We're Not Kidding

Ilinca conducted research on the lived experiences of childfree women for her undergraduate dissertation. We talk about her experience doing this research and what she learned from interviewing 13 childfree women residing in Western English-speaking countries. 

You can read Ilinca's dissertation here. 

You can share your thoughts and feedback with Ilinca by connecting with her on Instagram, @ilincaroibu.

Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club: wnk-club.com

This is a very special episode for me. I sat down with one of my dearest friends, Robin. For the first time in our 20-year friendship, we have an in-depth conversation about the fact that we're both childfree and what that means to us and our friendship.

Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club: wnk-club.com

Mary shares her journey of leaving the engineering field to start a coaching practice. We also talk about her experiences dating as a childfree woman and navigating the changing dynamics of friendship as friends become parents.

If you're interested in any of the topics or resources Mary and I touched on (and the ones we didn't), send her an email here and ask for her resource guide. She'll happily share the books, ideologies, and websites that have been transformative for her. You can email her at [email protected].

You can also connect with Mary on her Instagram accounts: @marybenbenek and

Liz shares her deeply personal journey navigating an unexpected experience in her childfree life. After going through something she never envisioned, she reconnects to herself and her purpose, finding contentment along the way. You won't want to miss this episode!

Liz is a wildly successful entrepreneur. She runs three businesses, all of which can be found on Instagram:

@seasaltandtwig

Keltie is a clarity coach who specializes in helping business leaders and entrepreneurs. In this episode, she shares her story and applies her clarity expertise to the topic of being childfree. 

Here are the four questions she discusses in the episode:

For even more clarity questions from Keltie, you can access her clarity guide here.

You can connect with Keltie on Instagram, LinkedIn, or through her website.

When deciding whether or not to have kids, if you're not 100% sure one way or the other, limiting beliefs can trip you up and keep you stuck from moving forward with your life. I talk through some common limiting beliefs I've seen come up concerning this decision, as well as how to identify the limiting beliefs that might be keeping you stuck and how to move through them.

Let me know what you think of this episode.

DM me on Instagram or email me your thoughts at [email protected]

Shweta is passionate about all things childfree. She has written numerous blogs and has been instrumental in bringing childfree people together in Melbourne where she lives.

Connect with Shweta on Instagram: @childfreesrbuddysmum

Watch other interviews with Shweta: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g2FkiUznVk&list=PLrKJQMlU-aAmDEG6RQ34g4h_06B85CLEN&index=3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCC_eRcxxI8&list=PLrKJQMlU-aAmDEG6RQ34g4h_06B85CLEN&index=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkAPaUqGYhg&list=PLrKJQMlU-aAmDEG6RQ34g4h_06B85CLEN&index=4

Maddie shares how she came to the decision to be childfree and the freedom she felt making that choice.

Connect with Maddie on Instagram: @bibliomaddiac

Alanna shares her insights and experiences in becoming confident in her decision to be childfree and her ability to meet people where they're at, even when they don't understand her choice. 

Connect with Alanna through her AlannaAccessories accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Etsy.

Patty shares her experience as a childfree woman and avid traveler. She's been to 75 countries and counting and doesn't have a single regret for deciding to be childfree.

Connect with Patty on Instagram and check out her amazing travel photos: @pattytraveladventures