The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Thei
Katie BryanYou always imagined becoming a mom someday, but what if someday doesn’t look the way you expected? Maybe you're considering solo motherhood, wondering if having a baby on your own is really possible. Maybe you know you want to be a mom, but the clock is ticking, you’re single and aren’t sure what to do next. Perhaps you’re already on the path: researching sperm donors, weighing IVF or adoption, or... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementPersonal JournalsSociety & CultureEducation | |||
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When I first connected with today's guest, Aliza, I felt such a spark of resonance. She has created exactly what she wished had existed on her own fertility journey. It’s an international, holistic, community-based egg freezing retreat designed to tr... more
Becoming a single mother by choice is complicated enough, but when you add layers of cultural expectations, family pressure, and the uncertainty of fertility, it can feel like there’s just no roadmap and no one who gets it. In today’s episode, I’m jo... more
There is so much noise out there about fertility, timelines, and the “right” way and time to become a mother. I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to navigate these decisions, especially as a single woman wondering what’s possible, what’s re... more
Sometimes the path to motherhood asks us to step into the unknown with courage, intention, and trust, especially when the journey doesn’t look anything like we first imagined. In this episode, I’m joined by Regine Smith, solo mom by adoption, and fou... more
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- The best SMBC podcast
Love this podcast. Katie is such an accessible and approachable voice in the SMBC world and her podcast has really helped me on my own journey and led me to do coaching with her, which was fantastic. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone considering or doing SMBC.
Apple Podcasts5SMBC2026
United States21 days ago - A journey to follow along with
I found this podcast years after it started yet I went and started at episode one and was grateful I did. Katie is open, honest, and vulnerable about the unique challenges in becoming an SMBC. I started listening this podcast unsure what I was going to do and now after a year of listening to different episodes I feel confident and overjoyed to start my own journey to SMBC. I owe Katie and this podcast everything. If you’re unsure of what you want to do or are looking for validation in your choic... more
Apple Podcasts5timezone-jumperUnited States2 months ago - Fantastic podcast and resource
I am only a few episodes in, starting from the beginning, but I am already so grateful to have been recommended this podcast. I am thinking about becoming an SMBC and I have really related to each of the guests and of course Katie. Katie, thank you so much for doing this! Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5wts85United Statesa year ago - THE SHOW for anyone considering or in single motherhood by choice
I have a 10 month old and would not be a mom today if it weren’t for Katie and her podcast. SOOO good! Great topics, great guests and you can tell her heart is all for SMCs. A must listen for anyone considering the SMC journey. Thank you, Katie!
Apple Podcasts5Smc212United Statesa year ago - Open-minded and engaging!
Listened to the episode with Celine Charlotte and loved it - thank you for sharing your stories 🩷
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A hosted interview series centered on solo motherhood by choice (SMBC), fertility options, and building a life that fits motherhood on one's own terms. Episodes feature real stories from women navigating fertility, donor options, IVF, adoption, and parenting solo, with practical tips on work-life balance, community support, mindfulness, and mindset. Unique strengths include a diverse slate of guest experiences (surrogacy, IVF journeys, donor selection, financial independence) and a community-forward approach that normalizes nontraditional family paths while offering coaching and peer support opportunities for listeners considering or pursuing SMBC.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Aliza Virani
2. Reema Kiran
3. Dr. Natalie Crawford
4. Regine Smith
5. Lisa Proeber
6. Beth Gulotta
7. Lakia Holmes
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