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In this week's episode of Spinsterhood Reimagined, I talk to journalist, author, editor, thought leader and podcaster, Ruby Warrington. 

Ruby latest book 'Women Without Kids' will be published in the spring but is available to pre-order now. She is the creator of the term ‘Sober Curious’, and the author of the 2018 book and million download podcast of the same name. Her work on the subject has spearheaded a global movement to reevaluate our relationship to alcohol. Her other books include ‘Material Girl, Mystical World’ and ‘The Sober Curious Reset’. With more than 20 years’ experience as a lifestyle journalist and editor, Ruby is known as an astute culture commentator and thought leader. She's also the founder of self-publishing imprint, Numinous Books. 

In this episode, Ruby and I talk about the three motivators that drove her to write Women Without Kids; the nuances of not having children and her theory of the 'motherhood spectrum’; and how the desire to be a parent is something that can be ever-changing over the course of someone’s life.    

We also talk about the importance of being supported when making the often complex decision of whether or not to have a baby; how women without kids are diminished in society; and how childfree women can often be seen as ‘selfish’, especially when they prioritise and spend time on their personal growth.    

Ruby and I also talk about Orna Donath’s studies on women who regret having kids, as well as our own feelings around being told we’ll regret not becoming mothers; the healing that Ruby has done with her own mother as a result of writing her book; and how she feels now that the book is about to be birthed into the world!

Finally, we talk about Ruby’s love of astrology; how the term ‘woowoo’ is being reclaimed; Ruby’s meditation and yoga practices; and her platform, The Numinous.  

Follow Ruby on Instagram: @rubywarrington

Find out more at Ruby’s website:
https://www.rubywarrington.com/

Pre-Order ‘Women Without Kids’ (UK Link):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Women-Without-Kids-Revolutionary-Sisterhood-ebook/dp/B0B19DQ3K3 

Pre-Order ‘Women Without Kids’ (US Link):
https://www.amazon.com/Women-Without-Kids-Revolutionary-Sisterhood/dp/1683649273 

Listen to Ruby’s podcast, Sober Curious, on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3GukloeJytj

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