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To have kids or not have kids? In a world where marriage and parenthood are still seen as the expected life path, what does it mean to defy convention and choose a different way? This week, Jill talks to award-winning documentary filmmaker Therese Shechter about her revolutionary film, My So-Called Selfish Life and the unstoppable rise of the child-free movement. In a world where reproductive rights are under attack, Therese explores how the freedom to choose whether or not to become a mother has never been more urgent. She's a child-free woman whose work delves deep into a subject that has often been shrouded in shame and stigma, and finds that for many women, there simply is no physiological or emotional imperative to have children. Therese also drops some truth bombs about the “biological clock”, and the surprising number of women who regret becoming mothers, and finds that much of what we've been told about the drive to procreate is a social construct. Just one quick content note: this episode was recorded last year, prior to the US election before we knew that J D Vance, that famous lover of childless cat ladies, would be Vice President, so keep that in mind while you're listening. You can follow Therese on Instagram @trixiefilms, find out more about her film, My So Called Selfish Life here or head to her website for information on her other work. To stay in touch with Well Enough Alone, you can follow us on Instagram @wellenoughalonepod or follow Jill @jillstark__ Well Enough Alone is a Spare Room production. Our producers are Kieran Simpson and Trent Bartlett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.   Get early access to new episodes by subscribing on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JD Vance made some news recently when he decried “childless cat ladies” as the downfall of America. And while that is a clearly ridiculous statement on its face, it does cut to something true in our culture: women are expected to have kids, whether they want them or not. Our guest this week, Therese Shechter is a leading voice in the childfree movement. She is a member of the Alliance of Childfree Voters which is a non-partisan coalition fighting for visibility and policy priorities for people without children. Her documentary “My so-called selfish life” is available for streaming

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Is motherhood the default? Are people without children monsters? Is it ok to be childfree and happy? Raquel and Jennifer talk about all of this and more with this week's guest Therese Schechter.Therese Shechter is an award-winning filmmaker and the founder of the production company Trixie Films. Over the past 20 years, she has created a body of work that fuses humor, activism, and personal storytelling to explore a host of thorny questions around women's roles and identities.Therese's most recent film My So-Called Selfish Life, is a revolutionary documentary about one of our greatest social taboos: choosing not to become a mother. Released in 2022 to critical acclaim, it has reached audiences in over 35 countries, and has become a powerful tool for fostering conversations about reproductive autonomy in this post-Roe v Wade era. Where to find Therese and her work:Websites: https://trixiefilms.com/, https://myselfishlife.com/IG: @trixiefilms, @mysocalledselfishlifeFB: https://www.facebook.com/mysocalledselfishlife/Twitter/X: @trixiefilmsSupport the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!

Love is blooming everywhere in New York, but also dying awkwardly in the botanical gardens. Our hearts swell and break for Ada and cringe for Marion. Meanwhile George's heart might be softening to the working man. But on the opera battlefield, the blades are sharp and the cuts are deep. How much blood will be spilled for the center box?! Whether you want homebrewed coffee or broth supped from a spoon, raise a glass for the dramatic twists and turns only Uncle Julian can bring, one alarm clock at a time. One favorite thing: Shannon - The Empress (Netflix) Brandi - Saltburn (film by Emerald Fennell) Therese - Buccaneers, 1993 miniseries (Amazon Prime/BritBox) Your hosts: Shannon Bowen, Therese Shechter, & Brandi Sperry

In today's episode we will discuss the value of policy engagement for people without children, and why it matters for our community. We will look at the historical and current influences pronatalism has on social policy, workplace leave policies and benefits, and public policy. We will also assess the ways in which pronatalist culture and policies impact the daily lives of people without children, and why we must organize for collective action now. Joining us for this conversation will be New Legacy Advisors, Nandita Bajaj, Executive Director of Population Balance, Jody Day, who is an expert in female childlessness, and founder of Gateway Women; Dr. Robin Hadley, who is an expert and researcher on male childlessness, and Therese Shechter, who is a childfree filmmaker, and founder of Trixie Films! Tune in to learn more about New Legacy Institute's purpose in advocating for policy change, and creating a social justice platform for people without children. We will also share how our community and allies can become part of the change we envision for our community and beyond!

In this episode, we're joined by the fierce Therese Shechter, the brain behind "My So-Called Selfish Life," who's flipping the script on pronatalism and societal norms. From tearing apart the underpinnings of pronatalism to exposing its ties with white supremacy and racism, we're setting the stage for an eye-opening conversation. We deep-dive into how our policies, driven by hidden pronatalist forces, shape our society and what it means to be a woman. Next, we explore powerful real-world scenarios where pronatalist policies are taking center stage. As we advocate for equitable policies, join us for a conversation about childfree living as a choice, and a right. "I think that being able to make the decision that you don't want to be pregnant and then having a procedure where you're no longer pregnant is a basic human right." - Therese Links: My So-Called Selfish Life Therese Shechter's Twitter Trixie Films Additional Resources: https://www.newlegacyinstitute.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nonprofitlowdown/support

People without children continue to be dismissed in 2023. The media, educational and medical institutions, the workplace and policy makers, continue to ignore our very existence. People without children have always existed; we are not a new phenomenon. We are however, a growing community, and like every other marginalized group, we are left to fight for equity and relevant policy, and a recognized place of belonging in society. The denial of our community's demographic, let alone out our immense contributions to society, evades us at every opportunity. Today, we will be speaking with childfree filmmaker and director, Therese Shechter. Her film, My So-Called Selfish Life has debuted globally via a digital premiere. This evening, the film will be celebrated at its Live New York City premiere, which is a sold-out event! Against the backdrop of this elevated visibility and the deeply reflective, cultural relevance of this film, its sold-out premiere evolved in the absence of press coverage, and other major marketing. Tonight's event was made possible, and with many thanks, due to grassroots word-of-mouth and social media. Tune in to learn more about how this film has been received by diverse audiences, and the timely and in-depth connections to what is currently happening around the erosion of reproductive rights, and much more!

The final panel from the 2021 Virtual Childfree Conference (from July 31, 2021 live stream) features panelists Dr. Angela L. Harris, Therese Shechter, and Tanya Williams. Moderated by LeNora Faye. The topic of discussion is the need for more childfree representation in media spaces. Note: this panel is in no relation to Childfree Media Ltd. Full live stream replays from 2021 and 2022 Childfree Conventions can be found at ChildfreeConvention.com  

In today's episode we will discuss the value of policy engagement for people without children, and why it matters for our community. We will look at the historical and current influences pronatalism has on social policy, workplace leave policies and benefits, and public policy. We will also assess the ways in which pronatalist culture and policies impact the daily lives of people without children, and why we must organize for collective action now. Joining us for this conversation will be New Legacy Advisors, Nandita Bajaj, Executive Director of Population Balance, Jody Day, who is an expert in female childlessness, and founder of Gateway Women; Dr. Robin Hadley, who is an expert and researcher on male childlessness, and Therese Shechter, who is a childfree filmmaker, and founder of Trixie Films! Tune in to learn more about New Legacy Institute's purpose in advocating for policy change, and creating a social justice platform for people without children. We will also share how our community and allies can become part of the change we envision for our community and beyond!

Do people keep telling you you'll change your mind about having kids? Have you been told that your choice not to have children is selfish? Award-winning filmmaker Therese Shechter delves into the taboos surrounding childfree women and choice. From social and familial responses to those who choose to remain childfree, to the resistance of the medical community to provide legally and medically approved procedures for those who voluntarily choose sterilization, Therese addresses the gamut of childfree choices and experiences. Today we will discuss her latest documentary, “My So-Called Selfish Life”, which is a is a paradigm-shifting journey through one of our society's greatest social taboos: choosing not to become a mother. We also celebrate the upcoming, international release of her film, which will stream everywhere, starting May 6th, on Mother's Day weekend. The opportunity to stream the film be available from May 6-16, 2022 To purchase your tickets, go to https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/my-so-called-selfish-life You also have the option to purchase tickets as gifts! Join us for this introspective, expert conversation and an audio preview of “My So-Called Selfish Life!” For additional information, visit https://trixiefilms.com today!

I got to sit down with a childfree icon! Marcia Drut-Davis is the childfree guru and a pioneer in the childfree movement. She has written two best-selling books: “Confessions of A Childfree Woman” and “What? You Don't Want Children?” And has now appeared in two documentaries revolving around the idea of being childfree which are, “To Kid or Not To Kid” by Maxine Trump, and, “My So-Called Selfish Life” by Therese Shechter. Marcia talks about the backlash she received after 60-Minutes aired a conversation between her, her then-husband, and her in-laws. During which she and her husband expressed their desire not to have kids. She also talks about her passion for uplifting and celebrating the childfree choice. Connect with Marcia on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anna-marie-olson/message

July 26th In recognition of International Childfree Day, we will air an encore of our conversation with award-winning childfree filmmaker, Therese Shechter. From July 29-August 1, you will be able to stream (globally) her incredible film, My So-Called Selfish Life! For tickets and more information visit: https://myselfishlife.com International Childfree Day is celebrated annually on 1 August! This was originally established in 1973, by the Alliance for Optional Parenthood, and was called Non-Parents' Day. Laura Carroll re-established this day in 2013. For more information: https://internationalchildfreeday.com May 3rd Do people keep telling you you'll change your mind about having kids? Have you been told that your choice not to have children is selfish? Award-winning filmmaker Therese Shechter delves into the taboos surrounding childfree women and choice. From social and familial responses to those who choose to remain childfree, to the resistance of the medical community to provide legally and medically approved procedures for those who voluntarily choose sterilization, Therese addresses the gamut of childfree choices and experiences. Today we will discuss her latest documentary, “My So-Called Selfish Life”, which is a is a paradigm-shifting journey through one of our society's greatest social taboos: choosing not to become a mother. We also celebrate the upcoming, international release of her film, which will stream everywhere, starting May 6th, on Mother's Day weekend. The opportunity to stream the film be available from May 6-16, 2022 To purchase your tickets, go to https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/my-so-called-selfish-life You also have the option to purchase tickets as gifts! Join us for this introspective, expert conversation and an audio preview of “My So-Called Selfish Life!” For additional information, visit https://trixiefilms.com today!

It's the return of Therese Shechter, Founder of Trixie Films, Author, Speaker and Director of the compelling documentary film, My So-Called Selfish Life, and she's brought with her LeNora Faye, a childfree lifestyle advocate, speaker, and moderator who creates global platforms, both public and private, for people who are choosing not to have, birth, or raise children. She is a co-host of the international podcast and web series, Childfree Girls and a co-founder of Childfree Convention, where she serves as PR manager and co-moderator. The Childfree Convention is a free, two-day virtual event to connect childfree people all over the world, where childfree people and their allies can expand their knowledge about the childfree lifestyle and explore important topics in the childfree community.The convention is FREE to watch and open to all who want to be part of the childfree conversation.The panels will explore topics of interest to the childfree community such as the childfree experience in different world cultures, Pronatalism, Antinatalism, Defining Family, Childfree Guys, Childfree LGBTQ+, Sterilization, Childfree F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence Retire Early), Childfree 60+, and more.The Childfree Convention is happening July 30-31 and August 1st is International Child Free Day so we're celebrating with them and sharing their good work with you. Whether you identify as Child Free, Child Less or none of the above, this is an important conversation in changing the narrative on womanhood and disempowering the patriarchy.Here's the link to the Poly Styrene film and the playlist we heard.Our show music is from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.orgLeave me a voicemail with your thoughts or a few words about who has what you want and why! (845) 481-3429** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFY | STITCHERITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCASTITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/she-wants/i-want-what-she-has?refid=stpr'Follow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcastTWITTER * https://twitter.com/wantwhatshehas

I had the insane honor of sitting down to record a podcast with the award-winning documentary filmmaker, Therese Shechter. She shares her process of making the film as well as what she was surprised to learn in the process. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Therese's film will be available to stream from July 29-August 1 in celebration of International Childfree Day. You can buy a ticket and learn more about the film here. In the episode, Therese mentioned that the Childfree Convention takes place the same weekend as her film screening. You can find more info on that here. Connect with Therese: Facebook Instagram: @trixiefilms, @mysocalledselfishlife Check out her other documentaries. Watch the Filmmaker Conversations Recordings Additional resources mentioned in this conversation: Article: The Clock is Ticking for the Career Woman New Legacy Institute Population Balance Nobibsburpsbottles Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club: wnk-club.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anna-marie-olson/message

Why does our society still have so much disdain for women who choose not to have children? And more to the point, how should you approach this decision in your life if you're feeling judged for wanting a child-free life? That's the subject of today's episode with Therese Shechter, the award-winning filmmaker and Director, Producer, and Writer of the film, “My So-called Selfish Life: A New Documentary About the Childfree Choice.” Together we explore the taboos and trade-offs around living a child-free life, along with some of the ways we can avoid the social pressure to procreate and give ourselves permission to live the life we really want.

An increasing number of young adults report not wanting children. Host Charity Nebbe speaks with filmmaker Therese Shechter, whose most recent documentary "examines what it means to say no to motherhood in a society that assumes all women want children, and an Iowa doctor witnessing a recent spike in the number of men seeking vasectomies. Also this hour, 9-year-old Matthew Lamb from Iowa City discusses his recent role on Hulu's Only Murders in the Building.

In this show Host Suzanne Phillips is joined by Award Winning Filmmaker, Therese Shechter who discusses her new and powerful film, “My So-Called Selfish Life.” Spanning over many years this is a paradigm-shifting journey through one of our society's greatest taboos: Choosing not to become a mother. The film weaves together historical events, medical expertise, and women of different ages and backgrounds who personally and professionally question the biased expectation that women are supposed to have children – regardless of their personal choice. Underscoring the message, the show includes glimpses of the shocking consequence of a “ 60 Minutes” clip of a woman and her husband sharing their decision not to have children with the in-laws and examples of social media “Mommyjacking” to minimize the accomplishments of professional women and idealizations of mothering at the cost of leaving out and stigmatizing women who can't have children or choose not to have a child. With attention to historical events, medical advances, gender diversity and political sentiment, Therese Shechter invites us to consider her powerful and at times shocking documentary about women and their choice of whether to have a child. Her film is one that people of all genders need to see and are not likely to forget. Listen in to this discussion.

In this show Host Suzanne Phillips is joined by Award Winning Filmmaker, Therese Shechter who discusses her new and powerful film, “My So-Called Selfish Life.” Spanning over many years this is a paradigm-shifting journey through one of our society's greatest taboos: Choosing not to become a mother. The film weaves together historical events, medical expertise, and women of different ages and backgrounds who personally and professionally question the biased expectation that women are supposed to have children – regardless of their personal choice. Underscoring the message, the show includes glimpses of the shocking consequence of a “ 60 Minutes” clip of a woman and her husband sharing their decision not to have children with the in-laws and examples of social media “Mommyjacking” to minimize the accomplishments of professional women and idealizations of mothering at the cost of leaving out and stigmatizing women who can't have children or choose not to have a child. With attention to historical events, medical advances, gender diversity and political sentiment, Therese Shechter invites us to consider her powerful and at times shocking documentary about women and their choice of whether to have a child. Her film is one that people of all genders need to see and are not likely to forget. Listen in to this discussion.

Do people keep telling you you'll change your mind about having kids? Have you been told that your choice not to have children is selfish? Award-winning filmmaker Therese Shechter delves into the taboos surrounding childfree women and choice. From social and familial responses to those who choose to remain childfree, to the resistance of the medical community to provide legally and medically approved procedures for those who voluntarily choose sterilization, Therese addresses the gamut of childfree choices and experiences. Today we will discuss her latest documentary, “My So-Called Selfish Life”, which is a is a paradigm-shifting journey through one of our society's greatest social taboos: choosing not to become a mother. We also celebrate the upcoming, international release of her film, which will stream everywhere, starting May 6th, on Mother's Day weekend. The opportunity to stream the film be available from May 6-16, 2022 To purchase your tickets, go to https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/my-so-called-selfish-life You also have the option to purchase tickets as gifts! Join us for this introspective, expert conversation and an audio preview of “My So-Called Selfish Life!” For additional information, visit https://trixiefilms.com today!

Documentary film-maker, Therese Shechter, paid a visit to the podcast this week to discuss her most recent passion project, "My So-Called Selfish Life".   Therese considers herself to be on the child-free end of the spectrum but her film appeals to the childless-not-by-choice and by-choice alike.Together we discuss how similar the experiences of all childless women seem to be when it comes to  the judgment and societal beliefs we face.  We go deep on value and self-worth as childless women, especially as we begin to enter perimenopause.There is so much learning and food for thought in Therese's film and you'll get a great little taste of it in this episode.sherijohnson.ca/55Take the Worthiness Quiz and find out whether your own self-worth is holding you back from embracing your childless life!

Therese Shechter is an award-winning filmmaker/writer and founder of Trixie Films, a feminist production company that combines humor, activism, and personal storytelling to 'upend' what's considered sacred about motherhood. Her most recent film, "My So-called Selfish Life,' focuses on one of society's biggest taboos - women who choose not to become moms. Lots to talk about? You bet! So join us for this 'no holds barred conversation.

Award-winning filmmaker Therese Shechter discusses her new paradigm shifting documentary film My So-Called Selfish Life about one of our greatest social taboos: choosing not to become a mother. At a time when reproductive rights are increasingly under threat due to growth-driven pro-natalist population policies, Therese shines a light on these oppressive unspoken but powerful cultural narratives that seek to maintain control over women's minds, bodies, and their imagined life stories. We also discuss the need to promote a broader conception of the word 'family', childfree dating, and ways to host a film screening in your own community. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Film - My So-Called Selfish Life Film NBC Article  - Remembering Betty White as 'America's grandmother' highlights a double standard The Globe and Mail Article: Pope Francis's criticism of childless couples hurts parents and nonparents alike Small-Footprint Families Childfree Convention Facebook Page Childfree Convention YouTube Page Book - Pronatalism: The Myth of Mom & Apple Pie Book - The Baby Matrix: Why Freeing Our Minds From Outmoded Thinking About Parenthood & Reproduction Will Create a Better World Graduate Course - Pronatalism and Overpopulation: The Personal, Cultural, and Global Implications of Having a Child Share Your Thoughts With Us The Overpopulation Podcast is produced by Population Balance. We offer education and solutions to address the impacts of human  overpopulation and overconsumption on the planet, people, and animals. We do this by: empowering people to make liberated and informed family choices free from the pervasive forces of pronatalism that pressure us into having children; advocating for a radical shift in our relationship to animals and the rest of the natural world—from that of dominion to one of reverence and stewardship; challenging unjust and growth-driven cultural, political, and economic systems that exploit marginalized human communities and threaten all life on earth. Join co-hosts Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware, along with guest experts, as we shine a little light on this often misunderstood subject. Share Your Thoughts With Us Join the Sustainable Population Meetup Receive Overpopulation Updates via email  

On the show is the award-winning filmmaker, writer, and founder of the feminist production company, Trixie Films, Therese Shechter.  Therese talked to us about her latest documentary, “My So Called Selfish Life,” a film about women who are child-free by choice. It's the third part of a a trilogy that includes I was a Teenage Feminist (2005) and How to Lose Your Virginity (2013). Therese's films have appeared around the world and her work is in more than 300 universities, non-profits, and libraries. You can find Therese Schecter on the Web and Socials at: https://trixiefilms.com https://myselfishlife.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysocalledselfishlife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysocalledselfishlife/ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/trixiefilms Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrixieFilms If you like our show, there's a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes! Leave us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soft-serve-podcast/id1428770328 TELL A FRIEND about our show!

Therese is back on Childfree Girls and we are beyond THRILLED to have her! As you may already know she is the filmmaker behind the documentary "My So-Called Selfish Life," which is now showing in some film festivals in the US. Join us to learn what Therese has been up to since she wrapped up the film, what the first reactions of the audience have been so far, and to listen to us make up complicated words! You can visit the film's website here: https://myselfishlife.com/ Don't forget to subscribe to be the first to know about screenings and upcoming events!! You can do that here: https://mailchi.mp/trixiefilms/firsttoknow Follow Therese on Instagram and Twitter! You can find her by searching for Trixie Films @trixiefilms You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to watch the full episode! Remember to send us an email to childfreegirls@gmail.com if you want to get in touch with us because you have a question, a comment, a suggestion... anything you can think of, we WANT TO KNOW! Follow us on our social media accounts:   http://www.facebook.com/childfreegirls   http://www.instagram.com/childfreegirls   http://www.youtube.com/c/childfreegirls   http://www.twitter.com/childfreegirls

On today's show I share my conversation with Therese Shechter, award-winning filmmaker and writer, and the founder of the feminist production company Trixie Films.  Her work fuses humor, activism, and personal storytelling to disrupt what's considered most sacred about womanhood. She is a Canada Council for the Arts grantee for her documentary My So-Called Selfish Life which is having its World Premier this week at the Woodstock Film Festival. The film examines what it means to say no to motherhood in a society that assumes all women want children, and exposes what's at stake when women are denied the right to control their own reproductive lives. It is the third part of a trilogy which includes her films “How To Lose Your Virginity” (2013) and “I Was A Teenage Feminist” (2005). These documentaries have screened from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul to Seoul, and her work is in the collections of over 300 universities, non-profits, and libraries. I had the opportunity of a sneak peak at her film and it's fascinating, thought provoking, informative and entertaining… and this is coming from someone who has struggled to have children yet is STILL trying!Woodstock Film Festival Showtimes and Locations:World Premiere: Thursday, September 30 4:45 PM at Bearsville Theater, Woodstock, NYEncore Screening: Friday, October 1 11:00 AM at Orpheum Theatre, Saugerties NYVirtual Screenings: September 29-Oct 10 streaming onlineTickets: https://bit.ly/SelfishLifeWoodstockTrailer: https://myselfishlife.com/I played songs by Miss Eaves, and Fanny, but I don't have the rights to them so you only get a sample here. BUT you can listen on my playlist instead! Check out the film, Fanny, the Right to Rock which you can stream via the Woodstock Film Festival.And links to some of the work that Therese references in our conversation: Scarleteen and Hanne Blank's Virgin, The Untouched History.AND info about the "Bans Off Our Bodies: Rally in Defense of Abortion Rights" can be found here.Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda of Radio Kingston.Our show music is from Shana Falana !!!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.org** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFY | STITCHERITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCASTITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/she-wants/i-want-what-she-has?refid=stpr'Follow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcastTWITTER * https://twitter.com/wantwhatshehas

A couple of years ago Therese Shechter posted a survey on Facebook that started with the sentence:  Tell me about your experience not having children.   It went viral.  Women wanted their stories to be heard. On today’s podcast, we talk to Therese Shechter, award winning filmmaker and founder of the feminist production company, Trixie Films.   Therese, 58 years-old, knew about her preference to live childfree since she was a young girl.  It wasn’t easy to follow her heart.  In fact, for years she assumed that she didn’t have this choice.  It’s tricky to live outside of the usual expectations.  It’s not always easy to have access to options. Listen in on this important discussion with Therese, who claims she likes to “disturb what is sacred about womanhood.”   She does this for the sake of diversity, choice and freedom. Then be on the lookout for Trixie Films’ new documentary coming out in 2021 titled, “My So-Called Selfish Life.”  A documentary film that examines what it means to say no to motherhood, and investigates who gets to make this choice We are so happy to know Therese Shechter, a woman who celebrates plot twists and gives us all the opportunity to explore who else and what else we can be.   Learn more about Trixie Films at trixiefilms.com Learn more about My Selfish Life at myselfishlife.com Selfish Facebook Community @trixiefilms on Instagram   Check out 12 in 12 at TwistingThePlot.com

This week's revolutionary is Therese Shechter, a Brooklyn-based filmmaker, founder of Trixie Films, and occasional graphic designer. She describes her mission as challenging what society holds most sacred about womanhood, and her current film project, My So-Called Selfish Life, documents the experience of women liker herself who choose not to become mothers.Our discussion moves from exploring the impact of feminist values in youth and leaving Canada for a career in newspaper, to discovering a passion for filmmaking and rediscovering feminist roots.Some Questions I Ask:What stage are you at with your current documentary, My So-Called Selfish Life? (1:00)How did you come up with the idea for this film? (1:43)Where did you grow up? (8:35)How did you end up in the United States? (16:31)How did you make the transition from working in print media to filmmaking? (21:44)How did you move on from making one film to where you are now? (35:25)In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Therese grew up knowing she didn’t want kids (3:46)About being a teenage feminist in the 1970s (5:58)About her time at OCAD (12:15)How Therese’s love of the typeface Caslon landed her first job in graphic design (14:35)How Therese managed to put herself through film school while working at the Chicago Tribune (22:52)About making big moves, being brave, and facing difficulty (26:21)About the first film Therese made (32:37)Where you can find Therese’s films (38:47)Why obsession is a filmmaker’s most important tool (42:51)Connect with Therese:Trixie FilmsMy So-Called Selfish LifeDownton Gabby (A Feminist Downton Abbey Podcast)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/rrlab. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Therese Shechter is a filmmaker, writer, and multi-media storyteller. She is also a smart, empowered and funny woman who is currently in the process of producing a documentary called "My So-Called Selfish Life" about the Childfree Lifestyle. When we asked her if she has received a lot of criticism for making a film about a subject that it's still very taboo, she told us most of the negative comments she has received have come from other Childfree people. You can find more about Therese's work here: https://trixiefilms.com/ https://myselfishlife.com/ You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to see the full episode! Remember to send us an email to childfreegirls@gmail.com if you want to get in touch with us because you have a question, a comment, a suggestion... anything you can think of, we WANT TO KNOW! Follow us on our social media accounts:   www.facebook.com/childfreegirls   www.instagram.com/childfreegirls   www.youtube.com/c/childfreegirls   www.twitter.com/childfreegirls  

Not all women make the choice to have children. This week, we’re using a midlife lens and talking about what it’s like to be childfree by choice. My guest today is Therese Shechter. She’s a 57 year old documentary filmmaker and writer in New York City.  She’s been making documentaries about ideas about womanhood that are sacred and exploring aspects of women’s lives that are rarely questioned, like motherhood.  Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-114-childfree-by-choice-with-therese-shechter/

Therese Shechter is a documentary filmmaker based in Brooklyn. Her latest project is My So-Called Selfish Life, a feature-length documentary about choosing not to have children in a society where motherhood feels mandatory. Find out more about the film at: myselfishlife.com

Welcome to Unclassified Woman and today's episode is with another wonderful lady, Therese Shechter, whom I could have spoken to all day! How many people have children because it seems “the thing to do”? Most of us grow up with the pressure to follow what society deems “normal.” My guest today, Therese Shechter, was 40 years old when she realised she really could make her own decisions and follow her own path, and for her, it was feminism that helped her figure out what she wanted in life. Therese Shechter is a filmmaker, writer, and multimedia storyteller from Brooklyn, New York. Her work fuses humour and personal storytelling to disrupt what’s considered most sacred about womanhood. She’s currently writing and directing My So-Called Selfish Life, an in-progress documentary about women who choose not to have children in a culture where motherhood feels mandatory. Her previous documentaries include How to Lose Your Virginity, about the myth and misogyny around our most precious gift. She also curates the interactive crowd-sourced story collection, The VCard Diaries, which was recently exhibited at the Kinsey Institute. Her films, including the award-winning documentaries, I Was a Teenage Feminist and How I Learned to Speak Turkish, have screened in festivals, college classrooms, and on television from Rio to Seoul to Istanbul. Therese’s work has been covered in the Atlantic, Salon, Elle, Jezebel, The Guardian, and the Jakarta Globe, amongst others. In her spare time, she co-hosts Downton Gabby, a podcast that discusses media by and about women. What you’ll hear in this episode: Why it was a personal choice for Therese to not have children, to the point of her being vocal about it in high school. How Therese explored beliefs and desires that were very different than her sister’s about marriage, career, and family. How every woman feels the pressure to follow what the outside world thinks should be a woman’s identity. The liberating clarity and realisations at age 40 that she could create her own path. How Therese felt no pressure from friends and family as such, but felt pressure more from society and media about how she 'should' live her life. How feminism helped her figure out what she wanted in life. How a 70’s TV show defied all conventional wisdom and blew her mind with possibilities. The push to make My So-Called Selfish Life. The backlash and conversations that occur when people feel free to open up about their stories around motherhood. Why we should question society’s norms about womanhood. How womanhood and motherhood are NOT equivalent. How our economy, history, and the media perpetuate beliefs about what is “normal and accepted”. Some sensitive topics covered in the film are sterilisation, regret about motherhood, and fertility treatments. The messages sent to young women by cultural and religious groups and how limiting and damaging these can be. Why there is more than one path in life, but society presents only one that’s deemed “normal”. How talking about our beliefs provides a sense of community--”Telling the truth about our lives keeps us from feeling lonely.” said Sheila Heti. The film’s projected release date: August 1, 2019--and why that date is significant. How Therese shows her creative expression (and gains MUCH satisfaction) through singing show tunes, baking, paper engineering, graphic design, writing, and her podcast. Why not everything in life should be attributed to a “thwarted maternal drive”. Why it’s OK to be ambivalent about motherhood and to have a conversation with yourself about what you truly need and want Even skin colour affects the pressure we feel, because not everyone has the same privileges and some women don’t have the same level of control over their lives. The myth of “the urge of the biological clock”--”The desire for children is NOT innate within every woman.” The bottom line: We won’t all agree, but we need open and meaningful conversations about these topics.  Resources: www.myselfishlife.com www.trixiefilms.com A book we discussed, Motherhood by Sheila Heti Free to Be You and Me TV special: www.freetobefoundation.com If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help more women access these stories, then please subscribe and leave us a review or rating on Itunes. For more episodes go to michellemariemcgrath.com I also would love to hear in the comments below what you found most helpful about this interview? Thank you.

Comedian Rosie Tran (@FunnyRosie) interviews documentary film maker, feminist, and childfree advocate, Therese Shechter (@TrixieFilms) about her new film, "My So-Called Selfish Life". Therese explores the choices of successful and fulfilled childfree women and the extreme pressures of motherhood that society places specifically on women. The podcast is filled with a wonderful conversation on a truly taboo topic! Great out of the box thinker! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/out-of-the-box-podcast/support

Let's talk virginity, Unscrewed Nation! Jaclyn is joined by Therese Shechter, whose film How To Lose Your Virginity explores the Big V from every angle, to talk about what the word even means, what it could mean, and what to do if you're uncomfortable with your relationship to it is uncomfortable or worse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

LATE BLOOMERS! HYMEN MYTHS! CHERRY POPPIN' STORIES! Sandra corners filmmaker Therese Shechter into sharing insights from her upcoming documentary, "How to Lose Your Virginity." BONUS: Sandra interviews an old friend who was once a virgin lover. What!? Topics include: Your Number, The Catch 22, Self Esteem Drop, Sexual Milestones, Lesbians and a Great Mirroring Trick.