The Keep Him Podcast

Candice Katherine Febrile
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They can keep the man, we’re keeping everything else. The Keep Him Podcast is where women rewriting motherhood, legacy, and self-worth come to gather, get loud, and get free. Hosted by Candice Katherine Febrile, single mom by choice, founder of the Keep Him Movement, and unapologetic voice for sovereignty. This show dives into what it really looks like to create family, freedom, and legacy on your own terms. Expect raw solo episodes and bold conversations about: SMBC life: choosing donor conception, solo parenting, and thriving without a partner.Female sovereignty: rewriting self-worth, power, and legacy as women.Breaking the rules: ditching outdated scripts about motherhood, marriage, and “how life should look.”Whether you’re exploring single motherhood by choice, already walking the path, or simply ready to stop apologizing and start keeping yourself, this is your space! 👑 This isn’t about keeping him. It’s about keeping you.

  1. 3D AGO

    You Don’t Actually Want a Traditional Family | SMBC, Donor Conception & Choosing Motherhood Alone

    DM your Host Directly In case you missed the Live over on Instagram, this is the recording 🎧 You don’t actually want a “traditional family.” You want peace, stability, motherhood, and a life that feels like yours. In this live conversation, we talked about: – why so many women delay motherhood waiting for the “right” relationship – the emotional reality of becoming a Single Mom by Choice (SMBC) – fear, judgment, timelines, donor conception, and making the decision for yourself – what nobody tells women about choosing motherhood on their own terms If you’ve been considering SMBC, donor conception, IVF, or solo motherhood… this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now ✨ Use code MOTHER150 before Sunday at midnight for $150 off SMBC Conception Formula #singlemombychoice #smbc #solomotherhood #fertilityjourney #donorconceived single mom by choice, SMBC, donor conception, solo motherhood, fertility journey, becoming a mother alone, IVF journey, sperm donor, women choosing motherhood, fertility education, solo mom, motherhood decision, choosing motherhood, donor conceived family Support the show

    34 min

  2. 4D AGO

    What Nobody Tells Women Considering SMBC (Single Mom by Choice)

    DM your Host Directly A lot of women say they’re “still deciding” about solo motherhood… But often, they already know what they want. What they’re actually grieving is the life they thought they’d have. In this episode, we’re talking about: – the hidden grief behind the SMBC decision – why so many women stay stuck for years – the pressure to build family “the traditional way” – letting go of timelines, fantasy, shame & waiting – and what happens when you finally give yourself permission to choose differently If you’ve been spiralling, overthinking, or quietly wondering if solo motherhood might be for you… this episode is for you! ♥️ The SMBC Conception Formula (code MOTHER150) https://candicekatherine.teachable.com/p/the-smbc-formula #SMBC #SingleMomByChoice #SoloMotherhood #DonorConception #FertilityJourney #Motherhood #WomenChoosingMotherhood #IntentionalMotherhood #FertilitySupport #TryingToConceive #IVFJourney #EmpoweredWomen #FertilityPodcast #WomenOver30 #SoloParenting #FamilyBuilding #ModernMotherhood #MotherhoodJourney #DecenteringMen #FemaleEmpowerment single mom by choice, SMBC, donor conception, solo motherhood, fertility journey, women considering motherhood alone, intentional motherhood, IVF, fertility support, becoming a mother alone, women over 30 fertility, motherhood podcast, solo mom journey, choosing motherhood, modern families, fertility education, donor sperm, women delaying motherhood, motherhood decision, family building Support the show

    7 min

  3. APR 30

    You Don't Actually Want a Traditional Family

    DM your Host Directly A lot of women don’t want a traditional family… they want the feeling they were told it would give them. You want safety. Choice. Peace. And a life that feels like yours. But most women were taught to chase a very specific picture: marriage → house → kids → “happily ever after” And when it doesn’t feel right… we assume something is wrong with us. It’s not. For a lot of women, it’s not the partner they’re craving. It’s clarity, stability, and the freedom to build a life on their terms. That’s why more women are questioning everything from relationships… to timelines… to motherhood itself. And for some of us, that leads here: → solo motherhood by choice → intentional family-building → a life that isn’t centered around waiting This isn’t about rejecting love or relationships. It’s about deciding what actually fits you, without defaulting to what you were taught. If you’ve ever felt like the “traditional path” doesn’t quite land… this conversation is for you! Listen to the full audio and tell me: what do YOU actually want? Want to take the steps to starting your own family as an independent woman? The SMBC Conception Formula is your key and it's $100 off right now: https://candicekatherine.teachable.com/p/the-smbc-formula?coupon_code=100OFFSMBC - - - solo motherhood by choice, single mom by choice, SMBC journey, modern motherhood, intentional motherhood, choosing motherhood alone, fertility decision support, donor conception, building a family alone, women empowerment, female independence, decentering men, redefining family, non traditional family, motherhood without partner, fertility education, women choosing themselves, motherhood clarity, life on your terms, independent woman lifestyle, conscious family building, empowered motherhood, alternative family paths, solo parenting by choice, modern women mindset, relationship expectations vs reality, women and societal pressure, motherhood decision making, choosing your path #singlemombchoice #solomotherhood #modernmotherhood #womensupportingwomen #decenteringmen #intentionalmotherhood #femalesovereignty #buildyourlife #motherhoodjourney #nontraditionalfamily #womenchoosingthemselves #fertilityjourney Support the show

    12 min

  4. MAR 19

    Let’s Talk About It: Raising Kids Without a Father

    DM your Host Directly This is one of the biggest fears I hear from women considering solo motherhood… “Will my child be okay without a father?” And I get it. We’ve been conditioned to believe that a “missing dad” automatically equals a broken childhood. But what if that’s not actually true? In this episode, I’m getting real about what this looks like inside my own home, raising a donor-conceived child alongside my daughter who did have a father… and no longer does. We’re talking about: The emotional differences between donor conception vs. an absent fatherWhat I’ve seen firsthand in my own kids (the honest, unfiltered version)Why the way a father is absent matters more than the absence itselfThe fear that keeps so many women stuck, and how to move through itWhat actually creates a secure, happy childhood (hint: it’s not a traditional family structure)This isn’t a sugar-coated take. It’s grounded, real-life perspective from someone living it every single day. If you’ve been wondering whether choosing this path could harm your future child… this episode is for you! If this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. And if you’re currently in the “should I do this?” phase — I’ve created resources to support you through every step of the decision and conception process. You don’t have to navigate this alone. #singlemombychoice #solomotherhood #donorconceived #modernmotherhood #fertilityjourney #womensupportingwomen #motherhoodunfiltered #familybuilding #reproductiverights #intentionalmotherhood Support the show

    14 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    Is it Scary to Have a Baby All on Your Own?

    DM your Host Directly I polled you guys and the majority of you are terrified of doing motherhood alone. A close second was waiting too long... we'll get into that one later. Let's get into the reality of doing it all alone... this one was hard for me to admit! Normally the Formula is fully self-paced with no direct access to me. But for December only, I’m turning it into a collective, supported experience for the women who are done waiting and ready to build their 2026 intentionally. This is for the women who are ready to stop circling the idea of motherhood on their own terms and actually step into it 🤰 🎧 Listen to the episode 💻 Grab the Formula  🖤 Join us inside the December Substack  All links are below! SMBC Conception Formula: https://candicekatherine.teachable.com/p/the-smbc-formula Join the December Substack Experience: https://candicekatherine.substack.com/ Questions? DM me “DECEMBER” on Instagram The raw, unfiltered, big-sister, bestie conversations about solo motherhood, timelines, fear, identity, donor conception, and the life you’re meant to live. This is where the REAL clarity happens! ♥️👯‍♀️ Tag me on IG (@candicekatherine) if this episode hit for you, I LOVE seeing which moments land 🥰 And share it with a woman who needs this message. It could change her life! Other free resources and mentorship: https://www.keephimmovement.com/ Support the show

    14 min

  6. 11/27/2025

    Our New Family Member + The December That Changes Everything

    DM your Host Directly This episode is a cozy little life update, including introducing our newest family member (yes… we adopted a cat 🐾), AND a really important invitation for the women who already feel it in their bones that solo motherhood is their path. In this episode, I share: • What’s been shifting in my personal life • Why this season feels like a major turning point • And the December container I just opened for future solo moms For the entire month of December, I’m guiding women LIVE through the SMBC Conception Formula inside Substack! Module by module, with added context, real-life strategy, emotional support, and open Q&A. Normally the Formula is fully self-paced with no direct access to me. But for December only, I’m turning it into a collective, supported experience for the women who are done waiting and ready to build their 2026 intentionally. If you purchase the SMBC Conception Formula during the Black Friday sale, you’ll receive: • Lifetime access to the full program • & save 50% off the regular price! This is for the women who are ready to stop circling the idea of motherhood on their own terms and actually step into it 🤰 🎧 Listen to the episode 💻 Grab the Formula before the sale ends 🖤 Join us inside the December Substack container All links are below. Let’s build your next chapter together. SMBC Conception Formula (Black Friday Sale): https://candicekatherine.teachable.com/p/the-smbc-formula?coupon_code=BLACKFRIDAY&product_id=6432817 Join the December Substack Experience: https://candicekatherine.substack.com/ Questions? DM me “DECEMBER” on Instagram The raw, unfiltered, big-sister, bestie conversations about solo motherhood, timelines, fear, identity, donor conception, and the life you’re meant to live. This is where the REAL clarity happens! ♥️👯‍♀️ Tag me on IG (@candicekatherine) if this episode hit for you, I LOVE seeing which moments land 🥰 And share it with a woman who needs this message. It could change her life! https://www.keephimmovement.com/ Support the show

    11 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    The Emotional & Silent Cost of Waiting for the “Right” Partner

    DM your Host Directly We don’t talk about this enough… What it actually costs you to wait. Not just time, but your peace, your confidence, your emotional bandwidth, your dreams, your fertility window, your LIFE. This episode is the one women usually only admit to themselves in private. The moment you wake up and realize you’ve been putting your entire life on hold for a partner who may never arrive... and the world STILL tells you to “be patient.” I’m done with that conversation. And in today’s episode, we’re being HONEST about what waiting can cost you. If you’ve ever felt the pull toward motherhood… If you’re tired of waiting for someone to choose you… If you’re scared to choose yourself… This is the episode you listen to FIRST. It’s honest. It’s clarifying. And it might be the thing that changes your entire timeline. 👯‍♀️ JOIN THE GIRLS’ CHAT (Substack) — our private space for everything I can’t say on Instagram The raw, unfiltered, big-sister, bestie conversations about solo motherhood, timelines, fear, identity, donor conception, and the life you’re meant to live. Join us for $15/month → https://candicekatherine.substack.com/ This is where the REAL clarity happens! ♥️ 🤰 SMBC CONCEPTION FORMULA — 50% OFF until Nov 30 If 2025–2026 is your year to consciously conceive using a donor, THIS is the roadmap. The exact step-by-step plan to go from “maybe one day” to “I’m doing this.” Right now it’s 50% off (rare!) Get it here → https://candicekatherine.teachable.com/p/the-smbc-formula?coupon_code=BLACKFRIDAY&product_id=6432817 Tag me on IG (@candicekatherine) if this episode hit for you, I LOVE seeing which moments land 🥰 And share it with a woman who needs this message. It could change her life! https://www.keephimmovement.com/ Support the show

    20 min

  8. 11/05/2025

    I’m Finally Telling the Stories I Couldn’t Share…

    DM your Host Directly I’m doing something different this week… I opened a private Substack space called The Keep Him Collective. Basically, a group chat for women building life on their own terms. I’ll be sharing stories I’ve never shared publicly... think ex-fiance and separation tea, secret dating era, courtrooms, meeting my ex’s new partner, an old daycare worker that gave me weird vibes… all of it 🤪 If you’ve ever wanted the “best friend on the couch at 11pm” version of me, she’s in there. Join the free tier, or come be a Founding Mother for full access 👯‍♀️ https://candicekatherine.substack.com/ Support the show

    12 min
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They can keep the man, we’re keeping everything else. The Keep Him Podcast is where women rewriting motherhood, legacy, and self-worth come to gather, get loud, and get free. Hosted by Candice Katherine Febrile, single mom by choice, founder of the Keep Him Movement, and unapologetic voice for sovereignty. This show dives into what it really looks like to create family, freedom, and legacy on your own terms. Expect raw solo episodes and bold conversations about: SMBC life: choosing donor conception, solo parenting, and thriving without a partner.Female sovereignty: rewriting self-worth, power, and legacy as women.Breaking the rules: ditching outdated scripts about motherhood, marriage, and “how life should look.”Whether you’re exploring single motherhood by choice, already walking the path, or simply ready to stop apologizing and start keeping yourself, this is your space! 👑 This isn’t about keeping him. It’s about keeping you.

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  • Creator
    Candice Katherine Febrile
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Keep Him Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Keep Him Podcast

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