The Barrenesses

The Barrenesses

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The Barrenesses episodes

  • Episode 6: Childless Women in TV and Movies
    In this week’s episode, Cheryll discusses how childless women are represented in popular TV shows and movies. She explores the good, the bad and the mixed, why representation matters and how it can be improved. Email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast
    #Childless #TV #Movies #Representation
    47 min
  • Episode 4: Identifying as Childless
    In this episode, Emma talks about identifying as childless and all the complexities and emotions that go along with the label. Email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast
    #Childless #Childfree #Infertility
    29 min
  • Episode 3: Regret - A Deep Dive
    In this episode, Cheryll discusses the research around regret and happiness, who experiences regret and why, and whether childless and childfree women feel more regret. Email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast
    #Childless #Infertility #Regret
    Sources:
    https://behavioralscientist.org/what-is-the-power-of-regret-a-conversation-with-daniel-pink/
    https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/01/neurobehavioral-scientist-shows-how-people-can-overcome-regret-mental-health/
    https://www.verywellmind.com/new-research-reveals-a-key-to-reducing-feelings-of-regret-5324676
    https://jamestobinphd.com/the-psychology-of-regret/
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201205/the-psychology-regret
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/being-your-best-self/202103/6-tips-making-difficult-decisions
    https://www.inc-aus.com/jessica-stillman/researchers-collected-15000-regrets-from-around-world-their-no-1-lesson-is-just-3-words-long.html
    https://www.psypost.org/new-psychology-research-uncovers-a-hidden-source-of-regret/
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-03/learning-from-regret-daniel-pink-this-working-life/100848018
    https://www.inc-aus.com/jessica-stillman/daniel-pink-decision-making-regret-study.html
    https://www.psypost.org/new-study-confirms-many-adults-opt-for-child-free-life-without-regret/
    https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/22/adult-happiness-kids-children-childfree
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-04/research-on-childlessness-finds-majority-have-no-regrets/6912080
    https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/living-sticky-mind/202111/behind-chronic-indecisiveness-the-fear-regret
    https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/regret-aversion
    https://ifstudies.org/blog/does-having-children-make-people-happier-in-the-long-run
    https://time.com/collection/guide-to-happiness/4370344/parents-happiness-children-study/
    https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/16/does-having-children-make-you-happier-science-of-parenthood-explained.html
    https://firstthings.org/having-kids-and-happiness/
    https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/does-having-kids-make-you-happy
    https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/happiest-parents-country
    https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/may/25/women-happier-without-children-or-a-spouse-happiness-expert
    https://www.oslomet.no/en/research/featured-research/having-children-does-not-automatically-result-in-happier-life
    https://open.spotify.com/show/74udgVjx37Cx9gJxVESH4q?si=bRMLtF0STfKpIAePmzFvFQ
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IZZOTlGLVOhrulJQQMXHc?si=-ed70uarRhqj65jrZ3IyAA
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/7COOQ2fdNfBSyG0NiaBjxd?si=gS7LHLC1TrO4xcirSnfT-Q
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vKHXqiUN9rgmrJkDoscFi?si=E-MsQXEATUa9qiqpWQjoKA
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gufR3yLhbEOuKWHlK4Hlz?si=BqYiGsXQQQ-65WM7cMOeVQ
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gufR3yLhbEOuKWHlK4Hlz?si=BqYiGsXQQQ-65WM7cMOeVQ
    41 min
  • Episode 2: The Fertility Roundabout
    In our second episode, Catherine talks about the various fertility methods and treatments open to people, the ethics around these treatments and when to make the decision to stop. Email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast
    #Childless #Infertility #PregnancyLoss
    41 min
  • Episode 1: Our Stories
    In this debut episode, Catherine, Cheryll, and Emma share their journeys through infertility and pregnancy loss, leading to their childless not by choice status. Email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast
    #Childless #Infertility #PregnancyLoss
    25 min

About The Barrenesses

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What does it mean to be childless in a pro-natalist world? Catherine, Cheryll and Emma explore the difficulties, the complexities and the ＜gasp＞ joys of living a childless life after infertility and pregnancy loss. Their fortnightly podcast, airing every other Tuesday AEST, explores all the facets of living as childless women, with tears and laughs along the way. Whether it’s through thoughtful discussion or deep dives into research and stats, you’ll leave feeling enlightened and inspired to embody your authentic, empowered self.