Other Than Motherhood Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:52:03 -0400 https://otherthanmotherhood.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Other Than Motherhood yes 8d60e9c3-e802-52d2-aa2f-56611c528aed Elizabeth Joy episodic false A "feelings-based" podcast that seeks to expand the discourse around the decision to be childfree and an exploration on the influences and messages that impact our thinking, and all of the possibilities of a life that is other than motherhood.  This Podcast series focuses on bringing unique perspectives and interrogating the difficult questions, as well as elevating the importance of identity for women who do not choose to become mothers. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Elizabeth Joy https://storage.buzzsprout.com/2ehvhw2qohidk18ojbh1r0polfhy?.jpg Other Than Motherhood Elizabeth Joy Reconciling Perceptions with Emily Monsell-Holden Reconciling Perceptions with Emily Monsell-Holden Tune in this week to hear my guest Emily Monsell-Holden, talk openly and honestly about her personal journey through a life without children and where it's brought her to, today.

Watch Emily's Tedx Talk "Why do we ostracise non-mothers'?":

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFVJcBT_XDQ

Connect with Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-monsell-holden/

Follow Emily on Instagram: @littleemilymonster

]]> Tune in this week to hear my guest Emily Monsell-Holden, talk openly and honestly about her personal journey through a life without children and where it's brought her to, today.

Watch Emily's Tedx Talk "Why do we ostracise non-mothers'?":

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFVJcBT_XDQ

Connect with Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-monsell-holden/

Follow Emily on Instagram: @littleemilymonster

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-18118457 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 2593 full false Get body-schooled with me Get body-schooled with me Join me today and listen to me uncover my shameful ignorance on the intricate workings of the amazing machine that is the female body. I speak with childfree cycle expert Denise, on how to understand and recognise ALL of the phases of our cycles, and generally upskill on all of the important parts they forgot to teach us in school...


Read more about Denise and her work here https://www.eclipsicherbs.com/ 

]]> Join me today and listen to me uncover my shameful ignorance on the intricate workings of the amazing machine that is the female body. I speak with childfree cycle expert Denise, on how to understand and recognise ALL of the phases of our cycles, and generally upskill on all of the important parts they forgot to teach us in school...


Read more about Denise and her work here https://www.eclipsicherbs.com/ 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-18036753 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100 2342 full false Storyhouse Chilldless Recap Storyhouse Chilldless Recap WE'RE BACK! After a (slightly longer than planned) summer hiatus, the Other Than Motherhood podcast is returning to the regularly fortnightly scheduling with some very exciting episodes lined up, to see you through the autumn and winter months. 

We're kicking off this week with a recap of the amazing Storyhouse Childless festival, with 3 of the organisers - Dr Dawn Llewellyn, Kirstie Higgins and Nicola Haigh.

Follow Storyhouse Childless festival at https://www.storyhouse.com/seasons/storyhouse-childless/

Instagram:  @storyhouselive

Listen to my previous episode with Dr Dawn Llewellyn: 'Religious Inheritance' https://www.buzzsprout.com/2217216/episodes/15218649


]]> WE'RE BACK! After a (slightly longer than planned) summer hiatus, the Other Than Motherhood podcast is returning to the regularly fortnightly scheduling with some very exciting episodes lined up, to see you through the autumn and winter months. 

We're kicking off this week with a recap of the amazing Storyhouse Childless festival, with 3 of the organisers - Dr Dawn Llewellyn, Kirstie Higgins and Nicola Haigh.

Follow Storyhouse Childless festival at https://www.storyhouse.com/seasons/storyhouse-childless/

Instagram:  @storyhouselive

Listen to my previous episode with Dr Dawn Llewellyn: 'Religious Inheritance' https://www.buzzsprout.com/2217216/episodes/15218649


]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-17958008 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0100 2348 full false Thriving with Lucy Meggeson Thriving with Lucy Meggeson This week I am bringing you a combined episode with Lucy Meggeson, author, podcaster and founder of Thrive Solo. In this episode, Lucy and I chat about...well everything really to do with our personal child free journeys! 


Follow Lucy: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo




]]> This week I am bringing you a combined episode with Lucy Meggeson, author, podcaster and founder of Thrive Solo. In this episode, Lucy and I chat about...well everything really to do with our personal child free journeys! 


Follow Lucy: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo




]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-17008937 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100 3828 1 50 full false A conversation with my mum A conversation with my mum For this episode, I invited my own mum to come and give me her perspective on my decision not to have children. She talks about her changing views, her reconciliations with life's curveballs and her advice for other would-be parents.


Follow my mum on Instagram.... just kidding. She doesn't know how to use it. 

]]> For this episode, I invited my own mum to come and give me her perspective on my decision not to have children. She talks about her changing views, her reconciliations with life's curveballs and her advice for other would-be parents.


Follow my mum on Instagram.... just kidding. She doesn't know how to use it. 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-16923520 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0100 2144 1 49 full true Population Connection Population Connection Join Marian and Olivia this week from Population Connection as they talk about the work their organisation does in educating and raising awareness on the REAL population crisis - and debunk some of the common mythologies about it in the process!


You can read more on Population Connection via their website https://populationconnection.org/

]]> Join Marian and Olivia this week from Population Connection as they talk about the work their organisation does in educating and raising awareness on the REAL population crisis - and debunk some of the common mythologies about it in the process!


You can read more on Population Connection via their website https://populationconnection.org/

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-16844773 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 3056 1 48 full false The Conversation (non) Starter The Conversation (non) Starter "SO, DO YOU HAVE KIDS?" That question with a stranger or acquaintance, that, whether you are childfree or childless suddenly becomes a social minefield for you to navigate your way out of. Today, I'm speaking with Lisa Kissane, founder of Flow, about this one simple, yet often dreaded question. We talk about the social implications, the challenges of handling it and how to instigate BETTER and more insightful conversations. 

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reallyhonestbusiness/

Visit Flow: www.nonparentflow.com

Sign up for Flow emails and get access to the free Discord server here: http://subscribepage.io/mOIZ8w

Read Lisa's articles on Medium: https://medium.com/really-honest-business

]]> "SO, DO YOU HAVE KIDS?" That question with a stranger or acquaintance, that, whether you are childfree or childless suddenly becomes a social minefield for you to navigate your way out of. Today, I'm speaking with Lisa Kissane, founder of Flow, about this one simple, yet often dreaded question. We talk about the social implications, the challenges of handling it and how to instigate BETTER and more insightful conversations. 

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reallyhonestbusiness/

Visit Flow: www.nonparentflow.com

Sign up for Flow emails and get access to the free Discord server here: http://subscribepage.io/mOIZ8w

Read Lisa's articles on Medium: https://medium.com/really-honest-business

]]> Buzzsprout-16758265 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 2927 1 47 full false Financial Freedom with Bri Conn Financial Freedom with Bri Conn Thanks to a slight issue in the post-edit suite there is no intro for this episode, so allow me to share one here... I have never really given a huge amount of thought as to the financial opportunities that not having children will enable  ( aside from knowing that I would simply have more money to spend!). So when i was contacted by Bri, who wanted to come on the podcast to talk about Childfree Wealth, the specialist financial planning organisation for childfree people, I was very interested to learn more. This episode was extremely enlightening for me, and gave me a lot of food for thought. 

In not having children, we are all free to choose how we want to spend our money (and our lives), and Childfree Wealth can support in this. You can read more about them at 

https://childfreewealth.com/

Follow them on Instagram: @childfreewealth

]]> Thanks to a slight issue in the post-edit suite there is no intro for this episode, so allow me to share one here... I have never really given a huge amount of thought as to the financial opportunities that not having children will enable  ( aside from knowing that I would simply have more money to spend!). So when i was contacted by Bri, who wanted to come on the podcast to talk about Childfree Wealth, the specialist financial planning organisation for childfree people, I was very interested to learn more. This episode was extremely enlightening for me, and gave me a lot of food for thought. 

In not having children, we are all free to choose how we want to spend our money (and our lives), and Childfree Wealth can support in this. You can read more about them at 

https://childfreewealth.com/

Follow them on Instagram: @childfreewealth

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-16676202 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2147 1 46 full false Doing it Scared - childfree entrepreneurship with Laura Ericson Doing it Scared - childfree entrepreneurship with Laura Ericson Listen to this week's episode (and the first one of 2025!) to hear all about Laura's story of taking the plunge and starting her own travel business. 

Follow Laura on Instagram at @lolawhiskey

Find out more about Laura's trips at: https://www.lauraericson.com/

]]> Listen to this week's episode (and the first one of 2025!) to hear all about Laura's story of taking the plunge and starting her own travel business. 

Follow Laura on Instagram at @lolawhiskey

Find out more about Laura's trips at: https://www.lauraericson.com/

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-16504086 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 2000 1 45 full false A 2024 Christmas Compilation A 2024 Christmas Compilation Please enjoy these samples from the year that has been the Other Than Motherhood schedule! I hope these little soundbites provide you with some wisdom this holiday season. The sections are taken from the guests from the below episodes, in the following order:

1. Instead with Maria Coffey
2. The 4-8 Scale with Childfree Millennial 
3. Learned Wisdom with Marcia Drut-Davis
4. Donating My Eggs with Charlotte Holmes

]]> Please enjoy these samples from the year that has been the Other Than Motherhood schedule! I hope these little soundbites provide you with some wisdom this holiday season. The sections are taken from the guests from the below episodes, in the following order:

1. Instead with Maria Coffey
2. The 4-8 Scale with Childfree Millennial 
3. Learned Wisdom with Marcia Drut-Davis
4. Donating My Eggs with Charlotte Holmes

]]> Buzzsprout-16325318 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000 2055 1 44 full false The Fallacy of Selfishness The Fallacy of Selfishness In this week's episode, we are unpacking the often-used accusation that childfree people (particularly women) are somehow 'selfish' for not wanting children of their own. I am visited by Kylie-Ann - the Relationship with Yourself Coach, who has a lot of fascinating insights into the fallacy. 

Kylie's website: kylieannrosecoaching.com
download Kylie's workbook: https://www.kylieannrosecoaching.com/workbook

]]> In this week's episode, we are unpacking the often-used accusation that childfree people (particularly women) are somehow 'selfish' for not wanting children of their own. I am visited by Kylie-Ann - the Relationship with Yourself Coach, who has a lot of fascinating insights into the fallacy. 

Kylie's website: kylieannrosecoaching.com
download Kylie's workbook: https://www.kylieannrosecoaching.com/workbook

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-16240722 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000 3077 1 43 full false Friendship Recipes for Introverts Friendship Recipes for Introverts in this week's episode, I am speaking to Maggie Dickens, creator of Unapologetically Childfree and a childfree community champion. In this episode, Maggie talks about the secrets to finding and forging connections with your childfree people and gives out some sage life advice for the more introverted types among us1 

Maggie’s Instagram: unapologeticallychildfree.com/instagram

Information about going to Bali with Maggie and other Childfree people: unapologeticallychildfree.com/bali (Black Friday deals Nov 28-Dec 6)

Unapologetically Childfree™️ Meetup group: unapologeticallychildfree.com/meetup

Rae’s childfree community/compound IRL (in building stage): instagram.com/cf.raeofsunshine


]]> in this week's episode, I am speaking to Maggie Dickens, creator of Unapologetically Childfree and a childfree community champion. In this episode, Maggie talks about the secrets to finding and forging connections with your childfree people and gives out some sage life advice for the more introverted types among us1 

Maggie’s Instagram: unapologeticallychildfree.com/instagram

Information about going to Bali with Maggie and other Childfree people: unapologeticallychildfree.com/bali (Black Friday deals Nov 28-Dec 6)

Unapologetically Childfree™️ Meetup group: unapologeticallychildfree.com/meetup

Rae’s childfree community/compound IRL (in building stage): instagram.com/cf.raeofsunshine


]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-16163584 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000 3113 1 42 full false Policies for Cat Ladies Policies for Cat Ladies Hello! This week on the pod I am joined by Christine Erickson, founder of The New Legacy Institute. Join us to to hear Christine talk more about the work that they do to try and bring about fundamental shifts required in policies across the workplace, healthcare and beyond to create a more inclusive environment for anyone without children. 

You can visit the New Legacy Institute to read more via the following URL: https://www.newlegacyinstitute.com/

Follow them on Instagram @newlegacyinstitute 

]]> Hello! This week on the pod I am joined by Christine Erickson, founder of The New Legacy Institute. Join us to to hear Christine talk more about the work that they do to try and bring about fundamental shifts required in policies across the workplace, healthcare and beyond to create a more inclusive environment for anyone without children. 

You can visit the New Legacy Institute to read more via the following URL: https://www.newlegacyinstitute.com/

Follow them on Instagram @newlegacyinstitute 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-15997671 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000 2153 1 40 full false Childless Cat Ladies and Gendered Perspectives with Ali Hall Childless Cat Ladies and Gendered Perspectives with Ali Hall This week, I am rejoined by Ali Hall, writer, childfree and just all-round fabulous person and the host and curator of the new "Life without Children' publication platform on Medium. You can read Ali's publication here: https://ali-hall.medium.com/list/a-life-without-children-47dffee6b494

]]> This week, I am rejoined by Ali Hall, writer, childfree and just all-round fabulous person and the host and curator of the new "Life without Children' publication platform on Medium. You can read Ali's publication here: https://ali-hall.medium.com/list/a-life-without-children-47dffee6b494

]]> Buzzsprout-15916583 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0100 2917 1 39 full false Your Stories - Rene, Kay and Lisa Your Stories - Rene, Kay and Lisa New episode, new stories. This week, I'm proud to bring you Rene, Kay and Lisa to share their childfree journeys. The spectrum of what it means to be childfree broadens with every personal story I hear. I hope you smile, I hope you feel inspired, I hope you slap your forehead in recognition, just as I have (many times)!

]]> New episode, new stories. This week, I'm proud to bring you Rene, Kay and Lisa to share their childfree journeys. The spectrum of what it means to be childfree broadens with every personal story I hear. I hope you smile, I hope you feel inspired, I hope you slap your forehead in recognition, just as I have (many times)!

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-15834017 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0100 1483 38 full false Climate & Change with Josephine Ferorelli & Meghan Kallman Climate & Change with Josephine Ferorelli & Meghan Kallman We're back after the summer hiatus and this week I'm joined by Meghan Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli, the two halves of Conceivable Future (https://www.conceivablefuture.org) to talk about the intersection between the climate crisis and family planning. Learn about taking collective action, the Big Yes and the Big No and how parents and non-parents alike have a lot in common when it comes to saving the planet...

Read more about Conceivable Future via their website or purchase their book "Conceivable Future; planning families and taking action in the age of climate change" https://www.conceivablefuture.org/


]]> We're back after the summer hiatus and this week I'm joined by Meghan Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli, the two halves of Conceivable Future (https://www.conceivablefuture.org) to talk about the intersection between the climate crisis and family planning. Learn about taking collective action, the Big Yes and the Big No and how parents and non-parents alike have a lot in common when it comes to saving the planet...

Read more about Conceivable Future via their website or purchase their book "Conceivable Future; planning families and taking action in the age of climate change" https://www.conceivablefuture.org/


]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-15754473 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0100 3102 37 full false Others Like Me with Nicole Louie Others Like Me with Nicole Louie Writer Nicole Louie visits the podcast this week to talk about the 14 years that went into the making of her newly released book, 'Others Like Me'.

Wanting to explore her own feelings about having children, Nicole scoured the world to find women with stories to tell about their own experiences of lives without children. This book is a fascinating read and you can listen to this episode to hear Nicole's talk first-hand about the bringing together of these stories.


Others Like Me is out now, available in hardcover, Kindle and audio versions, and you can purchase it via the following links:

Dialogue books  

Overseas shipping

Audio book

Pre-order for US and Canada


Follow Nicole on Social Media:  @bynicolelouie

]]> Writer Nicole Louie visits the podcast this week to talk about the 14 years that went into the making of her newly released book, 'Others Like Me'.

Wanting to explore her own feelings about having children, Nicole scoured the world to find women with stories to tell about their own experiences of lives without children. This book is a fascinating read and you can listen to this episode to hear Nicole's talk first-hand about the bringing together of these stories.


Others Like Me is out now, available in hardcover, Kindle and audio versions, and you can purchase it via the following links:

Dialogue books  

Overseas shipping

Audio book

Pre-order for US and Canada


Follow Nicole on Social Media:  @bynicolelouie

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-15487664 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0100 2493 1 36 full false Your Stories - Ann-Marie, Lauren, Lis and Angela Your Stories - Ann-Marie, Lauren, Lis and Angela Dropping the final episode in this series of stories from listeners. A HUGE thank you once again to all of the people who took part and so generously shared their stories. 

Would you like to share yours? If so then please do get in touch. I will be producing another round of shared stories very soon.

hit me up on Insta @otherthanmotherhood_podcast

]]> Dropping the final episode in this series of stories from listeners. A HUGE thank you once again to all of the people who took part and so generously shared their stories. 

Would you like to share yours? If so then please do get in touch. I will be producing another round of shared stories very soon.

hit me up on Insta @otherthanmotherhood_podcast

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-15447217 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0100 1385 35 full false Your Stories - Hannah, Nina and Rute Your Stories - Hannah, Nina and Rute It is a privilege to bring you another installment of Your Stories. This week, the incredible Hannah, Nina and Rute are opening up about their childfree journeys. Enjoy! 

]]> It is a privilege to bring you another installment of Your Stories. This week, the incredible Hannah, Nina and Rute are opening up about their childfree journeys. Enjoy! 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-15410857 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0100 1909 34 full false Your Stories - Sarah, Maisy and Molly Your Stories - Sarah, Maisy and Molly Welcome to the second installment of Your Stories -  tales from listeners all around the world.  A huge thank you to all of the women who participated and shared their perspectives and experiences from their child-free lives. It was truly an honor to speak to so many incredible people and I feel very proud to share the first set of stories with you. Allow me to introduce you to... Sarah, Maisy and Molly

]]> Welcome to the second installment of Your Stories -  tales from listeners all around the world.  A huge thank you to all of the women who participated and shared their perspectives and experiences from their child-free lives. It was truly an honor to speak to so many incredible people and I feel very proud to share the first set of stories with you. Allow me to introduce you to... Sarah, Maisy and Molly

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-15369436 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0100 1994 1 33 full false Your Stories - Becca, Carly, Jerra and Jessica Your Stories - Becca, Carly, Jerra and Jessica I'm delighted to launch the first in a series of shared stories from listeners all around the world.  A huge thank you to all of the women who participated and shared their perspectives and experiences from their child-free lives. It was truly an honor to speak to so many incredible people and I feel very proud to share the first set of stories with you. Allow me to introduce you to... Becca, Carly, Jerra and Jessica

]]> I'm delighted to launch the first in a series of shared stories from listeners all around the world.  A huge thank you to all of the women who participated and shared their perspectives and experiences from their child-free lives. It was truly an honor to speak to so many incredible people and I feel very proud to share the first set of stories with you. Allow me to introduce you to... Becca, Carly, Jerra and Jessica

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-15296040 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1957 1 32 full false "Fledging" with Rose Diell "Fledging" with Rose Diell PRE-ORDER Fledging today. You can be one of the first to get your hands on a copy of Rose's new book about a woman exploring the questions of motherhood by following the link here: https://renardpress.com/books/fledging/

Listen to this episode to hear Rose discussing her novel, her own thoughts and feelings towards motherhood, and the personal journey and experiences that informed much of her writing process.  Don't miss this one! 

Follow Rose on social media: 

X: rosediell

Instagram: rosediellauthor 



]]> PRE-ORDER Fledging today. You can be one of the first to get your hands on a copy of Rose's new book about a woman exploring the questions of motherhood by following the link here: https://renardpress.com/books/fledging/

Listen to this episode to hear Rose discussing her novel, her own thoughts and feelings towards motherhood, and the personal journey and experiences that informed much of her writing process.  Don't miss this one! 

Follow Rose on social media: 

X: rosediell

Instagram: rosediellauthor 



]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-15258874 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0100 3036 1 31 full false Religious Inheritance with Dr Dawn Llewellyn Religious Inheritance with Dr Dawn Llewellyn Listen in to this discussion with Dr Dawn Llewellyn, who talks about her fascinating research on gender and feminism within religion. We discuss the role of women within the church of christianity, and the far-reaching interconnectedness between biblical teachings and pronatalism. 

You can read more on Dawn and here research via her bio at the University of Chester. 
https://profiles.chester.ac.uk/D.LLEWELLYN


]]> Listen in to this discussion with Dr Dawn Llewellyn, who talks about her fascinating research on gender and feminism within religion. We discuss the role of women within the church of christianity, and the far-reaching interconnectedness between biblical teachings and pronatalism. 

You can read more on Dawn and here research via her bio at the University of Chester. 
https://profiles.chester.ac.uk/D.LLEWELLYN


]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-15218649 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0100 3585 1 30 full false Campaigning for Change with Samantha Walsh Campaigning for Change with Samantha Walsh We’re back after a brief hiatus and this week we’re joined by Sam from the Non-Mum Network, whose story went viral last year after she decided she wasn’t going to spend yet another Christmas covering for her colleagues with children over the holidays. What happened? Listen to find out.


Sign Sam’s petition: https://chng.it/dxyTRZSgM8

Follow Sam on Social media @thenonmumnetwork 


]]> We’re back after a brief hiatus and this week we’re joined by Sam from the Non-Mum Network, whose story went viral last year after she decided she wasn’t going to spend yet another Christmas covering for her colleagues with children over the holidays. What happened? Listen to find out.


Sign Sam’s petition: https://chng.it/dxyTRZSgM8

Follow Sam on Social media @thenonmumnetwork 


]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-15177682 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0100 3366 1 29 full false Redux Reduced: Millennial Mindsets with Angela Gentile Redux Reduced: Millennial Mindsets with Angela Gentile This week, I'm bringing back some of my favourite parts of the conversation with Angela Gentile, creator of the Empowered Millennials media and coaching platform. Tune in to find out exactly why we think millennials are in quite a unique position, that sets the context for some of the ways in which we think, make decisions and evaluate our choices - including that of having children...


Follow Angela on Instagram at:

]]> This week, I'm bringing back some of my favourite parts of the conversation with Angela Gentile, creator of the Empowered Millennials media and coaching platform. Tune in to find out exactly why we think millennials are in quite a unique position, that sets the context for some of the ways in which we think, make decisions and evaluate our choices - including that of having children...


Follow Angela on Instagram at:

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14842039 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0100 2202 full false Redux Reduced: Caitlin Durante Talks Tube Tying Redux Reduced: Caitlin Durante Talks Tube Tying Welcome to Redux Reduced - condensed versions of my episodes for a more on-the-go listen. This week, I've taken some choice parts of my conversation with Caitlin Durante, 
in which Caitlin talks about the experience of having her tubes tied, the difficulties she experienced with the healthcare service and attitude's of many doctors and nurses, as well as her thoughts around regret when taking a permanent step towards her own childfree choices.

Follow me on Instagram @otherthanmotherhood_podcast

Listen to Caitlin's other shows on all podcasting platforms: The Bechdel Cast & Sludge: An American Healthcare Story

]]> Welcome to Redux Reduced - condensed versions of my episodes for a more on-the-go listen. This week, I've taken some choice parts of my conversation with Caitlin Durante, 
in which Caitlin talks about the experience of having her tubes tied, the difficulties she experienced with the healthcare service and attitude's of many doctors and nurses, as well as her thoughts around regret when taking a permanent step towards her own childfree choices.

Follow me on Instagram @otherthanmotherhood_podcast

Listen to Caitlin's other shows on all podcasting platforms: The Bechdel Cast & Sludge: An American Healthcare Story

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14799919 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0100 2013 full false My So Called Selfish Life with Therese Shechter My So Called Selfish Life with Therese Shechter Today I am visited by Therese Schecter; the writer, director and producer of the documentary film 'My So Called Selfish Life'.  Therese's film delivers personal stories and professional perspectives from people from all different walks of life. If you haven't seen it yet, you can check it out (as well as her other films) via Therese's webpage - www.trixiefilms.com

Other resources mentioned in the episode:

Go to https://myselfishlife.com to watch the film and learn more about Therese's other projects. 

"Childfree is a Legitimate Choice" cartoon strip created by Therese and Allyson Shwed 
https://myselfishlife.com/comics

Therese's article  - "A brief history of bullying women to have babies"

https://web.archive.org/web/20190710214016/https://topic.com/a-brief-history-of-bullying-women-to-have-babies


Therese also co-created the website https://www.birthgapfacts.org/ which debunks myths about the population crisis. 

]]> Today I am visited by Therese Schecter; the writer, director and producer of the documentary film 'My So Called Selfish Life'.  Therese's film delivers personal stories and professional perspectives from people from all different walks of life. If you haven't seen it yet, you can check it out (as well as her other films) via Therese's webpage - www.trixiefilms.com

Other resources mentioned in the episode:

Go to https://myselfishlife.com to watch the film and learn more about Therese's other projects. 

"Childfree is a Legitimate Choice" cartoon strip created by Therese and Allyson Shwed 
https://myselfishlife.com/comics

Therese's article  - "A brief history of bullying women to have babies"

https://web.archive.org/web/20190710214016/https://topic.com/a-brief-history-of-bullying-women-to-have-babies


Therese also co-created the website https://www.birthgapfacts.org/ which debunks myths about the population crisis. 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14755452 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000 2593 1 28 full false An Other Than Motherhood bulletin An Other Than Motherhood bulletin No episode this week, but I did just want to remind everyone of my community episode! There is still time to take part and share your childfree experiences so please do reach out to me on Instagram at Otherthanmotherhood_podcast

]]> No episode this week, but I did just want to remind everyone of my community episode! There is still time to take part and share your childfree experiences so please do reach out to me on Instagram at Otherthanmotherhood_podcast

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14705039 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000 217 full false The 4-8 Scale with Childfree Millennial The 4-8 Scale with Childfree Millennial Prepare for some absolute GEMS this week from Marcella, aka the Childfree Millennial. This episode contains all of the soundbites that will just make you go ‘Ahhhh, of course!’ Marcella has been creating space and building communities with childfree people for several years now and has a lot to say on the subject. She brought a fresh new perspective and views that I have never even considered before, so I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

You can follow Marcella on Insta @childfreemillennial

Aaaaand - if you haven’t heard about it already, Marcella is organizing her first Childfree holiday in Greece this year, creating a opportunity to meet other childfree people from around the world on an awesome vacay - what are you waiting for?

https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/greece/greece-with-marcela-munoz-oct-2024?fbclid=PAAaZCUR3HD9dTdty_JDDFsehb5NzclMeb3DNv95ZiUEXPeQFbTQrj6d61csk_aem_AQxGxXB_aiufNFBJp-EsaTzOftfjvfy76aZPs0UImH1QAQrC0Hqc3lBJJQtQC6CrCG0


]]> Prepare for some absolute GEMS this week from Marcella, aka the Childfree Millennial. This episode contains all of the soundbites that will just make you go ‘Ahhhh, of course!’ Marcella has been creating space and building communities with childfree people for several years now and has a lot to say on the subject. She brought a fresh new perspective and views that I have never even considered before, so I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

You can follow Marcella on Insta @childfreemillennial

Aaaaand - if you haven’t heard about it already, Marcella is organizing her first Childfree holiday in Greece this year, creating a opportunity to meet other childfree people from around the world on an awesome vacay - what are you waiting for?

https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/greece/greece-with-marcela-munoz-oct-2024?fbclid=PAAaZCUR3HD9dTdty_JDDFsehb5NzclMeb3DNv95ZiUEXPeQFbTQrj6d61csk_aem_AQxGxXB_aiufNFBJp-EsaTzOftfjvfy76aZPs0UImH1QAQrC0Hqc3lBJJQtQC6CrCG0


]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14662263 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000 5516 1 27 full false I Need YOU I Need YOU This week I am putting out a call to action. I need you, the listeners to get in touch if you are interested in sharing your experiences for a special compilation episode that I am planning. Would you be happy to share your childfree story? If so please do get in touch via Instagram at Otherthanmotherhood_podcast.

Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you!

All my love 

Elizabeth xxxx

]]> This week I am putting out a call to action. I need you, the listeners to get in touch if you are interested in sharing your experiences for a special compilation episode that I am planning. Would you be happy to share your childfree story? If so please do get in touch via Instagram at Otherthanmotherhood_podcast.

Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you!

All my love 

Elizabeth xxxx

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14617900 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000 173 1 26 full false Adventure Woman with Emily Chappell Adventure Woman with Emily Chappell My guest today is Emily Chappell, author and adventurer who's passion is exploring the big wide world on two wheels. In this episode, Emily brings her perspective on personal challenges, doing the things that scare her, and what ultimately brings her joy in life.  And of course, it wouldn't be an Other Than Motherhood podcast without bringing a childfree perspective into the discussion as well.

Emily is an inspiration in so many ways, and I hope that you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I did recording it!

You can find Emily on Instagram: @emilyofchappell
and subscribe to her substack: https://emilychappell.substack.com/

Her books, "Where There's a Will: Hope, Grief and Endurance in a Cycle Race Across and Continent" and "What Goes Around: A London Cycle Courier's Story" are available online and in bookstores. 

]]> My guest today is Emily Chappell, author and adventurer who's passion is exploring the big wide world on two wheels. In this episode, Emily brings her perspective on personal challenges, doing the things that scare her, and what ultimately brings her joy in life.  And of course, it wouldn't be an Other Than Motherhood podcast without bringing a childfree perspective into the discussion as well.

Emily is an inspiration in so many ways, and I hope that you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I did recording it!

You can find Emily on Instagram: @emilyofchappell
and subscribe to her substack: https://emilychappell.substack.com/

Her books, "Where There's a Will: Hope, Grief and Endurance in a Cycle Race Across and Continent" and "What Goes Around: A London Cycle Courier's Story" are available online and in bookstores. 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14571111 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000 5333 2 5 full false Learned Wisdom with Marcia Drut-Davis Learned Wisdom with Marcia Drut-Davis One of the childfree trailblazers is visiting the show today! I'm honored to speak to Marcia Drut-Davies and learn more about her experiences in her own words, and much of the wisdom she has picked up along the way. We should all aim to be a bit more Marcia!

Instagram:
@childfree_guru

Read Marcia's books:
Confessions of a Childfree Woman: https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Childfree-Woman-Swimming-Mainstream-ebook/dp/B00C9RHQHC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CF5Y9Q0X6G3S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E3Hy-fSe7pui3N1mZhEimatK3pjrGs4_goVOUfvcRQs.yP8hT14-rCRaFpZfr4aeUmMb_-YXokHGvjlQY-UqDd0&dib_tag=se&keywords=marcia+drut-davis&qid=1708278808&sprefix=Marcia+Drut%2Caps%2C335&sr=8-1

What,?You Don't want Children?  Understanding Rejection in the Childfree Lifestyle: https://www.amazon.com/What-Dont-Want-Children-Understanding-ebook/dp/B082LNP9D8/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3CF5Y9Q0X6G3S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E3Hy-fSe7pui3N1mZhEimatK3pjrGs4_goVOUfvcRQs.yP8hT14-rCRaFpZfr4aeUmMb_-YXokHGvjlQY-UqDd0&dib_tag=se&keywords=marcia+drut-davis&qid=1708278862&sprefix=Marcia+Drut%2Caps%2C335&sr=8-2

Website:
https://www.childfreereflections.com/about-me/

Appearances:
My So-Called Selfish Life https://myselfishlife.com/

]]> One of the childfree trailblazers is visiting the show today! I'm honored to speak to Marcia Drut-Davies and learn more about her experiences in her own words, and much of the wisdom she has picked up along the way. We should all aim to be a bit more Marcia!

Instagram:
@childfree_guru

Read Marcia's books:
Confessions of a Childfree Woman: https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Childfree-Woman-Swimming-Mainstream-ebook/dp/B00C9RHQHC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CF5Y9Q0X6G3S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E3Hy-fSe7pui3N1mZhEimatK3pjrGs4_goVOUfvcRQs.yP8hT14-rCRaFpZfr4aeUmMb_-YXokHGvjlQY-UqDd0&dib_tag=se&keywords=marcia+drut-davis&qid=1708278808&sprefix=Marcia+Drut%2Caps%2C335&sr=8-1

What,?You Don't want Children?  Understanding Rejection in the Childfree Lifestyle: https://www.amazon.com/What-Dont-Want-Children-Understanding-ebook/dp/B082LNP9D8/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3CF5Y9Q0X6G3S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E3Hy-fSe7pui3N1mZhEimatK3pjrGs4_goVOUfvcRQs.yP8hT14-rCRaFpZfr4aeUmMb_-YXokHGvjlQY-UqDd0&dib_tag=se&keywords=marcia+drut-davis&qid=1708278862&sprefix=Marcia+Drut%2Caps%2C335&sr=8-2

Website:
https://www.childfreereflections.com/about-me/

Appearances:
My So-Called Selfish Life https://myselfishlife.com/

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14525475 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0000 4655 2 4 full false Donating My Eggs with Charlotte Holmes Donating My Eggs with Charlotte Holmes This week, I am joined by Charlotte Holmes, a proudly childfree person who is helping other women to become mothers by donating her eggs. In this episode, Charlotte talks about the process behind this decision, the practical implications of doing so, as well as her wider outlook on life and love.  This was a fascinating conversation and one you should not miss! 

You can find more from Charlotte and her businesses below:

Instagram: @misscharholmes 
Online yoga classes: https://fitwith.io/movefree
Website: https://www.misscharholmes.com/
Retreats: https://vidahretreats.com/

]]> This week, I am joined by Charlotte Holmes, a proudly childfree person who is helping other women to become mothers by donating her eggs. In this episode, Charlotte talks about the process behind this decision, the practical implications of doing so, as well as her wider outlook on life and love.  This was a fascinating conversation and one you should not miss! 

You can find more from Charlotte and her businesses below:

Instagram: @misscharholmes 
Online yoga classes: https://fitwith.io/movefree
Website: https://www.misscharholmes.com/
Retreats: https://vidahretreats.com/

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14479570 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 4667 2 3 full true "Instead" with Maria Coffey "Instead" with Maria Coffey Hello everyone! I am very excited to introduce this week's guest - Maria Coffey is an author of 13 books, including her most recent publication -   "Instead - Navigating the Adventures of a Child Free Life." 
Today, Maria will be talking with me about her experiences and how she came to write the book and some of the major themes within it, including a number of incidences that have had a big impact on her life, as well as treating us to a couple of readings too. 

Outside of writing, Maria also runs the travel company "Hidden Places" with her husband Dag https://www.hiddenplaces.net/


If you haven't read the book yet,  you can find it here on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Instead-Navigating-Adventures-Childfree-Memoir/dp/1771606401/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OHF7DOMB7X52&keywords=instead+maria+coffey&qid=1707052672&sprefix=Instead+Maria+C%2Caps%2C420&sr=8-1

]]> Hello everyone! I am very excited to introduce this week's guest - Maria Coffey is an author of 13 books, including her most recent publication -   "Instead - Navigating the Adventures of a Child Free Life." 
Today, Maria will be talking with me about her experiences and how she came to write the book and some of the major themes within it, including a number of incidences that have had a big impact on her life, as well as treating us to a couple of readings too. 

Outside of writing, Maria also runs the travel company "Hidden Places" with her husband Dag https://www.hiddenplaces.net/


If you haven't read the book yet,  you can find it here on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Instead-Navigating-Adventures-Childfree-Memoir/dp/1771606401/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OHF7DOMB7X52&keywords=instead+maria+coffey&qid=1707052672&sprefix=Instead+Maria+C%2Caps%2C420&sr=8-1

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14435281 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000 4578 2 2 full false Friendship Dynamics #2 Friendship Dynamics #2 We're back! To kick start season 2, I'm revisiting a conversation with a previous guest, to explore the themes and tensions that can arise between friends, once babies are introduced into the dynamics. For those of you who have listened to Season 1, Episode 2, you will recognise the voice of my good friend Jemima, and whilst our first episode covered the direct impact that her becoming a mum had on our friendship, this time we are exploring the wider contexts of those themes and attempting to unpack some of the reasons behind them.  
Ps - like the new brand? 

]]> We're back! To kick start season 2, I'm revisiting a conversation with a previous guest, to explore the themes and tensions that can arise between friends, once babies are introduced into the dynamics. For those of you who have listened to Season 1, Episode 2, you will recognise the voice of my good friend Jemima, and whilst our first episode covered the direct impact that her becoming a mum had on our friendship, this time we are exploring the wider contexts of those themes and attempting to unpack some of the reasons behind them.  
Ps - like the new brand? 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14390438 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0000 3233 2 1 full false A Christmas Compilation A Christmas Compilation An end of year compilation of some of Other Than Motherhood Season #1 best bits. This is by no means exhaustive, but is a sample of some of my favourite moments and soundbites from the last 20 episodes. Special thanks once again to all of my featured guests: 

Laura Carroll, www.lauracarroll.com. @lauracarroll88
Emma Duval -  Childfree History Museum - Childfreehistory.com @millenialemma @Childfreehistorymuseum
Amie - Living the Spinster Life - @livingthespinsterlife
Helen Thompson - @audacious_and_childfree
Margaret - Are Kids for Me?  www.arekidsforme.ie @arekidsforme
Kelsey - Diary of the Childfree - @diaryofthechildfree
Shweta - @childfreebuddysmum 
Angela Gentile - Empowered Millennials - www.theangelagentile.com @theempoweredmillenials
Caitlin Durante -  Caitlindurante.com @caitlindurante @bechdelcast
Ali Hall -  abnormallynormal.substack.com @alirunswrite  

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Other Than Motherhood! 

]]> An end of year compilation of some of Other Than Motherhood Season #1 best bits. This is by no means exhaustive, but is a sample of some of my favourite moments and soundbites from the last 20 episodes. Special thanks once again to all of my featured guests: 

Laura Carroll, www.lauracarroll.com. @lauracarroll88
Emma Duval -  Childfree History Museum - Childfreehistory.com @millenialemma @Childfreehistorymuseum
Amie - Living the Spinster Life - @livingthespinsterlife
Helen Thompson - @audacious_and_childfree
Margaret - Are Kids for Me?  www.arekidsforme.ie @arekidsforme
Kelsey - Diary of the Childfree - @diaryofthechildfree
Shweta - @childfreebuddysmum 
Angela Gentile - Empowered Millennials - www.theangelagentile.com @theempoweredmillenials
Caitlin Durante -  Caitlindurante.com @caitlindurante @bechdelcast
Ali Hall -  abnormallynormal.substack.com @alirunswrite  

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Other Than Motherhood! 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14196804 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000 4378 1 21 full false Gumption: 'A Special Sisterhood' Special, with Laura Carroll Gumption: 'A Special Sisterhood' Special, with Laura Carroll Laura Carroll is revisiting the podcast today to talk about the release of her new book,  "A Special Sisterhood" - just in time for Christmas! Laura's latest project looks at the unsung lives of women without children throughout history, who have achieved many amazing things and made huge contributions towards society - many of them names unknown to us, but whose endeavours we continue to benefit from.

Below is a review that I left on Amazon for Laura's book. You can also purchase this perfect stocking filler from:

https://www.amazon.com/Special-Sisterhood-Fascinating-History-Children-ebook/dp/B0CNJ5DNTW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BLF5M2J37I80&keywords=a+special+sisterhood+laura+carroll&qid=1702056456&sprefix=a+special+sisterhood+lau%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1


Laura's details:
website: https://lauracarroll.com/
Instagram: @lauracarroll88


My review:

I am already a big fan of the authors work around the subject of non-parenthood and childfree choices. I have found her writing to be very well-researched, considered and balanced and I was excited to read this new offering.

This book is accessible reading for all ages and provides compelling snapshots of the lives and achievements of some incredible women throughout history. What struck me was the roster of names within the book that were heretofore unknown, (to me) but many of whom have contributed significant scientific, social and political impacts, not to mention the arts as well. It serves as an inspirational reminder of the potential within all of us, when we break free of expectations and oppressive ideas.  It was well-written, beautifully illustrated and offers just the right amount of information on its featured women to make it an easy and engaging read.

  I think this book should be essential reading for young woman who are often so subliminally taught that their path can only lead in one direction - the obligation of Motherhood.

]]> Laura Carroll is revisiting the podcast today to talk about the release of her new book,  "A Special Sisterhood" - just in time for Christmas! Laura's latest project looks at the unsung lives of women without children throughout history, who have achieved many amazing things and made huge contributions towards society - many of them names unknown to us, but whose endeavours we continue to benefit from.

Below is a review that I left on Amazon for Laura's book. You can also purchase this perfect stocking filler from:

https://www.amazon.com/Special-Sisterhood-Fascinating-History-Children-ebook/dp/B0CNJ5DNTW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BLF5M2J37I80&keywords=a+special+sisterhood+laura+carroll&qid=1702056456&sprefix=a+special+sisterhood+lau%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1


Laura's details:
website: https://lauracarroll.com/
Instagram: @lauracarroll88


My review:

I am already a big fan of the authors work around the subject of non-parenthood and childfree choices. I have found her writing to be very well-researched, considered and balanced and I was excited to read this new offering.

This book is accessible reading for all ages and provides compelling snapshots of the lives and achievements of some incredible women throughout history. What struck me was the roster of names within the book that were heretofore unknown, (to me) but many of whom have contributed significant scientific, social and political impacts, not to mention the arts as well. It serves as an inspirational reminder of the potential within all of us, when we break free of expectations and oppressive ideas.  It was well-written, beautifully illustrated and offers just the right amount of information on its featured women to make it an easy and engaging read.

  I think this book should be essential reading for young woman who are often so subliminally taught that their path can only lead in one direction - the obligation of Motherhood.

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14156984 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 3832 1 20 full false SHORTS: What I've Learned About "Regret" (So Far). SHORTS: What I've Learned About "Regret" (So Far). I really wanted to do a short that went back over the collection of conversations I have had with various guests on my podcast that touch on this pervasive idea that childfree people will one day regret their choices. It needs a lot of deconstructing which I can't do in these 15 minutes alone, but it was useful for me to collate the various thoughts and observations that I have picked up throughout the last six months of producing this podcast. 
As always, I would love to hear your views, so please feel free to reach out to me on Insta @Otherthanmotherhood_podcast. 

]]> I really wanted to do a short that went back over the collection of conversations I have had with various guests on my podcast that touch on this pervasive idea that childfree people will one day regret their choices. It needs a lot of deconstructing which I can't do in these 15 minutes alone, but it was useful for me to collate the various thoughts and observations that I have picked up throughout the last six months of producing this podcast. 
As always, I would love to hear your views, so please feel free to reach out to me on Insta @Otherthanmotherhood_podcast. 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14142173 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 985 full false Small Acts of Resistance with Maya Williams Small Acts of Resistance with Maya Williams Today, I'm speaking with Maya Williams https://www.mayawilliamspoet.com/
Maya is a published poet and a writer, openly nonbinary and a suicide survivor. In this episode, we get into the 'whole self'; the unashamed parts that make us up, and the importance of owning what we ARE rather than feeling deficient in what we are not.

]]> Today, I'm speaking with Maya Williams https://www.mayawilliamspoet.com/
Maya is a published poet and a writer, openly nonbinary and a suicide survivor. In this episode, we get into the 'whole self'; the unashamed parts that make us up, and the importance of owning what we ARE rather than feeling deficient in what we are not.

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14117430 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000 2634 1 19 full true Millennial Mindsets with Angela Gentile Millennial Mindsets with Angela Gentile Todays' guest is public speaker, life coach and founder of Empowered Millennials, Angela Gentile. In this episode, we are going to be getting into just WHY our particular generation thinks like we do and the motivators and inhibitors that we have thanks to the unique period of time in which we grew up. This is a conversation I have been wanting to have for a while, so I hope you enjoy it! 

You can find out more about Angela at https://www.theangelagentile.com

]]> Todays' guest is public speaker, life coach and founder of Empowered Millennials, Angela Gentile. In this episode, we are going to be getting into just WHY our particular generation thinks like we do and the motivators and inhibitors that we have thanks to the unique period of time in which we grew up. This is a conversation I have been wanting to have for a while, so I hope you enjoy it! 

You can find out more about Angela at https://www.theangelagentile.com

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14075362 Sat, 02 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000 4746 1 18 full false SHORTS: On The Subject of Envy SHORTS: On The Subject of Envy An extract from my recent conversation with Ali Hall (Episode 17 - The Social Challenges) in which we explore the natural feeling of envy and its role within social dynamics.

An in-episode clarification - It's "MIMETIC desire"'  desire for something simply because someone else desires it. 

]]> An extract from my recent conversation with Ali Hall (Episode 17 - The Social Challenges) in which we explore the natural feeling of envy and its role within social dynamics.

An in-episode clarification - It's "MIMETIC desire"'  desire for something simply because someone else desires it. 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14056347 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000 671 full false The Social Challenges The Social Challenges In this episode I am speaking with Ali Hall, writer and Creator of the Abnormally Normal newsletter. Ali and I really get into the dynamics of changing friendships and the challenges that Childfree people often face when it comes to changing social circumstances. This is an absolute gem of an episode, with some really personal insights from Ali that definitely made me re-think some of my own positions. 

You can find Ali's content on the below links:
X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/ChildFreeBC
Medium: https://ali-hall.medium.com/
Abnormally Normal newsletter: https://abnormallynormal.substack.com/

In episode references:
To Kid or Not to Kid https://www.tokidornottokid.com/
How to Love - Naht Hanh https://www.easons.com/how-to-love-nhaoet-hanh-9781846045172?gclid=CjwKCAiA6byqBhAWEiwAnGCA4GdI4UP6XZc4UR1RNjDtoN3wakVdrqGdx3jwqttFVy5hRxcKwtGWARoCWekQAvD_BwE

]]> In this episode I am speaking with Ali Hall, writer and Creator of the Abnormally Normal newsletter. Ali and I really get into the dynamics of changing friendships and the challenges that Childfree people often face when it comes to changing social circumstances. This is an absolute gem of an episode, with some really personal insights from Ali that definitely made me re-think some of my own positions. 

You can find Ali's content on the below links:
X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/ChildFreeBC
Medium: https://ali-hall.medium.com/
Abnormally Normal newsletter: https://abnormallynormal.substack.com/

In episode references:
To Kid or Not to Kid https://www.tokidornottokid.com/
How to Love - Naht Hanh https://www.easons.com/how-to-love-nhaoet-hanh-9781846045172?gclid=CjwKCAiA6byqBhAWEiwAnGCA4GdI4UP6XZc4UR1RNjDtoN3wakVdrqGdx3jwqttFVy5hRxcKwtGWARoCWekQAvD_BwE

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-14031545 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000 4996 1 17 full false Caitlin Durante Talks Tube Tying Caitlin Durante Talks Tube Tying I'm delighted this week to host Caitlin Durante, comedian, writer and one half of The Bechdel Cast podcast. In this episode, Caitlin talks of her experience of elective sterilisation, and the long road it took to get there.

If you would like to read or listen to more of Caitlin's content you can check out the
Podcasts: The Bechdel Cast and Sludge: An American Healthcare Story 
Website: https://www.caitlindurante.com/
Instagram/ X(Twitter) : @Caitlindurante

]]> I'm delighted this week to host Caitlin Durante, comedian, writer and one half of The Bechdel Cast podcast. In this episode, Caitlin talks of her experience of elective sterilisation, and the long road it took to get there.

If you would like to read or listen to more of Caitlin's content you can check out the
Podcasts: The Bechdel Cast and Sludge: An American Healthcare Story 
Website: https://www.caitlindurante.com/
Instagram/ X(Twitter) : @Caitlindurante

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13994064 Sat, 18 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000 4988 1 16 full true SHORTS: "20 Reasons Not To Have Children" SHORTS: "20 Reasons Not To Have Children" Today, I'm reading through a list of reasons, as published on MSN that claim to be definitive reasons for not having kids in today's world. Let's see how many boxes they tick!  Did any of these resonate with you? Drop me a message on Instagram @otherthanmotherhood_podcast and maybe we can create an episode together! 

Referenced material during this episode:
Laura Carroll The Baby Matrix https://thebabymatrix.com/\

Referenced people
Cindy Gallop https://cindygallop.com/

Referenced episodes 
Ep 8 - Modern Day Choices with Diary of the Childfree
Ep 2 - Friendship Dynamics 

]]> Today, I'm reading through a list of reasons, as published on MSN that claim to be definitive reasons for not having kids in today's world. Let's see how many boxes they tick!  Did any of these resonate with you? Drop me a message on Instagram @otherthanmotherhood_podcast and maybe we can create an episode together! 

Referenced material during this episode:
Laura Carroll The Baby Matrix https://thebabymatrix.com/\

Referenced people
Cindy Gallop https://cindygallop.com/

Referenced episodes 
Ep 8 - Modern Day Choices with Diary of the Childfree
Ep 2 - Friendship Dynamics 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13977035 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1183 full false The Red Pill with Laura Carroll The Red Pill with Laura Carroll Follow the White Rabbit Join childfree researcher and author Laura Carroll and myself as we unveil the Matrix of Pronatalist assumptions that have been hardwired into today's society.  I was delighted and privileged to have been able to speak to Laura about her long history of work in this field. We talk about her many studies and arising themes as well as her her exciting upcoming project. 

]]> Follow the White Rabbit Join childfree researcher and author Laura Carroll and myself as we unveil the Matrix of Pronatalist assumptions that have been hardwired into today's society.  I was delighted and privileged to have been able to speak to Laura about her long history of work in this field. We talk about her many studies and arising themes as well as her her exciting upcoming project. 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13951118 Sat, 11 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 3794 1 15 full false A Brief Lesson in History A Brief Lesson in History today I'm speaking with Emma Duval, otherwise known as @millenialemma and curator of the newly launched Childfree History Museum, to learn some more about Childfree representation over time - and why it matters! PS - still searching for that 1990's article referenced. Will update these notes when found! 

]]> today I'm speaking with Emma Duval, otherwise known as @millenialemma and curator of the newly launched Childfree History Museum, to learn some more about Childfree representation over time - and why it matters! PS - still searching for that 1990's article referenced. Will update these notes when found! 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13906646 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 3137 1 14 full false It's Jennifer Flint! It's Jennifer Flint! So excited this week to speak to Jennifer Flint,  @wildegg21 author of Wild Egg - A Story of One Woman's Search for her Child Free Life. 
In this episode we talk about Jennifer's journey in writing the book, the influences that played into it, and the response she has had since publishing it. This was an AWESOME conversation, and I hope you enjoy it too!

]]> So excited this week to speak to Jennifer Flint,  @wildegg21 author of Wild Egg - A Story of One Woman's Search for her Child Free Life. 
In this episode we talk about Jennifer's journey in writing the book, the influences that played into it, and the response she has had since publishing it. This was an AWESOME conversation, and I hope you enjoy it too!

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13863498 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0100 6507 1 13 full false Introducing... Introducing... We are taking a mid-season break this week, but will be back next week with a guest you DON'T want to miss! 

]]> We are taking a mid-season break this week, but will be back next week with a guest you DON'T want to miss! 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13819152 Sat, 21 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0100 90 full false Deciding Factors with Margaret O'Connor Deciding Factors with Margaret O'Connor Join us today as Margaret O'Connor walks us through some of the conscious and sub-conscious conditioning and factors that feed into our confusion about whether having children is right for each of us as individuals. Margaret is a trained coach and psychotherapist and you can find her on Instagram at @arekidsforme and her website arekidsforme.ie 

]]> Join us today as Margaret O'Connor walks us through some of the conscious and sub-conscious conditioning and factors that feed into our confusion about whether having children is right for each of us as individuals. Margaret is a trained coach and psychotherapist and you can find her on Instagram at @arekidsforme and her website arekidsforme.ie 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13776291 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0100 2918 1 12 full true Cultural Pronatalism Cultural Pronatalism Join me for today's episode where I meet Shweta, who is going to talk about her childfree story, and the cultural influences she had growing up in a southern asian family and wider community.

]]> Join me for today's episode where I meet Shweta, who is going to talk about her childfree story, and the cultural influences she had growing up in a southern asian family and wider community.

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13733477 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0100 3116 1 11 full false The Art of Singleness with The Spinster Life The Art of Singleness with The Spinster Life In today's episode, I speak to Amie, creator of  @TheSpinsterLife Instagram and YouTube channel. We talk about the messages that we receive as women that impact how we determine our value, and how the true art of happiness comes from having a solid foundational relationship with oneself, first and foremost. 

]]> In today's episode, I speak to Amie, creator of  @TheSpinsterLife Instagram and YouTube channel. We talk about the messages that we receive as women that impact how we determine our value, and how the true art of happiness comes from having a solid foundational relationship with oneself, first and foremost. 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13690211 Sat, 30 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0100 4577 1 10 full false Same Team, Different Positions with Family Redefined Same Team, Different Positions with Family Redefined This week, in honour of the recent World Childless week, I am speaking with Lisa, from Family Redefined, about her journey to acceptance after years of fertility struggles. We discuss how she has repurposed her pain to be able to help women through similar experiences, and about how childless and childfree people share a lot of commonality, despite our different journeys. 

]]> This week, in honour of the recent World Childless week, I am speaking with Lisa, from Family Redefined, about her journey to acceptance after years of fertility struggles. We discuss how she has repurposed her pain to be able to help women through similar experiences, and about how childless and childfree people share a lot of commonality, despite our different journeys. 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13644168 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0100 2553 1 9 full false Modern Day Choices with Diary of the Childfree Modern Day Choices with Diary of the Childfree Today I'm speaking with Kelsey, from Diary of the Childfree. In this episode we talk about everything from the reactions she gets to her online content, to the modern-day societal issues that are impacting many women's decision to live as childfree. You don't want to miss this one!

Catch Kelsey on Instagram  and Youtube @diaryofthechildfree 

]]> Today I'm speaking with Kelsey, from Diary of the Childfree. In this episode we talk about everything from the reactions she gets to her online content, to the modern-day societal issues that are impacting many women's decision to live as childfree. You don't want to miss this one!

Catch Kelsey on Instagram  and Youtube @diaryofthechildfree 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13601191 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0100 3267 1 8 full false Refusal To Be Rushed Refusal To Be Rushed Today I'm talking with my friend Laura, who is on the fence about having children. She does however, have MANY other priorities, and in this episode we will be talking about the events that shaped her, the things that drive her and how she has ultimately achieved contentment in the here and now. 

]]> Today I'm talking with my friend Laura, who is on the fence about having children. She does however, have MANY other priorities, and in this episode we will be talking about the events that shaped her, the things that drive her and how she has ultimately achieved contentment in the here and now. 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13560491 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0100 2435 1 7 full false Powering Up the Response with Helen Thompson Powering Up the Response with Helen Thompson This week, I'm talking with Helen Thompson, who runs the Audacious and Childfree coaching platform and specialises in helping childfree women learn to LOVE the question: "do you want children." WE will talk about Helen's own journey to deciding to become childfree, the various toolkits she has built to help her navigate conversations, and ultimately address some of the reasons as to why the subject of not wanting children can be such a contentious conversation.
Helen's platform can be found here https://linktr.ee/audaciousandchildfree
and she is on Instagram as audacious_and_childfree

As also referenced in the podcast https://thebabymatrix.com/

]]> This week, I'm talking with Helen Thompson, who runs the Audacious and Childfree coaching platform and specialises in helping childfree women learn to LOVE the question: "do you want children." WE will talk about Helen's own journey to deciding to become childfree, the various toolkits she has built to help her navigate conversations, and ultimately address some of the reasons as to why the subject of not wanting children can be such a contentious conversation.
Helen's platform can be found here https://linktr.ee/audaciousandchildfree
and she is on Instagram as audacious_and_childfree

As also referenced in the podcast https://thebabymatrix.com/

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13516636 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +0100 3156 1 6 full false Even More Sure! Even More Sure! Today I'm talking to my friend Melissa, a child-free babe who is secure and strong in her decision not to have children...even in the face of adversity and the force of opinions from others!

]]> Today I'm talking to my friend Melissa, a child-free babe who is secure and strong in her decision not to have children...even in the face of adversity and the force of opinions from others!

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13474514 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0100 3163 1 5 full false "Securely Single" "Securely Single" This week, I'm talking to Eleanor about how she took her pain of not being married and having a family, and turned it into purpose that reinforced her own identity and now helps other to do the same. I hope you enjoy it! 

]]> This week, I'm talking to Eleanor about how she took her pain of not being married and having a family, and turned it into purpose that reinforced her own identity and now helps other to do the same. I hope you enjoy it! 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13433081 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0100 3266 1 4 full false Friendship Dynamics Friendship Dynamics What happens when your best friend gets married and has a baby and you feel left behind? In this episode, I take a deep dive with my former ride-or-die into how those shifts  introduced new and unexpected dynamics into our friendship which ultimately ended up in a falling out that lasted for many years. 
**Some minor references to sexual assault**

]]> What happens when your best friend gets married and has a baby and you feel left behind? In this episode, I take a deep dive with my former ride-or-die into how those shifts  introduced new and unexpected dynamics into our friendship which ultimately ended up in a falling out that lasted for many years. 
**Some minor references to sexual assault**

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13314767 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0100 3877 1 2 full true The Big "What If..." - a conversation with someone older and wiser The Big "What If..." - a conversation with someone older and wiser What if I regret it? This is no doubt something that many people opting out of motherhood have asked themselves - or been asked - at some point in their lives. 
We receive innumerable direct and indirect messages that we shouldn't trust our own feelings and that we might look back with sadness and regret on a wasted opportunity. 
So today, I'm speaking to someone who made the decision a long time ago not to have children, and asking the question - did you view ever change? 

]]> What if I regret it? This is no doubt something that many people opting out of motherhood have asked themselves - or been asked - at some point in their lives. 
We receive innumerable direct and indirect messages that we shouldn't trust our own feelings and that we might look back with sadness and regret on a wasted opportunity. 
So today, I'm speaking to someone who made the decision a long time ago not to have children, and asking the question - did you view ever change? 

]]> Elizabeth Joy Buzzsprout-13227475 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0100 2819 Otherthanmotherhood 1 1 full true Shorts - Intro Shorts - Intro Welcome to Other Than Motherhood... we can't wait to get stuck into this first season in which we seek to expand the discourse around meaning and identity in a life that does not include having children. 

]]> Welcome to Other Than Motherhood... we can't wait to get stuck into this first season in which we seek to expand the discourse around meaning and identity in a life that does not include having children. 

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