What It’s Really Like on a Solo Mum Society Trip to Bali Real stories, honest reflections, and joyful chaos from the 2025 Solo Mum Society Bali trip. In this special episode of No Need for Prince Charming, we reflect on the 2025 Solo Mum Society group trip to Bali — with stories straight from the incredible mums who came along. With 39 solo mums and 44 children, this year's trip was bigger, bolder, and filled with unforgettable moments. Hear directly from mums who overcame fears, built friendshi...
Jun 30, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 18
From Lazy Days to Solo Mum Strength: Michelle’s Wild Ride to Motherhood Michelle went from Uber Eats in bed to solo motherhood, hemophilia diagnosis and all — and shares the emotional rollercoaster behind it all. In this raw and deeply relatable episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Michelle shares her surprising journey from self-confessed laziness to the fierce solo mum of Henry. From casual relationships and egg freezing, to miscarriage, IVF with a Filipino donor, and parenting a toddler wi...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Solo Mum Life Now: Cyndi and Tash on Saying Yes to One—and Dreaming of a Possible Third Cyndi and Tash return to share what life looks like now—one has embraced being one-and-done, the other is quietly leaving the door open for more. In this warm and reflective update episode, we reconnect with two beloved solo mums from earlier seasons—Cyndi and Tash—to find out how their lives (and families) have grown since we last heard from them. Cyndi talks about life with her two-year-old son Callaway and...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 16
From Egg Freezing to Solo Mum: Coby on Known Donors, Ectopic Loss, and the Joy of Baby Aubrey Coby shares her honest journey from music gigs to motherhood—including egg freezing, loss, and the love that made it all worth it. In this heartfelt episode, Coby shares how she transitioned from life as a globe-trotting musician to solo motherhood in Perth—with every step driven by love, strategy, and gut instinct. She opens up about egg freezing at 35, losing a fallopian tube after an ectopic pregnanc...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 15
Life as a Solo Dad: Callum on Parenting, Pressure, and the Power of Choosing Fatherhood Alone In Part 2 of Callum’s incredible story, we pick up where we left off—right after Lara’s birth. Callum takes us inside the early days of solo parenting: navigating newborn sleep deprivation, legal complexities, travel logistics, and adjusting to life as a dad… alone. From co-working next to daycare to sleepless nights, Callum gets honest about the mental load, the unexpected joy, and why letting go of pe...
Jun 02, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Solo Dad by Choice: Callum’s Surrogacy Journey to Fatherhood and Baby Lara Callum shares his journey from marriage breakdown to becoming a solo dad through surrogacy in the US, and all the emotion, research, and heart that went into creating his daughter Lara. IFor the first time on No Need for Prince Charming, we welcome a solo dad by choice. In this deeply thoughtful and emotional episode, Callum shares how, after a marriage breakdown and years of soul-searching, he made the bold and intention...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 13
From Ovarian Surgery to Solo Motherhood: Kate’s Journey to Baby Ivy and Beyond After losing an ovary in her 20s, Kate knew she couldn’t wait forever. This is her story of choosing solo motherhood, IVF, and embracing newborn life with honesty, humour, and heart. In this raw, funny, and deeply relatable episode, Kate shares her journey to solo motherhood after unexpectedly losing an ovary in her early 20s. When dating didn’t pan out, she decided to take matters into her own hands—and never looked ...
May 19, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 12
What Comes Next: Solo Mum Updates from Christina and Lauren on Health, Fertility, and Letting Go In this powerful update episode, we catch up with two much-loved solo mums: Lauren (Season 3, Ep 1) and Christina(Season 1, Ep 3). Lauren shares her experience juggling parenting Daisy, co-sleeping, breastfeeding, and facing two surgeries, including a recent tumour diagnosis. She opens up about how she’s preparing Daisy (and herself) for their first-ever nights apart, and her emotional reflections on...
May 12, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 11
What I’ve Learned Raising a Donor-Conceived Child: Meike’s Solo Mum Story and Co-Creating DCP Hub Meike started IVF at 36 and became a solo mum to baby Lyla—now, 9 years later, she’s sharing what it’s really like. In this powerful episode, Meike reflects on her journey from a low AMH diagnosis to IVF and solo motherhood, but most importantly, what she’s learned raising her now 9-year-old daughter Lyla, who was conceived using an open-ID donor. Meike speaks openly about telling Lyla her conceptio...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 10
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, gratitude, and unwavering determination. She opens up about fertility challenges, dealing with failed ...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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 way anyone expected. From failed embryo transfers to a surprise pregnancy, a near-death birth experien...
Apr 21, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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 IVF, how she handled society’s judgment about being an “older mum,” and how motherhood transformed ev...
Apr 14, 2025•56 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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 diagnosis of Meniere’s disease during pregnancy to overcoming guilt and building a support system, Leah op...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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 donation to welcoming her third child, and the unexpected bowel cancer diagnosis that changed everything. F...
Mar 31, 2025•51 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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 to IVF, pregnancy at 42, and moving across states while preparing for motherhood. She opens up abou...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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, and financial challenges of fertility treatment, why she ultimately chose to import donor eggs int...
Mar 17, 2025•56 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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, dealing with miscarriage, and welcoming her son, Josh, into the world as a solo mum by choice. She opens ...
Mar 10, 2025•40 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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 twin pregnancy. She opens up about balancing fertility treatments, the challenges of parenting three ...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 opens up about her decision-making process, her unique approach to manifestation and mindset, and the...
Nov 25, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 30
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 donor and the profound impact of this selfless act. Learn about the emotional and physical aspects of e...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min
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 highlights the joy and resilience required in solo parenting, as well as the importance of community and a...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 29
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 alone. She shares her thoughts on balancing work and motherhood, finding a supportive community, and enc...
Nov 04, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 28
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 delves into the challenges of the IVF process, the joy of raising Ralph, and the experience of balanci...
Oct 28, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 27
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 multiple businesses, and the deep emotions of bringing her daughter Maisie into the world. Her story ...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 26
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 flexibility she needed as a solo mum. Sasha’s story is filled with insights into finding clients, developi...
Oct 14, 2024•34 min
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 pursue motherhood alone. She shares her path through fertility treatments, her bond with Vivienne, and ...
Oct 07, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 25
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 her supportive family. Kimberley reflects on her path, the challenges of IUI, and her sense of empowe...
Sep 30, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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 causes. Sofia’s wisdom is a reminder that women can take control of their health journeys with self-...
Sep 23, 2024•53 min
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 story is filled with resilience, adventure, and the freedom of raising her son independently. Key Takeaw...
Sep 16, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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 travel with her baby, and the empowering freedom of solo parenting. This episode offers inspiration...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 22
