This month, we’re exploring what it really means to show up with power, presence, and security as a solo mom.

In this episode, I share three powerful frameworks from my parent coach training with the Jai Institute for Parenting—adapted for all stages of solo motherhood, whether you’re still considering this path, are pregnant, or already parenting.

We’ll talk about:

• The Parenting Power Continuum – why we sometimes slip into Power Over or Power Under, and how to build more Power With moments

• Attachment Science – the patterns we inherited and how to create secure connection now

• Nervous System Regulation – why we react the way we do, and tools for self-regulation (ANCHOR) and co-regulation (HARBOR)

You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of your own patterns, more compassion for yourself in hard moments, and practical steps to create the kind of connection you want with your child—without aiming for perfection.

In this episode, we explore three types of questions that come up on the solo motherhood journey: the ones we ask ourselves, the ones others ask us, and—most tenderly—the ones our children may ask. Whether you’re just starting to consider donor conception or adoption, already parenting, or somewhere in between, this episode offers mindset tools, language suggestions, and real-life reflections to help you navigate these conversations with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Ever feel like you’re holding it all together with duct tape and a deep breath? In this episode, we’re getting real about what it actually looks like to “do it all” as a solo mom. From redefining balance, to shifting the thoughts that fuel our overwhelm, to implementing simple systems that support your actual life, we’re covering it all (without pretending it’s easy). If you’re craving more ease, more grace, and more permission to let things be imperfect—this one’s for you.

Plus, this month’s companion workbook inside The Village will help you integrate everything we talk about in this episode with reflection prompts, planning tools, and gentle mindset support.

This month’s episode explores one of the most universal solo mom experiences: getting triggered. From offhanded comments to emotional overwhelm, we dive into why these moments hit so hard, what’s really going on beneath the surface, and how to move through them with more clarity and compassion. Katie shares real-life examples from Village members, unpacks common solo mom triggers, and walks you through two powerful tools—the self-coaching model and her five-step trigger recovery roadmap. This episode is an invitation to bring more self-awareness, gentleness, and choice to the hard moments we all face.

This month, we’re exploring the complex, emotional terrain of navigating friendships and family relationships as a single mother by choice. In the podcast and workbook, you’ll find real community stories, practical mindset tools, and reflection prompts to help you honor the shifts in your relationships while staying rooted in your own truth. Whether you’re grieving old connections, building new ones, or learning to trust yourself more deeply, you’re not alone—the relationships you long for are available and waiting for you to find and develop them.

In this episode, we explore how identity and purpose shift throughout the journey of becoming and being a single mother by choice. Topics include letting go of past versions of ourselves, embracing conflicting truths, redefining purpose beyond motherhood, and finding small ways to make space for our own needs. This reflection is especially grounded in the realities of midlife and the solo motherhood experience.

This month, we will build support and awareness around releasing unrealistic expectations of perfection, both as a parent and in life. Together we will work to embrace the unpredictable nature of solo motherhood and all the paths to get there (fertility, pregnancy, adoption). We’ll offer practical tips for prioritizing what matters most, adjusting plans with ease, and allowing yourself to “ride the wave” when things don’t go as planned, whether it’s a baby who won’t sleep or another failed transfer.

This month, we will address the importance of self-compassion and resilience in solo parenting or planning/pursuing this path. We will explore tools and resources for self-compassion, as well as practical strategies for engaging in self-care at all stages and managing stress when the going gets tough.

This episode and companion workbook will guide you through an intentional process of setting intentions for 2025. Rather than focusing on traditional resolutions or "new year, new you" energy, this content encourages a compassionate exploration of how you want to feel in the coming year.

Through guided exercises, you'll identify what might be blocking those desired feelings - from limiting thoughts and beliefs to habits and relationships that no longer serve you. Then you’ll focus on embracing your power as a creator, helping you dream expansively while staying open to how those dreams might manifest.

Last, we’ll look at the vital importance of community on the solo motherhood journey, and think about practical ways to both seek and offer support within The Village and beyond. The workbook provides structured exercises, reflection prompts, and actionable steps to help you move through each of these areas with self-compassion and possibility.