When I launched Live Kidfree, I did so because I felt like I could add value to a childfree conversation that was dominated by fear. When it comes to living kidfree, and specifically to a person’s decision or choice to do so, my goal is really to help you alleviate some of the inner conflict and negative emotions that childfree folks experience as they struggle to reconcile their choice.

On International Childfree Day, I challenge you to practice empathy. Listen as I explore three “mom concepts” including mommy brain, mommy martyrdom and “mombie,” all of which may inspire you to consider choosing a path of empathy and acceptance for moms rather than a path of judgement and resistance.