Define The Narrative is a podcast hosted by Ann Argo—only parent, artist, educator, and coach—exploring how we shape the stories of our lives. What began as support for women creating families on their own has grown into deeper conversations about identity, intention, and personal power. Through the lens of her own journey as a single parent by choice, Ann explores how identity, creativity, and intention shape the stories we live. Each episode features conversations with everyday visionaries—who are changing cultural scripts, challenging assumptions and status quo, and living boldly on their own terms.
This podcast is a call to all who feel the pattern—and the possibility—in their lives. It’s your life, define the narrative.
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Ann Argo
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education · religion & spirituality · society & culture
Jen shares her inspirational journey as a new mother navigating the world of single motherhood by choice, touching on themes of societal expectations, financial considerations, and emotional resilience. Her reflections highlight the importance of personal choice in defining one’s family narrative and the lessons learned from both heartache and joy. • Jen's journey begins with a pivotal doctor's appointment that prompts her to reconsider motherhood • Financial readiness plays a cruci...
8 Jan 2024
Barry Farmer: Part 1
It's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.usFollow us:IG: @definethenarrativeFB: @Ann Argo
13 May 2023
Our Collective Narrative
Enjoy this episode of Define The Narrative Podcast with my very special guests Jane Mattes, Mikki Morrissette, Sarah Kowalski, and Mali Bain as we discuss the last forty years of women creating a family of their own. Follow on Instagram to stay connected @definethenarrative.Below is the information where you can find and follow my guests: Jane MattesSingle Mothers by Choice.org can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Singlemothersbychoice and on Twitter @SingleSmc https://twitter...
16 Jan 2023
Win Win Vacations for Only Parent Families
1:00 The Inspiration3:33 Age Limits5:37 The Nannies11:30 How Many Families are vacationing with you12:32 Sleeping Arrangements14:13 Dietary Choices15:10 Medical Care16:40 Excursions23:04 Vacation Goals for Moms26:35 The History of SoMoS Retreats30:15 Where to Find More Information30:33 Tania’a Journey and the Family She Created It's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.usFollow us:IG: @definethenarrativeFB: @Ann Argo
23 Dec 2022
Raising Competent Eaters
Are you raising a competent eater? Do you worry your relationship with food will prevent you from raising a child who has a healthy relationship with food? Carol Danaher from the Ellyn Satter Institute shares The Golden Rule, also known as the Division of Responsibility that frees parents from being too controlling when it comes to their child's eating habits. Publications referenced in this episode can be found at: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/product-category/books-videos...
20 Jun 2022
Episode 10: My Brother's Adoption Led Me To A Sperm Donor
It's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.usFollow us:IG: @definethenarrativeFB: @Ann Argo
7 Feb 2022
Episode 9: Choosing Single Parenthood with Mali Bain
Mali is a former high school teacher with a background working in university, non-profit, and philanthropic settings. She is a facilitator, personal historian, and parent of a two-year-old daughter.00:35 Finding Stories in Canada 2:08 Mali's Background3:15 Themes of The Anthology5:55 Mali shares about the stories in the anthology and reads excepts10:40 Double Donors12:10 Semantics of Motherhood vs. Parenthood15:20 Call to Action for Volume 216:10 Cover Artwork and Design16:40 Next Gen St...
1 Dec 2021
Episode 8: My Awesome Sauce
It's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.usFollow us:IG: @definethenarrativeFB: @Ann Argo
14 Nov 2021
Episode 7: Make Him Yours with Mark Rosenfeld, Part 2
1:06 Masculine Energy: Is Our Business Sense Too Much In Dating? 6:22 It Is So Important For Us To Be Playful With Men 8:42 Trust Your Gut, It's A Numbers Game 9:42 How To Fit Dating In As An Only Parent13:00 The Best Example, Socialize and Date18:07 R.E.S.P.E.C.T.23:11 EpiphaniesIt's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.usFollow us:IG: @definethenarrativeFB: @Ann Argo
29 Oct 2021
Episode 6: Make Him Yours with Mark Rosenfeld, Part 1
:30 The Biggest Struggles Women Have In Modern Dating3:33 Modern Dating12:34 What Women Need to Understand About Men12:48 Men's Purpose14:26 Seek To Understand15:36 Finding The Perfect Man is Like Finding That Great Pair of Shoes17:49 Define The NarrativeIt's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.usFollow us:IG: @definethenarrativeFB: @Ann Argo
21 Oct 2021
Episode 5: The Do's of Daycare with Paul Ramey
1:11 When To Start Looking for Childcare2:22 Get On How Many Waiting Lists?3:27 If First You Don't Succeed4:40 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)7:54 What Questions To Consider?11:27 The Perfect Ratio13:12 The Importance Of Staffing14:27 Bumps In The RoadIt's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.usFollow us:IG: @definethenarrativeFB: @Ann Argo
6 Oct 2021
Episode 4: Sarah Kowalski of Motherhood Reimagined
0:45 Motherhood Reimagined, The Book and The Business1:58 The Consequences of A Patriarchal Family Structure3:02 You Really Are Not The Only Person In This Space4:15 The Number One Obstacle...5:59 You WILL Forget The Stress of The Struggle7:22 The Most Surprising Outcome10:00 Suggestions for Women Who Might Struggle to Afford Fertility Treatments12:18 To Freeze Your Eggs of Not15:04 A Fertility Doula Described16:05 Affordable Support Services Offered Through Motherhood ReimaginedIt's your lif...
5 Oct 2021
Episode 3: Dr. Rudy Quintero, C.A.R.E Fertility
1:30 A Point of Passion3:45 Should women freeze your eggs?5:24 Checking Your Fertility9:00 Choosing A Sperm Bank11:18 What is the starting treatment for a woman using donor sperm to conceive?13:15 How do you find the right Fertility doctor?17:10 Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR)19:15 COVID Vaccine Recommendations19:55 Diverse Families It's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.usFollow us:...
4 Oct 2021
Episode 2: Jane Mattes, Founder of singlemothersbychoice.org
1:16 Jane's thoughts on a generation following in her footsteps4:15 Jane weighs in fertility education and the age of conception5:48 Janes thoughts on egg freezing8:00 The daddy question12:05 Supporting your child's school in understanding the family15:48 Healthy Adult Relationships18:42 40th Anniversary of singlemothersbychoice.orgIt's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.usFollow us:IG: @definethenarrativeFB: @Ann...
4 Oct 2021
Welcome To Launch Week!
It's your life- Define the Narrative! Check out our website and let us know what's on your mind. www.definethenarrative.usFollow us:IG: @definethenarrativeFB: @Ann Argo
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