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Thank each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts for the support we have received over the past 3+ years. You can follow each of the Childfree Girls here: Isabel: https://www.instagram.com/theuprisingspark/ Kristen: https://www.instagram.com/prochoice_author_kristentsetsi/ LeNora: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeblog/ See you around…

Katisse Buckingham plays tenor, alto, soprano, baritone saxophones; flute, alto flute, bass flute, and piccolo flute. In his own words, he "endeavors to break down barriers between musical genres and has always resonated with Duke Ellington's famous quote, 'There are two kinds of music - good music, and the other kind.'" Katisse has performed and/o…

In this "Freaky Friday"-style Halloween Special we reflect on a very important question for all the single childfree ladies who are looking for a man: where are all the childfree men? Watch this episode to discover the answer! Happy Halloween! Special thanks to: Dr. Jay Zigmont of Childfree WealthCody Hetzel of Childfree Family Matt Gray of Childfr…

Dr. Jay Zigmont PhD, the founder of Childfree Wealth and a Childfree Wealth Specialist, joined us on this episode to share with us his knowledge about... you guessed it: childfree wealth! We talked about what retirement means for childfree folk, reasons why people choose to be childfree, debunked the myth that states that ALL childfree people are f…

We received an email from one of our listeners, and one of the questions he raised was: Do you feel like introverts are more comfortable as childfree? Which was followed up by "some people are charged up by endless talking. It wears me out. Do you feel that folks like me are more happy as childfree?" The three of us self-identify as introverts so w…

You might have heard someone say that childfree people have chosen not to have kids because they had horrible childhoods. The logic behind this myth is that having had a bad start in life left us so scarred and broken that we don't want to even risk re-living it with our own children. In this episode, we decided to explore this topic with the end g…

Many of us have heard the expression "it takes a village" when it comes to raising children. Parents seem to crave (need?) to have a support system around them to help them look after the kids when they can't, either because they are busy working or because they simply need a break. However, many parents are also very defensive when it comes to oth…

Childfree Expert Laura Carroll, Veronica Prager from The Childfree Connection - winner of Childfree Group of the Year - and Childfree Person of the Year Bettina Zourli from "Je Ne Veux Pas d'Enfant," join us on this episode to celebrate International Childfree Day's awards for childfree people who are doing outstanding work in our community. Tune i…

The Childfree Girls web series and podcast are celebrating their third year anniversary! On this occasion, we decided to take a walk down memory lane and share with you the things that we have learned and how this collaboration has changed us. Cheers to many more years of the Childfree Girls! --- You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for C…

The childfree conversation has certainly picked up in the last few years, and it's being featured in more media outlets than before. So does this mean that being childfree has suddenly become trendy? --- You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to watch the full episode! Remember to send us an email to childfreegirls@gmail…

We started recording as usual: discussing what we were going to talk about and throwing ideas out there. Except this wasn't going to end up like any of our previous episodes, but we didn't know that yet. If you have been listening to or watching our podcast, you'll realize very quickly that we really have no idea what we're doing in this episode. I…

This episode is all about responsibility and why we think so many people equate parenthood with being responsible. The discussion includes our take on the question "so if you're not a parent, does that mean you're not responsible?" We share with you what we think "being responsible" means and if we enjoy being responsible or not. --- You can also w…

What does "growing up" mean? And how does it relate to having or not having children? These burning questions are at the center of this episode, in which we talk about our personal experiences as well as some of the bingos we've heard that relate to this topic. --- You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to watch the full…

Some of us have been told "sharing is caring!" or some variation of it since we were kids. But, let's face it: not all of us enjoy sharing and, sometimes, not sharing is actually caring, too. Do you like sharing? Did that have any impact on your decision to embrace the childfree lifestyle? These are just a couple of questions that the three Childfr…

Some childfree people regularly use *colorful* language to refer to parents and children. These words and terms are usually offensive and degrading. Some of the same childfree people will call other childfree people a "breeder-pleaser" if the latter don't agree with the use of that type of language. Which one are you? --- You can also watch our sho…

Telling people that you have made the life-affirming decision to not ever raise children can be daunting, especially if the people you're going to tell are your own parents. In this episode, we discuss "coming out" as childfree and we offer some words of wisdom to our listeners who are yet to tell their loved ones. --- You can also watch our show o…

T-Kea Blackman is an author, speaker, certified peer recovery specialist, and mental health trainer. She also happens to be childfree. Join us on this episode as we discuss with her how mental health can impact the decision to not have children. You get in touch with T-Kea through her website: https://www.t-keablackman.com/ --- You can also watch o…

For this episode, we made a list of topics that we wanted to discuss and decided to group them into one episode that has all the classic Childfree Girls hallmarks. --- You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to watch the full episode! Remember to send us an email to childfreegirls@gmail.com if you want to get in touch wit…

No, seriously. Is there anything you would like to share with us? Any idea you need to bounce off a childfree soundboard? Looking for input or advice? Well, look no further! --- You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to watch the full episode! Remember to send us an email to childfreegirls@gmail.com if you want to get in…

We think it's safe to say that many childfree people have "lost" at least one friend after they had kids. It's very common, and it sucks. One of our listeners sent us an email asking us how we deal with these situations and if we had some tips on how to make more childfree friends. If you're interested in knowing our answers to these questions, thi…

Yes, you read that right, we had another conversation with a pro-lifer. Stephanie, our guest, also happens to be childfree, so when she reached out to us we were immediately interested in hearing her perspective regarding this highly divisive topic. In our conversation with Stephanie, we've edited in some responses to some of the things she said th…

Guilt is such a complicated feeling, especially when it arises from choosing to do or not do something and this decision completely aligns with your personal desires and your life goals. In this episode, we talked about guilt and other uncomfortable feelings like anger, related specifically to the choice to be childfree. Have you ever felt guilty a…

Our first recording of 2022 kicks off with a personal announcement from Isabel that sparks a conversation about Betty White, sex carrots, and the Pope (not in that particular order, but the elements are all there). Would you like to know what this mix of seemingly unrelated things is all about? You'll have to watch or listen to this episode! --- Yo…

In July 2021 we were invited to the 2021 Virtual Childfree Conference, appearing on a panel called Childfree Collaborations, and we talked about how to start them and why they are important. This panel was moderated by Cody Hetzel, from Childfree Family, and it takes you behind the scenes on how we make the Childfree Girls podcast and web series wo…

We invited Jody Day, the founder of Gateway Women, the global friendship, support & advocacy network for childless women (est. 2011), and author of ‘Living the Life Unexpected: How to Find Hope, Meaning and a Fulfilling Future Without Children,’ to come and have a chat with us about childlessness and childfreedom. She shared many insights and inter…

Have you heard a childfree person bingo another childfree person? If not, you're in luck! Kristen bingoed Kris, our anonymous guest, and it sparked a very interesting conversation. Join us on this episode where we explore the perspective of Kris, our guest, on why she decided to embrace the childfree lifestyle, reasons that include the untimely dea…

Imagine a situation in which someone commits a crime, is found guilty, and then the normal prison sentence for this specific crime would be heavily reduced just based on the fact that this person wants to become a parent in the future. Amanda Knox, an American woman who was sentenced to prison for the murder of her roommate in Italy and a few years…

Therese is back on Childfree Girls and we are beyond THRILLED to have her! As you may already know she is the filmmaker behind the documentary "My So-Called Selfish Life," which is now showing in some film festivals in the US. Join us to learn what Therese has been up to since she wrapped up the film, what the first reactions of the audience have b…

Childfree Girls' third Halloween Special comes in three shorts filled with sarcasm, laughter, and just enough real-life situations to make our audience reflect on some of the things happening in our world. As always we had a lot of fun recording it and we hope you have fun watching or listening to it! You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search …

LiLi Roquelin is a French singer-songwriter who lives in New York. She recently released her latest single, a song called "Childfree". We invited her to our show so that she could tell us about the inspiration behind the song, as well as her choice to not raise children. We also discuss a Reddit AITA dilemma with her, and we're want to know if you …

Someone in our audience sent us an email suggesting we answer questions about being in a Childfree relationship. In this episode, we decided to share a bit about our own personal experiences with our previous and current partners to try and answer her questions. We don't have all the right answers, but we did try our best!You can also watch our sho…

Texas' ban on abortion as early as six weeks became law and many people, including us, are totally disgusted by it. We decided we wanted to share our thoughts on abortion bans, pregnancy accountability, and a few other related subjects, and so this episode was born. To read Kristen's article to Texas Lawmakers, click below: https://kristentsetsi.me…

Have you ever had to live through your (mostly well-meaning) friends telling you that you should have a baby, or even questioning your choice to embrace the childfree lifestyle by implying that you need to be fixed because "that's not normal"? Well, this happened to one of our listeners who told us her story in an email, and we decided to share our…

It's our second anniversary and we decided to celebrate it by reacting to the first episode we aired after we introduced ourselves to the world. You know what they say: "to remember is to live again!" You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to watch the full episode! Remember to send us an email to childfreegirls@gmail.co…

We invited Emily, a childfree American who lives in the Netherlands with her husband, to join us on this episode and discuss a few of the mean tweets that we have received in the past few days. People on the Twittersphere are the meanest of them all, would you agree? You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to watch the fu…

Is there something, like a specific event, that solidified your choice to not have children? That is the question that we asked each other in this episode, which led us to talk about many other things, including what would happen if we changed our minds? You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to watch the full episode! R…

This is our third unedited (mostly), unfiltered and uncensored conversation! In this episode, we decided to tackle the subject of nurturing, and why do we equate it with being maternal? Can childfree people also be nurturing? We tried to answer all these questions and the result was a happy and messy recording! You can also watch our show on YouTub…

This is our second unedited (mostly), unfiltered and uncensored conversation! This time around we decided to talk about being overwhelmed and childfree, because some people think that only parents have the right to feel overwhelmed... You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to watch the full episode! Remember to send us a…

We decided to do something a little different and shine a spotlight on each of the three Childfree Girls. This is part 3 of 3, the last episode of our special spotlight series! Click here if you'd like to learn more about this episode's featured Childfree Girl: https://kristenjtsetsi.com/ You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree…

We decided to do something a little different and shine a spotlight on each of the three Childfree Girls. This is part 2 of 3, and to know who went first you'll need to listen to this episode! Click here if you'd like to learn more about this episode's featured Childfree Girl: https://lenorafaye.com/ You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search f…

We decided to do something a little different and shine a spotlight on each of the three Childfree Girls. This is part 1 of 3, and to know who went first you'll need to listen to this episode! If you'd like to learn more about Childfree Rallies, the project mentioned in this episode, click on this link: https://www.patreon.com/childfreerallies You …

Isabel, Kristen, and LeNora share their thoughts and feelings about Mother’s Day. LeNora’s mom is no longer with us, Isabel prefers to celebrate International Childfree Day, and Kristen is celebrating National Bagel Day, if that’s a thing. As a childfree person, what do you do on Mother’s Day? You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Chil…

We took a few of The Transformed Wife's tweets and tried to find the logic behind her biblical, God-fearing, and often misogynistic words. Would you like to know if we were successful? Listen to this episode to find out! You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to see the full episode! Remember to send us an email to child…

We decided to have an unedited (mostly), unfiltered, uncensored, and completely unplanned conversation for this special episode of Childfree Girls. What were we going to talk about? We didn't know! And this is the result... You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to see the full episode! Remember to send us an email to ch…

So, you know how we encourage everyone to leave us comments on our YouTube videos? It's because we love reading them and knowing the reactions, opinions, and thoughts of the people who are watching us. Every once in a while we get a comment that we find particularly interesting or funny, and we decided to do an episode to talk about a few of the li…

Dr. Angela L. Harris joined us on this episode to chat about No Bibs, Burps, Bottles, a brand she created specifically for childfree, Black women. She shared with us the reason behind the creation of her brand; a couple of her life experiences as a Black, childfree woman; and showed us her fluffy slippers! You can find out more about Dr. Angela L. …

***SPOILER ALERT*** If you haven't watched "To Kid or Not to Kid" The Movie, this episode's contents include a couple of spoilers. ---------------------------- All three Childfree Girls watched "To Kid or Not to Kid" The Movie, a very personal documentary film by Maxine Trump. We all found that this piece spoke to us and our chosen childfree lifest…

How deep is the desire to have a child vs how deep is the desire to not have a child? Spoiler alert: we do not have the answer to this question. Someone in our audience sent us an email telling us about her journey from childfree, to wanting to be a mother, to childless, to childfree again. Our discussion to answer the question about the desire tha…

In our first episode, the Childfree Girls discuss parenthood in midlife and early old age. Should old people have babies? We want to hear your opinion! You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to see the full episode! Remember to send us an email to childfreegirls@gmail.com if you want to get in touch with us because you h…

This is our first Ask Me Anything! Special with questions from our audience and questions we asked each other! Join us to learn more about the three Founding Non-Mothers of Childfree Girls and to see the surprise that Kristen and Isabel had in store for LeNora. You can also watch our show on YouTube! Search for Childfree Girls to see the full episo…