No need for Prince Charming

S1:E18 – Tash & Izzy

How Tash tackled fertility challenges, disordered eating recovery, and IVF to create her perfect family.
In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Tash shares her inspiring journey to becoming a solo mum by choice to her beautiful daughter, Izzy. From a childhood filled with nurturing instincts to overcoming disordered eating that caused amenorrhea, Tash knew motherhood was her ultimate dream. With the support of a trusted GP, she navigated fertility challenges, endured a failed IUI, and found success through IVF. Her story highlights resilience, emotional preparation, and the importance of building a support network. Tash also reflects on pregnancy during Melbourne’s lockdowns and the joy of finally embracing motherhood after years of uncertainty.
Key Takeaways:
Recovering from disordered eating and navigating amenorrhea.
The importance of a supportive GP and fertility specialist.
Moving from IUI to IVF after a long and challenging process.
Facing early ovulation and IVF setbacks.
Experiencing pregnancy during COVID-19 lockdowns and planning for postpartum success.
SPONSOR OFFER:
Are you considering whether solo motherhood could be the right path for you to start your family? Check out the three week “Considering Solo Motherhood” course to learn all you need to know to make an informed and empowered decision. Find out more here.
SHARE YOUR STORY:
Have your own inspiring story to share? We’d love to hear from you! If you’re a solo mum or considering solo motherhood, reach out to share your journey on the podcast here.

S1:E17 – Sasha & Brooklynn

How Sasha faced fertility challenges, built her business, and embraced solo motherhood with joy.
In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Sasha shares her empowering journey to solo motherhood with her daughter, Brooklynn. After a pivotal relationship ended and a fertility consultation revealed blocked tubes and severe endometriosis, Sasha knew she didn’t want to wait any longer. She pursued IVF and was fortunate to conceive on her first transfer. Sasha also talks about her traumatic birth experience, the reality of sleep deprivation, and the importance of support in the early days. Post-motherhood, she started her own virtual assistant business to create the flexible lifestyle she wanted for herself and Brooklynn. Her story highlights resilience, entrepreneurship, and the joy of building a life on your own terms.
Key Takeaways:
Facing fertility challenges with blocked tubes and endometriosis.
The decision to pursue IVF and the emotional highs and lows.
Overcoming a traumatic birth experience and early struggles with sleep deprivation.
Starting a virtual assistant business for flexibility as a solo mum.
The importance of building a support network and community.
SPONSOR OFFER:
Are you considering whether solo motherhood could be the right path for you to start your family? Check out the three week “Considering Solo Motherhood” course to learn all you need to know to make an informed and empowered decision. Find out more here.
SHARE YOUR STORY:
Have your own inspiring story to share? We’d love to hear from you! If you’re a solo mum or considering solo motherhood, reach out to share your journey on the podcast here.

S1:E16 – Amy, Charlie & Molly

How Amy overcame fertility challenges, IVF setbacks, and created her dream family with community support.
In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Amy shares her incredible journey to becoming a solo mum by choice to her two beautiful children, Charlie and Molly. After a miscarriage and years of fertility struggles, including multiple rounds of IUI and IVF, Amy persevered through 14 embryo transfers to finally welcome her son, Charlie. She later had her daughter, Molly, after one final embryo transfer during the COVID pandemic. Amy opens up about the emotional and financial challenges of solo motherhood, the joy of building a supportive solo mum community, and how she finds happiness in organising camping trips for other solo mums and their kids. Her story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of community.
Key Takeaways:
Overcoming a miscarriage and multiple fertility treatment setbacks.
Navigating IVF, OHSS, and embryo transfer challenges.
The importance of financial and emotional preparation for solo motherhood.
Building a strong solo mum community and support network.
The joy of creating memories through camping trips and holidays.
Your First Step Into Solo Motherhood
Curious about becoming a solo mum but don’t know where to begin?
Start with the Considering Solo Motherhood course—it’s designed to help you explore this path with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn about donor options, fertility treatments, emotional readiness, finances, and what life can really look like as a solo mum.👉 Get started now
 
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
The Solo Mum Society Private Facebook Group is a warm, supportive space where you can connect with other women considering or living solo motherhood. It’s completely free and full of women who truly get it.👉 Join here
 
Podcast listener bonus: 20% off fertility services! 
Thanks to our sponsor, City Fertility, you can access an exclusive 20% discount at clinics across Australia—just for being a listener.👉 Full details and discount code here

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 & Joni

How Jessie’s determination led her to embrace IVF, overcome setbacks, and welcome baby Joni.
In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Jessie shares her candid journey to becoming a solo mum by choice. After a series of relationships that didn’t work out and the ticking of her biological clock, Jessie decided to take her future into her own hands. Her path wasn’t easy: she faced the high cost of international sperm, switched clinics, and endured the heartbreak of early ovulation and failed transfers. But her resilience paid off, and she finally welcomed her daughter, Joni. Jessie talks about her fertility journey, the emotional rollercoaster of IVF, and the immense joy of becoming a mum. Her story is one of hope, determination, and finding happiness on her own terms.
Key Takeaways:
Choosing solo motherhood after a series of unsuccessful relationships.
Navigating the cost of international versus local sperm.
Overcoming early ovulation and IVF setbacks.
Building a strong support network of family and friends.
The joy of welcoming her daughter and embracing solo motherhood.
SPONSOR OFFER:
Are you considering whether solo motherhood could be the right path for you to start your family? Check out the three week “Considering Solo Motherhood” course to learn all you need to know to make an informed and empowered decision. Find out more here.
SHARE YOUR STORY:
Have your own inspiring story to share? We’d love to hear from you! If you’re a solo mum or considering solo motherhood, reach out at to share your journey on the podcast here.

S1:E13 – Carly, Lucy, Theo & Gracie

How Carly embraced solo motherhood at 28, overcame fertility challenges, and welcomed Lucy, Theo, and Gracie.
In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Carly shares her inspiring and heartwarming journey to becoming a solo mum by choice to three beautiful children. After deciding at 28 to stop waiting for the right partner, Carly took matters into her own hands. Her journey included failed IUIs, IVF with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and finally, the joy of welcoming her children: Lucy, Theo, and Gracie. Carly reflects on managing pregnancies, balancing life with three little ones, and finding joy in the chaos. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of building a family on your own terms.
Key Takeaways:
Choosing solo motherhood at 28 and facing initial skepticism from family.
The challenges of IUI, IVF, and dealing with OHSS.
Managing three pregnancies, each with its unique challenges.
Building a support network and balancing solo parenting.
The joy, love, and fulfilment of having three children as a solo mum.
SPONSOR OFFER:
Are you considering whether solo motherhood could be the right path for you to start your family? Check out the three week “Considering Solo Motherhood” course to learn all you need to know to make an informed and empowered decision. Find out more here.
SHARE YOUR STORY:
Have your own inspiring story to share? We’d love to hear from you! If you’re a solo mum or considering solo motherhood, reach out to share your journey on the podcast here.

S1:E12 – Lisa & Teddy

How Lisa prepared for solo motherhood, overcame setbacks, and found joy with her son, Teddy.
In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Lisa shares her well-planned and determined journey to becoming a solo mum by choice. After deciding at 30 that she didn’t want to wait for a partner, Lisa embarked on fertility treatments, enduring failed IUIs and a miscarriage before finding success with IVF. She opens up about the importance of financial preparation, the emotional challenges of early motherhood, and her journey to rediscovering her identity as a mum and career woman. Lisa’s story highlights resilience, practical planning, and the joy of welcoming her son, Teddy, into the world.
Key Takeaways:
The importance of financial preparation for solo motherhood.
Navigating IUIs, miscarriage, and IVF.
Building a strong support network and community.
Balancing a career, motherhood, and personal identity.
Rediscovering purpose and joy through solo parenting.
SPONSOR OFFER:
Are you considering whether solo motherhood could be the right path for you to start your family? Check out the three week “Considering Solo Motherhood” course to learn all you need to know to make an informed and empowered decision. Find out more here.
SHARE YOUR STORY:
Have your own inspiring story to share? We’d love to hear from you! If you’re a solo mum or considering solo motherhood, reach out at to share your journey on the podcast here.

S1:E11 – Lauriane & Chloe

How Lauriane overcame heartbreak, PCOS, and IVF to create her perfect family
In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Lauriane shares her incredible journey from France to Australia and how she became a solo mum by choice. After a failed relationship and the heartbreak of unmet expectations, Lauriane faced a diagnosis of PCOS and the reality of ticking biological time. Her determination led her to pursue IVF and choose an Australian sperm donor, despite initial disappointment with donor options. Lauriane opens up about the emotional and financial challenges of fertility treatments, a traumatic birth experience, and finding joy in solo motherhood with her daughter, Chloe. Her story is a testament to resilience, courage, and embracing motherhood on your own terms.
Key Takeaways:
Moving to Australia with dreams of family life that didn’t go as planned.
Navigating PCOS, IVF, and the challenges of donor selection.
Coping with a traumatic birth and the realities of solo motherhood.
The importance of a support network and postpartum preparation.
Embracing the joy and resilience required for solo motherhood.
Your First Step Into Solo Motherhood
Curious about becoming a solo mum but don’t know where to begin?
Start with the Considering Solo Motherhood course—it’s designed to help you explore this path with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn about donor options, fertility treatments, emotional readiness, finances, and what life can really look like as a solo mum.👉 Get started now
 
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
The Solo Mum Society Private Facebook Group is a warm, supportive space where you can connect with other women considering or living solo motherhood. It’s completely free and full of women who truly get it.👉 Join here
 
Podcast listener bonus: 20% off fertility services! 
Thanks to our sponsor, City Fertility, you can access an exclusive 20% discount at clinics across Australia—just for being a listener.👉 Full details and discount code here

Bonus Episode 1 – Mother’s Day Reflections

In this special Mother’s Day bonus, solo mums share the unique moments when they step into both the mum and dad roles with pride and resilience.
In this heartfelt Mother’s Day bonus episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Alisha invites some of the podcast’s previous and upcoming solo mum guests to reflect on moments when they’ve taken on both the mum and dad roles.
From building cubby houses and towing caravans to late-night teething battles and fixing wardrobes, these inspiring women share the practical, emotional, and unexpected ways they rise to every challenge. Their stories remind us that being a solo mum isn’t about what’s missing—it’s about strength, love, and creating a thriving family against the odds.
Whether you’re already a mum, dreaming of motherhood, or somewhere in between, this episode is a celebration of resilience, independence, and the power of solo mums by choice.
SPONSOR OFFER:
Are you considering whether solo motherhood could be the right path for you to start your family? Check out the three week “Considering Solo Motherhood” course to learn all you need to know to make an informed and empowered decision. Find out more here.
SHARE YOUR STORY:
Have your own inspiring story to share? We’d love to hear from you! If you’re a solo mum or considering solo motherhood, reach out at to share your journey on the podcast here.

S1:E10 – Steph, Madden & Scout

How Steph navigated IVF, foster care, and resilience to build her beautiful family.
In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Steph shares her incredible journey to becoming a solo mum by choice at just 25 years old. Facing skepticism due to her age, she persevered through six unsuccessful rounds of IUI before moving to IVF. After a challenging first egg collection, she ultimately welcomed her sons, Madden and Scout. Alongside her fertility journey, Steph also took on the immense responsibility of fostering two children. Her resilience, determination, and love for her family shine through, and make sure you listen to the end for an exciting twist! Steph’s story is a powerful reminder of the strength, courage, and joy that come with creating your own path to motherhood.
Key Takeaways:
Pursuing solo motherhood at a young age despite initial skepticism.
The challenges of multiple IUIs and transitioning to IVF.
Balancing solo motherhood with fostering two children.
Dealing with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and IVF setbacks.
SPONSOR OFFER:
Are you considering whether solo motherhood could be the right path for you to start your family? Check out the three week “Considering Solo Motherhood” course to learn all you need to know to make an informed and empowered decision. Find out more here.
SHARE YOUR STORY:
Have your own inspiring story to share? We’d love to hear from you! If you’re a solo mum or considering solo motherhood, reach out at to share your journey on the podcast here.