Why More Women Aren't Having Children & Why It's OK Not to Optimise Everything

Why More Women Aren't Having Children & Why It's OK Not to Optimise Everything

Why are more women deciding not to have children—or feeling unable to? And are we finally getting tired of trying to optimise every aspect of our lives? Kelly and Louise discuss a BBC report claiming that 600,000 women are expected not to have children and the "heartbreak" often associated with that narrative. They explore the many reasons women choose not to have children, decide not to have more, or feel unable to, and what needs to change to better support those who do want a family. They also unpack the growing backlash against optimisation culture. Inspired by the internet's reaction to memes about Steven Bartlett supposedly "ruining" his life by drinking two glasses of wine, they ask whether we're finally rejecting the pressure to track, perfect and improve every aspect of ourselves. This is a women's podcast covering relationships, culture, health and modern life. Expect honest conversation, cultural commentary and plenty of laughs as Kelly and Louise tackle motherhood, modern life and the expectations placed on women today. Articles discussed: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz0jx2z2l41o [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz0jx2z2l41o] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyv7211jljo [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyv7211jljo] Subscribe, leave a rating and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps independent podcasts grow. To support the podcast and help us keep the podcast going, you can become a paying member on Patreon [https://patreon.com/FrozenYourEggsYet?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]. Your support is much appreciated. 📩 Get in touch: frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @frozenyoureggsyet ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Do You Deal with Difficult Friends? Plus, Why Can't Women Ever Win?

Friendships can be one of the most rewarding parts of life—but they're also some of the most complicated. What do you do when a friendship changes? How do you handle difficult friends, especially when you're part of the same group? And when is it time to let go? After a lovely listener requested the topic, Kelly and Louise dive into the realities of navigating adult friendships. They discuss difficult conversations, group dynamics, setting boundaries and how to move forward when a friendship no longer feels easy. Plus, why does it feel like women can never get it right? From the backlash against Olivia Rodrigo over a doll-inspired dress to the criticism aimed at CMAT for simply being herself, Kelly and Louise unpack the double standards women continue to face online and in popular culture. Expect cultural commentary, honest conversations and plenty of laughs along the way—because sometimes if you don't laugh, you'll cry. This is a women's podcast covering relationships, culture, health and modern life. 🎧 Subscribe, leave a rating and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps independent podcasts grow. To support the podcast and help us keep the podcast going, you can become a paying member on Patreon [https://patreon.com/FrozenYourEggsYet?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]. Your support is much appreciated. 📩 Get in touch: frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @frozenyoureggsyet ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Divorcée Summer, Dating Yourself & Why Women Are So Angry

Have you heard that Brat Summer is over and we're now supposedly having a Divorcée Summer? No, neither had Kelly and Louise and they’re not so sure about it. This week they unpack the latest trend celebrating freedom, reinvention and post-breakup confidence. But is the reality of a "Divorcée Summer" as glamorous as social media makes it seem? Louise has also been reflecting on how relationships change our social lives. From the effort that goes into making plans when you're single to the rise of "dating yourself", Kelly and Louise discuss why people in relationships should be mindful that being single doesn’t mean you love spending time alone. Plus, Kelly and Louise are furious to learn that women in the UK are among the angriest in Europe, according to findings from the Hologic Global Women's Health Index [https://hologic.womenshealthindex.com/]. They explore what's driving women's frustration today—from global events and the mental load to the unequal care burden and the pressures of modern life (including some very petty things). Expect cultural commentary, honest conversations and plenty of laughs along the way—because sometimes if you don't laugh, you'll cry. This is a women's podcast covering relationships, culture, health and modern life. 🎧 Subscribe, leave a rating and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps independent podcasts grow. To support the podcast and help us keep the podcast going, you can become a paying member on Patreon [https://patreon.com/FrozenYourEggsYet?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]. Your support is much appreciated. 📩 Get in touch: frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @frozenyoureggsyet ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Women Building Their Own Communities, Exam Stress & Pride

What if the answer to loneliness, ageing and the pressure to have it all isn't finding the perfect partner—but building a community with your friends? Inspired by the story of 26 women who have come together to create a female-only cohousing project, Kelly and Louise explore friendship, independence and whether living alongside friends could offer an alternative to traditional ideas of family, relationships and ageing.  With exam season in full swing, they also reflect on stress, pressure and the importance of having people around you when life feels overwhelming. Louise shares the unbelievable (and slightly ridiculous) story of needing stitches on the morning of an important exam, while Kelly revisits the childhood incentives that got her through revision season. Plus, Kelly shares a heartwarming story of solidarity between miners and the LGBTQ+ community—a powerful reminder of what can happen when people show up for one another and why community matters more than ever. Expect personal stories, thoughtful conversation and plenty of reflections on stress, friendship, community and the different ways we build meaningful lives. This is a women's podcast covering relationships, culture, health and modern life. 🎧 Subscribe, leave a rating and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps independent podcasts grow. To support the podcast and help us keep the podcast going, you can become a paying member on Patreon [https://patreon.com/FrozenYourEggsYet?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]. Your support is much appreciated. 📩 Get in touch: frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @frozenyoureggsyet ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Kylie Minogue, AI Anxiety & the Demise of the Girl Boss

Grab your gold hot pants because ‘Kylie’ - the deeply personal Netflix documentary about Kylie Minogue - is up for discussion in this episode of Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet? Kelly and Louise discuss why Kylie’s honesty around relationships, fertility, loneliness, friendships and the expectations placed on women resonated so deeply with them. Also on the podcast, Louise has finally started training for her cross-country race in September, although the Scottish summer midge invasion is threatening to derail proceedings. Plus, Kelly and Louise unpack the growing backlash against AI after online criticism of Reese Witherspoon and Mel Robbins for promoting women to get on board. They discuss the pressure to embrace AI while also wrestling with the ethical and moral concerns surrounding it. The debate leads into a wider conversation about the rise — and apparent fall — of “girl boss” culture. Are women finally rejecting hustle culture and impossible expectations? And are Gen Z approaching work and ambition in a healthier way? Expect thoughtful conversation, strong opinions, cultural commentary and plenty of questions about the expectations placed on women today. 🎧 Subscribe, leave a rating and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps independent podcasts grow. To support the podcast and help us keep the podcast going, you can become a paying member on Patreon [https://patreon.com/FrozenYourEggsYet?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]. Your support is much appreciated. 📩 Get in touch: frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.com 📱 Follow on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @frozenyoureggsyet Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet is a women’s podcast covering relationships, culture, health and modern life. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.