No need for Prince Charming

Jill’s Story: Nine IVF Rounds, Known Donor Support, and the Journey to Baby Florence In this emotional and inspiring episode, we meet Jill—a long-time listener who became a solo mum by choice after an extraordinary journey. From believing solo motherhood wasn’t for her, to nine gruelling IVF rounds, a family egg donor, and the gift of a known sperm donor, Jill’s story is filled with resilience, gr...

Nat’s Updated Journey: Grief, Third Baby Joy, and Surviving a Life-Threatening Birth Experience In this powerful update episode, we reconnect with Nat—one of our most memorable guests from Season One. Since we last heard from her, Nat has navigated unimaginable grief, pursued her dream of becoming a midwife, and made the brave decision to try for a third child. But her journey didn’t unfold the wa...

13 Rounds of IVF and a Baby at 46: Lorena’s Story of Solo Motherhood, Setbacks, and Strength   Lorena always knew she wanted to be a mum—but life had other plans. After navigating difficult relationships, putting her heart back together, and years of unsuccessful IVF, she finally became a solo mum at 46. In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Lorena shares the highs and lows of 13 rounds of...

From Workaholic to Solo Mum: Leah’s Unexpected Path to Motherhood and Living with Chronic Illness Leah was a career-focused woman who didn’t even know if she wanted kids—until the experience of caring for her niece flipped her world upside down. What started as a spontaneous thought became a fast-tracked journey to solo motherhood, filled with both joy and adversity. From navigating a shock diagno...

Solo Mum Life Now: Jaime and Sally on Daycare, Diagnosis, and Donor Siblings In this special update episode, we catch up with two beloved past guests—Jaime and Sally—to hear how life has evolved since they last joined the podcast. Jaime opens up about parenting without a village, managing full-time work with daycare, and why she’s happy to be one-and-done. Sally shares her journey from egg donatio...

From Divorce to Solo Mum: Kristy’s Unexpected Journey to Baby Navy Kristy never imagined she’d become a solo mum. After spending years in a difficult marriage, she found herself rebuilding her life at 31. But after dating disappointments and a move to Melbourne, she realised she didn’t want to wait any longer. In this episode, Kristy shares how a single conversation changed everything, leading her...

From IVF Setbacks to Donor Eggs: Mel’s Journey to Solo Motherhood with Lou Mel’s path to solo motherhood wasn’t straightforward. After struggling with IVF, enduring multiple failed transfers, and facing the emotional toll of infertility, she had to make a life-changing decision—continuing with her own eggs or moving to donor eggs. In this episode, Mel shares how she navigated the mental, emotional...

Egg Freezing, IVF, and Solo Motherhood: Miranda’s Journey to Baby Josh Miranda always dreamed of being a mother, but life didn’t follow the traditional timeline she expected. After freezing her eggs at 34 and focusing on her career, it wasn’t until COVID lockdowns that she had the space to reflect on what she truly wanted. In this episode, Miranda shares her journey from egg freezing to IVF, deali...

From Corporate Success to Solo Mum of Three: Charlotte’s Unexpected Journey Charlotte was thriving in her corporate career, travelling the world and living life on her terms. But at 35, she realised she wanted something more—motherhood. In this episode, Charlotte shares her inspiring journey from a career-driven professional to a solo mum of three, navigating IVF, miscarriages, and an unexpected t...

From the Film Industry to Motherhood: Betty’s Inspiring Story of Resilience and Vision In this heartfelt episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Betty shares her journey from the hustle of the film industry to the joy of solo motherhood. After years of prioritising her career and navigating relationships that didn’t align with her dreams, Betty chose to embrace motherhood on her own terms. She o...

Stories and Advice from Egg Donors and Experts on the Life-Changing Journey of Egg Donation In this heartfelt and informative episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Alisha explores the powerful journey of egg donation. Featuring inspiring personal stories from egg donors and insights from Brooke of the Eve Donor Bank at City Fertility, this episode delves into what it takes to become an egg don...

From Single Woman to Solo Mum of Two: Shantal’s Story of Family, Resilience, and Independence In this episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Shantal shares her journey to solo motherhood with her daughters, Esme and Laney. She discusses her experiences with IUI, IVF, and choosing a donor, as well as the unique challenges of raising neurodivergent children as a single mum. Shantal’s story highli...

How Melissa Became a Solo Mum by Choice and Fostered Connections with Her Daughter’s Donor Siblings Around the World In this heartfelt episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' we meet Melissa and her nine-year-old daughter, Gracie. Melissa opens up about her path to solo motherhood, from navigating donor conception after a difficult marriage to the joys and challenges of raising her daughter alon...

How Claire Embraced Solo Motherhood, Overcame IVF Hurdles, and Balanced Life as a CEO and Mum In this episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Claire shares her inspiring story of becoming a solo mum to her son, Ralph. From her role as CEO of a global technology company to the moment she decided to pursue motherhood alone, Claire’s journey is filled with resilience, adaptation, and humour. She de...

From Doula to Mum: How Candace Balanced Work, IVF, and Found Community as a Solo Mother In this episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Candace shares her remarkable journey to solo motherhood. A fertility expert and doula, she decided to have a child on her own after years of helping others create families. Candace opens up about the unique challenges of selecting a known donor, balancing her m...

Navigating Career Change, Building a VA Business, and Empowering Solo Mums to Earn More with Flexibility" In this bonus episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Sasha, a former hotel sales director, shares how she transformed her career during COVID by becoming a virtual assistant. After years in hospitality, she pivoted to building a successful VA business, which allowed her to create the flexib...

Overcoming Medical Hurdles, Embracing Solo Motherhood, and the Unconditional Love of Raising Her Daughter In this episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' we meet Stacie, a dedicated early childhood educator and single mum by choice to her daughter, Vivienne. Stacie opens up about her journey to solo motherhood, from overcoming an unexpected medical diagnosis in her 20s to realising she could pur...

From Fertility Setbacks to a Fresh Start in Australia: Kimberley’s Path to Motherhood and Finding Community as a Solo Mum In this episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Kimberley shares her inspiring story of becoming a solo mother by choice. After a transformative journey through fertility treatments in the UK, she decided to return to Australia, where she now raises her son, Otis, alongside h...

Navigating Menopause, Embracing Intuition, and Understanding Mind-Body Wellness with Sofia In this special bonus episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Sofia, a compassionate medical intuitive, joins us to discuss holistic approaches for women’s wellness, especially around menopause. She dives into energy healing, the power of intuition, and ways to navigate hormonal changes by addressing root...

How Kathryn Embraced Solo Motherhood, Navigated IVF and Found Joy in Raising Her Son While Exploring the World In this episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Kathryn returns to share her inspiring journey of becoming a solo mum by choice. From tackling IVF to travelling across Europe with her young son, James, she opens up about the joys and challenges of motherhood on her terms. Kathryn’s stor...

From IVF Setbacks to Planning Adventures: Kathryn’s Inspiring Journey to Solo Motherhood In this episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Kathryn shares the first part of her journey to solo motherhood, reflecting on the challenges of IVF, navigating the grief of lost expectations, and ultimately choosing to embrace motherhood on her terms. Kathryn discusses her high-risk pregnancy, her choice to...

From Life as a City Accountant to Solo Motherhood: How Rebecca’s Dream of Having a Family Came True In this episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Rebecca shares her inspiring path to solo motherhood. From her career as an accountant and her love of travel to navigating multiple rounds of IVF, Rebecca opens up about the challenges and triumphs of pursuing motherhood independently. With the supp...

Navigating Life as a Donor-Conceived Child, Meeting Siblings, and Finding Identity in a Solo Mum Household In this bonus episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' we meet Kiara, a donor-conceived child raised by a solo mum by choice. Kiara opens up about her childhood, her close bond with her mother, and the unique experiences of meeting donor siblings and even connecting with her donor. Her journ...

Navigating IVF, Embracing Solo Motherhood, and Finding a Village to Support Baby Leni In this episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Keely shares her journey to solo motherhood, from a successful career as a TV producer to becoming a single mum by choice to her daughter, Leni. She opens up about navigating fertility challenges, choosing to pursue motherhood alone, and the support she received f...

Embracing Independence, Navigating IVF, and Choosing a Sperm Donor to Build a Family In this episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Mikayla shares her inspiring journey to solo motherhood. She discusses her decision to become a mother in her late 20s, navigating fertility treatments, and her thoughtful process of choosing an overseas sperm donor. With her family’s unwavering support, Mikayla’s...