Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice , Kelley joins Laura for an honest conversation about the emotional realities of becoming a solo mother by choice. Kelley reflects on why relationships aren’t always easy — and why leaving one can be just as complicated as staying. She shares how the path to motherhood through IUI or IVF can take time and carry an emotio...

Send us Fan Mail New year, same chaos—just better managed ✨ In this episode, we’re talking all things organized chaos with Sage Haus and why having the right support can be a total game changer, especially for solo moms by choice. From reclaiming your time to reducing the mental load, this conversation is all about how a house manager can feel like an extension of your village—so you can focus on...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by Macaile Hutt, the host and creator of Red Nail Energy — a podcast that centers bold conversations, real stories, and the power of choosing yourself. Macaile shares her experience as a podcast host, what inspired her to create R ed Nail Energy , and how the show has become a space for honest dialogue and unapologetic storytelling. We also talk about...

Send us Fan Mail In Part Two of Lara’s journey, we step beyond the delivery room and into the tender, vulnerable chapter of bringing Max home. With the world still deep in the pandemic, Lara navigates early motherhood in isolation—learning to care for a newborn while processing all she endured to get here. This episode explores the messy, beautiful realities of the newborn phase, the emotional shi...

Send us Fan Mail In Part One of this two-part series, we follow Lara through her deeply personal journey to motherhood—a path shaped by the challenges of PCOS, multiple fertility treatments, and the emotional toll of failed IUIs and back-to-back IVF rounds. As she navigates her own uncertainty, the world around her begins to shift. COVID-19 shuts everything down just as she learns she’s pregnant,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, J—who joins us anonymously—shares her path to solo motherhood through at-home insemination with a known donor. Now navigating life with a lively toddler, J reflects on the beauty, chaos, and honesty of early parenthood. She speaks openly about her commitment to introducing donor conception from the very beginning, making it a natural and celebrated part of her son...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s powerful, feel-good episode, we sit down with Paige Dempsey—SMBC mama, dating coach, and a woman who’s redefining what it means to build a life on your own terms. After conceiving her daughter in her 40s, Paige opens up about choosing single motherhood, embracing the unexpected, and stepping boldly into a new season with confidence and clarity. She also shares her best...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Victoria Crowe, founder of Signature Donors, a premier Manhattan-based agency dedicated to helping families grow through egg donation. Victoria shares how Signature Donors brings a deeply personal, hands-on approach to every match — supporting intended parents and donors through one of the most meaningful and emotional journeys they’ll ever take....

Send us Fan Mail Meet Andrea — a woman who proves that when life doesn’t go according to plan, you can still create something even better. From fertility hurdles to solo motherhood wins, Andrea’s living her dream — with her mini brunch partner by her side. ☕💫 In this episode, she opens up about trusting her instincts, navigating infertility, and leaning on the incredible village that helped her...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re chatting with Amanda Bolan , a woman who somehow manages to juggle big life changes, motherhood, and a little bit of chaos — all with a smile. From unexpected turns to heart-led decisions, Amanda’s story is full of love, laughter, and those wild moments that make life beautifully unpredictable. 🎧 Tune in for an honest and uplifting conversation about choosing cha...

Send us Fan Mail Today on Choosing Chaos, I’m chatting with Reema, also known as The Choice Mom Coach. Reema is a certified coach who helps women bring ease, confidence, and clarity to the Single Mother by Choice journey. Drawing on both personal and professional experience, Reema empowers women to navigate the emotional highs and lows of this path, helping them approach motherhood with confidence...

Send us Fan Mail You hear my voice every week on Choosing Chaos , but today we’re doing something a little different. So many of you have asked to know more about me — the person behind the mic — and this episode is my chance to share a bit of my story. I’ve invited the amazing Kristen Caples to take over as host for a special “flip the script” episode where she asks me the questions. We’re diving...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Choosing Chaos , Erika shares her journey as a single mom by choice — from multiple rounds of IUI to fun “sperm donor parties.” She opens up about the challenges and joys of solo motherhood, meaningful dibling relationships, and how parenting during COVID gave her precious time with Hadley that she wouldn’t have had otherwise. A story about the importance of don...

Send us Fan Mail Parenthood is full of sleepless nights, constant learning curves, and moments where the right support can change everything. In this episode of Choosing Chaos , newborn care specialist Amanda Dorn, founder of Moonlight Nurturer , joins us to share her perspective on helping families thrive during the newborn stage. Amanda talks about finding balance in the chaos, setting realistic...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, this episode is a heartfelt celebration of life, love, and inclusion. Annie Rocchio joins us to share the story of her daughter’s life with Down Syndrome—a journey filled with joy, lessons, and a deeper understanding of what it means to embrace differences. Annie’s story is not only a tribute to her daughter but also a call to practice co...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the boldest leaps bring the most beautiful rewards. 🌟 In this episode, Marquita takes us inside her inspiring journey as a single mom by choice—first welcoming her daughter, and now joyfully preparing for baby girl number two! She shares what it’s really like to navigate the ups and downs of fertility, why trusting your provider matters, and how building your own versio...

Send us Fan Mail Fertility is rarely simple. For many, it’s a journey that calls for time, patience, and the courage to adjust course—whether that means changing clinics, rethinking treatment options, or finding new sources of hope. In this episode of Choosing Chaos , we sit down with Lindsay, who was told at just 33 years old that motherhood might not be possible. Years later, after navigating he...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to embrace motherhood on your own terms? In this episode of Choosing Chaos , we sit down with Kristen Caples, a single mom by choice to twins. After an early arrival landed her babies in the NICU, Kristen navigated the challenges of the hospital, the journey home, and the adventures of raising twins with resilience, joy, and a strong village by her side. Now, she...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when motherhood begins in the unexpected? In this episode of Choosing Chaos, we sit down with Melissa Whalen, whose journey into motherhood started when her daughter was born at just 29 weeks and six days. After developing preeclampsia that escalated into HELLP syndrome, Melissa faced an early delivery and the challenges of the NICU. Now, she’s raising her neurodiverg...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice, we sit down with Linzay Davis, founder of Hello-Bundle, to talk about navigating parental leave as a new parent. After struggling to figure out paid leave, job protection, and postpartum support herself, Linzay created Hello-Bundle to help thousands of parents maximize their benefits and thrive while spending precious t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice, Sara shares her journey to solo motherhood, from combining IUI and IVF to the surprise of identical twins. She opens up about pregnancy bedrest, early motherhood anxiety, and the lessons learned raising her girls into their teenage years. A story of resilience, love, and embracing a little beautiful chaos along the way....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice, Lakeisha shares her journey to becoming a mom on her own terms—from prioritizing motherhood when dating took a back seat, to embracing the sweet surprise of discovering her baby’s gender at birth. She reflects on the joy of raising her daughter and the unique connections she’s built through dibling meetups, while also o...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda found out she was having twins at just three weeks pregnant — surprise! In this episode, she shares what it’s like to raise two babies solo, flee a state mid-pregnancy, and survive postpartum with the help of friends, caffeine, and a synchronized nap schedule. Chaos? Yes. Regrets? Zero. In this episode, Amanda shares her thoughtful journey into single motherhood by choice (...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Choosing Chaos, Lindsey opens up about her path to solo motherhood—from choosing to become a single mom by choice to the unexpected detour of navigating life in the NICU with her preemie. We talk about fertility, preeclampsia, advocacy, and the emotional strength it takes to keep going when nothing goes as planned. 💛 NICU Support Resources: Hand to Hol...

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about becoming a single mom by choice and not sure where to start? In this episode, I’m joined by Megan from 412 Fertility , a fertility nurse and founder who’s helped countless women navigate the complex (and sometimes overwhelming) world of reproductive treatment. We dive into: What fertility testing actually looks like The difference between medicated vs. unmedicated I...