The Single Greatest Choice

S7, Ep 1: Why Educated Women Are Turning to Egg Freezing With Marcia Inhorn, Author of ‘Motherhood on Ice’

Episode Summary

Why does it seem harder than ever for accomplished, educated women to find a compatible partner? If you’ve found yourself stuck in a cycle of endless dating or wondering why the men you meet don’t quite measure up, you’re not alone. In this episode, I chat with Marcia Inhorn, a medical anthropologist and author of "Motherhood on Ice:The Mating Gap and Why Women Freeze Their Eggs", to discuss her decade-long research on why so many successful women are turning to egg freezing as they navigate singleness and uncertain relationships.

Episode Notes

In this episode on the mating gap and egg freezing, we discuss:

• The challenges created by the shortage of eligible, educated men.
• How the education gap between men and women affects dating dynamics.
• How societal expectations and outdated gender norms are contributing to this issue.
• Why considering partners from diverse educational backgrounds can be beneficial.
• The psychological benefits of egg freezing for single women.
• How women are making empowered choices about their reproductive futures.

Marcia's insights reveal the unique struggles women face today and offer a fresh perspective on how assisted reproductive technologies are changing the landscape of motherhood. Tune in to hear more about her study, the concept of the "mating gap," and why so many women are rethinking what it means to have it all.

For full show notes, visit www.singlegreatestchoice.com/podcast-feed/s7-ep1-marcia-inhorn-motherhood-on-ice