No need for Prince Charming

S1:E17 – Sasha and Brooklynn

In the back of her mind Sasha always had using a donor as an option, as she knew she really wanted to be a Mum. She lives in Queensland and after having her adorable daughter Brooklyn, she started her own business to enable the lifestyle she dreamed of for her family. In this episode weContinue reading "S1:E17 – Sasha and Brooklynn"

S1:E16 – Amy, Charlie and Molly

After a long road, with many changes in protocol, Amy’s dreams of becoming a mother finally came true in her 40s. She now lives in Melbourne with her 2 gorgeous children Charlie (4) and Molly (4 months). In this episode we talk about pregnancy in your 40s (including being pregnant with number 2 with aContinue reading "S1:E16 – Amy, Charlie and Molly"

S1:E15 – Rachel & Arlo

Rachel’s Story of Determination, Embracing Solo Motherhood, and Finding Fulfilment with Her Son ArloIn this episode of 'No Need for Prince Charming,' Rachel, from Adelaide, opens up about her journey to solo motherhood. After years of navigating relationships, Rachel decided to become a mother on her own terms, ultimately welcoming her son, Arlo. Her story explores the unexpected twists and turns in her journey, from considering a known donor to ultimately using an anonymous one, and her experiences with IVF. Rachel shares how she found strength, confidence, and joy in becoming a solo mum. Her story is filled with humour, resilience, and a reminder that family can be created in many beautiful ways.
Key Takeaways:
Rachel’s decision to pursue solo motherhood and the relief she found in choosing an anonymous donor.
Her journey through multiple IVF rounds and the medical setbacks she encountered.
Finding joy and fulfilment in raising Arlo and the unexpected benefits of solo parenting.
Embracing the simplicity and independence of solo motherhood and the support of her community.
Advice for women considering solo motherhood and navigating fertility clinics.

S1:E14 – Jessie and Joni

It was a non-negotiable for Jessie that she have children, and after another significant relationship didn’t work out, she decided to take her future into her own hands to ensure her dreams of being a mother would come true. Jessie lives in a New South Wales with her gorgeous 9 month old daughter Joni. InContinue reading "S1:E14 – Jessie and Joni"

S1:E13 – Carly, Lucy, Theo and Gracie

Carly always knew she would need to use a donor to achieve her dreams of being a mum and decided at a 29 to pursue the solo mum path as she knew she wanted more than one child. Carly lives in NSW with her 3 gorgeous children – Lucy, Theo and Gracie. In this episodeContinue reading "S1:E13 – Carly, Lucy, Theo and Gracie"

S1:E12 – Lisa and Teddy

Lisa was only 30 when she decided to pursue becoming a mother without a partner. She’s incredibly driven and being a Mum was something she always wanted, so she was no longer willing to wait for a man to make her goals happen. Lisa lives in Western Australia with her gorgeous 3 year old sonContinue reading "S1:E12 – Lisa and Teddy"

S1:E11 – Lauriane and Chloe

Lauriane moved to Australia from France with her fiancé and expected to start a family. When the relationship didn’t work out, and knowing she had PCOS, she took matters into her own hands and now lives in Sydney with her gorgeous daughter Chloe. In this episode we talk about the challenges of having a babyContinue reading "S1:E11 – Lauriane and Chloe"

Bonus Episode – Mother’s Day Reflections

To celebrate Mother’s Day we catch up with some of our previous guests, and also hear from some upcoming guests, on their reflections on Mother’s Day, and what it’s like to be a SuperMum that takes on the role of 2 parents. Whether you have a child/children, you have angel babies, furbabies, a baby onContinue reading "Bonus Episode – Mother’s Day Reflections"

S1:E10 – Steph, Madden and Scout

Steph was relatively young when she embarked on the journey to become a solo mum by choice, after already raising foster children. The journey to conceive wasn’t as straight forward as you would think at that age, but she currently lives in Queensland with her 2 beautiful boys Madden and Scout. In this episode weContinue reading "S1:E10 – Steph, Madden and Scout"

S1:E9 – Leah and Jack

Leah hadn’t considered becoming a mother without a partner until a comment from a co-worker made her reconsider her path to the white picket fence. What followed that comment was a rollercoaster of unexpected medical diagnosis, multiple rounds of IVF, travel for treatment and even a relationship. Leah lives in Tasmania with her gorgeous 10Continue reading "S1:E9 – Leah and Jack"