154. Becoming A Single Mother By Choice Part 2 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... -the beginning of her journey to becoming a SMBC -how she is finally pregnant again (after three early losses) and gives us a window into the process -how she needed to do IVF and use a sperm donor, which were both completely new experiences for her -dealing with some complications which forced her on bed rest -the insensitive comments from IRL friends and people on the internet…sigh And through it all, she is doing it alone but with the incredible support of a village. Malka is such an inspiration- you MUST listen to her story. 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