Beste Alisha Burns Podcasts (2024)

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S3:E28 - Melissa & Grace 52:57

7h ago52:57

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How Melissa Became a Solo Mum by Choice and Fostered Connections with Her Daughter’s Donor Siblings Around the World In this heartfelt episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' we meet Melissa and her nine-year-old daughter, Gracie. Melissa opens up about her path to solo motherhood, from navigating donor conception after a difficult marriage to th…

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Faith and Self-Advocacy on the Path to SMBC with Jamela Black 1:14:29

3d ago1:14:29

1:14:29

In this episode, we discuss: The pressures women often feel to fit men into their lives to fulfill societal expectation Jamela’s decision to pursue solo motherhood after her divorce at 37; How her mom played an active role in her decision to become a solo mom by choice; The emotional journey of mourning both her marriage and the traditional family …

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S3:E27 - Claire & Ralph 57:06

7d ago57:06

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How Claire Embraced Solo Motherhood, Overcame IVF Hurdles, and Balanced Life as a CEO and Mum In this episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Claire shares her inspiring story of becoming a solo mum to her son, Ralph. From her role as CEO of a global technology company to the moment she decided to pursue motherhood alone, Claire’s journey is fill…

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S3:E26 - Candace & Maisie 1:23:05

14d ago1:23:05

1:23:05

The No Need for Prince Charming podcast is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society and City Fertility. Meet Candace and her adorable daughter Maisie. After years of helping other women get pregnant Candace decided she had to do all she could to have a child. She made the very challenging decision to end her loving, long-term relationship and ins…

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SMBC, mental health advocate and entrepreneur, Whitney Foley 56:10

20d ago56:10

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Born and raised in a close-knit Michigan community, Whitney always knew she wanted to be a mom. But after years of dating and only one long-term relationship in her 20s, she found herself single at 34. Instead of waiting for the "perfect" time or partner, she took control of her fertility and started her journey to solo motherhood. Through IVF, mul…

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S3:B8 - Everything you need to know about becoming a Virtual Assistant 34:12

21d ago34:12

34:12

S3:B8 - Everything you need to know about becoming a Virtual Assistant The No Need for Prince Charming podcast is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. I have had so many discussions lately with solo mums who struggle after returning to their pre-baby careers. They crave flexibility and would love a way to make more income without sacrificing…

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S3:E25 - Stacie & Vivienne 48:44

28d ago48:44

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S3:E25 - Stacie and Vivienne The No Need for Prince Charming podcast is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. Stacie always wanted to be a mum, but for a long time, she didn’t believe that was going to be an option for her. Spoiler alert - she is now the mum to a gorgeous little girl called Vivienne. In this episode, we discuss her journey, h…

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Single Mother by Chance and then by Choice, Designer Virginia Drader 50:21

1M ago50:21

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In this episode, Virginia shares: How a surprise pregnancy and subsequent miscarriage reignited her desire to have another child, this time as a single mom by choice; The reactions she received from family and friends when she chose to pursue motherhood on her own; Why she traveled from Canada to the USA for her fertility process and the factors th…

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S3:E24 - Kimberley & Otis 59:11

1M ago59:11

59:11

The No Need for Prince Charming podcast is proudly brought to you by City Fertility and Solo Mum Society. Kimberley never doubted that she would be a mum one day - she was the one at family BBQs playing with the babies rather than the other children her age. She was living in London, and after much reflection, she ended her civil union and decided …

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S3-B7 - Let's talk menopause with Sofia da Silva 53:27

1M ago53:27

53:27

The No Need for Prince Charming podcast is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society In this episode, I chat all things menopause and perimenopause with the fabulous Sofia da Silva, a medical intuitive and spiritual coach. As women, we will all go through this at some point, so Sofia shares some great insights on what’s involved and how we can pre…

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S7, Ep 2: Super Sperm Donors, Off-the-Grid Insemination, & Unconventional Family Planning with Valerie Bauman 49:09

2M ago49:09

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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 …

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S3:E23 - Kathryn & James (part 2) 44:23

2M ago44:23

44:23

S3:E23 - Kathryn and James - Part 2 The No Need for Prince Charming podcast is proudly brought to you by City Fertility and Solo Mum Society. Kathryn is back! In this episode we catch up with Kathryn five months after she had her gorgeous son James and after they have just returned from Europe. We chat about how she is finding early solo motherhood…

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S3:E22 - Kathryn part 1 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

S3:E22 - Kathryn - Part 1 The No Need for Prince Charming podcast is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. Meet Kathryn In this episode we meet Kathryn who will be meeting her baby in approximately three weeks time. This is a fantastic episode to learn about the emotional and mental journey Kathryn went through to decide to become a solo mum …

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S7, Ep 1: Why Educated Women Are Turning to Egg Freezing With Marcia Inhorn, Author of ‘Motherhood on Ice’ 1:02:16

2M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

In this episode on the mating gap and egg freezing, we discuss: The challenges created by the shortage of eligible, educated men. How the education gap between men and women affects dating dynamics. How societal expectations and outdated gender norms are contributing to this issue. Why considering partners from diverse educational backgrounds can b…

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S3:E21 - Rebecca & Emma 44:06

2M ago44:06

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S3:E21 - Rebecca & Emma The No Need for Prince Charming podcast is proudly brought to you by City Fertility and Solo Mum Society. Meet Rebecca and her gorgeous daughter Emma. After focusing on her career, travelling and enjoying life, Rebecca realised something was missing. After being inspired by Fifi Box’s story she decided she could become a mum…

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S3:B6 - Interview with Kiara Schuh, author of "Chosen Family" and donor conceived daughter of an SMBC 46:36

2M ago46:36

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Bonus Episode 17 - Interview with Kiara Schuh, author of "Chosen Family" and donor conceived daughter of an SMBC The No Need for Prince Charming podcast is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. Meet Kiara, the author of the fabulous book "Chosen Family", which details her search to connect with her donor siblings. In this fabulous episode, Ki…

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S3:E20 - Keely & Leni 47:36

3M ago47:36

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S3:E20 - Keely & Leni The No Need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. Meet Keely and her adorable daughter Leni Keely always assumed she’d be a mum. She had an incredible career, a great group of friends, and an amazing life. She just didn’t find a suitable partner to make that dream happen, so she took matters into h…

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S3:E19 - Mikayla & Charlie 30:57

3M ago30:57

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S3:E19 - Mikayla & Charlie The No Need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by City Fertility Solo Mum Society. Meet Mikayla and her gorgeous daughter Charlie Mikayla decided pretty early on that she didn’t want a partner but always wanted to be a mother. After the pandemic stopped her travel plans she decided to build a house and create h…

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S3:B5 - Reflections from Solo Mum Society Bali 2024 46:50

3M ago46:50

46:50

S3:B5 - Reflections from Solo Mum Society Bali 2024 The No Need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. What an incredible time everyone had at the first Solo Mum Society international group holiday in beautiful Nusa Dua, Bali. In this bonus episode, some of the mums who attended share their reflections and advice for any…

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S3:E18 - Siobhan, Maddox & Arrow 42:55

3M ago42:55

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The No Need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. Meet Siobhan and her adorable sons Maddox and Arrow. Siobhan always wanted to be a mum and after going on all the dating sites she told herself if she didn’t meet someone by the time she was 35 she would have a baby on her own. During some pandemic lockdown reflecting sh…

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S6, Ep 10: SMBC with a known donor, Ashley Coates 1:00:59

3M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

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, …

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S3:E17 - Theresa & Trixie 1:03:20

4M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

The No Need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by City Fertility and Solo Mum Society. Meet Theresa and her gorgeous daughter Trixie. Theresa always knew she had to be a mum, but after not meeting anyone, she decided to freeze her eggs at 42 as an insurance policy. At 47, she still hadn’t met someone, so with her family’s backing, she de…

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S3:E16 - Claire, Joshua and Ramani 1:28:01

4M ago1:28:01

1:28:01

The No Need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. Meet Claire and her children, Joshua and Ramani. In 2003, it wasn’t possible for Claire to use a sperm donor through a clinic as a single woman single woman living in Victoria. A few months after she got the idea of having a child on her own, a shocking cancer diagnosis …

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S6, Ep 9: Solo Mum Society founder, author and podcast host, Alisha Burns 1:00:25

4M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

We 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. P…

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S3:E15 - Steph, Poppy & Finn 46:14

4M ago46:14

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The No Need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society and City Fertility Meet Steph and her adorable kids Poppy and Finn. Steph used a clinic-recruited donor and conceived her rainbow children using IVF. TRIGGER WARNING - In this episode, we discuss Steph’s experience with a medical termination, pregnancy after loss, the imp…

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S3:B4 - Interview with a sperm donor 50:50

4M ago50:50

50:50

The No need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society and the new book No Need for Prince Charming. Nick was an open ID donor in the mid-1990s in Victoria. In this episode, we discuss what he went through in order to donate and his experience meeting some of the recipient parents and children made from his donations. We also…

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S6, Ep 8: “Accidental” SMBC through foster to open adoption with Elizabeth Friedland 1:04:07

4M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

We 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 El…

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S3:E14 - Rikki & Jasper 1:19:02

4M ago1:19:02

1:19:02

The No Need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. Meet Rikki and her adorable son Jasper. Rikki used a clinic-recruited international donor and successfully conceived her son via IVF. In this episode, we discuss Rikki’s process of deciding on her donor, working through gender disappointment and her reflections and tips …

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S3:E13 - Karina & Theo 1:19:58

5M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

The No Need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society and City Fertility Meet Karina and her gorgeous son Theo. Karina used a clinic-recruited donor and successfully conceived her son via IVF. In this episode, we discuss Karina’s surprise endometriosis diagnosis, her stressful pregnancy with a subchronic hematoma, and challe…

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S6, Ep 7: SMBC to two through adoption with Emily Driscoll 49:35

5M ago49:35

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We 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. 👩‍👧‍👦Th…

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S3:B3 - Interview with Amy - a donor conceived person from a solo mom by choice 46:33

5M ago46:33

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The No Need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. In this very special episode, I met with Amy, Kathryn from episode 8’s 21-year-old daughter. In this episode, we learn all about her experience growing up donor-conceived with a solo mum by choice, her experience meeting her donor siblings, and the challenges of her mum …

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S3:E12 - Katelyn & Matilda 59:31

5M ago59:31

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The No need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society and City Fertility Meet Katelyn and her precious daughter Matilda. Katelyn used a clinic-recruited overseas donor and successfully conceived her daughter via IVF. In this episode, we discuss Katelyn’s experience travelling interstate for treatment during lockdowns, how su…

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S6, Ep 6: Celine Charlotte, a quick journey from considering to parenting 1:11:21

5M ago1:11:21

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We 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 ones…

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S3:E11 - Ashley and Beauden 57:51

5M ago57:51

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The No Need for Prince Charming podcast is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. Meet Ashley and her gorgeous son Beauden. Ashley used an ID release donor from America and successfully conceived her son via IUI. In this episode we discuss how she navigated fertility treatment when she lives 700km from the nearest Woolworths, managing pregnanc…

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S3:E10 - Kim & Charlie 1:22:27

6M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

Meet Kim and her adorable son Charlie. Kim used a clinic recruited local donor and successfully conceived her son via IVF after losing her son Jack a few years earlier. TRIGGER WARNING In this two part episode we discuss Kim’s experience with stillbirth, the very long journey she went through to get pregnant again and how she’s adapting to mum life…

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S6, Ep 5: Luisa Ruge, SMBC in Colombia 59:00

6M ago59:00

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We discuss more about….. What the fertility process looks like in Colombia The raw emotions while undergoing IV Deciding whether or not to have a second child Support 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/ 👩‍👧…

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S3:E9 - Lucienne & Arlo 57:53

6M ago57:53

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The No Need for Prince Charming podcast is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. Meet Lucienne and her gorgeous son Arlo. Lucienne used an ID release donor from America and successfully conceived her son via IVF. In this episode, we discuss how she underwent treatment in Canberra from NSW, experienced and overcame secondary infertility and ho…

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S3:B2 - Interview with ADDAM and EEVE donor bank 45:55

6M ago45:55

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The No Need for Prince Charming podcast is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society and City Fertility. In this special episode, I met with Brooke from the ADDAM and EEVE donor banks (part of City Fertility and Rainbow Fertility) This episode is perfect for anyone considering using an egg, embryo or sperm donor to create their family. Brooke gene…

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S6, Ep 4: Danielle Winston, The Seed Scout 58:53

6M ago58:53

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When 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 looki…

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S3:E8 - Kathryn, Amy and Jackie 44:45

6M ago44:45

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The No need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society Meet Kathryn and her beautiful daughters Amy and Jackie. Kathryn used an anonymous donor and successfully conceived her first daughter via IUI 21 years ago. In this episode we discuss challenges she faced throughout her daughter’s childhoods and teenage years, how she mas…

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S3:E7 - Kristin and Frankie 59:16

7M ago59:16

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The No need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society and City Fertility Meet Kristin and her gorgeous daughter Frankie. Kristin used a clinic recruited donor and successfully conceived her daughter via IVF. In this episode we discuss overcoming a silent miscarriage, postnatal preeclampsia, how she negotiated life as a new m…

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S6, Ep 3: thoughts on a second child as a SMBC 51:50

7M ago51:50

51:50

If you’ve been going back and forth about whether or not to have a second child as a SMBC, you’re not alone! I frequently get asked about this topic, and it’s one that’s on my mind a lot these days. From making decisions about egg and embryo freezing to deciding on spacing between children to weighing the pros and cons of being “one and done”...the…

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S3:E6 - Kate and Baby A 1:00:24

7M ago1:00:24

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The No need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society Meet Kate and her gorgeous son. Kate used a clinic recruited donor and successfully conceived her son via IVF. In this episode we discuss how being a solo mum by choice was always her plan A to have a family, overcoming conception challenges with a difficult cervix, delib…

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S3:E5 - Trudy, Frankie May and Willow Rose 59:14

7M ago59:14

59:14

The No need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society and City Fertility Meet Trudy and her gorgeous twin daughters Frankie May and Willow Rose. Trudy used a clinic recruited donor and successfully conceived her daughters via IVF. In this episode we discuss overcoming her and her families religious beliefs to become a mother…

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S6, Ep 2: Meredith Kate, host of The Backup Plan Podcast 56:33

7M ago56:33

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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…

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S3:B1 - Interview with a Doula 48:43

7M ago48:43

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The No need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. In this special episode I met with Samantha Gunn, a fabulous doula from Sydney. This episode is perfect for anyone currently pregnant or hoping to be in the future. Even if you aren't currently considering using a doula, Sam shares some excellent advice on not only the b…

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S3:E4 - Katie & Florence 45:16

7M ago45:16

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The No need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. Meet Katie and her adorable daughter Florence. Katie used a clinic recruited donor in the NT and successfully conceived her daughter via IVF. In this episode we discuss her thought process to become a SMBC after she was adamant women shouldn’t have children on their own,…

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S6, Ep 1: Carla Allen, SMBC through gestational surrogacy 50:37

8M ago50:37

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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 …

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S3:E3 - Ash & Jed 1:10:27

8M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

The No need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society and City Fertility Meet Ash and her gorgeous son Jed. Ash used a clinic recruited donor and successfully conceived her son via IUI. In this episode we discuss her conception journey, the importance of a support network, dealing with a health scare with a young child, her …

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S3:E2 - Helen & Billie 1:04:14

8M ago1:04:14

1:04:14

The No need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society Meet Helen and her gorgeous daughter Billie. Helen travelled interstate to use a clinic recruited ID release donor. She successfully conceived her daughter using IVF. Billie was less than 6 months old when we recorded this episode which gives us great insight into the ear…

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