We're Not Kidding
by Anna Marie OlsonPeople 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
BONUS: Session 4 Financial Planning with Dr. Jay
49m · PublishedIn this episode, Grant and I sit down with Dr. Jay at the end of February to recap how our budget went in February. We also discuss the ins and outs of disability insurance and talk about what might be best for Grant. Then we talk about an upcoming trip and how to budget for that.
If you haven't heard the first three sessions with Dr. Jay, you can listen to them here:
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Or watch the sessions here.
Sunday Class & The Pink Engine with Antara Sarkar
44m · PublishedAntara Sarkar is the creator of Sunday Class, a free STEM school for underprivileged youth. Her passion for volunteering turned into a mission to help students stay in school through the creation of Sunday Class. For this work, she was named the iVolunteer Hero Winner in 2022. Antara is also the co-founder of The Pink Engine which makes 3d-printed Indian Railway scale models.
Connect with Antara on YouTube and Instagram. You can follow The Pink Engine on IG as well.
Read more about Antara and her husband Anurup.
BONUS: Session 3 Financial Planning with Dr. Jay
46m · PublishedIn this episode, Grant and I sit down with Dr. Jay at the end of January to recap how our budget went over the holidays. We also get into more detailed goal discussions.
If you haven't heard our first two sessions with Dr. Jay, you can listen to them here:
Session 1
Session 2
Or watch the sessions here.
As you heard in this episode, I am looking to understand how my work has impacted you. Feel free to let me know via email: [email protected]. Thanks!
Creating Deep and Meaningful Friendships with Jewel Hohman
44m · PublishedJewel Hohman is a life coach who specializes in helping people feel secure and confident, while also teaching them how to create deep, meaningful friendships. In this episode, she shares what she calls the connection formula, an intentional way to build fulfilling friendships. Did you know that research shows that roughly half of our friendships change and shift every seven years? Tune into this episode to learn more about that and so much more!
Connect with Jewel:
Website: jewelhohman.com
Instagram: @jewel.hohman
Mentioned in this episode:
Shasta Nelson
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--- 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/messageFrom Childless to Childfree with Jordan
40m · PublishedIn this episode, Jordan who runs the Instagram account, @violet_unexplained, shares her experience navigating IVF. After she and her husband decided to stop IVF treatments, they were faced wtih the question, "now what?" Tune into this episode to hear how they embraced being childfree after finding themselves childless.
Follow Jordan on Instagram, @violet_unexplained, and her adorable dogs Lulu and Dexter, @dachshundduderanch.
Want to join a childfree community? Check out wnk-club.com!
From Childless to Childfree with Jordan
39m · PublishedIn this episode, Jordan who runs the Instagram account, @violet_unexplained, shares her experience navigating IVF. After she and her husband decided to stop IVF treatments, they were faced wtih the question, "now what?" Tune into this episode to hear how they embraced being childfree after finding themselves childless.
Follow Jordan on Instagram, @violet_unexplained, and her adorable dogs Lulu and Dexter, @dachshundduderanch.
Want to join a childfree community? Check out wnk-club.com!
Spinsterhood Reimagined with Lucy Meggeson
53m · PublishedLucy Meggeson is the creator of the incredible podcast, Spinsterhood Reimagined. Lucy is reclaiming and redefining the image of the spinster as something to be aspired to rather than pitied, feared, or avoided. She also coaches women and helps them lean into their solo lives and find freedom and fulfillment. Lucy is brilliant and this episode is not to be missed!
Connect with Lucy:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/ (Grab her free Top 10 Mindset Tips)
Podcast: Spinsterhood Reimagined (Listen to my interview on her podcast)
Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined
Book a free 30-minute 'taster' session with Lucy
Mentioned in this episode:
Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
Want to join a childfree community? Check out wnk-club.com!
Are Kids For Me? with Margaret O'Connor
45m · PublishedMargaret O’Connor has worked as a counselor and psychotherapist since 2011. She specializes in helping those who are unsure about parenthood make the right decision for them. Margaret has conducted two pieces of research regarding this topic. The first explored the role of personality factors and how they impact the decision to have kids. She also researched how women in Ireland make the decision whether or not to have children.
In this episode, Margaret shares her insight and expertise in helping people navigate the decision of whether or not they want to have kids. You won't want to miss this episode!
Connect with Margaret:
Instagram: @arekidsforme
Website: https://www.arekidsforme.ie/
Read her research: https://www.arekidsforme.ie/research-and-resources
Want to join a childfree community? Check out wnk-club.com !
Are Kids For Me? with Margaret O'Connor
44m · PublishedMargaret O’Connor has worked as a counselor and psychotherapist since 2011. She specializes in helping those who are unsure about parenthood make the right decision for them. Margaret has conducted two pieces of research regarding this topic. The first explored the role of personality factors and how they impact the decision to have kids. She also researched how women in Ireland make the decision whether or not to have children.
In this episode, Margaret shares her insight and expertise in helping people navigate the decision of whether or not they want to have kids. You won't want to miss this episode!
Connect with Margaret:
Instagram: @arekidsforme
Website: https://www.arekidsforme.ie/
Read her research: https://www.arekidsforme.ie/research-and-resources
Want to join a childfree community? Check out wnk-club.com !
Best Childfree Life Possible with Jared Hansen
34m · PublishedIn this episode, I sit down with Jared Hansen the founder of the Facebook group, Best Childfree Life Possible, a community that is 9K strong. Jared co-created the Childfree Convention along with Cody Hetzel and LeNora Faye. He also created the Facebook group Childfree Runners and has organized an in-person childfree 5k walk taking place May 14th in Punt Gorda, FL at Laishley Park.
Additional links mentioned in this episode:
Jared's YouTube video from 2013
Laura Carroll
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We're Not Kidding has 79 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 58:02:00. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 27th, 2024 00:10.
