Hello sweet friend!  This week's episode may be triggering for some women, as my guest and I talk about being a "childless woman".

  I found this amazing woman Laura Bignasco through our mutual Facebook Podcasters Group, and when I read about Laura I knew that I had to have her on my show.  Laura lives in Argentina and listening to her beautiful accent is quite soothing.  As a 47 year-old woman who always dreamed of having children, I am part of that "childless women's" group.     Laura talks so beautifully about living as "childless woman" and how she navigates the societal and cultural pressures on a daily basis.  

  Laura talks about "pronatalism", which is a term that I had never heard of, but I've definitely fallen victim to the meaning behind it in my life.

  We talk a lot about going outside of our comfort zones (which you know is a topic that I love talking about!), and we talk about the subjects of acceptance, feeling like a "whole woman" even without a child, and the grief process that comes with being a "childless woman" in today's world.

  You can find Laura on her IG page:  

https://www.instagram.com/lasnomama/

 Hearing Laura say her instagram's name in Spanish is so beautiful and really gives a visceral feeling to the contrast of the name and what it actually means. 

  I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it!

  As always, if you have 2 minutes to leave a rating a review, I'd be honored!

  Until next time my friend,

  Be well,

  XOXO,

  Katie