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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.

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All Episodes

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Motherhood on Her Own Terms: Kristen Caples

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2025/09/15

Send us a text What does it mean to embrace motherhood on your own terms? In this episode of Choosing Chaos, we sit down with Kristen Caples, a single mom by choice to twins. After an early arrival landed her babies in the NICU, Kristen navigated the challenges of the hospital, the journey home, and the adventures of raising twins with resilience, joy, and a strong village by her side. Now, she’s traveling the world with her children, exploring museums, aquariums, and diverse cultures, all wh...

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Beyond Every Expectation: Melissa Whalen on...

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2025/09/08

Send us a text What happens when motherhood begins in the unexpected? In this episode of Choosing Chaos, we sit down with Melissa Whalen, whose journey into motherhood started when her daughter was born at just 29 weeks and six days. After developing preeclampsia that escalated into HELLP syndrome, Melissa faced an early delivery and the challenges of the NICU. Now, she’s raising her neurodivergent daughter—who is making incredible strides with her skills—with endless love, advocacy, and dete...

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54:51

Hello-Bundle: Helping Moms Get the Leave They Deserve...

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2025/09/01

Send us a text In this episode of Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice, we sit down with Linzay Davis, founder of Hello-Bundle, to talk about navigating parental leave as a new parent. After struggling to figure out paid leave, job protection, and postpartum support herself, Linzay created Hello-Bundle to help thousands of parents maximize their benefits and thrive while spending precious time with their newborns. Tune in to learn how to get the parental leave you deserve and make the tr...

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55:56

From One Embryo to Two Teenagers with Sara Lefebvre

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2025/08/25

Send us a text In this episode of Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice, Sara shares her journey to solo motherhood, from combining IUI and IVF to the surprise of identical twins. She opens up about pregnancy bedrest, early motherhood anxiety, and the lessons learned raising her girls into their teenage years. A story of resilience, love, and embracing a little beautiful chaos along the way. Support the show

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55:28

Life of the Party: Raising Her Tiny Social Butterfly...

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2025/08/18

Send us a text In this episode of Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice, Lakeisha shares her journey to becoming a mom on her own terms—from prioritizing motherhood when dating took a back seat, to embracing the sweet surprise of discovering her baby’s gender at birth. She reflects on the joy of raising her daughter and the unique connections she’s built through dibling meetups, while also opening up about the emotional shifts that come with postpartum life. Most importantly, Lakeisha rem...

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3 Weeks One Belly Two Tenants with Amanda Ziobro

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2025/08/11

Send us a text Amanda found out she was having twins at just three weeks pregnant — surprise! In this episode, she shares what it’s like to raise two babies solo, flee a state mid-pregnancy, and survive postpartum with the help of friends, caffeine, and a synchronized nap schedule. Chaos? Yes. Regrets? Zero. In this episode, Amanda shares her thoughtful journey into single motherhood by choice (SMBC), offering a wealth of practical advice and personal reflections: Community Support: Amanda hi...

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59:39

Tiny Fighter, Mighty Love with Lindsey Bombard

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2025/08/04

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Choosing Chaos, Lindsey opens up about her path to solo motherhood—from choosing to become a single mom by choice to the unexpected detour of navigating life in the NICU with her preemie. We talk about fertility, preeclampsia, advocacy, and the emotional strength it takes to keep going when nothing goes as planned. 💛 NICU Support Resources: Hand to Hold Graham’s Foundation NICU Parent Network March of Dimes – NICU Support Peekaboo ICU Ronald

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Fertility 101: Everything You’re Afraid to Ask (But...

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2025/07/28

Send us a text Thinking about becoming a single mom by choice and not sure where to start? In this episode, I’m joined by Megan from 412 Fertility, a fertility nurse and founder who’s helped countless women navigate the complex (and sometimes overwhelming) world of reproductive treatment. We dive into: What fertility testing actually looks likeThe difference between medicated vs. unmedicated IUIUnderstanding hormone injections without losing your mindWhat to ask your doctor—and whenHow to sta...

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23:32

Am I Ready to be a Single Mom by Choice?

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2025/07/21

Send us a text For every woman who’s ever asked herself if she’s ready to become a Single Mom by Choice—this episode is your brutally honest, slightly sweary, emotionally empowering pep talk about tuning out the noise and tuning into your gut. We’re diving into the big question: Am I ready to be a Single Mother by Choice? From emotional readiness and financial planning to scrolling sperm donor profiles like it’s Bumble, we’re breaking it all down—no pressure, no judgment, just real talk...

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38, Single and Starting IUI

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2025/07/14

After years of searching for love—and finding heartbreak—I stopped waiting for the "right" relationship and decided to pursue motherhood on my own terms. In this episode, I share the emotional highs, medical hurdles, and deeply personal moments that led me to become a Single Mother by Choice. From fertility consults and failed IUIs to a life-changing Instagram message and finally... two pink lines. This is the start of my journey into solo motherhood—and it’s just the beginning.

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The Rise of the Single Mom by Choice

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2025/07/07

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice—the unapologetic podcast for Single Mothers by Choice who are building families without waiting for a partner or permission. In this kickoff episode, host Laura breaks down what it really means to be an SMBC, and explores the growing movement of women redefining motherhood on their own terms. From fertility freak-outs to modern dating fatigue, we dive into why so many badass women are opting out of dating and into solo parenthood. If you’re navigating...

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