Podcasts about childfree

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.

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.

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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.

Cet été, C'est pas toi, c'est moi fête ses 3 ans. Pour l'occasion, je vous propose de réécouter certains des épisodes qui m'ont le plus marquée depuis le lancement du podcast.Dater apres un divorce : entre réalité ou désillusion ?Dans cet épisode, je vous fais réécouter l'histoire de La Petite Gaby. Après un divorce, deux enfants et un retour sur le marché du célibat 2.0, elle nous raconte ses aventures dans l'univers des apps de rencontre. Des dates foireux, du 50/50 et la peur de ne plus croire au coup de foudre, Gaby nous livre tout ça avec son humour et sa fraîcheur. C'est un épisode sans tabou, et franchement, c'est à ne pas manquer !Bonne écoute et à dans deux semaines pour un tout nouvel épisode !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 :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dearleslye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Un podcast animé et produit par Leslye Granaud et coproduit.Couverture illustrée par Mathou (@mathou_cdh)Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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.

Cet été, C'est pas toi, c'est moi fête ses 3 ans. Pour l'occasion, je vous propose de réécouter certains des épisodes qui m'ont le plus marquée depuis le lancement du podcast.Dans cet épisode, je reçois Judith Duportail - Judith Duportail est journaliste et auteure, spécialiste des relations amoureuses et des réseaux sociaux. Entre déception, désillusion et relations toxiques aujourd'hui, Judith a fait le choix auquel beaucoup de femmes réfléchissent : créer sa famille différemment, ne plus attendre après LA rencontre qui bouleverserait tout. Un conte de fées 2.0. Vous pouvez retrouver Judith Duportail sur Instagram @judithduportail_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 :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dearleslye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Un podcast animé et produit par Leslye Granaud et coproduit.Couverture illustrée par Mathou (@mathou_cdh)Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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 

Cet été, C'est pas toi, c'est moi fête ses 3 ans. Pour l'occasion, je vous propose de réécouter certains des épisodes qui m'ont le plus marquée depuis le lancement du podcast. Marie de Brauer est humoriste, journaliste, podcasteuse, entre bien d'autres choses. Marie à tout pour elle, de l'humour au succès professionnel, mais pourtant l'amour n'a jamais pointé le bout de son nez dans sa vie. Comment croire à l'amour quand, à 29 ans, on n'a jamais été en couple ? Dans cet épisode, Marie nous parle de comment la grossophobie impacte sa vie sentimentale, de comment la visibilité sur les réseaux sociaux peut créer une certaine distance avec l'autre...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 :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dearleslye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Un podcast animé et produit par Leslye Granaud et coproduit.Couverture illustrée par Mathou (@mathou_cdh)Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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.

Host Kris Kington Barker and Sherrill Wayland, Senior Partner of Special Initiatives and Partnerships at SAGE, dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults discuss the unique set of aging challenges faced by this underserved community.Join the conversation live Thursdays at 1 on KCBX.

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 ===

In this episode, Keltie speaks with highschool counselor and content creator, Caroline, about her deeply personal journey deciding to remain childfree. You'll hear about: How Caroline went from dreaming of 3 kids, to thinking she'd have only one, to being fulfilled with none.  What it's like to navigate infertility treatments when you're still on the fence.  Navigating the societal pressures around this choice, including when all your friends are becoming moms. How Caroline broke the news to her family and friends that she and her husband had decided to stop trying. What helped solidify her decision, and why she's decided to start sharing publicly about her childfree choice. (2:25) Meet Caroline & her Kids or Childfree decision (15:01) Trying for a kid, fertility struggles (25:40) Deciding to stay childfree (38:47) Navigating friendship groups (55:30) Embracing a childfree life (1:04:28) Childfree vs. Childless (1:16:06) Posting childfree content as an influencer About Caroline: Caroline is a high school counselor in the New York City public school system with 14 years of experience and a master's degree in counseling. As the creator behind @elsewherewithcare on Instagram, she shares content about life in New York City, travel, personal style, and her journey as a childfree woman. Through her personal experiences and professional insight, Caroline explores the complexities of choosing a childfree life and encourages others to live & find fulfillment on their own terms. By talking about the things many people are thinking but hesitant to say out loud, she helps normalize difficult conversations and fosters a sense of connection for those navigating similar experiences. Her content creates space for honest, nuanced reflection among childfree individuals and the parents and loved ones in their lives.  As mentioned in the episode: Find Caroline on Instagram at instagram.com/elsewherewithcare. Join our August Confidently Childfree Group Intensive that starts on August 4th.  MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP 

Today we are doing another dedicated Regretful Parents episode. This is our fourth full episode we've done on regretful parents and, if you didn't notice by now, we also have a recurring series we try to do weekly available wherever you find podcasts and a whole lot more on our YouTube channel. In today's episode, I have compiled a ton of recent posts on Facebook's I Regret Having Children, which as of recording has 105k members. Trigger warning that there is some talk of parricide (or the murder of one's own family member) in today's episode. Either way, you are in for a ride.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.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

Carol Marak spent years as a family caregiver before a single, sharp realization changed the course of her life: her parents had three daughters looking out for them, and she was navigating the road ahead solo. Rather than let that fear sit, she turned it into a decade of research, a widely followed community, and a body of work on how to age safely and securely as a soloist, without a spouse or kids. In this episode, she joins Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® to talk about what it actually takes to build that kind of independent life on purpose.Together they get into the three questions that surface the moment you land in a hospital bed, why finances sit at the center of a holistic aging plan, and how the soloists who end up with the most options are the ones who built their support system long before they needed it. The conversation reframes independence itself: not as doing everything alone, but as assembling the right people and structures around you while you still have the time and health to choose them.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why finances sit at the center of a holistic aging plan, how they connect to health, housing, and social support, and why "I have my finances set" is the place people wrongly stop instead of startThe three questions that surface the instant you end up in a hospital bed: who can speak to your physicians, who can access your finances, and who will physically show up to advocate for you, plus the fourth one most soloists forgetWhy being single can cost you between $400,000 and a million dollars over a lifetime, what the single tax actually adds up to, and why soloists tend to land in one of two financial buckets with very little in betweenHow creative housing models, from naturally occurring retirement communities to dorm-style shared living, can build a support system right outside your door without sacrificing your private spaceWhy true independence means building the right structures with the right people rather than doing everything yourself, and how to take the first small step before a crisis makes the decision for youResources:The Purpose Code by Jordan Grumet, MD: https://jordangrumet.com/books Episode Guest: Carol Marak is an aging-alone advocate, author, and educator who has spent over a decade helping people plan to live safely and securely as soloists, without a spouse or kids. After a wake-up call at 55 following her years as a family caregiver, she built her work around the realities of solo aging and founded the Elder Orphan Facebook group, a carefully moderated community of more than 11,000 members. She coaches and teaches on designing an independent later life, with finances, health, housing, and social connection treated as one connected system.Connect with Carol:Website: carolmarak.com  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carolmarakIndependent Solo Peer Group for Independent Adults 60+https://carolmarak.com/aging-solo-peer-group Life Plan Assessment:https://carolmarak.com/life-plan-assessment Elder Orphans Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elderorphans Episode Host:Dr. Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP® 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 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 conversation, Keltie is joined by Caroline Lee, a death doula and somatic therapist who supports women and couples with the Kids or Childfree choice. You'll hear them discuss: Caroline's personal journey to motherhood, and the career pivot that took her from photographer, to death doula and therapist.  How fear, grief, shame, and mortality influence decisions around parenthood. How to work through grief and shame when confronting the Kids or Childfree choice. The role of psychedelics like psilocybin and ibogaine in exploring the decision of whether to have kids. The significance of making conscious, intentional decisions about parenthood. ...and so much more. (1:48) Meet Caroline & her Kids or Childfree decision; (10:27) The work of a death doula; (16:52) Coping with grief and shame in the Kids or Childfree decision; (30:57) Mortality + the Kids or Childfree decision; (45:51) Using psychedelics for decision-making About Caroline: Caroline Lee is a death doula, somatic therapist, writer, and mother of 2. She is the creator of To Babe or Not to Babe, a six-week group for people deciding whether to become parents, remain childfree, or have another child. Her work explores death, desire, grief, the body, and the threshold moments where a life starts asking to be lived more truthfully. Her kids are Moses and Octavia, 2.5 years and 5 months old, and she had them at 37 and 39 years old. She and her partner live in the Bay of San Francisco. As mentioned in the episode: Find Caroline and her 6-week group program, To Babe or Not to Babe, online at www.tobabeornottobabe.com. Find her on social media at @howcarolinecarolines MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP 

Fun playground or toddler emergency room invitation? Melbourne parents are fiercely divided over a controversial new playground featuring... checks notes... giant rocks. Is this brilliant independent play, or have we officially reached peak chaotic parenting? We have thoughts. Plus, Monz and Stacey ran to see Toy Story 5 and what they witnessed was a brutal gut punch. Pixar took our greatest screen-time guilt and put it on a 90-minute tear that has us questioning how imagination can possibly coexist with addictive tech. Also, as some Australians demand child-free flights and resorts, Amelia asks the question: Is this really so bad? Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30. Reccos: Stacey is loving America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix. Amelia recommends the Finlay bedazzle kit, a incredibly soothing $40 craft pack featuring 24 sparkle colours that you can use to transform sunglasses and notebooks with your child. Monz recommends dump bags, the ultimate dietitian-approved meal-prepping hack where you freeze all your raw ingredients in one Ziploc bag so you can just dump it straight into the slow cooker midweek. What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud The Birthday Post That Sparked A Sharenting Debate The Royal School Run Is Just Like Yours & What Kids Think We Do All Day The One Word You Need To Stop Saying & Were 90s Mums 'All That'? 'Crying Cafes' & A Mother-In-Law Red Flag Signs You’re A Beta Mum & How To ‘Bounce Back’ The School Holiday Rule & The Big Bluey Stuff Up The Holiday Decision One Mum Regrets & Party Bags Are Officially Cancelled Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: 'I thought Toy Story 5 would be an easy family watch. It's a gut punch.' 'I've finally cracked the code to screen time, and it only took this one thing.' Think of the parents: 3 reasons taking your kid to playgrounds is an adult's worst nightmare. CLARE STEPHENS: A rude stranger, a note from a neighbour and the age of utter intolerance. GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester & Stacey Hicks Acting Group Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray Video Editor: Julian Rosario Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Childfree adults over 50, the next wave of AI-driven job displacement does not have to be a crisis. It can be the push that finally makes starting something of your own feel not just possible but necessary. In this episode, Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® and Alli Gage break down what it actually takes to launch a small business in the second half of life,  from the two questions every founder needs to answer first, to how AI can make you a more efficient and resilient solopreneur from day one.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why the two most important questions before starting any business are who do you want to serve and how do you want to serve them -- and why the answers to those questions also happen to make your business more AI-resistantHow to tell the difference between owning a job and building a business, why most people actually want the former, and why getting clear on that distinction early saves you from building the wrong thingWhy Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® asks every client to double their prices before anything else, what happened when a dog walker raised her rates by 50%, and why setting boundaries around the clients you serve is the most important business decision you will makeHow to use AI as a thinking partner rather than a replacement for your own expertise, why the first draft AI gives you will always be terrible, and why fighting with it upfront is exactly how you get value out of it laterWhy the business has to help you rather than hurt you, what limits to set before you start, and how to know when it is time to walk away from something that is no longer adding joyEpisode Hosts:Dr. Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP® 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.” Alli Gage is the Chief of Staff at Childfree Insights. Alli is the behind-the-scenes coordinator who ensures all organizations operate 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.

Keltie is joined by guest, Tina Martinez, for a conversation about Tina's journey to embracing her childfree choice — and why a simple and peaceful life without kids is more than enough. The two of them chat about: How Tina and her husband ultimately landed on the childfree decision, after trying to have kids. The often-overlooked perks of a romantic partnership without children.  How Tina navigates her fears about ageing and companionship. The importance of community and support networks for childfree women – and how Tina is building these for herself, and other childfree women. The biggest myths and stereotypes about childfree women. (2:08) Meet Tina and her Kids or Childfree decision (16:40) Being a childfree couple (29:21) An (extra)ordinary life without kids (39:05) Myths about childfree women (47:24) Being childfree in your 50s About Tina Tina Martinez is a Food Producer at Good Housekeeping magazine with over 15 years of experience across recipe development, food styling, and culinary content production. Currently working in a test kitchen, she wears many hats—developing, writing, and testing recipes, styling food for photo shoots, and producing video content for social media. She began her career in restaurant kitchens before moving into teaching culinary classes, eventually transitioning into food styling for editorial, digital, and television platforms. Originally from New Jersey, Tina has spent the past 25 years living everywhere from Queens and Brooklyn to California and Washington, DC, before settling in Westchester with her husband. Outside the kitchen, she's passionate about fitness and staying active—you can find her running, weightlifting, hiking local trails, or exploring neighborhood breweries. As mentioned in the episode Find Tina on Instagram at instagram.com/the_saltgypsy  Find her on TikTok at tiktok.com/@the.salt.gypsy Her website is www.tinadegraff.com MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP 

Send us Fan MailWhether you have kids, don't have kids, or are still figuring it out, the life you choose deserves a real financial plan behind it.This week we are sitting down with Erika and Kristen, the best-friend duo behind the DINKY Podcast. DINK stands for Dual Income, No Kids. These two have built a thriving community around what it actually looks like to choose this life on purpose. Erika comes from a background in social media and comedy and now runs her own freelance business while co-hosting the podcast full time. Kristen spent years in tech before making the bold move to relocate to Dublin, Ireland, where she is in business school part time, building a side business, and working on an invention she is genuinely excited about. The DINKY Podcast launched about four years ago, right as Roe v. Wade was overturned, and it has grown into a bold, funny, and politically engaged conversation about reproductive rights, financial freedom, chosen family, and the real cost of the life society tells us we should want.Erika and Kristen bring live poll data from thousands of women, real talk about what financial freedom actually feels like when you are building it on your own terms, and some of the most refreshingly honest takes on money, marriage, and end-of-life planning we have ever had on this show. From the $6,000 a month Seattle daycare reality check that started it all to why 77% of women said they still would not want kids even with more money, this one is packed. We also get into retiring as you go, bodily autonomy in a post-Roe world, chosen family, and why having a written end-of-life plan is not optional regardless of whether you have children.Erika and Kristen's reminder is this: the women who came before us did not get to choose. We do, and that is worth respecting with intentional decision making. Join us for next week's Money Talks “You Don't Have to Have Kids to Build a Legacy”. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!  Follow & connect with Kristen Myers and Erika Abdelatif:Dinky Podcast - YouTubeAbout DinkyInstagramWant to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we'll dig into a question we hear all the time from women business owners: Budgeting for Businesses to Offer Benefits. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Follow & connect with us!Website Facebook PageFacebook groupInstagramTikTokLinkedInYouTubeReddit ResourcesHave questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here!...

In this episode, Bri Conn, CFP® and Melissa Holcombe, DSW, LCSW sit down with Jennifer Crowley, registered nurse, certified life care planner, and founder of The Life Care Experts, for a conversation about what it actually takes to plan for aging with intention. Jennifer has spent over 30 years walking alongside individuals through the most vulnerable chapters of their lives, and she brings a clear-eyed, practical framework for Childfree and solo aging adults who want to stay in the driver's seat of their own care -- even if their health or cognitive abilities change.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why hope is not a care plan and what the difference between reactive crisis management and proactive life care planning actually looks like in practiceHow Jennifer's seven-step U DECIDE framework helps solo agers and Childfree adults build a structured, values-aligned aging roadmap without feeling overwhelmed by where to startWhy sharing your financial and healthcare information with a trusted person is not about losing control -- it is about preserving it -- and what someone needs to know to step in on your behalf if you cannotWhat dementia-proofing your future actually means, why rural aging requires earlier and more intentional planning than most people realize, and how to start building your care ecosystem before you need itWhy your power of attorney document is only as useful as the conversation you have had with the person you named, and what it costs when that conversation never happensEpisode Guest:Jennifer Crowley is a registered nurse of 32 years, dual certified life care planner and care manager, and founder of The Life Care Experts in northwest Montana. She is the author of 7 Steps to Long-Term Care Planning, The Life Care Management Handbook, and The Ultimate Care Plan Guide, and co-founder of the Life Care Management Institute, which offers over 30 online courses and do-it-yourself resources for aging and life care planning.Connect with Jennifer:7 Steps to Long-Term Care Planning by Jennifer Crowley: available at https://thelifecareexperts.com  Family Aging Life Care Planning online course: https://lifecareexperts.thrivecart.com/familyagingplan/ Instagram: @lifecaremanagementinstitute Facebook: @lifecaremanagementinstitute LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/lifecaremanagementinstituteEpisode Hosts:Bri Conn, CFP® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Childfree Wealth Specialist® at Childfree Wealth®, and Customer Experience Manager at Childfree Trust®.Melissa Holcombe, DSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and Doctor of Social Work with a background in probate court and guardianship. She brings a unique clinical perspective to the intersection of aging, legal planning, and intentional life design for Childfree adults.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're talking to the mind behind the Instagram account Kids or Childfree. Keltie Maguire is a Clarity Coach, and offers coaching, workshops, and a podcast dedicated to helping women navigate one of life's biggest and most underserved decisions: whether or not to become a parent. Now based in Germany, Keltie came to this work through her own uncertainty. In our conversation we'll talk about what helped her feel good in her own choice, what to expect from her workshops, plus: we'll ask her what the deal is with men. 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.

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

What does it really mean to be childfree by choice? In this episode, we explore the growing movement of people who have consciously decided not to become parents. From challenging societal expectations to defining fulfillment on their own terms, we discuss the motivations, misconceptions, and realities behind choosing a childfree life. Join us as we examine the personal, emotional, financial, and cultural factors that influence this decision, and hear perspectives on building meaningful lives, relationships, and legacies beyond parenthood. Whether you're childfree, considering the choice, a parent, or simply curious about different life paths, this conversation offers thoughtful insights into one of today's most discussed lifestyle decisions. Tune in for an honest, respectful discussion about autonomy, identity, and what it means to create a life that aligns with your values. Follow the show and leave a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Threads   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Maddy Roche sits down with Sherrill Wayland, Senior Director of Special Initiatives and Partnerships at SAGE, the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. Sherrill brings over two decades of advocacy experience, a deeply personal connection to the community she serves, and a clear-eyed understanding of what it means to age as an LGBTQ+ adult in a world that was not always built to support you -- particularly when you are doing it without children.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why LGBTQ+ older adults face a unique set of aging challenges rooted in a lifetime of discrimination, family estrangement, and a legal system that was not designed with their relationships in mind -- and what SAGE is doing at the national level to change thatWhat the Long-Term Care Equality Index is, how it helps LGBTQ+ older adults identify affirming housing and care communities, and what specific questions to ask when evaluating whether a provider is truly equipped to serve your communityHow SAGE Care's cultural competency training is equipping senior centers, assisted living facilities, and area agencies on aging across the country to serve LGBTQ+ older adults with dignity and respectWhat Sherrill's sabbatical to Antarctica with her mother taught her about the freedom that comes with being Childfree by choice, and why building a life on your own terms sometimes means spending it exactly the way you wantEpisode Guest:Sherrill Wayland (she/they) is the Senior Director of Special Initiatives and Partnerships at SAGE, the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. With a career rooted in advocacy for marginalized communities, Sherrill oversees the National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging, SAGE Care, SAGE Collab, and SAGE U, and has spent over two decades working to ensure LGBTQ+ elders have access to affirming, dignified care and community.Learn more about SAGE on their website: https://www.sageusa.org/And follow along on social media: https://www.instagram.com/sageusa https://www.facebook.com/SAGEUSA Episode Host:Maddy Roche (she/her) is Chief Growth Officer at Childfree Trust®. She understands the challenges of being Childfree as it relates to estate planning and is passionate about educating her community about ways to prepare.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.

What does your financial plan look like when the traditional script doesn't apply to you? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Bri Conn, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and co-host of the Child-Free Life by Design podcast, to break down everything child-free people need to know about building wealth, planning for the future, and defining legacy on their own terms. If you've ever been asked "but who's going to take care of you when you're old?" — this episode is for you.WE GET INTO:0:00 – Welcome + Jannese's personal journey with child-free financial planning0:57 – Introducing Bri Conn: CFP® serving the child-free community1:11 – How Bri accidentally fell into child-free financial planning4:04 – Who is actually seeking child-free financial planning (hint: it's not who you think)5:14 – What traditional financial advice gets wrong for child-free people7:09 – Redefining legacy when children aren't part of the equation9:06 – Navigating cultural expectations around family obligation and caregiving11:30 – Estate planning without default heirs — and why Child-Free Trust exists13:56 – Busting the myth: do child-free people automatically have more money?17:02 – Long-term care planning: who's actually going to take care of you?20:42 – Life insurance: do child-free folks even need it?22:29 – Building your "bench" of decision-makers (healthcare proxy + POA)24:34 – How to find a financial planner who actually gets it26:18 – What happens if you die or become incapacitated without an estate plan29:05 – FIRE vs. FILE: Financial Independence Live Early34:41 – Myth-busting: the worst financial advice child-free people always get36:44 – The one traditional money milestone you have permission to skip40:41 – What wealth actually means when you're child-free43:01 – Permission to want freedom and happiness — fully and unapologeticallyKEY TAKEAWAYS: The single most important question child-free people need to answer: Do you care how much money you leave behind when you die? Your entire financial plan changes based on your answer.Legacy doesn't require children. It can look like a garden that inspires strangers, a community you've poured into, or friendships you've built with intention.You are NOT the default family ATM just because you don't have kids.Long-term care currently costs ~$129,000/year and is rising 5% annually. Women average 3.7 years of care. This is not a plan-later situation.If you don't have estate documents in place, the state decides who makes decisions for you — and that could be someone you're estranged from or have never met.FIRE = grind now, quit later. FILE (Financial Independence Live Early) = redesign work now so you can enjoy life soonerHomeownership is not a mandatory financial milestone, Renting can absolutely be a wealth-building strategyBuild your "bench" early: medical professionals, estate planning decision-makers, and financial advisors who actually understand child-free planning.If your financial planner looks at you like you have three heads when you say you're not having kids — find a new one.CONNECT WITH BRI:InstagramWebsiteTAKE THE NEXT STEP:Yo Quiero Dinero Private MembershipRead my book, Financially Lit!Leave me a voicemailThis episode of Yo Quiero Dinero was produced by Heart Centered Podcasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're kicking off a brand-new season of the podcast with some of the topic takeaways from our series of On Demand classes — plus, details on a big sale!  We'll explore: How the stories you're telling yourself about this decision are holding you back How cultural and societal expectations around the Kids or Childfree choice shape our desires and decisions How to navigate this decision when you and your partner are on a different page Why the key to considering life's hardships and this choice, is asking ourselves what makes life worth living The importance of exploring our personal relationship with regret when we're worried about regret As mentioned in the episode: Check out this week's On Demand Fan sale! Get our full collection of On Demand classes for $269.  Here's the reel with Shan Boodram, congratulating Vanessa & Xander on their childfree choice. The On Demand classes mentioned in the episode include: Find Calm in the Storm (4:04) Other People (6:40) A Difference of Opinion (9:54) An Uncertain Future (12:31) Exploring the Fear of Regret (14:22) MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP 

In this episode, Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® brings his TED Conference takeaways directly to the Childfree community for a straight-talking look at what the AI economy actually means for people building a future without children. He does not sugarcoat it. The next recession will likely be the one that takes the jobs and does not bring them back, and the people who will be okay are not necessarily the ones who saw it coming, they are the ones who prepared before it arrived.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why the next recession is likely to be a structural job loss event rather than a temporary one, and why AI replacing 80% of desk jobs is not doom and gloom, it is just mathWhy being the expert in your field is no longer the competitive advantage it once was, and what the one skill is that will actually protect you in an AI economyHow Childfree adults are uniquely positioned to navigate a post-work world, and why not having to worry about your children's job prospects is a genuine advantage when the economy shiftsWhy Dr. Jay is temporarily back on the hustle train and what he is doing personally to build his financial cushion before the window closesWhat the obituary exercise has to do with AI, why your second line will not say "Father of three," and why figuring out what it does say is the most important work you can do right nowResources Mentioned:Leadership Lessons from NASCAR with Drew Blickensderfer:  https://childfreeinsights.com/resources/podcast/episode-176/ The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist - Available on YouTube, Apple TV & Amazon PrimeWant to talk more about this? Join us on June 3rd for Navigating the AI Economy a Real Talk with Dr. Jay: https://childfreeinsights.com/event/20260603-realtalk/Can't make it on June 3rd? Check out our other free events here: https://childfreeinsights.com/events/Episode Hosts:Dr. Jay Zigmont, MBA, CFP® is the Founder of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and Permanently Childless people, and Childfree Trust®. 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.

Buying a home has been sold as the responsible, obvious next step for so long that most people have never actually stopped to ask whether it fits their life. Dr. Jay Zigmont CFP® owned homes from age 21 to 45 and now rents. Fiona Waller CFP® works with clients who have spent years in properties they quietly resented. In this episode, they take apart the financial math, the family voices, the passive income myth, and the real cost of owning a vacation home to help Childfree adults make housing decisions based on what they actually want rather than what they have been told to want.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why the stock market returning seven to ten percent annually makes a stronger financial case than a mortgage at six percent interest on a home appreciating three to five percent per year.How to tell whether you should buy or rent based on your life first and your finances second, and why being unable to say where you will be in three years is the only answer you needWhy rent is the most you will pay each month while a mortgage is the least, and what that difference means for a Childfree adult who values flexibility and simplicityWhy rental properties are not passive income, what the 1031 exchange strategy assumes about passing wealth to children, and why that assumption does not work for Childfree peopleWhy vacation homes are the worst of all worlds for Childfree adults, and why renting wherever you want to go beats owning a property you have to manage from a distanceResources Mentioned:What if your Parents Run out of Money | Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® & Bri Conn, CFP®https://childfreeinsights.com/resources/podcast/episode-136/ Inheriting Parent Care Responsibility | Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® & Bri Conn, CFP®https://childfreeinsights.com/resources/podcast/episode-137/ Episode Hosts:Dr. Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP® is the Founder of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and Permanently Childless people, and Childfree Trust®. He is also the author of The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.Fiona Waller, MSW, LCSW, CFP® is a Childfree Wealth Specialist® at Childfree Wealth®. She brings a unique perspective as a former therapist, focusing on the intersection of mental health and money using a trauma-informed background to help clients align their financial and life plans with their values.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 joined by Eva Zu Beck: an adventure YouTuber, host and director of the show Superskilled on NatGeo, and a self-proclaimed feral woman. We ask her about her experiences leaving corporate life to travel the world, her experiences with her dog Vilk, and what it's like to be a woman in this industry. TRIPS:Christmas Markets 2026!!! GET MORE FROM DINKY: Treat yourself to new merch! Wanna get your finances in order? Use our link to sign up for a FREE 34 day trial of YNAB (You Need A Budget) and support the show. 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 birth rate debate, we explore: - The cataclysmic impacts of the current birth rates for future generations. - Why so many young women are opting out of motherhood. - What can be done to fix declining birth rates globally. - and much more... Guests: - Lyman Stone is a demographer, researcher, and a writer. - Simone Collins is an author and pronatalist advocate focused on fertility and demographic decline. - Stephen J. Shaw is a data scientist and filmmaker. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠⁠ Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off Timeline powered by Mitopure (now at a lower price) at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (0:00) Why We Should Be Worried About Birth Rate Decline (5:20) The Shocking Reality of Falling Fertility (8:12) What Happens If the Population Shrinks? (17:40) Is Low Fertility a Threat to the Economy? (25:39) Why Are Birth Rate Debates So Controversial? (38:46) Is Having Kids Too Expensive Now? (51:45) Why People Are Delaying Parenthood (58:41) Would Marrying Younger Fix the Problem? (01:01:45) Do Kids Actually Make You Happier? (01:12:14) Does Age Predict Fertility Levels? (01:18:34) The Hidden Risks of Selection Pressure (01:27:52) How Does Education Impact Birth Rates? (01:35:05) Do Men Want Families More Than Women Now? (01:38:59) Are We Choosing Travel Over Children? (01:45:06) Do You Lose Yourself When You Have Kids? (02:07:20) Should Mothers Get Free Education? (02:10:20) Are Women Being Blamed for Declining Birth Rates? (02:20:51) Why Is Everyone So Offended? (02:29:51) Should Fathers Be Doing More at Home? (02:39:41) Birth Rates vs Climate Change: What Matters More? (02:46:29) Should Governments Pay People to Have Kids? (02:57:48) Are Families Getting Smaller? (03:07:50) Are Tax Policies Punishing the Child-Free? (03:12:51) Is Education the Answer? (03:19:36) The Most Shocking Birth Rate Facts (03:26:47) Does Contraception Actually Affect Birth Rates? (03:34:46) Will This Change Your Mind? Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen are joined by Keltie McGuire, host of The Kids or Childfree Podcast and a clarity coach who helps people decide between parenthood or a childfree life. Together, they unpack the often overwhelming “in-between” of not knowing what you want, why that gray area can feel so hard to sit in, and how to get out of it. Keltie shares her own experience of being on the fence for years, why clarity doesn't always “arrive,” and how decision-making around kids often comes with anxiety, pressure, and fear of regret. They explore how to tell the difference between not wanting kids vs. fear of the unknown, how to talk to a partner about the decision, and why “if it's not a 100% yes, it's a no” isn't actually helpful advice.The conversation also covers financial fears, the reality of parenting, and how to think about regret in a more nuanced way, because no matter what you choose, there will be hard parts.You can find Keltie on Instagram @kidsorchildfree, at kidsorchildfree.com, and on The Kids or Childfree Podcast. Book mentioned in this episode: The Baby DecisionTune in to gain insight, awareness, and action!⁠Get Matched With One of Our Therapists⁠ at The Therapy Group!⁠ShrinkChicks on Instagram⁠Our ⁠Know Yourself Grow Yourself Journal⁠!!Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! ⁠https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg⁠A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:Boll & Branch: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/shrinkchicks with code shrinkchicksSkims: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of our favorite bras and underwear athttp://www.skims.com/shrinkchicks. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that followsShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/shrinkchicksPerelel: New customers can use code SHRINKCHICKS to get 20% off their first order at perelelhealth.com/shrinkchicksZenni: Go to Zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first orderGreenChef: Head to Greenchef.com/50shrinkchicks and use code 50shrinkchicks to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shippingQuince: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quince.com/shrinkchicks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns on your next orderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This episode originally aired May 15, 2025 Sarah can't stop eating blueberries and keeps forgetting if they will kill her. Plus, she rejects society's pressure to have kids, compares lasagna to sex, and gets crude on the side of a truck. Learn more about Second Nurture here: https://www.2nurture.org/ You can leave a voice memo for Sarah at speakpipe.com/TheSarahSilvermanPodcast. Follow Sarah Silverman @sarahkatesilverman on Instagram and @sarahksilverman on TikTok. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Canada, a person can now get drugs to kill themselves the same day they ask for them. In America, the New York Times is celebrating the nation's crashing birthrate. Andrew and Blake explore the left's zero-obligations cult of death, with help from Charlie. Congressional candidate and firearms YouTuber Brandon Herrera talks about his run for Congress and the wild smears he's endured for launching it. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.