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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 1H 8M

It Was Easier Alone | Solo Dad by Choice, Surrogacy & Solo Parenthood

from Yes I Can Solo - The Baby Dream Podcast · host Betty Fotofili

In this episode, I sit down with a solo dad by choice who said something that completely stopped me:“It was easier having a baby on my own than with my ex-partner.”And I thought… wait, what?We go deep into his surrogacy journey, what it’s really like to become a parent on your own, and why every path to parenthood has its own version of hard.This is such an honest conversation about:✨the emotional reality of surrogacy✨miscarriage and resilience✨solo parenting vs co-parenting✨and why your why matters more than anythingIf you’re on this path, or even just questioning what’s possible for you, this episode will open your perspective and ground you at the same time.There is more than one way to create a family, and you get to choose yours.Andy helps guide others through the surrogacy journey and also runs several creative and business projects:Surrogacy info: https://www.surroguide.comVirtual Assistant agency: https://www.jimbaru.comStorytelling events: https://www.thisistotallyfucked.comActing and voice over: https://www.andyleonard.com.auGin distillery: https://www.moonshiner.com.auIf this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear that their dream is still possible 💛If you’re navigating solo motherhood or a big life decision, this work is about coming home to your body, regulating your nervous system, and leading from the heart instead of fear.Because real confidence doesn’t come from pushing through.It comes from feeling safe inside yourself.If you’d like support on your own journey, I offer 1:1 confidence coaching for women navigating the identity shift of solo motherhood and big life transitions.You’re welcome to reach out or simply stay connected for future episodes and reflections.Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betty.fotofili🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube (Magnetic Mama):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCozlsyVMAvr_D-lK9crRDOQ#SoloMotherhood #surrogacyaustralia #soloparenting#SoloMumByChoice #solodadbychoice #YesICanSolo #FertilityJourney #InfertilityAwareness #IVFJourney #DonorConception #WomensStories #PodcastForWomen. #NervousSystemRegulation #SafetyInTheBody #EmbodiedConfidence #SlowDownToHeal #MindBodyConnection #EFT #RegulateYourNervousSystem #nervoussystemregulation

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In this episode, I sit down with a solo dad by choice who said something that completely stopped me:“It was easier having a baby on my own than with my ex-partner.”And I thought… wait, what?We go deep into his surrogacy journey, what it’s really...

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