Regret is something so many women grapple with on the path to solo motherhood by choice.

Regret about past relationships.

Regret about timing.

Regret about not starting sooner.

Regret about whether the decisions you make now might be ones you question later.

In this episode, we explore one of my more radical beliefs: regret is actually optional.

Not because we can control every outcome, and not because life always unfolds the way we hope. But because much of what we call regret is rooted in hindsight bias — judging past versions of ourselves using information, perspective, and awareness we didn’t have at the time.

In this episode, we talk about:

1. why regret often softens into grief when we approach our past with self-compassion
2. how the cultural myth of the “right path” fuels unnecessary suffering
3. the role growth plays in changing how we see past decisions
4. how self-compassion doesn’t only move backward — it also guides the decisions we make today
5. how to think about your future self in a grounded, practical way

Regret-proofing your life isn’t about making perfect decisions.

It’s about changing the way you relate to yourself across time — past, present, and future.

Key Concepts Covered:

1. Hindsight bias and how it shapes regret
2. Why growth can make past decisions feel uncomfortable
3. The difference between regret and grief
4. Letting go of the belief that there was one “right path”
5. Self-compassion as a forward-looking practice
6. Making decisions today with your future self in mind
7. The tension between perfectionism and denial
8. Building a relationship with yourself that reduces fear of getting it wrong

Mentioned in this episode:

Byron Katie

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For women who are capable, proactive, and used to carrying a lot, surrender can feel uncomfortable — even threatening.

This episode explores the tension between taking action and letting go, offering a grounded framework for distinguishing between what is truly yours to manage, what cannot be carried no matter how hard you try, and what you could carry but choose not to in order to protect your capacity.

Rather than encouraging passivity, the conversation focuses on discernment, identity, and the cost of over-responsibility.

In this month’s Village podcast episode, Katie explores self-care through a realistic, preventative lens — one that works inside real life and across every stage of the SMBC journey. From thinking and trying, to early parenting, to long-haul solo motherhood, this conversation focuses on self-care that supports your nervous system, honors your capacity, and doesn’t require crisis, perfection, or hours of free time. You’ll hear reflections on mental, emotional, physical, and social self-care, along with simple practices and perspective shifts designed to help you care for yourself before things feel urgent.

This episode is the audio replay of our January Village workshop, Stepping Into the New Year With Intention.

Rather than focusing on goals, outcomes, or timelines, this workshop explores intention-setting as a grounded, compassionate practice, one that can hold real life, changing capacity, and the messy middle. We reflect on noticing patterns without judgment, choosing intentions that actually fit the season you’re in, and practicing how to gently return to yourself when stress, uncertainty, or overwhelm show up.

This conversation is designed to meet you wherever you are in your solo motherhood journey, whether you’re in a season of decision-making, fertility, early parenting, or navigating the ongoing rhythms of motherhood.

✨ Inside The Village:

The full video recording, slides, and guided handout that accompany this workshop are available in the January content space.

In this year-end Village episode, Katie offers a heartfelt reflection on year one of the membership — what’s working beautifully, what feels ready for refinement, and how she plans to create a more connected, supportive experience in 2026. She then leads you through a thoughtful guided reflection to help you process your own year: the challenges, the surprises, the growth, the release, and the desires you’re carrying into the new year. This episode is a soft landing place to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself before stepping into a new season.

The holidays can bring joy, tenderness, and everything in between — especially for solo moms or those considering the path. In this episode, we explore how to navigate the emotional landscape of the season with more intention and ease. From reframing thoughts to setting boundaries and creating simple, meaningful traditions, you’ll learn ways to shape a holiday that feels peaceful, grounded, and true to you.

This month inside The Village, we’re exploring Vision & Vocation: Finding Your Calling as a Solo Mom. In this episode and workbook, I’ll walk you through the difference between a job, a career, and a calling—and why that clarity matters in solo motherhood. We’ll talk about vocational grief, reimagining success in new seasons, and the small steps you can take toward dreams that persist, even when time feels scarce. This is your invitation to reconnect with what lights you up, and to imagine what’s possible in your life—beyond the decision to become a mother on your own.

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.