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De cryptomarkt levert de zwaarste week sinds de val van FTX in 2022 in, met bitcoin die kortstondig onder de 60.000 dollar zakt en ruim 390 miljard dollar aan marktwaarde die in een paar dagen verdampt. Het geld stroomt naar AI en naar beursgangen zoals die van SpaceX, terwijl ook hogere rentes druk zetten op risicovolle beleggingen zoals crypto. Bij privacycoin Zcash komt een kwetsbaarheid in de afgeschermde transactielaag aan het licht, waardoor een aanvaller in theorie onbeperkt munten had kunnen creëren zonder dat het netwerk dit merkte. De non-profit Shielded Labs meldt dat de bug is gerepareerd na analyse door beveiligingsonderzoeker Taylor Hornby, die daarbij het AI-model Claude Opus van Anthropic inzette, maar de koers van Zcash levert deze week toch circa 35 à 40% in. In Japan richten de megabanken MUFG, Mizuho en SMBC een gezamenlijke raad op om uiterlijk maart 2027 een yen-stablecoin uit te geven, gebruikmakend van wetgeving die sinds 2023 ruimte biedt voor gereguleerde stablecoins. Het nieuws past in een bredere ontwikkeling van grote banken die werken aan eigen stablecoins, zo werd vorige week bekend dat 25 Europese banken zich aansluiten bij het consortium dat werkt aan Qivalis. Deze week in de Cryptocast Een gesprek met Lucas Wensing, ceo van Amdax en medeoprichter van AMBTS. Het bedrijf, ontstaan vanuit Amdax, maakte afgelopen zomer bekend naar de beurs te willen om geld op te halen om bitcoin te kopen, als treasurybedrijf. De AFM stak een stokje voor de beursgang, Wensing zegt naar het College van Beroep voor het bedrijfsleven te stappen. We spreken hem over de juridische horden die het bedrijf moet nemen, co-host is Jacob Boersma. Bitcoin beleeft zwaarste week sinds FTX-crash Lek ontdekt door AI bij Zcash zorgt voor koersval privacycoin Japanse megabanken richten zich op de ontwikkeling van een yen-stablecoin Sam Bankman Fried vraagt president Donald Trump om gratie Cryptocast 433B | Beursgang van Nederlands Bitcoinbedrijf AMBTS loopt vast door AFM Met Daniël Mol (BNR Cryptocast) of Bart Mol (Satoshi Radio) bespreken we elke week de stand van de cryptomarkt. Luister live donderdagochtend rond 8:50 in De Ochtendspits, of wanneer je wilt via bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De cryptomarkt levert de zwaarste week sinds de val van FTX in 2022 in, met bitcoin die kortstondig onder de 60.000 dollar zakt en ruim 390 miljard dollar aan marktwaarde die in een paar dagen verdampt. Het geld stroomt naar AI en naar beursgangen zoals die van SpaceX, terwijl ook hogere rentes druk zetten op risicovolle beleggingen zoals crypto. Bij privacycoin Zcash komt een kwetsbaarheid in de afgeschermde transactielaag aan het licht, waardoor een aanvaller in theorie onbeperkt munten had kunnen creëren zonder dat het netwerk dit merkte. De non-profit Shielded Labs meldt dat de bug is gerepareerd na analyse door beveiligingsonderzoeker Taylor Hornby, die daarbij het AI-model Claude Opus van Anthropic inzette, maar de koers van Zcash levert deze week toch circa 35 à 40% in. In Japan richten de megabanken MUFG, Mizuho en SMBC een gezamenlijke raad op om uiterlijk maart 2027 een yen-stablecoin uit te geven, gebruikmakend van wetgeving die sinds 2023 ruimte biedt voor gereguleerde stablecoins. Het nieuws past in een bredere ontwikkeling van grote banken die werken aan eigen stablecoins, zo werd vorige week bekend dat 25 Europese banken zich aansluiten bij het consortium dat werkt aan Qivalis. Deze week in de Cryptocast Een gesprek met Lucas Wensing, ceo van Amdax en medeoprichter van AMBTS. Het bedrijf, ontstaan vanuit Amdax, maakte afgelopen zomer bekend naar de beurs te willen om geld op te halen om bitcoin te kopen, als treasurybedrijf. De AFM stak een stokje voor de beursgang, Wensing zegt naar het College van Beroep voor het bedrijfsleven te stappen. We spreken hem over de juridische horden die het bedrijf moet nemen, co-host is Jacob Boersma. Bitcoin beleeft zwaarste week sinds FTX-crash Lek ontdekt door AI bij Zcash zorgt voor koersval privacycoin Japanse megabanken richten zich op de ontwikkeling van een yen-stablecoin Sam Bankman Fried vraagt president Donald Trump om gratie Cryptocast 433B | Beursgang van Nederlands Bitcoinbedrijf AMBTS loopt vast door AFM Met Daniël Mol (BNR Cryptocast) of Bart Mol (Satoshi Radio) bespreken we elke week de stand van de cryptomarkt. Luister live donderdagochtend rond 8:50 in De Ochtendspits, of wanneer je wilt via bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Yen stablecoin from the mega banks? Japan's three largest banks, MUFG, Mizuho, and SMBC, are planning to jointly issue a yen-backed stablecoin by March 2027, with backing from Japan's Financial Services Agency. Yen tokens currently represent less than $50 million in a $311 billion market dominated by dollar tokens. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

In this week's episode of WSJ's Take On the Week, co-host Telis Demos is joined by Heard on the Street editor Aaron Back to discuss the economy, inflation, and the appointment of the new Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh. They are joined by Joe Lavorgna, Americas chief economist at SMBC and a former counselor to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Lavorgna argues that the Fed has an inflation problem that is so entrenched that it calls for a hike.  Lavorgna breaks down how massive fiscal stimulus and the recent supply shock from the Iran War and the Strait of Hormuz closure have pushed inflation higher, making a disinflationary boom unlikely. He addresses the question of whether AI-induced productivity will be disinflationary, and how we'll know.  This is WSJ's Take On the Week where co-hosts Telis Demos, Heard on the Street's banking and money columnist, and Miriam Gottfried, WSJ's investing and wealth management reporter, cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance—the big trades, key players and business news ahead. Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We'd love to hear from you. Email the show at takeontheweek@wsj.com. To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com. Further ReadingTrump Picked Warsh for Fed Chair to Cut Rates. Markets Are Bracing for the Opposite. The Fed Keeps Getting Hit With New Shocks in Its Yearslong Inflation Fight For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com, WSJ's Heard on The Street Column, and WSJ's Live Markets blog. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Follow Miriam Gottfried here and Telis Demos here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

▼以下見て見て❤︎ ミドル巨人くんぶらんにゅ〜 は zaboのサポートポッドキャスト番組です。(③サポート) ①メインポッドキャスト 【シン野球トーク】 BaseBallCafe べかふぇ／#べかふぇ ▼ https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/%E3%82%B7%E3%83%B3%E9%87%8E%E7%90%83%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF-baseballcafe%E3%81%B9%E3%81%8B%E3%81%B5%E3%81%87/id1707783906 ②サブポッドキャスト 今夜はマワシなしで・・・／#ましなし ▼ https://open.spotify.com/show/5N12MhN3jET7WOIdWa04YW?si=69Z98lncRIeUTg_5ZiTWbA ④サポートポッドキャスト もっと！週末のポッドキャスター ▼ https://stand.fm/channels/5f420a11907968e29deb63ee ⑤声日記 zaboのマイクブルペン ▼ https://listen.style/p/zabo06/czqzuiie ⑥アーカイブ特集 GiantsCastアーカイブ(年一更新) ▼ https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/giantscast%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%96/id1743613308 ／#巨人 ／#ジャイアンツ ／#Giants ／#G党 ／#前進

注目ニュースのコメント欄とNewsPicksの最新オリジナルコンテンツなどを紹介するAI音声番組。◇ニュースキャッチアップ◇【速報】グーグルのAI製品「総エージェント化」がすごかったhttps://npx.me/s/FLtzbB9l実質GDP、年2.1%増　2四半期連続プラス　1〜3月期https://npx.me/s/8Ob8Z4IJ◇オリジナルコンテンツ◇【大連合】SMBC・富士通・ソフバンが「医療」で組む理由https://npx.me/s/qjOIjFBs【ゲーム決算】任天堂とソニー、「最高決算」の裏側の分岐点https://npx.me/s/DdotM54V【有望】日本財団の「世界一のテクノロジー」が日本を救うhttps://npx.me/s/OmWwTCQZ変化する米労働市場、男性に逆風https://npx.me/s/ErEtlVha【分析】「物より体験」を選ぶ令和世代の正体https://npx.me/s/t4wQ9hbW◇今日の一冊◇科学を否定する人たち : なぜ否定するのか?我々はいかに向き合うべきか?https://npx.me/s/hHeOdznP※このAI音声番組はNewsPicksが実験的に運用しています。 内容の正確性や品質には十分配慮しておりますが、もしお気づきの点がありましたら、 下記リンクからご連絡ください。https://newspicks.zendesk.com/hc/ja/requests/new

「「国産ヘルスケア基盤」構築へ　SMBCグループ・富士通・ソフトバンクが業務提携」　医療費膨張の歯止めに向け、三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、富士通、ソフトバンクは国産のヘルスケア基盤を作ると発表しました。3社が発表したのはデータ、AI（人工知能）、スマートフォンなどを組み合わせた日本独自の「国産ヘルスケア基盤」を構築するための業務提携です。個人の健康データと医療機関の持つ医療データを連携させることで医療の効率化を図るほか、アプリを活用して予防や健康支援を進めるとしています。ソフトバンク・宮川潤一社長：（例えば）1日3200歩というデータと、血圧が高いという医療側の検診データがあるとします。これらをアプリ上で組み合わせ、毎日15分歩くという（アプリが）生活改善アドバイスをします。団塊ジュニア世代が高齢者層に入る2040年には医療費が現在と比べて約30兆円増えるとされていて、将来的な医療費の抑制を目指します。

SMBC・富士通・ソフトバンクが健康／医療分野で業務提携　新たなヘルスケアアプリを提供、5兆円規模の効果目指す。　三井住友フィナンシャルグループ（SMBCグループ）、富士通、ソフトバンクは、5月18日に健康／医療分野での業務提携に関する基本合意書を締結した。

Welcome back to Everymum the podcast, I'm Aisling Keenan your host, and today's guest is someone whose story speaks to so many modern realities around motherhood, family, and the choices women are making when life doesn't follow the 'typical' path. Siobhan O'Hagan who you might know from her life online which began years back when she became a fitness influencer, is now a mum of one, working with an online community of women who want to live healtheir, and she has recently made the deeply personal decision to become a single mother by choice. Not because she gave up on finding a partner, but because she knew she wanted to grow her family and didn't want to put that dream on hold in the meantime. I LOVE following Siobhan online and particularly love how she's approached this whole journey with complete upfront honesty. In this episode, we talk about what led her to make her decision around expanding her family, the fears that came with it, and the practical realities of pursuing fertility treatment on her own. Siobhan opens up about the IVF process itself, and what it means to embrace the label SMBC, and if she feels she identifies with it. We also get into the assumptions people make about what a family is supposed to look like, the reactions she's had from others, and how she talks to her daughter about the journey of bringing a sibling into the world this way. But what makes this conversation so powerful is that it isn't just about fertility treatment or solo parenting. It's about agency. It's about making a brave decision for your life, even when it falls outside the traditional narrative. Whether this path is something you've considered yourself, or whether you're simply interested in the many ways families are made today, Siobhan's honesty, warmth, and clarity make this a fascinating and deeply moving conversation. Here's my chat with Siobhan, I'll be back next week with more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An event is taking place in Tralee today which gives information on cyber security essentials for businesses. Jerry spoke to Paddy Lange of Resilium which is based in Tom Crean Business Park. Paddy is speaking at the Cyber Security Essentials Event hosted by Tech Industry Alliance, JRI America, MTU, Tralee Chamber and Cyber Ireland. The event is taking place at SMBC, Kerry Technology Park.

In this episode of Compliance Champions, Delphine Forma speaks with Taisuke Isono, General Manager of the DeFi Technology Department at SMBC Nikko Securities, about how institutions are approaching decentralized finance, automation, and the future of financial marketsFrom automated market access to AML-driven design, this conversation unpacks how one of Japan's leading financial institutions is bridging TradFi and DeFi and what it means for the future of finance.

Welcome to Sweat Memorial Baptist ChurchWe are so glad you've joined us today! To learn more, connect with us online or in person.https://smbcwaycross.com/Facebook & Instagram: @sweatmbc510 W. Blackshear AvenueWaycross, Ga 31501

Welcome to Sweat Memorial Baptist ChurchWe are so glad you've joined us today! To learn more, connect with us online or in person.https://smbcwaycross.com/Facebook & Instagram: @sweatmbc510 W. Blackshear AvenueWaycross, Ga 31501

Welcome to Sweat Memorial Baptist ChurchWe are so glad you've joined us today! To learn more, connect with us online or in person.https://smbcwaycross.com/Facebook & Instagram: @sweatmbc510 W. Blackshear AvenueWaycross, Ga 31501

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Becoming a single mother by choice is complicated enough, but when you add layers of cultural expectations, family pressure, and the uncertainty of fertility, it can feel like there's just no roadmap and no one who gets it. In today's episode, I'm joined by Reema Kiran, executive coach, founder of Choice Mom Coach, and now published author of the book, Choice Mom. We go deep into her process of navigating unexplained infertility, cultural traditions, and making the call to prioritize motherhood on her own terms.Together, we share the real, lived experience of choosing this path despite fears and grief over what “should have been". Reema opens up about childhood dreams clashing with grown-up realities, the importance of mindset, and what it meant to face questions from family and her Indian community. We talk about what's helped us both, and what it has looked like for our families (and ourselves) to come around to single motherhood by choice. Whether you're in the thinking stage, facing fertility challenges, or wrestling with letting go of the life you imagined, this is a truly supportive, honest conversation.In this episode, we talk about:Navigating cultural expectations and family reactions as a single mother by choiceThe emotional side of infertility, failed fertility treatments, and shifting your mindsetReema's experience with egg freezing and entering the world of IVF on her ownGrieving the loss of the partner and child vision, and finding your own way forwardDay-to-day realities and surprises of solo motherhood (from mental load to mom guilt)How to speak with confidence to loved ones who might not understand your choicesThe power of self-compassion, community, and taking just one next stepConnect with Reema:WebsiteInstagram: @choicemomcoachChoice Mom: An Empowering Guide to Becoming a Single Mother by Choice

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Tune in here to this ​Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by talking about Japan-based bank SMBC, which plans to establish its second-largest U.S. headquarters in Charlotte. Jensen shares comments from North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein about the project’s positive impact on the Queen City. Among other things, Stein says SMBC will bring 2,000 “good-paying jobs” to the area. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded live at ISTAT Americas, Laura Mueller of AirFinance Global sits down with Peter Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital, for an in‑depth conversation on how soaring fuel prices, the Middle East conflict and tightening financial conditions are shaping the aviation and leasing markets. Barrett discusses the implications of major M&A activity, including SMBC's latest deal, and shares insight into returns, risk management and the evolving role of the lessor business model.

Welcome to Sweat Memorial Baptist ChurchWe are so glad you've joined us today! To learn more, connect with us online or in person.https://smbcwaycross.com/Facebook & Instagram: @sweatmbc510 W. Blackshear AvenueWaycross, Ga 31501

Welcome to Sweat Memorial Baptist ChurchWe are so glad you've joined us today! To learn more, connect with us online or in person.⁠https://smbcwaycross.com/⁠Facebook & Instagram: @sweatmbc510 W. Blackshear AvenueWaycross, Ga 31501

Welcome to Sweat Memorial Baptist ChurchWe are so glad you've joined us today! To learn more, connect with us online or in person.⁠https://smbcwaycross.com/⁠Facebook & Instagram: @sweatmbc510 W. Blackshear AvenueWaycross, Ga 31501

Welcome to Sweat Memorial Baptist ChurchWe are so glad you've joined us today! To learn more, connect with us online or in person.⁠https://smbcwaycross.com/⁠Facebook & Instagram: @sweatmbc510 W. Blackshear AvenueWaycross, Ga 31501

Welcome to Sweat Memorial Baptist ChurchWe are so glad you've joined us today! To learn more, connect with us online or in person.⁠https://smbcwaycross.com/⁠Facebook & Instagram: @sweatmbc510 W. Blackshear AvenueWaycross, Ga 31501

Welcome to Sweat Memorial Baptist ChurchWe are so glad you've joined us today! To learn more, connect with us online or in person.⁠https://smbcwaycross.com/⁠Facebook & Instagram: @sweatmbc510 W. Blackshear AvenueWaycross, Ga 31501

Welcome to Sweat Memorial Baptist ChurchWe are so glad you've joined us today! To learn more, connect with us online or in person.⁠https://smbcwaycross.com/⁠Facebook & Instagram: @sweatmbc510 W. Blackshear AvenueWaycross, Ga 31501

Welcome to Sweat Memorial Baptist ChurchWe are so glad you've joined us today! To learn more,connect with us online or in person.⁠https://smbcwaycross.com/⁠Facebook & Instagram: @sweatmbc510 W. Blackshear AvenueWaycross, Ga 31501

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Welcome to Sweat Memorial Baptist ChurchWe are so glad you've joined us today! To learn more, connect with us online or in person.https://smbcwaycross.com/Facebook & Instagram: @sweatmbc510 W. Blackshear AvenueWaycross, Ga 31501

Welcome to Sweat Memorial Baptist ChurchWe are so glad you've joined us today! To learn more, connect with us online or in person.https://smbcwaycross.com/Facebook & Instagram: @sweatmbc510 W. Blackshear AvenueWaycross, Ga 31501

The search for a sperm donor can be overwhelming for anyone, but for Black women, the lack of available Black donors adds a whole new layer of complexity. When Lakia Holmes—senior producer of Bleacher Report's branded sports content, award-winning journalist, and now a single mom by choice—began exploring her fertility options at 37, she had no idea just how winding the path would be.What started as an egg-freezing consultation quickly revealed blocked fallopian tubes and a 2% chance of conceiving naturally. Suddenly, the dream she'd been putting off to grow her career became something she could no longer wait on. Choosing IVF meant choosing herself—and stepping into the unknown as a solo Black woman navigating infertility, donor scarcity, and the fear of how this choice might impact her career.In our conversation, Lakia shares the emotional and logistical realities of that season: long donor waitlists, genetic mismatches, profiles with only a name or two left… and then the moment a miracle phone call changed everything.“It wasn't my plan A, but my plan B worked out pretty damn well.” — LakiaLakia opens up about the fast-moving year that followed—egg retrievals, her very first embryo transfer, and the shock and gratitude of being pregnant with her daughter, Isla, who arrived in May 2024. She also speaks honestly about postpartum depression, rebuilding her support system, heading back to work in the sports media world, and dipping her toe back into dating as an SMBC.Most recently featured in Forbes, Lakia is now using her platform to bring fertility awareness to the Black community and to tell the story she once needed to hear.Her honesty, humor, and courage offer such a powerful reminder: when you decide your dream of becoming a mother can't wait any longer, so much becomes possible.In this episode, we explore:How an egg-freezing consult revealed blocked fallopian tubesRecognizing that waiting for the “right time” or the “right partner” might mean waiting foreverWhy Black sperm donors are so scarce—and how that impacts Black women pursuing donor conceptionFinding a donor when the options feel impossibly limitedGetting pregnant on her very first embryo transferLakia's experiences during pregnancy and birthPostpartum depression and learning to ask for helpReturning to work, navigating childcare, and preparing to travel againReentering the dating world as a solo mom by choiceFind out more about Lakia's coaching at Lakia Holmes | Fertility Coach, Speaker & Advocate

Do you ever wonder what solo motherhood by choice looks like further down the line? I certainly do, and today's episode with a SMBC of a teen was a fascinating window into that world.Today's guest, Elle, became a single mother by choice at 36, using a known sperm donor: someone she briefly dated years before. Today, her son is 13, and her story gives us a rare, honest look at what life can look like after the decision is made and we leave the diaper years behind us. I love how open Elle is in sharing the beautiful, the complicated, the surprising, and everything in between. From managing pregnancy and postpartum alone and watching her son's relationship with his donor evolve, to navigating school choices, identity questions, and early teenage years.If you've ever wondered whether a known sperm donor could work for you, or you're simply craving a long-term perspective from someone further down the solo motherhood path, Elle's story offers us a peek into what it can look like.In this episode on solo parenting a teenager and choosing a known sperm donor, we discuss:How Elle decided to pursue solo motherhood at 36;Why she chose a known donor over a sperm bank and how she went about it;What the donor relationship looked like during pregnancy and postpartum;Her son's evolving understanding of who his “donor” or “dad” is;Legal considerations (and misconceptions) around known sperm donors;Navigating boundaries, expectations, and emotional complexity over 13 years;Identity, gender expression, and raising a compassionate son;The challenges and rewards of solo parenting an older child;Trusting yourself through big parenting and school decisions;And much more.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Ali sits down with Connie, a proud Single Mom by Choice whose path to motherhood was anything but traditional—and exactly right for her. Growing up with a Black military dad and a Taiwanese “Tiger Mom,” Connie always felt the weight of expectations about what family should look like. But as she approached her late 30s, knowing she always wanted to have kids, she decided to freeze her eggs. Later, her best friend gave her the clarity she needed: “Connie, if you want your baby, go get your baby. You don't need to do it the traditional way.” Connie opens up about what it was like navigating the SMBC journey as a woman of mixed race, including the emotional complexity of donor selection and the lack of Black sperm donors in U.S. banks. She shares how she found an amazing doctor and clinic, Dr. Joshua Klein of Extend Fertility -- aka Ali's doctor! Connie also talks about navigating IVF, getting pregnant (with twins!), giving birth during Covid and what life is like today, as a single mom of two five-year-olds.EPISODE SPONSORS: BEAUTIFUL BIRD AND WORK OF ARTAli's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksThe latest book in the Work of ART series, “Beautiful Bird” tells the story of three parents, one incredible boy and a family built with love—and a little bit of science.Pre-orders are available now! The first 150 copies will be Personalized, Signed and Numbered! Don't miss out on this limited edition! Tap the link in bio and stories to order your copy today.When Helen decides to have a baby on her own, she welcomes Jack Bird into the world through IUI with the help of her friend, Aaron. But when Jack is born and needs extra care in the NICU, Aaron and his partner, Blake, fall in love with Jack, too. Together, the three join forces to raise Jack, proving that family isn't about how you start—it's about how you grow.Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipPHERDALIG: pherdal_sciencePherDal is the world's first and only FDA-cleared, sterile, at-home insemination kit designed to help people build their families in the comfort of home. Created by parents who've been there, PherDal is safe, simple, and affordable—putting more options in your hands as you grow your family. Explore at PherDal.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af-infertility-and-modern-family-building-through-art/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What would you have to change to make solo motherhood possible? For novelist Tory Henwood Hoen, the answer meant reimagining the structure of her life. She left New York City for Vermont, moved in with her mom during pregnancy, and built a rhythm that allowed her to pursue both her dream of motherhood and her passion for writing. Through it all, she discovered that becoming a single mother by choice isn't just about making one big decision, but rather about creating space for what truly matters.In today's conversation, Tory shares how she built a life that supports solo motherhood: from freezing her eggs at 36, doing IVF at 39, and getting pregnant with her first transfer, to writing her second novel while parenting. Her story is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the path that looks like starting over is actually the one that leads you home to yourself.In this episode on building a life that supports solo motherhood, we discuss:The emotional and practical steps that led Tory to pursue motherhood on her own;Moving from New York City to Vermont to prioritize family, finances, and creative space;Writing her second novel while parenting a newborn, and how motherhood sharpened her creative focus;The importance of community and connection in the SMBC journey;Redefining success and identity in midlife;Creating space for what matters most;And more.More about ToryTory Henwood Hoen is a novelist based in Vermont, where she is a solo mother by choice to her toddler daughter. Her debut novel, THE ARC, was published in 2022, and her second novel, BEFORE I FORGET, comes out December 2, 2025. Before pursuing her dream of writing books, Tory worked as a magazine editor, a brand director, a copywriter, and a content consultant in New York City and Paris.You can learn more about Tory and her work on her website or connect with her on Instagram (@toryhenwoodhoen).

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After a pregnancy marked by hyperemesis and countless challenges, Mel Anderson returns to share the next chapter of her story. This time, it's a much brighter one.The birth of Mel's daughter didn't go exactly as planned, but from the very first moment she heard her daughter's cry, everything shifted. Instead of bracing herself for postpartum depression, Mel was surprised to feel a rush of love and relief.The weeks that followed became a season of healing and sweetness, allowing herself to recover slowly. She discovered how much she loves the simple rhythms of newborn life, and how motherhood has brought her more presence and joy than she ever imagined.Now, eight months in, Mel is not only thriving as a mom, but she's reconnecting with her passion for yoga: dreaming of ways to guide other single mothers by choice through movement, breath, and grounding practices designed especially for this community.In this episode on Mel's postpartum experience as a single mother by choice, you'll hear about:Recovering physically and emotionally after a difficult pregnancy and birthThe unexpected sweetness of newborn life and early motherhoodDaily rituals of connection and presence with her daughterHow Mel is dreaming of a platform to support SMBCs through yoga and meditationAnd much more!

Pregnancy doesn't always go the way you imagined it would. For my dear friend and fellow SMBC, Mel Anderson, what began with excitement quickly turned into one of the hardest seasons of her life. Instead of hiking and practicing yoga through her pregnancy as she had envisioned, Mel faced hyperemesis: severe nausea and vomiting that left her unable to care for herself, barely able to eat or drink, and often confined to the bathroom floor.⚠️Before we dive in, a gentle heads up: this episode includes a detailed discussion of hyperemesis and the mental health struggles that can come with a difficult pregnancy. If you're feeling particularly anxious about pregnancy, this might not be the right episode for you. And if you're currently in the middle of a hard pregnancy yourself, please know there is relief and joy on the other side (which you'll hear about in the next episode, in which we'll continue with Mel's story).In this deeply vulnerable conversation, Mel shares what it was really like to go through pregnancy without a partner while navigating a condition that tested her body, her mental health, and her spirit. From the heartbreak of canceled embryo transfers to the unexpected challenges of her pregnancy, her story is raw, honest, and important.If you're considering solo motherhood, pregnant yourself, or simply want to know you're not alone in facing a difficult path, this conversation will remind you that strength can grow even in the hardest places.In this episode on Mel's story about her pregnancy without a partner, we discuss:Mel's path to becoming a single mother by choice after ambivalence about having children in her younger years;How Mel's relationship history played into the decision;Being diagnosed with hyperemesis and how it shaped her pregnancy;Mental health struggles and learning to advocate for herself in the medical system;The critical role of support during a high-risk pregnancy as a solo mom;Why sharing the hard stories matters just as much as sharing the joyful ones;And more.

Motherhood—especially solo motherhood—rarely unfolds exactly the way we imagined. Fertility treatments don't always go as planned, babies don't follow sleep schedules, and even our best-laid visions of how life “should” look often get disrupted.In this episode, I'm sharing one of our private Village Podcast episodes on the theme of Managing Expectations and Embracing Flexibility. Inside The Village, each month we take on a broad coaching topic that applies across every stage of the solo motherhood journey, from considering this path to parenting young children. Along with a monthly coaching episode like this one, members also receive a companion workbook and access to an entire library of past themes.In today's conversation, you'll hear about:Releasing unrealistic expectations of perfection, both in parenting and in lifeBuilding resilience when things don't go according to plan (another failed transfer, a toddler meltdown, or changes in your own path to motherhood)Practical ways to adjust plans with more ease and less pressureLearning to “ride the wave” of unpredictability, even when it feels uncomfortableWhether you're just beginning to imagine solo motherhood or you're deep in the day-to-day of raising your child, this episode will help you soften rigid expectations, prioritize what matters most, and find more peace in the process.And if you love this episode and want more like it, I'd love to welcome you inside The Village—a community designed to support women at every stage of the journey with resources, coaching, and connection.

Even with careful planning, none of us can predict how our path to motherhood will unfold.When we last spoke with Tara Resnick, she was preparing for another egg retrieval and left us with quite the cliffhanger. Today, she's back to share the next chapter of her journey toward solo motherhood.In this conversation, Tara speaks with honesty and vulnerability about the setbacks she's faced—multiple egg retrievals, the financial strain of treatment, and the deep emotional toll of pursuing IVF as a single woman at 42. She also opens up about the regrets she carries: wishing she had pursued IVF or at least frozen eggs earlier, and staying in relationships longer than she now wishes she had.What makes Tara's story so powerful is not a picture-perfect narrative, but her willingness to share the messy middle—the heartbreak, the resilience it takes to keep going, and the importance of self-compassion when the outcome is still unknown.Tara's reminder for all of us: resilience isn't about toxic positivity. It's about choosing yourself, holding onto hope, and finding peace even in the hardest seasons.“Choose yourself, always.” – Tara ResnickIf you've ever wondered what it's really like to walk through IVF on your own—the ups, the setbacks, the financial and emotional weight—I hope this conversation will make you feel less alone.In this episode, we discuss:Tara's second and third egg retrievals, including the unexpected decision to pursue a Duo Stim cycleThe financial and emotional impact of IVF as a single womanThe vulnerability of navigating fertility treatments without a partnerReceiving difficult PGT results and the decision to transfer an untested embryoHow to balance hope and grief without falling into toxic positivityWhy Tara believes trying was still the right choice for her, no matter the outcomeAnd moreConnect with Tara: Instagram | @TaraLaurennnSimple Coaching for Health & Weight LossEvolve with Tara: Solution Focused Coaching