S1:E5 – Sally, Riley & Angus
How Sally overcame PCOS, loss, and a busy life to create her perfect family.
In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Sally shares her extraordinary journey to becoming a solo mum by choice. Already a mum to a 12-year-old from a previous relationship, Sally navigated PCOS, multiple rounds of IUI, and the heartbreak of pregnancy loss before IVF led to her son, Angus. Juggling university, work, and foster care, she shows how resilience, a strong support network, and sheer determination can make dreams come true. Sally’s story is a powerful reminder that solo motherhood is a path filled with challenges, but also immense rewards.
Key Takeaways:
The challenges of pursuing solo motherhood with PCOS.
Navigating multiple fertility treatments and pregnancy loss.
Building a strong village of family and friends.
Financial planning and balancing work, study, and parenting.
Insights on donor selection and the importance of support networks.
S1:E4 – Lisa & Luca
From a spontaneous decision to solo motherhood, Lisa shares her path to joy and resilience.
In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Lisa shares her journey to becoming a solo mum by choice. After poor dating luck and a wake-up call from her fertility specialist, Lisa decided to try IUI—and got pregnant on her first attempt. Her story covers navigating pregnancy challenges, the struggle of early solo motherhood, and the importance of asking for help. Lisa’s candid experience is full of honesty, resilience, and a reminder that motherhood rarely goes exactly to plan.
Key Takeaways:
How a simple fertility consultation changed her path.
The challenges of pregnancy and early solo parenting.
The importance of trusting your intuition in fertility decisions.
Asking for help and finding support in the solo mum community.
S1:E3 – Christina & Eliza
How Christina turned dating disappointment into her most joyful decision yet.
In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Christina shares her candid journey to becoming a solo mum by choice. After dating exhaustion, the loss of her father, and navigating multiple fertility clinics, she finally found the clarity to pursue motherhood on her own. From selecting a local donor, dealing with lockdown challenges, and finding pure joy in solo parenting, Christina’s story highlights resilience, decisiveness, and the freedom of choosing happiness on her own terms.
Key Takeaways:
The importance of trusting your gut with fertility clinics.
How to balance dating while considering solo motherhood.
Insights on donor selection and the Australian donor system.
Finding unexpected joys in solo parenting.
S1:E1 – Alisha & Alexandra
How loss, divorce, and resilience led to a beautiful new beginning.
In this premiere episode of No Need for Prince Charming, host Alisha shares her deeply personal journey to becoming a solo mum by choice. After experiencing the heartbreak of infertility, a stillbirth, and the end of her marriage, Alisha made the courageous decision to pursue motherhood on her own terms. She takes us through the highs and lows of fertility treatments, the importance of trusting your instincts, and the joy of finally welcoming her daughter, Lexi. This episode is a powerful reminder that there’s no one path to happiness—and that sometimes, creating your own fairytale is the bravest choice of all.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace the options for solo motherhood.
The importance of trusting your gut with fertility specialists.
Preparing for motherhood alone, especially during a pandemic.
The unexpected ways life can give you a second chance at happiness.
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