Claiming Zero

Today Vanessa reads from r/fencesitters that was posted by someone seriously reconsidering the idea of having children after adopting a new puppy! This is a topic often discussed by both parents and the childfree. Is having a pet similar to having kids or are we comparing apples to crocodiles?

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Today we have Part 2 of a great topic  from Season 1 Ep 29; Daliyce and Vanessa are discussing current TV and Movies and how they represent the childfree community. Potential spoilers ahead!
FYI: this was recorded prior to Hulu’s HIMYF season finale, where the fates of Val & Charlie are revealed.
Link to ABC article 

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This week we’re chatting with a childfree couple! Angela knew she’d be better off without children after spending time caregiving for parents and then devoting time to parent herself and her inner child. Jack is a scientist involved with climate change and sees academia as a profession that just doesn’t fit well with being a parent. Their biggest advice to other couples? Keep checking in with each other and confirm you’re still on the same childfree page!

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This week Vanessa tells the story of the fastest woman on 4 wheels, Jessi Combs! When we say being Childfree means more time for hobbies, we mean keeping house plants alive, but this woman decided her “hobby” would set her on the path to break the women’s land speed record! What have you done today?!

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It’s our first crossover episode and we’re teaming up with the Basic and Boujie Podcast! All four of us are sharing our thoughts on a Reddit post brought to the group by Daliyce and r/childfree. Follow Basic and Boujie on YouTube & IG @basicandboujiepodcast

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This week we’ve found yet another reason to live Childfree. If we’re lucky enough, we’ll grow old and experience many of life’s adventures in our Golden Years. Without children, we think that experience gets a lot better. But, that’s just our opinion ;)

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Today Dane joins the pod and shares his deep passion and joy for the childfree community! He’s so excited about it, he even wrote a book! Check him and his book out @forgethavingkidsimhavingfun

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Todays episode involves two big passions for Daliyce: living Childfree and Dance. She shares the life and legacy of Martha Graham, the mother of Modern dance and a true icon in the dance world. Do you have a passion that’s purposefully enveloped your life thanks to living without kids? Share it with us!

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The Reddit topic today comes from r/AITA and it’s not even specific to being Childfree. Do you feel like you’re expected to babysit on a whim because you have “so much time”? Have you ever been left out of your family plans simply because you’re “other”? It’s another discussion about being the outcast and fighting back for yourself. 

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You know you don’t want kids, but how do you make sure it doesn’t happen? Today Vanessa & Daliyce are talking birth control and abortion. Then we’re joined by Haley, who recently underwent sterilization surgery. Everyone has their own way of deciding how not to have kids, so let’s remember to respect those choices. 

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