Our top 11 podcasts for single mothers by choice
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Looking for honest and relevant podcasts about being a single mother by choice?
You’re in the right place.
At Diers Fertility Clinic, we’re here to support you—whether you’re just starting to explore your options or already on the path to parenthood on your own.
We know that choosing to have a child alone brings both challenges and rewards. No matter where you are in the process, you’ll find stories and insights that speak to your experience.
Single mothers by choice podcasts
To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of 11 great podcasts for single mothers by choice.
They cover everything from personal experiences to expert tips—so whether you’re already a solo mum or just thinking about it, there’s something here for you.
1. The Stork and I
In The Stork and I, Mel Johnson from Southport in the UK explores donor conception as a route to parenthood for single people. Mel herself was single and wanted to start a family. Through fertility treatment with donor sperm she became the proud mum to the gorgeous baby Daisy.
In this single mother by choice podcast, you’ll find a diverse range of episodes, providing valuable advice and inspiration about donor conception, solo motherhood, single parent rights and more. Mel also hosts the Thriving Solo Podcast, an exclusive subscription-only podcast focusing on life as a solo parent.
2. The Single mother Survival guide
The Single mother Survival guide is hosted by Julia Hasche, a single mother from Australia. She interviews fellow single mums and experts on various aspects of single motherhood.
The podcast is not just for single mums by choice, but for single mothers in general – it’s a go-to resource for advice, inspiration, and community.
With over 600,000 downloads and more than 400 episodes, it’s not only Australia’s most popular single parenting podcast – but also the leading podcast for single parents worldwide.
3. The single greatest choice
Join Katie in The single greatest choice podcast as she shares her experience of becoming a single mother. If you’re in a similar situation, click the link to hear her talk about singleness, fertility, motherhood, and deciding to become a solo parent.
Through her single mother by choice podcast, Katie offers support and a sense of community for women making important decisions about parenthood.
4. Seeking Different – Single mother by choice
If you would like to delve into the topic of SMC from a child’s viewpoint, we warmly recommend the Seeking Different podcast hosted by Hera McLeod and her daughter Estela.
This single mother by choice podcast offers a unique perspective on navigating life as a non-traditional family. From donor sibling relationships to race relations, Seeking Different explores a wide range of topics, giving you a glimpse into the life of a single mum + child family.
5. Single Moms United
Ready to up your parenting game, especially as a single mum? We suggest you join Single Moms United and the Mom2Mentor podcast to learn about experimenting in parenting, making better choices for your children, and enhancing parenting skills.
This podcast will encourage and motivate you in your everyday life as a single mother. With episodes varying in length, you’ll receive valuable advice on finances, parenting skills, and embracing your single mom power.
The podcast is intended for all single mothers, also single mothers by choice.
6. Choice Chats for Choice Mums
Choice Chat for Choice Mums is a podcast for single women who proactively choose motherhood. Podcast host Mikki Morrissette conducts interviews with single mothers by choice, allowing them to share their stories and experiences.
The podcast hasn’t been updated recently, but the content is still well worth a listen.
7. Not by Accident
If you’re after a truly personal account of becoming a single mother by choice, have a listen to Sophie Harper’s Not by Accident podcast.
She shares openly about the highs and lows of deciding to have a child on her own and what it’s really like to go through it.
Though the episodes aren’t brand new, they remain full of valuable advice and relatable stories.
8. First-time mother by choice
The podcast explores the realities of your relationship with food and body image during pregnancy and motherhood. Host Dr. Emilia Thompson is a certified nutritionist and proud single mum by choice.
Previously known as “The Single Mother by Choice Podcast,” First-time mother by choice, also includes several episodes on being a single mother by choice.
9. Motherhood Reimagined
The Motherhood Reimagined podcast, hosted by Sarah Kowalski, celebrates all paths to motherhood.
Whether you’re contemplating whether to become a single mother by choice, still trying to conceive, or already raising kids, this is the podcast to hear about single mums by choice who didn’t follow the rules as they share the heartache and joys of their paths.
Join this podcast for insightful conversations with Choice Mums sharing their experiences, or experts discussing fertility, donor conception, adoption, and more.
10. The Single Mom Podcast
Created by Heather Wells, a single mother of three (including two with special needs), the Single Mom Podcast is all about inspiring and motivating single mums globally.
This podcast is for all single mums, not for single mums by choice in particular. However, Heather’s personal journey serves as a testament to the strength of all single mums.
11. No need for Prince Charming – Motherhood on your own terms
In No need for Prince Charming you can be inspired by Australian women who have taken motherhood into their own hands and become single mothers by choice without a partner. This could be via sperm donor, egg and sperm donor, or adoption.
Listen to their amazing journeys and what they went through to make their motherhood dreams come true when Plan A didn’t work out.
Podcast episodes about single mothers by choice
1. Define the Narrative
Enjoy this episode of The Define the Narrative Podcast where host Ann Argo welcomes her guests Jane Mattes, Mikki Morrissette, Sarah Kowalski, and Mali Bain as they discuss the last forty years of women creating a family of their own.
2. Stories of our times – Why single women are going to Denmark to become mothers
Listen to this episode of Stories of our Times focusing on single women choosing Denmark as their destination to become mothers.
Hear our clinic founder, Liza Diers’ perspective on the subject. Gain insights into the experiences and choices of those who have pursued the path of single motherhood by choice with the help from Diers Klinik.
3. Best of both worlds podcast – Episode 71 with guest Mel Johnson
Mel Johnson from the UK joins Best of both worlds podcast hosts Sarah and Laura.
She opens up about life as a SMBC (single mother by choice). They talk about what led to her decision and how she handles parenting on her own.
At Diers Fertility Clinic we make single women’s baby dreams come true
Diers Fertility Clinic has helped hundreds of single women become mothers over the years.
You can read some of these women’s stories in our blog:
- Read Cathleen’s story
- Read Lydia’s story
- Read the Times Magazine’s article about the solo mum, Harriet, who travelled to Diers Klinik from UK to get treatment.
It’s important to remember, that you’re not alone. There’s a whole community of strong, resilient, and inspiring women walking this path alongside you.
The personal stories of single mothers by choice in our blog and in the 11 podcasts testify to that.
Let Diers Klinik help you become a single mother by choice
Would you like to know how Diers Klinik can help you become a single mother by choice?
- Read more here, or
- Book a consultation. It’s free and totally unbinding.
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