Join me for an engaging conversation with Sara Graybeal, an accomplished writer, podcast host and life coach, as we delve into her distinctive approach to family dynamics. In this conversation, Sara shares her own story of solo motherhood, partly by chance but also by choice, and how that has impacted her thinking and her life's work. Sara's expertise lies in providing guidance to mothers aiming to raise socially conscious, anti-racist children, along with assisting women navigating the...

This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Rachel Toyer, a solo mum to Arlo (age 3) and teacher living in Adelaide, South Australia. Rachel is the hilarious creative genius behind the instagram account @solo_mum_survival, where she creates content that gives a window into what parenting a toddler solo is really like. We’ll dive into the defining moments that have shaped her journey and celebrate the beauty of creating your own path as a single mom by choice.

In this episode, I'm joined by a true advocate for families, Elizabeth Eirwood, whose journey into the world of child and family care began early on and has evolved into an empowering story of creating her own family as a single mother by choice.

Welcome back to a new season of The Single Greatest Choice! In this emotionally engaging episode, I talk with Kiara Schuh, a 26-year-old donor-conceived woman whose debut memoir, "Chosen Family," redefines society's notion of the "traditional family."

In this episode, Katie interviews another yet another smart, creative, soulful and wise SMBC in the making (seriously...I am so blown away by the women who are making this choice. It never gets old!). Chekwube is a 31 year old Black queer femme novelist, poet, artist, and professor living and working in Los Angeles. Her warmth and intentionality shine through, as well as her desire for motherhood. I hope you enjoy meeting her as much as I did! You can connect with Chekwube and learn more...

This is just a quick announcement to let you know a few things -the final episode of this podcast season will be coming to you next Wednesday, then Katie and The Single Greatest Choice will be taking a break from podcasting, coaching and groups until the end of July. In the meantime, Katie is working on creating SGC mini-courses that cover lots of the same topics as her coaching work and podcast - how to know if you're ready, the fertility process, choosing a donor, etc. Katie plans to...

I dare you to listen to this episode and NOT be inspired! Halima is a woman who is living life to it's fullest. A few years back, she began the process of shedding every part of life that didn't feel like the truest version of herself - and I am not talking about cleaning out her closet. We are talking about the big things...her job, her marriage, her home - Halima let it all go in order to pursue her deepest desire for motherhood. I am so excited for you to meet my friend and share in...

Meghann shares her incredible story of overcoming loss and serious health complications while on her path to solo motherhood. Listen to hear how she beat the odds and stopped at nothing to create her beautiful family as a solo mom to two beautiful donor-embryo conceived kids. Meghann is a trauma surgeon, a pregnancy loss survivor and an amputee. She's had many opportunities to allow circumstances to drag her down, but she's risen above them all to create a beautiful life for herself and...

In this episode, Katie talks to friend and former coaching client Anna. Anna worked with Katie back in early 2021 as she pursued her own solo mom journey in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic. After a significant breakup and a move back to her hometown, Anna decided to continue dating while she waited for the covid-19 vaccine to become widely available before she began trying to conceive with a donor. This episode tells Anna's story - one that didn't turn out the way she planned! For...

Miles turns 2 this week and Katie is celebrating two years as a solo mom here on the pod! In this episode, I took your questions and gave two answers to each in order to celebrate Miles's second birthday. Listen in and learn all kinds of random stuff (my apologies for how incredible random it turned out...this was recorded late at night with very little planning and lots of pausing because I've had a gnarly cough for over a month, thanks to daycare germs!)

Christina Bernhard is a SMBC in Austin, Texas who Katie feels lucky to call a friend. Katie and Christina connected first on Instagram, then in real life. They share a passion for thought work and self-coaching, and both have used these tools to create a life they truly love as single mothers by choice. You'll love getting to know Christina, and I hope you'll go follow her and meet her gorgeous baby girl Aria over on Instagram @mschristinab. As always, you can find more info about the...

Katie had a night off from parenting, and instead of drinking wine and reading an amazing novel (The Arc by Tory Hoen - you should definitely check it out!), she ended up recording this unscripted podcast about why she's hosting the Single Greatest Choice Retreat in El Cuyo, Mexico June 28-July 2 and why you might consider joining. Learn more at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/retreats and schedule a call with Katie if you think you might be interested. It's the trip of a lifetime!

In this episode, Katie chats with her friend and coaching client, Anne. Anne found the Single Greatest Choice community just as she was beginning her journey to conceive her baby girl. In this episode, Anne divulges what it's like to move forward with solo motherhood while still holding a deep desire for both partnership and travel. Anne is someone who will inspire you to go after it all! You can find her on instagram @alyneis424. Find out more about SGC coaching and community group...

In this episode, Katie shares some of her favorite books and resources for explaining and normalizing donor conception with her toddler. Check them out!

In this episode, Katie talks with friend and former coaching client, Liz. While exploring the idea of solo motherhood by choice, Liz came across The Single Greatest Choice podcast and became one of Katie's early one-on-one coaching clients. You'll hear us discuss our shared apprehensions about conceiving via donor sperm and raising donor-conceived children. Spoiler alert: Liz worked through her concerns and is now a solo mama to the most adorable baby girl, Mira! Her process is a familiar...

Welcome to a new season of the podcast! In this episode, Katie chats with her friend and coaching client, Lindsay. Lindsay first found Katie through the Single Greatest Choice podcast, then chose to participate in both Group Coaching and the first ever Single Greatest Choice Community Group. Lindsay shares her journey to solo motherhood and some of the resources that have helped her along the way. You can find out more about SGC coaching opportunities at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coaching

Catch up with Katie after a long break from the podcast. Hear answers to your questions about solo motherhood, the latest on coaching and retreats, and find out Katie's favorite parts of life with a 20 month old toddler!

Join Katie in focusing on personal goals through a lens of self compassion and curiosity in the final quarter of 2022, so that you can start 2023 a better version of yourself. More info on Instagram - follow @single_greatest_choice to play along!

In this episode, Katie shares her favorite coaching tools by applying them to the sometimes emotional experience of choosing a donor as a solo parent. Listen to learn about Katie's favorite tools and how to apply them, and also to learn about opportunities to work with Katie!

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In this episode, five women share their stories and perspective about choosing a donor on the path to becoming a Single Mother by Choice.

Holly and Katie describe an unbelievable discovery on the path to solo motherhood. You don't want to miss this story!