Today's conversation has been a loooong time coming! So many of your questions over the last 2 years have swirled around whether or not to become a parent, or seeking #parenthoodclarity. Since Shandy is far from qualified to give you advice on the matter, we're thrilled to be joined by clarity coach Keltie Maguire who also happens to be #ChildfreeByChoice. Obviously none of us can answer this deeply personal question for you, but what we can do is have a conversation. We chat about everything from how Keltie came to make her decision, the shades of grey of uncertainty, "but who will look after you when you're old", and our thoughts on regret. Just as this is personal for you, it's personal for Shandy, too, so please respect us and each other when discussing.

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Time Stamps:

0:00 - Welcome To Clarity Coach Keltie Maguire!

3:07 - Getting To Know Keltie

5:03 - When And How Did She Decide To Be Childfree?

14:07 - Does She Get This Question As A Clarity Coach?

17:30 - How Much Does She Think Her Lifestyle Has Informed Her Decision?

20:30 - Her Thoughts On The Following: "Having a baby is like getting a tattoo on your face. You really need to be certain it’s what you want before you commit.”

24:44 - Does She Find People Get Defensive When They Hear Her Choice?

26:01 - Advice For Dealing With Friends And Family Who Judge Or Don't Accept Your Choice?

29:03 - How Did Her Parents/In-Laws Handle Her Choice?

31:24 - "But You Would Make Such Great Parents"

33:36 - "But Who Will Look After You When You're Old?"

36:23 - Freedom

39:28 - The Happiness Quotient

43:27 - Why Is It Such An Emotional Topic?

45:06 - Regret

51:45 - What Are Her Husband's Feelings?

55:06 - The State Of The World

1:01:54 - Are We Overthinking This?

1:04:52 - Shandy Debrief

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