Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice

Send us a text Birth 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 current...

Send us a text In this episode of Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice, Kelley joins Laura for an honest conversation about the emotional realities of becoming a solo mother by choice. Kelley reflects on why relationships aren’t always easy — and why leaving one can be just as complicated as staying. She shares how the path to motherhood through IUI or IVF can take time and carry an emotional toll, and why connection matters — including what it means for her and her daughter to be connec...

Send us a text New year, same chaos—just better managed ✨ In this episode, we’re talking all things organized chaos with Sage Haus and why having the right support can be a total game changer, especially for solo moms by choice. From reclaiming your time to reducing the mental load, this conversation is all about how a house manager can feel like an extension of your village—so you can focus on you, your family, and your goals. If 2026 is the year you reprioritize yourself while still keeping...

Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by Macaile Hutt, the host and creator of Red Nail Energy — a podcast that centers bold conversations, real stories, and the power of choosing yourself. Macaile shares her experience as a podcast host, what inspired her to create Red Nail Energy, and how the show has become a space for honest dialogue and unapologetic storytelling. We also talk about her thoughtful and intentional path toward becoming a single mom by choice, and what it looks like t...

Send us a text In Part Two of Lara’s journey, we step beyond the delivery room and into the tender, vulnerable chapter of bringing Max home. With the world still deep in the pandemic, Lara navigates early motherhood in isolation—learning to care for a newborn while processing all she endured to get here. This episode explores the messy, beautiful realities of the newborn phase, the emotional shifts that accompany new motherhood, and the ways Lara began to rebuild support and connection during...