In this deeply personal episode, Sara reflects on the 15 years she spent with Jasmine — the Havanese who quietly helped prepare her for solo motherhood long before her son arrived. What began as companionship slowly became something much bigger: practice in nurturing, responsibility, consistency, and building a life around caring for another being.

Sara shares what it was like navigating solo pregnancy with Jasmine by her side, the emotional whiplash of welcoming a new baby while simultaneously preparing to say goodbye to her first one, and the grief she never fully had time to process while solo parenting a newborn.

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Four years later, she still hasn’t written the perfect storybook, script, or polished explanation she imagined she’d need. But somewhere along the way, her son quietly showed her something important: maybe children understand family better than adults do.

In this episode, Sara talks about the pressure to get it all “right,” why she thinks her son has never asked where his dad is, the beautiful way children define family by who shows up, and why the real task may not be explaining their family to him — but preparing him for a world that still thinks some families need explaining.

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First: a passionate household debate over how toilet paper should be stacked and the humbling realization that sometimes “the right way” is just … your way.

Then: the promise of adorable cooking subscription boxes meets the reality of impatient preschoolers, surprise ingredients, and making buttercream frosting from scratch for children who simply wanted to stir something.

And finally: the evolution of daycare show-and-tell — from Sara refusing to send anything from home, to realizing that bringing a favorite toy isn’t about stuff at all. It’s about identity, confidence, and being seen.

No dramatic parenting breakthrough. No perfect system uncovered. Just the ongoing lesson of this stage: your child wants to help, participate, and do things independently … and sometimes their growth requires a little less of your control.

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In this honest and reflective episode, Sara shares what Mother’s Day looked like last year after an exhausting night of solo parenting, why “celebration” can still feel like labor, and how motherhood often means making magic while disappearing inside it.

From social media highlight reels to being the one always behind the camera, this episode explores the unseen work moms carry every day — and why being loved isn’t always the same as being supported.

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From early signs of Sara’s desire to nurture, to honest conversations about support, boundaries, and finances, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to make a nontraditional path possible. It’s a story about trust, evolving roles, and the kind of family dynamic that makes big decisions feel doable.

Note: This is Part 2 of Meet My Mom. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and start there.

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Her mom shares what it was like growing up in a very different era of family life, how those early experiences shaped her views on motherhood, and why she never actually planned to have children at all. From “let’s try it” to raising two daughters without a roadmap, this conversation is full of honesty, humor, and the kind of reflection that only comes with time.

Note: This is Part 1 of Meet My Mom. Enjoy, then listen to Part 2.

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In this episode, Sara shares how running out of physical space in her apartment led to a deeper realization about mental load, future plans, and what it really means to let go — especially as a solo parent.

From finances and logistics to sentimentality and identity, Sara walks through why she held onto so much of her son’s baby and toddler items — and what changed when she finally had to ask herself a hard question: Am I actually going to have another child?

If you’ve ever struggled to declutter, held onto something for a future you’re not sure about, or felt the unique pressure of making big life decisions on your own — this one will hit home.

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In this episode, Sara opens up about the mental load behind that decision, the invisible weight of solo parenting without a backup, and the quiet but constant balancing act between what’s best for your child and what’s best for you. It’s an honest look at guilt, capacity, and what it really means to show up — even when that means staying home.

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Sara shares the tools that have helped her family most, including visual schedules and timers, and why predictability can make such a difference. This episode is an honest look at preparation versus inevitability, the emotional weight of solo parenting, and the ongoing work of learning to offer yourself the same grace you give your child.

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From early hesitations to the unexpected gifts, this episode isn’t just about co-sleeping. It’s about questioning the “rules” of parenting, trusting your instincts, and being open to the things you swore you’d never do … that might actually make your life better.

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In this episode, Sara breaks down why she believes her son is obsessed with the grocery store. Hint: it’s what he gets to buy, what he gets to do, what he gets to see, and most importantly, who he gets to do it all with. She reflects on why these ordinary moments can become such big experiences for kids and highlights the joy in watching weekly rituals turn into meaningful memories.

Plus: the day she told a small strategic lie, and why her son’s been announcing it loudly in public ever since.

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In this episode, Sara unpacks why reset days aren’t indulgent — they’re infrastructure. From productivity marathons to lunches with friends to extended-edition movie binges, she explores the difference between micro-breaks and the macro-resets parents actually need.

Sara also challenges the idea that “selfless” is the gold standard of motherhood — and makes the case that depletion is not devotion. Because reset isn’t selfish. It’s maintenance.

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First: the whiplash of watching your child greet their daycare bestie like a tiny executive … when you wiped their butt 14 minutes earlier.

Then: a confession about Sara’s true job title — Chauffeur — and her very reasonable belief that parents deserve a luxury car partition and 20 minutes of uninterrupted silence.

And finally: the surprisingly intimate, wildly under-discussed reality of motherhood — how often you will stick your finger into someone else’s nose … and the strategic manicure decisions that follow.

No big thesis. No tidy takeaway. Just the tension of this stage: they are deeply attached to you and steadily becoming their own person. You are their everything … and slowly, beautifully, not their everything.

Tiny stories. Big feelings. And the absurd, sticky magic of raising a human mostly on your own.

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In this episode, Sara unpacks the phrase she hears herself saying — in that dreaded tone — when the clock is ticking and the bus is coming: “When Momi says it’s time, you say OK.” What starts as a practical boundary turns into a much bigger reflection on obedience, autonomy, raising a boy in a culture that already polices emotion, and being the only adult in the room.

If you’ve ever had a small parenting moment spiral into a big philosophical question, this one’s for you.

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In this episode, Sara shares the story that shifted her perspective — from sprinting through a crowded museum in full tactical-mom mode to experiencing the relief of a birthday party where every parent was watching every child. She reflects on what it means to build a village at 43, why “zone defense” doesn’t mean someone else is raising your child, and how community can lift 30 pounds off your chest when you didn’t even realize you were carrying it.

If you’re solo parenting, considering it, or simply craving more support in your own life, this one’s for you.

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In this deep dive, Sara gets real about the pressure of crafting your child’s origin story, what she chose to share (and not share) with friends and family, and why some decisions about her son's story belong to him alone.

Note: This is Part 2 of The Journey Begins. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and start there.

Resources mentioned:

California Cryobank

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From the never-ending cycle of planning and preparation (yes, even Friday nights require a mental checklist) to learning she can handle way more than she ever thought possible, Sara gets real about what it's like to navigate parenthood — especially solo.

She talks about taking advice from everyone and then trusting yourself to do your own thing, embracing the mystery of what's to come, and finding strength in moments that test you.

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From telling her middle school counselor she wanted to be a mom, to navigating three long-term relationships in her 20s and 30s, to watching friends get married and have babies while wondering when her turn would come — Sara gets honest about the dreams, the doubts, and the decision that changed everything.

Note: This is Part 1 of The Journey Begins. Enjoy, then listen to Part 2!

Resources mentioned:

Shady Grove Fertility

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If you're currently solo parenting, curious about the journey, know someone who is, or just need some laughs and oh my goshes ... cozy up for an honest, unfiltered chat. Let’s challenge what we think we know and come together as one big village.

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