Episode 181: Childless Legacy – How to Create One

If you are childless after infertility, what kind of legacy are you leaving?

When IVF, IUI, or years of trying to conceive did not lead to the family you dreamed of, it can feel like your story has nowhere to go. Like your legacy disappeared along with the possibility of motherhood. But what if you could create a legacy that does not depend on having a child?

In this episode of The “So Now What?” Podcast, Lana shares a deeply personal reflection on what legacy really means when you are childless not by choice. Inspired by her grandfather’s 118th birthday and the stories passed down about the life he lived, she challenges the belief that legacy begins when you are gone or only matters if you are remembered by children.

Your legacy is how you show up in your life today. It is how you treat yourself, how you treat others, and how you decide to keep living even when life turned out differently than you hoped.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What a childless legacy really is, and why it matters now more than ever

• Why waiting to be remembered is keeping you from feeling fulfilled

• How to reflect your values in your day-to-day life

• A new way to define meaning and purpose after infertility

• Why you do not have to wait for someone else to tell your story

• A challenge to start building your legacy now, not later

If you have ever wondered how to create a life that feels meaningful without the children you dreamed of, this episode will speak directly to you.

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🌟 Resources and Mentions

• Free Guide: The Top 27 Things People Say When You're Childless and How to Respond Download it here: lanamanikowski.com/thingspeoplesay

• Join the Back-to-School Photo Challenge Tired of feeling invisible while everyone posts pictures of their kids? Post a photo of you and celebrate who you are in this season. Tag @lana.manikowski on Instagram to join the challenge.

• Read the Book: So Now What? by Lana Manikowski – A guide for women living childless after infertility

• Book a Thrive Call: If you are ready to stop wondering what is next and start shaping a life that feels good again, schedule your free Thrive Call here

You do not need a child to create a legacy. You just need to decide how you want to live yours.