Claiming Zero

Today’s episode comes from r/fencesitters and tackles regret. Is it worth it to have a kid so you don’t have regret? What if you regret never having kids? There is never a way to know what your life would be like with both scenarios, so how do you come to a decision? We’re going to try to answer these existential questions today!

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TW: this episode will discuss school shootings, bullying and suicide.
Today’s episode is not really a joyful topic but it’s something we both agree is necessary to discuss and educate ourselves on because while we aren’t having our own kids, these events likely impact people we love. Listen with care.

Bath, MI school bombing book: Bath Massacre: America's First School Bombing by Arnie Bernstein
Correction: Columbine was the deadliest mass shooting in a K-12 school at that time. It has sadly been surpassed since then.
Updated math from Vanessa: 0.17% of 100,000 is 170 (far too many)
If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of self harm or suicide we encourage you to reach out by dialing 988

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Our guest today is Andrea! She comes to us from our Childfree book club on Patreon and she loves reading. But our biggest fascination comes from the stories of the more than 300 kids her mom has fostered over decades. Follow her on IG @childfree_andhappy

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On today’s episode, Vanessa is giving us the Hoedown Throwdown low down on the life of the talented Miley Cyrus! From her start as Hannah Montana to her spicy past and fashionable present. Warning: Daliyce gets overly excited about one of her favorite artists and can’t control herself at times. Sorry. 

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Today, Daliyce is sharing two different Reddit posts from two different subreddits that have the same theme: communication. We’re talking about a trend we’ve seen lately of relationships breaking down over people not having the emotional maturity to really communicate properly. 

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We’ve all heard the Bingo: “you’re going to die alone”. And we all have different responses to that comment. But what if deep down we are a little concerned about dying alone? Today we get deep and unpack these thoughts!

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Today's Childfree guest, Dilly, was suggested by you our listeners! Dilly is a flight attendant with a husband and 4 cute fur babies. You can follow her @childfreeblessings

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Once in a while, an actor comes across our screen and we can’t quite remember their name. But with good reason! They play such iconic and memorable characters that consume their identity, we forget they’re just acting. That is the incomparable Sarah Paulson!

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On today’s episode, Vanessa brings a fun topic about pets and grandparents. For some childfree people, having a pet is as far into parenthood they’ll go. But what about their parents? Do your parents appreciate your fur babies as much as you do?

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As childfree people, we know there’s so much more about each other than not wanting kids, so today we’re getting personal and sharing some of those things. It’s Q&A time! Share your responses with us, we’d love to know more about our listeners!

HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY VANESSA!

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