{"podcast":{"title":"Now What? Podcast","slug":"now-what-podcast-6669541","podcast_index_feed_id":6669541,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6936339a76f89ba373d297c3","website_url":"https://motheringonmyown.com.au/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6936339a76f89ba373d297c3/show-cover.jpg","author":"ODd Network","episode_count":102,"summary":"Now What? is a podcast for single mothers, solo mums by choice and women navigating separation, co-parenting, dating again and blended families. Formerly Mothering On My Own, the show has evolved to reflect how single motherhood keeps shifting and reshaping over time. Hosted by Rachel Maksimovic, it’s a space for honest conversations, expert insights and real stories that help you feel less alone as you navigate each new chapter and ask yourself… now what? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/now-what-podcast-6669541"},"episode":{"title":"Becoming a solo mum by choice: Everything you need to know, with Dr Daniel Lantsberg","slug":"becoming-a-solo-mum-by-choice-everything-you-need-to-know-with-dr-daniel-lantsberg","published_at":"2025-12-10T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/now-what-podcast-6669541/becoming-a-solo-mum-by-choice-everything-you-need-to-know-with-dr-daniel-lantsberg","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/now-what-podcast-6669541","url":"https://shows.acast.com/nowwhatpodcast/episodes/becoming-a-solo-mum-by-choice-everything-you-need-to-know-wi","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6936339a76f89ba373d297c3/e/6939124fe521382d95ad3515/media.mp3","summary":"If you’ve ever had the quiet thought —  “Could I become a solo mum by choice?”  — this episode is a must-listen. In this powerful and deeply informative conversation, I sit down with  Dr Daniel Lansberg , Fertility Specialist at  Melbourne IVF  and one of the leading experts in fertility care (and known from the TV series  Big Miracles ). Together, we walk through the  entire  journey of becoming a Solo Mum by Choice — from the very first “what if?” all the way to what the path can look like in practice. Dr Lansberg breaks down every step with clarity and compassion, covering: What to do if you’re  just starting to think  about solo motherhood How to understand your fertility picture The full medical process from first appointment → donor selection → treatment Egg freezing — when to consider it, who it’s right for, and what to expect Common fears and emotional hurdles women experience Unexpected things that can come up along the way Costs, timelines, preparation, and lifestyle factors How to make an informed, empowered decision about your next chapter Whether you’re actively planning, quietly curious, or supporting someone on this path, this episode will leave you feeling informed, grounded, and less alone in the process. This episode is part of our  Solo Mum by Choice Mini-Series , designed to bring clarity and confidence to any woman navigating this possibility. Sponsored by Melbourne IVF Learn more about Melbourne IVF and book a consultation: https://www.mivf.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"If you’ve ever had the quiet thought — “Could I become a solo mum by choice?” — this episode is a must-listen. In this powerful and deeply inf…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2722,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/now-what-podcast-6669541/episodes/becoming-a-solo-mum-by-choice-everything-you-need-to-know-with-dr-daniel-lantsberg/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/now-what-podcast-6669541/becoming-a-solo-mum-by-choice-everything-you-need-to-know-with-dr-daniel-lantsberg.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}