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Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Laura Nave
26 episodes
4 days ago
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...
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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...
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Episodes (20/26)
Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Macaile Hutt on Podcasting & Aspiring to SMBC
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...
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4 days ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Lara’s Story: Pregnancy, Loss, and Finding Light in Lockdown - Part 2
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...
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1 week ago
40 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Lara’s Story: Pregnancy, Loss, and Finding Light in Lockdown - Part 1
Send us a text In Part One of this two-part series, we follow Lara through her deeply personal journey to motherhood—a path shaped by the challenges of PCOS, multiple fertility treatments, and the emotional toll of failed IUIs and back-to-back IVF rounds. As she navigates her own uncertainty, the world around her begins to shift. COVID-19 shuts everything down just as she learns she’s pregnant, layering isolation and fear onto an already fragile time. Meanwhile, Lara faces another heartbreak—...
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2 weeks ago
46 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
A Known Donor, A New Beginning: J’s Story
Send us a text In this episode, J—who joins us anonymously—shares her path to solo motherhood through at-home insemination with a known donor. Now navigating life with a lively toddler, J reflects on the beauty, chaos, and honesty of early parenthood. She speaks openly about her commitment to introducing donor conception from the very beginning, making it a natural and celebrated part of her son’s story. With humor, candor, and a grounded perspective, J offers insight into building a family w...
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3 weeks ago
54 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Paige Dempsey on Dating with Intention and Becoming an SMBC
Send us a text In today’s powerful, feel-good episode, we sit down with Paige Dempsey—SMBC mama, dating coach, and a woman who’s redefining what it means to build a life on your own terms. After conceiving her daughter in her 40s, Paige opens up about choosing single motherhood, embracing the unexpected, and stepping boldly into a new season with confidence and clarity. She also shares her best tips for dating with intention, staying open to possibility, and finding meaningful connection beyo...
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1 month ago
57 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Signature Donors with Victoria Crowe
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Victoria Crowe, founder of Signature Donors, a premier Manhattan-based agency dedicated to helping families grow through egg donation. Victoria shares how Signature Donors brings a deeply personal, hands-on approach to every match — supporting intended parents and donors through one of the most meaningful and emotional journeys they’ll ever take. We talk about what goes into finding the right donor, why personalization matters so much in this p...
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1 month ago
46 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Chillin’ for the Future: Andrea’s Frozen Hope
Send us a text Meet Andrea — a woman who proves that when life doesn’t go according to plan, you can still create something even better. From fertility hurdles to solo motherhood wins, Andrea’s living her dream — with her mini brunch partner by her side. ☕💫 In this episode, she opens up about trusting her instincts, navigating infertility, and leaning on the incredible village that helped her along the way — from her biggest cheerleader (hi, Mom!) to her local SMC community and dibling famili...
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1 month ago
52 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
The Heart of a Giver: Amanda’s Journey
Send us a text This week, we’re chatting with Amanda Bolan, a woman who somehow manages to juggle big life changes, motherhood, and a little bit of chaos — all with a smile. From unexpected turns to heart-led decisions, Amanda’s story is full of love, laughter, and those wild moments that make life beautifully unpredictable. 🎧 Tune in for an honest and uplifting conversation about choosing chaos, finding joy in the curveballs, and saying “yes” to the life you were meant to live. Support the s...
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1 month ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Choice Mom Coach, Reema Kiran
Send us a text Today on Choosing Chaos, I’m chatting with Reema, also known as The Choice Mom Coach. Reema is a certified coach who helps women bring ease, confidence, and clarity to the Single Mother by Choice journey. Drawing on both personal and professional experience, Reema empowers women to navigate the emotional highs and lows of this path, helping them approach motherhood with confidence, clarity, and meaningful support. If you’re considering single motherhood, feeling hesitant, or si...
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2 months ago
51 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Flip the Script: Interview with Host Kristen Caples
Send us a text You hear my voice every week on Choosing Chaos, but today we’re doing something a little different. So many of you have asked to know more about me — the person behind the mic — and this episode is my chance to share a bit of my story. I’ve invited the amazing Kristen Caples to take over as host for a special “flip the script” episode where she asks me the questions. We’re diving into my decision to become a solo mother, the realities of a village that sometimes falls short, an...
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2 months ago
50 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Chosen Path, Shared Roots with Erika
Send us a text In this episode of Choosing Chaos, Erika shares her journey as a single mom by choice — from multiple rounds of IUI to fun “sperm donor parties.” She opens up about the challenges and joys of solo motherhood, meaningful dibling relationships, and how parenting during COVID gave her precious time with Hadley that she wouldn’t have had otherwise. A story about the importance of donor connections and discovering the beauty of raising a daughter in a world of uncertainty. Support t...
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2 months ago
50 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Moonlight Nurturer with Amanda Dorn
Send us a text Parenthood is full of sleepless nights, constant learning curves, and moments where the right support can change everything. In this episode of Choosing Chaos, newborn care specialist Amanda Dolan, founder of Moonlight Nurturer, joins us to share her perspective on helping families thrive during the newborn stage. Amanda talks about finding balance in the chaos, setting realistic expectations, and giving yourself grace as a new parent. We also dive into the unique role newborn ...
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2 months ago
54 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Celebrating My Daughter’s Life with Down Syndrome – Annie Rocchio
Send us a text In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, this episode is a heartfelt celebration of life, love, and inclusion. Annie Rocchio joins us to share the story of her daughter’s life with Down Syndrome—a journey filled with joy, lessons, and a deeper understanding of what it means to embrace differences. Annie’s story is not only a tribute to her daughter but also a call to practice compassion, celebrate diversity, and teach future generations the importance of acceptance. Please no...
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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
One Brave Choice, A Lifetime of Love: Marquita’s Story
Send us a text Sometimes the boldest leaps bring the most beautiful rewards. 🌟 In this episode, Marquita takes us inside her inspiring journey as a single mom by choice—first welcoming her daughter, and now joyfully preparing for baby girl number two! She shares what it’s really like to navigate the ups and downs of fertility, why trusting your provider matters, and how building your own version of a village can make all the difference. Marquita’s story is full of courage, love, and yes—even ...
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3 months ago
47 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Never Letting Go of Hope: Lindsay’s Story of Fertility
Send us a text Fertility is rarely simple. For many, it’s a journey that calls for time, patience, and the courage to adjust course—whether that means changing clinics, rethinking treatment options, or finding new sources of hope. In this episode of Choosing Chaos, we sit down with Lindsay, who was told at just 33 years old that motherhood might not be possible. Years later, after navigating heartbreak, loss, countless rounds of treatment, and the rollercoaster of hope and disappointment, her...
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3 months ago
53 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Motherhood on Her Own Terms: Kristen Caples
Send us a text What does it mean to embrace motherhood on your own terms? In this episode of Choosing Chaos, we sit down with Kristen Caples, a single mom by choice to twins. After an early arrival landed her babies in the NICU, Kristen navigated the challenges of the hospital, the journey home, and the adventures of raising twins with resilience, joy, and a strong village by her side. Now, she’s traveling the world with her children, exploring museums, aquariums, and diverse cultures, all wh...
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3 months ago
58 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Beyond Every Expectation: Melissa Whalen on Gratitude, Special Needs and Motherhood
Send us a text What happens when motherhood begins in the unexpected? In this episode of Choosing Chaos, we sit down with Melissa Whalen, whose journey into motherhood started when her daughter was born at just 29 weeks and six days. After developing preeclampsia that escalated into HELLP syndrome, Melissa faced an early delivery and the challenges of the NICU. Now, she’s raising her neurodivergent daughter—who is making incredible strides with her skills—with endless love, advocacy, and dete...
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3 months ago
51 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Hello-Bundle: Helping Moms Get the Leave They Deserve with Linzay Davis
Send us a text In this episode of Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice, we sit down with Linzay Davis, founder of Hello-Bundle, to talk about navigating parental leave as a new parent. After struggling to figure out paid leave, job protection, and postpartum support herself, Linzay created Hello-Bundle to help thousands of parents maximize their benefits and thrive while spending precious time with their newborns. Tune in to learn how to get the parental leave you deserve and make the tr...
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4 months ago
54 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
From One Embryo to Two Teenagers with Sara Lefebvre
Send us a text In this episode of Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice, Sara shares her journey to solo motherhood, from combining IUI and IVF to the surprise of identical twins. She opens up about pregnancy bedrest, early motherhood anxiety, and the lessons learned raising her girls into their teenage years. A story of resilience, love, and embracing a little beautiful chaos along the way. Support the show
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4 months ago
55 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
Life of the Party: Raising Her Tiny Social Butterfly with Lakeisha Jackson
Send us a text In this episode of Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice, Lakeisha shares her journey to becoming a mom on her own terms—from prioritizing motherhood when dating took a back seat, to embracing the sweet surprise of discovering her baby’s gender at birth. She reflects on the joy of raising her daughter and the unique connections she’s built through dibling meetups, while also opening up about the emotional shifts that come with postpartum life. Most importantly, Lakeisha rem...
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4 months ago
55 minutes

Choosing Chaos: Solo Motherhood by Choice
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...