Another fabulous season of the No need for Prince Charming podcast with another incredible 40 mums who’ve so generously shared their story – thank you! In this wrap up we hear from some of our previous guests from season 1 and 2 and get updates on life for them since the podcast. If you’re interestedContinue reading “S2:B7 – 2023 wrap up”
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S2:E40 – Lisa and Grace
Before becoming a mum, Lisa had a very clear idea of the goals she needed to achieve before she was ready to go down this path. After achieving the travel, the house and the dog she was successful at becoming a mum and now lives in Adelaide with her adorable daughter Grace. In this episodeContinue reading “S2:E40 – Lisa and Grace”
S2:E39 – Melanie & Theo
Mel always thought if she wasn’t a mum by the time she was 35 she would pursue becoming a mother on her own. In her late 20s she decided to bring the timeline forward, and after getting treatment in a different state she now has her gorgeous son Theo. In this episode we discuss navigatingContinue reading “S2:E39 – Melanie & Theo”
S2:E38 – Leah & Dallas
The only thing Leah ever wanted was to be a mum and at 30, when relationships hadn’t worked out as planned, she pursued becoming a solo mum by choice. Leah lives in Victoria with her adorable son Dallas. In this episode we discuss dealing with a stressful pregnancy, her thoughts on siblings and donor siblingsContinue reading “S2:E38 – Leah & Dallas”
S2:E37 – Carissa and Declan
Sitting in a cafe in Iceland Carissa’s friend helped her see the way for her to truely be happy was to have a baby. She came back to Australia where she had the support she wanted to become a solo mum by choice to her son Declan. In this episode we discuss the importance ofContinue reading “S2:E37 – Carissa and Declan”
S2:Bonus 5 – Interview with a fertility dietician
In this bonus episode I interviewed Lara who is dietician that specialises in fertility and pregnancy, especially for women trying to conceive over the age of 35. We discuss what you should and shouldn’t eat to help egg quality and your chance of conception success, as well as ensuring a health pregnancy and debunking someContinue reading “S2:Bonus 5 – Interview with a fertility dietician”
S2:Bonus 4 – Interview with an embryo donor
In this bonus episode I interview a wonderful embryo donor who has so far donated her embyos to one successful solo mum by choice. In this episode we discuss what led her to want to donate her and her husband’s embryos, the process they went through in order to find their recipient, the reactions theyContinue reading “S2:Bonus 4 – Interview with an embryo donor”
S2:Bonus 3 – Tips for holidaying as an SMBC
Is there anything better than holidays? Whether it’s a local road trip, camping or heading overseas for a beach holiday or adventure, travelling as a solo mum can seem a little overwhelming but is also one of the most magical experiences you can have with your children. In this bonus episode you’ll hear some greatContinue reading “S2:Bonus 3 – Tips for holidaying as an SMBC”
S2:Bonus 1 – Interview with an “anonymous” donor
In Australia if you use a fertility clinic there is no such thing as an “anonymous” donor – all donors are able to be contacted when a resulting child turns 18 (and potentially earlier by agreement). It is a very regulated environment, primarily to protect donor conceived children, so if they want to know aboutContinue reading “S2:Bonus 1 – Interview with an “anonymous” donor”