הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Valerie Friedlander (2024)

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Learning Self-Advocacy to Strengthen Collective Action with Jenique Jones 44:53

3d ago44:53

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Send me a text! Learning self-advocacy to strengthen collective action is a critical component of sustainable social change. Those of us socialized as women are often conditioned to prioritize supporting others, which can make self-advocacy more difficult. However, by connecting to our own value and values, and speaking up for ourselves even when i…

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SMBC, mental health advocate and entrepreneur, Whitney Foley 56:10

3d ago56:10

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Born and raised in a close-knit Michigan community, Whitney always knew she wanted to be a mom. But after years of dating and only one long-term relationship in her 20s, she found herself single at 34. Instead of waiting for the "perfect" time or partner, she took control of her fertility and started her journey to solo motherhood. Through IVF, mul…

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Embracing Periods of Reflection 44:55

17d ago44:55

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Send me a text! Embracing periods of reflection, introspection, and processing is a crucial but often overlooked and devalued aspect of personal and societal growth and change. To create real shifts in the world’s imbalances, we must first engage with the internalized patterns and conditioning that hold us back. This self-work not only deepens the …

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Single Mother by Chance and then by Choice, Designer Virginia Drader 50:21

17d ago50:21

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In this episode, Virginia shares: How a surprise pregnancy and subsequent miscarriage reignited her desire to have another child, this time as a single mom by choice; The reactions she received from family and friends when she chose to pursue motherhood on her own; Why she traveled from Canada to the USA for her fertility process and the factors th…

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Being Intentional with When to Say Yes 31:46

1M ago31:46

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Send me a text! Being intentional with when to say yes isn’t just considering yes vs no. Intentionality also involves how you engage internal resistance to what you say you want to do. There are many reasons you might experience tension and resistance even when you want to do something. First, it could highlight an area that needs clarification or …

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S7, Ep 2: Super Sperm Donors, Off-the-Grid Insemination, & Unconventional Family Planning with Valerie Bauman 49:09

1M ago49:09

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Valerie Bauman, is an investigative reporter for Newsweek, solo mother by choice, and author of one of my favorite memoirs in the solo moms space, Inconceivable:Super Sperm Donors, Off-the-Grid Insemination, and Unconventional Family Planning. I devoured Valerie’s book during a 30-hour airport layover, and by the time I finished, I felt like I had …

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Supporting Changes in Your Life 30:39

1M ago30:39

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Send me a text! Supporting Changes in your life means reconnecting to your power in your relationship to change. It allows you to transform the patterns that aren’t serving you during the transition period, rather than carrying them with you into a new space. Unfortunately, what often happens is that changes in our life feel in some way like they'r…

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S7, Ep 1: Why Educated Women Are Turning to Egg Freezing With Marcia Inhorn, Author of ‘Motherhood on Ice’ 1:02:16

1M ago1:02:16

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In this episode on the mating gap and egg freezing, we discuss: The challenges created by the shortage of eligible, educated men. How the education gap between men and women affects dating dynamics. How societal expectations and outdated gender norms are contributing to this issue. Why considering partners from diverse educational backgrounds can b…

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Collaborative Leadership from Boardroom to Patient-Centered Caregiving with Heather Maurer 43:24

2M ago43:24

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Send me a text! Collaborative Leadership from Boardroom to Patient-Centered Caregiving is essential for fostering effective relationships between CEOs and board members, as well as between healthcare professionals and patients. This approach not only enhances organizational dynamics but also improves patient outcomes by prioritizing communication, …

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Micro-Actions to Manifest Big Change with Taina Brown 41:33

2M ago41:33

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Send me a text! Micro-actions to manifest big change is key because we can often feel overwhelmed by the changes we want to make in our own life, let alone the change we’d like to see in the world. The best part is micro-actions naturally build on themselves. First and most obviously, they provide momentum as you do the next thing and then the next…

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Realigning Your Core Values 41:44

3M ago41:44

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Send me a text! Realigning your core values requires exploring both what is consciously important to you AND your societal conditioning. Your values, both conscious and subconscious, shape your decisions and motivate our behavior. If you find yourself feeling stuck, drained, or sabotaging what you say you want, it’s likely you have a subconscious v…

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S6, Ep 10: SMBC with a known donor, Ashley Coates 1:00:59

3M ago1:00:59

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My final guest of this season is Ashley Coates, a longtime Instagram friend and solo mom by choice living in Portland, Oregon. When Ashley decided to pursue solo motherhood, she decided to ask a close friend to be her known donor. What happened next feels almost too good to be true. Tune in as Ashley shares her experience of navigating conception, …

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Navigating our Relationship with Death with Nikki Smith 36:19

3M ago36:19

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Send me a text! Navigating our relationship with death is a profound part of our human experience, yet we often avoid talking about it. This avoidance not only prevents us from asking for and receiving care, it also reduces our capacity to provide care. Additionally, we must be able to embrace our mortality (rather than trying to transcend it) in o…

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S6, Ep 9: Solo Mum Society founder, author and podcast host, Alisha Burns 1:00:25

3M ago1:00:25

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We discuss more about….. The transition from corporate life to focusing on solo motherhood. The joys and challenges of parenting during a global pandemic. Her mother’s health crisis and its impact on her responsibilities. The process of writing her book featuring stories of 20 Australian SMBCs. Strategies for achieving a better work/life balance. P…

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3 Essentials to Maximize Your Experience at an Event 30:10

4M ago30:10

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Send me a text! “Three Essentials to Maximize Your Experience at an Event” provides a strategy to keep your planning simple and ensure you get the most out of your investment of time, money, and energy. Some of the obstacles to event ROI include overwhelm, self-doubt, shiny object, peer pressure, FOMO, and other such distractions. Additionally, the…

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S6, Ep 8: “Accidental” SMBC through foster to open adoption with Elizabeth Friedland 1:04:07

4M ago1:04:07

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We discuss more about….. Elizabeth’s journey to fostering and adoption. Balancing professional life with motherhood. The emotional and logistical challenges of fostering. dating and introducing our children to a future partner. Building and relying on a support system. Insights and advice for those considering fostering or adoption. Connect with El…

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Redefining Our Relationship to Productivity with Lisa Zawrotny 41:48

4M ago41:48

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Send me a text! Redefining our relationship to productivity is a necessary component of preventing burnout and cultivating well-being. Our current societal relationship to productivity is built on Industrial Revolution era conception of work ethic. This conception wraps our value into what we can produce, dehumanizing us in the process. In order to…

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S6, Ep 7: SMBC to two through adoption with Emily Driscoll 49:35

4M ago49:35

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We discuss more about….. Emily's initial adoption research and the steps involved in the process. The emotional journey and uncertainties of getting matched. The costs and logistical aspects of adopting in the U.S. Adjusting to motherhood and balancing work with childcare. The importance of support and strong friendships in solo motherhood. 👩‍👧‍👦Th…

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Tending Your Self-Relationship through Values & Shadow Work with Erica Courdae 48:24

5M ago48:24

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Send me a text! Tending your self-relationship through values & shadow work helps you engages the roots of your motivation and how you live your life. Our values form the basis of our core motivations. Shadow work helps us acknowledge and heal the wounds that inhibit awareness and access to our full self. While we live in a world full of obstacles …

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S6, Ep 6: Celine Charlotte, a quick journey from considering to parenting 1:11:21

5M ago1:11:21

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We discuss more about….. Celine's transition into embracing single motherhood. The challenges and emotional journey of egg retrieval and embryo transfer. Moving from the Netherlands to Sedona, and eventually to New York City. The vital role of community and support for SMBCs. Balancing business and motherhood, and the importance of surrounding ones…

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Cultivating Collaboration Over Competition 46:09

5M ago46:09

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Send me a text! Cultivating collaboration over competition is essential in today's interconnected world. We don't exist in a vacuum; our social understanding and discernment must be engaged collectively. The spaces we inhabit, like social media platforms, exert significant influence on our interactions, sometimes more than our intentions to be coll…

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S6, Ep 5: Luisa Ruge, SMBC in Colombia 59:00

5M ago59:00

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We discuss more about….. What the fertility process looks like in Colombia The raw emotions while undergoing IV Deciding whether or not to have a second child Support and expectations during pregnancy and postpartum More info about 1:1 coaching, group coaching and community groups with The Single Greatest Choice at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/ 👩‍👧…

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Reclaiming Creativity and Healing Through Art with Krishna Kayastha 41:56

6M ago41:56

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Send me a text! Reclaiming creativity and healing through art is essential because you’re innately creative, even if you’re someone who wouldn’t label yourself as “a creative.” Many of people learn to disconnect from their creativity as children because self-expression doesn’t feel safe, pressure to do art “right” surrounded it with perfectionism, …

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S6, Ep 4: Danielle Winston, The Seed Scout 58:53

6M ago58:53

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When Danielle and Paige were ready to grow their family, they knew the route of a traditional sperm bank wasn't right for them. They went to great lengths to find a known donor by tapping into their own network and doing a TON of legwork. After walking that path themselves, they decided to create The Seed Scout to help other families who were looki…

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Foundations for Authentic Public Relations with Catharine Montgomery 44:17

6M ago44:17

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Send me a text! Foundations for authentic public relations support building solid connections whether you are an organization or individual. The value of truly listening to others, understanding different perspectives and pathways toward a goal, and then following through on what you learn cannot be overstated. These principles of communication and…

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S6, Ep 3: thoughts on a second child as a SMBC 51:50

6M ago51:50

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If you’ve been going back and forth about whether or not to have a second child as a SMBC, you’re not alone! I frequently get asked about this topic, and it’s one that’s on my mind a lot these days. From making decisions about egg and embryo freezing to deciding on spacing between children to weighing the pros and cons of being “one and done”...the…

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Understanding the 5 Love Languages 31:24

7M ago31:24

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Send me a text! Understanding the 5 Love Languages has helped facilitate communication for many people but it has numerous limitations. While the 5 Love Languages has become an extremely popular relationship tool, it’s not a fix-all and it may not be the right approach for everyone. What about this tool makes it helpful and where it falls short can…

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S6, Ep 2: Meredith Kate, host of The Backup Plan Podcast 56:33

7M ago56:33

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For years, Meredith and her gay best friend had a running joke that if they were both still single without kids by a certain point, they’d have a child together. Recently, Meredith decided it was time to take that joke seriously. In our conversation, she’ll explain more about her decision, the arrangements she’s making with her known donor, and how…

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Building a Relationship to Pleasure and Intimacy with Daniela Stevens 49:30

7M ago49:30

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Send me a text! Building a relationship to pleasure and intimacy takes a lot of intention in this society that still treats talking about sex as taboo. So many people struggle with intimacy due to lack of communication, trauma, and societal conditioning to disconnect from their bodies and desires. Improving intimacy requires us to unlearn harmful n…

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S6, Ep 1: Carla Allen, SMBC through gestational surrogacy 50:37

7M ago50:37

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Carla shares her experience from exploring surrogacy options to the complex matching process and the major impact of spiritual faith on her decision-making. She also reflects on the important trust and connection required in the surrogate relationship, and the joys and challenges of pregnancy through the lens of surrogacy. Join us as Carla's story …

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Creating Healthy Relationships 28:31

8M ago28:31

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Send me a text! Creating healthy relationships in all areas of our life is the focus of this season of Unlimited. A relationship is how we relate to another person, place, thing, or even concept. How we relate to ourselves is at the core of how we relate to others. Yet, how we understand and relate to ourselves is also built from those external rel…

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Season 6 Trailer 14:02

8M ago14:02

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New episodes coming every other Wednesday, starting March 20! Get more info and sign up for Guest Expert Workshops, Community Groups, and the SGC Directory at www.singlegreatestchoice.com.👩‍👧‍👦The Single Greatest Choice is here to support you in every stage ofyour SMBC journey through 1:1 coaching, community groups, groupcoaching and workshops, and…

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Season 3 Wrap-up and New Year Transition Tips 37:21

10M ago37:21

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Send me a text! Discover valuable New Year transition tips in this Season 3 wrap-up for the Unlimited Podcast. The period between one cycle and the next is a great time to reflect both on where you’ve been and where you’re going. It’s important to create supportive space to engage and focus that reflection. You can set that foundation through honor…

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S5, Ep 10: Keina Newell, Financial Coach 50:50

10M ago50:50

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Connect with Keina! Website | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast Mentioned Resources Money Files - 96 | From Finances to Motherhood: Let’s Talk Money Coaching Check out the SGC Directory! Email Katie for the password: katie@singlegreatestchoice.com Join us in El Cuyo, Mexico March 10-15, 2024! www.singlegreatestchoice.com/el-cuyo-2024 👩‍👧‍👦The Single G…

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Aligning With Your Astrology with Babs Cheung 45:45

10M ago45:45

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Send me a text! Aligning with your astrology is a way to explore what works for you. From new year plans to parenting, it’s one thing to recognize that there’s no one size fits all, but it can be hard to step outside the norms without some kind of framework to work from. Not to mention, it’s even harder to think outside the box when you’re already …

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S5, Ep 9: Laura High, donor conceived advocate 1:08:33

11M ago1:08:33

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In this episode, we discuss more about….. Advocating for regulations and safety within the sperm donation industry. The dangers of excessively large sibling groups. Practical advice for prospective parents seeking donors. How to support donor-conceived children. Legislative initiatives such as the HR451 fertility fraud legislation. Connect with Lau…

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Accessing the True Power of Gratitude: Beyond Individualism 35:14

11M ago35:14

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Send me a text! Accessing the true power of gratitude requires going beyond the individual mindset approach that is typically referenced. Expressions of gratitude have been observed among many communally based species. It supports group functioning. Thus, the true power of gratitude is in collective connection, not individual mindset. Studies show …

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S5, Ep 8: a sperm donor's perspective with Dylan Stone-Miller 1:08:29

11M ago1:08:29

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In this episode, we discuss more about….. Lack of regulation in the sperm donation industry. Dylan's personal journey, navigating the emotional complexities of moving from being an unknown to known donor. Ethical considerations and best practices for parents and donors. The shifts in attitudes among donor-conceived children as social norms and pare…

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How to Create Belonging with Amena Chaudhry 54:21

12M ago54:21

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Send me a text! How to create belonging starts with understanding that most of us don’t know what belonging really is. It’s hard to create something that you haven’t first experienced and there is a difference between intellectually understanding vs experiencing something. What most of us do experience is strong conditioning from a young age around…

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S5, Ep 7: fertility law with reproductive attorney Rose Pondel 59:28

12M ago59:28

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We discuss more about….. Rose's transition from corporate law to fertility law. Sperm banks vs known donors: legal insights. Finding a reproductive attorney and questions to ask. Legal complexities of egg and embryo donations. Challenges in the world of fertility law. Connect with Rose! Follow her on social media! Instagram | Website More info abou…

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Reclaiming Humanity Through Grief 33:34

12M ago33:34

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Send me a text! Reclaiming humanity through grief is necessary for our ability to intentionally create a world that honors each person's humanity. Understanding and having space to grieve and support each other through our grief helps us to connect to our shared humanity. In so many often unconscious ways, we are encouraged to dehumanize ourselves …

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S5, Ep 6: travel tips with travel network innovator and SMBC Julie Munsch 1:02:17

1y ago1:02:17

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In our conversation, Julie takes us through the hurdles of healing from past traumas, addressing fertility challenges, and how she first became a mom. She is extremely passionate about parents teaching their children how to become a part of their lives and encourages moms to take that vacation, kids in tow! She provides incredible tips on traveling…

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Rethinking Empowerment and Releasing Comparison 38:09

1y ago38:09

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Send me a text! Rethinking empowerment and releasing comparison go hand in hand in a society where empowerment is treated as a commodity and lifestyle is used as a sales tactic. Lifestyle as a sales tactic encourages us to compare how happy we are to how happy someone supposedly living a particular lifestyle appears to be. When empowerment is the c…

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S5, Ep 5: first comes baby carriage with now-coupled SMBC with Becky Thompson 1:03:27

1y ago1:03:27

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In this episode, we discuss more about….. Becky’s decision to be a single mom by choice. Fertility issues and the importance of finding a doctor you can trust. Seeking support through online communities. Dating as a single mom by choice. How Becky unexpectedly found love. Growing a blended family. More info about coaching and community groups at ww…

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How to Cure Comparisonitis 36:24

1y ago36:24

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Send me a text! How to cure comparisonitis starts by understanding the cause and that this isn’t just a “you” problem. It’s something that impacts you, your confidence, your sense of self, and your well-being, so it feels deeply personal. Since it’s internal, comparisonitis feels like a habit of comparing yourself to others in one or multiple areas…

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S5, Ep 4: unconventional families with writer and SMBC thinker Sara Graybeal 57:13

1y ago57:13

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Throughout our discussion, Sara opens up about the series of events that led to the birth of her son, Micah, as well as her deliberate (sort of) decision to embrace single motherhood. We explore the advantages and challenges of co-parenting, examine the various choices available for expanding one's family with a second child, and gain insights into…

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Insights from Change Making Feminist Founders with Becky Mollenkamp 44:04

1y ago44:04

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Send me a text! Insights from change making feminist founders are an important type of support for other feminist business owners and leaders. We are surrounded by stories of what success is and what you must do to achieve it that perpetuate exploitation of ourselves, of others, and of our planet. These stories are what is normalized but they aren’…

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S5, Ep 3: solo mum survival with Australian SMBC Rachel Toyer 45:54

1y ago45:54

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In this episode, we discuss more about….. What led Rachel to desire to become a single mom by choice. The unexpected turns in the search for a donor. How she’s changed since becoming a mom. Navigating pregnancy and postpartum while doing it solo. Launching her Instagram account and handling the critics. Connect with Rachel! Follow her on social med…

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S5, Ep 2: postpartum doula, lactation & sleep consultant and SMBC 52:25

1y ago52:25

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Elizabeth wears multiple hats as a postpartum doula, lactation counselor (soon-to-be consultant), infant massage instructor, and infant sleep consultant. After years of dedicated work, she took a courageous step towards single parenthood and welcomed her son in the midst of the pandemic. Join us as we delve into her fascinating journey, exploring h…

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How to Create A Schedule That Works For You 43:47

1y ago43:47

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Send me a text! How to create a schedule that works for you cannot take a one size fits all approach. Most so called “successful people” strategies play on the false idea that we all have the same 24 hours and should, therefore, be able to get the same amount done. These strategies fail to factor in our humanity, discount our lived experiences, and…

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