In this conversation, Keltie Maguire speaks with therapist, author, and podcast host, Vasavi Kumar. You'll hear about:

• Vasavi's choice to be childfree, and why she says it's the best decision she's ever made.
• How to navigate the external influences that are keeping you stuck in your Kids or Childfree choice.
• How you can tap into and access your authentic voice — and what it's telling you about whether or not you want kids.
• Why you can't force yourself to want something you don't want.
• The impact of childhood experiences on adult choices, including how generational trauma can shape the decision to have or not have kids.
• The importance of self-reflection through practices like mirror work and "saying it out loud", plus, the need for self-compassion in decision-making.
• How mental health challenges — including Vasavi's bipolar diagnosis — can significantly influence the Kids or Childfree choice.
• Living a fulfilling and meaningful life without children.

As mentioned on the show Find Vasavi online at vasavikumar.com Follow her online at @mynameisvasavi Purchase Vasavi's book, Say It Out Loud, here: https://vasavikumar.com/orderthebook Get Vasavi's free Mirror Work Prompts here: https://vasavi.myflodesk.com/mirror Book an intro call with Vasavi at: https://calendly.com/vasavi/chat-with-vasavi About Vasavi Vasavi Kumar is a therapist, author, and podcast host passionate about empowering individuals to embrace their authentic selves. Living with Bipolar Disorder, Vasavi brings a unique perspective to conversations around mental health, self-talk, and personal growth. As the author of Say It Out Loud and host of the SAY IT OUT LOUD podcast, she inspires audiences to break free from societal expectations and live in alignment with their truth. Through coaching, writing, and speaking, Vasavi helps people build confidence, navigate life's complexities, and create meaningful change. __ Check out our brand-new Kids or Childfree Support Series: kidsorchildfree.com/kids-or-childfree-support-series Check out our free resources here, or at kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you're hearing! You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or a rating on Spotify. Find us online at www.kidsorchildfree.com. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kidsorchildfree