The Single Greatest Choice

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The Single Greatest Choice

The Single Greatest Choice is a podcast about singleness, fertility, motherhood, and choice. This is a show for women who are grappling with what to do when life doesn't follow the love-marriage-baby carriage trajectory. It's about exploring the options when things don't seem to be turning out as we'd always planned. Most of all, is a place for women give and receive support as they grapple with these big topics - because what we decide to do with these years could be the single greatest choice we'll ever make - and we don't have to make it alone.

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

    EPISODE 1

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

    Why does it seem harder than ever for accomplished, educated women to find a compatible partner? If you’ve found yourself stuck in a cycle of endless dating or wondering why the men you meet don’t quite measure up, you’re not alone. In this episode, I chat with Marcia Inhorn, a medical anthropologist and author of "Motherhood on Ice:The Mating Gap and Why Women Freeze Their Eggs", to discuss her decade-long research on why so many successful women are turning to egg freezing as they navigate singleness and uncertain relationships.

    1h 2m
  2. S7, Ep 2: Super Sperm Donors, Off-the-Grid Insemination, & Unconventional Family Planning with Valerie Bauman

    EPISODE 2

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

    At a certain point, the reality of our finite fertility hits every single woman who desires motherhood. Suddenly, waiting for partnership no longer feels like the safest bet. When this realization hit today’s guest, Valerie Bauman, she knew she had to take control of her own destiny. Valerie shares her journey to solo motherhood during the pandemic, a time when dating seemed nearly impossible. At 38, she realized she couldn't wait for the perfect scenario of meeting someone, dating, and eventually starting a family. Instead, she made the empowering decision to pursue motherhood on her own. What followed is a story of resilience, empowerment, and breaking away from societal expectations.

    49 min
  3. Single Mother by Chance and then by Choice, Designer Virginia Drader

    EPISODE 3

    Single Mother by Chance and then by Choice, Designer Virginia Drader

    Today on the podcast, I get to introduce you to my dear friend and community member, Virginia Drader. Ginny is a perfect example of designing the life of your dreams, even when things don’t always go according to plan. After becoming a single mom by chance in her late 20s, Ginny spent the next decade embracing her career and motherhood. But after an unexpected pregnancy followed by a miscarriage in 2022, she realized that her dream of having another child was still very much alive. Virginia, an interior designer who incorporates Feng Shui and 9 Star Ki into her work, made the decision have another child, this time as a single mom by choice. And in today’s episode, she shares the highs, lows, and everything in between about her journey to solo motherhood by choice. We dive into the unexpected twists that led her here, the decisions she made along the way, and how she's creating a home and life that’s deeply supportive for her children.

    50 min
  4. SMBC, mental health advocate and entrepreneur, Whitney Foley

    EPISODE 4

    SMBC, mental health advocate and entrepreneur, Whitney Foley

    What happens when you feel a deep desire for motherhood, but life doesn't look the way you thought it would? Today's guest, Whitney Foley, shares her story of moving forward with her dream of becoming a mom, despite not having a partner by her side. Whitney’s candid and open-hearted approach to sharing her journey online has made her a source of support and encouragement for many women in similar situations. “If you have this strong desire to be a mom, what are you waiting for?” - Whitney Foley

    56 min
  5. Faith and Self-Advocacy on the Path to SMBC with Jamela Black

    EPISODE 5

    Faith and Self-Advocacy on the Path to SMBC with Jamela Black

    Sometimes the greatest comeback is choosing the life that’s right for you, even if it doesn’t fit the traditional mold. Today’s guest, Jamela Black, shares her journey from divorce to embracing solo motherhood by choice. At 37, shortly after her marriage ended, Jamela’s mother suggested she consider having children through a sperm donor. Jamela knew she wasn’t interested in dating and was clear about the qualities she wanted to pass down to her future children. With her mom’s support, she took the brave steps to become a solo mother by choice. Her path was anything but straightforward, yet her faith and commitment to her vision led her to where she is today: the proud mother of 4-month-old twin girls. Her story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when you stand firm in your choices and stay open to life's twists and turns.

    1h 14m
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The Single Greatest Choice is a podcast about singleness, fertility, motherhood, and choice. This is a show for women who are grappling with what to do when life doesn't follow the love-marriage-baby carriage trajectory. It's about exploring the options when things don't seem to be turning out as we'd always planned. Most of all, is a place for women give and receive support as they grapple with these big topics - because what we decide to do with these years could be the single greatest choice we'll ever make - and we don't have to make it alone.

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