150. Journeying to Becoming a Solo Mom By Choice with Michelle (Malka) Grunstein

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Michelle (Malka) Grunstein, LMFT CATC-IV, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -how she has always known that she wants to be a mother -how she decided that by the time she was 30, if she didn't meet someone, she would take steps to do this by herself -her multiple failed relationships including a broken engagement -insensitive comments like, "you better start trying now because you're running out of time" from her fertility doctors -multiple fertility treatments and 3 miscarriages -her continued journey on this path She shares the unvarnished story about how steadfast one sometimes needs to be in order to fulfill their dreams. More about Michelle (Malka) Grunstein: Michelle is a licensed therapist who is multifaceted. Some of her specialties include child and adolescent development, addiction, trauma (EMDR), grief, depression, and anxiety. She is currently the Clinical Director and Executive Director of multiple dual diagnosis treatment centers, catering to those struggling with mental health and addiction. Michelle's difficult childhood lead her to become a therapist as a young adult and she has built her career with the focus of helping others. Despite attempts at dating and building a family throughout adulthood, she has been unable to do so due to a combination of infertility and not finding "the one". Michelle has chosen to fulfill her dream of becoming a mom through the use of a donor and has been on the journey of becoming a solo mom by choice for the last few years. Connect with Michelle:  -Follow her on Instagram Connect with us: -Check out our Website -Follow us on Instagram and send us a message -Watch our TikToks -Follow us on Facebook -Watch us on YouTube -Connect with us on LinkedIn