In this emotional and inspiring episode, we meet Jill—a long-time listener who became a solo mum by choice after an extraordinary journey. From believing solo motherhood wasn’t for her, to nine grueling IVF rounds, a family egg donor, and the gift of a known sperm donor, Jill’s story is filled with resilience, gratitude, and unwavering determination.

She opens up about fertility challenges, dealing with failed transfers, finding peace with using donor eggs, and navigating pregnancy and newborn life after years of setbacks. Jill’s honesty about grief, hope, and community will stay with you long after the episode ends.

n this powerful update episode, we reconnect with Nat—one of our most memorable guests from Season 1. Since we last heard from her, Nat has navigated unimaginable grief, pursued her dream of becoming a midwife, and made the brave decision to try for a third child. But her journey didn’t unfold the way anyone expected.

From failed embryo transfers to a surprise pregnancy, a near-death birth experience, and an emergency hysterectomy, Nat’s story is filled with resilience, raw honesty, and unfiltered strength. She also shares the joy of life with three little boys, how she made the logistics work on her own, and the unexpected lessons of becoming a solo mum all over again.

This episode is a powerful reminder of the emotional weight solo mums carry, the importance of planning for the unexpected—and the strength it takes to choose joy even when things don’t go to plan.

What happens after solo motherhood begins? In this powerful update episode, Jaime and Sally share their solo mum life now—parenting without a village, ADHD diagnoses, daycare decisions, donor sibling surprises, and navigating cancer. A raw and uplifting look at the reality of raising donor-conceived children while advocating for your health and happiness.

Miranda always dreamed of being a mother, but life didn’t follow the traditional timeline she expected. After freezing her eggs at 34 and focusing on her career, it wasn’t until COVID lockdowns that she had the space to reflect on what she truly wanted. In this episode, Miranda shares her journey from egg freezing to IVF, dealing with miscarriage, and welcoming her son, Josh, into the world as a solo mum by choice.

She opens up about navigating donor selection, the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatments, and the unexpected challenges of solo parenting, from financial pressures to balancing career ambitions. Whether you’re considering egg freezing, IVF, or embracing solo motherhood, this episode is packed with insights, real-life experiences, and inspiration.

Many women wonder if solo motherhood is possible, but Charlotte’s story proves that not only is it possible—it’s life-changing. In this episode, Charlotte shares her incredible journey from a demanding corporate career in France and Australia to navigating IVF, miscarriages, and an unexpected twin pregnancy.

Despite the challenges of fertility treatment, pregnancy during COVID, and raising three children alone, Charlotte embraced solo motherhood with strength, strategy, and a deep belief that she was making the best choice for her future.

Whether you're considering solo motherhood or already on the journey, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and practical tips for making it work.