Childfree Me

Today I sit down with Dr. Jay of Childfree Wealth and the Childfree Wealth Podcast, to discuss ... you guessed it ... childfree wealth! Dr. Jay is a leading figure in the childfree community and a huge childfree advocate; it was an absolute honor to have him on the show. Tune in to hear him put me in the hot seat and discuss my winding road off and then on the STP (standard life plan). We address the myth that all childfree people are automatically dripping with money, and discuss the many biases that childfree individuals face, both in and out of the financial space.

Dr. Jay is an absolute wealth of knowledge (no pun intended), and I'm including some of my favorite of his blog posts below if you're interested in learning more. Happy reading!

Being Childfree may not make you rich, but it may make you happy.
7 Ways Childfree Financial Planning is Different
Choosing the FILE Lifestyle – Financial Independence, Live Early
The Gardener and the Rose

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Happy 2024! To kick the year off on a strong note, I sit down with the lovely Nathalie Gaglione, a sex, love and relationship coach based in Scotland. She and I discuss how procreation and motherthood can be defined in many different ways, as well as the profound impact that energetic healing has had on her life. Nathalie approaches her decision to be childfree with serene confidence, spirituality and most importantly, self love. Something we can all aspire to!

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Today I sit down with my coworker Karen (Kae) Morales who spends six months a year in Mexico and the rest exploring the world. After getting the travel bug at the age of 12, Kae has pursued her passion for travel around the world and gets to live the life most of us only dream of - bopping around Europe visiting friends, and of course dating along the way. Kae and I discuss how (and more importantly, at what point) she brings up the topic of being childfree when first starting to date someone, and we marvel at the number of times men have actually tried to convince her to change her mind. Buckle up, because this one is fun :) 

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Today I'm joined by John Thomas, a friend of a friend brave enough to sit down (in person!) with me to discuss his childfree journey. Join us for an episode that champions the freedom of choice and celebrates the many ways individuals can contribute positively to society - children or not.

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For our 10th episode, Laura is taking the spotlight solo. Join her for a stroll down memory lane as she discusses the various snapshots that shaped her decision to be childfree. From quirky moments to emotional revelations, she's baring it all.

Then as we gear up for Thanksgiving, Laura's got your back. Ever felt the heat of those probing questions during the holiday feast? Whether you're childfree, on the fence, or just biding your time, Laura's serving up some advice to tackle those tricky inquiries.

Oh, and heads up! We're taking a brief break for Thanksgiving, but fear not – we'll be back in two weeks, ready to dive into more fascinating interviews. Stay tuned, and happy holidays!

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Ever wondered what life looks like when you ditch the rulebook? Meet Lisbeth, childfree influencer and advocate for doing life your way. Lisbeth Hart joins me this week to discuss the joys of being childfree, solo and thriving. 

Lisbeth's story is a total power move. We dig into the various stigmas she's had to face, Instagram's role in normalizing childfree life, and the surprising dearth of single childfree people . Plus, Lisbeth debunks the myth of the so-called 'biological clock' and that being childfree automatically means that you're rich and can travel the world. Cheers to doing life on your own terms!

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Today I'm joined by Rimple Patel to discuss how being childfree has influenced her professional growth and the lessons she's learned in prioritizing self and setting boundaries at work. After growing up in Malawi, Rimple moved to the U.S. at the age of 17 to earn her undergraduate degree and has experienced a meteoric career ever since.  We have a great discussion on how she's able to experience the role of parent to her niece and nephew and her excitement around being able to move to Madrid for a year. At the end, Rimple reminds me of the importance of visualization and creating vision boards to achieve your goals. I'm so grateful for her wisdom and time - and can't wait for you to hear her story!

Here are the references from my intro about workplace biases against people who don't have children: 

• What’s It Like Being Childfree at Work? [2022 Study]
• Meeting the Needs of Nonparent Workers
• Child-free workers aren’t selfish. They’re being exploited
• We need to talk about the bias against child-free employees

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Happy Halloween everyone! My guest today is Rachel (Rae) Chatterton, a naturalistic Pagan and anti-natalist hailing from a small town in northern Michigan where she and her husband are the only childfree couple that they know of. Rae delves into her decision to opt for permanent birth control, the sterilization process, and the challenges she faced in a misogynistic healthcare system that often resists such choices.

Together we dissect societal assumptions - from being childfree in a rural community to the intriguing parallels between witches and childfree women. We dive deeper into the misconceptions surrounding those who choose to be childfree and those who identify as witches, and how these stereotypes continue to pervade societal thinking and media portrayals. The conversation extends to Rae's belief in naturalistic Paganism, examining how it intertwines with her identity and how she navigates intrusive questions about her personal and religious choices.

Lastly, we pull back the curtain on the concept of anti-natalism, discussing its implications for humanity, from extreme to moderate perspectives.

Warning: please skip the timestamp 5:30 - 5:47 if you're triggered by delivery complications. 

Follow Rae on Instagram at @childfree.raeofsunshine 

This article provides a helpful overview of the controversial Essure sterilization procedure, which was discontinued in 2018 due to "a decline in use as women chose other options". 

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In today's episode, my friend and colleague Amya Pinka joins me to discuss being undecided about whether she wants to have children in the future. We discuss the various factors that are going into her decision - like having a little brother who is 20 years younger than her, the desire to travel freely and see the world, as well as her foray into being a COVID dog parent.

Amya is fiercely defiant of taking the traditional road and remains refreshingly unswayed by the masses. We had such a fun conversation and I'm hoping I can speak to her again as she evolves in her journey. 

The book I reference is called Regretting Motherhood: A Study by sociologist Orna Donath. 

*Please note: I mention the zika virus in relation to a trip to Africa, but that was incorrect; the topic between my mother and I came up in 2015 when we traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

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Today I grab a glass of wine and sit down with my friend Amber to delve into the often overlooked disparities in work expectations and pressures that childfree individuals confront. Our conversation traverses Amber’s journey from a young girl obsessed with school to an impressive woman obsessed with her career. 

She candidly opens up about her southern family's expectations of a woman's role and their disbelief that life can actually entail more than just having childfree. We also challenge the idea that having kids is the only way to assure care in old age - and isn't that selfish?

This episode encourages and empowers people to make choices that align with their true selves, rather than succumbing to societal pressures. Listen in, as we champion the cause of child-free individuals and provoke a much-needed conversation around it.

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