• Aim for small steps (even “look up the phone number” counts)

• Do less: remove low-value activities and drop perfectionism

• Run a necessary vs optional audit on both tasks and spending

How to Connect With the Guest:

• Website/contact: https://pathankin.com/

• Email: LinkedIn: Pat is on LinkedIn

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