Solo parenthood: A bold journey with Ali Cherry

Maybe you haven’t found the right partner, or perhaps pairing up isn’t of interest at all, but you’d still like to pursue your dream of becoming a parent on your own. In this eye-opening episode, Most Self-Improved hosts Bhavana Chilukuri and Erin Jensen chat with Ali Cherry, wearer of multiple hats, including therapist, writer, standup comic and mom.

Discover Ali’s inspiring story of embracing life on her own terms and her journey to becoming a mom. This heartwarming episode is not only an exploration of what it means to pursue solo motherhood but also a celebration of life's non-linear paths.

This episode also reveals some happy, personal news for one of our very own podcast hosts as the show heads for a break.

In this episode:

2:30 Introducing Ali Cherry: Therapist, writer, and mom

3:19 Ali's journey to solo parenthood: Trying on the idea of solo parenting

5:58 Fears about solo parenting

6:45 Picking a sperm donor: “Shockingly easy”

7:11 How being a solo parent has changed her: “I feel more settled”

9:44 Ali on being the author of her own parenting journey: “I don’t want that story of ‘It’s hard’”

11:20 The process of getting pregnant

14:45 Ali’s parting advice for aspiring solo parents: Acknowledge “life is not linear” and embrace the process

19:40 One co-host announces her own baby news and a Most Self-Improved break

More:

Watch Ali talk about “Being Single in a Coupled World” on YouTube.

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