Well into the IUI process alongside a known donor, Lauren and I talk about everything from dating through this process to the legal paperwork that felt essential for her with her donor. Start your search today with seattlespermbank.com and use promo code YOUANDMEKID for a free all access pass!  Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, or anywhere you find podcasts! For more information or to get in touch, go to www.youandmekidpod.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One week from her due date, we catch up with Justine, a social impact advisor and New Yorker about how she is feeling before meeting her little man, and navigating New York with an infant. Start your search today with seattlespermbank.com and use promo code YOUANDMEKID for a free all access pass!  Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, or anywhere you find podcasts! For more information or to get in touch, go to www.youandmekidpod.com This podcast is powered by The Plug Podcast Agency See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daniela, Certified Genetic Counselor for Seattle Sperm Bank explains the genetic screenings for sperm donors, how hard it is to become a donor and also your options for testing embryos and your own genetics during IVF. Start your search today with seattlespermbank.com and use promo code YOUANDMEKID for a free all access pass!  Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, or anywhere you find podcasts! For more information or to get in touch, go to www.youandmekidpod.com This podcast is powered by The Plug Podcast Agency See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daniela, Certified Genetic Counselor for Seattle Sperm Bank explains the genetic screenings for sperm donors, how hard it is to become a donor and also your options for testing embryos and your own genetics during IVF. Start your search today with seattlespermbank.com and use promo code YOUANDMEKID for a free all access pass!  Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, or anywhere you find podcasts! For more information or to get in touch, go to www.youandmekidpod.com This podcast is powered by The Plug Podcast Agency See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Continuing my obsession with Boundless Life with a single mom currently on their Tuscany program - her parenting journey and why moving abroad was the right choice. Start your search today with seattlespermbank.com and use promo code YOUANDMEKID for a free all access pass!  Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, or anywhere you find podcasts! For more information or to get in touch, go to www.youandmekidpod.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and I talk about parenting toddler girls, what is feeling different, harder and easier about this stage, travel challenges and hacks and what is next for our families.

Emma Stapp, Doula for Sanctuary Duolas comes to talk about what the heck a doula is, do you need one, what is a night nurse and what are all the other post-birth options for mamas and how important this time is for mental health.

Brittni is a one stop shop for sleep support, mom empowerment, nonjudgmental advice and tips as well as a single mom herself. We talk about trusting your gut, blocking out the noise and doing what feels right for YOUR family. Start your search today with seattlespermbank.com and use promo code YOUANDMEKID for a free all access pass!  Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, or anywhere you find podcasts! For more information or to get in touch, go to www.youandmekidpod.com This podcast is powered by The Plug Podcast Agency See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boundless Life is Sarah’s obsession - a company offering 1-3 month programs globally that provide schooling, lodging, workspace, community and global adventures all in one. It is a single parent's dream. Trust me you will fall in love with this concept and apply after you listen!

Annie is a single mama in Kansas City with a one year old. We chat about how beautiful this choice has been for us, what we have gained and how we have changed as mamas.

Sarah gives an update on the last 6 months, life with a toddler, global travel and the ups and downs of raising a now 2.5 year old.

Krystin Hargrove is a single mom of 2 and founder of CoTripper, an online community connecting single parents and providing content ranging from travel to finance and home. Krystin and I talk about the invisible boxes within the single mom community, the joys of travel with kids and the next steps for her online businesses Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, or anywhere you find podcasts! For more information or to get in touch, go to www.youandmekidpod.com California Cryobank is a full-service sperm bank. And for over 45 years, California Cryobank has proudly helped tens of thousands of clients create the family of their dreams. They are the #1 sperm bank in the U.S., shipping to over 40 countries, and have one of the largest and most diverse selection of sperm donors.  To learn more, visit cryobank.com and use promo code YOUMEKID for a free level 2 subscription to their donor catalog. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cara is a close friend and incredible therapist. We dive deeper into the challenges of single mamahood, what has been surprisinging for me, what the hardest moments feel like and she shares tips on how to manage the emotions and hard times. Single motherhood is not easy, and building a toolkit to handle the tougher moments is key. Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, or anywhere you find podcasts! For more information or to get in touch, go to www.youandmekidpod.com California Cryobank is a full-service sperm bank. And for over 45 years, California Cryobank has proudly helped tens of thousands of clients create the family of their dreams. They are the #1 sperm bank in the U.S., shipping to over 40 countries, and have one of the largest and most diverse selection of sperm donors.  To learn more, visit cryobank.com and use promo code YOUMEKID for a free level 2 subscription to their donor catalog. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Natalie has decided to have a 3rd baby join her family! As she waits for the new little one to arrive, we talk about planning for 3, and how she balances it all and still keeps time for herself, for work and her sanity. Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, or anywhere you find podcasts! For more information or to get in touch, go to www.youandmekidpod.com California Cryobank is a full-service sperm bank. And for over 45 years, California Cryobank has proudly helped tens of thousands of clients create the family of their dreams. They are the #1 sperm bank in the U.S., shipping to over 40 countries, and have one of the largest and most diverse selection of sperm donors.  To learn more, visit cryobank.com and use promo code YOUMEKID for a free level 2 subscription to their donor catalog. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Natalie is a single mom of TWO. Natalie used fertility treatments for one child and adoption for the other so she has a broad understanding of the options and experiences of single moms in each as well as the challenges of traveling solo across the globe

Anna is a single mom of one and planning for her second with a partner. She lives with two other single mamas in an amazing shared home environment. We talk how this home setup works, how the moms support each other and how she is planning for #2

Ashlee is a pediatric nurse and was newly pregnant at the time of our chat. She is a cancer survivor, and fought hard for her little one. She is a dear friend and is also navigating the world of dating while pregnant.

Annelise is a dear friend and the mama of a toddler. She is one of the only female ski industry founders ever, and really listened to her intuition for clarity around single mom life. We talk about changing friend groups with motherhood, travel, anxieties and expectations versus realities as adventurous and spontaneous women with kids. Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, or anywhere you find podcasts! For more information or to get in touch, go to www.youandmekidpod.com California Cryobank is a full-service sperm bank. And for over 45 years, California Cryobank has proudly helped tens of thousands of clients create the family of their dreams. They are the #1 sperm bank in the U.S., shipping to over 40 countries, and have one of the largest and most diverse selection of sperm donors.  To learn more, visit cryobank.com and use promo code YOUMEKID for a free level 2 subscription to their donor catalog. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amanda is so fun to speak with, she’s dynamic and funny and so honest about her role as a labor and delivery nurse and how that plays into her experience with IVF and her choice to become a single mom. We talk hospitals, fertility, dating and I’m inspired by her positivity and energy through a challenging process.

Phoebe is in the very early stages of this process, just starting to think about how her life needs to shift to be able to make single momhood happen