S8E15 From Fertility Challenges and Fibroids to Solo Mom of Two with Dr. Shanelle Bolton

The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or Adoption

While some motherhood paths unfold easily, others bring unexpected twists and turns. Dr. Shanelle Bolton’s path to solo motherhood included multiple surgeries to remove fibroids, a chemical pregnancy, and even a near-fatal postpartum hemorrhage. But all of this was part of her journey, and today she’s a proud solo mom by choice to two thriving children. In the midst of it all, she also founded POSH Parenthood, where she helps families move from chaos to calm through purposeful rhythms and executive functioning support for kids.

Shanelle shares how she turned her challenges into a mission: empowering parents to create calmer, more connected homes without chasing perfection. Her story is a reminder that the path isn’t always smooth and straightforward, but that doesn’t mean it won’t get us to where we want to go.

In this episode on Shanelle’s journey to becoming a solo mom of two, you’ll hear:

• Deciding to become a solo mom by choice and building a support system to make it happen;
• Navigating an IVF journey with fibroids and multiple surgeries;
• Coping with a chemical pregnancy and postpartum hemorrhage;
• How Shanelle re-imagined her career after losing her job and founded POSH Parenthood;
• Why flexible parenting rhythms work better than rigid routines;
• Understanding executive functioning for kids and how it helps parents, too;
• The importance of Black maternal health and self-advocacy in motherhood;
• And more!

More about Dr. Shanelle Bolton

Dr. Shanelle Bolton, EdD, MST, MLS is the founder and CEO of POSH Parenthood Coaching & Consulting, where she helps parents and educators move from chaos to calm by building purposeful family rhythms and strengthening children’s executive functioning skills. With over two decades of experience in education and early childhood leadership, she blends professional expertise with personal resilience as a single mother by choice who navigated IVF, pregnancy loss, and a near-fatal postpartum complication. Through high-touch coaching, courses, and her signature Raising in Rhythm program, Dr. Bolton empowers families to find flow, connection, and confidence in parenting.

Ways to connect with Shanelle:

🌐 Website: poshparenthood.com

📸 Instagram: @poshparenthood

🎥 TikTok: @poshparenthood

📘 Featured Resource: Raising Brighter Minds eBook

✨ Signature Program: Raising in Rhythm

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