In this conversation, Keltie speaks with author, actress, and model, Alice Grecyzn, about Alice's decision to be childfree, and the ups and downs she has faced along the way to making this choice.

You'll hear them discuss:

• Alice's experience of an ultra-religious upbringing, losing her faith — and how both have influenced her childfree path
  
  
• The parallels between fundamentalist religion and the pressures that we all face in our lives
  
  
• The role that questioning the ethics of motherhood has played in Alice's decision
  
  
• The "ingredients" that Alice discovered non-regretful parents to possess
  
  
• The parts of motherhood that Alice has had to grieve — and what this mourning process entailed
  
  
• Why we can't separate who we are – nor our circumstances — from the Kids or Childfree decision
  
  
• What Alice's exploration of the Kids or Childfree decision looked like with her partner

...plus, they touch on so many other aspects of the mixed emotions and complexity that can accompany this decision.

As mentioned in the show:

Find Alice online at alicegreczyn.com

Instagram: instagram.com/alicegreczyn

Read Alice's substack: alicegreczyn.substack.com

Buy Alice's memoir, Wayard, here: https://a.co/d/hP503cM

About Alice:

Alice Greczyn is an author, actress, and model. Known for her acting roles in film and TV, Alice is now more recognized for her work as a religious trauma recovery advocate, appearing on prominent podcasts and presenting at conferences on the topics of purity culture, neurotheology, and finding meaning in life as an atheist. Alice founded DaretoDoubt.org in 2019 connecting those fleeing spiritual abuse with resources helping survivors heal from the unintended damage of faith-based beliefs. A controversial figure for her outspokenness against religious and political fundamentalism, Alice finds her deepest sense of purpose helping others free themselves from the shackles of fear and shame. She lives in LA with her cat and fiancé and loves hiking, learning, and eating anything with melted cheese.

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And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you’re hearing!

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TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree

In this conversation, Keltie Maguire interviews Dr. Natasha Ghosh, a therapist and coach, about her journey into motherhood and the decision to have children.

You'll hear them discuss:

• The mixed emotions and uncertainties that come with becoming a mother, as well as the external pressures and societal expectations surrounding parenthood.
  
  
• The importance of listening to your own voice and making choices based on personal desires and values — plus how to tap into this inner voice.
  
  
• How trusting oneself and cultivating self-love can help in navigating the challenges and uncertainties of parenthood.
  
• Fear of regret and the challenge of trusting oneself in making this decision.
• Practical tools for connecting with oneself, cultivating inner knowing, and managing anxiety and fear in the decision-making process.

...and so many other aspects of this choice.

As mentioned in the show:

Find Natasha online at www.digdeepcounselling.com.

Instagram: instagram.com/digdeepcounselling/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/natashaghosh

About Natasha:

With over 20 years of experience in the field of Psychology, Dr Natasha Ghosh, PhD, MEd, CHyp, RCC, is an expert in helping people feel more emotionally grounded, peaceful, purposeful and in charge of their life.

Natasha’s practice is rooted in science and soul; integrating both evidence-based therapies, strong intuition and specialized techniques that lead to deep healing and transformation. You will develop and discover clarity and make sustainable change so that you can live fully and fearlessly.

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Join an upcoming Kids or Childfree Workshop here: kidsorchildfree.com/workshop

Check out our free resources here, or at kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources

And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you’re hearing!

You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or a rating on Spotify.

Find us online at www.kidsorchildfree.com.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kidsorchildfree

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree

In this episode, The Childless Collective online community host, Katy Seppi, shares her journey of infertility and becoming childfree not by choice.

You'll hear her and Keltie discuss:

• Katy's personal experience with infertility, IVF, and endometriosis — and the challenges of accessing proper medical care.
  
• How and when Katy decided to stop fertility treatments and pursue a hysterectomy.
  
  
• How the lack of support and understanding from the healthcare system can exacerbate the emotional and physical challenges faced by individuals struggling with infertility and reproductive health issues.
  
  
• The difficult decisions that come with choosing to stop trying for a child.
  

• The harmful messaging around never giving up on having a child and the complexities of fertility treatments, surrogacy, and adoption.
  
  
• The nuances and complexities of the terms 'childless' and 'childfree' and the societal pressures associated with these choices
  
  ...in what is a heartfelt, raw, and important conversation.
  
  

As mentioned in the show:

Check out Katy's community for childless women and non-binary people, The Childless Collective, here: childlesscollective.com

Find Katy on TikTok here: tiktok.com/@childlesscollective

And on Instagram here: instagram.com/childlesscollective

About Katy:

Here's what Katy shares about her story:

"My four-year infertility journey ended with a hysterectomy in 2017. At the time, I didn’t have a single person I could talk to who was also involuntarily childless. I decided to use my background in community organizing to create gathering places for childless people to connect, access support, and talk about the common themes that weave through our experiences. I host the Childless Collective online community, which is a year-round hub of connection and support for childless women and nonbinary people. I've also hosted the Childless Collective Summit for the past four years, bringing together 100 speakers and over 8,000 attendees together. I have a Master’s of Social Work degree from UGA, with an emphasis in community empowerment and program development. My current home is Savannah, Georgia, where I spend my free time on my bike, exploring swamps, reading, hanging out with my favorite people, finding the best tiki drinks, and anything else that strikes my fancy."

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Check out our free resources here, or at kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources

And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you’re hearing!

You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or a rating on Spotify.

Find us online at www.kidsorchildfree.com.

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TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree