You Had Me at Childfree

11 Erika Bids Farewell

Erika bids farewell in this brief episode. Other commitments prevent her from producing more episodes, so this series comes to a close. Thank you for listening and sharing it with your friends. In You Had Me at Childfree, Erika Arias speaks with couples about their unique romantic trajectories that have led towards the decision to opt out of parenthood. This is a series about liberating more people to choose a life that is most genuine to them, and to celebrate a choice that challenges antiquated perspectives about gender, sex, love, and what it means to be a real family in society. Discussion topics include but are not limited to: health, wellness, love, professional life, sex, contraception, and relationship satisfaction over time. This series highlights the benefits of life in the childfree lane, and corrects misassumptions about childfree couples – to increase societal acceptance of all childfree individuals, whether they have found their soulmate, are in search of childfree love, or are happily single and childfree. Acceptance of all marginalized lifestyles and identities is crucial in a world that needs more equality, and less alienation, less internalized oppression, and less disconnection from personal values. Special thanks toArtofAlyse [https://www.instagram.com/artofalyse/%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]for our excellent podcast graphics [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-had-me-at-childfree/id1523940860] [https://open.spotify.com/show/31ZVysZqJEDaGa13S8Umqs] [https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly95b3VtZWNoaWxkZnJlZS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D] [https://www.subscribeonandroid.com/youmechildfree.libsyn.com/rss]

10 Marriage and Parenthood: Perspectives from Around the Globe on What it Means to be Childfree

“If you don’t want children, then why get married?” The unchallenged and ubiquitous connection between marriage and parenthood calls for an important reexamination. This episode aims to show that the bond shared between two or more people is enough to substantiate any marriage, regardless of our choices and circumstances surrounding parenthood. Meet a culturally diverse group of childfree couples and one childfree single as they speak about why they believe the meaning of marriage transcends the choice to have children. In You Had Me at Childfree, Erika Arias speaks with couples about their unique romantic trajectories that have led towards the decision to opt out of parenthood. This is a series about liberating more people to choose a life that is most genuine to them, and to celebrate a choice that challenges antiquated perspectives about gender, sex, love, and what it means to be a real family in society. Discussion topics include but are not limited to: health, wellness, love, professional life, sex, contraception, and relationship satisfaction over time. This series highlights the benefits of life in the childfree lane, and corrects misassumptions about childfree couples – to increase societal acceptance of all childfree individuals, whether they have found their soulmate, are in search of childfree love, or are happily single and childfree. Acceptance of all marginalized lifestyles and identities is crucial in a world that needs more equality, and less alienation, less internalized oppression, and less disconnection from personal values. Special thanks toArtofAlyse [https://www.instagram.com/artofalyse/%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]for our excellent podcast graphics [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-had-me-at-childfree/id1523940860] [https://open.spotify.com/show/31ZVysZqJEDaGa13S8Umqs] [https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly95b3VtZWNoaWxkZnJlZS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D] [https://www.subscribeonandroid.com/youmechildfree.libsyn.com/rss]

9 Shavonne and Andy: A Parent’s Perspective on Choosing Childfree

Have you wondered if there was ever a time when parents could identify more closely with the childfree community before they became parents? Would they have chosen to remain childfree if they knew it was a choice? Meet newlywed parents Shavonne and Andy. In this episode, they speak about why they believe parenthood is a choice, and why society needs to stop misrepresenting parenthood as the single model that does not fit everyone equally. Regardless of your choice and circumstances surrounding parenthood, your voices and support are equally important to a growing community of childfree singles, couples, and anyone who desires to live in a world that celebrates and includes all family sizes, relationship styles, and sexual identities, regardless of race/ethnicity, class, and gender. YES, those who are parents and those who are childfree can connect through shared experiences, can respect each other’s individual choices, and have much to learn from one another! In You Had Me at Childfree, Erika Arias speaks with couples about their unique romantic trajectories that have led towards the decision to opt out of parenthood. This is a series about liberating more people to choose a life that is most genuine to them, and to celebrate a choice that challenges antiquated perspectives about gender, sex, love, and what it means to be a real family in society. Discussion topics include but are not limited to: health, wellness, love, professional life, sex, contraception, and relationship satisfaction over time. This series highlights the benefits of life in the childfree lane, and corrects misassumptions about childfree couples – to increase societal acceptance of all childfree individuals, whether they have found their soulmate, are in search of childfree love, or are happily single and childfree. Acceptance of all marginalized lifestyles and identities is crucial in a world that needs more equality, and less alienation, less internalized oppression, and less disconnection from personal values. Special thanks toArtofAlyse [https://www.instagram.com/artofalyse/%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]for our excellent podcast graphics [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-had-me-at-childfree/id1523940860] [https://open.spotify.com/show/31ZVysZqJEDaGa13S8Umqs] [https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly95b3VtZWNoaWxkZnJlZS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D] [https://www.subscribeonandroid.com/youmechildfree.libsyn.com/rss]

8 Clark and Emily: Ultimate Adventurous Life

Meet Clark and Emily of Emily and Clark’s Adventure channel (see link below)! Clark and Emily are leaders in redefining what it means to be a family and what it means to parent. An enlightening conversation with two role models for anyone looking to live more sustainably and more intentionally. Hear more about the time, love, and dedication they invest in the people of their community, the children of their neighbors, and to the world outside of themselves. LINKS: Emily & Clark's Adventure https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtRbKD1LB4o4aagI6OKoy7w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtRbKD1LB4o4aagI6OKoy7w] Love Styles Quiz https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/well/family/love-style-relationship-quiz.html [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/well/family/love-style-relationship-quiz.html] Women on Waves https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/ [https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/] In You Had Me at Childfree, Erika Arias speaks with couples about their unique romantic trajectories that have led towards the decision to opt out of parenthood. This is a series about liberating more people to choose a life that is most genuine to them, and to celebrate a choice that challenges antiquated perspectives about gender, sex, love, and what it means to be a real family in society. Discussion topics include but are not limited to: health, wellness, love, professional life, sex, contraception, and relationship satisfaction over time. This series highlights the benefits of life in the childfree lane, and corrects misassumptions about childfree couples – to increase societal acceptance of all childfree individuals, whether they have found their soulmate, are in search of childfree love, or are happily single and childfree. Acceptance of all marginalized lifestyles and identities is crucial in a world that needs more equality, and less alienation, less internalized oppression, and less disconnection from personal values. Special thanks toArtofAlyse [https://www.instagram.com/artofalyse/%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]for our excellent podcast graphics [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-had-me-at-childfree/id1523940860] [https://open.spotify.com/show/31ZVysZqJEDaGa13S8Umqs] [https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly95b3VtZWNoaWxkZnJlZS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D] [https://www.subscribeonandroid.com/youmechildfree.libsyn.com/rss]

7 Life in the Single Lane: What is it like for the Childfree?

Dating for the average single has been a challenge for a number of reasons – not limited to an over-abundance of dating apps to choose from or simply having to work more hours in a week to afford rent! But what happens when you add being childfree to the mix? “The dating pool becomes a dating bucket” and this provokes some serious questions about the way we date and how we move forward in our relationships with others. When is the right time to come out as ‘childfree’ to a romantic partner(s)? Will uncertainty surrounding parenthood inhibit the success of that relationship? Hear more about the dating experiences of four unique childfree singles from around the globe, their challenges, how they rise above these challenges, and what they have to look forward to in a world where the choice to be childfree is finally gaining the recognition it deserves. In You Had Me at Childfree, Erika Arias speaks with couples about their unique romantic trajectories that have led towards the decision to opt out of parenthood. This is a series about liberating more people to choose a life that is most genuine to them, and to celebrate a choice that challenges antiquated perspectives about gender, sex, love, and what it means to be a real family in society. Discussion topics include but are not limited to: health, wellness, love, professional life, sex, contraception, and relationship satisfaction over time. This series highlights the benefits of life in the childfree lane, and corrects misassumptions about childfree couples – to increase societal acceptance of all childfree individuals, whether they have found their soulmate, are in search of childfree love, or are happily single and childfree. Acceptance of all marginalized lifestyles and identities is crucial in a world that needs more equality, and less alienation, less internalized oppression, and less disconnection from personal values. Special thanks toArtofAlyse [https://www.instagram.com/artofalyse/%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank]for our excellent podcast graphics [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-had-me-at-childfree/id1523940860] [https://open.spotify.com/show/31ZVysZqJEDaGa13S8Umqs] [https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly95b3VtZWNoaWxkZnJlZS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D] [https://www.subscribeonandroid.com/youmechildfree.libsyn.com/rss]