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
Solo Episode: Regret
19m · PublishedI 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 [email protected]
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From Three to None with "Kelly"
54m · PublishedThis 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.
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Deconstructing and Reconstructing Faith as a Childfree Christian with Courtney Clucas
41m · PublishedCourtney 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.
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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/messageNavigating Being Childfree as a Couple with Kenn & Renee
1h 2m · PublishedRenee 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.
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On Never Regretting Her Childfreedom with Marcia Drut-Davis
48m · PublishedI 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 aired a conversation between her, her then-husband, and her in-laws. During which she and her husband expressed their desire not to have kids. She also talks about her passion for uplifting and celebrating the childfree choice.
Connect with Marcia on Instagram and Facebook.
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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/messageWild Egg with Jennifer Flint (Part 2 of 2)
50m · PublishedJennifer 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
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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/messageWild Egg with Jennifer Flint (Part 1 of 2)
45m · PublishedJennifer 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
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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/messageTherese Shechter: On Pronatalism & Her Documentary "My So-Called Selfish Life"
59m · PublishedI 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 takes place the same weekend as her film screening. You can find more info on that here.
Connect with Therese:
- Instagram: @trixiefilms, @mysocalledselfishlife
- Check out her other documentaries.
- Watch the Filmmaker Conversations Recordings
Additional resources mentioned in this conversation:
- Article: The Clock is Ticking for the Career Woman
- New Legacy Institute
- Population Balance
- Nobibsburpsbottles
- Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis
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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/messageTara Wells: Assertiveness & The Childfree Choice
46m · PublishedTara 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
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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/messageLee & Lindsay: A Conversation With My Childfree Role Models
48m · PublishedLee 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 [email protected].
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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.
