The SMBC Podcast

Claire and Siobhan

Our podcast is for Solo Mothers by Choice. This space is all about sharing real stories, experiences, and support for those on this unique journey.

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S2 · E7
Sep 19, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
S2 E7: Holidays, Birth Stories & Winter Activities!
In our season 2 finale, we talk about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers. We talk to fellow SMBC, Laura, on our birth stories, and we share tips and tricks to entertain your kids as the winter starts to come closer!
S2 · E6
Sep 12, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
S2 E6: Solo Parent Struggles, Living with Parents & Fertility Advice
In this weeks episode, we talk about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, we talk to Jenna about the ups and downs of being an SMBC while living with her Mam in her family home, and we gather some advice who are at the start of their fertility journey from Helena Tubridy who is a fertility coach, trauma therapist and former midwife. Please find Helena Tubridy's contact information below: Website: https://helenatubridy.com/ Instagram page: here Fertility Finesse Podcast: Listen here
S2 · E5
Sep 5, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
S2 E5: Name and Shame, The OG SMBC & Sleep Tips!
On this weeks episode of the SMBC Podcast, we talk about our peaks and pits of raising toddlers as solo parents, we chat to Lisa, the OG SMBC who discusses her brave career change to become a sleep consultant and we gather sleep training tips from Lisa.
S2 · E4
Aug 29, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
S2 E4: Naughty Step, Cost of becoming an SMBC & 20kg Heavier!
In our fourth episode of the SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers. We discuss the costs associated with becoming an SMBC, and we chat with a fitness and life coach, Evan, for tips as to how to prioritise our health and wellbeing while juggling being a solo parents.
S2 · E3
Aug 22, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
S2 E3: Overstimulated, Double Donation & Open/Anonymous Donors
In our third episode of the SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers. We chat to a fellow SMBC, Michelle, about her experience of using double donation and we also discuss open and anonymous donors.
S2 · E2
Aug 15, 2025 · 51 min
S2 E2: Exploding Nappy, Childcare Costs & Family Fun Activities
In our second episode of The SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers. We discuss the differences of childcare costs across the country, and we name some family friendly activities that you can do without costing more money!
S2 · E1
Aug 8, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
S2 E1: Hangry, Spiralling & Where to turn for help
Welcome back to Season 2 of the SMBC Podcast! We are coming back strong with a topic that may be a tough listen for some as we delve into the darker side of mental health challenges as an SMBC. Please be warned that this is not an easy listen and we advise that if this is a potential trigger for you that you do not listen to the second section of this episode.
S1 · E8
May 2, 2025 · 43 min
S1 E8: There's Two of Them, Bloopers and a Pop Quiz!!
In our Season 1 Finale of The SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, we share some of our bloopers from the last 8 episodes, and Claire questions Siobhan's memory of the 7 stories in season 1.
S1 · E7
Apr 25, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
S1 E7: Powering through, Giving up the Dream and Donor Conceived Adults!!
In our seventh episode of The SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, we talk to Lorna and Aifric who are at the start of their journey of becoming an SMBC and our story this week is about lived experiences of donor conceived adults.
S1 · E6
Apr 18, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
S1 E6: Hair Pulling, Diblings and a Lesson in Biology!!
In our sixth episode of The SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, we talk to our fellow SMBC, Elaine, on searching for donor siblings, and our story this week is about the different types of twins.
S1 · E5
Apr 11, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
S1 E5: Turbulence, Miracle Babies and the Need to Seed!!
In our 5th episode of the SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, we talk to a fellow SMBC, Sarah, about our pregnancy journeys and complications, and our story this week is about the darker side of private donation sites.
S1 · E4
Apr 4, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
S1 E4: Photoshoot Fail, Donor Tinder and Dr. Hard!!!
In our 4th episode of The SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, we talk to a fellow SMBC, Linda, to discuss our experiences of choosing our donors, and our story this week is about record breaking children born by IVF.
S1 · E3
Mar 28, 2025 · 54 min
S1 E3: Falling, Rolling, and it's basically like having sex!!
In our third episode of the SMBC podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of the last week of parenting toddlers, we have our second guest Carolyn to talk to us about choosing IUI or IVF, and our story this week is about donor conceived children and dirty doctors!
S1 · E2
Mar 21, 2025 · 1 hr
S1 E2: Whinging, Dating and SDBC's!!
In our second episode of the SMBC podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of the last week of parenting toddlers, we have our very first guest Tracy join the podcast to discuss dating as an SMBC, and we talk about celebrities who also made the choice to parent solo!
S1 · E1
Mar 14, 2025 · 50 min
S1 E1: Feral Kids, Head Banging and Octomom!!
In our first episode of The SMBC Podcast, we chat about the peaks and pits of parenting toddlers, choosing solo motherhood and we delve into the most controversial SMBC out there, Octomom!

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