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A podcast for those who have chosen (or are considering) a childfree lifestyle. MomofNone.com

Tamiko Lloyd


    • Nov 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
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    Messy Messy Messy: Upchuck Bucks and Parental Penalties, Restaurants are serving up Extra Fees for Bad Behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 9:06


    Restaurants are not having it!  In recent days, several articles have come out about extra fees some restaurants have started charging for bad behavior. 

    Episode 48: Dear Abby, My Adult Children Never Call or Visit Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 11:30


    I found a letter to Dear Abby from an older woman who wanted advice on getting her 5 adult children to call and visit her. Tune in to hear what if I and Abby agree on what this writer should do. As a childfree person, how do you prevent turning into the lonely older adult at the pharmacy?

    Episode 47: Nope, Not Today! Seat Swaps and Messy Kid Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 14:17


    Have you ever been asked to switch seats on a plane to accommodate a family who wants to sit together? On today's episode, I talk about ways you can say no to switching without feeling guilty. I also talk about other travel related issues, messy and screaming kids!

    Episode 46: Children Under 10 Not Welcome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 9:24


    Earlier this year, a restaurant in NJ instituted a new policy to restrict children under 10.  Nettie's House of Spaghetti in Tinton Falls, NJ implemented this policy in March.  One of my most popular episodes is Episode 3: Should children be allowed in places traditionally marketed to adults. In that episode I talked about kids at spas, breweries and bars.  And the consensus of the childfree community is NO, they should not be in spaces that would be considered adults only.  In this instance it's a restaurant that previously welcomed all children but changed their policy to restrict children under 10.  Needless to say, parents were not happy.  

    Episode 45: Is Extended Babysitting a Dealbreaker?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 10:20


    After a hiatus, the Mom of None podcast is back with a brand new season, and in this episode, I talk about a hot topic for childfree couples: babysitting. What happens when one partner agrees to babysit a young family member, and the other sees it as a threat to their decision not to have children?

    Episode 44: More Women are asking for permanent birth control and getting it

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 15:21


    Since my episode on advocating for yourself at the GYN was so popular, I'm back with stories of women who have been successful in getting permanent birth control. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 43: Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller are Happily Childfree

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 11:15


    Seth Rogen, you know him from The 40 Year Old Virgin, Super Bad, Pineapple Express, This is the End and currently starring in Pam and Tommy on Hulu. He was on the Howard Stern show a few months ago where he spoke about he and his wife Lauren Miller not wanting to have children. MomOfNone.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 42: Let's talk about Regret and the Power of Changing Your Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 11:23


    I'm often asked if I regret not having children. I don't. I have made the best decision for myself with the information I had the the time. But what if I wanted to change my mind? If I thought it was the best decision for me, I would. You always have the power of choice and it's your choice to change your mind and live the life you've created for yourself to the fullest. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 41: Vivica A. Fox Goes Viral about Not Having Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 10:11


    Vivica A Fox was asked if she would consider adoption because she doesn't have children of her own. Well, this set off a firestorm and once again, being childfree is questioned as a realistic choice for women. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 40: Mom Of None Relaunch and Happy Birthday Betty White

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 13:04


    I'm BACK! It's been 7 months and goodbye 2021! Find out where I've been and toast one of the OGs in the Childfree Game - Betty White --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 39: My thoughts on Mother's Day and the Declining Birth Rate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 10:57


    As I’ve gotten older and more settled in my childfree life, Mother's Day become more annoying. The birth rate is dropping around the world and it's not just the pandemic causing the decline. Share this episode with 3 friends and tell me what you think of Mother's Day and the declining birthrate on momofnone.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 38: How to advocate for yourself at the GYN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 14:49


    Have you ever tried to discuss your birth control options, specifically permanent birth control with your GYN only to be disappointed with their response. I spoke to medical professionals and got some information that may be helpful when having these discussions. momofnone.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 37: Women's History Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 7:01


    March is Women's History Month and March 8th is International Women's Day. I wanted to shout out all the childfree women around the world! What do you think of the list, did I miss anyone, let me know on momofnone.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 36: Book Review - Childfree by Choice, The Movement Refining Family and Creating a New Age of Independence by Dr. Amy Blackstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 13:43


    On today's episode I review Childfree by Choice by Dr. Amy Blackstone. A great book giving you the history and data of the childfree choice. Being childfree is not about kids, it's about living the lifestyle you want. Don't forget to recommend the podcast to two of your friends and give it a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, it really helps move the podcast up in the rankings! You can also leave a comment on momofnone.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 35: Disputing the 25 Stupidest Reasons to Have Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 19:17


    I was doing some research and came across this article on moms.com giving you the 25 "Honest Reasons" to have Kids. Because they're cute or to combat boredom didn't convince me having a kid was a good idea. Take a listen and let me know what you think! momofnone.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 34: Will I Regret Not Having Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 9:52


    Have you ever been told you will regret having kids? I've been asked this so many times. How can I regret something I never had? Don' t allow other people to sow seeds of doubt in a decision you made for yourself. You know better than anybody what's best for you. Leave your comments at www.momofnone.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 33: The Bias Against Childfree Women at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 12:09


    Do you feel unfairly treated at work because you don't have children? You are not alone! I came across the article by Jessica Wakeman titled "Is Your Business Discriminating Against Childfree Women?" and she hits all the nails on the head. Take a listen to what I think about the bias against DINKs and SINKs at work. Episode 4: What is a Family?

    Episode 32: Why is Mom Of None Controversial and Negative?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 10:59


    Why is Mom of None controversial and negative? Who determines social norms? Why you should never give in to criticism for your choice. Episode 2: Dealing with the Mommy Mafia Disney Pretzel story April the Giraffe Peloton referral code: Y9E23E

    Episode 31: Candid Conversations on the Tamron Hall Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 17:37


    Recently Tamron Hall started a series called “Candid Conversations” and the first episode was about what defines womanhood and for some womanhood means motherhood. There was a panel of women, 2 married moms and two SINKs along with Iyanla Vanzant. For me it was a very unbalanced conversation. Drop your comments at momofnone.com

    Episode 30: DINKdish with Michael Zadoorian

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 32:36


    Last week, I reviewed Michael’s book, The Narcissism of Small Differences which features a DINK couple as the main characters and I’m excited to have him as a guest. Michael is the author of four novels and the recipient of several literary awards.  A lifelong resident of the Detroit area, he lives with his wife in a 1936 bungalow  filled with cats and objects that used to be in the houses of other people. For more information on Michael and how to get a discount on his book, go to momofnone.com Disclosure: I was gifted this audiobook by the author.  All opinions are my own.  Additionally, if you decide to purchase the book through the above link, I do not make a commission.

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    Episode 29: Book Review - The Narcissism Of Small Differences by Michael Zadoorian

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 11:50


    Hey DINKs and SINKs - I know I've been away too long! But I'm back! Today's episode is a book review. The Narcissism of Small Differences by Michael Zadoorian is about a childfree by choice couple. Check out my review and let me know what you think of it! For details on how you can follow me on Goodreads and get a discount on the book, go to momofnone.com

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    Episode 28: Parents Got More Time Off. Then the Backlash Started and Moms at the US Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 12:27


    Links to articles and podcasts mentioned: Parents Got More Time Off. Then the Backlash Started. In a COVID-19 Economy, you can have a Kid or a Job. You Can’t Have Both. Dealing with the Mommy Mafia momofnone.com

    Sorta SINK SitDown with the cohosts of Cupcakes, Cosmos and Chit Chat podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 52:17


    On this week’s episode I’m chatting with Ayanna the Dream Chaser and Pynknique, the hilarious cohosts of the Cupcakes, Cosmos and Chit Chat podcast. Pynknique is childfree by choice and Ayanna is on the fence. It was so much fun to record this episode because these girls keep it all the way real. The Podcast: Cupcakes, Cosmos and Chit Chat Instagram Links: CupcakesCosmosAndChitChat Ayanna The Dream Chaser Pynknique

    Episode 26: Is Kamala Harris really #TeamNoKids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 7:08


    Kamala Harris recently accepted the nomination for Vice President of the Democratic Party. Since she doesn’t have children of her own, I wanted to know if she was #TeamNoKids or #MommyMafiaAdjacent. This podcast does not endorse any political party nor candidate. This podcast does endorse voting. I don’t care who you vote for as long as you vote. momofnone.com

    Episode 25- Labor of Love Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 7:48


    Here are my thoughts on the update of Kristy and Kyle’s relationship after the show.

    Episode 24: Labor of Love Finale Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 12:10


    We’ve made it to the end! Who will Kristy choose?

    Episode 23: Labor of Love Episode 7 recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 10:26


    My commentary of the latest episode of Labor of Love, Kristy visits the 3 remaining guys home cities.

    Episode 22: In the COVID-19 Economy, You Can Have a Kid or a Job. You Can't Have Both.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 14:32


    Deb Perelman wrote the above titled article for the New York Times about the plight of working parents and the need for them to scream at the top of their lungs why it's so hard to parent during COVID-19 and I''ve got something to say.  All the articles referenced are listed on momofnone.com Be sure to leave me a comment. 

    Episode 21: Labor Of Love Recap Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 11:36


    We are getting close to the end of this journey. Here’s my recap of Labor Of Love Episode 6... who’s your front runner?

    Episode 20: Labor of Love Episode 4 and 5 recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 16:36


    I’m back with my Labor of Love recaps. Are you watching? Let me know your thoughts - momofnone.com

    Episode 19: Chat with Donna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 31:34


    On today’s episode, I chat with Donna Hendricks, Lifestyle Influencer and Founder of Extra Is My Ordinary.   Social Media Contacts: Instagram: extra_is_my_ordinary and stylishdonna1 Facebook: Extra Is My Ordinary Website: extraismyordinary.com

    Episode 18: Labor of Love Episode 3 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 12:20


    Here’s your weekly dose of train wreckery! Episode 3 recap. Who do you think should have gone home this week? Labor of Love airs Thursdays on Fox.

    Episode 17: Labor of Love Episode 2 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 10:41


    Are you watching this train wreck called Labor of Love?  Here's my recap and commentary on Episode 2.  Who do you think should have gone home this week? Labor of Love airs on Thursdays on Fox.  

    Episode 16 - Labor Of Love Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 11:43


    Have you seen the new reality show Labor Of Love? Here is a recap as well as my thoughts on the series. Labor of Love airs on Thursdays on Fox.

    Episode 15: SINKSitDown with Evie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 20:22


    On today’s episode I talk with Evie, a first grade inclusion special education teacher and of course she’s child free! We talk about what it’s like to teach during quarantine without the added burden of homeschooling her own children.

    Episode 14: Podcast Swap with Not-A-Momma Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 24:56


    On today’s episode, I did a podcast swap with Raphie of Not-A-Momma podcast. Go to momofnone.com for the show notes on how to connect with her.

    Episode 13: Conversation with Kesha

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 24:31


    Today’s episode features Kesha. She’s a speech therapy pathologist in the NYC Public Schools, works with St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital as well as private clients. She talks about what it’s like to be child free and working with children while in quarantine.

    Episode 12: SINK SitDown Panel with Latricia, Michelle and Stacy- Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 44:43


    Part 2 of my discussion with my previous SINK SitDown guests

    Episode 11: SINK SitDown Panel with Latricia, Michelle and Stacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 44:54


    On today’s episode, we have part one of my conversation with my previous SINK SitDown guests talking about how they are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic. To hear more about each guest, check out their individual episodes: Latricia on Episode 5, Michelle on Episode 6 and Stacy on Episode 8.

    COVID 19: Surviving Uncertain Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 9:25


    On this week’s episode I’m sharing what I’ve been doing during these uncertain times.

    Episode 9 - Film Review: To Kid Or Not To Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 11:37


    On this week’s episode I review the documentary To Kid Or Not To Kid following the journey of Maxine Trump’s decision whether or not to have kids. The documentary can be found on Amazon prime.

    Episode 8- SINK SitDown with Stacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 31:51


    Today’s podcast features Stacy, my friend for over 20 years. She lives in NYC, is a HR Director for a non profit and a Proud SINK.

    Episode 7: Childfree in TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 11:13


    Is being childfree celebrated in television shows?

    Episode 6: SINK Sit Down with Michelle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 32:56


    On this week’s podcast, Mom Of None welcomes Michelle! She works in Higher Education, the owner of a Westie Poo, avid foodie and world traveler. You can follow her on all social media platforms: @MGSpeaksUp

    Episode 5: SINK SitDown with Latricia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 22:24


    On this first episode of SINK SitDown I talk with Latricia, native New Yorker, Business Owner and Proud SINK about living a fabulous childfree lifestyle.

    Episode 4 - What is a family?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 7:02


    How should family be defined?

    Episode 3 - Should children be allowed in places traditionally marketed to adults?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 7:46


    Kids at restaurants, kids at spas, kids at bars and breweries, oh my!

    Episode 2 - Dealing with the Mommy Mafia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 8:27


    Who is the mommy mafia? And why are they so rude?

    Episode 1 - Who is Mom of None?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 8:10


    Who is Mom Of None, that’s me - Tamiko! This episode is an introduction to me and why I started this podcast. Connect with me on social media: Mom Of None Official on Facebook and Instagram

    Mom Of None, the Not for Parents Podcast (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 0:34


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