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Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice — the podcast for women who are done waiting for “the one” and ready to become a parent on their own damn terms. We’re talking fertility, pregnancy, the emotional chaos, and the village it takes to raise a kid.

Sometimes you cry in the bathtub. Sometimes you're crying because your toddler bit you. And sometimes, you cry because you chose all of this.

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Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice

Jackie: A Story of Choice, Community, and Connection

February 09, 2026 • Laura Nave • Season 1 • Episode 32

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We’re sharing a story that beautifully expands what love and family can look like.

In this episode, Jackie — a single mom by choice — opens up about her path to motherhood, from beginning her journey with a known donor to ultimately choosing a different direction. She shares the courage it took to pivot, the joy of welcoming her daughter, and the intentional ways she’s built connection along the way — including creating a sibling community and surrounding herself with a strong village of other single moms by choice.

At its heart, this conversation is about generosity, support, and the powerful ripple effect of embryo donation. It’s a story of love multiplied — and a reminder that family can be built in the most thoughtful, expansive ways. 💛

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