Most women think that if they just knew what to say to set a boundary, aka say "no", they will start doing it. That's actually what's keeping them from getting time back for what they really want.

The media conversations about setting boundaries are reinforcing this belief, and missing a critical piece that is stopping women from setting them. 

First, they tell you that you should set better boundaries. That's not helpful because most women already know they should, but either think it's unrealistic or have been unable to do so.

The information out there also tends to be about the practical side of setting boundaries, like what to say or do, such as blocking your calendar for personal time.

The problem is that none of this works if you have emotions or beliefs that stop you from setting the boundary in the first place, or overthinking and spinning with guilt after you do set one.

So, my sister, Jen, who is an expert on burnout and boundaries, is talking with me about the secrets to finally setting boundaries- without guilt.

We dig into:

• the other boundaries beyond saying "no": the overlooked boundaries that protect your peace. 
• The fears and emotions that stop you from setting a boundary
• Boundaries for childless women
• Why setting boundaries is so crucial to being a great leader

We leave you with 5 steps to maintaining stronger boundaries. 

If you are stressed, over-committed and tired, releasing the emotions keeping you from honouring your boundaries is one way to find peace and ease at work and in life. 

If you want to start setting healthier boundaries and sticking to them, join our virtual mini-retreat! 

Get all the information here: Guilt-Free Boundaries Virtual Retreat

Find Jen on instagram: @jenreimerleadership

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

This is something most childless women don't realize, and it's the thing that is keeping them stuck.

The grief you feel as a childless woman is real, but there’s something much bigger at play.

So many childless women I talk to tell me they feel stuck. They think it's grief. But they're wrong. I'm going to tell you why and the key to becoming unstuck.

The truth is, there are silent forces that have affected the way you view yourself, and they are the culprit. They are constantly running in the background, telling you that you are not worthy if you're not a mother. 

In this episode, I'll give you 5 signs that these forces are at play in your life, and give you the key to getting on the path to freedom.

I call it the Unbecoming Blueprint, and the women who go through it feel lighter, more self-assured, and FREE. 

If you want to know more about the Unbecoming Blueprint, click HERE to join the waitlist for the Women of Worth program

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

Do you ever find yourself in a conversation about parenting and,  even though you have advice to share, you’re afraid to speak up because you’re afraid someone will say, ‘You can't possibly understand—you don’t have kids.’

You might feel invisible in family gatherings, stop yourself from contributing to kid-focused discussions, or apologize and add disclaimers before sharing your perspective, like, "I know I don’t have kids, but…’

It's very important that you start speaking up in these situations, and we're going to talk about why in this episode. 

Today's conversation covers a topic that people just don't talk about. It's like an unsaid rule that women without kids don't get to have an opinion about parenting. 

We cover why this is the case, and the underlying reason you stop yourself from voicing your opinion and how to start, without feeling like you don't deserve to have an opinion. 

It all comes down to what I call, The Confidence Code, which is more than just ‘feeling confident’—it’s about showing up with the belief that you belong in every conversation, regardless of whether you have kids or not.

So, if you've ever held back in conversations about kids or parenting, start voicing your opinion with confidence.

And if you are looking to take this 100 steps deeper so you can live with confidence, clarity and joy, the Women of Worth is open for enrolment for the last time at 2023 pricing! 

Send me an email at [email protected] with the word CONFIDENCE and I'll send you the info!

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

Tired of feeling lonely as a childless woman? 

Most childless women feel lonely at some point or another. Loneliness is an uncomfortable feeling not only because it feels like you don't belong, but also because society today has conditioned us to believe that there's something wrong with us if we're lonely. 

Today we are flipping the script on loneliness. Loneliness is not a character flaw. It's just a sign that you're craving true connection.

The problem is, if you're lonely as a childless woman, you may be tempted to seek out the wrong kind of connection. It's called, "Common Enemy Intimacy", and if this is where you think you're finding connection, it's actually making your loneliness worse.

We're going to talk about society's reinforcing messages about lonely childless women, why we sometimes seek out the wrong connections that can make your loneliness even worse, and the counterintuitive thing to do instead. 

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

If you're frustrated with workplace structures, experiencing inequities, or feeling envy towards mothers or other women - this episode is for you.  This is Part 2 of a discussion I had with my sister, Jen, about women in the workplace and the experiences of both mothers and childless women. 

This episode might ruffle some feathers. Jen and I are going to lay out why the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (or dismantling of them right now in the US) might not matter. 

Then, we suggest some new and unconventional ways to find equity in the workplace for women in general, and specifically, how to bridge the gap between mothers and non-mothers.

We cover so much in this episode. Things like:

•  empowering you to find a feeling of equity internally
•  how to stop trying to fit into a man's world and own your feminine strengths
•  how to stop being agreeable and playing small

We believe that the more women lead authentically, the more the system will have no choice but to adapt. Listen in if you want to be your authentic, joyful, childless self.

Join the waitlist for Sheri's Women of Worth For Childless Women Program here

Find Jen at: 

Instagram: @jenreimerleadership

Join Jen's "From Busy to Being Program" here.

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

I've been avoiding this topic, but it's time we talk about it. At some point along the way, most of my clients mention "work", and how being childless can be a unique experience in the workplace, no matter what kind of workplace it is.

It's International Women's Day as we publish this episode, and with that comes renewed vigour for gender equality in the workplace. 

On today’s ep, my sister, Jen, who is a leadership coach and expert in boundaries and busy-ness, joins me to flesh out what it means to be a woman (with or without children) in the workplace and how the quest for equality might be happening in all the wrong ways. 

We dive into ways society reinforces inequality - not just gender inequality, but also inequality between women. We discuss ways workplaces can actually cause a divide between women and what women really want in workplaces. 

This episode is sure to turn your women's equality paradigms upside-down. At the end, we'll suggest some actions that will incite real change in women's equity.

See you inside!

Find Jen at:

@jenreimerleadership

www.virtuousradicals.com

Join the waitlist for Sheri's Women of Worth Program for Childless Women here.

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

If you wanted to have kids and you're here now, at some point you have to or had to make a very tough decision. 

What I’ve found is that it doesn’t matter whether you’re single, partnered, tried IVF, on the adoption route, never tried anything – we all are faced with a decision at some point. If you end up on the childless path, at some point, you decide to stop trying.

On today’s episode, I talk about the decision, the process, and what happens after you make it, so that you can feel more confident in your choice and recover emotionally after you've made it.

We're going to talk about 

- the agonizing process of figuring out what to do

- some critical mistakes you might be making in an effort to make a choice

- the counterintuitive mindset shift to finally get to a decision

This conversation is going to help you find peace with your decision, if you're in it or you already made it, freedom from regret, and wholeness beyond motherhood.

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

You're the woman who was kind of ambivalent about having kids...until it was too late. Maybe you thought, "Someday I’ll have kids. When the right person comes along. When I have my career in place. I have time."

That was me. And suddenly I was out of time. 

The feelings you might have felt and still be feeling are slightly different than if you desperately wanted kids and couldn't, or you never wanted them. 

I'm going to talk about these nuanced emotions today, and what you can do to thrive if this is you.

We'll cover some of what you may be experiencing and why - like grappling with unexpected grief, regret, confusion, and self-doubt. Most importantly, we'll talk about the counterintuitive thing you can do to shift from ruminating, regretting, or grieving to finding clarity, freedom, and deep inner peace.

I love hearing about your breakthroughs and AHA moments. Send me a DM on instagram @sherijohnsoncoaching.

Ready for more? 

Check out the WOMEN OF WORTH PROGRAM: HERE

Our signature program to process your grief, awaken your self-worth, and create your life of purpose and joy, even without kids.

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

Why do we hold ourselves back from the lives we truly want? And more
importantly, how do we break free from this cycle?

Today, we are talking about something that quietly but powerfully shapes the
way we live—guilt. 

This emotion affects childless women in unique ways. And sometimes, it turns into self-sabotage. 

In this episode, I'm going to help you:

• Identify any guilt you might be harbouring, knowingly or unknowingly
• Discover how it might be leading you to unwittingly self-sabotage joy and happiness in your life.
• Understand some common ways that self-sabotage shows up for childless women like overcompensating. For example, Some childless women over-give in relationships, almost as if trying to justify their worth without kids. 
• And finally, to release this guilt and embrace the joy in your life.

Listen in to start releasing the guilt you're carrying underneath it all, and start embracing your childless life joyfully. 

References:

Money, A Love Story by Kate Northrup

Create Your Best Life guide: https://sherijohnson.ca/bestyear/

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

Many of my clients grapple with this feeling that no one understands or has compassion for what they're going through. I might ruffle some feathers with my advice for you. But it's worth listening to the end, because when you do this, your life will transform.

I'm talking with my sister, Jen Reimer, about compassion - receiving it, giving it, and having it for yourself. 

We get into where this seeming lack of compassion stems from, how to foster mutual compassion for those you perceive as insensitive, and finally, how this practice can transform your life.

Where to find Jen: 

Instagram: @jenreimerleadership

Website: www.virtuousradicals.com

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca