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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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Sober Curious

Ruby Warrington

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Sober Curious author Ruby Warrington talks to all kinds of folks about their relationships to booze, as well as how to navigate life as a non-drinker in a world that loves to get wasted.
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The Now Age

Ruby Warrington

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The Now Age is a conversation series from Ruby Warrington, author, speaker, and Founder of The Numinous. Join Ruby and her guests for insights and teachings on: modern spirituality, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, alternative healing, living "sober curious," conscious entrepreneurship, and staying human in a crazy social media world.
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The Anxiety Reset Podcast is where women with high-functioning anxiety learn how to master that anxious mind with Georgie Collinson, Anxiety Mindset Coach, Hypnotherapist, Naturopath and Nutritionist. The Anxiety Reset Method is an approach to overcoming anxiety that considers the thoughts you think, to the food you eat, the health of your gut and the way you live your life. We discuss the latest information on gut health, hormones and nutrition as they relate to anxiety, and bring a message ...
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The juiciest podcast on the internet!Join me, Freya Graf - a Yoni Mapping Therapist & Holistic Sex Coach - in The Labia Lounge to yarn about all things sexuality, womanhood, holistic health and everything in between...your legs! (Couldn‘t help myself!)Buckle up, you‘re about to receive the sex-ed you never had, from the girlfriend you now have, and have a bloody good laugh while you‘re at it!This poddy is full of real chats, with real people, about real shit. So give it a spin if you dare!My ...
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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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Welcome to the WANTcast: The Women Against Talk Podcast — lessons in moving forward fearlessly and spreading the (good) word. In each episode, writer, speaker, coach and WANT founder Katie Horwitch unpacks tips, tools, motivation and inspiration to help you shift your self-talk: the internal narrative you have on loop 24/7 that tells you who you are and who you should be. Dive into topics such as confidence, fear, trust, body image, self-doubt, self-worth, relationships, career, friendships, ...
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Alonement

Francesca Specter

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Alonement is a podcast about the positive side of spending time alone. When being alone isn't lonely, it's alonement: finding joy and value in solitude. Each week, host Francesca Specter asks a new guest about the time they spend by themselves – and why it matters to them. With a one-off payment of £5, you can listen to the Alonement podcast ad-free. https://plus.acast.com/s/alonement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Casual Adulting

Casual Adulting

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Helping You Navigate the Murky Waters of Your Mid-Twenties We are a podcast that is trying to start a conversation about the trials and tribulations of being a mid twenty something girl or guy. It’s a weird time in life where you’re not a girl, but not yet a woman, ya know? So we’re here to talk about everything from wellness, spirituality, fitness, and sex drugs and rock and roll. Also go to our website submit questions and topics for the podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and follow!
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Welcome to Shaping Freedom where we teach you how to create the change you want so you are empowered to author a life story you love to read. I am your host, Lisane Basquiat. Each week I'll speak with inspirational leaders and we'll explore and share practical ways to create extraordinary life experiences!
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This episode invites you to embrace the process of spiritual ascension, even when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain. Through self-care, patience, and self-compassion, we learn to navigate the challenges and uncover the hidden treasures that lie on the path. Keresse encourages listeners to trust their intuition, seek support from like-minded indiv…
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In this episode, Georgie is joined by Dr. Moira Bradfieild, founder of Intimate Ecology clinical and education services along with over 20 years of clinical experience as a Naturopath, educator, and researcher. Specialising in recurrent vaginal infections, hormonal health, and the genitourinary microbiomes, Moira is dedicated to promoting optimal h…
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This week in The Labia Lounge I chatted with intimacy expert to millions, Susan Bratton. We discuss some practical tips and strategies to make sure you have epic sex for the rest of your life and continue improving and building on your sensual practices way into old age. Susan is an expert sexual bio-hacker, and fearless and unapologetic sexplorer …
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Send me a text and tell me your favourite thing about the pod! There was a time when I didn't quite feel like I had found a place within the childless community and the reason was that I had not done IVF. It seemed as though so many of the women there had tried IVF and they had this common language and terms that I wasn't familiar with. Then I real…
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What if strength isn’t about how much we can lift, but how we manage life’s struggles? What if we've been told lies our whole life about what it means to truly TAKE UP SPACE? What if failing isn't the end of a goal, but helps you set the goal itself? Today's SEASON 9 FINALE episode is with the incredible Alyssa Ages — journalist, strongman competit…
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In this episode, Georgie shares common reasons for seasonal depression and anxiety as the days darken and the cold sets in (in the Southern Hemisphere). She shares surprising ways you can use the experience that's coming up for you to start feeling peaceful and cosy in the winter season, rather than bleak, unmotivated, lethargic and anxious. Need a…
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Send me a text and tell me your favourite thing about the pod! Harrison Butker's commencement speech at Benedictine College ruffled a LOT of feathers, especially within the childfree community. There were a lot of insults thrown at him, arguments started on social media comment sections, even calls to cancel his NFL contract. Were they justified? I…
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Dr. Sherrie Campbell, a psychologist and author, discusses the topic of toxic parents and how to establish boundaries with them. She shares her personal experience of growing up with emotionally abusive parents and the impact it had on her. Dr. Sherrie emphasizes the importance of breaking the cycle of toxic family abuse and finding healing. She al…
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This week on The Labia Lounge I had the pleasure of chatting with Kate who runs Virtue and Vice, an events company that've splashed onto the scene in recent times running play parties with a fresh take on the existing scene here in Melbourne. I went to my first ever play party run by Virtue and Vice recently and released a full episode where I talk…
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Send me a text and tell me your favourite thing about the pod! Download your free guide to Finding Purpose Beyond Parenthood: Getting Through Grief and Triggers to a Life of Meaning and Joy! Last week I talked about how purpose is not something you "find". It's also not a singular mission. It's not a destination. And it doesn't have to be big. Once…
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Hormones, we all have them. But we never stop to think about how much they can effect our daily lives. In this episode, I interview holistic and hormone replacement expert, Tim Anderson, PA. We discuss how hormones can effect stress, pregnancy, mental health, sex and much more! We will discuss treatment options and how hormones can change your life…
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This special bonus eppy of The Labia Lounge is a really vulnerable, insightful and fascinating glimpse into the world of furries and the furry lifestyle from the perspective of a friend of mine who has decided to courageously "come out" as a furry and let me pick their brains about what that means for them. We cover all the predictable stuff you'd …
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It's the mystery that eludes so many of us: How do you make friends as an adult — REAL-DEAL friends – and how do you nurture these valued connections? Today's guest has been called "The New York Times Friendship Correspondent" and is here with us to dig into the #1 asked question throughout all of WANT's 10 year history: how do I find my people? Au…
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In this conversation, Stefanos shares his personal journey of growth and self-discovery, highlighting the importance of doing inner work and being authentic in relationships. He discusses his turbulent childhood and how it shaped his attachment style and patterns of behavior. Stefanos emphasizes the need for self-awareness, self-love, and healthy b…
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This week in The Labia Lounge I interviewed Jessa Zimmerman, a specialist in helping couples who have different levels of desire in long term relationships. Jessa and I talk about desire discrepancy and how to overcome the challenges this can pose for a couple, the things that both partners often do that make it worse, and what to do when you're de…
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Send me a text and tell me your favourite thing about the pod! Download your free guide to Finding Purpose Beyond Parenthood: Getting Through Grief and Triggers to a Life of Meaning and Joy! Purpose is not some concept that you find. It's not a destination. It's not singular. And it doesn't come from having kids. I understand why you believe it doe…
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Join us in this captivating episode as we dive deep into the world of confidence and personal transformation with our special guest, Erica Cramer, the Queen of Confidence. From her military background to finding love and purpose in Australia, Erika's inspiring journey will leave you motivated to embrace your true potential. In this heartfelt conver…
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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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This extra special bit of juicy bonus content is a little bit different to our usual Lab Lounge eppies... As a special treat Hannah thought it'd be fun to interview me about my recent adventure attending my first ever sxx party so that we could get the full run down on this very novel and very interesting new experience! Hannah grills me on every l…
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If you're fed up with ridiculous, patriarchal dating rules but don't know what you'd do instead...so feel like you just need to put up with sucky dates for who knows how long...our guest Lily Womble has got your back. This episode is about dating, of course, but it's really about building the most authentic relationships of your life — including th…
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Ruby Warrington, author and editor, discusses her work on sobriety and challenging societal norms. She coined the term 'sober curious' and explores the impact of alcohol on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Warrington also delves into her book 'Women Without Kids,' which challenges stereotypes and celebrates autonomy. She shares her uncon…
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This week in The Labia Lounge I had the pleasure of chatting with Jill from Sex Ed Princess about all sorts of juicy and not-so-juicy thangs! We cover boundaries, abusive relationships, how men can be better allies, the lack of societal support in addressing harmful behaviour from men, period cakes and unsolicited d pics! There's loads of great stu…
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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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Judge Lynn Toler is one of the most famous Judge’s in the world, know for her for her role as former arbitrator over longest-running courtroom television series, Divorce Court. From her 14 seasons with Divorce Court from 2006 to 2020, she is the longest reigning arbitrator over the series. This episode inspired me on so many levels, we talked about…
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This week in The Lab Lounge I chat with Sarah Hester Ross, a musical comedian and hilarious singer songwriter about making it in a male-centric industry. We discuss the "boys club" culture of the comedy world, head pushing, Sarah's career journey using humour to tackle taboo and feminist topics, her religious upbringing and how this impacted her se…
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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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When we talk about parenting, are we just talking about the kids or are we actually talking about relationships? When we talk about yoga, are we just talking about the poses or are we actually talking about life? Sarah Ezrin would argue: YES. We can learn so much about ourselves and how we walk through the world through these two things. (CW: pregn…
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In this episode, I share with you what's really behind health anxiety and the fear of death at the subconscious level. It might just blow your mind like it did mine! In life, death is everpresent. We will benefit greatly from developing a sense of acceptance and getting curious about what death really is, so we can understand what's underneath our …
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This week on the C*NT COUCH I sat with April Davis from Haus of Vagina for some real talk about the things that're getting sand in our clams as sxx educators and feminist advocates. We discuss everything from faking O's and the menstrual cycle, to late stage abortion and maternal mortality rates. We also get pretty honest about the not-so-glamorous…
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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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Welcome to today's episode of the podcast, where we are joined by a very special guest, Kute Blackson. Kute is a renowned transformational teacher, best-selling author, and speaker who has inspired millions of people worldwide to live bold, authentic lives. His unique blend of spiritual wisdom, practical advice, and infectious energy has made waves…
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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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In this episode, I will take you through a very important and sensitive topic for women battling anxiety - hair loss. It's not a fun moment when your weekly hair wash leaves clumps of hair in your hands, and even worse when you notice patches of thinning on your scalp. As women, our hair feels like an important part of our feminine identity, as wel…
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This week on The Labia Lounge podcast I invited Ruby Warrington (the author of Women Without Kids - The Revolutionary Rise of an Unsung Sisterhood) on to take a deep dive into the complexities of women's decisions surrounding motherhood. We explore the societal pressures, judgment, and stigma faced by women who choose not to become mothers, where t…
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In this episode, Keresse Thompson discusses anxiety and realistic expectations in dating and relationships. She addresses the challenges of navigating the dating process, managing anxiety, and understanding oneself. Thompson emphasizes the importance of identifying needs and boundaries, managing expectations, and effective communication. She also e…
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When you hear "...you'll regret it," what do you do? If you’re someone who is of a certain *pre-45-ish* age, NOT a parent, and are either decidedly child-free or on the fence about this massive life decision, you’re probably familiar with the REGRET conversation. (“You’ll regret it when you’re old” being the main thesis statement of that convo.) Bu…
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This week in The lounge I brought back on Dr. Jae West to chat about the erotic blueprints framework, created by Miss Jaiya (as seen on Sex, Love and Goop). We cover: the superpowers and shadows of each of the five blueprints why it's important to understand your unique and specific pathways to arousal what to do and how to navigate it when you and…
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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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In this episode, I share an excerpt from one of my group calls in my private program Unshakeable, regarding dealing with current events in the news and the attacks in Sydney. These events create widespread fear and anxiety in the community and I felt it was important to share this. I hope this episode brings you a sense of support no matter where y…
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In this episode, Keresse Thompson, LCSW discusses 10 ways to get through the end of any relationship. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and accepting your feelings, seeking support, practicing self-care, setting boundaries, reflecting and learning from the relationship, creating a support system, embracing change, taking time for yours…
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In this episode, Georgie is joined by the fabulous Ruby Warrington for her second appearance on the Anxiety Reset Podcast! Last time Ruby joined Georgie for a thought-provoking discussion on the sober curious movement, delving into our complex relationship with alcohol. This time, we embark on another powerful conversation as we delve into Ruby's n…
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This week on The Labia Lounge I brought in a darling friend of mine who frequents a gay sauna here in Melbs. We chat about his experiences there and with the common lack of consent in that environment, yarn about some hilarious stories, and some not so hilarious ones, and discuss what can be done in these situations when consent awareness isn't the…
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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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Dr. Jen Douglas is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine who and is one of the leading experts on perfectionism. Dr. Douglas has worked in the field of mental health since 2008. In this episode we discuss how perfectionism can show up in your life, protocols to implement, the …
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Today we're talking to Ruby Warrington all about being a Woman Without Kids, being "a village person," and the nuances of being child-free (by choice or by circumstance). IN THIS EPISODE, we get extremely candid as we talk about: The ways the parenthood vs. non-parenthood discussion has evolved, and ways it hasn't The "motherhood spectrum" vs. the …
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