In this episode, I got to sit down with Hannah, Wife Without Kids. Hannah shares her childfree experience and opens up about how she got started creating childfree content. Do you know what kind of content she created before she put out childfree content? Listen to find out! Here are Hannah's YouTube videos referenced in our conversation: Her first ever childfree YouTube video. The one with the awesome Christmas tree. Follow Hannah on Instagram and YouTube . ______________________ Want to meet a...
Oct 05, 2022•48 min•Ep. 37
This week's guest is the lovely Kaigan Carrie. Kaigan is passionate about improving well-being and encouraging people to live an aligned life that brings them joy. She is eager to improve prisons around the world to make them places of growth and transformation. When she's not working to improve prison systems, Kaigan spends her time pursuing her interests as an avid travel lover, foodie, and personal development enthusiast. In our conversation, Kaigan shares her childfree experience, along with...
Sep 28, 2022•52 min•Ep. 36
Kimberly Martinez Phillips is a Doctoral Candidate at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador. Her dissertation studies single, never-married, childfree women of color. She has a bachelor’s degree in both Cultural Anthropology and Criminology, a master’s in Sociology, and has been teaching sociology courses in colleges and universities for over 24 years. Previous to her work in academia she was a Program Director, Jury Consultant, Local Evaluator, Safety Educator, and Health Educator wo...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 35
I share my thoughts on regret along with a couple of tips for anyone who is conflicted about having kids and fears regret. Let me know what you think of this episode. DM me on Instagram or email me your thoughts at anna@annaolson.com Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club .
Sep 07, 2022•18 min
This week's guest chose to remain anonymous, going by "Kelly" for our interview. She is a pediatric dentist who loves kids and once dreamed of having three of her own but ultimately decided on none. I found her story incredibly powerful. Please know there is mention of death and loss in this episode. Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club .
Aug 31, 2022•54 min•Ep. 34
Courtney Clucas is a digital nomad who owns her own business and travels full-time with her husband. Courtney opens up about her realization that she didn't want to have kids and how that impacted her faith as a Christian. She also shares how she and her husband who wants kids have navigated this together. You can follow Courtney's van life adventures on Instagram and TikTok . Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club ....
Aug 25, 2022•40 min•Ep. 33
Renee and Kenn of Aussies Without Kids share their experience wrestling with the question of whether or not to have kids. This is an incredibly vulnerable and sincere conversation. Their passion for helping others feel validated in their choice is evident in their message as well as the work they are doing through social media. You can follow them on YouTube and Instagram . Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club ....
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 32
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 aire...
Aug 10, 2022•48 min•Ep. 31
Jennifer Flint's debut novel, Wild Egg, is a delicious story about one woman's search for her childfree life. From ambivalence to clarity and beyond, I was hooked from page one. In part one of this two-part episode, Jennifer shares her own childfree experience. In part two, we dive into all things Wild Egg! Follow and connect with Jennifer Flint on Instagram: @wildegg21 and Twitter: @jenniferflint5 Get your copy of Wild Egg . Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club: wnk-club.com...
Aug 03, 2022•50 min•Ep. 30
Jennifer Flint's debut novel, Wild Egg, is a delicious story about one woman's search for her childfree life. From ambivalence to clarity and beyond, I was hooked from page one. In part one of this two-part episode, Jennifer shares her own childfree experience. In part 2 we dive into all things Wild Egg! This is an episode with lots of twists and turns. Strap in, it's a fun one! Follow Jennifer Flint on Instagram: @wildegg21 Get your copy of Wild Egg . Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club...
Jul 28, 2022•45 min•Ep. 29
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...
Jul 22, 2022•59 min•Ep. 28
Tara works as a therapist and a life coach. In this conversation, she shares her experience dating as a childfree woman and the cultural expectations that come with it. We also talk about the harm caused by society holding up motherhood as the default path for women. It's a great conversation that you won't want to miss! Connect with Tara Instagram: @finishlinemindset TikTok: @finishlinemindset Join WNK-Club: wnk-club.com...
Jul 18, 2022•46 min•Ep. 27
Lee and Lindsay are two of my favorite people. I met them ten years ago through my husband and they've had a huge impact on both of us. I'm honored to share their story and wisdom with you in this episode. If you have questions for Lee & Lindsay to answer on our follow-up episode you can submit them by email to anna@annaolson.com. Or submit a voice memo by going to https://anchor.fm/anna-marie-olson/message Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club: wnk-club.com...
Jul 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 26
Due to technical difficulties, today's episode is going to be rescheduled. In the meantime, get your questions ready. I will sit down with Lee & Lindy, who have 40 years of experience as a childfree couple. They have already suggested we do a follow-up episode to answer listener questions. So be on the lookout. We'll put a call out for questions once their episode airs. Stay tuned!
Jul 01, 2022•52 sec
Sina is a life coach for childfree women. She shares her own experience as a childfree woman as well as what she's learned from working with childfree clients. She has a lot of wisdom to share. You won't want to miss this conversation. You can connect with Sina through her website and her Instagram account @sinascheithauer . If you'd like to schedule a call with me, the host, Anna Olson, you can reach out to me via email at anna@annaolson.com. Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club: wnk-clu...
Jun 27, 2022•38 min
Ilinca conducted research on the lived experiences of childfree women for her undergraduate dissertation. We talk about her experience doing this research and what she learned from interviewing 13 childfree women residing in Western English-speaking countries. You can read Ilinca's dissertation here . You can share your thoughts and feedback with Ilinca by connecting with her on Instagram, @ilincaroibu . Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club: wnk-club.com...
Jun 15, 2022•41 min•Ep. 24
This is a very special episode for me. I sat down with one of my dearest friends, Robin. For the first time in our 20-year friendship, we have an in-depth conversation about the fact that we're both childfree and what that means to us and our friendship. Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club: wnk-club.com
Jun 09, 2022•49 min•Ep. 23
Mary shares her journey of leaving the engineering field to start a coaching practice. We also talk about her experiences dating as a childfree woman and navigating the changing dynamics of friendship as friends become parents. If you're interested in any of the topics or resources Mary and I touched on (and the ones we didn't), send her an email here and ask for her resource guide. She'll happily share the books, ideologies, and websites that have been transformative for her. You can email her ...
Jun 03, 2022•47 min•Ep. 22
Liz shares her deeply personal journey navigating an unexpected experience in her childfree life. After going through something she never envisioned, she reconnects to herself and her purpose, finding contentment along the way. You won't want to miss this episode! Liz is a wildly successful entrepreneur. She runs three businesses, all of which can be found on Instagram: @seasaltandtwig @lizcombdonwellness @puravidahomestead Learn more about the We're Not Kidding Club: wnk-club.com...
May 19, 2022•51 min•Ep. 21
Keltie is a clarity coach who specializes in helping business leaders and entrepreneurs. In this episode, she shares her story and applies her clarity expertise to the topic of being childfree. Here are the four questions she discusses in the episode: What would I choose if ____'s perspective didn't matter? What would I choose if I knew that the outcome was guaranteed? What if I can be fulfilled either way? What do I stand to gain if I decide to be childfree? For even more clarity questions from...
Apr 04, 2022•40 min•Ep. 20
When deciding whether or not to have kids, if you're not 100% sure one way or the other, limiting beliefs can trip you up and keep you stuck from moving forward with your life. I talk through some common limiting beliefs I've seen come up concerning this decision, as well as how to identify the limiting beliefs that might be keeping you stuck and how to move through them. Let me know what you think of this episode. DM me on Instagram or email me your thoughts at anna@annaolson.com...
Mar 17, 2022•20 min
Shweta is passionate about all things childfree. She has written numerous blogs and has been instrumental in bringing childfree people together in Melbourne where she lives. Connect with Shweta on Instagram: @ childfreesrbuddysmum Watch other interviews with Shweta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g2FkiUznVk&list=PLrKJQMlU-aAmDEG6RQ34g4h_06B85CLEN&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCC_eRcxxI8&list=PLrKJQMlU-aAmDEG6RQ34g4h_06B85CLEN&index=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y...
Mar 10, 2022•34 min•Ep. 19
Maddie shares how she came to the decision to be childfree and the freedom she felt making that choice. Connect with Maddie on Instagram: @bibliomaddiac
Feb 28, 2022•52 min•Ep. 18
Alanna shares her insights and experiences in becoming confident in her decision to be childfree and her ability to meet people where they're at, even when they don't understand her choice. Connect with Alanna through her AlannaAccessories accounts on Instagram , Facebook , and Etsy ....
Feb 10, 2022•53 min•Ep. 17
Patty shares her experience as a childfree woman and avid traveler. She's been to 75 countries and counting and doesn't have a single regret for deciding to be childfree. Connect with Patty on Instagram and check out her amazing travel photos: @pattytraveladventures
Feb 03, 2022•42 min•Ep. 16
Most of us have heard the saying, "You don't know what love is until you have a child." In this bonus episode, I share some thoughts on what's problematic about this saying. Let me know what you think of this episode. DM me on Instagram or email me your thoughts at anna@annaolson.com
Jan 24, 2022•9 min
Usha shares her journey to deciding to be childfree. She and her husband went from thinking they'd have kids, to contemplating adoption, and ended up choosing to be childfree. Connect with Usha through Instagram @ushasita and check out her blog, Le coin des Bobby .
Jan 21, 2022•42 min•Ep. 15
Emma shares her childfree story in addition to her research on women throughout history who were childfree, childless, and/or single. Connect with Emma through Instagram @millennialemma and Twitter @MillennialEmma .
Nov 21, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Erin Bailey shares her story as a childfree individual working in the beauty and wellness industry. We also talk about internalized messages and systems that don't support women. Connect with Erin through Instagram: @erinlaurabailey
Nov 14, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Jerra Mitchell started her company, Unfertilized Eggs, to support childfree and childless women. Jerra is someone who understands both experiences and supports women in living and speaking their truth. Connect with Jerra: Email: info@unfertilizedeggs.com Instagram: @unferilizedeggs Website: https://unfertilizedeggs.com/ YouTube: Unfertilized Eggs...
Nov 07, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 12
