14 episodes

The number of women who have chosen to create their own family grew exponentially during the global pandemic of 2020. Ann Argo, an educator and only parent to a nine year old boy, has created a podcast to support the contemporary needs of this tribe of women as they live in their definition of family, an uncharted one for many. Each episode centers around a topic relevant to the mental, emotional, and physical topics unique to this community of women. The Define the Narrative podcast is a grounding place for women who want to learn, grow, and thrive in their definition of family.

Define the Narrative Ann Argo

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

The number of women who have chosen to create their own family grew exponentially during the global pandemic of 2020. Ann Argo, an educator and only parent to a nine year old boy, has created a podcast to support the contemporary needs of this tribe of women as they live in their definition of family, an uncharted one for many. Each episode centers around a topic relevant to the mental, emotional, and physical topics unique to this community of women. The Define the Narrative podcast is a grounding place for women who want to learn, grow, and thrive in their definition of family.

    Barry Farmer: Part 1

    Barry Farmer: Part 1

    It's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.us

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    • 1 hr 36 min
    Our Collective Narrative

    Our Collective Narrative

    Enjoy this episode of Define The Narrative Podcast with my very special guests Jane Mattes, Mikki Morrissette, Sarah Kowalski, and Mali Bain as we discuss the last forty years of women creating a family of their own. Follow on Instagram to stay connected @definethenarrative.

    Below is the information where you can find and follow my guests:


    Jane Mattes
    Single Mothers by Choice.org can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Singlemothersbychoice and on Twitter @SingleSmc https://twitter.com/SingleSmc

    Mikki Morrissette
    Choice Moms can found at :
    https://www.facebook.com/mmorrissette1
    https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceMoms
    http://choicemoms.org/
    @ChoiceMoms on Twitter
    Sarah Kowalski
    Motherhood Reimagined SMC Community which includes monthly online meetups, guest expert interviews and tons of how-to guides can be found at https://motherhoodreimagined.com/single-mom-by-choice-community-forum/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodreimagined/
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodreimagined
    Mali Bain
    Choosing Single Parenthood: Stories from Solo Parents by Choice
    @nextgenstory
    https://www.nextgenstory.com/




    It's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.us

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    FB: @Ann Argo

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Win Win Vacations for Only Parent Families

    Win Win Vacations for Only Parent Families

    1:00 The Inspiration
    3:33 Age Limits
    5:37 The Nannies
    11:30 How Many Families are vacationing with you
    12:32 Sleeping Arrangements
    14:13 Dietary Choices
    15:10 Medical Care
    16:40 Excursions
    23:04 Vacation Goals for Moms
    26:35 The History of SoMoS Retreats
    30:15 Where to Find More Information
    30:33 Tania’a Journey and the Family She Created


    It's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.us

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    • 39 min
    Raising Competent Eaters

    Raising Competent Eaters

    Are you raising a competent eater? Do you worry your relationship with food will prevent you from raising a child who has a healthy relationship with food?

    Carol Danaher from the Ellyn Satter Institute shares The Golden Rule, also known as the Division of Responsibility that frees parents from being too controlling when it comes to their child's eating habits.

    Publications referenced in this episode can be found at:  https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/product-category/books-videos/

    Carol Danaher, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She received her Master’s in Public Health from Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene & Public Health.  She is on the faculty and board of the Ellyn Satter Institute. Carol’s career in public health nutrition has focused on the feeding relationship and includes program development and administration within county-level public health, local Head Start Programs and other nonprofit childcare organizations. Carol worked for the Food and Nutrition Service of USDA conducting analysis and evaluation on our nation’s food and nutrition programs for children and families. Volunteer work in Jakarta, Indonesia led to her interest in Public Health.  Carol’s work with children includes being a middle school teacher, a Girl Scout leader for 12 years, a Cub Scout leader and spending as much time as she can with her children and granddaughters.
    It's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.us

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    FB: @Ann Argo

    • 50 min
    Episode 10: My Brother's Adoption Led Me To A Sperm Donor

    Episode 10: My Brother's Adoption Led Me To A Sperm Donor

    It's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.us

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    • 27 min
    Episode 9: Choosing Single Parenthood with Mali Bain

    Episode 9: Choosing Single Parenthood with Mali Bain

    Mali is a former high school teacher with a background working in university, non-profit, and philanthropic settings. She is a facilitator, personal historian, and parent of a two-year-old daughter.

    00:35 Finding Stories in Canada 
    2:08 Mali's Background
    3:15 Themes of The Anthology
    5:55 Mali shares about the stories in the anthology and reads excepts
    10:40 Double Donors
    12:10 Semantics of Motherhood vs. Parenthood
    15:20 Call to Action for Volume 2
    16:10 Cover Artwork and Design
    16:40 Next Gen Story Custom Publishing
    17:42 Envisioning 5 and 10 Years From Now
    20:45  Launch and Thinkers & Triers Q&A
    www.choosingsingleparenthood.com
    www.nextgenstory.com


    It's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.us

    Follow us:
    IG: @definethenarrative
    FB: @Ann Argo

    • 24 min

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