What happens when we push back against the life paths society expects us to follow? In this episode, Emily sits down with Marcia Drut-Davis, a trailblazing voice in the childfree movement, to explore what it really means to live life on your own terms.

Marcia made national headlines in the 1970s when she publicly declared she didn’t want children—on 60 Minutes, no less. The fallout was swift and brutal. She lost her job as a beloved teacher, received death threats, and was labeled selfish for simply choosing a different path. And yet, decades later, at 82 years old, she has no regrets.

This conversation dives deep into what it means to challenge traditional expectations, whether that’s choosing a childfree life, redefining family and friendship, or creating a legacy that doesn’t involve parenthood.

Whether you’re living childfree, questioning what’s right for you, or making another unconventional choice, Marcia’s wisdom and humor offer a powerful reminder: the best life is the one that feels true to you.

Key Takeaways:

• Speaking Up & Facing Backlash: How Marcia’s 60 Minutes appearance made her a controversial figure overnight.

• Redefining Legacy: The unexpected ways childfree people build deep, meaningful connections.

• Navigating Friendships: How to maintain strong relationships when your life path looks different.

• Aging Without Children: What people get wrong about childfree aging—and Marcia’s personal experience.

• Owning Your Choices: Why being true to yourself is always worth it, even when the world pushes back.

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Host Emily Paulsen is an accomplished entrepreneur and happily childfree woman shining a light on the often overshadowed childfree-by-choice perspective. Whether interviewing innovative experts or positioning leaders to scale through her Brand Studio, Electric Collab, Emily’s power lies in allowing people to feel seen and celebrated for who they are . She’s spent years honing the ability to deeply understand and amplify others in an honest, high-impact way. 

Learn more about Emily on her website: www.curiouslifeofachildfreewoman.com  

And connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiouslifeofachildfreewoman/ 

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The guest on this episode is Marcia Drut-Davis Is an 82 Yr. Young Pioneer In The Childfree Movement. She's Been Featured In Two Documentaries And Has Authored Two Books. Her Joy Is Reaching Hearts With Support And Knowledge.

Learn more about Marcia’s books on Amazon: 

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marcia-Drut-Davis/author/B08429L4CL

Connect with her on Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfree_guru/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/confessionsofchildfreepeople 

And watch the documentaries she has been featured in:

https://myselfishlife.com/ by Therese Shechter

https://www.tokidornottokid.com/  by Maxine Trump