<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 Accra, Ghana, she has lived in the US, Japan and Senegal and she is currently bas ... Show More
May 2024
Can I be childfree and still feel fulfilled? - with Laura Henshaw
<p>Whether it’s biological, circumstantial, financial, environmental, a result of trauma, or simply because you don’t want to, the reasons why people decide to be childfree are as diverse as the reasons why people decide to be parents. For many people, the decision to be childfre ... Show More
48m 57s
May 2025
“I had 9 failed IVF attempts, now I’m happier without kids” - endometriosis, declining birth rates and what needs to change
In the start of our Future of Fertility series, we have guest Emma Kemsley on to chat about why she is childfree by choice. From thousands of failed IVF attempts, to severe endometriosis not taken seriously by doctors, Emma opens up about her journey through trying to have childr ... Show More
56m 18s
Jan 2023
Why I Got Permanently Sterilized At 28 (The Childfree Movement)
To kick off the new season, Greg and Joe speak to a woman who is part of the Childfree Movement. She never wants kids, sees them as a burden, and even got permanently sterilized at the age of 28. Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expen ... Show More
50m 48s
Jun 2021
The Societal Taboos of Child-Free Lives, Parental Regret and Eschewing Motherhood
A growing number of adults are choosing to not become parents, a lifestyle described as “child-free.” Yet many people, especially women, say they feel judged by their families, friends — and even their own doctors — when they vocalize not wanting children. By the same token, some ... Show More
55m 44s