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As we wrap up Season 4 and our official 200th episode, we wanted to thank all of you for the continued support you've given us and being part of the community that we always wanted to foster. Whether we had a few listeners or hundreds, you showed up every week as we continued putting out episodes for the Childfree and Fencesitter communities! As we've always said, people change and that's ok because growth should be continuous. So with that, we hope you continue to show up for and support Claiming Zero as Vanessa takes the podcast reigns and moves it into a new chapter. Thank you all!Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today we're looking back at the past 4 years and over 200 episodes of Claiming Zero by breaking down the four episode types, including some follow ups to our most popular episodes!To continue following Daliyce after Claiming Zero, she's on Instagram @DaliyceSupport the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

On today's episode we have the joy of chatting with Day 1 listener, Nia! She's a dance teacher so of course her and Daliyce had a great time nerding out about dance (apologies in advance

On today's episode, Vanessa takes us through the life of a man many people around the world, both religious and not, know (of). He's been a humble carpenter, Jewish preacher, and religious leader but he's never been a father!Title: Did Jesus Exist? Searching for Evidence Beyond the BibleSource: Biblical Archaeology ReviewLink: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/did-jesus-exist/Title: The Bible says Jesus was Real, what other proof exists? Source: HistoryLink: https://www.history.com/news/was-jesus-real-historical-evidenceSupport the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

On today's episode we're heading into the future. Daliyce came across the subreddit r/Futurology where a user posted an article that discusses the offers of incentives around the world to try to raise fertility rates. As we find out, the incentives aren't really working and are more proof the Childfree community cannot be bought!Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

One of the big reasons for this podcast is to foster community for people who are childfree and fencesitters. In today's episode, we're sharing our experiences in meeting childfree people in the real world and how to find people in your local communities! While we encourage you to go out and meet new friends, we remind you to be safe and trust yourself when meeting people from the internet. Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today our guest is Dr Nicole McGraw! She lives in Michigan and is a Childfree Ob/Gyn who happily advocates for her childfree community. When she's not supporting all the women who come to her practice, she's finding calm and peace with yoga! We encourage you to reach out to Nicole @coleymcgrawSupport the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today Daliyce is sharing the life and mostly unknown legacy of Maurine Dallas Watkins. She had a passion for writing and spent 8 months writing for the Chicago Tribune that included covering some sensational murder trials. Little did she know this would inspire a play, a few movies, and a broadway musical! This is also a story of how you really can't control your legacy after you're gone.Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

On today's episode, Vanessa is sharing a Reddit post from r/Fencesitters. The topic has us talking about the regret some fencesitters may face after spending so much time on the fence, sitting with their indecision and what happens/how you feel when you finally “decide”. Surprisingly, we're also discussing why being 70 isn't really that old!Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today's episode is all about how Daliyce and Vanessa have been spending their Childfree holidays this season. From gathering with likeminded friends to sharing Christmas morning with family, there's a lot of different ways to spend your holidays. Happy New Year 2025! Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today we had the chance to chat with Vegas locals Jenna and Rob! They've been married for 8 years and are some of the most self aware and emotionally intelligent people we've ever met! They're pet parents to 4 fur babies and love to spend their time attending concerts and traveling. Follow their real life rom-com journey @jheathmoreno and @therobbeo and check out Jenna's podcast “Tearin Up My Heart”Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today Vanessa shares another listener suggested Childfree HerStory story! Stevie Nicks, front woman of Fleetwood Mac, has led an incredible life and she continues to wow us with her music and legacy. We also want to wish a Happy Holidays to all!Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today Daliyce is reading comments from two different subreddits. r/boomersbeingfools and r/millenials both had posts related to the November New York Times article about the silent grief of parents who won't become grandparents thanks to their Childfree children. Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today we're talking about all the extra time Childfree people have in their lives! Or maybe that's another misconception about us and we don't actually have any time because we've filled it doing things that bring us joy or hobbies or volunteering. However you choose to spend your time in this world living as a Childfree person is up to you and we hope it's glorious!Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today we got to chat with Tamara about her Childfree life as a Librarian, and it was way more exciting than you might think! She's a vegan Alabama native who lives with her husband in California and she loves reading and running!Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today's Childfree HerStory comes from a listener suggestion! Daliyce is talking about the living music legend Debbie Harry, best known as the lead singer of Blondie. She's effortlessly cool and still rocking her iconic blonde hair and unique fashion. Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

This week we're going behind enemy lines (jk) and getting feedback from the parents of toddlers. Vanessa is bringing us a post from r/toddlers where someone asked what parents want Childfree people to know and the parents came to play! While there's plenty of unkind comments, Vanessa is sharing some insightful ones and we're discussing how to build that bridge between us.Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Send us a textToday we're playing a game called “Am I Childfree?”. We give each other a scenario and decide whether or not that pretend person could call themselves childfree. Are we judging made up people? Maybe a little lol but we quickly realized there's a lot of nuance in people lives and there simply isn't a black and white way of answering that question.Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today we're talking with TikToker @RachelandRue about her journey through an accidental pregnancy to finally getting accepted for sterilization surgery. Now she's a Childfree content creator sharing her story and helping others feel less alone.Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

On today's episode Vanessa is bringing us back to our ladies of the 1800's! Florence Nightingale was a social reformer, statistician and founder of modern nursing. She refused to be married and instead studied to be a nurse who went on to train other nurses during the Crimean War. Her nursing style focused on personalized care and transformed quality health care as a whole. Her techniques can be found in her book, Notes On Nursing.Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today Daliyce is sharing two Reddit posts from r/childfree. They both discuss the expectations and obligations (or lack thereof) for Childfree aunts and uncles. What do we owe our siblings who decide to become parents and how do we navigate the relationship changes that come with them having kids?Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

On today's episode we're bringing you news from around the world that includes proposed bills and potential laws that could directly affect the childfree community. From Russia to South Korea to the USA. Links below include the articles discussed, and while most are free resources, some may be behind a paywall. https://novayagazeta.eu/articles/2024/09/18/speaker-of-russian-senate-calls-for-child-free-movement-to-be-banned-en-newshttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/russia-proposes-ban-child-free-lifestyle-rcna172616https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/07/south-korea-thinktank-suggests-girls-start-school-earlier-to-raise-birthratehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/08/02/data-childless-cat-ladies/https://www.npr.org/2024/08/15/nx-s1-5074121/child-tax-credit-explained-jd-vance-kamala-harrisSupport the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today, Vanessa got the opportunity to chat with Zak and Jenna about the very interesting and very factual childfree research they do! Jennifer Watling Neal, Ph.D.Professor, Psychology, Michigan State University  Co-Editor, Methodological Articles, Social DevelopmentFollow Jenna on IG @jennawneal Zachary Neal, PhDProfessor, Michigan State UniversityEditor, Evidence & PolicyEditor, Global Networkswww.zacharyneal.comNote: Todays episode is solely hosted by Vanessa, as Daliyce was still without power due to Hurricane Helene at the time of recording. Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

On today's episode Daliyce is sharing the life and work of Alan Rickman. From Shakespeare and the theater to his breakout performance in Die Hard, Alan Rickman left us with a legacy of iconic film and television roles. Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

This week Vanessa gave Daliyce a choice between two great Reddit topics and r/askmen was too tempting to pass up! What will the men of Reddit say about their choice to be childfree and how detailed will those answers be? Tune in to find out. Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today we're sharing some of our tips and advice on being a great auntie or uncle! Both of us have many nieces and nephews (aka niblings) spanning all ages so these are tested and proven tricks to bonding with all those kids we love! If you hate kids, this one isn't for you.Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today we're chatting with one of our badass listeners, Mellissia. She's a powerlifter, nurse, dog mom and of course childfree! Enjoy our wonderful conversation and follow her journey @mellissia_ruth7Support the showEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today Vanessa is sharing the story of Orville & Wilbur, two brothers who were more dedicated to their pursuit of flight than they were of having children. They took ideas and concepts from other aviation inventors, and built and flew the world's first successful airplane. Legacy without children is possible!Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today's episode topic comes from r/Millenials and gets down to the difference between regret and doubt. Parents commented honestly about their feelings about having kids and what they might go back and do differently. Childfree folks are providing insight into their well thought out reasons for not having kids and how they came to their decision.Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

On today's episode we're going to Big Bear, the Paris Olympics, and Michigan. Daliyce and Vanessa are catching up on all the happenings of summer 2024. Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Cheryl is one of the amazing people we got to meet while on our Childfree Cruise in Feb 2024! She started as a teen who imagined herself having tons of kids, to being a Fencesitter, to being decidedly Childfree. Cheryl lives in Canada and works in an assisted living facility doing hair for the elderly tenants.Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today's episode is for Friends of Bill W.Alcoholics Anonymous was co-founded by Bill in the 1930's as a program to help people abstain from drinking. Bill believed in the program so much that he dedicated his entire life to developing and supporting AA and remained sober for the entire second half of his life.Find support at AA.orgSupport the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today's episode comes from r/fencesitters and tackles regret. Is it worth it to have a kid so you don't have regret? What if you regret never having kids? There is never a way to know what your life would be like with both scenarios, so how do you come to a decision? We're going to try to answer these existential questions today!Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

TW: this episode will discuss school shootings, bullying and suicide.Today's episode is not really a joyful topic but it's something we both agree is necessary to discuss and educate ourselves on because while we aren't having our own kids, these events likely impact people we love. Listen with care.Bath, MI school bombing book: Bath Massacre: America's First School Bombing by Arnie BernsteinCorrection: Columbine was the deadliest mass shooting in a K-12 school at that time. It has sadly been surpassed since then.Updated math from Vanessa: 0.17% of 100,000 is 170 (far too many)If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of self harm or suicide we encourage you to reach out by dialing 988Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Our guest today is Andrea! She comes to us from our Childfree book club on Patreon and she loves reading. But our biggest fascination comes from the stories of the more than 300 kids her mom has fostered over decades. Follow her on IG @childfree_andhappySupport the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

On today's episode, Vanessa is giving us the Hoedown Throwdown low down on the life of the talented Miley Cyrus! From her start as Hannah Montana to her spicy past and fashionable present. Warning: Daliyce gets overly excited about one of her favorite artists and can't control herself at times. Sorry. Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today, Daliyce is sharing two different Reddit posts from two different subreddits that have the same theme: communication. We're talking about a trend we've seen lately of relationships breaking down over people not having the emotional maturity to really communicate properly. Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

We've all heard the Bingo: “you're going to die alone”. And we all have different responses to that comment. But what if deep down we are a little concerned about dying alone? Today we get deep and unpack these thoughts!Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today's Childfree guest, Dilly, was suggested by you our listeners! Dilly is a flight attendant with a husband and 4 cute fur babies. You can follow her @childfreeblessingsSupport the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Once in a while, an actor comes across our screen and we can't quite remember their name. But with good reason! They play such iconic and memorable characters that consume their identity, we forget they're just acting. That is the incomparable Sarah Paulson!Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

On today's episode, Vanessa brings a fun topic about pets and grandparents. For some childfree people, having a pet is as far into parenthood they'll go. But what about their parents? Do your parents appreciate your fur babies as much as you do?Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

As childfree people, we know there's so much more about each other than not wanting kids, so today we're getting personal and sharing some of those things. It's Q&A time! Share your responses with us, we'd love to know more about our listeners!HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY VANESSA!Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

This week's guest is Lisbeth, a chronic illness warrior and caring advocate. Our conversation led to some beautiful discussions about living your authentic life and not being afraid to stand up for what you believe. Follow her journey @earl.grey.girlieSupport the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today is one of those episodes about a Childfree person most of us have never heard of. But Vanessa delivered today with the life (so far) of a young woman willing to give it all up to join the mission to Mars! Follow her journey @nasablueberry Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Today's episode topic comes from a subreddit we haven't ventured into yet but it brought the goods! Daliyce found a post from r/Adulting where a young man is asking for advice on what to do about the life timeline he's created for himself. Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

This week we decided it was time to honor and spotlight our Childless and Childfree not by Choice friends! While neither of us knowingly experience infertility, we wanted to educate ourselves about the experiences of those in our community who do. Remember folks, we're not doctors or scientists so we did our best to provide insight into IVF and Adoption as best the internet would allow haha Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

Enjoy this sneak peak from our sit down with Dr. Jay Zigmont, founder of Childfree Wealth and author of Portraits of Childfree Wealth and The Childfree Guide to Life and Money (out Dec '24).  Dr. Jay shares some of his best tips for getting out of debt, how to talk to your parents about money and financial boundaries as they age, and he even weighs in on whether you should rent or buy a home as a person or couple without kids! You can hear this episode in full and other expert interviews by becoming a member of the Claiming Zero Patreon.Support the Show.Patreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

For our first guest of the season we're chatting with Paulette! She's the childfree Latina hosting La Vida Más Chèvre and breaking down cultural brainwashing. Paulette would love to connect with you so hit her up @pauletteeratoSupport the showPatreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

After a failed attempt to get the incomparable Iris Apfel to join the pod while she was still with us, Daliyce has decided she's the perfect Childfree icon to start out Season 4 HerStory with!Happy Birthday Daliyce!Support the showPatreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero

On today's episode Vanessa shares a post from r/childfree about whether it's a good idea to lie to your colleagues about having a kid to benefit from “parent perks”. Could you manage to keep the lie going?Support the showPatreon: patreon.com/claimingzeropodcastEmail: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.comIG/FB: @claimingzero