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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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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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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Travel journalists and long-time couple, Scott and Collette Stohler, share their journey of deciding to have a child and how it's impacted their adventurous lifestyle.

You'll hear them and Keltie discuss:

• Why having a child doesn't have to mean giving up travel, adventure, and freedom
  
  
• Challenges of the postpartum period and the transformation it brought to their identities
  
  
• Their experiences navigating the challenges and joys of parenting, travel, and their relationship as a couple
  
  
• The importance of communication, openness, and flexibility in maintaining a strong partnership and family dynamic
  
  
• The joys and challenges of traveling with a child

...and many other topics, for a conversation that's sure to inspire, no matter which Kids or Childfree choice you ultimately make.


As mentioned in the show:

Find Collette and Scott online at roamaroo.com

And on social media at:

Facebook: facebook.com/roamaroo

TikTok: tiktok.com/@roamaroo_travel

YouTube: youtube.com/c/Roamaroo

Instagram: instagram.com/roamaroo


About Collette & Scott:

Here's what this adventurous family has to say:

"We are Collette, Scott, and baby Scotland, family travel journalists dedicated to inspiring & empowering families to travel. As a traveling family, we believe that there is no age limit on adventure and no limit to what families can accomplish together. We have 18 special years as a family and we hope you’ll join us as we dream big, explore more, and discover life.

In 2015, we decided to quit our jobs as corporate desk jockeys and redefine the American Dream. Since then, we have been traveling the world full-time, exploring off the beaten path locations and inspiring others through our active vagabond lifestyle. We rented our house, quit our jobs, and threw caution to the wind all with an end goal of viewing the world and all its wonders. In 2022, we decided to grow our traveling family when we welcome our baby girl, Scotland, and our dog, Lucy, to the crew!"

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Get the details on the summer session of my group coaching program, Confidently Childfree, here.

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Find us online at www.kidsorchildfree.com.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kidsorchildfree

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree

In this episode, Dr. Jay Zigmont, a childfree wealth expert, shares his experiences as a childfree man, alongside the challenges and opportunities for childfree people when it comes to their financial and life planning.

Hear Dr. Jay and Keltie discuss:

• The lack of representation and understanding for childfree individuals and the judgment they often face.
• The importance of questioning societal expectations and making decisions based on personal desires and values.
• The need for financial planning tailored to the unique needs and goals of childfree individuals.
• That although being childfree does not automatically make someone wealthy, it does provide more flexibility and freedom in life choices.
• The importance of creating a life plan and financial plan that align with personal goals and values.

...and so many more important topics related to finances, freedom, and the lives of childfree people.


As mentioned in the show:

Find Dr. Jay on Instagram: instagram.com/childfreewealth/

On LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/childfree-wealth/

Find out more about Dr. Jay and Childfree Wealth at childfreewealth.com.

Pre-order Dr. Jay's upcoming book, The Childfree Guide to Life and Money: https://www.amazon.com/Childfree-Guide-LIfe-Money-Management-ebook/dp/B0CVNPWDTW


About Dr. Jay:

Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP® is the Founder and CEO of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and Permanently Childless people. Childfree Wealth is the first life and financial planning firm dedicated to serving Childfree people. Dr. Jay is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Childfree Wealth Specialist, and author of the book “Portraits of Childfree Wealth” and the upcoming book “The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.” Dr Jay is the co-host of the Childfree Wealth podcast. His Ph.D. is in Adult Learning from the University of Connecticut. He has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, MarketWatch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Business Insider, CNBC, and many other publications. In 2023, he was named a “Rising Star” by Financial Planning.


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Get the details on the summer session of my group coaching program, Kids or Childfree, here.

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Therapist, mother, and founder of the popular @therapyforwomen Instagram account, Amanda E. White, shares her personal experience of being on the fence about having kids — and how she arrived her her decision to become a mom.

Hear her and Keltie discuss:

• The complexity of the Kids or Childfree decision, and factors such as societal pressures, personal fears, relationship dynamics, and emotional readiness.
  
  
• Fear of regret, and how this plays into the choice to have kids or remain childfree.
  
• Exploring ambivalence and making informed, conscious choices.
  
• How social media and other online content can impact decision-making and contribute to further confusion.
  

...and so many more important aspects of this decision.


As mentioned in the show:

Find Amanda on Instagram: instagram.com/therapyforwomen

Read Amanda's Fence Sitter Substack: amandaewhite.substack.com

Learning about Amanda's therapy practice, Therapy for Women Center: www.therapyforwomencenter.com


About Amanda:

Amanda E. White is a licensed therapist and the creator of the popular Instagram account @therapyforwomen. She writes a substack called Fence Sitter. She is the author of the book “Not Drinking Tonight” and its corresponding workbook. She is the founder of the group therapy practice, Therapy for Women Center, based in Philadelphia serving clients across the country. She has been featured in notable publications such as Forbes, Washington Post, Shape, Women’s Health Magazine, and more. To learn more visit amandaewhite.com

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TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree

In this conversation, Shweta, a childfree woman of Southern Asian background, shares what she calls "the best decision I ever made" — namely, her choice to be childfree.

You'll hear her and Keltie discuss:

• How Shweta's upbringing and the gender roles she observed in her extended family influenced her decision.
  
  
• The positive response she has received from her family and friends, although her choice goes against the cultural norms.
  
  
• Why self-awareness and setting boundaries are important when dealing with societal expectations.
  
  
• The concept of antinatalism, and why this is a philosophy that Shweta subscribes to.
  
  
• Shweta's experiences traveling as a childfree woman
  
  ...and many more aspects of Shweta's unwavering choice to be childfree.

As mentioned in the show:

Find Shweta online on...
Instagram: @childfreesrbuddysmum
TikTok: @shwetaramkumar

About Shweta:

All of Shweta's social media bios contain the following words: Educator, Adventurer, Foodie, Singer, Dog-Mom, Minimalist, Unconventional, Childfree by Choice, Antinatalist and Egalitarian. She's a multitalented, multipassionate creative woman who has lived and travelled all over the world, worked in a variety of industries and is currently an up and coming entrepreneur with a business that marries up her passions, skillset, knowledge and experience. She's a Southern Asian woman of colour and a pioneer of dismantling the oppressive norms of the conservative, sexist, and patriarchal culture and society she grew up in. As an unmarried childfree millennial woman, her life journey sets a strong example of breaking free from the shackles of disempowering cultural conformity and stand out as a proud black sheep in more ways than one. She's an avid advocate of the childfree lifestyle where she has made valuable contributions through podcast and video interviews, speaking on conventions and conferences and blog posts. She is currently based in Melbourne Australia.

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Get the details on the upcoming session of the Kids or Childfree group coaching program here: kidsorchildfree.com/group-coaching

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TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree

In this conversation, Keltie Maguire asks hospice nurse Julie McFadden the questions on your mind when it comes to your Kids or Childfree decision and all things death and dying.

You'll hear them discuss:

• Julie's personal journey as a nurse and her decision to specialize in hospice care
• How at age 41, Julie is able to have such an attitude of openness about still possibly having children...or not
• Julie's brand-new book, 'Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully,' and the worldwide impact of understanding the dying process
• How to prepare for end-of-life care, no matter which Kids or Childfree choice you make — and the misconception that having children guarantees care in old age
• Why whether or not you have kids doesn't actually matter in end-of-life
• Inspiring stories of those who died never having had children
• The beauty of witnessing both birth and death
  
  ...in what is a powerful, funny, and moving conversation!

As mentioned in the show:

Find Julie online at www.hospicenursejulie.com.

YouTube: youtube.com/@hospicenursejulie
Instagram: instagram.com/hospicenursejulie/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@hospicenursejulie

Get Julie's brand-new book, Nothing to Fear: https://a.co/d/5c19mY4

About Julie:

Julie McFadden, BSN, RN has been a nurse for 15 years. Julie is an experienced ICU, and now Hospice/Palliative Nurse. Julie has been featured in Newsweek, USA today, The Atlantic, and several other articles worldwide. Julie has been passionate about normalizing death through education to the masses using social media and now her new book coming out in June- Nothing To Fear. Her TikTok has 1.4M followers, and you can find her on all social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube) at Hospice Nurse Julie. You can find her on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

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