SMNTY Classics: Childless by Choice

2026 has already been a banner year for horror movies. Anney unpacks why this might be, with a few examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

According to legend, witches could transform into cats during August but not without risk. Anney and Samantha delve into the history of the connection between women, cats and witches, and the lore surrounding cat nights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Today we delve into the works of Ethiopian scientist, molecular plant pathologist Segenet Kelemu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

American fertility rates continue to be at record lows as women increasingly opt out of bearing children. However, that doesn’t mean the social pressure to have a family has declined at the same rate. Savvy Psychologist explores the main reasons behind the choice to be childfree, ... Show More

There are millions of women who don't want children, so why are they being shamed by society? Chelsea Handler tackles being childless by choice and why motherhood is not for everyone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po ... Show More

There are millions of women who don't want children, so why are they being shamed by society? Chelsea Handler tackles being childless by choice and why motherhood is not for everyone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po ... Show More

Chris and Lauren open up about their decision not to have children together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>When a woman chooses not to have children, why is it still seen as a radical decision? Kim Chakanetsa talks to two women about their stories and the stigma associated with their choice to be childfree. Doreen Akiyo Yomoah is a writer and blogs at Childfree African. Born in A ... Show More

This week we discuss what life is like in the no kids lane, and the unique exchanges, lifestyle, and expectations that come along with choosing not to procreate.Watch “Views from AmandaLand” Wed 10a EST at Youtube.com/AmandaSealesTV!Listen to the podcast streaming on all podcast ... Show More

For most of human history, having kids wasn’t much of a choice. Social expectations, lack of birth control, and limited autonomy for women presented a couple of options: Have children, or join a convent. But the 1960s ushered in a big change. With better options for birth control ... Show More

<p>More and more women in the United States are saying no to motherhood. Alarmingly, in 2023, the U.S. fertility rate reached the lowest number on record. But the idea of non-motherhood is actually not a new phenomenon, nor did it come out of the modern feminist movement. For cen ... Show More

Some people just know if they want to grow up to have kids. And there are those who never want to entertain the idea. And then, there are some people who are strictly, truly, exactly on the fence about parenthood. The Cut host Avery Trufelman is one of the undecided people, and t ... Show More

This week it’s emotional with a side of dick! We talk about: New dates and dicksThe reality of a child free lifeConsciously choosing not to have a childA listener letterThe blind panic we can all feel about the future  Show notes:Being childfree by choice: https://love-bites-with ... Show More