Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the stage of motherhood you thought you’d love… turns out not to be your favorite? In this episode, Laura sits down with Connie Rutherford, single mom by choice to six-year-old twin girls, for a candid and often hilarious conversation about the realities of raising kids on your own—and why Connie is absolutely loving this stage of motherhood. Connie is a self-proclaimed calendar person, and keeping life moving with twins means organization is practically a s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Choosing Chaos, Laura sits down with Noam Friedlander, a writer, author, genealogist, and solo mom, for an honest conversation about the realities of motherhood in the toddler years. Noam shares what life looks like balancing motherhood, work, creativity, and the mental load of doing it all without another parent automatically sharing the responsibility. They talk about identity, building a village, accepting help, the parts of pre-motherhood life that can ...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, Alicia shares her journey through motherhood by choice, navigating the toddler and preschool years, career pressures, and the unexpected possibility of growing her family. We talk about letting go of perfection, adapting to the seasons of motherhood, and finding your own version of what a complete family can look like. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What does solo motherhood look like years after becoming a mom? Anka shares an honest look at raising a school-aged child, navigating the evolving challenges of solo motherhood, balancing work and family, finding community, and the lessons she's learned along the way. She also shares advice for women considering this path and those already living it. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In Part Two of Sandra’s story, we continue to explore the realities of raising a child as a Single Mom by Choice, navigating the pressures of life and motherhood, caring for aging parents, managing burnout, and finding the strength to just keep moving forward. Support the show