Explore every episode of the podcast The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Thei
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| S7, Ep 2: Super Sperm Donors, Off-the-Grid Insemination, & Unconventional Family Planning with Valerie Bauman | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:49:09 | |
Valerie Bauman, is an investigative reporter for Newsweek, solo mother by choice, and author of one of my favorite memoirs in the solo moms space, Inconceivable:Super Sperm Donors, Off-the-Grid Insemination, and Unconventional Family Planning. I devoured Valerie’s book during a 30-hour airport layover, and by the time I finished, I felt like I had spent the day with her, getting to know her as a friend. We dive deep into Valerie’s journey, from her experience considering sperm banks or a close friend to ultimately finding a known donor on Facebook. She openly discusses the emotional challenges of navigating this path, including a heartbreaking miscarriage, before welcoming her now 3.5-month-old baby boy. Valerie's story is a testament to the resilience and strength of women who, as she puts it, "intentionally build what they want." Our conversation also touches on important topics such as the bioethics of the sperm donation industry, the anxiety that often accompanies pregnancy, and making empowered choices as a mother. If you’ve ever felt torn between the life you want and societal expectations, this episode will resonate deeply. In this episode, we discuss:
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, group coaching and workshops, and retreats and SMBC family trips. 👩👧👦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 | |||
| S7, Ep 1: Why Educated Women Are Turning to Egg Freezing With Marcia Inhorn, Author of ‘Motherhood on Ice’ | 04 Sep 2024 | 01:02:16 | |
In this episode on the mating gap and egg freezing, we discuss:
Marcia's insights reveal the unique struggles women face today and offer a fresh perspective on how assisted reproductive technologies are changing the landscape of motherhood. Tune in to hear more about her study, the concept of the "mating gap," and why so many women are rethinking what it means to have it all. For full show notes, visit www.singlegreatestchoice.com/podcast-feed/s7-ep1-marcia-inhorn-motherhood-on-ice 👩👧👦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 | |||
| S6, Ep 2: Meredith Kate, host of The Backup Plan Podcast | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:56:33 | |
For 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…..
Check out The Backup Plan 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.com | |||
| S6, Ep 1: Carla Allen, SMBC through gestational surrogacy | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:50:37 | |
Carla 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…..
Mentioned Resources https://www.familymatchconsulting.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.com | |||
| Season 6 Trailer | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:14:02 | |
New 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
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
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| S5, Ep 10: Keina Newell, Financial Coach | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:50:50 | |
Connect with Keina! Mentioned Resources Money Files - 96 | From Finances to Motherhood: Let’s Talk Money Coaching Check out the SGC Directory! Join 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.com | |||
| S5, Ep 9: Laura High, donor conceived advocate | 29 Nov 2023 | 01:08:33 | |
In this episode, we discuss more about…..
Check out the SGC Directory! More info about coaching and community groups at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coaching Join 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.com | |||
| S5, Ep 8: a sperm donor's perspective with Dylan Stone-Miller | 15 Nov 2023 | 01:08:29 | |
In this episode, we discuss more about…..
Connect with Dylan! Mentioned Resources
More info about coaching and retreats 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.com | |||
| S5, Ep 7: fertility law with reproductive attorney Rose Pondel | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:59:28 | |
We discuss more about…..
More info about coaching and community groups 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 Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com | |||
| S5, Ep 6: travel tips with travel network innovator and SMBC Julie Munsch | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:02:17 | |
In 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…..
Connect with Julie! Follow her on social media! Instagram | Website |Podcast – Launching Nov 2023 – Sign up to receive updates Mentioned Resources - Check out these resorts with baby clubs & childcare options! All can be booked with Julie’s agency – www.influencedtravelagency.com More info about coaching and community groups at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coaching Join us in Sedona December 29 - January 2! www.singlegreatestchoice.com/retreats-sedona-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.com | |||
| S5, Ep 5: first comes baby carriage with now-coupled SMBC with Becky Thompson | 04 Oct 2023 | 01:03:27 | |
In this episode, we discuss more about…..
More info about coaching and community groups at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coaching Join us in Sedona December 29 - January 2! www.singlegreatestchoice.com/retreats-sedona-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.com | |||
| S5, Ep 4: unconventional families with writer and SMBC thinker Sara Graybeal | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:57:13 | |
Throughout 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…..
Mentioned Resources Lunchbreak Journaling For Moms: https://www.saragraybeal.com/lunch-break-journaling-for-moms Supercharge Your Creativity: https://www.saragraybeal.com/superchargeyourcreativity
More info about coaching and community groups at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coaching Join us in Sedona December 29 - January 2! www.singlegreatestchoice.com/retreats-sedona-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.com | |||
| S6, Ep 10: SMBC with a known donor, Ashley Coates | 24 Jul 2024 | 01:00:59 | |
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. 👩👧👦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
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| S5, Ep 3: solo mum survival with Australian SMBC Rachel Toyer | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:45:54 | |
In this episode, we discuss more about…..
Mentioned Resources We Are Family by Susan Golombok: https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Family-Transformation-Children/dp/1541758641 More info about coaching and community groups at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coaching Join us in Sedona December 29 - January 2! www.singlegreatestchoice.com/retreats-sedona-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.com | |||
| S5, Ep 2: postpartum doula, lactation & sleep consultant and SMBC | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:52:25 | |
Elizabeth 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…..
Handling life’s transitions while maintaining her empowering roles. Mentioned Resources More info about coaching and community groups at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/coaching Join us in Sedona December 29 - January 2! www.singlegreatestchoice.com/retreats-sedona-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.com | |||
| S5, Ep 1: chosen family with Kiara Rae Schuh, donor conceived daughter of a SMBC | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:55:51 | |
Through 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…..
More info about SGC coaching and community groups 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 Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com | |||
| S4, Ep 10: Meet Chekwube, SMBC to be | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:50:40 | |
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 about her work through her website: https://codanladi.com/
More info about coaching and community groups 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
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
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| S4, Ep 9: Meet Halima, SMBC to be | 24 May 2023 | 00:48:01 | |
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 her absolute joy at the idea of becoming a solo parent. Halima is one of those people who makes me so very thankful to be on this solo parenting path, and I can't wait to share her story with you. If you want to connect with her, she's @halimaanderson on IG. Enjoy!👩👧👦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
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| S4, Ep 8: Meet Meghann, SMBC to two | 10 May 2023 | 00:36:32 | |
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 her two children.
You can connect with Meg on the Quora platfrom @Meghann Kaiser.
For more information about The Single Greatest Choice Yoga & Coaching Retreat, visit www.singlegreatestchoice.com/retreats. To enroll in upcoming group coaching, visit www.singlegreatestchoice.com/group-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
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
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| S4, Ep 7: meet Anna, almost a single mother by choice | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:44:30 | |
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 more information about coaching, community groups, and the Single Greatest Choice Yoga + Coaching Retreat, visit 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.com
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| S4, Ep 6: two years as an SMBC with Katie B. | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:47:05 | |
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 katie@singlegreatestchoice.com | |||
| S4, Ep 5: meet Christina, SMBC | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:58:20 | |
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 Single Greatest Choice Coaching & Community Groups over 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
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
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| S4, Ep 4: meet Anne, single mother by choice | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:58:10 | |
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 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
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| S6, Ep 9: Solo Mum Society founder, author and podcast host, Alisha Burns | 10 Jul 2024 | 01:00:25 | |
We discuss more about…..
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 episodes on the SGC Podcast, make sure you tune into those by using the links below!
Mentioned Resources S1, Ep 14: No Need for Prince Charming with Alisha Burns S4, Ep 3: Books For Your Child's Bookshelf Your Dream Life Starts Here by Kristina Karlsson 👩👧👦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 | |||
| S4, Ep 3: books for your child's bookshelf | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:31:50 | |
@myperfectfamilybook @noneedforprincecharming www.thejourneytoyouchildrensbook.com @thejourneytoyouchildrensbook "You're My Little..." boardbook series by Nicola Edwards and illustrated by Natalie Marshall www.pinholepress.com for creating your own spiral-bound board books to tell your child's story
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👩👧👦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 | |||
| S4, Ep 2: meet Liz, single mother by choice | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:40:45 | |
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 one: research, research, research, then jump off the cliff! I am sure so many of you will relate to Liz's journey. 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
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com
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| S4, Ep 1: meet Lindsay, single mother by choice | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:51:16 | |
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👩👧👦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
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| S3 Bonus: 2022 end of year update with Katie B. | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:45:28 | |
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
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| S3, Ep 5: using coaching strategies to choose the "perfect" donor | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:39:37 | |
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. To learn more about these top 3 tools, visit:
You'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 more 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 Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com | |||
| S3, Ep 4: choosing a known donor with Stephanie & Porter | 20 Jul 2022 | 01:07:24 | |
Katie 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
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| S3, Ep 3: five SMBCs share how they chose their donor | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:42:01 | |
In 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
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| S3, Ep 2: a surprise donor sibling connection with Holly & Tatiana | 18 May 2022 | 00:41:25 | |
Holly 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
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| S3, Ep 1: a donor connection with Merav & Noa | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:59:25 | |
Katie 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
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| S2 Bonus: one year as a SMBC with Katie B. | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:31:06 | |
👩👧👦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
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| S6, Ep 8: “Accidental” SMBC through foster to open adoption with Elizabeth Friedland | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:04:07 | |
We discuss more about…..
Connect with Elizabeth! Check out the Central General Store! Learn more about the SGC Childbirth 101 Class for solo moms! 👩👧👦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 | |||
| S2 Bonus: I'm (kinda) back! - an update from the trenches with Katie B. | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:32:21 | |
👩👧👦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
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| S2 Bonus: Sarah Parente, Sacred Work Doula | 25 Jun 2021 | 00:55:15 | |
https://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
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| S2 Bonus: Katie's birth story and postpartum experience | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:50:32 | |
👩👧👦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
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| S2, Ep 8: taking a break from the pod and a bonus mini-episode | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:15:46 | |
In 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 Pack Better Birth Stories Online Hypnobirthing Course Austin 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, community groups, the SGC Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach out to Katie over at katie@singlegreatestchoice.com | |||
| S2, Ep 7: a "thinker's" perspective on considering solo motherhood | 17 Feb 2021 | 00:45:25 | |
Talitha 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 out the way we planned. I know listeners will relate to her story, as it’s one many of us have lived as well.
You can connect with Talitha on Instagram @talithabaker.👩👧👦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
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| S2, Ep 6: solo foster to adoptive mama, Lindsay | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:55:59 | |
Lindsay 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 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
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| S2, Ep 5: Whitney Bischoff Angel, fertility nurse and patient advocate at OVA Egg Freezing | 03 Feb 2021 | 00:49:06 | |
This 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 freezing. I am so happy to have Whitney on the show today, especially for listeners who are concerned about their fertility, but not quite ready to make the leap into parenthood.
Ova Egg Freezing can be found at:
(312)800-0228
www.ovaeggfreezing.com
whitney@ovaeggfreezing.com
IG: @ovaeggfreezing
Stay tuned in the last 10 minutes of the show to hear a bonus mini-episode from an anonymous podcast listener!👩👧👦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
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| S2, Ep 4: cancer previvor and double donor SMBC with Maggie | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:53:30 | |
This 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 different, more empowering narrative...which is exactly what Maggie has done. Listen as she shares the ups and downs of her journey in a very candid way. I hope that you’ll learn from her and be inspired by how she has persevered and chosen to see the good in very challenging circumstances.
You can connect with Maggie on Instagram @mwilson102
👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
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Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
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| S2, Ep 3: solo mom by chance and then by choice, a decade apart with Heather | 20 Jan 2021 | 00:48:05 | |
Heather 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 SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
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| S2 Bonus Takeover: 50 First Dates on The Life Unscripted Podcast with Kristy Katzmann | 15 Jan 2021 | 01:03:58 | |
Today 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 Unscripted Podcast so that you don't miss a single episode!
https://the-life-unscripted-podcast.simplecast.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
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| S6, Ep 7: SMBC to two through adoption with Emily Driscoll | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:49:35 | |
We discuss more about…..
👩👧👦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 | |||
| S2, Ep 2: preconception health coach and holistic nutritionist with Naturally Nora | 13 Jan 2021 | 00:55:34 | |
Nora 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 motherhood herself in the next few years. You can learn more about Nora at:
www.naturallynora.ca
IG @naturally_nora👩👧👦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
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| S2, Ep 1: Clinical Psychologist, Financial Therapist and SMBC with Dr. Traci | 06 Jan 2021 | 00:46:59 | |
Dr. 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 from her life experiences that delves into finances, mental health and parenting. She is passionate about sharing what she’s learning with those who may not have had access to this information before. She believes our futures grow from healthy, wealthy roots.
You can find Dr. Traci in the following places:
Website: https://www.healthywealthyroots.org
Instagram: healthywealthyroots
YouTube: Healthy Wealthy Roots
Clubhouse: hwr👩👧👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage of
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| Season 2 is here! | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:05:57 | |
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your SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
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| S1 Bonus: Molly Hawkey, host of Spermcast Podcast | 30 Sep 2020 | 00:37:48 | |
Molly 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 journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, the SGC
Village membership community, and retreats and SMBC family trips. Reach
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