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Should I have kids? If you're on the fence about whether or not to have kids, this is your podcast. Each week, host and Clarity Coach, Keltie Maguire, will interview a wide-ranging host of different voices — from best-selling authors to outdoor adventurers to health experts — about their personal Kids or Childfree decision and the topics that run alongside this choice. From new and long-time moms to the currently ambivalent to those who are childfree by choice, you'll get to hear the answers ...
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Childfree Latinas: you’re not alone. You're a movement! This podcast is here to make that loud and clear. Hosted by speaker and community builder Paulette Erato, this Spanglish show digs into what it really means to choose a life sin hijos in a culture that treats motherhood like an obligation. But we don’t stop there! LVMC pushes past the surface-level “childfree” conversation and into the messy, cultural beliefs we were all raised with: the silence, the guilt, the constant self-sacrifice, ...
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We're Not Kidding

Anna Marie Olson

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People have been opting out of parenthood for a long time, yet being childfree still feels taboo. This podcast is devoted to sharing the stories of the childfree and breaking the stigma. As a life coach, I am passionate about helping women feel empowered and confident in their decision not to have kids. I'll share stories, tips, and ideas to help you live your best childfree life. You can connect with me on Instagram: @coachannaolson (https://www.instagram.com/coachannaolson/) Join our priva ...
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The Childfree Connection

Rick & Veronica

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Season Two Coming Soon! ✴️ Do you ever wonder what childfree life REALLY looks and feels like? Sure there are the party days and good times of your 20s and 30s (which we both crushed btw) but what about when things start to "slow down" at 50? Is fun still a priority? Does the worry about the elder years increase or decrease? Does regret set in or fade into oblivion? Do friendships change? Is building community with new childfree friends possible? We are a happy childfree couple living in Aus ...
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DINKWAP Show

Rem & Alvia

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Join Rem and Alvia as they navigate the joys and perils of adulthood as a married millennial DINK couple in the Philippines, while also trying to break the stigma against the DINK lifestyle or being childless by choice. We tackle challenges like facing adult responsibilities, managing finances, growing careers, breaking generational traumas, generating social impact, cultivating relationships, and determining who should be washing the dishes. DINKWAP stands for Dual-Income No Kids with a Pod ...
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A podcast for women (and even men) with an honest voice about the realities of living without children. It is my mission to provide a platform for this global group, to create a supportive environment & community for the Childless and Childfree to share our stories and experiences.(un)Ripe is a vibrant, supportive community hosted by me, Jo Vraca. Each fortnight, I speak with women and men, counsellors, spinsters, hypnotherapists, journalists, authors, women who are in the middle of grief, o ...
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The Are Kids For Me Podcast

Margaret O Connor

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This podcast is for you if are asking yourself 'Are Kids For Me'? And if you have already answered no to that question. I will be talking to a wide range of people in Ireland about their experience of answering this question, including people who have said yes, no and who still don't know. I hope you find it useful in answering your own question and would love to help build a community of childfree people in Ireland.
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This is Rescue Dog Love, a rescue community podcast for those who are passionate about rescue, - because dogs, they rescue us right back. Each week we bring on a member of the dog rescue community to talk about their passion for rescue dogs and how their life has never been the same. Rescue Dog Love is a project by Yamini Coen, who is in deep love with her rescue dog Queenie. To keep up with the Rescue Dog Love podcast, you can follow us at www.rescuedoglove.com or on Instagram @rescuedogloveca.
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The Happy Vagina

Mika Simmons

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The Happy Vagina with host Mika Simmons is a podcast dedicated to celebrating those who have made a difference in women’s health, equality and relationships. Each week we chat to an inspiring human being as they explore the experiences that completely changed their outlook - promising not only to educate but also entertain and enlighten. Season 5 launched in August 2022 with the phenomenal Kate Walsh, Jennifer Grey, Caterina Scorsone, Salma El-Wardany, Judy Joo, Nell Hudson, Amanda Abbington ...
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In this conversation, Keltie Maguire is joined by We Are Childfree founder, Zoë Noble, for a conversation that's a celebration of the childfree choice. Hear them discuss: The inspiration behind We Are Childfree and why Zoë personally chose the childfree path How friendships — and especially those with parents — can evolve over time How to cultivate…
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In this episode, Keltie Maguire discusses some of the key themes and insights that have come up in her private and group coaching sessions during Season 6 of The Kids or Childfree Podcast, as well as episodes from Season 6 that address these topics. You'll hear her discuss: Why it's important to focus on what you do know, rather than what you don't…
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In this conversation, Keltie sits down with transracial adoptee, author, and advocate, Melissa Guida-Richards, for a conversation about adoption, and the considerations prospective adoptive parents need to make. They discuss: Melissa's personal experience as an adoptee, and why it's critical that we listen to and learn from adoptees. The key questi…
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In this episode, Keltie is joined by past guest, Anne Wennhold — a 91-year-old who is childfree by choice — for a special "Ask Anne" Q&A. Keltie and Anne discuss... Why the 70s and 80s were the best years of Anne's life. Why Anne often finds it difficult relating to other people her age. How we can handle the difficulties and challenges that inevit…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Buen día mi gente, and welcome to La Vida Más Chévere de Childfree Latinas. The #1 Spanglish podcast for childfree Latinas y Latines helping us liberate ourselves from the toxic cultural brainwashing we all grew up with, so that we can design our best lives instead. Support the show Like what you hear? Reach …
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Thanks to our proudly racist government, it's now open season to hunt people with brown skin. So I've made a decision to disassociate with platforms that support this. And that's why you won't hear this podcast on Spotify anymore. Free Palestine, Free Congo and Free Sudan. Support the show Like what you hear?…
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In this episode, Keltie is joined by friend, Lisa Patterson, who shares how her and her partner are navigating parenting roles in a way that goes against traditional norms. Hear Keltie and Lisa discuss... How Lisa made the decision to become a parent, despite it not having been a part of her life's "success criteria" How she and her partner have co…
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In this solo episode, Keltie shares recent musings, insights, and reflections about her choice to stay childfree. She's sharing... How her and Chris's aging parents' needs are intersecting with their decision not to have kids. The changing seasons of friendships, and how things ebb and flow with and without kids in the picture. How she personally f…
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In this latest podcast episode, Keltie Maguire speaks with Helen Taylor — feminist, retired university professor, and writer — about her choice to live a childfree life and her new memoir, Childless by Choice: The Meaning and Legacy of a Childfree Life. Keltie and Helen discuss: Helen's personal journey of childfree living, including the influences…
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We're back for another episode of our Dear Former Fence-Sitter series with mom, therapist, and former fence-sitter, Amanda E. White, where we're answering questions that include... I feel like having a child will mean a more fulfilled life, but I can't seem to focus on anything but the downsides of parenthood. What should I do? If I don't like othe…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Our final trailer comes from one of the most hard working boricuas in podcasting. Yesenia Bocanegra has FOUR podcasts, one of which is in Spanish. Today, you’ll enjoy Creative Made. Welcome to Creative Made Podcast! 🎙️ I'm Yesenia Bocanegra, a video podcast content creation coach, and your host. This is where…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! If you liked Mafe’s Salazar’s Childfree Latina Summer guest spot a few months ago, then you’re gonna love From Tourist To Local: Reinventing Yourself. Big life changes can feel like stepping into a new city without a plan… Exciting, overwhelming, and full of unknowns. But what if you could go from feeling lik…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Remember the episode Go Confidently with Julie DeLucca-Collins? That’s from DEEP in the archives. Such good times. Julie’s show is all about raising your confidence in all areas of your life, including your podcast! Welcome to Casa De Confidence, the go-to podcast for women who are ready to stop playing small…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Your sex education was probably trash. Make up for it with Danielle Bezalel, MPH’s Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education How do I stay in the moment and truly enjoy sex? What’s stopping me from orgasming with my partner? I’m ready to explore my kinks and fantasies in the bedroom; where do I star…
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In this conversation, we hear from writer and researcher, Laura Carroll, about how societal and cultural narratives — including pronatalist beliefs — influence and shape our Kids or Childfree desires and the choices we ultimately make. Keltie and Laura... Delve into the complexities of choosing a childfree life, and the idea of "shifting sureness".…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Like the idea of a book club but never feel like you can keep up? Then a bite sized book club is exactly what you need! Enter She Well Read. For well read baddies who love books, pop culture, and everything in between. Best friends Lana and Sam are figuring out how to fit reading into their busy lives—and the…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Only 8% of Latines hold masters degrees or higher. Dra. Yvette Martínez-Vu wants to help raise those numbers, but do so sustainably for the individual. The Signal Award-winning Grad School Femtoring Podcast provides first-generation BIPOC students and professionals with conversations about graduate school and…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! If you've ever suffered a devastating loss, or know someone who has, GRIEF AND LIGHT is the podcast you've been searching for: This space was created for you by someone who gets it – your grief, your foundation-shattering reality, and the question of what the heck do we do with the shattered pieces of life an…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Our Latina Lens is all about representation, a familiar theme for LVMC. Hosted by Mónika Aldarondo, a professional photographer and former art teacher. Who is your favorite Latina or Latine photographer? Latina/e photographers have been contributing to the visual narrative of the United States for over a hund…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Continuing the Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month, today's trailer is brought to you by Jacqueline Vazquez: The Inspired by Jacqueline podcast is meant to focus on creating a refreshing and safe space for women, like you, who are struggling with entrepreneurship, faith, or infertility. Stay tuned for Heart-to-H…
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In this conversation, Keltie Maguire and therapist Lia Avellino explore the intricate relationship between motherhood, identity, and grief. You'll hear them discuss: The evolving nature of desire, the cultural narratives surrounding parenthood, and the importance of self-discovery in navigating these experiences. The coexistence of joy and grief in…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! We're celebrating Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month the Latinas In Podcasting way with the 2025 LIP Virtual Summit. So YOU get to hear some new trailers from some of our speakers. First on deck is Bianca Alba, or as you might know her from Childfree Latina Summer, This Latina Travels. Enjoy the trailer as Bian…
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In this conversation, writer and creative, Carrie Hauskens, shares her deeply personal journey of infertility, loss, and the decision she made — after 8 years of trying to have children — to embrace a childfree life. Keltie and her discuss: Carrie's unwavering desire to become a mom — and the beliefs she held about life with kids. The heartbreaking…
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In this episode of the podcast, Keltie speaks with Katie Palazzo, a stay-at-home mom to two (soon-to-be three) kids, about her journey from adventure-seeker to stay-at-home mom. They discuss: Why Katie and her husband chose for Katie to stay at home with their kids. The aspects of the "trad wife" movement that rile Katie up the most Why being a sta…
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In this conversation, The Auntie Bulletin creator, Lisa Sibbett, discusses her journey to becoming an auntie and the profound role that aunties play in the lives of children and families. Keltie and Lisa discuss: Lisa's decision to remain childfree and how her experiences have shaped her understanding of community, caregiving, and the importance of…
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Join hosts Rem and Alvia on The DINKWAP Show as they welcome longtime friends David and Liz for a candid conversation about the quirks and memories of youthful crushes and the passage of time. From nostalgic stories of school days and secret admirers to reflections on personal growth, ambition, and the ties that bind friendships, this episode offer…
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Join hosts Rem and Alvia on this candid episode of the DINKWAP Show as they explore the delicate dance of social interactions. The duo shares personal stories about awkward encounters, forgotten names, and the framework of making conversation when you'd rather be anywhere else. With special guest appearance by Bea and Cesca, this episode dives into…
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In this episode, Keltie Maguire discusses some of the key themes and insights that have come up in her private and group coaching sessions during Season 5 of The Kids or Childfree Podcast, as well as episodes from Season 5 that address these topics. You'll hear her discuss: Why this choice is going to put your relationship under a microscope. How t…
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In this candid and humorous episode of the DINKWAP Show, hosts Rem and Alvia sit down with guests Cesca and Bea to explore the challenges and joys of building meaningful friendships as adults. The conversation delves into how we change throughout different life stages and why finding people who accept our current selves—not just who we were in coll…
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In this heartwarming episode of the DINKWAP Show, hosts Rem and Alvia welcome special guests Cesca and Bea to discuss the transformative experience of pursuing sports in adulthood. The four friends share their journey of meeting through aerial hoop classes and how this unconventional sport created lasting bonds between them. From overcoming initial…
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In this conversation, writer and author of The Mother Code, Ruthie Ackerman, shares her personal journey from being childfree to becoming a mother, exploring the complexities of motherhood, societal expectations, and the emotional struggles that accompany the decision to have children. You'll hear Ruthie and Keltie discuss: How Ruthie decided to pu…
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In this solo episode of the Kids or Childfree Podcast, Keltie shares four key beliefs that she had to shift in order to embrace her childfree choice. You'll hear her discuss: The myth of the lightbulb moment. Why she needed to debunk the idea of there being a right and wrong choice. Why it was key to remember that there is more than one path to a h…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Ep 92 - Imagine immigrating to the US as a child, becoming a public health servant, and landing in Puerto Rico during a Zika outbreak. For eldest daughter and first gen Latina Bianca Alba, that's simply been her life thus far. As the host of This Latina Travels, Bianca inspires all of us to voyage beyond our …
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In this conversation, Keltie is speaking with mom, essayist, and author, Elissa Strauss, about her book 'When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others'. Hear her and Keltie discuss: Elissa's personal experience with motherhood, including the parts she was most afraid of. The complexities of caregiving, particularly in the context of moth…
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Join hosts Rem and Alvia of The DINKWAP Show as they delve into their Taiwan travel experiences beyond tourist highlights. In this thoughtful episode, the duo shares insights about Taiwan's refreshingly balanced culinary scene, where even desserts and milk tea offer just the right sweetness compared to their sugar-heavy Filipino counterparts. They …
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In this conversation, fertility expert, Dr. Amanda Adeleye, MD, is sharing the fertility knowledge you need to feel empowered in your Kids or Childfree decision. This includes... Common fertility myths and misconceptions The role of age in fertility, including when your fertility starts to decline How likely it really is to become pregnant in your …
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Have you ever played childfree bingo? If you're a childfree person, then the answer is probably, sadly, yes. But for the uninitiated, childfree bingo is a snarky reaction to the irritatingly recurrent questions and responses we receive when we reveal we don't have or want kids. They're so frequent and common …
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Join Rem and Alvia in this heartfelt episode of The DINKWAP Show as they recount their memorable trip to Taipei. Follow along as Rem experiences his first international journey, from the initial nervousness at immigration to discovering the perfect balance of urban convenience and natural beauty that Taiwan offers. The hosts share their authentic f…
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In this conversation, Keltie Maguire speaks with shawdeez, Ph.D. (he/they), a queer and trans parent, about their journey to parenthood and the transformative experiences that awaited them on the other side of having a child. shawndeez shares... The impact of societal gender norms, both on shawndeez's feelings about parenthood and in how these norm…
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In this episode, Keltie speaks with yogi, movement coach, model, and retreat facilitator, Charlotte Holmes, about her journey as a childfree individual and the role self-discovery plays in the Kids or Childfree choice. You'll hear about: Charlotte's early decision to remain childfree, and why she's never wavered, despite being confronted with chall…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! What's it like to be both a childfree Latina and a Venezuelan transplant to the Great White North? Mafe Salazar knows a little something about that. Even though she might be in the "tourist season" of her entrepreneurial journey, Mafe shares how moving from Venezuela to Canada, navigating the challenges of im…
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Join hosts Rem and Alvia as they dive into a Reddit thread about things in the Philippines that are unreasonably expensive. From local travel costing more than international trips, to the healthcare system that puts lives at risk, to the struggle of eating healthy on a budget - the duo shares personal experiences and candid insights about everyday …
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In the conversation, Keltie is joined by writer and author, Heidi Reimer, to discuss the complexities and ambivalence of motherhood, and Heidi's unique journey to becoming a mom. You'll hear them discuss: Heidi's novel, The Mother Act, and how it allowed her to explore her darkest fantasies about abandoning motherhood (2:30) How Heidi's conservativ…
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Join hosts Rem and Alvia as they delve into the complex dynamics of Filipino family relationships and financial independence. In this candid discussion, they explore the cultural phenomenon of adult children supporting their parents, the challenges of establishing boundaries, and the delicate balance between filial duty and personal growth. Through…
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This week's episode is with podcaster, coach, and author, Lucy Meggeson, on how to thrive as a single woman without kids. You'll hear Keltie and Lucy discuss... Lucy's journey to embracing her identity as a single, childfree woman. (12:49) Societal perceptions of being single and childless, and why these are so often wrong. (19:21) The need for int…
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Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text! Ep #89 - Tired of being called selfish just because you know yourself well enough to not have kids? Anyone who dares to flout social conventions is typically labeled rebellious. But opt out of the sacrificial act of parenthood? HOW DARE YOU, YOU SELFISH BITCH?! Let's examine what “selfish” really means, why i…
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In this episode of The DINKWAP Show, hosts Rem and Alvia dive deep into Filipino family dynamics and the cultural expectations around living at home. They explore the delicate balance between familial bonds and personal independence, sharing candid stories about their experiences with parental control, career growth, and the journey toward autonomy…
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In this conversation, Keltie speaks with Stacey Hicks — a writer and Deputy Editor at Australian media outlet, Mamamia — about being a mom to one. The two of them discuss... The complexities surrounding the decision to have kids and in particular, the choice to have only one child. (6:49) How being one and done elicits a similar response from other…
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In this candid conversation, hosts Rem and Alvia explore the cultural and economic realities of leaving the family home in the Philippines. From discussing the stark differences between Western and Filipino expectations around moving out, to sharing personal stories about commuting struggles and financial independence, this episode offers an honest…
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We're back for another episode of our Dear Former Fence-Sitter series with mom, therapist, and former fence-sitter, Amanda E. White, where we're answering questions that include... How do I reconcile the different parts of myself that both want and don't want kids? How can I finally decide? Is it selfish to create a child for my own satisfaction? I…
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