Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice

Fine, I'll Just Do It Myself with Michelle

Send a textMichelle joins us to share the story behind her bold pivot to single motherhood by choice. After choosing to leave a relationship impacted by addiction, she found herself redefining the vision she once had for starting a family. Instead of waiting for the “right” circumstances, Michelle leaned into community, trusted her intuition, and decided to move forward on her own terms — turning what could have been a sidestep into a meaningful journey.We dive into loving someone through addiction, the strength it takes to let go, and the courage to choose the life you truly want. It’s a conversation that’s honest, uplifting, and beautifully human.Michelle is also the author of Party in a Petri Dish, a heart-warming children’s book in which Bailey explains how Mommy wanted a baby so much she took a leap of science and love to make it happen — celebrating the beauty of unique family stories along the way. Grab a copy today: Party in a Petri DishAddiction is a deeply sensitive and complex topic. If you or someone you love is struggling with substance use, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate support. You can also contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential treatment referral and information services. If you’re outside the U.S., please consult your local health services for substance use and recovery resources in your area.Support the show

Jackie: A Story of Choice, Community, and Connection

Send a textWe’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. 💛Connect with Choosing Chaos:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosing_chaos_smbc🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@choosingchaossmbc📧 Email: choosingchaossmbc@gmail.comBe sure to subscribe so you never miss more stories of courage, choice, and the beautiful mess of motherhood. If today’s episode resonated, we’d love for you to follow, rate, and leave a comment!Support the show

A Beautiful Path to Motherhood: Masha’s Story

Send us a textOn this episode of Choosing Chaos, I’m chatting with Masha, a mom of two sweet daughters, about her journey into motherhood — the joys, the challenges, and all the unexpected ways love and family show up along the way. 💛We also talk about the ways she’s been able to share the gift of motherhood with another single mom by choice, and how building your village sometimes looks different than you expect.For more info on embryo donation and resources for single parents by choice, check out Embryo Connections.This episode is full of warmth, honesty, and inspiration — perfect for anyone navigating motherhood, family, or just life’s beautiful chaos.Connect with Choosing Chaos:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosing_chaos_smbc🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@choosingchaossmbc📧 Email: choosingchaossmbc@gmail.comSupport the show

So… I Became a Mom: Joni’s Story

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Joni to hear her journey to motherhood through IUI — and how that experience helped her discover who she truly is. She opens up about life in the sandwich generation, balancing the needs of her child and her parents, navigating the emotional ups and downs of postpartum, and the beautiful, unexpected joys of becoming a mom.Her story is honest, heartfelt, and a reminder of why it’s so important to take care of ourselves while caring for the people around us — because we can’t pour from an empty cup.Connect with Choosing Chaos:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosing_chaos_smbc🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@choosingchaossmbc📧 Email: choosingchaossmbc@gmail.comBe sure to subscribe so you never miss more stories of courage, choice, and the beautiful mess of motherhood. If today’s episode resonated, we’d love for you to follow, rate, and leave a comment!Support the show

NICU Moms Speak: The Fear, the Love, the Strength

Send us a textBirth doesn’t always go the way we imagine. In this episode, we reconnect with Kristen, Lindsay, and Annie as they share their honest and emotional NICU journeys — from fear and uncertainty to resilience, growth, and unexpected strength.We talk about what it’s really like to have a baby in the NICU, how families cope with the emotional rollercoaster, and what it means to choose chaos — to choose love, courage, and connection in the middle of uncertainty.Whether you’re currently in the NICU, have been there before, or love someone who is, this conversation is for you.Resources mentioned: March of Dimes, Hand to Hold, Graham’s Foundation, and Postpartum Support International.Subscribe to Choosing Chaos so you never miss stories of courage, choice, and the beautiful mess of motherhood. Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube and Patreon — and don’t forget to follow, rate, and review. We’d love to hear from you 🤍Support the show