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PODCAST

No need for Prince Charming

The podcast for all Australian women considering, creating or conquering life as a solo mum by choice (SMBC)

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01:00:00

S4:E15 - Coby & Aubrey

No need for Prince Charming ·

2025/06/09

From Egg Freezing to Solo Mum: Coby on Known Donors, Ectopic Loss, and the Joy of Baby AubreyCoby 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 pregnancy,

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50:39

S4:E14 - Callum & Lara - Part 2

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2025/06/02

Life as a Solo Dad: Callum on Parenting, Pressure, and the Power of Choosing Fatherhood AloneIn 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

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01:09:22

S4:E13 - Callum & Lara - Part 1

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2025/05/26

Solo Dad by Choice: Callum’s Surrogacy Journey to Fatherhood and Baby LaraCallum 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 intentional

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S4:E12 - Kate & Ivy

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2025/05/19

From Ovarian Surgery to Solo Motherhood: Kate’s Journey to Baby Ivy and BeyondAfter 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

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50:46

S4:E11 - Updates from Lauren & Christina

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2025/05/12

What Comes Next: Solo Mum Updates from Christina and Lauren on Health, Fertility, and Letting GoIn 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

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01:06:22

S4:E10 - Meike & Lyla

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2025/05/05

What I’ve Learned Raising a Donor-Conceived Child: Meike’s Solo Mum Story and Co-Creating DCP HubMeike 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 conception

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01:07:41

S4:E9 - Jill & Florence

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2025/04/28

Jill’s Story: Nine IVF Rounds, Known Donor Support, and the Journey to Baby FlorenceIn 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

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S4:E8 - Previous guest update - Nat

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2025/04/21

Nat’s Updated Journey: Grief, Third Baby Joy, and Surviving a Life-Threatening Birth ExperienceIn 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 experience,

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56:04

S4:E7 - Lorena & Bonnie

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2025/04/14

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

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01:16:11

S4:E6 - Leah & Lily

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2025/04/07

From Workaholic to Solo Mum: Leah’s Unexpected Path to Motherhood and Living with Chronic IllnessLeah 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 opens

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50:37

S4:E5 - Previous Guest Updates - Jaime & Sally

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2025/03/31

Solo Mum Life Now: Jaime and Sally on Daycare, Diagnosis, and Donor SiblingsIn 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. From

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01:08:14

S4:E4 - Kristy & Navy

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2025/03/24

From Divorce to Solo Mum: Kristy’s Unexpected Journey to Baby NavyKristy 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 about

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56:08

S4:E3 - Mel & Lou

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2025/03/17

From IVF Setbacks to Donor Eggs: Mel’s Journey to Solo Motherhood with LouMel’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 into

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S4:E2 - Miranda & Josh

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2025/03/10

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 up

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01:29:57

S4:E1 - Charlotte, Arthur, Ella & Theo

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2025/03/03

From Corporate Success to Solo Mum of Three: Charlotte’s Unexpected JourneyCharlotte 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

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56:16

S3-E30 - Betty & Opi

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2024/11/25

From the Film Industry to Motherhood: Betty’s Inspiring Story of Resilience and VisionIn 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

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01:17:09

Bonus Episode 20 - Everything you need to know about...

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2024/11/18

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 egg

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01:02:32

S3:E29 - Shantal, Esme & Elena

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2024/11/11

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

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52:57

S3:E28 - Melissa & Grace

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2024/11/04

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

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57:06

S3:E27 - Claire & Ralph

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2024/10/28

How Claire Embraced Solo Motherhood, Overcame IVF Hurdles, and Balanced Life as a CEO and MumIn 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 balancing a

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