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Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives.
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The Women's Podcast, hosted by Róisín Ingle & Kathy Sheridan. Producers: Róisín Ingle and Suzanne Brennan. By women, for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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✴️ 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 living in Austin, TX who are here to ...
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Should I have kids? If you're on the fence about whether or not to have kids, this is your podcast. Each week, host and Clarity Coach, Keltie Maguire, will interview a wide-ranging host of different voices — from best-selling authors to outdoor adventurers to health experts — about their personal Kids or Childfree decision and the topics that run alongside this choice. From new and long-time moms to the currently ambivalent to those who are childfree by choice, you'll get to hear the answers ...
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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 This is where we combine mindset shifting tools with practical tips so you can break free of outdated societal norms that condition us all to believe that women without kids don’t measure up to the moms.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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Women Without Kids is a special podcast series created from research interviews for my book of the same title, which will be published in spring 2023. The conversations here are with the authors, philosophers, healers, activists, anthropologists, and social scientists, whose work has helped me make sense of everything it means to be a "woman without kids" today—whatever our reasons for this.
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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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Modern, childfree women share their life stories, and discuss important topics for the kidfree community
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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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Maybe Someday is a podcast about deciding whether to have a child in a culture that makes motherhood seem mandatory. Host Sarah Dobson speaks with guests about the personal and political dimensions of motherhood as she comes to terms with deciding not to have kids.
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Unclassified Woman offers an inspiring stream of conversation with women around the globe, who are building lives beyond society’s expectations. Part myth busting, part inspirational story sharing, Michelle Marie McGrath interviews amazing childless or childfree women, including authors, film-makers, activists, entrepreneurs, priestesses, leaders, speakers and creative mavens, who share their experiences and insights, while questioning the expectations of women everywhere. Michelle shares in ...
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Welcome to our podcast, where the only thing hotter than our topics is our community of badass, childfree women over 40! If you're tired of feeling like you're the only one who hasn't settled down with a brood of screaming children, then you've come to the right place. We'll be discussing everything from life and love to hot topics related to being over 40 and childfree. Need some advice on how to deal with your well-meaning friends who keep setting you up on disastrous blind dates? We've go ...
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two childfree pals who just won’t stfu about the DINK (dual income, no kids) lifestyle ✨ the #1 followed childfree & DINK podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
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As Told By Childless Women with Jobi Tyson, shatters the often sidelined topic of female childlessness. Each weekly episode will be a thought provoking, curiosity-fueled one-on-one interview with a childless woman featuring defined terms and tackles a range of reasons that lead to childlessness by sharing real stories and stigmas of female childlessness and womanhood. Watch these interviews at www.AsToldByChildlessWomen.com
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Brazen is a weekly podcast that aims to help ambitious women question societal norms and make deliberate choices that support their success and fulfillment. Each episode will cover topics that will help you break free from the mindsets, thoughts, and behaviors holding you back in life and business and embrace your main character energy. The podcast also brings Calley and Valerie's unique perspectives to the table. Calley is a nurse practitioner, a mother, and runs a business with her husband ...
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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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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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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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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 Happy Vagina with host Mika Simmons is a podcast dedicated to celebrating those who have made a difference in women’s health, equality and relationships. Each week we chat to an inspiring human being as they explore the experiences that completely changed their outlook - promising not only to educate but also entertain and enlighten. Season 5 launched in August 2022 with the phenomenal Kate Walsh, Jennifer Grey, Caterina Scorsone, Salma El-Wardany, Judy Joo, Nell Hudson, Amanda Abbington ...
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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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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 "It Doesn't Martyr to Me," the podcast where we dive deep into the realities of motherhood. Join us as we sit down with experts and fellow moms to discuss the challenges of raising children while also prioritizing our own mental, physical, and emotional well-being. From breaking the cycle of people-pleasing to setting boundaries with family and friends, we explore the topics that matter most to modern moms. With every episode, we aim to empower our listeners to embrace a life of s ...
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Real-life uncut stories of infertility survivors & expert advice that validates, educates, & creates a community where no one is left silently suffering. Your host is Monique Farook, an IVF-mom to one, entrepreneur, and women’s health advocate. Join us as we amplify infertility awareness, heal, & end the stigmas!
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Inspire people. Support each others' growth. Create a meaningful life. Does this mission reflect your values? Welcome to the community! What is WHYLD about? Bringing together friends and strangers for conversations on topics that expand their horizons. Fostering the exchange of thoughts between people of diverse walks of life. Giving extraordinary people „from next door“ a voice to share their stories. Celebrating people’s authentic life choices. Why? So that YOU feel inspired to step into Y ...
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Sparkle Mind is a podcast channel owned by Sabrina Nabila. With hope as the expression platform of thoughts, ideas, narrations, experiences, and opinions. The podcast topics come from various things based on personal journals and all things about pop culture and art, whether movies, TV series, music, or any other medium. Sparkle Mind is available on six different platforms that can be accessed freely as well as Anchor.
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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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Childfree by choice: The women who choose not to have kids
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In this episode, author Caroline Magennis talks to Róisín Ingle about her new book Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women. It’s a look beyond the often divisive conversation around choosing not to have children, and offers an alternative message of hope and celebration. We also hear from Margaret O’Connor, a Limerick-based psychotherapist and prese…
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Best of The Women’s Podcast: Caitlin Moran
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A regular on The Women's Podcast, journalist and author Caitlin Moran was in Dublin recently as part of her latest book tour. As someone who regularly discusses the problems of girls and women in public, Moran has often been confronted with the question: “But what about men?”. Indeed, the statistics on male misery are grim: boys are falling behind …
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19. Julie Lythcott-Haims on Parenting Outside the Overparenting Trap
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Julie Lythcott-Haims — New York Times bestselling author, TED speaker, former Stanford dean, and lawyer — is here to share her wisdom with us on living an authentic life, the impact of helicopter parenting (and how we can break free of this trap, should we choose to become parents), and her experiences as a mom of two adult children. Hear her and K…
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Bonus Episode: Mother-In-Law Pressures ME To Have Kids! (Is Childfree For Me?)
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TEXT US HERE! We'd love to hear from you. 🧡 Has a family member ever made passive aggressive comments about your decision not to have kids? These subtle jabs can make us feel undermined and stir up doubt and confusion about the childfree choice. Today you’ll meet Amanda, who shares her decade-long struggle with a mother-in-law unwilling to accept h…
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Being Conceived Via Sperm Donation (With Comedian Chelsea Devantez)
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Grab the Kleenex, because this interview gets *emotional!* Chelsea Devantez is an Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, director, and host of the podcast Glamorous Trash. Before she entered into an overall television deal with 20th Century Fox, she was Jon Stewart’s Head Writer for Apple TV+'s The Problem with Jon Stewart. Other television credits inclu…
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109: The Unsung Sisterhood of Women Without Kids, With Ruby Warrington
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Send me a text and tell me your favourite thing about the pod! It is so clear to me that Ruby Warrington is a thought leader in the childfree/childless space! She has authored, Women Without Kids: The Revolutionary Rise of an Unsung Sisterhood, and in my view, the whole book was revolutionary. She discusses concepts that were swirling around vaguel…
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Women in Politics: Battling the rising tide of abuse
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The local and European elections are taking place in just over two weeks time, on Friday June 7th. Since the beginning of the campaign, there have been a number of worrying incidents where election candidates have faced intimidation, harassment and abuse while out canvassing or hanging up party posters. Green Party Councillor Janet Horner and Socia…
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Bleach Blonde Bad-Built Butch Body™️
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Trump doesn’t know what to do about birth control, we love Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Clapback Collection, Kansas City Chiefs’ Harrison Butker gives a sexist commencement speech — and Eddie Vedder is having none of it — and more in news. Then, former Teen Mom producer Kenda Greenwood Moran joins for a retrospective interview on the MTV show. Fin…
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Introduction: Hello, beautiful souls! It's Lana Manikowski and I'm thrilled to share some major life updates and inspiring insights with you today. This episode is dedicated to all the incredible women who are not sure what to expect of your life childless after infertility and IVF. It's a journey filled with unexpected turns, but together, we can …
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18. Katherine Ripley, LCSW on How Our Childhood Influences Our Kids or Childfree Decision
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In this conversation, we hear from Katherine Ripley, a licensed clinical social worker and somatic therapist, about how difficult childhood experiences can influence and shape the decision of whether or not to have children. Keltie and Katherine discuss: The role of anxiety as a defense against emotion and how it can prevent us from connecting with…
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108: The Hidden Things You Didn't Know You Were Grieving
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Send me a text and tell me your favourite thing about the pod! Many childless people don't even realize they are grieving. Who would have known you can grieve the loss of an imagined future? What I find is that many women without kids, even those who choose not to have them, feel some sort of grief and it's not always the loss of that future. Ident…
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6 Reasons Why Childfree Friends Are CRUCIAL
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TEXT US HERE! We'd love to hear from you. 🧡 Ever felt a bit out of place in your friend circle because everyone else has kids? Or maybe you find yourself holding back in conversations? In this episode, we unleash the top reasons why it feels so good to be surrounded by childfree friends. It's so refreshing to connect with people who understand your…
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Author, podcaster and fond friend of the show, Marian Keyes is back with her sixteenth novel ‘My Favourite Mistake’. It follows Anna Walsh, as she ditches her high-flying PR job and makes the move from the Big Apple to the wilds of Connemara. In this episode, Keyes talks to Róisín Ingle about abandoning the original idea for the book, in favour of …
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Nikki Glaser on Tom Brady’s Roast, Being Childfree and Taylor Swift
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Melania Trump might have coined “locker room talk,” Missouri Republicans want to keep child marriage legal, Bumble introduces AI, and more in news. Then, Nikki Glaser joins to talk about her new comedy special Someday You’ll Die, roasting Tom Brady, and, well, death. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of th…
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In this episode, we explore the intricate emotions surrounding birthdays if you are childless after infertility. Inspired by recent gatherings celebrating The Other’s Day Brunch, I highlight the complexities of navigating birthdays and offer insights on how to approach them with strength and hope. Celebrating The Other’s Day Brunch: Reflecting on r…
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17. Marloes De Vries on Making a Conscious Childfree Choice
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Join us for a conversation with Dutch writer, illustrator, and artist, Marloes de Vries. We discuss her book 'Kinderen krijg is optioneel' (Having Children is Optional) and Marloes' decision to be childfree. You'll hear about: The pressures Marloes' felt from society and how she took time to reflect and be alone to solidify her decision. The import…
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WHYLD47 - Peaceful Parkland? The Day My Daughter Did Not Return From School - Lori Alhadeff
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Send us a Text Message. How could she have survived? “I didn't have a playbook at all. Nobody told me on February 15th to go on CNN and yell at the president to do something and to take action. I just did it.” Summary of what we talk about in the episode: Who was Alyssa Alhadeff? What happened in Parkland on February 14th 2018? How does a stay-at-h…
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Being Doxxed Because You’re Childfree (With Mrs. Mikee Garcia)
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Somedays, it really feels like the trolls have it out for childfree folks — but no one knows this more than our friend Mikee. You’ve probably seen her on TikTok, where she has nearly 17k followers under the username @mrs.mikeegarcia. Mikee is a 29-year-old 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo, a curly girl who loves to help women embrace their natura…
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107: 5 Steps for Navigating Mother's Day as a Childless Woman
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Send me a text and tell me your favourite thing about the pod! These are 5 steps you haven't heard before. You've probably heard people talk about staying off social media and opting out of Mother's Day emails. Maybe doing something nice for yourself and saying "no" to the celebrations. These are all valid things you can do to avoid feeling the pai…
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Eye of the Stormy w. Lauren Simmons
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Happy 300th episode! Lauren Simmons (Texas State House candidate for District 146) joins to talk about what inspired her to run, her fight for a world-class public education for every Texas child and fighting anti-trans legislation in her state. Then, Michaela Watkins, Kiran Deol and Megan Gailey stop by to reflect on 300 episodes of Hysteria. Plus…
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16. Jane van Dis, M.D. on Having Kids in Today's World
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In this conversation, we hear from Jane van Dis, M.D., an OB-GYN who specializes in women's/maternal health and its intersection with reproductive justice — both in terms of Jane's personal experience of motherhood and how her professional insights and expertise can help inform your own choice. You'll hear about: The idea of informed consent in und…
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Navigating Mother's Day as a Childless Woman After Infertility
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When you're childless after infertilityMother's Day can be a challenge. It's a time that can feel heavy with reminders and emotions, but fear not, I'm here to walk you through it with care and compassion. Finding Peace Amidst the Mother's Day Buzz: Acknowledge Your Feelings: It's okay to feel a mix of emotions during this time. Whether it's sadness…
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31. Summer Dating - Outdoor Dating Safety Tips
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Hey, bestie! It's getting hot, so we are taking off all our clothes and getting outside- LOL. But, speaking of outside - I wanted to give you some safety tips when it comes to dating, specifically around outdoor dates. I'll also share a few life updates about: Botox, being a hermit, and reading! Grab The Housemaid book mentioned HERE ---- Get 100+ …
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106: The Wisdom of Aging As a Childless Woman
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Send me a text and tell me your favourite thing about the pod! Menopause is a huge transformational time for women and another topic that we don’t talk about enough. Women may joke about their memory, or hot flashes or complain about heavy periods. But they don’t talk about the deep stuff. The vulnerable stuff. Or the scary stuff. There is SO much …
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What Are Childfree People Doing ALL Day?!
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TEXT US HERE! We'd love to hear from you. 🧡 Ever been asked what you do with your free time as a childfree person? If not, get ready – it’s likely that you’ll eventually be hit with this baffling query. In this episode, we dive into why this question pops up and why our free time is still frowned upon by society. Regardless of these silly assumptio…
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Wallis Bird: 1000 years of female composers
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It’s hard to believe the last time Wallis Bird was on the podcast was nearly five years ago in 2019. Since then, the Berlin-based musician has released two more albums, the latest of which, Visions of Venus, was released last month. It’s a creative collaboration with the German classical quintet Spark, and together they are showcasing 1000 years of…
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Kristi Noem Is In The Doghouse w. Rep. Lorena Austin
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Gov. Kristi Noem shot her dog — and might have shot her chance of being Trump’s running mate; Florida’s six-week abortion ban is now in effect; gender-affirming care is ruled constitutional; and more in news. Then, Rep. Lorena Austin joins to talk about abortion and how Arizonans can protect reproductive healthcare in November. Finally, Sani-Petty …
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Send me a text and tell me your favourite thing about the pod! It's hard to fit in when you are in the minority. Childless women over 40 make up roughly 20% of the population (depending on what country you live in). Sometimes I wonder how many of them are living in the larger cities because it sure feels like everyone around me in my little town ar…
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Life As A Pleasure Doula (With Author Sara Elise)
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Today we are excited to chat with a “pleasure doula,” Sara Elise: an autistic, Black & Indigenous, queer, femme, who works primarily in the hospitality, well-being, and food industries. She has graduated business school, worked on Wall Street, and has been featured in Playboy, Nylon, Bon Appetit, StyleLikeU, and was one of BK Magazine’s 50 Most Fas…
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Fertility on Ice: why more women are choosing to freeze their eggs
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Last November, Pastiche, a pop singer-songwriter from Malahide in Co Dublin was diagnosed with endometriosis, more than a decade after her first symptoms of the condition developed. While the diagnosis itself came as a relief, the 26-year-old was told she may face difficulties when trying to conceive later on. This ultimately led to her decision to…
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SCOTUS To Decide Whether States Can Force Women To Suffer w. Rep. Jasmine Crockett
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California helps Arizonans seeking abortion and local trans kids; SCOTUS hears arguments on emergency abortions; and The Biden administration makes some healthcare moves (patients’ right to privacy, nursing home staffing) in news. Then, Rep. Jasmine Crockett talks Texas B.S. and her cheeky on-the-record comment about Viagra. Next, Kara Klenk joins …
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Bonus Episode: My Friends Are Having Kids, Is It My Turn? (Is Childfree For Me?)
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TEXT US HERE! We'd love to hear from you. 🧡 Rick and I will be back next time but stick with me today because I have a very special bonus episode of "Is Childfree For Me?" where my program graduates share their personal story of how they found peace and confidence with the childfree choice. Today you will meet Charlotte, a 32 year old woman from Sw…
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30. A Massive Turn-Off in Dating & Relationships - The Comparison Trap
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Hey, Bestie! Today, I want to discuss the ONE thing that can be determinantal in dating (or relationships)...comparison. In this episode, I'll share a dirty little phrase that is a MAJOR turn -off and could be a block or even ending of a potential or current relationship. ---- Get 100+ of my best dating tips, advice, and a little tough love, Downlo…
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104: What If NOT Having Children Was the Norm in Society?
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Send me a text and tell me your favourite thing about the pod! In our current society, women without kids make up anywhere between 15 and 25% of the adult female population, depending on the country. Recently, I started to wonder what life would look like - what grief would look like - if that were reversed. If mothers were in the minority, would c…
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TEXT US HERE! We'd love to hear from you. 🧡 What happens when you tell your family that you decided NOT to have kids? In this episode, we explore the positive and sometimes uncomfortable reactions that our childfree community has received when they break the no kids news. We uncover a common lie that childfree people resort to when faced with relen…
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Narcissistic mothers: How to handle one and how to heal
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What does narcissism in mothers look like? According to psychotherapists Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna, the narcissistic mother can be “extremely critical, condescending, oppressive and very judgmental”, with devastating impacts for the entire family. They can also use covert or insidious tactics: taking on a victim role or using guilt tripping …
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A misogynistic tragedy in Australia, “abortion trafficking” and “coercion” bills in Republican-dominated states, North Carolina’s importance in 2024, and more in news. Plus, Sani-Petty (Nike Olympics uniforms make no sense, and Meghan Markle, leave the fruit jams to the experts!). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a tr…
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If you’re a Millennial or Gen Z, there’s a good chance you were raised on shows from Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. By now, you’ve probably heard about the documentary ‘Quiet on Set’ which covers the untold story of the abusive environment inside '90s kids' television. So, as two people who love pop culture and aren’t having kids because the plane…
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WHYLD46 - (Latino) Men Don't Cry? From People-Pleasing to Purpose - Dr. Paul Rivera
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Send us a Text Message. Do you know who you are? “You're not white enough for the white people. You're not brown enough for the brown people, and it's our own people judging us.” Summary of what we talk about in the episode: Cultural belonging, financial pressures & mental health - what is it like being a Latino in the US? Vulnerability is strength…
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103: What To Do When Your People Just Don't Get It
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Send me a text and tell me your favourite thing about the pod! Have you ever come away from a conversation thinking "gosh, "people just don't get it"? Either they say something insensitive or simply can't empathize with your childless circumstances. It's definitely happened to me. Even recently. But the mistake I see in the childless space is the a…
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In this episode, Róisín Ingle talks to debut author Rebecca Ivory about her new collection of short stories Free Therapy. The book takes its name from the second story in the collection, but the theme of therapy is there throughout; Ivory’s own therapist even gets a mention in the acknowledgements. The collection takes us into the lives of people w…
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Arizona Steals Trump’s Abortion Thunder
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Arizona’s Supreme Court bans abortion, and Trump wants to leave reproductive healthcare up to the states, in news. Then, Tien Tran joins to talk about the NCAA women’s basketball championships and the rise in popularity of women’s sports. Finally, Sani-Petty (Jason Sudeikis, get out of here!). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click h…
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15. Keltie Maguire on Season One's Top Takeaways
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In this episode, Keltie reflects on the insights and takeaways from the first season of The Kids or Childfree podcast. -- Get the details on our two group coaching programs that start the week of April 20th: kidsorchildfree.com/group-coaching And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you’re heari…
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