We're Not Kidding

People have been opting out of parenthood for a long time, yet being childfree still feels taboo. This podcast is devoted to sharing the stories of the childfree and breaking the stigma. As a life coach, I am passionate about helping women feel empowered and confident in their decision not to have kids. I'll share stories, tips, and ideas to help you live your best childfree life. You can connect with me on Instagram: @coachannaolson (https://www.instagram.com/coachannaolson/) Join our private childfree community to find friendship and support (wnk-club.com).

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Episodes

Grant Olson: My Husband Shares His Side Of Our Childfree Story

Grant Olson is not just an amazing, talented human. He happens to be my husband. In this episode, he shares his experience navigating the childfree decision. Grant and I aren't fully aligned as a couple on the childfree decision. Tune in to hear how we handle this in our relationship.

Oct 17, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 11

LiLi Roquelin: On Writing & Producing Her Song "Childfree"

LiLi Roquelin is a New York City-based, award-winning songwriter-producer with songs featured on TV and Film. This September she released her song "Childfree." In this episode, she shares the story behind the song as well as her experience as a childfree woman. Listen to "Childfree": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz6eBLCwmR0 Connect with LiLi: Official website and all music platforms links: http://liliroquelin.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/liliroquelin Twitter: http://twitter.com/liliroq...

Oct 10, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Kelsie Bentley: Happily Childfree

Kelsie is a self-care coach. After experiencing burnout in her career she learned to find balance in her life. Recognizing her childfree desire was a final piece to the puzzle. Connect with Kelsie on Instagram: @simplybentley

Oct 03, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Samantha Tirado: Being Childfree & Working In A Child-Based Career

Samantha has known from a young age she never wanted kids, but that didn't stop her from dedicating her career to helping children. She genuinely loves kids and shares how being childfree has helped her better serve the children who are already here. Connect with Samantha: @_50_shades_of_green_ Reproductive Coercion Resources: https://utswmed.org/medblog/reproductive-coercion/ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/relationships/healthy-relationships/what-sexual-and-reproductive-control https:/...

Sep 26, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Trixy Godart: Being At Peace With Deciding To Be Childfree

Trixy shares her childfree journey and how she came to be at peace with her decision. You won't want to miss this episode! Connect with Trixy on Instagram: @trixy_beatrice and don't miss her adorable bunnies @doubletrouble_bunbuns

Sep 19, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 7

Ruchi Patel: Realizing Motherhood Is A Choice

Ruchi Patel shares the moment she realized motherhood was an option. She'd always thought she'd have one child because one felt manageable, but all that changed when she realized she didn't have to have any. She also talks about the cultural pressures of growing up in India. Connect with Ruchi on Instagram: @ruchipatel7 (personal account) and @orion_laketonebula (photography account)...

Sep 12, 2021•42 min

Maggie Juen: On Always Knowing She Never Wanted Kids

Maggie Juen has always known since she was young that she didn't want kids. She's someone who has carved her own path her entire life. But in her mid-twenties, someone's comment caused her to start questioning herself and wondering if being childfree would make certain goals unattainable. You can connect with Maggie on her two Instagram accounts: @maggiecjuen and @house_inthe_hills...

Aug 29, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Kimberly Fisher: It's Okay To Not Like Kids

Kimberly Fisher is a childfree advocate who started sharing her story on Instagram a couple of years ago. In doing so, she discovered an incredible community of other childfree individuals. In today's episode, she talks about many aspects of her childfree experience and how not liking kids is taboo even within the childfree community. You can connect with Kimberly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyfisher.cf/ Blog: https://kimberlyfisherblogs.com/...

Aug 22, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Kristin Hart Bowers: How To Figure Out Whether Or Not You Want Kids

Kristin Hart Bowers shares her process for coming to her decision of whether or not kids were right for her. This was prompted when her husband decided he didn't want kids and she faced a big decision. Find out how she handled this in today's episode. Connect with Kristin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hartswell_stitch/ or https://www.instagram.com/hartswell_khb/ Email: kristin@hartswell.org...

Aug 15, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Jill Vanden Heuvel: Deciding to Be Childfree After Marriage

Jill Vanden Heuvel wanted kids when she met her husband but decided to be childfree shortly after getting married. Tune in to hear how she came to the decision. Jill is a life coach who helps frustrated overachievers find peace and fulfillment. Connect with her here: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jill.vhcoaching/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/coach.jillvh Website jillvh.com...

Aug 08, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2

My Childfree Story

In this episode, I share my journey to making the decision to be childfree. It wasn't something I had planned on. In fact, I always thought I'd become a mom. Listen to hear why I changed my mind.

Jul 31, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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