Podcasts about childfree

You pay more for healthcare than almost anyone on earth, and it keeps getting harder to actually get the care you're paying for. Jordan Grumet, MD, the hospice doctor known as Doc G, returns to explain why, and his answer is blunt: the system isn't broken by accident, it's built to pull money out of the middle and away from the patients and the people caring for them. He and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® get honest about what that means for Childfree people especially, who can't assume a family member will be there to advocate or provide unpaid care.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How the modern healthcare system shifted from a public good to a business, and why Americans pay roughly double per person while so much of that money never reaches actual careWhy the "divide and conquer" dynamic pits doctors and patients against each other, and how that keeps the people who could demand change too busy fighting each other to see what's happeningWhat concrete steps individuals can take right now, from direct primary care and concierge medicine to asking for generics, appealing insurance denials, and seeking out doctors who still own their practicesWhy long-term care is an especially hard road for Childfree people, since standard plans quietly assume a family member available for unpaid caregiving, and how to plan around thatWhy Dr. Grumet stays hopeful despite it all, how past movements turned public outrage into real reform, and why building enough financial freedom to cover the basics is what lets you live a purposeful lifeMentioned in this episode: Finding Purpose Beyond Financial Independence with Doc G, Ep 120 https://childfreeinsights.com/resources/podcast/episode-120Episode Guest:Jordan Grumet, MD (Doc G) is an internal medicine and hospice physician, currently an associate medical director at Unity Hospice, and the host of the award-winning Earn & Invest podcast, which won the Plutus Award for Best New Personal Finance Podcast. He is the author of Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life, The Purpose Code, and his newest book, The Healthcare Heist: How Physicians and Patients Can Unite to Transform Healthcare. After his own burnout in medicine, he turned toward writing and speaking about financial independence, purpose, and living a meaningful life.Connect with Jordan Grumet, MD:Website: jordangrumet.com Podcast: Earn & Invest Books: Taking Stock, The Purpose Code, and The Healthcare HeistEpisode Host:Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® is the Founder of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and permanently Childless people, and Childfree Trust®, the first of its kind next of kin representation service for Childfree people. He is also the author of The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights delivers education for financial and estate planning without children. It supports people with no kids in making informed decisions about retirement, legacy planning, beneficiaries, and long-term care. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

"You'll change your mind." "Who's going to take care of you when you're older?" Black women who say they don't want children hear some version of this constantly, and the decision often gets treated as a betrayal of family and community. Today we're joined by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Lana Holmes to talk about why a personal choice draws so much outside commentary. Dr. Lana and I chatted about the difference between being child free and being childless, how the legacy of chattel slavery and domestic work still shapes what's expected of Black women's bodies, what dating looks like when you know kids aren't part of your plan, and the missing supports (childcare, perinatal care, safety) that have more people questioning whether parenthood is for them. She also shares what being child free has made room for in her own life. In this episode: Why "I don't want kids" gets heard as a personal attack, and how cisheteropatriarchy and misogynoir feed that reaction What gets lost when we collapse child free and childless into one category The strong Black woman and mammy archetypes, and the expectation that Black women will mother at work and in community whether or not they have children Vetting partners while dating, plus a script for telling mom and the aunties What to weigh if you're still deciding, starting with your gut response and moving into the support you can count on About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Connect with Dr. Joy on Instagram. Where to Find Our Guest Website: https://www.inclusivetherapywellness.com/lana Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah, the leaves are turning and the smell of pumpkin is in the air… which can only mean one thing: someone in your family is going to start hounding you about coming home for the holidays. As two people who have notoriously trashed the life script, I wanted to do this episode because I think we need a come to Jesus moment about why we've actually made the holiday season terrible and we should completely trash these traditions. In this episode, we'll get into why, and what to do if going home for the holidays sucks. EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway will receive a FREE Rose suction toy with their @bellesaco order! https://bbvibes.com/dinky #bbpartnerJOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! PLUS: Treat yourself to new merch!Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Substack, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @dinkypod. Follow us on YouTube.If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

Most estate planning conversations start with who gets what. For childfree adults, a harder question comes first: who makes decisions for you when you can't make them yourself? In Part 2 of her conversation with Scott Barnes, CFP®, CLTC, Director of Financial Planning at Childfree Wealth, host Kirsten Howe moves from financial planning to the documents themselves — and to the people named inside them. Scott and Kirsten dive in where many childfree clients start: pets, and why a line in a will leaving an animal and $10,000 to a friend doesn't do what people assume it does. From there, they get into the fiduciary gap — siblings who are the same age as you are, nieces and nephews who may also be beneficiaries, and the reality that naming someone isn't the same as that person being able and willing to do the work. Scott also walks through Childfree Trust, the sister company to Childfree Wealth, which provides medical power of attorney services in all 50 states and D.C., and the care documents that tell a fiduciary which hospital you'd prefer, who your veterinarian is, and who walks the dog. Time-stamped Show Notes: 0:00  Introduction 0:40  Who Scott's clients are: adults who, by choice or by circumstance, will not be having children — and why that changes the estate plan. 1:20  Pets first. Clients with children assume a son or daughter will take the animals; childfree clients have no built-in pet sitter. 2:05  Scott: for a lot of childfree clients, the pets are the reason they do their estate planning at all. 2:50  Why leaving a pet and $10,000 to a friend in a will doesn't protect the animal — the money becomes that person's outright. 3:35  Nothing in a will stops that person from keeping the money and surrendering the pet to a shelter. 4:15  Scott's fix is a pet trust: a trust is about control, and control is what turns your intention into a guarantee. 5:00  Childfree clients often don't have obvious beneficiaries either — listen in as Kirsten weighs in on who struggles most with that list. 5:45  The question Scott hears more often than "who inherits" is: who will make decisions for me when I can't? 6:25  Why Scott pushes the medical and financial powers of attorney ahead of the will and the trust — incapacity is what actually happens to clients. 7:10  Childfree Trust, the sister company to Childfree Wealth, was built for people who have no one to name. 7:55  It operates in all 50 states and D.C., and it will serve as a client's medical power of attorney. 8:40  Most trust companies handle everything else but decline the medical POA role. 9:20  The exceptions: California's licensed professional fiduciaries, Arizona's fiduciary program, and a similar option in Washington. 10:00  Trust companies often won't take on the financial or legal power of attorney either. 10:40  Most people named in these roles don't actually know what the job requires of them. 11:20  The niece or nephew you name as your agent may also be your beneficiary — two interests that can pull in different directions. 12:00  Unless someone files a complaint, there is no practical way to enforce an agent's duty. 12:40  What a professional, objective fiduciary adds: your explicit written directions, followed. 13:20  Scott's caveat — naming a child isn't a guarantee either, because abuse of these powers happens in families too. 14:00  The blind spot in naming a sibling or a close friend: they're your contemporaries. 14:40  They won't be much help when you're 85 in a hospital bed, and Kirsten's suggestion to make a few young friends. 15:25  Naming someone isn't enough. They have to be willing to step up and get to work. 16:05  Scott served as financial power of attorney for his parents and grandparents, and deliberately declined the medical role. 16:50  Have the conversation while you can, so the person you named knows your wishes before the emergency. 17:30  What Childfree Trust clients receive: a will, medical and financial powers of attorney, and a revocable living trust. 18:10  Care documents: resuscitation preferences, a preferred CCRC or assisted living community, and which hospital to be moved to. 18:55  The pet section of the care documents — veterinarian, boarding, dog walker, cat sitter. 19:35  If a client never fills them out, the trust company hires care managers in the client's local community instead. 20:10  Why so many parents in their 70s and 80s keep their plans close to the vest, and what that costs the family in an emergency. 20:50  Knowing what the job involves makes it easier to accept, and why pre-planning a funeral is a gift to whoever survives you. 21:30  In the works, around the beginning of the year: the same service for people who do have adult children, including estranged ones. 22:10  Where to find Childfree Wealth, Childfree Trust, and Childfree Insights. Take the Next Step in Your Estate Planning Journey If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to help you with your own estate planning needs in California. Schedule a complimentary discovery call with our team at Absolute Trust Counsel. During this no-obligation conversation, we'll: Learn about your unique situation and goals Answer questions about our services Determine if we're the right fit to work together Visit https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/scheduling/ or call 925-943-2740 to schedule your free discovery call today. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a couple second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. 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Writer, podcaster, and Hindu pandit Shivam Bhatt joins the panel to cover spirituality in games, Activision's Halo, and video games for dogs. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Shivam Bhatt. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: “Peek Aboo Call Me Back And Nuisance Back. Pac-Mania.” Nintendo 64 Mario Kart series Nintendo DS Ping Pals Legend of Zelda series Death Stranding Quake III: Arena Journey Casual Magic with Shivam Bhatt Shivam And Wheeler Love Magic Chronicles of Dragonlance 1: Which video games have you had spiritual experiences with? (08:26) Hinduism Magic: The Gathering Ramayana Moses Link Cloud Strife Rez Tetris Effect Tetsuya Mizuguchi Jeopardy! Dance Dance Revolution series beatmania series PlayStation VR Child of Eden Born again Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan / Elite Beat Agents series The Righteous Gemstones NieR: Automata Orthodox Judaism NetHack 2: What is the difference in tone and content between Western and Asian dramas? (19:54) David and Goliath Dark Shadows Supernatural Game of Thrones Babylon 5 World of WarCraft 3: What is Activision's Halo going to look like? (25:36) Kotaku: Activision Taking Over Halo Franchise And What Remains Of Halo Studios Will Now Be A Support Team Call of Duty series Halo: Infinite Halo: Reach id Software Pitfall! Chopper Command Grand Theft Auto VI Elder Scrolls series Madden series NBA 2K series Peak BeamNG.drive Roblox Final Fantasy series Burnout series Bluey: The Videogame 4: Joel Valentin asks, what is something you thought only existed in video games until you were made aware of it in real life? (31:22) Silent Hill series The Simpsons Super Mario series Don Quijote Yakuza series Ifrit Shiva Sid Meier's Civilization series CalorieMate Metal Gear Solid series La Li Lu Le Lo Ocarina Echidna Knuckles Hedgehog Sonic DuckTales Hollywood Reporter: Disney+ Revives Darkwing Duck 5: Brandon Sheffield asks, design a game for a dog (36:34) Stella, the dog that “talks” NOVA | Can Dogs Talk? 6: What is the printing a Magic card so imbalanced it has to be immediately banned from tournament play of video games? (40:23) Akuma Super Street Fighter II Turbo League of Legends Counter-Strike series Tekken series Pokemon series Mewtwo Kotaku: NES Tetris Players Call It ‘Rolling,' And They're Setting New World Records Golf Business Insider: They're Probably Going To Ban The Putting Technique That Just Won The Masters Soulslike LIGHTNING ROUND: Planes Talkers (46:01) Recommendations and Outro (01:07:58): Frank: The Digital Archive at VGHF Library Shivam: Sanjay Patel's Ramayana and Mahabharata Ash: Squeakross: Home Squeak Home, let Ash know what Warhammer she should read next This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

The entire estate and long-term care system runs on one assumption: that you have kids who will make your decisions, provide your care, and inherit what's left. For Childfree people, that quietly turns standard legal documents into a liability. In this deliberately nerdy solo episode, Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® pulls apart the 6,000-word article he wrote for financial planners at Kitces and turns it into a plan you can actually use, from the trust language that should put your care first to the net worth buckets that decide how you pay for it. It's technical, honest, and built on one blunt truth: the system won't protect you, so you have to build the plan that will.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why the standard estate planning system breaks down for Childfree people, and why the goal is a plan for both paying for care and naming decision-makers in place by your mid-40sHow traditional HEMS trust language limits your own care, and why "exhaustion for care" provisions that put your comfort first are essential in a Childfree trustWhy naming a relative who also inherits creates a conflict of interest, how it opens the door to elder financial abuse, and what the alternatives are, from state-licensed fiduciaries to a nationwide serviceWhy a pet trust matters, how to fund one so your animal is genuinely protected, and why pets are the number one reason Childfree people finally complete their estate paperworkHow to actually pay for long-term care using the net worth buckets, why Medicare doesn't cover it, and how the single tax makes care more expensive when you're on your ownResources Mentioned:The full Kitces article: Childfree Trust Planning: A Lifetime Care Defensehttps://www.kitces.com/blog/client-childfree-trust-planning-lifetime-care-defense-estate-ltc-insurance/  Childfree Trust: https://childfreetrust.com/ FreeWill, free estate paperwork: https://www.freewill.com/ The NOKBOX (Next of Kin Box): https://www.thenokbox.com/ Recompose: https://recompose.life/ Episode Host:Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® is the Founder of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and permanently Childless people, and Childfree Trust®, the first of its kind next of kin representation service for Childfree people. He is also the author of The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights is the trusted education hub for people who are Childfree or permanently Childless. It provides guidance on finances, estate planning, relationships, and life decisions for adults without children. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®, supporting long-term planning for people living without kids.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

In this wrap-up episode of Season 8 of the podcast, Keltie is interviewed by her marketing assistant, Nicole. Tune in to hear them talk about Season 8 highlights, what else is happening with Kids or Childfree, and some fun and personal stuff about Keltie that you probably don't know! (1:43) Introducing Nikki and her role in Kids or Childfree; (11:25) Reflecting on lessons learned from Season 8 guests; (34:58) Personal questions for Keltie; (36:40) Behind the scenes of the Kids or Childfree business; (45:58) Random questions   As mentioned in the episode: Hear Keltie's episode of Nicole's The Expat Cast Podcast where they talk about "home" here, and the episode about deciding whether to have kids while living aboard, here.  Tune into Episode 106 with Tyece, here.   Listen to Episode 111 with Caroline from @elsewherewithcare, here.  Join the next round of the same Confidently Childfree Group Intensive that Caroline took part in.  Find Episode 112 with Tess Pereira, here.  Want to be one of our 50 decision conversations? Email Keltie at hello@keltiemaguire.com. Get details on private coaching: kidsorchildfree.com/coaching MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP 

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Visit Amandine Bookkeeping, our small business spotlight: https://www.amandine-bookkeeping.com/about-us Dink Yourself:Beyoncé's Cécred Lash Serum Bauer Steamer ProJOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! From 1979 to 2015, China's one child policy limited most families to a single kid. Now that generation is stuck in the sandwich generation, caring for aging parents and their own children with no siblings to share the load. Today we'll break down the history of the policy, from forced abortions and son preference to China's sudden flip to pronatalist campaigns, and why daughters are still getting the worst of the caregiving deal.  PLUS: Treat yourself to new merch!Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Substack, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @dinkypod. Follow us on YouTube.If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

Pourquoi nos amitiés devraient-elles toujours passer après nos histoires d'amour ?Dans cet épisode solo, je pars d'une conversation avec mes amis sur la fin de vie et d'une découverte assez vertigineuse : les personnes qui me connaissent parfois depuis quinze ou vingt ans ont finalement très peu de reconnaissance dans les décisions importantes de ma vie.Et plus j'y pense, plus la question dépasse largement la succession ou les droits de nos proches.Quand on est célibataire, nos week-ends, nos vacances, nos sorties et parfois même nos finances finissent souvent par s'organiser autour des couples des autres. On participe aux mariages, aux naissances, aux EVJF, aux installations… pendant que nos propres grandes étapes de vie sont beaucoup moins célébrées.Alors pourquoi continue-t-on à considérer le couple comme le lien ultime ?Je parle aussi de ces amitiés qui changent quand l'une se met en couple, de la place particulière des femmes dans cette organisation, du regard posé sur les célibataires de longue durée et d'une question qui me travaille de plus en plus : et si nos amitiés étaient, elles aussi, de véritables projets de vie ?Pour soutenir le podcast :https://fr.tipeee.com/cest-pas-toi-cest-moiMerci d'être là depuis le début ❤️Pour participer au podcast, envoyez vos témoignages sous la forme d'une présentation écrite + un audio sur ce mail : cestpastoi.temoignage@gmail.com•⁠ ⁠CONTACTE-MOI :Instagram :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leslye.granaud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dearleslye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram : @leslye.granaudTikTok : @dearleslyeUn podcast animé, imaginé et produit par Leslye GranaudMontage audio : François BrétéchéHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Money is one of the top reasons couples split, and almost half of us dodge the conversation entirely to keep the peace. Bri Conn, CFP® and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® make the case that avoiding it is the actual risk, and they get refreshingly personal about how to do it well, chicken nugget meltdowns and all. They dig into why the fight is almost never about the dollar amount, how a 20 dollar argument and a 100,000 dollar one are the exact same issue wearing different clothes, and why every couple needs a safe pocket of no-judgment "fun money." Along the way they share the specific structures that actually work: the credit report date before things get serious, weekly money dates dressed up with a little life and gratitude, and a single code word that can pause a hard conversation before it boils over. It's honest, funny, and built for anyone designing a shared life on their own terms.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why the argument is almost never about the dollar amount, how a small purchase and a six-figure one can be the identical communication issue, and what to address insteadHow to set money boundaries as a couple, what to share and what stays private, and why the boundary around what you tell family and friends matters just as muchWhy the person who manages everything solo is setting up a crisis, and how to build a backup so a death, disability, or illness doesn't become an administrative disasterWhy every couple needs a pocket of no-judgment personal money, and how "fun money" protects the relationship from guilt and controlThe concrete tools that make hard talks easier, from the credit report date to weekly money dates to a code word that calls a timeout before things escalateMentioned in this episode:Business Insider Article: I'm a childfree and a millionaire. I rent my home, have no plans for full retirement, and want to spend all my money before I die.Episode Hosts:Bri Conn, CFP® is a Childfree Wealth Specialist® at Childfree Wealth® and Customer Experience Manager at Childfree Trust®. She specializes in financial management, life design, and estate planning, with particular focus on LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, drawing on her own early financial challenges and recovery to fuel her work in personal finance education.Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® is the Founder of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and permanently Childless people, and Childfree Trust®, the first of its kind next of kin representation service for Childfree people. He is also the author of The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights is a trusted resource for life planning without children. It explores financial planning, estate planning, relationships, and long-term decisions for adults building a future without kids. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

In this episode, Keltie is chatting with couples therapist, Elizabeth Earnshaw (a.k.a. @lizlistens on social media) all about how couples can discuss and navigate the choice to have — or not have — kids. Liz shares: How to start and have conversations with your partner about the Kids or Childfree choice. Why curiosity is often the best starting point when it comes to a conflict of desires between partners. How to handle fears and uncertainties about parenthood. How trust — and your partner's past and present behavior — fits into this decision. Her take on some of the most common myths regarding couples and the Kids or Childfree decision. (1:17) Meet Liz and her Kids or Childfree decision;  (5:06) Advice for talking about the kids topic in your relationship; (12:31) Liz's motherhood journey (20:00) The role of trust and fears; (38:48) True/false about common myths About Liz: Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT is a marriage and family therapist and the author of I Want This To Work and Til Stress Do Us Part. She is the founder of A Better Life Therapy and The Intensive Couples Therapy Institute. Elizabeth frequently speaks about the impact of stress on couples and parents and has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, US Today, and many international publications. As mentioned in the episode: Find Liz online at www.elizabethearnshaw.com. She's @lizlistens on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.  Read her books, 'Til Stress Do Us Part and I Want This to Work Get your All-Access Pass or individual session tickets for our latest Confidently Childfree Support Series. MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP 

We have heard the childfree by choice episode told by a woman. Today, we hear it from a man. My guest has made some really tough life choices based on his experiences which have shaped his decision not to have children. This is a hard listen.

Pourquoi tombe-t-on amoureuse de personnes qui nous font souffrir ? Et surtout : est-ce que ce que l'on désire nous appartient vraiment ?Dans cet épisode, je reçois Chloé Thibaud, journaliste et autrice de Désirer la violence et Pourquoi les hommes ont peur des femmes ?Ensemble, on parle de tout ce qui a façonné notre imaginaire amoureux bien avant nos premières histoires : Disney, les teen movies, Gossip Girl, les chansons d'amour, les bad boys qu'on nous a appris à trouver sexy… et cette idée tenace selon laquelle souffrir, attendre, pardonner ou “réparer” quelqu'un ferait partie du grand amour.On se demande aussi pourquoi les femmes qui prennent de la place, réussissent, parlent fort ou n'ont pas besoin d'être sauvées sont encore perçues comme intimidantes. Et pourquoi, même lorsqu'on est féministe, informée et capable d'identifier les mécanismes de domination, on peut malgré tout se retrouver prise dans des relations qui nous font du mal.Alors comment faire la différence entre ce que l'on désire vraiment et ce qu'on nous a appris à désirer ? Et surtout : est-ce qu'on peut se déprogrammer ?Un épisode sur l'amour, la violence, la pop culture, la validation masculine et tout ce qu'on devrait peut-être désapprendre pour aimer autrement.Pour soutenir le podcast :https://fr.tipeee.com/cest-pas-toi-cest-moiMerci d'être là depuis le début ❤️Pour participer au podcast, envoyez vos témoignages sous la forme d'une présentation écrite + un audio sur ce mail : cestpastoi.temoignage@gmail.com•⁠ ⁠CONTACTE-MOI :Instagram :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leslye.granaud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dearleslye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram : @leslye.granaudTikTok : @dearleslyeUn podcast animé, imaginé et produit par Leslye GranaudMontage audio : François BrétéchéHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Nobody wants to picture the version of later life where their mind or body stops cooperating, so most people file long-term care under "deal with it later." Jesse Vickey built a whole company on the belief that later is exactly the wrong time to start. The founder of Long Term What? joins Bri Conn, CFP® to make one of the most avoided money conversations feel clear and even a little hopeful, walking through what long-term care actually is, the four ways people pay for it, and why roughly 70 percent of adults will need it while the average long-term care bill already runs about $129,000 a year. For Childfree adults especially, who can't assume an adult child will step in as the default caregiver, the planning window and the health that lets you qualify for coverage are everything. The throughline is one Jesse comes back to again and again: the best time to plan is while you're still healthy enough to have all your options open.In This Episode, You'll Learn:What long-term care actually means, the two triggers insurers use to define it, and why 70 percent of adults will need care while costs climb around 5 percent a yearThe four ways people pay for long-term care, from relying on family to Medicaid to insurance to self-funding, and how to think through which fits your lifeWhy insurance can act as a psychological "permission slip" to actually accept care, when self-funders often deny it to themselves to preserve their savingsWhy a health pre-screen before you formally apply is critical, how a single recorded decline can follow you across insurers, and why your healthy window is the time to actWhat to look for in a policy, from benefit length and cash versus reimbursement to rate-increase risk and the new coverage that finally follows you abroadEpisode Guest:Jesse Vickey is the founder of Long Term What?, a company built on the belief that long-term care is one of the biggest untold stories in America. After graduating from Duke and beginning his career on Wall Street, he left banking to found two mission-driven companies, one using humor to teach college graduates the life skills school never covered, and another connecting busy families with in-home meal prep. Through Long Term What?, he now helps people cut through the confusion of long-term care, learn their options, talk with their families, and build a plan, guiding them through insurance when it's the right fit.Connect with Jesse Vickey:Website: longtermwhat.com YouTube: Long Term What?Episode Host:Bri Conn, CFP® is a Childfree Wealth Specialist® at Childfree Wealth® and Customer Experience Manager at Childfree Trust®. She specializes in financial management, life design, and estate planning, with particular focus on LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, drawing on her own early financial challenges and recovery to fuel her work in personal finance education.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights focuses on planning for solo aging and later life without children. It offers trusted education on financial planning, estate planning, and building support systems for people aging independently. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

In this conversation, Keltie is speaking with executive coach, career counsellor, and international speaker, Helen Krug von Nida about her brand-new book, Closing the Fulfillment Gap, as well as Helen's personal decision to remain childfree.   You'll hear them discuss: Why so many women are feeling less lit up by their careers and lives than they'd like. How women can find greater fulfillment no matter which Kids or Childfree choice they make. Helen's MOVE framework for personal growth and fulfillment, which emphasizes motivation, opportunities, vision, and empowering community. The importance of "diversifying" one's fulfillment, and the risk we run if we look to motherhood to be the one fulfilling thing.  Helen's own journey of choosing a childfree life, including the fulfillment she finds in her autonomy and the importance of grace in decision-making. (0:34) Meet Helen & her work on fulfillment; (10:36) The gap between feeling stuck & feeling fulfilled; (17:02) Fulfillment & the Kids or Childfree decision; (29:26) MOVE framework & the Kids or Childfree decision; (40:22) Helen's choice to be childfree About Helen: Dr. Helen Krug von Nidda is an executive coach, international speaker, and advisor who delivers keynotes and workshops on leadership development, career empowerment for women, and strengthening workplace culture. With over 20 years of global HR experience spanning the United Nations system and Fortune 500 companies. Her clients include Morgan Stanley, Dell, LinkedIn, Google, Oracle and Sony Music. Helen holds a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University. She is a certified executive coach and licensed career counselor, and holds an MA in Human Resources Management and a BA from Smith College. She is currently an instructor at Stanford University and has taught at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland and INSEAD France. Her forthcoming book, Closing the Fulfillment Gap, published by Post Hill Press will be released 15 September 2026. As mentioned in the episode:  Purchase Closing the Fulfillment Gap  Helen's website is www.with-helen.com Find Helen on Instagram at @with.dr.helen and on LinkedIn Sign up for our September 16th Kids or Childfree Group Program start.    MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP 

W tym odcinku Ewa szczerze rozmawia z Dorotą o tym, ile tak naprawdę kosztują nasze życiowe wybory - macierzyństwo i życie bez dzieci. Poruszają dwie perspektywy: jedna jest świeżo upieczoną mamą, druga wciąż zastanawia się, czy chce nią zostać.Czy childfree naprawdę oznacza więcej pieniędzy i wolności? Które koszty dziecka w ogóle nie mieszczą się w raportach? Czym jest „motherhood penalty" i jak wygląda w prawdziwym życiu? Jak zmienia się podejście do poduszki finansowej i ryzyka, kiedy odpowiadasz już nie tylko za siebie? I jaki jest najbardziej przemilczany koszt życia bez dzieci?To odcinek dla każdej z Was, która chce podejmować takie decyzje świadomie i mieć obraz dwóch różnych perspektyw.W odcinku wspominamy też o naszych książkach o pieniądzach w rodzinie:„Dzieci i pieniądze" https://moneyed.pl/ksiazka-dzieci-i-pieniadze/„Gospodarna Tosia odwiedza tatę w pracy" https://moneyed.pl/ksiazka-gospodarna-tosia-odwiedza-tate-w-pracy/„Gospodarna Tosia idzie na zakupy" https://moneyed.pl/ksiazka-gospodarna-tosia-idzie-na-zakupy/Taniej w zestawie: „Dzieci i pieniądze" + „Gospodarna Tosia" https://moneyed.pl/dzieci-i-pieniadze-gospodarna-tosia/Wszystkie książki i pakiety: https://moneyed.pl/ksiazki/ ▬ Kontakt i social media:

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/dinky-pod Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment or Kristen's Dior lipgloss in color Berry.JOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! Today we are doing an episode that is long overdue. We are interviewing Zoë Noble and James Glazebrook – hosts of the popular We Are Childfree podcast. The podcast started in January 2021 and focuses on childfree women and, more recently, on celebrating the lives and experiences of older childfree people. We Are Childfree has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, The Guardian, Vogue and much more. We will hear more about their stories, life on the road traveling Europe in a camper van, and much more. Learn more about Hearth, guided gatherings for women.Kristen has been quietly building a cozy chair for people who game on the couch or in bed. Also for crafters, knitters, and anyone who works from a laptop in bed. Lunni launches spring 2027, and the email list gets first access. Sign up at shoplunni.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

The worst tax stories aren't about criminals, they're about ordinary people doing what they thought was allowed and stepping into a trap. Bri Conn, CFP® reads a string of real-world cautionary tales while Maddy Roche reacts and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® explains what actually went wrong, from the influencer myth that your whole life becomes a write-off, to the unpaid tax bill that can revoke your passport at the airport, to the rent your unmarried partner pays you that the IRS counts as income. The throughline is one every Childfree person building a life outside the standard script needs to hear: the tax code has sharp edges around staying single, filing unmarried, and living abroad, and ignorance of the rules is the one excuse the IRS will never accept.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why "I post about my life, so my life is a write-off" is a myth, how the IRS separates a real business with a profit motive from a hobby, and what actually happens when you never show a profitHow unpaid taxes can get your passport revoked, why the IRS can lien your home or garnish wages after the fact, and why a payment plan keeps you current and protectedWhy chasing a lower tax bill by moving states or obsessing over brackets can cost you far more in happiness than it saves, and how to weigh the real tradeoffsWhy getting legally married often works against Childfree couples on taxes and student loans, and how filing unmarried, gift-tax limits, and estate-tax cliffs quietly reshape the mathHow an ordinary foreign bank account can trigger FBAR reporting and life-altering penalties, and why your CPA and financial planner can only protect you if you tell them everythingEpisode Hosts:Bri Conn, CFP® is a Childfree Wealth Specialist® at Childfree Wealth® and Customer Experience Manager at Childfree Trust®. She specializes in financial management, life design, and estate planning, with particular focus on LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, drawing on her own early financial challenges and recovery to fuel her work in personal finance education.Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® is the Founder of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and permanently Childless people, and Childfree Trust®, the first of its kind next of kin representation service for Childfree people. He is also the author of The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.Maddy Roche is the Chief Growth Officer at Childfree Trust®, where she leads all sales, marketing, and partnership initiatives and brings sharp insight to estate planning, LGBTQ+ legacy considerations, and Childfree financial decision making.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights delivers education for financial and estate planning without children. It supports people with no kids in making informed decisions about retirement, legacy planning, beneficiaries, and long-term care. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

In Episode 259, ny guest spoke about her desire to have a child. In this week's mid week drop, we hear from my guest who has chosen to live child free. It's a growing thing globally and here are her reasons why.

"What if my partner and I want different things?" — that's the question we're tabling in this episode of the podcast. If you and your partner are at different ends of the Kids or Childfree decision spectrum, or one of you is clear, and the other is on the fence, this one is for you.  Keltie is dishing out her topic advice including... Why being at odds about this choice doesn't have to mean a break-up. The fact that your relationship can absolutely inform what you want and how you feel about this choice. When being on a different page about this decision is actually a symptom or manifestation of bigger issues at play in your relationship. Why decision that's only for the other person is likely to bring up future resentment. The key red flags in relationships who are in disagreement about this decision. (0:45) It's not an automatic break-up; (4:48) Identifying priorities; (10:26) Bigger issues come to light; (15:14) Compromise; (25:35) Separate your desire from the decision; (28:00) Red flags As mentioned in the episode: Check out our On Demand class, A Difference of Opinion, for further support on the topic of being at odds with your partner about this choice. You can find the full On Demand line-up here.  The following Kids or Childfree Podcast episodes feature guests or the topic of being at odds with your partner about this choice: Episode 112 Episode 99 Episode 85 Episode 75 Episode 45 Episode 32 Episode 30 Episode 29 Episode 8 Sign up for our September 16th Kids or Childfree Group Program start.  MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP 

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/dinky-pod Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment.  JOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! This episode is going to be A DOOOOOOOOZY. We're talking about a story that centers in Texas (of course) featuring a baby, who was born with a severe heart defect, that drew the attention of anti-abortion activists as well as the Texas attorney general after the intended parents wanted the surrogate mother to have an abortion. I think there is a good likelihood that this case will rise to the Supreme Court and influence future abortion precedent — so, as your local abortion advocates, we thought it was valuable to fill you in. Sources:California couple's surrogate gives birth in Texas after judge orders life-saving careA Fight Over Abortion and Surrogacy Ends With a Baby Born in TexasNewborn with heart condition at center of surrogacy legal fight has surgerySurrogate fighting for baby's life against abortion-pushing biological parents: ‘Every life matters'Reddit: Biological parents file for a temporary restraining order against the surrogate mother, McKenna West PLUS: Treat yourself to new merch!Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Substack, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @dinkypod. Follow us on YouTube.If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Friday!! It's a GIRLS episode.. Harrison is in Chicago, so it's Alex & Jules answering YOUR questions. The theme: married with kids vs. single and child-free, and every question in between. But first, life: Tate learned to cockadoodle doo AND somersault this week (grandma brought a tumbling matt.. Harrison is going to come home to a full show). Then we get into the birthday crying phenomenon (high expectations + "don't plan anything!!" = a recipe lol.. moral of the story: say what you actually want, and a card is the MINIMUM), the Mommy & Me dance class dynamic where the mom vibes matter just as much as the toddler vibes (the water bottle incident.. iykyk), you know you're an adult when.. (Alex has a wrapping paper CLOSET), and your new favorite word: detritus. You will now see it in every book you read forever, you're welcome. Then the Q&A. You guys sent the most thoughtful questions about opposite seasons of life and we tried to answer from both sides: how to actually show up for friends in a different phase, whether Alex ever misses her pre-kid life, how Jules finds contentment single at 30, and whether it's EVER okay to ask someone if they want kids (short version: let them bring it up!) Plus the etiquette rapid-fire: exclusively breastfed babies at no-kids weddings, declining a good friend's party when you don't want to leave your baby, whether single friends actually want kids' birthday party invites (yes.. if that's where her people are, that's where she wants to be

Most mainstream tax advice runs on autopilot, and the autopilot assumes you're married with kids, funding a 529, and leaving an inheritance behind. When none of that describes your life, following it can cost you a fortune. Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® and Scott Barnes, CFP®, TPCP®, CLTC start from a blunter premise: the tax code is built to reward having children, so Childfree people are never going to get those breaks, and the smarter move is to design your own. The throughline is the opposite of chasing a lower bill this year. It's using taxes as one more tool to fund the life you actually want, paying the IRS what's owed without leaving a tip, and knowing when the strategy some influencer swears by simply doesn't fit a life without kids.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why the tax system is intentionally pronatalist, how that shapes everything from the child tax credit to head-of-household status, and why designing your own tax breaks matters when the built-in ones were never meant for youWhy the popular "become a landlord for passive income" advice often breaks down for Childfree people once you factor in the lost step-up in basis, and how a charitable remainder unitrust can turn an appreciated property into lifetime income plus a charitable benefitHow to think through the pre-tax versus Roth 401(k) decision, why your tax bracket, your state's income tax, your student loans, and any dream of moving abroad all change the answerWhy the Roth conversion and backdoor Roth strategies the financial press pushes every November are so easy to get wrong, and when the paperwork simply isn't worth itWhy paying zero tax in a given year is not always the win it looks like, how donor-advised funds let you time your giving for maximum benefit, and why coordinating a CFP® professional and a CPA protects you over a lifetime rather than a single AprilResources Mentioned in this Episode:Early Retirement Tax Planning with Cody Garrett, CFP®, Ep 166: : https://childfreeinsights.com/resources/podcast/episode-166Get Dr. Jay's book "The Childfree Guide to Life and Money" here: https://childfreewealth.com/childfree-guide/Learn more about Childfree Wealth:  www.childfreewealth.comLearn more about Childfree Trust: https://www.childfreetrust.com Episode Hosts:Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® is the Founder of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and permanently Childless people, and Childfree Trust®, the first of its kind next of kin representation service for Childfree people. He is also the author of The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.Scott Barnes, CFP®, TPCP®, CLTC is an Associate Advisor at Childfree Wealth® and the go-to expert for long-term care strategies and tax planning questions.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights is a trusted resource for life planning without children. It explores financial planning, estate planning, relationships, and long-term decisions for adults building a future without kids. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Nina Parker is one of those people who walks into a room and owns it. She's hosted TMZ Live, co-hosted E! News, and is now co-hosting Keep It on Crooked Media. But what you really need to know is that she is one of the most honest, grounded, and genuinely funny women I have met in a long time.We started talking about grief, because that's just what happens when two women who have been through real loss sit down together. And we never really stopped going deep. We got into perimenopause and why the medical system is failing women on this (doctors get ONE hour of certification?), being confidently child-free in a world that still doesn't fully accept that, dating in your 40s and why it can actually be kind of amazing, standing up to online trolls with zero apology, and what it looks like to choose yourself, fully, without explanation.Nina gives real advice unapologetically. This one is a must listen.Thank you to Flav City for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at shopflavcity.com.Follow Kelly at @kellyrizzoFollow Nina at @theninaparker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon!EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/dinky-podJOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! Our returning guest today is the fearless Dr. Danielle Gershon. Dr. Danielle is an OBGYN working and living in Alabama. She is a fellow of the Physicians for Reproductive Health and she is also childfree by choice. We are so excited to chat with her about her experiences as an abortion provider in the South, recent trends she's noticing, Black maternal mortality, and more. Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. PLUS: Treat yourself to new merch!Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Substack, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @dinkypod.Follow us on YouTube.If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.com#bbpartnerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

In this episode, Keltie hosts childfree content creator, Maddy Lettuce, for a conversation about why its critical we question parenthood as the default life choice, and Maddy's personal childfree journey. You'll hear them discuss: The importance of questioning societal norms, and why self-discovery is a key part of this process. How personal life experiences shape decisions, and some of the key experiences that informed Maddy's childfree choice. How relationship dynamics play into the decision to have or not have kids, and some of the misconceptions about men's desires.  (0:36) Meet Maddy & her Kids or Childfree story; (16:42) Parenthood as a default setting; (35:34) The impact from Maddy's upbringing; (48:04) Childfree dating & partnership; (1:07:27) Who has authority to discuss the Kids or Childfree decision About Maddy: Maddy Lettuce is a childfree content creator and writer based in New Hampshire. She creates content at @whozyourmaddy on TikTok, where her childfree content has accumulated 21 million views in the past year. She's currently working on a book called Opting Out: A Thinking Person's Guide to the Biggest Default Setting of Your Life, a prescriptive nonfiction book examining how parenthood became the default setting nobody questions, and what it would mean to actually treat it as a choice. Het content focuses on raising awareness that the decision to have children is exactly that, a decision, and giving people permission to examine it honestly before they make it. As mentioned in the episode: Find Maddy on Substack, TikTok, and Instagram at @whozyourmaddy.  Sign up for our September 16th Kids or Childfree Group Program start.  MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP 

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Join me in the meadow today for an episode all about my decision being childfree by choice in my 30s. In a world that constantly tells us to rush to the next milestone, choosing to craft your own unconventional path is an act of resistance. In this episode, we're diving into finding the balance of friendships with or without children, how to handle the question of kids, and ultimately finding peace and trust in your choice. So brew yourself a cozy cup of tea and let's dive on in!

'Anywhere but Here' is the new novel from Irish author and former journalist Vicki Notaro. The book follows three friends in their 40s who take a trip to Donegal for some much-needed soul searching. In this episode Notaro tells Róisin Ingle how female friendship and the pressure to live the perfect life, served as the inspiration for the book. In this wide-ranging conversation the pair also talk about Notaro's struggles with anxiety and PMDD, as well as the joy of being childfree.But first, Irish Times podcast producer Suzanne Brennan is here to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week, including last weekend's fatal crash on the M9, the worrying rise in spiking incidents and the final of this year's Rose of Tralee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Keltie speaks with travel creator, podcast host, and mom, Paula Barnes, about the intricacies of raising kids while living abroad. Hear them discuss: The importance of community, and the concept of found family among expats. What it was like for Paula first moving to a foreign country with young kids, and how she navigated the transition. The impact various cultural perspectives have had on her kids' education and lives.  The challenges and rewards of sending her kids to boarding school in a different country — and how she has had to learn to let go. How to instill values in kids being brought up in a privileged environment.  The evolution of Paula's relationship with her kids as they grow into adulthood, and the transition to becoming an empty nester.  (2:51) Meet Paula & her Kids or Childfree choice; (10:57) Comparing raising young children with and without support; (14:23) Moving abroad with 3 kids; (25:10) Sending her children to boarding school; (39:54) Instilling values in kids raised in a privileged environment; (45:52) Being an empty nester/having adult children About Paula: Paula Barnes is a travel creator, podcast host, and expat who has spent nearly two decades living across Asia. After relocating from Australia to Taiwan in 2006 with her young family, she went on to live in multiple countries, embracing new cultures and building a global lifestyle. Now based between Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney, she shares authentic travel insights, expat experiences, and insider tips through Truly Expat Travel. Passionate about empowering women—especially over 45—to explore the world with confidence, she creates a supportive community for meaningful, experience-led travel. As mentioned in the episode: Find Paula online at trulyexpattravel.com Listen to the Truly Expat Travel Podcast. Keltie can be heard on the Truly Expat Travel Podcast, sharing her insider's tips for Munich, here.  Find Paula on social media at @trulyexpattravel. MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP 

There's a particular kind of quiet worry that comes with being Childfree, the suspicion that everyone else received some piece of wiring you're missing. Dr. Amy Blackstone spent her mid-30s certain she was broken as a woman, and she went looking for the research to explain what had gone wrong with her. What she found became her life's work. There is no maternal instinct waiting to switch on, and the majority of Childfree people she interviewed had opted out for a reason that genuinely surprised her: they watched their parents do it well, understood exactly what good parenting asks of a person, and chose to put their energy somewhere else. She joins Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® for a conversation that runs from the political noise around falling birth rates to what the research actually says about regret, and lands on the thing that reframes everything. If you feel wrong, it may be because you've been measuring yourself against the wrong population.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why there is no scientific basis for the maternal instinct, and how the absence of that supposed pull leaves so many people convinced something is wrong with themThe biggest surprise in Dr. Amy Blackstone's research, that most Childfree people she interviewed had good childhoods and opted out precisely because they saw how much good parenting requiresWhat the research actually shows about regret, why the distinction between Childfree and Childless matters so much, which group does report unhappiness later in life, and how that compares to the share of parents who regret having kidsWhy measuring your life against the standard life script guarantees you'll feel like you're doing it wrong, and how comparing yourself to the right population changes the entire pictureHow stigma around the Childfree choice has shifted over the decades, what today's pronatalist politics and policy fights look like, and why roughly a quarter of the country remains almost entirely underservedResources Mentioned: Laura Carroll, Childfree author and advocate who revitalized International Childfree Day: https://childfreeinsights.com/resources/podcast/episode-74/ Marcia Drut-Davis, author of Confessions of a Childfree Woman:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marcia-Drut-Davis/author/B08429L4CL The Childfree Path to a Healthier Planet | Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP® | TEDxWilsonPark: https://youtu.be/ltZpfHCpHPg?si=38LrZlkf4oMGWyE8 Episode Guest:Dr. Amy Blackstone is a public sociologist who studies and writes about reproductive justice, population trends, workplace sexual harassment, activism and other forms of civic engagement, power and politics, and any other topic that strikes her fancy, hits the news, or gets myopic dingdongs with too much power riled up. In recent years, much of her focus has been dedicated to the COVID-19 pandemic and what's been left in its wake: a silent but no less crushing aftershock, an illness known as Long COVID, that has claimed millions, snatching her from public life, while the world carries on as if nothing has happened. Her book, CHILDFREE BY CHOICE (Penguin Random House) enraged pronatalists the world over, a career highlight. Dr. Blackstone worked as a professor of sociology at the University of Maine for a quarter century and she now looks forward to a future of retirement and troublemaking.Connect with Dr. Amy Blackstone:Website: amyblackstonephd.com Instagram: instagram.com/a.maria.blackstone/ Childfree by Choice by Dr. Amy Blackstone https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amy-Blackstone/author/B07T7TM4DT Episode Host:Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® (he/him) is the Founder of Childfree Wealth, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping people simplify their finances so they can live an amazing Childfree life. Dr. Jay is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Childfree Wealth Specialist, and author of the book "The Childfree Guide to Life and Money."About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights focuses on planning for solo aging and later life without children. It offers trusted education on financial planning, estate planning, and building support systems for people aging independently. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. JOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! Our guest today, Brianna Madia, is a 3x bestseller having lived in and traveled the deserts of the American West in an old Ford van. She made a name for herself on social media discussing topics like identity, nature, and subverting expectations. She lives in Utah, Oregon and wherever the road takes her, so long as her four dogs are along for the ride. She is the author of Nowhere for Very Long and Never Leave the Dogs Behind, and her new book Homesick Nomad is out now. PLUS: Treat yourself to new merch!Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Substack, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @dinkypod.Follow us on YouTube.If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

In this episode, Ali and Charlie Higgins, founders of DINK Social, share their journey as a childfree couple and the inpiration behind the app designed to connect DINK couples.  You'll hear about: How Ali and Charlie came to their childfree decision as a couple. The comments and pushback they get about their choice, especially online — and how this differs based on their gender. Their perspective on the concepts of legacy and impact. Why they were inspired to start creating community specifically for DINKS. Their best advice for cultivating connections with other childfree people.  About Ali & Charlie: Ali and Charlie met on Hinge in 2018 and were married in 2021. Since then, they've built a life centered around shared values, curiosity, and the freedom to choose their own path. Together, they've traveled to 24 countries, bonded over great food and drinks, and made movie date nights a regular tradition. Along the way, they've called Seattle and Charlotte home and are now based in Amsterdam — never ruling out wherever the next chapter might take them. They're proud DINKWADs to two dogs, Roscoe and Remy, who are truly their entire world. Alongside full-time corporate jobs, they are co-founders of DINK Social, the social app built specifically for childfree couples. Charlie focuses on business development and building the app itself, while Ali leads community development and social media, growing and connecting the childfree community around the globe. As mentioned in the episode: Find DINK Social on Instagram and TikTok at @dinksocial Their website is dinksocial.com Join the next round of Confidently Childfree Group Intensive that starts on August 18th.  MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP 

No one really prepares you for what happens when your best friend has a baby. Suddenly your lives look completely different. Messages take longer to reply to, spontaneous plans disappear, priorities shift, and sometimes... it can feel like you're grieving a friendship that's still alive. In this deeply honest episode, Florence and Reed unpack how becoming a parent changes friendships—not just for the person having the baby, but for the friends left wondering where they fit in. We discuss: Why it's normal to grieve a friendship changing after parenthood Feeling left behind when your friends start families How to support a friend who's just had a baby What parents actually need from their child-free friends Navigating jealousy, loneliness and changing priorities Why friendships naturally have "seasons" Creating your own village—whether you have children or not How honest communication can save lifelong friendships Whether you're expecting your first baby, proudly child-free, undecided, or simply watching your friendship group evolve, this episode is for anyone trying to hold onto meaningful relationships through life's biggest transitions. Because growing up doesn't have to mean growing apart. Watch the full video, see exclusive content and support the podcast over on ⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@comecurious⁠⁠ and DM us your questions, stories and voicenotes! Follow Florence ⁠⁠@florencebark⁠⁠ Follow Reed ⁠⁠@reedamberx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you're Childfree, disability insurance is essential. Bri Conn, CFP® and Scott Barnes, CFP®, TPCP®, CLTC make the case that your paycheck is the engine behind the entire life you've designed, and protecting it isn't the same as guarding against some freak accident. More than one in four of today's 20-year-olds will become disabled before retirement, and about 90 percent of claims come from ordinary illnesses like cancer, heart conditions, and long COVID, not the dramatic scenarios people picture. The throughline is the one that runs through everything on this show: your income is your freedom, and protecting it on purpose is how you keep the life you built.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why disability is far more common than people assume, with more than one in four of today's 20-year-olds becoming disabled before retirement and about 90 percent of claims coming from everyday illnesses rather than accidentsThe real difference between short-term and long-term disability coverage, and why a solo earner with no partner to fall back on should treat long-term coverage as non-negotiableHow the definition of disability in your policy changes everything, from the restrictive "any occupation" standard to the "own occupation" coverage that keeps paying even if you build a new careerHow occupational class, benefit caps, and riders like residual disability shape what you actually pay and what you actually collect, and why mental health claims are often limited to a set number of yearsThe tax rule that catches people off guard, why a benefit paid for by your employer is taxable while one you fund yourself arrives tax-free, and how that math should shape the coverage you chooseEpisode Hosts:Bri Conn, CFP® is a Childfree Wealth Specialist® at Childfree Wealth® and Customer Experience Manager at Childfree Trust®. She specializes in financial management, life design, and estate planning, with particular focus on LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, drawing on her own early financial challenges and recovery to fuel her work in personal finance education.Scott Barnes, CFP®, TPCP®, CLTC is an Associate Advisor at Childfree Wealth® and the go-to expert for long-term care strategies and tax planning questions.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights is the trusted education hub for people who are Childfree or permanently Childless. It provides guidance on finances, estate planning, relationships, and life decisions for adults without children. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®, supporting long-term planning for people living without kids.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

In this episode, Keltie speaks with mom-to-be Tess Pereira, about how she went from wanting to stay childfree — to deciding to have kids.  You'll hear about: Why Tess never planned on having kids — and her biggest fears about motherhood. What the conversations looked and sounded like between her and her husband, who wanted to become a father. Why it was important to Tess that she doubled down on the pragmatic parts of her decision — and why self-trust has been a huge part of the equation. How Tess's confidence tipped to 51% in favor of having kids — and how she feels about her choice today. The potential dangers of romanticizing motherhood — and the things that matter way more than your baby's nursery color. (0:29) Meet Tess & her Kids or Childfree choice; (15:30) Shifting views on motherhood/parenthood; (34:15) Overcoming fears about having a kid; (45:14) Becoming pregnant at 35 (50:06) Pragmatism vs. romanticizing motherhood About Tess: Tess identified strongly with the childfree perspective for most of her life and deeply questioned whether motherhood aligned with the life she wanted. Over time, she became open to the idea of becoming a parent and now finds herself pregnant. She brings a nuanced and honest perspective on the emotional complexity, fears, relationship dynamics, identity shifts, and personal growth that shaped her journey. Tess joins the podcast to share her experience navigating the kids versus childfree question from both sides, including what changed, what didn't, and what it feels like to move through such a major life transition without simple answers. When not preparing for the arrival of her baby, Tess works as a product manager and strives to be a better home cook. As mentioned in the episode: Want to be one of my 50 Decision Conversations? DM me on Instagram at @kidsorchildfree or email me at hello@keltiemaguire.com. You can connect with Tess by email at tess711rp@gmail.com or on Instagram at @tess.pereira. MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP 

It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If your friend regularly makes passive aggressive digs about your childfree-by-choice lifestyle, is a confrontation in order? How can you navigate your in-laws' past financial issues becoming YOUR future problem? If he ends it because of his father's diagnosis, is that a sign you should wait, or is the illness a red herring? And what to do if you love your guy but hate his vegetarianism? Come join us in our living room for good conversation and the Shandy take!Interested in getting the Shandy take but don't want to appear on the podcast? Email dearshandy@gmail.com for information about Shandy Off The Record sessions.A special thank you to our sponsors...- Go to https://saltandstone.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY for 15% off your first order!- Go to https://rula.com/SHANDY and take the first step towards improved mental health!- Go to https://shopremi.com/SHANDY and use CODE SHANDY to get 55% off your night guard!- Go to https://quince.com/shandy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!- Go to https://ogee.com/SHANDY and use code SHANDY to get 20% off!Time Stamps:0:00 - Housekeeping2:08 - My Friend Keeps Making Digs About My Childfree Lifestyle—Do I Confront Her?13:15 - My Husband's Parents Are Likely To Become Our Financial Burden One Day—Any Advice?30:25 - After 2 Months Of “Bliss”, He Ended It Due To His Father's Illness—Do I Wait For Him?57:05 - I Love My Guy But Not His Vegetarianism—Help!If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.comSubscribe and watch the episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandyFollow us!Dear Shandy - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandySharleen Joynt - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoyntAndy Levine - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Building real community as an adult is quietly one of the hardest things about modern life, and it gets harder when you're Childfree. The friends you assumed would always be around get busy, have kids, or move away, and one day you look up and realize the built-in social life adulthood promised never actually arrived. Maddy Roche sits down with four people who got tired of waiting and built the communities they couldn't find. Kari Cardinale of the Modern Elder Academy, Florence Wlodarski of Parallel Social Club, and Charlie and Ali Higgins of DINK Social each started from the same quiet ache, wanting people whose weekends were free and whose lives looked like theirs, and turned it into something thousands have now joined. Underneath it all sits a striking finding: the single biggest predictor of a long life is not diet or exercise, but the quality of the friendships you build in midlife.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why finding your people gets harder in your 40s and beyond, the specific friction points that make adult friendship so difficult, and how these community builders designed around every one of themHow three very different organizations approach the same need, from a midlife wisdom school to an in-person social club to an app built specifically for Childfree couplesWhy the first hangout is only the entry point, and how structured, smaller gatherings create the deeper "third vault" conversations that actually bond people togetherWhat it takes for an introvert to walk into a new community and get the most out of it, including why small, vetted, interest-based groups beat big networking-style eventsThe 80-year Harvard finding that the quality of your midlife friendships predicts a long life more than diet or exercise, and why that reframes community as a health priorityEpisode Guests:Kari Cardinale is a partner and Chief Content Officer at MEA (Modern Elder Academy), a midlife wisdom school with campuses in Baja, Mexico, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, plus a digital campus and an alumni community of 8,000 people across 60 countries, all built around navigating midlife and building new friendships.MEA (Modern Elder Academy): meawisdom.comFlorence Wlodarski is the co-founder of Parallel Social Club, a social wellness community in Los Angeles built for DINKs, SINKs, Childfree, and childless adults. Parallel hosts around ten small, curated in-person events a month, designed to remove the friction from adult friendship and help busy professionals actually connect.Parallel Social Club: parallelsocialclub.com Charlie and Ali Higgins are the co-founders of DINK Social, a social app built exclusively for Childfree couples to connect, discover events, and build real friendships. Launched in early 2026, the community-driven platform has already surpassed 2,500 couples.DINK Social: dinksocial.com Episode Host:Maddy Roche is the Chief Growth Officer at Childfree Trust®, where she leads all sales, marketing, and partnership initiatives and brings sharp insight to estate planning, LGBTQ+ legacy considerations, and Childfree financial decision making.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights delivers education for financial and estate planning without children. It supports people with no kids in making informed decisions about retirement, legacy planning, beneficiaries, and long-term care. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment.  Today we are recapping two recent Dinky trips: Vietnam in April and France in June. If you're new to our trips, we partner with the company TrovaTrip who organizes the itinerary and manages all the logistics for us so we just get to show up and enjoy our vacation. If you're interested in taking more trips with Dinky, Kristen and I are hosting folks for our second Christmas Markets trip in December, and next year I'll taking folks to Colombia + France for part two (stay tuned for those trips to launch!) Also, we get into a weird deep dive of our personal psychs, and share a ton of travel recs. Erika's Ha Long Bay Cruise: https://lyracruises.com/lyra-grandeur/Erika's favorite Crocs: https://go.shopmy.us/p-57929246 Kristen's neck AC: https://www.amazon.ie/gp/aw/d/B0CW97DZZD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&th=1Portable fan: https://www.amazon.ie/gp/aw/d/B0GCWCV21P?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Upcoming trips:Colombia goes on sale July 30. France 2027 details coming soon. PLUS: Treat yourself to new merch!Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Substack, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @dinkypod. Follow us on YouTube.If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

Loneliness carries the same health toll as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and for Childfree adults there is no built-in carpool lane to friendship. You build your crew on purpose. In this episode, Melissa Holcombe, DSW, LCSW, Maddy Roche, Bri Conn, CFP®, and Alli Gage trade honest stories about the moments that forced them to rebuild their circles, from divorce and sobriety to cross-country moves, and the practical ways they found their people again. They get into why intergenerational friendships are a quiet superpower when your life is not organized around school pickups and playgroups, how to take the pressure off by letting not every friend be a best friend, and the small, repeatable habits, showing up a second time, raising your hand to volunteer, casting a wide net, that turn strangers into a community that fits the life you designed.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why friendship is a health requirement rather than a nice-to-have, and what the research on loneliness, the friendship recession, and the emotional-support deficit reveals about how common it is to feel disconnectedHow major life changes like divorce, sobriety, and moving can signal that your crew needs to change, and how to rebuild intentionally by getting clear on how you want to spend your time and who you want around youWhy intergenerational friendships are a particular advantage for Childfree adults, and how connecting across age groups brings perspective, mentorship, and a richer lifeHow to take the pressure off friendship by connecting over one shared thing, since not every friend has to be a best friend for the relationship to be deeply satisfyingThe practical, repeatable moves for finding your people, from hobbies, classes, volunteering, and faith communities to apps like Bumble BFF and Meetup, plus why going back a second time changes everythingEpisode Hosts:Melissa Holcombe, DSW, LCSW is a Senior Advisor at Childfree Trust® with three decades in social services across child welfare, public schools, and guardianship and probate. She is also one of the nation's first Certified Veterinary Social Workers, with deep expertise in the legal and emotional terrain that vulnerable individuals navigate.Maddy Roche is the Chief Growth Officer at Childfree Trust®, where she leads all sales, marketing, and partnership initiatives and brings sharp insight to estate planning, LGBTQ+ legacy considerations, and Childfree financial decision making.Bri Conn, CFP® is a Childfree Wealth Specialist at Childfree Wealth® and Customer Experience Manager at Childfree Trust®. She specializes in financial management, life design, and estate planning, with particular focus on LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, drawing on her own early financial challenges and recovery to fuel her work in personal finance education.Alli Gage is the Chief of Staff at Childfree Insights, the behind-the-scenes coordinator who keeps all the organizations running in an orderly fashion across the board.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights focuses on planning for solo aging and later life without children. It offers trusted education on financial planning, estate planning, and building support systems for people aging independently. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Scott Barnes spent 25 years inside traditional financial planning before he realized the entire model was built on one assumption: that you will have children, and that the point of building wealth is to hand it over.Roughly 25% of US adults are childfree. There is no chapter in the financial planning curriculum for them. Not a module, not a paragraph.Scott is a advisor at Childfree Insights, working exclusively with childfree clients across all 50 states. He joins Wayne to unpack what actually changes when nobody is waiting at the end of the handover, and why it is a mechanical difference rather than a sensitivity one.In this episode:-Childfree vs childless, and why the planning conversation is different-The missing curriculum: why advisor training has nothing on clients without children-Why 80% of Childfree Wealth clients had never worked with an advisor before-Die with zero, and giving while you are alive instead of leaving it behind-The assets under management problem nobody talks about-Retiring before 60, the taxable brokerage bridge, Rule of 55 and 72(t)-Why power of attorney matters more than a will if you are childfree-The mistake of naming your own parents on your documents-Solo agers, long term care and the professional fiduciary-Pets, pet trusts and care documents-The gardener and the rose for childfree couples-Legacy as something you build today, not after you are goneIf this made you rethink what legacy means, share it with one person who needs to hear it.Learn more about Scott's work at Childfree Insights: https://childfreetrust.com/More from Journey to Legacy: https://journeytolegacy.org/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EUCigoc0FP4Subscribe for more conversations on building a legacy you actually get to see.

Abigail Porter, better known online as "The Girl with the List," joins me to talk about deconstructing motherhood—especially after growing up Mormon. We discuss the messages society and religion often send women about motherhood as their highest purpose, and how Abigail unpacked those beliefs to arrive at her decision to be child-free.  She also shares what she loves about the child-free life, the pushback she's received for speaking openly about her decision online, and the misconceptions women without children often face. Along the way, we explore her viral "List," reproductive autonomy, and what it looks like to choose a different path than the one you were always told you were supposed to want. Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon account ⁠⁠here⁠ for two bonus episodes per month and more. For more Girlscamp content follow along on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. For ad inquiries please email girlscamp@saucemediagroup.com. REFERENCES Abigail's Instagram Abigail's TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One decision can change the entire course of your life.Should you have children... or not?For many women, this isn't a simple choice. Divorce, heartbreak, infertility, timing, career, or simply not knowing what you truly want can leave you questioning the future you always imagined.In this heartfelt conversation, Andrea sits down with clarity coach and Kids or Child Free podcast host Keltie Maguire to discuss one of life's biggest decisions.Together they explore:• How to know if motherhood is truly right for you• The pressure society places on women to have children• Grieving the life you thought you'd have• Dating after divorce when children are still part of the conversation• Loving someone who doesn't want kids• Child free by choice vs. childless not by choice• Fear of regret and fear of missing out• How to find peace no matter which path life takesWhether you're still deciding, your circumstances made the decision for you, or you're learning to embrace a different future than you expected, this conversation offers compassion, hope, and permission to create a beautiful life on your own terms.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why deciding whether to have children changes everything02:25 Keltie's journey from fence sitter to confidently child free10:25 Breaking free from society's expectations of women15:15 The biggest fears women have about having or not having children19:30 Grieving the life you thought you would have22:20 Can anyone help you make this decision?25:20 Dating after divorce when kids are still part of the equation30:50 Falling in love with someone who already has children35:25 Adoption, alternative paths, and what people are really searching for37:20 Loving someone who doesn't want children40:05 When should you discuss kids while dating?41:55 A message for women whose path didn't go as planned46:30 What if your partner changes everything?52:00 How to create a meaningful life, with or without children57:35 Final thoughts and encouragement

Although we all miss Eli in this episode, we have an incredible treat of a guest host: Cecil Cicirello! Cecil shares how he and his wife determined that childfree by choice was a good fit for them, and the dads get into childhood memories, being childfree and maintaining friendships with people who have children, and so much more. Plus an especially long patron-only segment at the end! Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com

Being Childfree changes how you build a business, from the money you can pour back in, to the hours you keep to the question of who it's all for. Jena Gribble of Blush Cactus and Huzefa Kapadia of Scalar Learning join Bri Conn, CFP® to talk about what that has actually looked like for them, the runway that lets them weather a slow season, the boundaries they set by choice, and how they think about a business's future when handing it down was never part of the plan. They get into the real trade-offs and the freedom underneath them, including why success on your own terms beats scaling for the sake of scaling every time.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How being Childfree can create real financial flexibility for a business owner, from reinvesting profits to building the runway that carries you through slower seasons.Why flexibility and availability are not the same as having unlimited time, and how both founders set boundaries around work that they chose rather than work that was imposed on them.How to think about the future of a business when passing it to children isn't the goal.Why defining what success actually looks like matters so much for Childfree founders, and how to avoid the trap of scaling for the sake of scaling.What experienced founders wish more people understood before starting out.Episode Guests:Jena Gribble is the founder and brand strategist at Blush Cactus, a branding and marketing agency in Gilbert, Arizona, that helps businesses clarify who they are, communicate their value, and build brands people trust. What began as a freelance graphic design business grew into a full agency with a team, with strategy at the heart of everything they do.Connect with Jena: blushcactus.comHuzefa Kapadia is the founder of Scalar Learning, a Los Angeles based education company focused on math education. A former software engineer and patent attorney, he launched Scalar Learning solo in 2013 and grew it through word of mouth and a successful YouTube channel into a team of tutors, while still tutoring more than anyone on his team.Connect with Huzefa: scalarlearning.com Episode Host:Bri Conn, CFP® is a Childfree Wealth Specialist at Childfree Wealth® and Customer Experience Manager at Childfree Trust®. She specializes in financial management, life design, and estate planning, with particular focus on LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, drawing on her own early financial challenges and recovery to fuel her work in personal finance education.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights is a trusted resource for life planning without children. It explores financial planning, estate planning, relationships, and long-term decisions for adults building a future without kids. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. We're talking with author Jaclyn Westlake! Jaclyn is a former recruiter and career advice columnist who now writes novels about funny, flawed women doing their best to find their authentic way in the world. She is the author of Dear Dotty — a finalist for the Women's Fiction Writers Association Star Award — and Lucky Break, whose main character navigates grief, therapy, and the unexpected freedom of a life that didn't go according to plan. Jaclyn lives in California with her husband Brian and their chihuahua mix, Mr. Pickles. TRIPS:Christmas Markets 2026!!! GET MORE FROM DINKY:Treat yourself to new merch!Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Substack, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @dinkypod. Follow us on YouTube.If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

What if "legacy" looks completely different when there are no kids in the picture and that difference actually unlocks a freer, more intentional version of FI? In this thoughtful crossover between Childfree Life by Design and Catching Up to FI, Dr. Jay and Bill sit down for the kind of conversation most money media skips: what happens after you hit the number and realize the bigger question is no longer "Can I retire?" but "What am I retiring to?" It's philosophical, personal, a little messy in the best way, and exactly the kind of episode that reminds listeners that FI is not the finish line. It's the moment when the real design work begins. This episode covers: The "fog of FI" and the identity shift that can come after reaching financial independence The childfree midlife crisis and why "now what?" hits harder than many expect Legacy beyond lineage and how childfree people often redefine impact Why it is more important to know what you are retiring to than what you are retiring from The tension between purpose, freedom, and drifting after hitting major goals Health span, lifespan, and why time becomes more valuable once money pressure drops How giving, service, and creativity can become the next chapter after FI Why books, podcasts, and numbers alone cannot answer life-design questions The difference between being rich on paper and living a truly wealthy life Why underspending and over-optimizing can become their own retirement risks . === SUPPORT  THE  SHOW ===

This week's episode is one I have been so excited to share. I'm joined by two brilliant, generous, and deeply thoughtful guests — writer, educator, and body liberation advocate Chrissy King, and creative and founder Claire — who have co-created the Child-Free Coven, a community and mutual aid space for people who are child-free, by choice or by circumstance.In this episode:*What the word “childfree” actually means — and why Chrissy and Claire are actively reclaiming it*Why being childfree is not anti-child, and the James Baldwin quote at the center of their community*Chrissy's story: ending a marriage, being the first woman in her lineage to have this choice, and what liberation actually feels like*Claire's story: knowing from her early teens, navigating a partner's uncertainty, and how 25 years of undiagnosed endometriosis is inextricably linked to her childfree journey*The things people say to childfree women and what to make of them*The connection between body liberation and the childfree experience*Race, reproductive justice, and how this conversation is profoundly different depending on who you are*The political moment we're in — bodily autonomy, forced birth, and what history tells us about these tactics*What it means to pour your love, attention, and energy into the world without motherhood as the vehicle*The difference between grief and regret*What Chrissy means when she says she wanted more than “fine”Resources:Find The Childfree Coven on Substack and InstagramChrissy's book: The Body Liberation ProjectClaire on Instagram and Chrissy on InstagramRachel Cargill / Rich Auntie SupremeResmaa Menakem, My Grandmother's HandsTricia Hersey / Rest is ResistanceSupport the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Substack for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribeApply for Abbie's Group Membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcastFind Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe