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Hi, it's Natalie here. After a bit of a summer pause (thanks to some tech drama), I’m thrilled to be back with a truly special episode. This one was recorded live at the Green Man Festival, on the Pandemonium Stage in Einstein’s Garden, and it’s a conversation I’ve been dreaming about for a long time. If you've been to a festival over the summer and think this type of conversation would fit, do let me know. Feel free to leave a comment wherever you listen or scroll to the bottom to find out more.
We tackled one of the most common yet complicated questions many of us face:
“So, do you have kids?”
It seems innocent, but for so many, it opens the door to grief, awkwardness, and a whole lot of emotional weight. In this episode, we explore why that question can hurt and what we might ask instead.
I was joined by four incredible guests who generously shared their personal stories and wisdom on stage:
If you're ever unsure of what to say instead of “Do you have kids?”, here are a few suggestions we shared:
And most importantly: ask twice. Sometimes people need that second invitation to feel safe opening up.
Have a listen to my chat with Shema previously - way back in 2022
What do I need to think about when going abroad for donor treatment? • The Fertility Podcast
Let’s keep the conversation goingThank you to our show sponsor One Day Tests.
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Hi, it's Natalie here. After a bit of a summer pause (thanks to some tech drama), I’m thrilled to be back with a truly special episode. This one was recorded live at the Green Man Festival, on the Pandemonium Stage in Einstein’s Garden, and it’s a conversation I’ve been dreaming about for a long time. If you've been to a festival over the summer and think this type of conversation would fit, do let me know. Feel free to leave a comment wherever you listen or scroll to the bottom to find out more.
We tackled one of the most common yet complicated questions many of us face:
“So, do you have kids?”
It seems innocent, but for so many, it opens the door to grief, awkwardness, and a whole lot of emotional weight. In this episode, we explore why that question can hurt and what we might ask instead.
I was joined by four incredible guests who generously shared their personal stories and wisdom on stage:
If you're ever unsure of what to say instead of “Do you have kids?”, here are a few suggestions we shared:
And most importantly: ask twice. Sometimes people need that second invitation to feel safe opening up.
Have a listen to my chat with Shema previously - way back in 2022
What do I need to think about when going abroad for donor treatment? • The Fertility Podcast
Let’s keep the conversation goingThank you to our show sponsor One Day Tests.
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