Women without children make significant contributions to future generations through acts of generosity, activism, and leadership. In this enlightening episode, thought-leader and author Ruby Warrington shines a spotlight on the need to empower women to make personal decisions about motherhood without shame and judgment. Discover why the “unsung sisterhood” of non-mothers are not misfits – but a vital part of our evolution and collective healing.

In this episode we cover:
0:06:16 – Second Adulthood
0:11:07 – Pro-Natalism
0:17:07 – Deciding Not to Have Children
0:25:07 – The Unsung Sisterhood
0:30:07 – Childless by Circumstance
0:36:07 – Declining Birth Rates
0:47:07 – Erosion of Community
0:54:07 – Lack of Institutional Support
1:01:17 – Childless by Climate Change
1:04:07 – Runaway Consumerism
1:12:07 – Generativity and Legacy
1:25:07 – Modern Elders
1:32:07 – Women Without Kids

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