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 | 97 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsSelf-ImprovementEducationSociety & Culture | |||
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Pregnancy doesn’t always go the way you imagined it would. For my dear friend and fellow SMBC, Mel Anderson, what began with excitement quickly turned into one of the hardest seasons of her life. Instead of hiking and practicing yoga through her preg... more
Motherhood—especially solo motherhood—rarely unfolds exactly the way we imagined. Fertility treatments don’t always go as planned, babies don’t follow sleep schedules, and even our best-laid visions of how life “should” look often get disrupted.
In ... more
Even with careful planning, none of us can predict how our path to motherhood will unfold.
When we last spoke with Tara Resnick, she was preparing for another egg retrieval and left us with quite the cliffhanger. Today, she’s back to share the next ... more
Julie thought she was freezing her eggs for a future partner.
Instead, she ended up fertilizing all of them on her path to become a mom on her own—then finding love and partnership afterward.
That’s the short version of Julie Ferguson’s story, but ... more
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- 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 Podcasts5wts85
United States6 months 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 States9 months ago - Open-minded and engaging!
Listened to the episode with Celine Charlotte and loved it - thank you for sharing your stories 🩷
Apple Podcasts5Dieke8
Netherlandsa year ago - Informative and Comforting
I credit this podcast and Katie for providing me with some of the courage to keep moving forward towards my dream of parenthood despite the challenges (internal and external).
Apple Podcasts5emvano27United Statesa year ago - Life changing!
Less than a year ago, I ended a relationship at 45 and decided to pursue solo motherhood. I binged Katie’s podcast and immediately felt energized and confident. I can’t imagine navigating the transition to becoming a SMC without the stories of all the women who have gone before me and the new community I now have. At 21 weeks pregnant now, I am thrilled to say this path is designed for me. I cannot recommend this podcast highly enough for anyone considering the SMC path, or frankly as I was, s... more
Apple Podcasts5sarajuneteacherUnited Statesa year ago
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This podcast is dedicated to supporting women considering solo motherhood, providing resources, insights, and real stories from those who have walked this path. It addresses various topics including fertility options for single women in their 30s and 40s, the IVF process, adoption, sperm donation, and the emotional complexities of raising children alone. Listeners can expect engaging conversations that not only empower but also normalize the experiences and struggles of single mothers by choice, fostering a sense of community and support. With expert guests and heartfelt discussions, the podcast brings light to the often unspoken challenges of becoming a mother on one's own terms, making it a valuable resource for anyone on this journey.
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1. As a Woman
2. The Egg Whisperer Show
3. Fertility Docs Uncensored
4. Fertility Confidence Podcast
5. No need for Prince Charming
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this podcast launched 6 years ago and published 97 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Mel Anderson
2. Tara Resnick
3. Beile Grünbaum
4. Viveka Mandhyan
5. Sige Weisman
6. Kellyn Nagel
7. Randi Maves
8. Erin Russell
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