Choose The Bear

Let's talk about money! Single and childfree people have specific concerns when it comes to living on a single income, saving for retirement, and so much more. Luckily, Dr. Jay Zigmont is the expert when it comes to childfree money and he kindly joined our pod to give us some tips and advice. I can't recommend his book enough, The Childfree Guide to Life and Money, and I hope you'll enjoy this podcast and share it with anyone who could use some good money advice!

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Dulce Vasquez is a bright, energetic presence, a courageous woman who took the plunge to run for office, and an inspirational figure who is truly living her best DINK life. It was so much fun talking to Dulce and I hope this episode inspires you. This is a great one to share with anyone who may need some inspiration to start living their best life!

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This week we're talking about national security and why we need more women and people from disinvested communities (a Laurenism that I have stolen!) in national security with CEO of Girl Security, Lauren Bean Buitta. We also talk about how we define national security and the extremely cool art exhibition they sponsored, What We Carry.

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I was so thrilled to speak with author and lovely human Nicole Louie, whose new book Others Like Me, tells the stories of childfree women all over the world. It's a wonderful look at how many different paths have lead to women choosing the childfree life. I hope you enjoy this episode and definitely buy Nicole's book!

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Dr. Dennis is a childfree educator and researcher whose expertise in childfree life, pro-natalism in the Black community, and so much more made for a really fascinating conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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Chanel Dubofsky is a writer and journalist who has written powerful pieces about life as a childfree Jewish woman. We have a great conversation about her life, reactions to her work, and there's a lot of talk about books!

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Today's guest has the best name for her organization ever. Dr. Angela L. Harris's No Bibs Burps Bottles brings together childfree Black women for community and support. This interview was so joyful and fun and I highly recommend keeping up the good times by listening to her podcast!

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Five years ago, Kerry Graham wrote a viral HuffPo piece "No I Don't Want to Have Kids and I'm Tired of Having to Explain Why Not". Today, she has learned a number of life lessons and has words of wisdom for us all. Kerry is so fun and lovely and I hope you find some joy and inspiration from this episode.

We talk about Litsy in this episode. It is the only good social media.

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If you're single, there's a good chance you have read The Single Supplement, Nicola Slawson's excellent substack. Lucky for us, she has finally written a book! Single comes out on February 11th (2025 for anyone reading this from the future... or past...) and it is really really good. I couldn't put it down and you won't be able to either. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Nicola and then preorder her book for yourself and everyone you know!

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A therapist who helps people decide if they want children? It's a thing! Today we are talking to Margaret O'Connor, an Irish therapist who does just that. We talk about the people she counsels, how they are weighing their decisions, and what she has learned along the way.

Check out Margaret's podcast, The Are Kids For Me Podcast.

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