224 - Alexandra Collier's story on becoming a single mother by choice

<p>Alexandra Collier is an award-winning writer and playwright from Melbourne.</p> <p>She has spent over a decade in New York working in theatre, TV, print and advertising; her plays have been produced Off-Broadway. In Australia, her plays have been produced and developed at Sydney Theatre Company, La Mama and the Hayes Theatre Co.</p> <p>She has also written for a range of mediums and people, including Esther Perel, Showtime and the Good Weekend magazine (The Age/Sydney Morning Herald). Her recent article for the Good Weekend described her journey of becoming a single mother by choice, using donor sperm. You can read that article <a href= "https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/leaving-the-land-of-romantic-fantasy-why-i-chose-to-be-a-single-mum-20201007-p562xu.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p> <p>Her TV show Inconceivable, based on her experience of becoming a solo mother by choice, is currently under option by Revlover.</p> <p>Alexandra now lives in Melbourne with her 14-month-old son, conceived using donor sperm. </p> <p>In this episode, along with sharing her story, Ally also talks about</p> <ul> <li>the importance of having the conversation with your partner early on about kids, and finding out if they want them and if your timelines align,</li> <li>dating whilst deciding to become a single mother by choice,</li> <li>telling her friends, family, and colleagues about her choice,</li> <li>lockdown in Melbourne as a single mum, and</li> <li>SO MUCH MORE!</li> </ul> <p>Ally also shares her advice for others thinking about becoming single mothers by choice.</p> <p><strong>Links mentioned in the episode:</strong></p> <p>To contact Julia, email: <a href= "mailto:julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">julia@singlemothersurvivalguide.com</a>.</p> <p>Visit us at <a href= "https://www.singlemothersurvivalguide.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Single Mother Survival Guide</a>. </p> <p>Or connect with Single Mother Survival Guide on <a href= "https://ww