The Backup Plan

Meredith Kate
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Thousands of women joke about getting knocked up by their gay best friend when they get fed up with dating. Follow my decision to ACTUALLY do it: learning about the single mother by choice community, failed DIY attempts, to choosing IVF. 

Episodes

  1. Goodbye Podcast, Hello YouTube

    09/11/2025

    Goodbye Podcast, Hello YouTube

    I’m wrapping up The Backup Plan as a podcast and moving the project fully to YouTube. As a single mom by choice, raising my child through IVF with my gay best friend’s sperm and living multi-generationally with my mom, I’ll be sharing the next chapter of this journey in video form. 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backupplanpod 👉 Access the podcast archive: https://www.patreon.com/cw/backupplanpod For those who don’t know me yet: I’m a single mother by choice. I went through IVF using my gay best friend’s sperm, and now I’m raising my child while navigating multi-generational living with my mom. This podcast has been such an important part of my journey, and I’m so grateful for everyone who’s listened along the way. But this isn’t goodbye. The full archive of podcast episodes is available on Patreon, and the future of The Backup Planlives on YouTube with new weekly videos about single motherhood, IVF, LGBTQ+ family building, and multi-generational living. Thank you for being part of this chapter — I can’t wait to share what’s ahead. 💜 Hello Bello20% off for new customers with code “MEREDITHB“Kindred Bravely15% off nursing and maternity wear with code “Meredith15“.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show --- CONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLAN Website: https://backupplanpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/backupplanpod CONNECT WITH MEREDITH Instagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8 WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLAN Visit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

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Thousands of women joke about getting knocked up by their gay best friend when they get fed up with dating. Follow my decision to ACTUALLY do it: learning about the single mother by choice community, failed DIY attempts, to choosing IVF. 

Information

  • Creator
    Meredith Kate
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Meredith Kate, LLC
  • Show Website
    The Backup Plan