In this warm and reflective update episode, we reconnect with two beloved solo mums from earlier seasons—Cyndi and Tash—to find out how their lives (and families) have grown since we last heard from them.

Cyndi talks about life with her two-year-old son Callaway and why she’s officially closed the chapter on having a second child, including the emotional and financial weight of the decision, what happened with her remaining donor embryos, and how it feels to say goodbye to the IVF phase of life.

Tash shares the whirlwind of adding a second child, navigating a VBAC birth in the back of an ambulance, moving house postpartum, buying a business, and raising two young daughters solo—all while still keeping the dream of baby number three alive (someday).

Coby shares her honest journey from music gigs to motherhood—including egg freezing, loss, and the love that made it all worth it.

In this heartfelt episode, Coby shares how she transitioned from life as a globe-trotting musician to solo motherhood in Perth—with every step driven by love, strategy, and gut instinct.

She opens up about egg freezing at 35, losing a fallopian tube after an ectopic pregnancy, and ultimately conceiving her son Aubrey via IVF with a known donor—her best friend’s brother.

This is a story about grief, resilience, and creating a life that looks different than expected but turns out to be better than imagined.

n Part 2 of Callum’s incredible story, we pick up where we left off—right after Lara’s birth.

Callum takes us inside the early days of solo parenting: navigating newborn sleep deprivation, legal complexities, travel logistics, and adjusting to life as a dad… alone.

From co-working next to daycare to sleepless nights, Callum gets honest about the mental load, the unexpected joy, and why letting go of perfection is the key to peace. He also opens up about wanting a second child and the beautiful bond he shares with his surrogate and donor.

Whether you’re a solo parent yourself or simply curious about what fatherhood looks like when chosen with full intention—this episode will stay with you.

For the first time on No Need for Prince Charming, we welcome a solo dad by choice.

In this deeply thoughtful and emotional episode, Callum shares how, after a marriage breakdown and years of soul-searching, he made the bold and intentional decision to become a parent on his own. What followed was a complex, global surrogacy journey that spanned COVID, border closures, and countless spreadsheets.

Callum walks us through:

• Why adoption and foster care weren’t the right path for him

• How he chose the US for surrogacy—and why a continuing relationship with both his egg donor and surrogate was essential

• The risks, red flags, and research required to find the right clinic, agency, and team

• Why he selected a daughter—and the emotional impact of a failed transfer

• How he coordinated the birth from halfway around the world

• And how he’s making sure Lara knows exactly how loved, wanted, and intentional her creation was

This episode is part one of Callum’s story—stay tuned for part two, where we explore life now as a solo dad to a thriving three-year-old.

After losing an ovary in her 20s, Kate knew she couldn’t wait forever. This is her story of choosing solo motherhood, IVF, and embracing newborn life with honesty, humour, and heart.

In this raw, funny, and deeply relatable episode, Kate shares her journey to solo motherhood after unexpectedly losing an ovary in her early 20s. When dating didn’t pan out, she decided to take matters into her own hands—and never looked back.

We talk about navigating fertility issues, enduring fibroid surgeries, and the emotional rollercoaster of IVF. Kate opens up about choosing her sperm donor, the reality of the newborn stage, what she wishes more mums would admit, and why she’d do it all again 10 times over.

This episode is a love letter to her daughter Ivy—and to every woman wondering if she can do it on her own.

In this powerful update episode, we catch up with two much-loved solo mums: Lauren (Season 3, Ep 1) and Christina(Season 1, Ep 3).

Lauren shares her experience juggling parenting Daisy, co-sleeping, breastfeeding, and facing two surgeries—including a recent tumour diagnosis. She opens up about how she’s preparing Daisy (and herself) for their first ever nights apart, and her emotional reflections on planning baby number two through a fertility clinic with her original Facebook-recruited donor.

Christina brings a refreshingly honest account of trying for a second child after conceiving her first via IUI on the first go. This time? It’s been a whole different story—failed IUI cycles, IVF rounds, a lot of supplements, and even more emotion. She talks about grief, pressure, and the moment she realised her family might already be complete—and that’s okay.

Meike started IVF at 36 and became a solo mum to baby Lyla—now, 9 years later, she’s sharing what it’s really like.

In this powerful episode, Meike reflects on her journey from a low AMH diagnosis to IVF and solo motherhood, but most importantly, what she’s learned raising her now 9-year-old daughter Lyla, who was conceived using an open-ID donor.

Meike speaks openly about telling Lyla her conception story from the start, how those conversations have changed over time, and what solo mums need to understand about supporting their donor-conceived children emotionally and developmentally. She also shares the inspiration behind co-founding DCP Hub.

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.