016: Overcoming Challenges & Balancing a Career with Single Mom By Choice Meaghan O'Brien

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Join me as I journey alongside Meaghan O'Brien, a single mom by choice who shares her unique path of forging through the demands of a high-powered career, navigating relationships, and eventually making the choice to freeze her eggs. Meaghan doesn’t hold back from the rollercoaster ride. Amidst the trials, her resilience shines through, and her story is a testament to her strength, determination, and love for her daughter.

In an open and honest dialogue, Meaghan divulges her struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, and she shares her experiences of single parenthood. It's a real-life, no-frills insight into what it truly means to be a single mom – the highs and the lows, the challenges and triumphs.

Our conversation also navigates the crucial role of community in parenthood. Meaghan recounts her journey from initial hesitation to appreciating the mom groups and her venture into creating a supportive network for single moms. Whether you're considering a non-traditional path to parenthood or just seeking to understand the realities of single parenthood better – this episode is for you.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Meaghan’s journey to becoming a single mom by choice.
• The emotional and physical toll of egg freezing, infertility treatments, and balancing work pressures.
• Meaghan's experience with postpartum depression and anxiety.
• The realities of single parenthood, from managing sleep schedules to the joys of experiencing the world through her daughter's eyes.
• The role of community in parenthood, Meaghan's initial hesitation to join mom groups, and her efforts to build a supportive network for single moms.
• The importance of self-care, seeking support, and creating sustainable communities in a fast-paced world.
• Meaghan's insights on non-traditional paths to parenthood.

Resources from this Episode

• Website: https://www.singlemothersbychoice.org/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/meggloves/

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