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Paulette Erato hosts La Vida Más Chévere de Childfree Latina, the only biweekly Spanglish podcast about creating and living your best life, from the childfree Latina perspective. That life starts with liberating ourselves from the toxic cultural brainwashing we've all grown up with in Latinidad. Like assuming everyone wants kids...or the woman should fix her partner a plate at dinner. F that! End the generational trauma and design best life for YOU instead. Let's get rid of the toxic BS and ...
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Season Two Coming in September! ✴️ Do you ever wonder what childfree life REALLY looks and feels like? Sure there are the party days and good times of your 20s and 30s (which we both crushed btw) but what about when things start to "slow down" at 50? Is fun still a priority? Does the worry about the elder years increase or decrease? Does regret set in or fade into oblivion? Do friendships change? Is building community with new childfree friends possible? We are a happy childfree couple livin ...
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Adulting Together is a "mostly" childfree conversational podcast. Join us for our weekly show as we discuss all things life as a barely middle class, blended family, living in Alaska. Clark, a mostly Democratic, sci-fi loving, star wars fanatic, gamer nerd. Whom is a loving husband, amazing father, and third generation police officer. Amanda, a mostly Republican, Netflix binging, indecisive hobbyist, failed stand-up comedian turned homemaker. Learning how to be a loving wife, present mother, ...
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Are you single, childfree, and tired of the stigma attached to your 'spinster' status? Are you actually having an awesome time, loving your life because of the freedoms afforded to you as a result of being alone and not having kids? Or are you not quite there yet? Either way, this is for you. This is the podcast where we're going to reclaim the word spinster, where we're going to redefine what the word means, and where we're going to reimagine the outdated narrative around spinsterhood. Beca ...
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You are about to discover how to embrace your life as a childless woman who wanted to have a family and never could. This is where we combine mindset shifting tools with practical tips so you can break free of outdated societal norms that condition us all to believe that women without kids don’t measure up to the moms. This is where we take action on processing grief and accelerating the healing journey so you can feel free. When childless women awaken their self-worth, they transform from h ...
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An open space for those who are navigating a life without children. We talk about dealing with family, society, friends, and what you're going to do with all that extra money!
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Imagine a place where you, a childfree human, don't have to explain your decisions or choices. Being a childfree human is powerful, meaningful, fully unapologetic, and all that is worth celebrating. This podcast is a breath of judgment-free air where all the things in this childfree life are shared and discussed. And oh … I am Raphie (she/her), your host. I am a wife, an entrepreneur, an occupational therapist, and a bird mom to name a few. Let's continue getting to know each other over on I ...
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I am a Fertility Survivor. The kind you enter into treatments hoping you will never be... childless. After several rounds of IUI and IVF, at some of the leading Fertility Centers, I was told I was no longer a candidate for fertility treatment. It left me asking myself... So now what? For the years that followed, I tried to put myself back together and tell myself I would be OK, but I wasn't. I was shattered - I felt alone and failed by the whole process and especially, my body. I yearned for ...
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Comedians Lace Larrabee and Katherine Blanford shared eerily similar stories of getting cheated on by their exes so they started a podcast because therapy was too expensive. CHEATIES is a series about healing through laughter after surviving a toxic relationship. Every Monday, these hilarious co-hosts and best friends, interview a new caller who shares their story of infidelity. On Thursdays, Lace and Katherine release a "Ketchup Ep" where they talk about their personal lives, recap the last ...
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A podcast for women (and even men) with an honest voice about the realities of living without children. It is my mission to provide a platform for this global group, to create a supportive environment & community for the Childless and Childfree to share our stories and experiences.(un)Ripe is a vibrant, supportive community hosted by me, Jo Vraca. Each fortnight, I speak with women and men, counsellors, spinsters, hypnotherapists, journalists, authors, women who are in the middle of grief, o ...
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Ladies Like Us

Linda Leising

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Who decides what a complete life looks like and how do we decide? Ladies Like Us is an exploration of the energy of Motherhood and what becomes of it when you don’t have a child. For the motherhood curious, childless, childfree, ambivalent or a self-defined mother of any kind. The mission of this podcast is to shift the paradigm of female experience away from binary poles of Motherhood and Otherhood and into an inclusive model reflecting the spectrum of experiences lived by real women- livin ...
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Cross Gen Sisters

Chantal Rochelle, Keisha Alma

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13 years apart in age, thousands of miles apart in location, but sisters forever! Join Keisha (Gen X) and Chantal (Millennial) as they share unfiltered takes on everything from entertainment and their favorite internet finds to relatable stories about navigating this wild world - all while lovingly teasing each other like only siblings can. Tune in to Cross Gen Sisters every other Thursday for a dose of laughter, honest conversations, and fresh perspectives through two generational lenses. # ...
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Date Better

Yolanda Russell

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Hey Bestie! Welcome to the Date Better podcast. This a podcast for women ready to raise their standards, become the best version of themselves and stop settling in dating and relationships. Join me for dating tips and advice to level up your relationships. Hosted by Yolanda Russell, former ICU RN, on a mission to help women embrace living a life that is real, raw, and FREE AF. (Formerly Break Up Glow Up)
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People have been opting out of parenthood for a long time, yet being childfree still feels taboo. This podcast is devoted to sharing the stories of the childfree and breaking the stigma. As a life coach, I am passionate about helping women feel empowered and confident in their decision not to have kids. I'll share stories, tips, and ideas to help you live your best childfree life. You can connect with me on Instagram: @coachannaolson (https://www.instagram.com/coachannaolson/) Join our priva ...
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Welcome to the Ex Good Girl Podcast! I’m Sara Bybee Fisk, the Stop People Pleasing Coach. If you feel exhausted from constant people pleasing and perfectionism, and you are ready to stop but you don’t know how, this podcast is for YOU! I will help you learn to stop making other people comfortable at your own expense. I can show you a roadmap you can use to train yourself to stop abandoning your own desires and let go of the fear of what others will think. If you are ready to stop pretending ...
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Hi friend! If you are a woman who does not have kids by chance, not by choice, this message is for you. If you had an inner desire to be a mother but never came to reality, this show is for you. If you got married at a later stage in your life, or if you are single and you never had the chance to even try, this is for you. If you were a mama at some point and suffered a loss, this is for you too. And if you want to feel like you are a part of a community alongside other women who have walked ...
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Crystal Ball, Clarity of it all podcast is all about gaining clarity, fostering self-discovery, and finding purpose. Each episode delves into different aspects of personal growth, such as understanding your values, setting goals, and taking control of your life. Our guests will share their personal stories and provide insights on how they have improved their mental health, found clarity and live a life they choose. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and learn how to live a more fulfil ...
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Still Worthy

Sonjia "Lioness" Mackey

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Welcome to the Still Worthy podcast! The safe and empowering haven for people like you and me – single, childfree women looking to embrace our unique path; celebrate our freedom and independence; and live our best, happiest, most fearless, fulfilling, and kick-ass life! This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a sisterhood; a circle of strength, unity, and support; and a celebration of women living on their own terms. For my sisters desiring to strut in their singlehood and live that fabulous, childf ...
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The Africalypso Podcast is a captivating exploration of Nigerian society and culture hosted by Matilda, Hadiza, and Imanma, three Nigerians living in Canada. Join them as they delve into a diverse range of topics, sparking insightful conversations on social issues, history, politics, finances, and everything in between.With a blend of wit, intelligence, and good-natured banter, the hosts bring their distinct diasporic lens to the table, providing a fresh perspective on African culture and so ...
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Jade Chiron explores the stories of women who have shown bravery & courage through times of love, loss, trail-blazing & triumph. In a world where there has never been a better time to use your power for good, Brave Girl podcast reminds women of the potential they have to stay courageous in the face of adversity. From relationships to illness, sex to business, if you have a brave story, it is welcome here.
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Support is Sexy

Elayne Fluker: Executive Coach, Author, Speaker

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With more than one million downloads and listeners around the world, the Support is Sexy podcast features inspiring conversations with over 500 diverse women leaders around the world who share how they started, when they struggled and how support played a role in their success. Join host Elayne Fluker -- a top executive coach for high-performing women and author of the book, Get Over "I Got It" (HarperCollins) -- as she facilitates dynamic conversations that will support you along YOUR journ ...
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The Mommy Oyoyo podcast is a platform for the Modern African woman to talk about ANYTHING and EVERYTHING relating to Motherhood. Hosted and produced by Berry Dakara, listen to hear funny anecdotes, inspiring stories, challenging topics, heartbreaking moments and more that come with motherhood from an African perspective. African mothers in Africa and the Diaspora, listen in for honest, transparent, and authentic conversations about motherhood. Topics include Divorce, Homeschooling, Mum Guilt ...
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This is Rescue Dog Love, a rescue community podcast for those who are passionate about rescue, - because dogs, they rescue us right back. Each week we bring on a member of the dog rescue community to talk about their passion for rescue dogs and how their life has never been the same. Rescue Dog Love is a project by Yamini Coen, inspired by her rescue Boss, who you can find on Instagram at @queenieandboss. To keep up with the Rescue Dog Love podcast, you can follow us at www.rescuedoglove.com ...
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Send us a text This week, I continue my series on unconventional choices by exploring alternative relationship structures. I am incredibly thankful to my guests, Ali Ryan and Dr. Laura Jurgens, for sharing their insight on alternative relationship structures and their experience and advice on navigating them with love and respect. Ali Ryan is the C…
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In this episode, Lana dives into the complex emotions that can arise when you’re the only one in your group of friends who is childless after infertility. If you've ever felt like an outsider among your BFFs as they talk about their kids, this episode is for you. Lana explores how to maintain meaningful connections, even when your life looks differ…
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In today's episode, I am sharing with you the recent wave of grief that came over me, finding myself in that dark hole again, and the simple steps I took to get out of it. If you have ever felt this way, tune in to feel less alone in your childless by chance journey. Connect with Elizabeth: IG: @bychance.gathering Stay connected & up to date with a…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Dive into the insidious nature of diet culture with Dra. Hortencia Jimenéz, a sociologist, professor, author, and health coach. She highlights the interconnectedness of diet culture with systemic oppression (calling it a spider web) and the importance of dismantling toxic cultural norms. So how do we, like li…
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Send us a text My guest on this week’s episode is the awesome Jill Stark. Jill, who is both single and childfree, is a best-selling author, content specialist and award-winning journalist, who uses the power of storytelling as a tool for connection and change. Her best-selling books include Happy Never After and High Sobriety. She is from Scotland …
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Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about a few of the lessons I've learned about relationships that I wish I could pass onto my teenage self. Time machine, anyone...?! To try out the amazing deal with Republic of Cats, go to: https://www.republicofcats.com/catlady/ And for £100 voucher off any trip with Explore Worldwide, go to: https:…
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Get ready for another unfiltered, heartfelt, and fun episode of Cross Gen Sisters! First, in Today I Learned, the sisters exchange quirky discoveries like Keisha’s newfound fact from a bourbon-tasting and Chantal’s pride in a skill that’ll inspire envy in executive assistants everywhere. [3:19] Next in Pop & Gen, Chantal has unique advice for Jenni…
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Send us a text On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about victimhood. When we're living in victimhood, we feel as though we are powerless over our lives. We feel as though life is happening to us rather than for us, and we tend to blame people, circumstances, and things on why we are where we are, or we feel the way we feel. This mea…
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Send us a text Welcome to the second episode of my special series on Unconventional Choices. I am so grateful to my guests, Carla Moats and Paige Dempsey, for sharing their journeys to parenthood. In a society that often scrutinizes solo parents, Carla and Paige exemplify courage in making a choice that aligns with their values—the choice to become…
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Welcome to this week's episode of The "So Now What?" Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into a subject that many women who are childless after infertility can relate to—managing emotions during back-to-school season when you weren’t able to have kids. This time of year can bring a mix of emotions—sadness, frustration, comparison, and even a dee…
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Lace and Katherine catch up on their last two weeks as wild, childfree women with new perspectives on life! Katherine is a year older, Lace is divorced and they’re both in their freedom era. FOLLOW US ON IG: CHEATIES PODCAST | Lace Larrabee | Katherine Blanford SHOP FOR GIGGLE GLOSS HERE HAVE YOU CHEATED, BEEN CHEATED ON OR BEEN A SIDEPIECE IN A RE…
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In today's episode, we chat with Melissa Jones who along with her husband Erik, decided to embrace a child-free life after six years of struggling with infertility. Their journey included a traumatic medical experience where Erik faced a life-threatening situation due to an infertility-related surgery. Melissa continues to actively support the chil…
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Send us a text My guest on this week’s episode is the fabulous Rachael Stone, the Product Director at Explore Worldwide. Rachael is passionate about travel and has travelled all over the world, including many solo travel adventures. She is single, childfree, and lives in London. Topics that we cover are: why Rachael started working in the travel in…
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Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about duality in the lives of single, childfree women. Prompted by an encounter with a very cute baby in a coffee shop, I've been thinking about how it is possible to feel broody at the sight of a baby, but still feel happy and grateful to be childfree. And the same goes for being single. There is a d…
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Send us a text On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I dive into the world of goals. We discuss why setting goals is important, how to set them, and how best to achieve them. Whether you're aiming for personal growth, professional, or sporting success, or a balance of all these things, we hope this conversation will help inspire you to turn y…
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Send us a text I’m thrilled to kick off my “Unconventional Choices” series with an incredible lineup of guests and fellow coaches—Amber Taylor, Pauline Yan, Melissa G. Wirt, and Dr. Susie Castellanos Hansley—all of whom have chosen to remain child-free. Together, we challenge societal norms and our “good-girl” programming as we discuss the pressure…
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Welcome and Personal Update Vacation Preparation: Lana discusses the anxiety she felt as she prepared for her first vacation since leaving her corporate job, and how this trip is a significant change from her previous work-focused vacations. Upcoming Free Coaching Class Free Webinar Announcement: Lana is hosting a free coaching class on September 1…
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Brita's story is a raw and honest exploration of one of the most challenging scenarios in relationships: the discovery that one partner wants a child, and the other doesn't. She and her ex-husband started their romance young, with the societal script of "happily ever after plus baby" playing in the background. But as time went on, that traditional …
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Today's conversation with Civilla is about her journey of trying to have a child as a single woman, specifically through adoption. This later led to her passion for providing a voice to the childless community, not by choice, through her podcast for about nine years now. Civilla is an Author, Blogger, and founder of the Childless not by Choice podc…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Dive into Human Design with childfree Latina, actor, and coach Ydaiber Orozco, as we explore some burning questions like: What the heck is Human Design? Is Human Design based on science? Is Human Design a cult? Can I change my Human Design? What kind of tool is Human Design? Whether you're a skeptic or a fan …
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Send us a text My guest on this week’s episode is the wonderful Jennifer Kirk, a 63 year old digital creator who is living her best single, childfree life! Jennifer’s mission is to break the stigma around single women, and show the world that you can live a fabulous solo life at any age. Topics that we cover are: why Jennifer calls herself ‘The Hap…
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Send me a text and tell me what you're struggling with the most! This might be one of the most "triggering" remarks that parents make to people who don't have kids. If you wanted kids, you sure don't feel very lucky, right? In fact, you might feel pretty unlucky. Have you had this scenario come up before? I have and I'm going to walk through the st…
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Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about what we can learn from those folks who have Down Syndrome. The other day, I sat opposite a young woman with Down Syndrome on the tube in London, and we struck up a conversation. These are my thoughts on what those of us born with an extra chromosome can teach the rest of us. Support the Show. Ch…
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In this episode’s Today I Learned, Keisha exposes Chantal to TikTok’s auramaxxing, and Chantal talks kangaroos (and it’s not about Olympics’ Breaker Raygun…yet). [4:00] Next, in Pop & Gen, the sisters aren’t afraid to be bold and go shallow as they gush over the beauty of Olympic athletes. They also delve into Kevin Hart and Keenan’s highlights sho…
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Send us a text In this week's episode of Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about envy and jealousy. We talk about the difference between the two, how they’ve shown up in our own lives, and how we can actually use both envy and jealousy to our advantage. We also talk about how, particularly when it comes to jealousy, it’s often more to do w…
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Send us a text I am so grateful for my conversation with this week’s guest, Colleen Kachmann, where we tackle an important and often tricky topic: drinking. Tune in as we explore how drinking is tied to perfectionism and people pleasing and how, thanks to her own journey, Colleen is helping women rise above it. Colleen is a Certified Master Life & …
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Lace and Katherine wax poetic about an alternative life where they live on a farm and don’t deal with the disgusting, stressful, unhealthy nightmares of road life. Does this change their plans? Absolutely not. FOLLOW US ON IG: CHEATIES PODCAST | Lace Larrabee | Katherine Blanford SHOP FOR GIGGLE GLOSS HERE HAVE YOU CHEATED, BEEN CHEATED ON OR BEEN …
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Introduction Welcome back, gorgeous! By the time you listen to this, I’ll be in Turek, Poland, celebrating a family wedding. As excited as I am about this trip, I want to share something equally important with you—how to let go of the disappointment that often follows unsuccessful IVF and infertility treatments. If you’re struggling with feelings o…
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In this heartfelt conversation, Lisa shares her journey of living child-free after infertility, revealing the challenges and emotional toll of miscarriages and failed fertility treatments. She discusses her powerful transition from self-blame to self-validation, the significance of sharing one’s story, and finding joy beyond motherhood. Drawing fro…
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Send us a text My guest on this week’s episode is the brilliant Eli Davies, a writer and researcher who is both single and childfree. Topics that we cover are: how the break up of Eli’s long term relationship led to her becoming fascinated with the significance of home; the aftermath of the breakup and what that looked like for Eli at the age of 37…
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Send me a text and tell me what you're struggling with the most! So many childless and childfree women hate this question. A simple "no" answer often leads to awkward silences or the other party trying to back track or fill the space. But what if you could answer this question with ease and grace and both you and the person asking the question coul…
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Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm sharing a little bit about 6 things that I'm really doubling down on for my health and wellness. I hope you'll find something in here to inspire and motivate you to take action in your own life. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Support the Show. Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.co…
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Emergency passports, exciting updates & race car drivin’! In this episode, Lace & Katherine catch up on all things road dawg life! FOLLOW US ON IG: CHEATIES PODCAST | Lace Larrabee | Katherine Blanford SHOP FOR GIGGLE GLOSS HERE HAVE YOU CHEATED, BEEN CHEATED ON OR BEEN A SIDEPIECE IN A RELATIONSHIP? CALL TO LEAVE A VOICEMAIL TEASING YOUR STORY & Y…
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Send us a text On this week’s episode of Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I talk about embracing your inner weirdo. We share how we’ve both hidden, or dumbed down, parts of ourselves that we’ve felt are a bit different or strange for fear of being judged. Nowadays, however, we’ve learnt to embrace all of our parts, realising they are what make us speci…
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Send us a text With everything happening in our world right now, especially politically here in the United States, we need to talk about the female double blind–the impossible double standards to which women are held that create no-win situations for us. So many examples of this show up in our everyday lives and are perpetuated by the media, and it…
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Hey there, lovely listeners! Did you know I have a YouTube channel? Yes, I do! You can watch the video version of this podcast, including some fun outtakes, on my YouTube channel at Lana Manikowski on YouTube. This week, I want to share something that hit me deeply: the parallels between the journey of Olympic athletes and women who undergo fertili…
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Today's episode is our first couple's edition, my first episode with my husband Victor Guss...and he did not disappoint! Stemming from something a family member said regarding our "by chance" choice, I had the intention of having a conversation with him on this podcast so we could illuminate the husband's or male partner's insight and perspective r…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Misogyny: that's what Project 2025 is advocating for and this Childless Cat Lady isn't having it. For every social media warrior who proudly declares #IUnderstandTheAssignment, there's a counterpart ready to gleefully embrace a wave of Christofascist extremism that threatens to strip women of our hard-earned …
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Send us a text My guest on this week’s episode is Kylie Ann Rose, a happiness and mindset coach for women. Kylie’s mission is to help women to feel so independent that their relationship status no longer matters. She is 35, single and childfree, originally from New Zealand, but currently travelling the world solo. Topics that we cover are: how Kyli…
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Send me a text and tell me what you're struggling with the most! If you are anything like me, you're probably tired of hearing about JD Vance and the comments he made publicly about childless women being miserable cat ladies and having no stake in America's future. I'm not even American, and yet angry reactions to this have been filling my feed the…
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Send us a text A couple of recent stories in the news have got me thinking (more than usual) about how much the content we consume impacts the way we think, feel, and behave. It is so incredibly important to be mindful about what we're watching, listening to, who we're following, and who we're hanging out with. Press 'Play' and let me know what you…
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After sibling banter, the sisters dive into Today I Learned discussing Flavor Flav’s unexpected Olympics connection and a bizarre Old Hollywood plastic surgery secret [2:49]. Following that, in Pop & Gen, they chat about Beyoncé's Olympics voiceover, debate Tom Hanks' classic films, and marvel over Zooms for Kamala Harris. Plus, news of a celeb's v…
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Send us a text On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking all about decluttering. Whether it's physical decluttering of your home, digital decluttering of your social media or inbox, or mental decluttering of those things or people you no longer want in your life, having a good old declutter can be life-changing! Polly talks about her ex…
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Send us a text This episode is all about honesty and vulnerability as I share what I’m currently working on in my life. While I’m a coach, I’m a person, too. As a person, I struggle with and navigate many challenges, especially those specifically related to womanhood. These experiences, part of my ongoing journey of growth and learning, make me a g…
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Hey there! It's been quite a week in the media, and I felt compelled to address some comments circulating about childless women being miserable. As someone who deeply values integrity, especially in my role as a life coach supporting women crafting fulfilling lives without children, I want to make it clear: this isn't about politics, and it never w…
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In this episode Lace takes Katherine through her recent European trip which can best be described as a combination of Eat Pray Love & The Hangover. FOLLOW US ON IG: CHEATIES PODCAST | Lace Larrabee | Katherine Blanford SHOP FOR GIGGLE GLOSS HERE HAVE YOU CHEATED, BEEN CHEATED ON OR BEEN A SIDEPIECE IN A RELATIONSHIP? CALL TO LEAVE A VOICEMAIL TEASI…
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