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Meet Jody Day, an icon, an inspiration, and a pioneer in creating community for non-parents 💝 From the episode: - how Jody worked through her childless grief to feel as childfree as if she’d chosen it - why everyone along the non-parent spectrum needs to unite to fight against the powers of pronatalism - Alterkin, Jody’s innovative, in-person, intergenerational community of non-parents who vow to support each other as they age We are Childfree is an independent podcast and we rely on community support to keep going. Please consider becoming a Dolly Patron, starting at €5 a month. You’ll get full episodes, exclusive portraits, access to the chat and free childfree stories straight to your inbox. Help us get to 2000 members, to cover the costs of celebrating and supporting childfree lives for one more year! Find out how to become a Dolly Patron at wearechildfree.substack.com 🔗 Links Find Jody at Gateway Elderwomen  Book: Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed: Sixteen Writers on The Decision Not To Have Kids - edited by Meghan Daum Book: The Baby Matrix: Why Freeing Our Minds From Outmoded Thinking About Parenthood & Reproduction Will Create a Better World - Laura Carroll Book: No One Talks About This Stuff - edited by Kat Brown Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

We spill the childfree tea on the complicated feelings that come up when we find out our friends are pregnant. It’s something almost all of us will face at some point - so we surveyed the childfree community to get the truth about the topic! Then, in a re-released Ask WAC chat, we rally round a couple whose friend groups are now full of parents, with little time for anything but their kids. This is such a tricky problem, so we tapped the We are Childfree community hive mind for some stellar support and amazing advice! If you’d like more support making and keeping friends, you can join Zoë and a small group of childfree cheerleaders for a live workshop to feel seen, supported, and connected - especially when your friendships are shifting 🤗 Links Childfree Cheer Camp Presents: Navigating Friendships 🤗 Survey: Navigating Friendships 🤗 Help us help you! Podcast: Claiming Zero - Friendship Before and After Kids Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

Maria Coffey has lived A LIFE. She started travelling in her teens, desparate to escape safe, settled life in the UK and see the world. From Morocco to Malawi to the remote Solomon Islands, Maria’s adventures have taken her to places and people she never would have experienced had she had children. Now 73, Maria looks back on a life full of love and loss, of risks and rewards - but no regrets! Follow Maria on Instagram and read her memor Instead: Navigating the Adventures of a Childfree Life (a We are Childfree book club favourite!) Join your community of childfree cheerleaders and sign up for a We are Childfree membership today! Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

A listener asks: what do you say when a child asks, do you have kids? This one goes out to all the cool aunts, childcare professionals, and our wonderful childfree community who offered such great advice! If you have a problem you'd like the community's help with, email [email protected] with "Ask WAC" as the subject line. Questions from We are Childfree members get priority! To jump the queue, get episodes a week early, and find your community of childfree cheerleaders, join us at www.wearechildfree.com/join/ 🙌 Links Winery: Vinarija Bošković A Bit Fruity podcast: Christian Indoctrination in Homeschooling The New York Times: Women Who Said No to Motherhood Story: Mary Gay, 79, USA We are Childfree: Share Your Story #DefundPawPatrol Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

OK this one’s a doozy! Even if you’re sure you want kids, society’s going to try and pressure you to doubt yourself and change your mind. And when that happens, how do you separate those external influences from your true heart’s desire. We offer some guidance, with the help of our wonderful childfree community! If you have a problem you'd like the community's help with, email [email protected] with "Ask WAC" as the subject line. Questions from We are Childfree members get priority! To jump the queue, get episodes a week early, and find your community of childfree cheerleaders, join us at www.wearechildfree.com/join/ 🙌 Links Podcast: No regrets, with 78 year-old childfree trailblazer Marcia Drut-Davis Masterclass: Create Your Childfree Life Vision Book: The Baby Matrix Podcast: Don’t fear regret, with Orna Donath Podcast: Kids or Childfree Podcast: Navigating ambivalence, with clarity coach Keltie Maguire Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

We rally round a childfree couple whose friend groups are now full of parents, with little time for anything but their kids. This is such a tricky problem that we’ve all either faced or one day will, so we tapped the We are Childfree community hive mind for some stellar support and amazing advice! If you have a problem you'd like the community's help with, email [email protected] with "Ask WAC" as the subject line. Questions from We are Childfree members get priority! To jump the queue, get episodes a week early, and find your community of childfree cheerleaders, join us at www.wearechildfree.com/join/ 🙌 Links Study: Parents spend more time with children now than they did 50 years ago The Cut: Adorable Little Detonators Report: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation Meetup Group: Cape Coral Childfree Women Book: We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships Childfree Trip: Belize: Jungles, Mayans & Manatees With Zoe Book: Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

“Now I wish I'd never brought it up but mostly I'm sad and feel quite alone.” We help out a childfree woman whose partner is pushing back against her decision to get permanent birth control surgery. There’s tons of great advice from the childfree community here, about negotiating this tricky subject with your partner, what to do if they seem to be sitting on the fence, and owning what is ultimately your choice, for your life. If you have a problem you'd like the community's help with, email [email protected] with "Ask WAC" as the subject line. Questions from We are Childfree members get priority! To jump the queue, get episodes a week early, and find your community of childfree cheerleaders, join us at www.wearechildfree.com/join/ 🙌 Links Childfree Stories: My Body Their Choice Podcast: Don’t fear regret, with Orna Donath Journal: Do childfree people regret their choice? Journal: Happy World Vasectomy Day! Resource: The Childfree Friendly Doctors List Resource: Sterilisation Binder Guide Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

Ever wondered how van life or any kind of long term travel really works? Like, practically speaking? In this episode we answer a great question from a day one supporter about how to downsize for a life of adventure. Listen in to hear... 💪 Our brutal Marie-Kondo-on-steroids approach to shedding stuff 🗺️ The logistics of long term travel without a home base 🔮 How Essentialism (not Minimalism) helped us focus on what really matters 📚 And some big news (HUGE) from the We are Childfree team! If you're worried about facing unwelcome questions this festive season, check out our FREE Childfree Holiday Survival Guide 🤶👍 Links Podcast: Cool aunt energy, with environmentalist, atheist and big, blended family member Marie Fisher Podcast: Life done differently, with Lisa Jansen Masterclass: Create Your Childfree Life Vision Book: Vagabonding by Rolf Potts Book: How to Be Childfree by We are Childfree! Sign up for updates 🙌 If you have a problem you'd like the community's help with, email [email protected] with "Ask WAC" as the subject line. Questions from We are Childfree members get priority! To jump the queue, get episodes a week early, and find your community of childfree cheerleaders, join us at www.wearechildfree.com/join/ 🙌 Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to a very special episode, part 2 of our AWA - Ask WAC Anything 🙌 We welcome your questions about how to live your best childfree life and this vital project. Listen in to hear... 💝 How to navigate friendships and dating when you're childfree 😱 What to do if you fear aging alone 🦸‍♀️ The We are Childfree origin story 🧌 The worst trolls and how they'll never stop us! If you're worried about facing unwelcome questions this festive season, check out our FREE Childfree Holiday Survival Guide 🤶👍 Links Podcast: Don’t fear regret, with Orna Donath Podcast: The Search for Close Connections: Making Friends in Your 40s "They were best mates. Then one had a baby, while the other struggled. Two brutally honest takes on what happens when motherhood affects friendship" in The Guardian Childfree Wealth Die With Zero Podcast: You are enough, with Dr Kate Tomas We are Childfree: Building Bridges If you have a problem you'd like the community's help with, email [email protected] with "Ask WAC" as the subject line. Questions from We are Childfree members get priority! To jump the queue, get episodes a week early, and find your community of childfree cheerleaders, join us at www.wearechildfree.com/join/ 🙌 Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to a very special episode, part 1 of our AWA - Ask WAC Anything 🙌 We welcome your questions about us, our relationship, our childfree choices! Listen in to hear... 🍻 How Zoë and James met 🤪 How we've handled being "different" 💸 Who we're leaving our money to in our wills 🚐 And what it's REALLY like living in a van! If you're worried about facing unwelcome questions this festive season, check out our FREE Childfree Holiday Survival Guide 🤶👍 This podcast was brought to you by the generous support of the We are Childfree member community, who get to hear it before anyone else. Thank you so much for your support 🙏 Links Masterclass: Create Your Childfree Life Vision Podcast: Marie Forleo X Liz Gilbert "People say you’ll know – but will I regret not having children?" in The Guardian  Population Matters Myvoicemychoice.org Die With Zero If you have a question or problem you'd like the community's help with, email hello@wearechildfree with "Ask WAC" as the subject line, and we'll tap into the childfree hive mind for a future episode! 🐝 Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

This is a very special episode of the podcast! I interviewed Orna Donath, the author of Regretting Motherhood, for an exclusive We are Childfree member event, and our conversation was so full of inspiration and insight that I had to share a preview with you all. Listen in to hear how… 🔥 Regret often comes from societal pressures, not from our own choices 🔥 Choosing not to have children can be a radical act 🔥 We’re not the first! We’re continuing the legacy of women who’ve chosen to live childfree for generations This podcast was brought to you by the generous support of the We are Childfree member community. To hear the full interview and get invites to exclusive member events, join our community of childfree cheerleaders at wearechildfree.com/join Thank you so much for your support 🙏 Links 🔮 Live Masterclass: Create Your Childfree Life Vision 🔮 Read Regretting Motherhood by Orna Donath Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

Meet Lydia, a 53-year-old childfree trailblazer who welcomed us into her wonderful home in Athens, Greece, and opened up about her two decade journey to fulfilment. Her story has so much to teach us, especially that it’s never too late to embrace who you are and create the life that’s right for you 💖 This podcast was brought to you by the generous support of the We are Childfree member community. To hear the full interview, and unlock a beautiful portrait of Lydia living her best life in Athens, join our community of childfree cheerleaders at wearechildfree.com/join Thank you so much for your support 🙏 Links 🔮 Live Masterclass: Create Your Childfree Life Vision 🔮 Portrait: “If there is something I regret, it is the fact that for so many years, I just didn’t know who I was.” - Lydia, Greece Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

How do you decide whether to have kids or not? That's the question from a self-proclaimed fencesitter that we put to the We are Childfree community for this classic episode of Ask WAC! (Originally published as a bonus episode on August 28, 2023) How can you even imagine life as a parent? How do you separate external pressures from your own inner feelings? Listen to find out! If you have a problem you'd like the community's help with, email [email protected] with "Ask WAC" as the subject line. Questions from We are Childfree members get priority! To jump the queue, get episodes a week early, and find your community of childfree cheerleaders, join us at www.wearechildfree.com/join/ 🙌 Links "My choice to be childfree is important to me, because I have a very special relationship with my body.” - Léa, Berlin Podcast: No regrets, with 78 year-old childfree trailblazer Marcia Drut-Davis Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother by Peggy O'Donnell Heffington Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

How do you decide whether to have kids or not? That's the question from a self-proclaimed fencesitter that we put to the We are Childfree community for this classic episode of Ask WAC! (Originally released as bonus episode on July 28, 2023) How can you even imagine life as a parent? How do you separate external pressures from your own inner feelings? Listen to find out! If you have a problem you'd like the community's help with, email [email protected] with "Ask WAC" as the subject line. Questions from We are Childfree members get priority! To jump the queue, get episodes a week early, and find your community of childfree cheerleaders, join us at www.wearechildfree.com/join/ 🙌 Links "My choice to be childfree is important to me, because I have a very special relationship with my body.” - Léa, Berlin Podcast: No regrets, with 78 year-old childfree trailblazer Marcia Drut-Davis Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother by Peggy O'Donnell Heffington Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

Do childfree people ever regret their decision? That's the burning question we put to the We are Childfree community for this classic episode of Ask WAC! (Originally released as a bonus episode on June 14, 2023) How many childfree people experience regret? Where does that regret come from? What does it feel like? Listen to find out! If you have a problem you'd like the community's help with, email [email protected] with "Ask WAC" as the subject line. Questions from We are Childfree members get priority! To jump the queue, get episodes a week early, and find your community of childfree cheerleaders, join us at www.wearechildfree.com/join/ 🙌 Links MSU study confirms: 1 in 5 adults don’t want children — and they don’t regret it later Childfree by Choice: The Movement Redefining Family and Creating a New Age of Independence by Dr Amy Blackstone Podcast: No regrets, with 78 year-old childfree trailblazer Marcia Drut-Davis Regrets, hot and cold on The History of Emotions Blog Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe