
Define the Narrative
Define The Narrative is a podcast hosted by Ann Argo—only parent, artist, educator, and coach—exploring how we shape the stories of our lives. What began as support for women creating families on their own has grown into deeper conversations about identity, intention, and personal power. Through the lens of her own journey as a single parent by choice, Ann explores how identity, creativity, and intention shape the stories we live. Each episode features conversations with everyday visionaries—who are changing cultural scripts, challenging assumptions and status quo, and living boldly on their own terms.
This podcast is a call to all who feel the pattern—and the possibility—in their lives. It’s your life, define the narrative.
Episodes
15 episodes
Navigating Motherhood and Breaking Stereotypes
Jen shares her inspirational journey as a new mother navigating the world of single motherhood by choice, touching on themes of societal expectations, financial considerations, and emotional resilience. Her reflections highlight the importance ...
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45:03

Our Collective Narrative
Enjoy this episode of Define The Narrative Podcast with my very special guests Jane Mattes, Mikki Morrissette, Sarah Kowalski, and Mali Bain as we discuss the last forty years of women creating a family of their own. Follow on Instagram to stay...
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1:25:51

Win Win Vacations for Only Parent Families
1:00 The Inspiration3:33 Age Limits5:37 The Nannies11:30 How Many Families are vacationing with you12:32 Sleeping Arrangements14:13 Dietary Choices15:10 Medi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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39:31

Raising Competent Eaters
Are you raising a competent eater? Do you worry your relationship with food will prevent you from raising a child who has a healthy relationship with food? Carol Danaher from the Ellyn Satter Institute shares The Golden Rule, also known...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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Episode 9: Choosing Single Parenthood with Mali Bain
Mali is a former high school teacher with a background working in university, non-profit, and philanthropic settings. She is a facilitator, personal historian, and parent of a two-year-old daughter.00:35 Finding Stories in Canada <...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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24:54

Episode 7: Make Him Yours with Mark Rosenfeld, Part 2
1:06 Masculine Energy: Is Our Business Sense Too Much In Dating? 6:22 It Is So Important For Us To Be Playful With Men 8:42 Trust Your Gut, It's A Numbers Game 9:42 How To Fit Dating ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:17

Episode 6: Make Him Yours with Mark Rosenfeld, Part 1
:30 The Biggest Struggles Women Have In Modern Dating3:33 Modern Dating12:34 What Women Need to Understand About Men12:48 Men's Purpose14:26 Seek To Understand15:36 Finding The Perfect Man is Like Finding That Great Pair of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:49

Episode 5: The Do's of Daycare with Paul Ramey
1:11 When To Start Looking for Childcare2:22 Get On How Many Waiting Lists?3:27 If First You Don't Succeed4:40 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)7:54 What Questions To Consi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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21:54

Episode 4: Sarah Kowalski of Motherhood Reimagined
0:45 Motherhood Reimagined, The Book and The Business1:58 The Consequences of A Patriarchal Family Structure3:02 You Really Are Not The Only Person In This Space4:15 The Number One Obstacle...5:59 You WILL Forget The Stress of T...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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18:22

Episode 3: Dr. Rudy Quintero, C.A.R.E Fertility
1:30 A Point of Passion3:45 Should women freeze your eggs?5:24 Checking Your Fertility9:00 Choosing A Sperm Bank11:18 What is the starting treatment for a woman using donor sperm to conceive?13:15 How...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:09

Episode 2: Jane Mattes, Founder of singlemothersbychoice.org
1:16 Jane's thoughts on a generation following in her footsteps4:15 Jane weighs in fertility education and the age of conception5:48 Janes thoughts on egg freezing8:00 The daddy question12:05 Supporting your child's school in un...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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23:45

Welcome To Launch Week!
We're launching Define the Narrative, a podcast dedicated to supporting women who choose to have families on their own terms. Host Ann Argo shares her journey as a single mother by choice and introduces the mission to provide information, valid...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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14:59
