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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS8E9 Pursuing Solo Motherhood: Tara Resnick on Love, Loss, and Choosing HerselfLife doesn’t always unfold the way you imagined. For Tara, that meant rethinking everything she thought she knew about love, family, and the “perfect” timing. After years in relationships that weren’t moving toward the future she desired, she found herself at a crossroads: stay stuck waiting for someone else to come around, or start creating the life she dreamed of on her own.In this episode, Tara opens up about the heartbreak of leaving long-term relationships, the fear and uncertainty of starting over at 38, and the courage it took to finally consider solo motherhood. She shares h...2025-08-061h 03The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS8E8 Solo Parenting Older Children and Thriving in Business With SMBC Beile GrünbaumWhat does life look like a decade into solo motherhood? If you've ever wondered what’s on the other side of the baby and toddler years, this conversation with Beile Grünbaum will give you an exciting glimpse.Beile is a solo mom by choice of two sons, now 10 and 12, and her story is anything but ordinary. A former financial journalist in Denmark, Beile made the leap into solo motherhood in her late 30s and early 40s. But the transformation didn’t stop there. After being laid off while on maternity leave with her second child, she took...2025-07-231h 06The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS8E7 Finding a Known Donor and Choosing Solo Motherhood with Viveka MandhyanWhat if the desire to become a parent is strong, but the partner hasn't shown up?In this episode, I’m talking with Viveka, a school psychologist who has spent her career supporting kids and families—and who’s now navigating her own path to solo motherhood.Viveka started out as a preschool special education teacher, is certified as a yoga instructor and nature therapy guide, and brings a deeply grounded, global perspective to everything she does. She’s biracial, trilingual, a former Indian classical dancer, and one of those people who’s just naturally good with...2025-07-0959 minThe Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS8E6 Building a Strong Support System in Solo Motherhood With Therapist and SMBC Sige WeismanYou’ve probably heard the phrase, “It takes a village”, but what does that actually look like when you’re choosing to become a mom on your own?Today’s guest is the perfect example of why becoming a single mother by choice doesn’t mean you have to raise your child alone. You’ll hear exactly what it can look like to build a deeply supportive village, both before and after becoming a solo mom.In this episode, I’m joined by Sige, a psychotherapist and solo mother by choice who brings a wealth of wisdom from b...2025-06-251h 07The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS8E5 One Embryo Is All It Took: Kellyn Nagel's IVF Story as a Single Mother by ChoiceWhat happens when you only get one viable embryo and it’s your only shot at becoming a mom? For Kellyn, her single embryo became the greatest gift of her life.Today’s guest is Kellyn Nagel, a fellow single mother by choice and dedicated attorney who represents children in foster care. Kellyn shares her emotional and financial journey through fertility as a single woman: from egg freezing after a low AMH diagnosis to IVF with frozen eggs, and ultimately to the birth of her daughter, Kellyn’s story is one of trust, resilience, and quiet courage.W...2025-06-111h 14
The SGC Village Private PodcastJune 2025: Handling Triggers as a SMBCThis month’s episode explores one of the most universal solo mom experiences: getting triggered. From offhanded comments to emotional overwhelm, we dive into why these moments hit so hard, what’s really going on beneath the surface, and how to move through them with more clarity and compassion. Katie shares real-life examples from Village members, unpacks common solo mom triggers, and walks you through two powerful tools—the self-coaching model and her five-step trigger recovery roadmap. This episode is an invitation to bring more self-awareness, gentleness, and choice to the hard moments we all face.2025-06-0132 minThe Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS8E4 Solo Parenting Two Kids After 40, With SMBC Randi MavesSolo parenting one child is a big job. Add a second baby to the mix, and do it all without a co-parent, and everything shifts.In this episode, I’m joined by Randi Maves, a solo mom by choice to two boys, four years apart. Randi wouldn’t trade this life for anything, but she’s honest about how intense it can be juggling two different stages of parenting on her own.From navigating daycare drop-offs and picky eaters to handling preschooler meltdowns while sleep-training a newborn, Randi gets honest about what the daily juggle really...2025-05-281h 12The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS8E3 Dating as a Single Mother by Choice With Erin RussellThe desire to share life with a partner doesn’t just disappear when we choose to start our families on our own. And it doesn’t have to. Today’s new episode is a beautiful reminder that both things can be true: you can want motherhood and partnership, and you don’t have to give up one to have the other.At 35, Erin Russell was faced with the hard realization that her family line would end with her if she didn’t pursue parenthood soon, so she started seriously considering solo motherhood. But right as she was preparing...2025-05-1458 minThe Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS8E2 Expanding Your Family as a SMBC: Lauren Harris’s Journey to Three KidsExpanding your family as a single mother by choice isn’t always easy — but many solo moms desire more than one child, and today’s conversation is a beautiful example of how it can unfold.Lauren — a returning guest and seasoned SMBC — shares her journey from welcoming her first daughter to expanding her family with twins, all in just a few years. Along the way, she navigated fertility treatments, postpartum health challenges, and the daily demands of solo parenting... while never losing sight of her dream to grow her family despite her fertility challenges.As you might...2025-04-301h 08The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS8E1 Inside the SGC Retreat: Curveballs, Self-Compassion and the Magic of Letting GoI recently wrapped up one of the most unpredictable SMBC retreats I’ve ever hosted, and I’m still unpacking all the lessons it had to teach me. This solo episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when things go completely off-script, and how self-compassion, surrender, and unexpected moments of connection carried me through.This isn’t your typical retreat recap. It’s a story about what happens when you let go of the plan and lean into trust, even when things go sideways. As someone who talks a lot about self-compassion and mindset, this experience gave me...2025-04-1639 minThe Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionWelcome to The Single Greatest ChoiceYou 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 navigating pregnancy without a partner. Wherever you are in your journey, The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you.Hosted by Katie Bryan, a...2025-04-1502 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS7E9 My Story: How & Why I Chose to Have a Baby on My OwnFor most of my life, I believed that finding the right partner was the key to starting a family. I spent nearly 20 years searching for the perfect relationship, thinking that marriage had to come first before motherhood. But at 39, I was single and I still deeply wanted to become a mom. That’s when I decided I was done waiting. I would have a baby on my own.In this special cross-over episode, I’m the one being interviewed! Originally recorded for the Refamulating Podcast with Julia Winston, this conversation dives into my journey of reimagining family, lett...2024-12-251h 03
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS7E8 Egg Freezing, IVF & Dating as a Single Mother: Eboni K. Williams’ SMBC StoryWhen Eboni K. Williams froze her eggs, she had zero intention of using them, but she did it anyway, just in case. Years later, at 38, her perspective on motherhood shifted, and she was grateful she had taken steps to preserve her fertility. That decision gave her the freedom to pursue solo motherhood on her own timeline, using IVF to welcome the child she once wasn’t sure she wanted.In this episode, Eboni, a legal expert, journalist, and media personality, shares her egg freezing journey and how it set her up to make empowered choices about her fu...2024-12-111h 18
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS7E7 Adopting a Child as a Single Black Woman Based Overseas With SMBC Richelle CareyAre you waiting for a partner to give you the ‘green light’ to become a mom? For Richelle Carey, the answer became clear in her mid-40s: She wasn’t going to wait anymore. After freezing her eggs at 42 and attempting IVF at 46, Richelle realized she wasn’t attached to biological motherhood. What she truly wanted was to become a mom. That’s when she shifted her focus to adopting a child as a single woman while living overseas.In this episode, Richelle shares her deeply personal journey of choosing solo motherhood, navigating the adoption process as a single w...2024-11-2755 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS7E6 Kids or Childfree? Considering (Solo) Motherhood With Keltie MaguireDeciding whether to have kids is one of the most personal, and often most complex, choices a woman can make. For many, considering solo motherhood brings up even more questions: Should I wait for a partner? Can I do this on my own? What if I’m not sure I want kids at all?In this episode, I sit down with Keltie Maguire, coach and host of the Kids or Childfree Podcast, to explore what it really looks like to make an intentional decision about parenthood. Keltie grew up assuming she’d become a mom, because that’s just...2024-11-1356 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS7E5 Becoming a Single Mother by Choice After Divorce with SMBC Jamela BlackWhen Jamela’s marriage ended at 37, she wasn’t interested in dating. Instead she decided to become a Single Mother by Choice (SMBC). With a deep desire for motherhood and a clear vision of the kind of family she wanted to create, she embraced solo motherhood by choice with the full support of her mom, who even helped her choose the right sperm donor. Now, as a mother to 4-month-old twin girls, Jamela shares her journey of resilience, self-advocacy, and creating the life she truly wanted as a Black single woman.Her story is a testament to the...2024-10-301h 14
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS7E4 The Emotional & Physical Reality of IVF for Single Women with Whitney FoleyPursuing IVF as a single woman is a deeply personal decision; one that comes with emotional, physical, and financial challenges. For Whitney Foley, the desire to become a mom was stronger than her fear of doing it alone. At 34, after years of dating and waiting for the “right” partner, she realized she didn’t want to leave motherhood up to chance. Instead, she took control of her fertility and embarked on the journey to solo motherhood through IVF.Whitney opens up about the highs and lows of multiple retrievals, failed transfers, and the unwavering determination that led to the...2024-10-1656 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS7E3 From Single Mom by Chance to Choice: Virginia Drader’s Journey to Pregnancy Without a PartnerLife doesn’t always go according to plan but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on the dream of growing your family. Today’s guest, Virginia Drader, knows this journey well. After unexpectedly becoming a single mom after a divorce in her late 20s, she spent the next decade focused on her career and raising her son. But after a surprise pregnancy and miscarriage in 2022, Ginny realized her desire for another child was stronger than ever. This time, she wasn’t waiting for the right partner but made the decision to pursue pregnancy without a partner.Vir...2024-10-0250 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS7E2 Sperm Donation for Single Women: How SMBC Valerie Bauman Found the Right FitAt some point, every single woman who dreams of motherhood faces a critical question: Do I keep waiting for the right partner, or do I take control of my future? For Valerie Bauman, that moment came at 38, during the pandemic, when dating felt nearly impossible. She realized she couldn’t put her dreams on hold any longer and made the empowering decision to pursue solo motherhood on her own terms.Valerie, an investigative reporter for Newsweek and author of Inconceivable: Super Sperm Donors, Off-the-Grid Insemination, and Unconventional Family Planning, shares her deeply personal journey of finding a sp...2024-09-1849 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS7E1 Why Educated Women Are Turning to Egg Freezing With Marcia Inhorn, Author of ‘Motherhood on Ice’As more women pursue higher education and successful careers, the dating landscape is shifting. For the first time in history, women are earning more degrees than men. Could that very achievement be making it harder to find a life partner? With fewer equally educated men in the dating pool, many single women are left wondering: Should I freeze my eggs while I wait for the right relationship? Or should I rethink what motherhood looks like altogether?In this episode, I sit down with Marcia Inhorn, medical anthropologist and author of Motherhood on Ice, to explore why so ma...2024-09-041h 02The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS6, Ep 10: SMBC with a known donor, Ashley CoatesMy 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. 👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS6, Ep 9: Solo Mum Society founder, author and podcast host, Alisha BurnsWe discuss more about…..The transition from corporate life to focusing on solo motherhood.The joys and challenges of parenting during a global pandemic.Her mother’s health crisis and its impact on her responsibilities.The process of writing her book featuring stories of 20 Australian SMBCs.Strategies for achieving a better work/life balance.Prioritizing experiences over material luxuries.Tips and wisdom for other women considering the solo motherhood path.This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering or already on the path to becoming a solo mom by choice. And if you missed her previous epis...2024-07-101h 00
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS6, Ep 8: “Accidental” SMBC through foster to open adoption with Elizabeth FriedlandWe discuss more about…..Elizabeth’s journey to fostering and adoption.Balancing professional life with motherhood.The emotional and logistical challenges of fostering.dating and introducing our children to a future partner.Building and relying on a support system.Insights and advice for those considering fostering or adoption.Connect with Elizabeth!Website | Instagram | Instant Mom PodcastCheck out the Central General Store!Website | InstagramLearn more about the SGC Childbirth 101 Class for solo moms!
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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS6, Ep 7: SMBC to two through adoption with Emily DriscollWe discuss more about…..Emily's initial adoption research and the steps involved in the process.The emotional journey and uncertainties of getting matched.The costs and logistical aspects of adopting in the U.S.Adjusting to motherhood and balancing work with childcare.The importance of support and strong friendships in solo motherhood.
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com2024-06-1249 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS6, Ep 6: Celine Charlotte, a quick journey from considering to parentingWe discuss more about…..Celine's transition into embracing single motherhood.The challenges and emotional journey of egg retrieval and embryo transfer.Moving from the Netherlands to Sedona, and eventually to New York City.The vital role of community and support for SMBCs.Balancing business and motherhood, and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive influences.Celine’s birth and postpartum experience. Connect with Celine!Follow her on social media! Instagram | Website | MediaMore info about coaching and community groups at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coaching
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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS6, Ep 5: Luisa Ruge, SMBC in ColombiaWe discuss more about…..What the fertility process looks like in ColombiaThe raw emotions while undergoing IVDeciding whether or not to have a second childSupport and expectations during pregnancy and postpartum More info about 1:1 coaching, group coaching and community groups with The Single Greatest Choice at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com2024-05-1559 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS6, Ep 4: Danielle Winston, The Seed ScoutWhen Danielle and Paige were ready to grow their family, they knew the route of a traditional sperm bank wasn't right for them. They went to great lengths to find a known donor by tapping into their own network and doing a TON of legwork. After walking that path themselves, they decided to create The Seed Scout to help other families who were looking for options beyond the big, impersonal and deeply flawed major cryobanks.We discuss more about…..The journey of exploring alternative paths to parenthood beyond traditional sperm banks.The significance of building trusting relat...2024-05-0158 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS6, Ep 3: thoughts on a second child as a SMBCIf 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 growing their families. What drives thei...2024-04-1751 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS6, Ep 2: Meredith Kate, host of The Backup Plan PodcastFor years, Meredith and her gay best friend had a running joke that if they were both still single without kids by a certain point, they’d have a child together. Recently, Meredith decided it was time to take that joke seriously. In our conversation, she’ll explain more about her decision, the arrangements she’s making with her known donor, and how she’s prepping for her future life as a single mom. We discuss more about…..ICI/IUI vs IVFPrioritizing community as a single momFinding a doctor that’s right for youPractical considerations when working with...2024-04-0356 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS6, Ep 1: Carla Allen, SMBC through gestational surrogacyCarla shares her experience from exploring surrogacy options to the complex matching process and the major impact of spiritual faith on her decision-making. She also reflects on the important trust and connection required in the surrogate relationship, and the joys and challenges of pregnancy through the lens of surrogacy. Join us as Carla's story inspires and illuminates the possibilities of motherhood that go beyond conventional norms, embracing the transformative power of love as a single mom by choice.We discuss more about…..Carla’s infertility journey and Adenomyosis diagnosis.Navigating the gestational surrogacy process.The physical, ment...2024-03-2050 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionSeason 6 TrailerNew episodes coming every other Wednesday, starting March 20! Get more info and sign up for Guest Expert Workshops, Community Groups, and the SGC Directory at www.singlegreatestchoice.com.👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionNew Years Goals & Live EventJoin Katie and the community for a 90 minute collaborative New Years goal setting and celebrating event! Get signed up at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coaching. The event is Sunday, January 7 @ 6:30pm central. See you there!2024-01-0528 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS5, Ep 10: Keina Newell, Financial CoachConnect with Keina!Website | Instagram | Facebook | PodcastMentioned ResourcesMoney Files - 96 | From Finances to Motherhood: Let’s Talk Money CoachingCheck out the SGC Directory!Email Katie for the password: katie@singlegreatestchoice.comJoin us in El Cuyo, Mexico March 10-15, 2024!www.singlegreatestchoice.com/el-cuyo-2024
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com2023-12-1450 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS5, Ep 9: Laura High, donor conceived advocateIn this episode, we discuss more about…..Advocating for regulations and safety within the sperm donation industry.The dangers of excessively large sibling groups.Practical advice for prospective parents seeking donors.How to support donor-conceived children.Legislative initiatives such as the HR451 fertility fraud legislation.Connect with Laura!Follow her on social media! Instagram | Website | TikTok | Podcast Watch Laura’s TikTok video rating sperm banks Check out the SGC Directory!Email Katie for the password: katie@singlegreatestchoice.comMore info about coaching and community groups at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/co...2023-11-291h 08
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS5, Ep 8: a sperm donor's perspective with Dylan Stone-MillerIn this episode, we discuss more about…..Lack of regulation in the sperm donation industry.Dylan's personal journey, navigating the emotional complexities of moving from being an unknown to known donor.Ethical considerations and best practices for parents and donors.The shifts in attitudes among donor-conceived children as social norms and parenting practices are changing.The complexities of navigating roles and relationships with each of Dylan’s recipient families individually.Dylan's advocacy work and writing project focused on bringing more awareness to what needs to change with donor conception.Connect with Dylan!Follow him on soci...2023-11-151h 08
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS5, Ep 7: fertility law with reproductive attorney Rose PondelWe discuss more about…..Rose's transition from corporate law to fertility law.Sperm banks vs known donors: legal insights.Finding a reproductive attorney and questions to ask.Legal complexities of egg and embryo donations.Challenges in the world of fertility law.Connect with Rose!Follow her on social media! Instagram | WebsiteMore info about coaching and community groups at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coaching
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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS5, Ep 6: travel tips with travel network innovator and SMBC Julie MunschIn our conversation, Julie takes us through the hurdles of healing from past traumas, addressing fertility challenges, and how she first became a mom. She is extremely passionate about parents teaching their children how to become a part of their lives and encourages moms to take that vacation, kids in tow! She provides incredible tips on traveling with kids as a single parent that you will not want to miss. Trust me, she’s the expert, so get ready to take some notes!We discuss more about…..Fitting our children into our lives, not the other way...2023-10-181h 02
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS5, Ep 5: first comes baby carriage with now-coupled SMBC with Becky ThompsonIn this episode, we discuss more about…..Becky’s decision to be a single mom by choice.Fertility issues and the importance of finding a doctor you can trust.Seeking support through online communities.Dating as a single mom by choice.How Becky unexpectedly found love.Growing a blended family. More info about coaching and community groups at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coachingJoin us in Sedona December 29 - January 2! www.singlegreatestchoice.com/retreats-sedona-2024
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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS5, Ep 4: unconventional families with writer and SMBC thinker Sara GraybealThroughout our discussion, Sara opens up about the series of events that led to the birth of her son, Micah, as well as her deliberate (sort of) decision to embrace single motherhood. We explore the advantages and challenges of co-parenting, examine the various choices available for expanding one's family with a second child, and gain insights into her journey within the coaching realm.We discuss more about…..Defying norms and “choosing” an unconventional family structure.Co-parenting arrangements.Pursuing new relationships as a single mom.Knowing how/when to have a second child.The significant role of connec...2023-09-2057 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS5, Ep 3: solo mum survival with Australian SMBC Rachel ToyerIn this episode, we discuss more about…..What led Rachel to desire to become a single mom by choice.The unexpected turns in the search for a donor.How she’s changed since becoming a mom.Navigating pregnancy and postpartum while doing it solo.Launching her Instagram account and handling the critics. Connect with Rachel!Follow her on social media! Instagram | Facebook Mentioned ResourcesInstagram Reel on the psychological damage of not having a dad.We Are Family by Susan Golombok: https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Family-Transformation-Children/dp/1541758641 More i...2023-09-0645 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS5, Ep 2: postpartum doula, lactation & sleep consultant and SMBCElizabeth wears multiple hats as a postpartum doula, lactation counselor (soon-to-be consultant), infant massage instructor, and infant sleep consultant. After years of dedicated work, she took a courageous step towards single parenthood and welcomed her son in the midst of the pandemic. Join us as we delve into her fascinating journey, exploring her roles as a supportive professional and a mother who embraces the beauty of non-traditional family structures.We discuss more about…..Elizabeth's journey to becoming a single parent.Her unique experience of selecting a donor.How she’s preparing for baby #2.Navigating career paths and...2023-08-2352 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS5, Ep 1: chosen family with Kiara Rae Schuh, donor conceived daughter of a SMBCThrough her work as an author and speaker, Kiara has been on a transformative path connecting with donor-conceived children and prospective parents, opening the door to a world often overlooked in mainstream narratives. In our conversation, she describes more about her journey of self-discovery, meeting her donor siblings, and the beauty of creating her own family on her terms.We discuss more about…..Writing Chosen Family and connecting with donor-conceived children.The power of honesty and representation in shaping Kiara's positive story.Redefining family and embracing the concept of chosen family.Building strong bonds with donor si...2023-08-0955 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS4, Ep 10: Meet Chekwube, SMBC to beIn 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 about her work through her website: https://codanladi.com/
More info about coaching and...2023-06-1450 minThe Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS4, announcement - Katie needs your help!www.singlegreatestchoice.com/courses
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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS4, Ep 9: Meet Halima, SMBC to beI 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 her absolute...2023-05-2448 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS4, Ep 8: Meet Meghann, SMBC to twoMeghann 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 her two children.
You can connect with Meg on the Quora platfrom @Meghann Kaiser.
For more information...2023-05-1036 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS4, Ep 7: meet Anna, almost a single mother by choiceIn 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 more information about coaching, community groups, and the Single Greatest Choice Yoga + Coaching Retreat...2023-04-2644 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS4, Ep 6: two years as an SMBC with Katie B.In this episode, Katie mentions @giftearlybird, an investing app where you can save for your child's future. If you create an account and use the code gifteb.co/3FZc2ob, you'll automatically get $15 deposited in your child's account. The app is super cool and customer service is excellent. I highly recommend this method of creating a little nest egg for your little one's future!
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at k...2023-04-1247 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS4, Ep 5: meet Christina, SMBCChristina 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 Single Greatest Choice Coaching & Community Groups over at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coaching👩👧👦The Single Greate...2023-03-2958 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptiontransformationKatie 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!2023-03-2220 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS4, Ep 4: meet Anne, single mother by choice 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 opportunities at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coaching
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage o...2023-03-1558 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS4, Ep 3: books for your child's bookshelfwww.myperfectfamilybook.com@myperfectfamilybook@noneedforprincecharmingwww.thejourneytoyouchildrensbook.com@thejourneytoyouchildrensbook"You're My Little..." boardbook series by Nicola Edwards and illustrated by Natalie Marshallwww.pinholepress.com for creating your own spiral-bound board books to tell your child's storyThe Single Greatest Choice Coachingwww.singlegreatestchoice.com/retreatswww.singlegreatestchoice.com/coachingGet Unstuck Week, March 13-17 - one hour coaching session on the topic of your choice, $55/hour - filling up fastSGC Community Group - Thursdays, March 23...2023-03-0131 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS4, Ep 2: meet Liz, single mother by choiceIn 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 one: research, research, research, then jump off the cliff! I am sure so many of you will relate to Liz's journey...2023-02-1540 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS4, Ep 1: meet Lindsay, single mother by choiceWelcome 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👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Villag...2023-02-0151 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS3 Bonus: 2022 end of year update with Katie B.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!👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
2022-12-2345 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or Adoptionthe last 90 days of 2022Join 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!2022-10-0220 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS3, Ep 5: using coaching strategies to choose the "perfect" donorIn this episode, Katie shares her favorite coaching tools by applying them to the sometimes emotional experience of choosing a donor as a solo parent. To learn more about these top 3 tools, visit:The Life Coach School Podcast by Brooke Castillo, Master Coach InstructorSelf Compassion by Kristin Neff, PhDThe Work of Byron KatieYou'll also learn about some upcoming ways to work with Katie, including very limited availability for one-on-one coaching, an upcoming discussion group in Oct-Nov, group coaching in Dec 2022, and the first ever Single Greatest Choice yoga and coaching retreat in Summer 2023! Find out mo...2022-08-3139 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS3, Ep 4: choosing a known donor with Stephanie & PorterKatie talks donor selection with Stephanie, solo mom to Porter George. Stephanie made the shift from considering an open ID donor through a cryobank to selecting a known donor after doing research on the perspectives of donor conceived individuals. You can follow Stephanie and Porter @mamasteph_np on Instagram!👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
2022-07-201h 07
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS3, Ep 3: five SMBCs share how they chose their donorIn this episode, five women share their stories and perspective about choosing a donor on the path to becoming a Single Mother by Choice.👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
2022-06-2942 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS3, Ep 2: a surprise donor sibling connection with Holly & TatianaHolly and Katie describe an unbelievable discovery on the path to solo motherhood. You don't want to miss this story! 👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
2022-05-1841 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS3, Ep 1: a donor connection with Merav & NoaKatie has a conversation with another SMC who shares her donor. That's right, our kids are biological half siblings! Connecting with donor sibling families has been a highlight on the SMC path. This conversation will give you an idea of why!👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
2022-04-2759 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS2 Bonus: one year as a SMBC with Katie B.👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
2022-04-2031 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS2 Bonus: I'm (kinda) back! - an update from the trenches with Katie B.👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
2022-02-0832 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS2 Bonus: Sarah Parente, Sacred Work Doulahttps://www.sacredworkdoula.com/
IG: @sacredworkdoula👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
2021-06-2555 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS2 Bonus: Katie's birth story and postpartum experience👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
2021-06-1150 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS2, Ep 8: taking a break from the pod and a bonus mini-episodeIn this episode, I mention a few courses I am working through in my final weeks of pregnancy. Here are links in case you are interested:The Real Deal Childbirth Education (local to Austin, but currently online via Zoom)The Positive Birth Company Hypnobirthing Digital PackBetter Birth Stories Online Hypnobirthing CourseAustin Born Infant CPR + Choking + Safety Course (online, on demand)Taking Cara Babies - First Five Months Bundle
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, commu...2021-02-2415 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS2, Ep 7: a "thinker's" perspective on considering solo motherhoodTalitha is a successful, single woman in her 30s who has always known she wanted to be a mom. She took proactive steps in her early thirties to preserve her fertility, but now that she’s into her mid-thirties, she’s questioning what’s next. Should she freeze more eggs? Maybe embryos? Keep searching for that partner and a more traditional route to motherhood, or start considering doing it on her own? Talitha is open and honest about the struggles of being in the midst of this difficult choice of what to do about our finite fertility when life doesn’t work o...2021-02-1745 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS2, Ep 6: solo foster to adoptive mama, LindsayLindsay shares her story of choosing to pursue solo motherhood through the foster-to-adopt system in the Los Angeles area. Listen as she shares the ins and outs of the process, as well as her own thoughts and feelings about marriage, dating, solo parenting and more. Lindsay shares great tips and advice for anyone considering solo parenthood, whether through pregnancy, fostering or adoption. I know you are going to fall in love with her big heart and generous spirit. Thank you Lindsay for sharing your story!
You can connect with Lindsay at:
llamallamafostermomma@gmail.com
Instagram @mysocalledfosterlife👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to su...2021-02-1055 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS2, Ep 5: Whitney Bischoff Angel, fertility nurse and patient advocate at OVA Egg FreezingThis week’s guest is Whitney Bischoff Angel, and egg freezing nurse specialist at Ova Egg Freezing in Chicago. Fertility preservation is her career path, but it is also quite personal. Whitney chose to freeze her own eggs back in 2013, and she used her experience on the reality TV series The Bachelor as a platform to bring awareness to issues of women’s reproductive health and fertility. In this episode, Whitney will share about her own experience with egg freezing and motherhood, and she will also provide valuable information for listeners who are just beginning to explore fertility preservation through egg fre...2021-02-0349 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS2, Ep 4: cancer previvor and double donor SMBC with MaggieThis week I had the opportunity to talk with Maggie, who learned she has a gene mutation that put her at significantly higher risk for both breast and ovarian cancer. So on top of dealing with the ticking of the biological clock that we all hear to a certain extent, Maggie had even more pressing biological matters to address on her path to motherhood. To me, Maggie’s story stands out because these are exactly the kinds of circumstances that can make us feel hopeless and helpless, like a victim in our own story...unless we chose to write a di...2021-01-2753 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS2, Ep 3: solo mom by chance and then by choice, a decade apart with HeatherHeather is a single mom by chance to a preteen boy and a single mom by choice to a baby girl. In this episode, she shares the differences in those two experiences, as well as the joys and struggles of parenting solo. Heather is positive and real about her unconventional path to motherhood. You can find her on Instagram @momversuswild, and watch out for her forthcoming blog www.momversuswild.com, which will be full of tips and tricks for single motherhood!👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SG...2021-01-2048 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS2 Bonus Takeover: 50 First Dates on The Life Unscripted Podcast with Kristy KatzmannToday I am doing something I've never done before and sharing an episode of another podcast with you. Kristy Katzmann, host of The Life Unscripted Podcast, generously invited me to be a guest on her new show. Together, we recap my journey to solo motherhood including going on over 50 first dates in order to meet my partner before deciding to embark on becoming a single mother by choice. Whether you've heard my story before or not, I hope you enjoy this recap and the perspective hindsight has given me. Please make sure to go over and subscribe to The Life...2021-01-151h 03
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS2, Ep 2: preconception health coach and holistic nutritionist with Naturally NoraNora DeBora is a Preconception Health Coach, Holistic Nutritionist and Yoga Instructor who helps women prepare their bodies for pregnancy and have a healthy baby after age 30. Nora’s connection to the topics we discuss on the show is both personal and professional. While her signature coaching program, Holistic Pregnancy Prep, teaches women to naturally achieve their best health before pregnancy so that mind and body are in the most optimal state to get pregnant, Nora is also a 37 year old single woman who’s passionate about preserving and optimizing her own fertility, as well as exploring the idea of solo...2021-01-1355 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS2, Ep 1: Clinical Psychologist, Financial Therapist and SMBC with Dr. TraciDr. Traci is a black, immigrant, queer single mother by choice, who came to the decision to parent alone after surviving an infertility diagnosis and pregnancy loss. She was born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago, where most of her family still lives. After moving to the United States for college and later, grad school, she’s made a life here as a psychologist who specializes in child, adolescent, and family psychology. Dr. Traci is passionate about mental health and access to care, particularly for minority and marginalized people.
Dr. Traci hosts the podcast Healthy, Wealthy Roots - a show born fr...2021-01-0646 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionSeason 2 is here!👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
2020-12-3105 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1 Bonus: Molly Hawkey, host of Spermcast PodcastMolly Hawkey is an actor, writer, comedian and host of the podcast SpermCast. In this episode, Katie and Molly talk about the decision to become single mothers by choice, our processes to become pregnant, and what it's been like to go through this experience publicly as podcast hosts. Molly is hilarious and open and has taught the SMC community so much about fertility and conception, miscarriage and pregnancy. I am so grateful that Molly was willing to share her time and her wisdom with us on the show! 👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC...2020-09-3037 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1 Bonus: Kristy Katzmann, star of Labor of LoveKristy Katzmann is most recently the star of Fox's new reality show, Labor of Love, which highlights the journey of a woman who "has it all," except one thing... a family of her own. At 40 and single, Kristy began actively researching and planning to pursue motherhood on her own when the opportunity to be cast on a show (that was quite literally her life) crossed her path.
She said "yes" in a last effort to meet "the one" or to be sure of her path to motherhood as a Single Mother by Choice. It was her greatest hope that by...2020-09-021h 07
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1 Bonus: Katie's Pregnancy Update & the Podcast CommunityFollow Katie on Instagram for the pictures from this episode.New Group: www.facebook.com/groups/singlegreatestchoice
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com2020-08-2620 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 21: season one finale with guest updateswww.singlegreatestchoice.comIG @single_greatest_choice
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com2020-08-1244 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 20: Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, fertility physician at Fora FertilityYou can find Dr. Crawford at:Instagram @nataliecrawfordmdTikTok @nataliecrawfordmdYouTube - Natalie Crawford, MDhttps://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/As a Woman Podcast
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com2020-08-0558 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 19: the path to mama with MeccaIn this episode, you'll hear about:how Mecca was blindsided by premature diminished ovarian reserve at age 36choosing to create embryos with donor sperm for fertility preservationthe importance of talking with a reproductive psychologist as part of your fertility treatmentwhat to consider when choosing a donorhow race considerations can impact donor selectiongoing through round after round of egg retrieval to bank embryos for the futureMecca's top three pieces of advice for other women on the path to solo motherhoodYou can connect with Mecca on Instagram @thepathtomama
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in...2020-07-291h 00
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS 1, Ep 18: all about coaching with Katie B.In this episode, Katie referenced:The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke CastilloThe Work of Byron KatieChristine HasslerSelf Compassion with Dr. Kristin NeffTo learn more about working with me as your coach, visit www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coaching. I'd love to work with you!
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com2020-07-2227 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 17: becoming a solo parent after grief with Shelle LynnAfter the unexpected death of her husband, Shelle became a life and grief coach to support other women through loss. She also became a solo mom via donor conception. Join us as we talk about grief, donor selection, pregnancy, coaching, and much more.
You can learn more about Shelle's coaching at www.shellelynncoaching.com and find her on Instagram @shellelynncoaching. 👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
2020-07-1535 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 16: making babies alone (with a friend) with Jess & LaurenJess & Lauren and two friends living in South Florida. After years of navigating the dating world and concluding that "all the men were shit", the two friends decided to go to a sperm bank and create babies on the own. Now the friends each have a daughter and they are building houses next door to each other...sounds like a dream come true! You can find out more about Jess and Lauren's story on Instagram @making_babies_alone.👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 15: The New Mom Boss with Kallista AndersenIn this episode, you will learn about:the importance of “building your village"how to create your “4th trimester” postpartum nesting planpreparing for the “5th trimester” as you reenter work and social lifeKallista’s connection to the Single Greatest Choice community as an egg donorKatie and Kallista “rebrand” SMCs as “single mothers by intention”You can learn more about Kallista and her work at www.newmomboss.com and @newmomboss on Instagram.
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats...2020-07-0147 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 14: no need for prince charming with Alisha BurnsIn this episode, you will hear about:Alisha’s marriage and fertility journey in her early thirtiesthe loss of Alisha’s first baby, Jeremyrebuilding life after lossconsiderations of donor conceptionAlisha’s experience with two rounds of IVFthe hidden blessings of giving birth during a pandemicAlisha’s birth storypost-partum tips for SMCs and other fantastic SMC adviceFollow Alisha on Instagram @noneedforprincecharming
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie...2020-06-2440 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 13: the hardest and greatest choice with SummerIn this episode, you’ll hear about:overcoming the “shame” of becoming an SMChow fertility preservation eventually led to conception of two daughters via IVFconnecting with the choice mom communityhow Summer finally got clear on “pulling the trigger” to become an SMCthe joys of motherhoodthe importance of building community and creating your teamwhy it was important to Summer to have two children as a choice momletting go of regretsSummer’s YouTube video series for choice moms!Find Summer @summerlovret on Instagram and on YouTube!
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC...2020-06-1747 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 12: Questioning motherhood with CEO at Steadfast Life, Whitney RoehlFind out more about Steadfast Life Coaching:www.steadfastlifecoaching.com@SteadfastLifeCoaching
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com2020-06-0338 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 11: SMBC and creator of the Embie app, Ravid IsraelIn this episode, you will hear about:how cervical cancer acted as a fertility wake-up call for Ravidwhat it's like to try to conceive via IVF in a new relationshiphow Ravid used data and mindset to find success after 5 rounds of IVFRavid's experience of going through a breakup in the midst of fertility treatmentpregnancy as an SMCfertility treatment and donor conception in Israel vs. the U.S.all about the Embie app!advice for advocating for yourselfCheck out the Embie app at https://embieapp.com/, and follow Ravid on Instagram for regular updates @embie2baby2020-05-2754 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 10: single motherhood by choice and mindset with JulietIn this episode, you will hear:knowing when it's time to "pull the trigger" and become an SMCmoving into confidence and empowermentbenefits of single motherhood by choicebenefits of PGS testingpreparing your body for IVFmindset and single motherhoodpregnancy and preparing for motherhood during a pandemicletting go of blaming our past, ourselves, and other peopleadvice for women considering single motherhoodBooks referenced in this episode:Brighton Baby by Roy DittmanIt Starts with the Egg by Rebecca Fett
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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 9: choosing platonic coparenting with SarahIn this episode, you will hear:considering single motherhood by choice discovering platonic coparenting and modamily.comhow Sarah "dated" her coparent and decided to take the plungethe process of getting pregnant with a platonic coparentpregnancy and living arrangements for coparentingthe pros and cons of platonic coparentingwhy you should potentially consider platonic coparentingdating while coparentingFind out more about platonic coparenting at https://www.modamily.com/
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. R...2020-05-1353 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1 Bonus: processing emotionsIn this episode, Katie references and draws upon these teachers:Dr. Kristin Neff, Self CompassionBrooke Castillo, The Life Coach School PodcastChristine Hassler, Over It and On With It & Expectation HangoverByron Katie, The Work
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com2020-05-1016 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 8: when solo motherhood is Plan A with EmmaIn this episode, you will hear: why Emma feels comfortable with and actually prefers the idea of single motherhood over a more "traditional" family structure family structure and the idea of "chosen family" trusting divine timing and being in the right energy to conceive are there ethical concerns with bringing a child into the world right now? carrying on the family name choosing a sperm donor in the U.K. the importance of choosing the right clinic the difference between the NHS and private healthcare in the states advice for women who are questioning if, when and how they will become m...2020-05-0642 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 7: The Wholesome Fertility Method with Michelle OravitzIn this episode, you'll hear:how Michelle'e experience with acupuncture in her twenties led to her eventual career pivotcombining acupuncture and hypnosis to treat both the body and the mindhow to start paying attention to signals your body is giving about your own fertility, including tracking basal body temperature and other signs of ovulationhow environmental toxins can affect hormoneshow supplements can increase fertilitythe importance of creating calm and balance in the body through mindfulness and breathworkbringing spirituality into reproductive medicineThe Wholesome Fertility Method, a seven-week online programpreparing for and detoxing after and IVF/egg freezing cyclehow to choose a...2020-04-2938 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 6: finding hope in the midst of heartbreak with KristaConnect with Krista and see photographs of some of what's mentioned in the episode @project.pickle on Instagram.Learn more at www.singlegreatestchoice.com and @single_greatest_choice on Instagram.
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com2020-04-2254 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 5: on mentoring and single motherhood by choice with BrendaIn this episode, you'll hear about:how Brenda had to make a now-or-never choice about motherhood at age 37the importance of having an SMC communitywhy you should consider egg freezingwhy statistics don't always matter...and then we talk about a bunch of unverified statistics!using donor embryosadoption vs. pregnancyparenting donor conceived childrenadvocating for awareness of non-traditional family structuresBrenda's upcoming memoir, Kindness Among UsTo connect with Brenda, you can follow her @notnuclearfamilies on Instagram.Learn more at www.singlegreatestchoice.com and @single_greatest_choice on Instagram.
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support yo...2020-04-1540 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 4: ready for motherhood at 30 with GloriaIn this episode, you'll hear about:how Gloria decided she was ready to become a momhow connecting with other women through social media makes considering single motherhood easierhow loss impacts the desire for motherhoodhow COVID-19 is affecting Gloria's TTC plansthe process of choosing a donorthoughts about choosing a donor outside of your own raceworrying about the ways we might screw up our kidsdating while planning to become an SMCsharing TTC plans with family and friendsGloria's post-baby plans
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SG...2020-04-0846 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 3: on choosing single motherhood with ChelseaIn this episode, you'll hear about:deciding to become a single mother by choicethe importance of creating strong communitythe process of choosing a donorhow the corona virus has interrupted plans to TTCwhat Chelsea has learned that she wishes she'd known earlierthe frustration of spending large amounts of money to get pregnant , while couples often get pregnant "for free"how other people have reacted to her decision to become a mom on her ownconsidering whether to have more than one donor-conceived childwhy you may or may not want to search for Facebook groups that connect you to recipients who...2020-04-011h 02
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 2: my fertility storyYou'll hear Katie reference her fantastic reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Natalie Crawford. Dr. Crawford has a podcast and YouTube channel that provide incredible information for any woman, whether you are trying to conceive or not. Check out her website HERE.Learn more at www.singlegreatestchoice.com and @single_greatest_choice on Instagram.
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com2020-03-2542 min
The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or AdoptionS1, Ep 1: welcome to the single greatest choiceReferenced in this episode:EverlyWell At Home Ovarian Reserve Test (this is the one Katie used)EverlyWell Women's Fertility TestThe Modern Fertility Test (this company also provides a TON of great research!)Learn more at www.singlegreatestchoice.com and @single_greatest_choice on Instagram.
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com2020-03-1815 min