Screw the Fairytale: Cheri Bergeron on Fertility, Freedom & Finding Her Own Path to Motherhood
The Feisty Heroine16 Heinä 2025

Screw the Fairytale: Cheri Bergeron on Fertility, Freedom & Finding Her Own Path to Motherhood

In this powerful episode of The Feisty Heroine Podcast, Rachel sits down with Cheri Bergeron—author and founder of the nonprofit Cheri’s Choice—to unpack the messy, beautiful truth about motherhood on your own terms.

From navigating fertility treatments and donor conception, to challenging toxic relationships and outdated societal timelines, Cheri shares her personal journey to becoming a solo mom later in life—and the hard-earned wisdom that came with it.

Together, we explore:

  • ​Fertility education and the myths women still aren't taught
  • ​What it means to plan for motherhood without a partner
  • ​The emotional and legal hurdles Cheri faced—and overcame
  • ​Why trusting your instincts is the ultimate rebellion
  • ​And how Cheri’s nonprofit is supporting women to choose motherhood with clarity, courage, and community


If you’ve ever questioned the fairytales we’re sold—or wondered if it’s “too late” to become a mom—this conversation will meet you right where you are.


🖊️ Grab her memoir Mission: Motherhood


Learn more about Cheri’s work at cheribergeron.com


Support women taking bold paths to parenthood at cherischoice.com


✨ Keywords: fertility education, motherhood after 40, solo parenting, Cheri Bergeron, donor conception, IVF, women’s empowerment, maternal health, nontraditional motherhood, personal resilience, planning for motherhood, reproductive freedom, Feisty Heroines Podcast, single mom by choice, life after toxic relationships

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