The Stork and I

Jun 18 2024 69 ep. 41 mins 37
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Exploring donor conception as a route to parenthood for single people with your host, Mel Johnson

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S7: E4 Solo Parent of Twins in the public eye

Jun 18 2024 33 mins  
In this episode I speak to children's entertainer and Red Wiggle, Caterina Meta about her journey to become a solo parent of twins. *trigger warning we do discuss miscarriage in this episode For over three decades, The Wiggles, the world’s most popular children’s entertainment group have educated, entertained, and enriched the lives of millions of pre-schoolers (and their pare

S7: E3 Solo Parenting with Holly

Mar 25 2024 59 mins  
In this episode I speak to solo parent Holly. We cover: - Choosing a sperm donor - Finding donor siblings - Deciding whether to try for a sibling - The experience of being a solo parent and sharing some of the trickiest parts - Experiencing post natal anxiety - Our desire for constant cleaning to feel more in control - The mental load of a solo parent - Feeling lonely in the ea

S7: E2 Solo Parenting with Sarah @singlemammybychoice

Feb 08 2024 45 mins  
In todays episode I speak to solo parent Sarah In the episode we cover: - The difference between using the term single parent or solo parent - Making the decision to become a solo parent - Having IUI or IVF - Having a really tough time postpartum and getting through it - The benefits of parenting solo - The unrealistic expectations we think we'd have of a partner! - Advice for t

S7: E1 Cultural considerations with Jayneel

Jan 29 2024 56 mins  
In todays episode we meet with Jayneel Patel about her journey to solo parenthood. In the episode we discussed: Coming from an Indian family and the impact that has on the decision to become a solo parent Going through an arranged marriage and the learnings from that Considering adoption Having the support of the important people in our lives Being embraced by the extended family

S6: E10 Inconceivable - the Solo Parent Memoir

Nov 08 2023 40 mins  
In the last episode of Series 6 of the Stork and I Podcast I chat to solo parent Alexandra. Alexandra is a solo parent and an award winning Melbourne writer who has written for theatre, screen and print. Her memoir Inconceivable was recently published by Hachette. In the episode we discuss: - Her memoir Inconceivable - Splitting up with a partner because they don't want children

S6: E9 Solo parenting abroad with Jess

Oct 13 2023 54 mins  
Todays episode is with Solo parent Jess, who lives with her baby daughter in Thailand. In the episode we cover: - The considerations of solo parenthood when you live abroad - Using a known donor - Support network when you live away from family and how friends can really step up - Childcare options when abroad - Deciding whether to try for a 2nd baby - Navigating being a solo pare

S6: E8 Solo parenting with Talia

Sep 26 2023 63 mins  
Todays episode is with solo parent Talia. In the episode we cover: - Why things are not always easier with a partner - Keeping a positive attitude - Embracing non traditional living arrangements and making them work for us - Pregnancy after loss - Enabling our kids to engage with other donor conceived people and the importance of that for them You can follow Talia on Instagram a

S6: E7 All things Solo Parenting with @Claire_Needs_Coffee

Aug 10 2023 58 mins  
Todays episode is with Claire Holland AKA @Claire_needs_coffee. Claire is a solo mum to her 4 year old Theo and chats with me all about her decision to become a solo parent, the journey to get there and the realities of parenting with no partner. In the episode we discuss: - Choosing IUI vs IVF - Having a more challenging fertility journey than expected - Getting time to yourse

S6: E6 Deciding on the ethnicity of your sperm donor

Jul 10 2023 48 mins  
In todays episode I chat to Alpa, solo mum to 5 year old Mia.We discuss: - Deciding to become a solo parent - Managing pregnancy solo - Moving to be closer to parents - Choosing a sperm donor - A challenging birth and post natal experience - Changing careers - The realities of parenting solo and much much more. Thank you for listening to The Stork and I Podcast! I would love fo

S6: E5 Solo Parenting Twins When One Has a Complex Heart Condition

Jun 06 2023 38 mins  
In todays episode I chat to solo parent to twins, Julia Shields. Julia has 4 year old twins. Her son was born with a complex heart condition that shapes a lot of how they live their lives. In this episode we discuss: - Julias decision to become a solo parent - The living arrangements Julia has put in place - How blended family living can work - Parenting during covid - The impac