Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice — the podcast for women who are done waiting for “the one” and ready to become a parent on their own damn terms. We’re talking fertility, pregnancy, the emotional chaos, and the village it takes to raise a kid. Sometimes you cry in the bathtub. Sometimes you're crying because your toddler bit you. And sometimes, you cry because you chose all of this. Unfiltered conversations about solo motherhood—because doing it alone doesn't mean doing it quietly.
Episodes
In this episode of Choosing Chaos, we sit down with Laura Scrieber, a soon-to-be single mom navigating a rollercoaster of fertility and pregnancy. Coming from a strong conservative family, Laura shares the hesitation, courage, and love that have guided her journey to motherhood.
Hear her candidly ask Kristen and me the questions on her mind as she prepares for labor—including her concerns about having a C-section, her hop...
In this episode of Choosing Chaos, we’re joined by Caroline, owner of Pathfinder Birth Works, for an honest and empowering conversation about the role of a doula in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Caroline shares how doulas provide steady support through one of the most transformative seasons in a woman’s life—offering evidence-based information, emotional reassurance, physical comfort measures, and guidance when it mat...
In this episode of Choosing Chaos, we sit down with Jess to talk about what it really looks like to pursue single motherhood by choice later in life.
Jess froze her eggs in her younger years, believing she was preserving an option for the future. But when she ultimately decided to conceive in her 40s, she learned those eggs were no longer usable — and she had to pivot. What followed were multiple rounds of IVF, each carry...
Michelle joins us to share the story behind her bold pivot to single motherhood by choice. After choosing to leave a relationship impacted by addiction, she found herself redefining the vision she once had for starting a family. Instead of waiting for the “right” circumstances, Michelle leaned into community, trusted her intuition, and decided to move forward on her own terms — turning what could have been a sidestep int...
We’re sharing a story that beautifully expands what love and family can look like.
In this episode, Jackie — a single mom by choice — opens up about her path to motherhood, from beginning her journey with a known donor to ultimately choosing a different direction. She shares the courage it took to pivot, the joy of welcoming her daughter, and the intentional ways she’s built connection along the way — including creating a...
On this episode of Choosing Chaos, I’m chatting with Masha, a mom of two sweet daughters, about her journey into motherhood — the joys, the challenges, and all the unexpected ways love and family show up along the way. 💛
We also talk about the ways she’s been able to share the gift of motherhood with another single mom by choice, and how building your village sometimes looks different than you expect.
In this episode, we sit down with Joni to hear her journey to motherhood through IUI — and how that experience helped her discover who she truly is. She opens up about life in the sandwich generation, balancing the needs of her child and her parents, navigating the emotional ups and downs of postpartum, and the beautiful, unexpected joys of becoming a mom.
Her story is honest, heartfelt, and a reminder of why it’s so impo...
Birth doesn’t always go the way we imagine. In this episode, we reconnect with Kristen, Lindsay, and Annie as they share their honest and emotional NICU journeys — from fear and uncertainty to resilience, growth, and unexpected strength.
We talk about what it’s really like to have a baby in the NICU, how families cope with the emotional rollercoaster, and what it means to choose chaos — to choose love, courage, and connec...
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 emotional toll, and why connection matters — incl...
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 you, your family, and your goals.
If 2026 i...
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 Red Nail Energy, and how the show has become a space for honest dialogue and unapologetic storytelling. We also talk about her thoughtful and intentional path toward ...
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 shifts that accompany new motherhood, and the...
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, layering isolation and fear onto an alrea...
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’s story. With humor, candor, and a groun...
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 tips for dating with intention, staying op...
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.
We talk about what goes into finding the r...
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 along the way — from her biggest cheerleade...
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 chaos, finding joy in the curveballs, and sayi...
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, clarity, and meaningful support.
If you’r...
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 into my decision to become a solo mother, ...
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