The SMBC Podcast

In our season 2 finale, we talk about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers. We talk to fellow SMBC, Laura, on our birth stories, and we share tips and tricks to entertain your kids as the winter starts to come closer!

In this weeks episode, we talk about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, we talk to Jenna about the ups and downs of being an SMBC while living with her Mam in her family home, and we gather some advice who are at the start of their fertility journey from Helena Tubridy who is a fertility coach, trauma therapist and former midwife. Please find Helena Tubridy's contact information below:...

On this weeks episode of the SMBC Podcast, we talk about our peaks and pits of raising toddlers as solo parents, we chat to Lisa, the OG SMBC who discusses her brave career change to become a sleep consultant and we gather sleep training tips from Lisa.

In our fourth episode of the SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers. We discuss the costs associated with becoming an SMBC, and we chat with a fitness and life coach, Evan, for tips as to how to prioritise our health and wellbeing while juggling being a solo parents.

In our third episode of the SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers. We chat to a fellow SMBC, Michelle, about her experience of using double donation and we also discuss open and anonymous donors.

In our second episode of The SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers. We discuss the differences of childcare costs across the country, and we name some family friendly activities that you can do without costing more money!

Welcome back to Season 2 of the SMBC Podcast! We are coming back strong with a topic that may be a tough listen for some as we delve into the darker side of mental health challenges as an SMBC. Please be warned that this is not an easy listen and we advise that if this is a potential trigger for you that you do not listen to the second section of this episode.

In our Season 1 Finale of The SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, we share some of our bloopers from the last 8 episodes, and Claire questions Siobhan's memory of the 7 stories in season 1.

In our seventh episode of The SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, we talk to Lorna and Aifric who are at the start of their journey of becoming an SMBC and our story this week is about lived experiences of donor conceived adults.

In our sixth episode of The SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, we talk to our fellow SMBC, Elaine, on searching for donor siblings, and our story this week is about the different types of twins.

In our 5th episode of the SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, we talk to a fellow SMBC, Sarah, about our pregnancy journeys and complications, and our story this week is about the darker side of private donation sites.

In our 4th episode of The SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, we talk to a fellow SMBC, Linda, to discuss our experiences of choosing our donors, and our story this week is about record breaking children born by IVF.

In our third episode of the SMBC podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of the last week of parenting toddlers, we have our second guest Carolyn to talk to us about choosing IUI or IVF, and our story this week is about donor conceived children and dirty doctors!

In our second episode of the SMBC podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of the last week of parenting toddlers, we have our very first guest Tracy join the podcast to discuss dating as an SMBC, and we talk about celebrities who also made the choice to parent solo!

In our first episode of The SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, choosing solo motherhood and we delve into the most controversial SMBC out there, Octomom!