Childless And Moving Onward

By Gail Miller

A moment comes when the realization hits that this is what it is, yet we don’t want to deal with that reality. We’re feeling all these feelings that are uncomfortable; the pain, the grief, the loneli... more

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Childless And Moving Onward episodes:

April 15, 2025Unwanted Opportunity for Renewal; What if You’re Not Ready?
If you’ve ever wondered how to begin again when life hasn’t gone the way you imagined—this episode is for you.
Dr. Gail Miller, physician, life coach, and speaker, explores what renewal really looks like for women without children. Drawing from her own experience and the stories she’s heard along the way, Gail dives deep into the emotional terrain of invisible grief, unmet expectations, and the courage it takes to reimagine your future.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to move through grief when society doesn’t always acknowledge it
Why self-compassion is the foundation of any fresh start
How to approach the idea of renewal
This conversation is tender, validating, and full of hope. We talk about loss, identity, healing—and the power of choosing yourself, again and again.
If you’re ready to step into a new chapter, you’ll want to hear this. Hit play. Let’s move onward—together.
Subscribe now for real talk, compassion, and hope delivered every Tuesday.
Resources:
Finding You: Beyond Motherhood Group Coaching Program coming soon! Join the waitlist: https://path-onward.kit.com/8d4b621a3b
Free Support Group: https://pathonward.com/support-group/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenbeingchildlessisntbychoice/
Stay connected with us:
Dr. Gail Miller: https://pathonward.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childlesspathonward/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pathonwardlifecoaching
Full transcript and more: https://pathonward.com/53-unwanted-opportunity-for-renewal-what-if-youre-not-ready/
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19min
April 08, 2025Childless and Coping: When Soothing Hurts More Than It Heals with Maureen Benkovich
If you've ever felt like you're carrying unseen grief—this episode is for you.
You'll hear the raw, powerful story of Maureen Benkovich, a former pharmaceutical sales rep turned life coach, who knows what it’s like to quietly grieve the life you imagined—and try to numb that pain with alcohol.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What gray area drinking is and how it holds you back from healing
How Maureen coped with multiple miscarriages and the heartbreak of a failed adoption
The benefits Maureen found from support groups
The surprising role of self-compassion, gratitude, and neuroplasticity in healing
This conversation is honest, emotional, and deeply empowering. We talk about invisible grief, addiction, rebuilding your identity, and finding joy even when life doesn’t go as planned.
If you’ve ever felt alone in your pain—or wondered if things could ever feel better—hit play. This one’s for you.
Subscribe now for real talk, compassion, and hope delivered every Tuesday.
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More from Maureen Benkovich:
Website: https://www.soberfitchick.com/
Schedule a free discovery call: https://calendly.com/soberfitchick/45min?month=2025-04
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberfitchickllc/
Resources:
Living the Life Unexpected by Jody Day: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Life-Unexpected-Meaningful-Fulfilling/dp/1509809031
Free Support Group: https://pathonward.com/support-group/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenbeingchildlessisntbychoice/
Finding You: Beyond Motherhood Group Coaching Program coming soon! Join the waitlist: https://path-onward.kit.com/8d4b621a3b
Stay connected with us:
Dr. Gail Miller: https://pathonward.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childlesspathonward/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pathonwardlifecoaching
Full transcript and more: https://pathonward.com/52-childless-and-coping-when-soothing-hurts-more-than-it-heals-with-maureen-benkovich/
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36min
April 01, 2025Holidays Again? Navigating Societal Pressures Being Childless Not By Choice
Spring holidays can bring unexpected emotional challenges for those who are childless not by choice. In this episode, host Gail Miller explores the unique triggers that can arise during this time and offers practical ways to navigate them with resilience and grace.
This conversation is an invitation to rethink traditions, cultivate peace, and create meaningful moments in ways that honor your journey. Whether you're managing family gatherings or seeking joy in solitude, you'll find compassionate guidance and supportive insights to help you through this season.
Join us as we explore the power of community, the benefits of group coaching, and how to move forward with intention—even in the face of involuntary childlessness.
Key Episode Takeaways:
Coping strategies for Spring Holidays.
How to begin creating new traditions.
Where you can find support.
Finding You: Beyond Motherhood group coaching program coming soon! Join the waiting list.
Join the Support Group
Find full episode notes and transcript HERE.
When Being Childless Isn’t By Choice Facebook Group
Learn more or book a free, no-obligation call to talk about what a coaching experience could look like for you HERE.
Listen on YouTube, find me on Facebook or Instagram
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19min
March 25, 2025When I Accept Myself Then I Can Work to Heal
In this milestone 50th episode, join host Gail Miller as she explores the transformative yet challenging journey of self-acceptance for women who are childless not by choice. She dives into how self-acceptance is the key to living fully and authentically.
From confronting self-blame and shame to embracing joy in everyday moments, Gail shares insights and steps to help you build resilience and move forward and find healing. Learn how these techniques - like mindset shifts, can support your healing and personal growth.
Key Episode Takeaways:
What self-acceptance really means.
How embracing reality can open the door to healing.
Ways to build self-acceptance.
Join the Support Group
Find full episode notes and transcript HERE.
When Being Childless Isn’t By Choice Facebook Group
Learn more or book a free, no-obligation call to talk about what a coaching experience could look like for you HERE.
Listen on YouTube, find me on Facebook or Instagram
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17min
March 18, 2025Holding Two Truths, Life is Amazing…and Crappy
Understanding that life’s beauty and sorrow can coexist is vital for women who are childless not by choice. In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller delves into the art of balancing two truths: grief and joy.
Gail dives into practical strategies like maintaining a 'both-and' journal and transforming painful triggers into positive actions. Listen in for an honest and heartfelt conversation on finding balance, resilience, and self-acceptance in a world that often misunderstands the childless journey.
Key Episode Takeaways:
How we can allow grief and joy to coexist.
The Power of a 'Both-And' Mindset.
How to pair the painful with the positive.
Practical strategies to cope with painful triggers.
Join the Support Group
Find full episode notes and transcript HERE.
When Being Childless Isn’t By Choice Facebook Group
Learn more or book a free, no-obligation call to talk about what a coaching experience could look like for you HERE.
Listen on YouTube, find me on Facebook or Instagram
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17min
March 11, 2025Challenging Your Beliefs About Being Childless and Recognizing Your Worth
Many childless women carry deep-seated beliefs that hold them back from truly thriving. In this episode, host Gail Miller the deeply ingrained limiting beliefs that often go unchallenged. She shares insights on how to reframe your childless journey, break free from societal expectations, and embrace a more empowering perspective.
Through personal reflections and expert guidance, Gail explores what it takes to shift your inner narrative and step into a stronger, more confident version of yourself. This episode is an invitation to release limiting beliefs, challenge old patterns, and start seeing your life through a new lens.
Key Episode Takeaways:
How self-limiting beliefs work and how they can affect you.
About The Work technique by Byron Katie.
Two questions from The Work technique.
The Work - Byron Katie - https://thework.com/
Join the Support Group
Find full episode notes and transcript HERE.
When Being Childless Isn’t By Choice Facebook Group
Learn more or book a free, no-obligation call to talk about what a coaching experience could look like for you HERE.
Listen on YouTube, find me on Facebook or Instagram
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22min
March 04, 2025Healing Happens in Your Own Unique Spiral Pattern
Healing as a childless woman is not a straight path—it’s a journey filled with twists, setbacks, and moments of growth. In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller—a physician, life coach, and speaker—delves into the emotional complexities of healing.
Gail offers compassionate guidance on processing emotions, understanding healing, and challenges that come with healing. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt conversation about navigating life beyond childlessness with courage, grace, and self-acceptance.
Key Episode Takeaways:
What healing really means and what the goal of healing is.
Understanding that healing is not an end point or a straight path.
Two challenges that come with working on healing.
What happens if we don’t accept uncomfortable emotions.
Strategies for healing.
Join the Support Group
Find full episode notes and transcript HERE.
When Being Childless Isn’t By Choice Facebook Group
Learn more or book a free, no-obligation call to talk about what a coaching experience could look like for you HERE.
Listen on YouTube, find me on Facebook or Instagram
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20min
February 25, 2025Curious Conversations: Alternatives to ‘Do You Have Kids?’
In this episode, host Gail Miller dives into the complexities of involuntary childlessness and the often-unspoken weight of the question, “Do you have kids?” She offers thoughtful alternatives that encourage more inclusive and meaningful conversations while shedding light on the challenges faced by those who are childless not by choice.
Gail shares personal experiences, practical advice, and strategies for navigating uncomfortable social interactions with confidence. She also explores ways to educate others, fostering greater awareness and understanding. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion filled with insights to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Key Episode Takeaways:
Why the question “Do you have kids?” may be inappropriate or painful.
Alternative compelling and interesting questions you can ask to get to know someone.
Steps we can take to educate others in why this question can be painful.
Join the Support Group
Find full episode notes and transcript HERE.
When Being Childless Isn’t By Choice Facebook Group
Learn more or book a free, no-obligation call to talk about what a coaching experience could look like for you HERE.
Listen on YouTube, find me on Facebook or Instagram
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21min
February 18, 2025Childless Journey: Pain is the Equalizer Because Pain is Pain
The deep, multi-layered pain of women who are childless not by choice is often overlooked by society. In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller explores the profound emotional complexities of this journey.
Gail offers compassionate insights on validating your pain, giving yourself permission to grieve, and embracing self-compassion.Tune in for an honest, heartfelt discussion on finding support, redefining identity beyond parenthood, and discovering strength in shared experiences.
Key Episode Takeaways:
Ways that pain can compound when you are childless not by choice.
Why all pain is valid.
Steps to validate your own childlessness pain.
Join the Support Group
Find full episode notes and transcript HERE.
When Being Childless Isn’t By Choice Facebook Group
Learn more or book a free, no-obligation call to talk about what a coaching experience could look like for you HERE.
Listen on YouTube, find me on Facebook or Instagram
...more
19min
February 11, 2025A Woman’s Worth is More Than Through the Narrow Lens of Marriage and Motherhood
Society tends to measure a woman’s worth by her roles as a wife and mother and in this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller confronts this deep-rooted belief. Gail examines the influences that reinforce these damaging stereotypes.
Gail unpacks the forces that shape these expectations and offers empowering strategies to redefine self-worth on your own terms. Tune in to challenge the status quo, embrace self-acceptance, and celebrate the many ways women make an impact beyond traditional roles. Discover the transformative power of redefining your worth beyond Mrs. and Mom.
Key Episode Takeaways:
Why the societal focus on marriage and motherhood is so harmful.
Steps to begin challenging these societal expectations.
Other roles you can begin to define your worth in.
Join the Support Group
Find full episode notes and transcript HERE.
When Being Childless Isn’t By Choice Facebook Group
Learn more or book a free, no-obligation call to talk about what a coaching experience could look like for you HERE.
Listen on YouTube, find me on Facebook or Instagram
...more
21min

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The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.

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