Georgia knew she’d become a mum, partner or not. From a teenage plan to postnatal survival, she shares it all.

Georgia first considered becoming a solo mum at 15, and she meant it. After years of dating men who didn’t want children, she took action, navigating IVF during Melbourne’s lockdowns and eventually choosing a known donor. But her journey didn’t stop there. In this raw and powerful episode, Georgia shares the highs and heartbreaks of solo motherhood, from co-living with her best friend, to surviving postnatal depression and building an unshakeable village around her and Elliot.

Key Highlights:

Early Clarity, Unwavering Determination – Georgia decided as a teenager that she’d have a baby on her own if needed. That quiet promise shaped her timeline, and when the time came, she followed through without hesitation.

Known Donor, Child-Led Connection – After exploring anonymous and known donor options, Georgia found a gay donor she could trust. They created a child-led agreement, and now Elliot has biological cousins he may one day choose to meet.

Postnatal Depression & the Mother Baby Unit – Georgia shares a brutally honest account of surviving D-MER and severe PND. She credits the mother-baby unit, her village, and ongoing mental health support with saving her life.

Co-Parenting Without the Romance – Living with her best friend (and her daughter) created the family life Georgia wanted, without the pressure of a romantic relationship. Two single mums, two kids, one shared vision.

Village Building is Non-Negotiable – Georgia’s biggest advice? Build your village early, nurture it, and be willing to ask for and accept help. Her story shows it’s possible, even without family nearby.

If you, or someone you know, may be experiencing post natal depression, or other post birth related mental health challenges, these are the resources Georgia mentions in her episode that helped her:

The Edinburgh Perinatal Depression Scale (EDPS) test

COPE.org.au

PANDA.org.au

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How COVID, spreadsheets, and a love of independence led Cat to solo motherhood—and a life she never saw coming.

When Cat hit her mid-30s during COVID lockdowns, she realised she didn’t want to wait around for the “perfect” partner. Instead, she created her own timeline—with spreadsheets, GP referrals, and her signature impulsiveness. In this episode, Cat shares how she went from free-spirited adventurer to solo mum to Niko, and how her fierce independence led to one of the best surprises of her life.

Key Highlights:

Choosing Logic Over Fear – When COVID hit and a good relationship ended, Cat realised she didn’t want to settle. A spreadsheet helped her weigh the emotional and financial realities, and once it made sense, she moved fast and never looked back.

Donor Red Flags and Gut Choices – Cat didn’t want the most impressive resume; she wanted someone she’d be proud to introduce to her son one day. Her final decision was based on values, not vanity, and it paid off.

First Transfer, First Miracle – Despite a lower-than-expected egg count, Cat’s first embryo transfer worked. Her story is a refreshing reminder that not every IVF journey is long and hard; it can be simple and successful.

The Emotional Load of Solo Parenting – From career trade-offs to solo decision-making, Cat opens up about the mental and financial weight she carries, and the guilt that comes with knowing her choice affects her son’s world too.

Finding Her People in Solo Mum Society – As a self-proclaimed lone wolf, Cat didn’t expect to need community, but joining Solo Mum Society and attending the Bali trip gave both her and Niko a sense of belonging they didn’t know they were missing.

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Feeling overwhelmed about becoming a solo mum? The Considering Solo Motherhood course walks you through everything—from emotional readiness to finances and fertility—so you can make a confident decision. - Find out more

Pregnant or TTC as a solo mum? The Expecting Solo course is designed for your first trimester—helping you feel informed, confident, and supported from the start. Includes 2 live sessions + expert resources - View the next course dates

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After a breakup at 40, Bronwen chose solo motherhood—navigating IVF, donor decisions, and family dynamics to welcome baby Olive.

In this heartfelt episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Bronwen shares her beautifully honest journey to becoming a solo mum to baby Olive. From turning 40 and experiencing heartbreak to facing family doubts and trusting her own instincts, Bronwen’s story is full of warmth, wisdom, and the power of backing yourself.

Key Highlights:

Turning 40 and Starting Again – After a breakup, Bronwen reassessed her path and chose solo motherhood—on her own terms.

Getting Support and Making the Leap – With the encouragement of her therapist, she finally said out loud: “I think I want to do this on my own.”

Facing Family Concerns and Finding Support – While not everyone in her family was initially on board, Bronwen’s mum became her biggest supporter—and a vital part of her solo mum village.

Being Open to Egg or Embryo Donation – Bronwen urges others, especially older women, to stay open to donor options—because amazing things can happen.

The Power of a Second Opinion – A key turning point came from seeing a different doctor. Without that second opinion, Olive might not be here.

I couldn't continue to make this podcast without the help of our fabulous sponsor, City Fertility. If you're looking into fertility treatment on your own, make sure you take advantage of the exclusive 20% discount for No Need for Prince Charming listeners. Learn more here.

Feeling overwhelmed about becoming a solo mum? The Considering Solo Motherhood course walks you through everything—from emotional readiness to finances and fertility—so you can make a confident decision. - Find out more

Pregnant or TTC as a solo mum? The Expecting Solo course is designed for your first trimester—helping you feel informed, confident, and supported from the start. Includes 2 live sessions + expert resources - View the next course dates

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Real stories, honest reflections, and joyful chaos from the 2025 Solo Mum Society Bali trip.

In this special episode of No Need for Prince Charming, we reflect on the 2025 Solo Mum Society group trip to Bali — with stories straight from the incredible mums who came along. With 39 solo mums and 44 children, this year's trip was bigger, bolder, and filled with unforgettable moments. Hear directly from mums who overcame fears, built friendships, met donor siblings, and found community in the most beautiful way.

Key Takeaways:

Overcoming Fears and Creating Joy – From conquering water slide phobias to sharing adult-only dinners, mums challenged themselves and made space for fun.

Instant Village Vibes – How solo mums supported one another—from babysitting poolside to helping on flights and excursions—without needing to explain.

The Magic of the Nanny – Many mums shared how hiring a nanny allowed space for rest, massages, date-free dinners, and more meaningful connections.

Kids Who Just ‘Get It’ – Heart-melting moments as donor-conceived children naturally bonded with others just like them—no explanation needed.

A Luxury Holiday You Don’t Have to Plan – With transfers, meals, events, and even drinking water handled, all the mental load was taken off their shoulders.

Want to come in 2026? Join the waitlist now

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Michelle went from Uber Eats in bed to solo motherhood, hemophilia diagnosis and all — and shares the emotional rollercoaster behind it all.

In this raw and deeply relatable episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Michelle shares her surprising journey from self-confessed laziness to the fierce solo mum of Henry. From casual relationships and egg freezing, to miscarriage, IVF with a Filipino donor, and parenting a toddler with haemophilia — this episode explores every twist of her solo motherhood path.

Key Highlights:

From Bed to Baby – How a woman once known for staying in bed until noon found the strength to pursue solo motherhood.

The Relationship That Was Never Real – Why Michelle froze her eggs while dating a man whose parents didn’t even know she existed.

One Miscarriage and a Moment of Clarity – The pregnancy that didn’t go to plan—and how it helped her see what she truly wanted.

Choosing Her Donor With Heart, Not Just Heritage – Letting go of old expectations to pick a donor whose words felt like fate.

A Diagnosis That Changed Everything – The unexpected health discovery that reshaped her parenting journey—and her strength.

I couldn't continue to make this podcast without the help of our fabulous sponsor, City Fertility. If you're looking into fertility treatment on your own, make sure you take advantage of the exclusive 20% discount for No Need for Prince Charming listeners. Learn more here.

Feeling overwhelmed about becoming a solo mum? The Considering Solo Motherhood course walks you through everything—from emotional readiness to finances and fertility—so you can make a confident decision. - Find out more

Pregnant or TTC as a solo mum? The Expecting Solo course is designed for your first trimester—helping you feel informed, confident, and supported from the start. Includes 2 live sessions + expert resources - View the next course dates

Pregnant or trying to conceive on your own using a donor? Join our warm, supportive monthly membership made just for solo mums-to-be. Includes connection calls, WhatsApp group, discounts, and free resources - Find out more

Cyndi and Tash return to share what life looks like now—one has embraced being one-and-done, the other is quietly leaving the door open for more.

In this warm and reflective update episode, we reconnect with two beloved solo mums from earlier seasons—Cyndi and Tash—to find out how their lives (and families) have grown since we last heard from them.

Cyndi talks about life with her two-year-old son Callaway and why she’s officially closed the chapter on having a second child, including the emotional and financial weight of the decision, what happened with her remaining donor embryos, and how it feels to say goodbye to the IVF phase of life.

Tash shares the whirlwind of adding a second child, navigating a VBAC birth in the back of an ambulance, moving house postpartum, buying a business, and raising two young daughters solo—all while still keeping the dream of baby number three alive (someday).

Key Takeaways:

Cyndi’s Update:

Embracing life as a one-and-done mum

Letting go of her remaining donated embryos—now helping another solo mum

The financial, emotional, and health considerations behind her decision

How travel and future plans shifted after stepping away from IVF

The complex emotions around “only” parenting—but also the freedom it brings

Tash’s Update:

The IVF process, VBAC labour, and ambulance birth of baby Millie

Preparing her daughter Izzy for big sisterhood with honesty and care

Moving house postpartum—and how it impacted recovery

Returning to work and buying the business she loved working for

Leaving the door open for baby #3 and balancing dreams with logistics

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Who would care for your child if you weren’t here? Learn how to legally and practically protect their future in this empowering webinar with expert lawyer Courtney from CDT Legal. Includes full replay + support materials. Learn more here.

Should you expand your solo mum family—or are you complete with one? Hear real stories and advice from solo mums who’ve faced the same decision. Includes full replay + bonus resources. Find out more here.

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Coby 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, and ultimately conceiving her son Aubrey via IVF with a known donor—her best friend’s brother.

This is a story about grief, resilience, and creating a life that looks different than expected but turns out to be better than imagined.

Key Highlights:

Choosing a Known Donor – Why Coby said no to co-parenting and yes to clarity, boundaries, and a clinic pathway.

From Ectopic Loss to IVF Success – How she rebuilt hope after losing her first pregnancy and a fallopian tube.

Letting Go of the Fairy Tale – The emotional shift from dating to doing it alone—and how romantic love became secondary.

The Power of Planning – Financial preparation, family support, and a day job helped her build a stable life for motherhood.

Unconditional Love and Zero Regrets – Why baby Aubrey changed everything—and why she wouldn’t change a thing.

I couldn't continue to make this podcast without the help of our fabulous sponsor, City Fertility. If you're looking into fertility treatment on your own, make sure you take advantage of the exclusive 20% discount for No Need for Prince Charming listeners. Learn more here.

Feeling overwhelmed about becoming a solo mum? The Considering Solo Motherhood course walks you through everything—from emotional readiness to finances and fertility—so you can make a confident decision. - Find out more

Pregnant or TTC as a solo mum? The Expecting Solo course is designed for your first trimester—helping you feel informed, confident, and supported from the start. Includes 2 live sessions + expert resources - View the next course dates

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In 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 perfection is the key to peace. He also opens up about wanting a second child and the beautiful bond he shares with his surrogate and donor.

Whether you’re a solo parent yourself or simply curious about what fatherhood looks like when chosen with full intention—this episode will stay with you.

Key Highlights:

The Reality of Newborn Solo Parenting – What Callum wasn’t prepared for—and the moment he realised love keeps growing.

Why He Named Lara After His Surrogate and Egg Donor – A beautiful tribute woven into her name.

Letting Go of Perfection – How sleep deprivation, messy houses, and missed showers brought clarity.

Facing Judgement and Legal Hoops – What solo dads still have to prove that solo mums don’t.

One and Done—or Baby #2? – Why Callum wants another child… and the surrogacy plans already in motion.

I couldn't continue to make this podcast without the help of our fabulous sponsor, City Fertility. If you're looking into fertility treatment on your own, make sure you take advantage of the exclusive 20% discount for No Need for Prince Charming listeners. Learn more here.

Feeling overwhelmed about becoming a solo mum? The Considering Solo Motherhood course walks you through everything—from emotional readiness to finances and fertility—so you can make a confident decision. - Find out more

Pregnant or TTC as a solo mum? The Expecting Solo course is designed for your first trimester—helping you feel informed, confident, and supported from the start. Includes 2 live sessions + expert resources - View the next course dates

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Callum 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 decision to become a parent on his own. What followed was a complex, global surrogacy journey that spanned COVID, border closures, and countless spreadsheets.

Callum walks us through:

Why adoption and foster care weren’t the right path for him

How he chose the US for surrogacy—and why a continuing relationship with both his egg donor and surrogate was essential

The risks, red flags, and research required to find the right clinic, agency, and team

Why he selected a daughter—and the emotional impact of a failed transfer

How he coordinated the birth from halfway around the world

And how he’s making sure Lara knows exactly how loved, wanted, and intentional her creation was

This episode is part one of Callum’s story—stay tuned for part two, where we explore life now as a solo dad to a thriving three-year-old.

Key Highlights:

Choosing Fulfilment Over Simplicity – How Callum made the decision to pursue fatherhood alone after his marriage ended.

Why Adoption and Foster Care Weren’t Right for Him – And the moment he realised he needed a child of his own.

The Power of Transparency in Surrogacy – What he learned about red flags, risk, and choosing the right clinic and surrogate.

Selecting a Daughter – Why gender was part of the decision, and how he emotionally navigated a failed first transfer.

Creating a Relationship-First Family – Why ongoing contact with both the surrogate and egg donor was non-negotiable.

A Gift That Keeps Giving – How his remaining embryos helped another woman become a mum—and built an unexpected extended family.

I couldn't continue to make this podcast without the help of our fabulous sponsor, City Fertility. If you're looking into fertility treatment on your own, make sure you take advantage of the exclusive 20% discount for No Need for Prince Charming listeners. Learn more here.

Feeling overwhelmed about becoming a solo mum? The Considering Solo Motherhood course walks you through everything—from emotional readiness to finances and fertility—so you can make a confident decision. - Find out more

Pregnant or TTC as a solo mum? The Expecting Solo course is designed for your first trimester—helping you feel informed, confident, and supported from the start. Includes 2 live sessions + expert resources - View the next course dates

Pregnant or trying to conceive on your own using a donor? Join our warm, supportive monthly membership made just for solo mums-to-be. Includes connection calls, WhatsApp group, discounts, and free resources - Find out more

After 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 back.

We talk about navigating fertility issues, enduring fibroid surgeries, and the emotional rollercoaster of IVF. Kate opens up about choosing her sperm donor, the reality of the newborn stage, what she wishes more mums would admit, and why she’d do it all again 10 times over.

This episode is a love letter to her daughter Ivy—and to every woman wondering if she can do it on her own.

Key Highlights:

A Tumour Changed Everything – How losing an ovary in her early 20s planted the seed for solo motherhood.

The Long Road to Readiness – Surgeries, endometriosis, weight loss, and a three-year fertility journey.

Choosing Her Donor – From a long waitlist to just four options—why she went with someone completely different from herself.

Life After Emergency C-Section – The brutal honesty of the fourth trimester, baby blues, and swearing at your newborn.

A Village That Showed Up – How solo motherhood deepened her family’s bond and gave Ivy a whole tribe.

I couldn't continue to make this podcast without the help of our fabulous sponsor, City Fertility. If you're looking into fertility treatment on your own, make sure you take advantage of the exclusive 20% discount for No Need for Prince Charming listeners. Learn more here.

Feeling overwhelmed about becoming a solo mum? The Considering Solo Motherhood course walks you through everything—from emotional readiness to finances and fertility—so you can make a confident decision. - Find out more

Pregnant or TTC as a solo mum? The Expecting Solo course is designed for your first trimester—helping you feel informed, confident, and supported from the start. Includes 2 live sessions + expert resources - View the next course dates

Pregnant or trying to conceive on your own using a donor? Join our warm, supportive monthly membership made just for solo mums-to-be. Includes connection calls, WhatsApp group, discounts, and free resources - Find out more