Choosing whether or not to become a parent is one of the most personal decisions a person can make, yet it’s often a choice clouded by societal expectations, assumptions and misunderstanding. Today’s guest, Keltie Maguire, coach and host of Kids or Childfree Podcast, shares her journey of realizing that motherhood wasn’t a path she had to take, even though it felt like the default for most of her life. Keltie grew up surrounded by women who became mothers, and like many, assumed she would...

Sometimes the greatest comeback is choosing the life that’s right for you, even if it doesn’t fit the traditional mold. Today’s guest, Jamela Black, shares her journey from divorce to embracing solo motherhood by choice. At 37, shortly after her marriage ended, Jamela’s mother suggested she consider having children through a sperm donor. Jamela knew she wasn’t interested in dating and was clear about the qualities she wanted to pass down to her future children. With her mom’s support, she...

What happens when you feel a deep desire for motherhood, but life doesn't look the way you thought it would? Today's guest, Whitney Foley, shares her story of moving forward with her dream of becoming a mom, despite not having a partner by her side. Whitney’s candid and open-hearted approach to sharing her journey online has made her a source of support and encouragement for many women in similar situations. “If you have this strong desire to be a mom, what are you waiting for?” - Whitney Foley

Today on the podcast, I get to introduce you to my dear friend and community member, Virginia Drader. Ginny is a perfect example of designing the life of your dreams, even when things don’t always go according to plan. After becoming a single mom by chance in her late 20s, Ginny spent the next decade embracing her career and motherhood. But after an unexpected pregnancy followed by a miscarriage in 2022, she realized that her dream of having another child was still very much...

At a certain point, the reality of our finite fertility hits every single woman who desires motherhood. Suddenly, waiting for partnership no longer feels like the safest bet. When this realization hit today’s guest, Valerie Bauman, she knew she had to take control of her own destiny. Valerie shares her journey to solo motherhood during the pandemic, a time when dating seemed nearly impossible. At 38, she realized she couldn't wait for the perfect scenario of meeting someone, dating, and...

Why does it seem harder than ever for accomplished, educated women to find a compatible partner? If you’ve found yourself stuck in a cycle of endless dating or wondering why the men you meet don’t quite measure up, you’re not alone. In this episode, I chat with Marcia Inhorn, a medical anthropologist and author of "Motherhood on Ice:The Mating Gap and Why Women Freeze Their Eggs", to discuss her decade-long research on why so many successful women are turning to egg freezing as they navigate...

My final guest of this season is Ashley Coates, a longtime Instagram friend and solo mom by choice living in Portland, Oregon. When Ashley decided to pursue solo motherhood, she decided to ask a close friend to be her known donor. What happened next feels almost too good to be true. Tune in as Ashley shares her experience of navigating conception, pregnancy and birth with a known donor and the unexpected joy of extending her family from coast to coast.

In this episode, I’m so happy to welcome back a fellow SMBC and podcaster, Alisha Burns. Alisha and her 4 year old daughter live in Australia, where she is the creative mind behind No Need for Prince Charming - an instagram account turned podcast and now an anthology chronicling the stories of 20 Australian SMBCs. Alicia is the founder of the Solo Mum Society, which supports Australian SMBCs as well. She is passionate about empowering other women to embrace motherhood on their own terms. Our...

It’s been a goal of mine for some time to spotlight more stories of SMBC adoption here on the show, and I am so excited to bring this conversation to you today. Join me as I chat with Elizabeth Friedland, a remarkable solo foster mom and adoptive mother who has opened her home and heart to foster children since 2016, and eventually adopted her beloved son Jack in 2019. Beyond her personal commitments, Elizabeth is a powerhouse of compassion, spearheading community initiatives like the...

I’m excited to share my conversation with Emily Driscoll, one of my dearest friends here in Austin who is here to discuss her inspiring journey to solo motherhood through adoption. Emily always knew she wanted to be a mom and after growing weary of the dating apps, she began to see solo motherhood as a viable path. In this episode, Emily shares the details of her adoption journey, from the initial research to finally bringing her children home. We also talk about the origin of our sweet...

In this episode, I sit down with one of my dear friends, community members and cohost of one of the Single Greatest Choice retreats, Celine Charlotte. Celine is a 7-figure business coach, entrepreneur, and brand-new SMBC. I was lucky enough to connect with Celine at the beginning of her whirlwind journey to solo motherhood, and in this episode we dish on the whole thing, from the initial fear of freezing her eggs to finding empowerment in choosing her own path. Celine shares how listening to...

In this episode, you’ll meet Luisa, a single mother by choice living in Colombia. Luisa spent her twenties and thirties traveling the world, earning a PhD, starting a business, and expecting to find her way to motherhood the traditional way. A breakup in her late 30s led her to the decision to freeze her eggs and, several years later, to return to those eggs and donor sperm in order to become a mom all on her own. Today, Luisa shares her experience of what led her to choose the solo mom...

When it comes to finding the perfect donor, sometimes it seems that turning to one of the major cryobanks is the only option. This week, I'll introduce you to Danielle Winston, a visionary who has created a better way. Danielle and her wife Paige are making waves in the fertility industry with the creation of their company, The Seed Scout. The Seed Scout is a modern concierge service for known sperm donor matchmaking. With Danielle's background as an attorney and Paige's experience as a...

If you’ve been going back and forth about whether or not to have a second child as a SMBC, you’re not alone! I frequently get asked about this topic, and it’s one that’s on my mind a lot these days. From making decisions about egg and embryo freezing to deciding on spacing between children to weighing the pros and cons of being “one and done”...there’s a lot to think about! In this episode, I’m opening the conversation and asking SMBCs with one or more kids to share their thoughts about...

When I was first considering solo parenthood, I scoured the internet for any resources and stories I could find about other women taking the SMBC route. Back in 2018 there weren't nearly as many people talking about this choice as there are today, but I know many of you are hungry for all the stories you can get about other women out there taking the plunge into solo parenthood by choice. Today’s guest is Meredith Kate, an aspiring southern California single mama by choice and the host of...

Welcome back to an all-new season of The Single Greatest Choice podcast! Here with me to kick off season 6 is my guest, Carla Allen, a single black woman who is currently anticipating the arrival of her first child via gestational surrogacy. After being diagnosed with Adenomyosis in 2020, Carla faced the daunting reality of infertility. But after making a pivotal medical discovery, her journey took a miraculous turn when she saw the possibility of conceiving through surrogacy, challenging her...

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Finances are a major concern for women in the single motherhood space. With the astronomical costs of medical bills and the reality of childcare expenses….things tend to add up and FAST! That’s why I’m so glad to have an insightful discussion with my guest, Keina Newell, the founder of Wealth Over Now and a dedicated financial coach specializing in empowering single women to take control of their financial destinies. Keina’s mission is rooted in guiding individuals toward creating clear...

I’m so excited to introduce you to my latest guest, Laura High, a vibrant New York actor, comedian, host of the InsemiNation podcast and a passionate advocate for donor-conceived rights. Laura's TikTok presence as "your donor-conceived person of TikTok" has made waves, drawing attention to the critical issues within the sperm donation industry. Laura shares her deeply personal journey, shedding light on the challenges of being donor-conceived. From the shocking discovery of her genetic...

This week’s episode captures a perspective I’ve wanted to bring to the podcast for a very long time. I’m so honored that Dylan Stone-Miller, aka @donordylan, agree to chat with me about his experience as a donor at one of the largest sperm banks and how that decision led to where he is today - a biological father to 97 offspring and an advocate for better regulations in the industry. In this episode, we explore the emotional roller coaster Dylan faced upon discovering the extent of his...

I’m frequently asked about the legal processes involved in becoming a single mom by choice. I’m no legal expert, so I invited renowned California fertility attorney Rose Pondel to shed some light on the subject. In this eye-opening episode, we explore her incredible journey from corporate law to becoming a fertility law pioneer. With 13 years of expertise, Rose sheds light on crucial decisions and the legal intricacies surrounding sperm and egg donation. She shares her insights on finding a...

Many single parents feel that their adventurous life has to be put on hold in order to raise their family. But my guest today doesn’t agree! Julie Munsch is a travel network builder, travel agent, podcaster, and business owner who is raising three kids under the age of 5 and traveling the world - all as a single mom by choice!

In this heartwarming episode, we learn about the unexpected journey of Becky Thompson, an academic turned software trainer who found love and created her family in the most unexpected way. After making the decision to pursue single motherhood at 35, Becky discovered that becoming a mom was going to be even more difficult than she originally thought. She shares with us all of the details about navigating fertility issues, visiting multiple doctors, and finding the support that carried her...