Today I sit down with Sarah Patel, a woman who knew she didn't want to have childfren but doubted her choice when no one else around her felt the same way. Sarah is the mother of a thriving 6-year old who she loves deeply, and yet she can clearly recognize that the love for her child does not come with a love of parenting. She and I discuss her journey to choosing to have a child,  the impact of childbearing in an overpoulated world, and the courage to honor one's truth amidst the clamor of cultural expectations. Support the showEmail me questions at [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you!Follow on the Gram: @childfreeme_Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 10MWPZUG3AZBGZPR

Join me as I sit down with Shweta Ramkumar, a proud anti-natalist and passionate childfree woman who advocates for the childfree choice around the globe. We discuss her upbringing in a culture where a woman's value is often tied to her role as a wife and mother, and Shweta offers insights into her experiences, the support she has received from her family, and her relentless advocacy work. She also sheds light on the harsh realities faced by many Southern Asian women who dare to deviate from the prescribed path, and how her early childhood experience in India has shaped her pro-natalist views. Use the links below to explore more of Shweta's work in the childfree space:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/childfreesrbuddysmum?igsh=MTMzeGQ1eTB0YTVyaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@shwetaramkumar?_t=8kZdITDhTmS&_r=1YouTube Playlist : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrKJQMlU-aAmDEG6RQ34g4h_06B85CLEN&si=y2a9_r1lo5mE5KiSLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/shweta-ramkumar-b4906515/Support the showEmail me questions at [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you!Follow on the Gram: @childfreeme_Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 10MWPZUG3AZBGZPR

It was a blast from the past to sit down with my friend and former co-worker Amanda Lane. Join us as we reminisce about dating apps, discuss her decision to embrace van life, examine the ecological merits of not having children, and question why the American dream of buying a house is even necessary. Amanda's story is a testament to living life on her own terms and never succumbing to societal expectations. It was such a treat to reconnect with an old friend over a newfound affinity - I hope you love her story as much as I do!Support the showEmail me questions at [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you!Follow on the Gram: @childfreeme_Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 10MWPZUG3AZBGZPR

Join me as I sit down with Lindsay Dickes, a trauma psychotherapist and clinical social worker turned Somatic Empowerment Coach and Nervous System Witch. Together we discuss:Her BRCA gene mutation diagnosis, and its impact on her childfree decisionHow choosing a life outside the "normal" path has led to deeper fulfillment Channeling erotic life force energy as a source of creativity and powerLindsay's authentic and unapologetic approach to life was incredibly inspiring and I'm so grateful for the conversation.To learn more about Lindsay and the amazing work she does, check out the links below:Website: https://www.lindsaydickes.com/Instagram: @lindsay_dickesTik Tik: @lindsaydickesSupport the showEmail me questions at [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you!Follow on the Gram: @childfreeme_Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 10MWPZUG3AZBGZPR

Today I sit down for a quick solo episode (a minisode?) to discuss the topic of selfishness. What does it mean? Where does it come from? Why are people who choose not to have children condemned with it? And (perhaps most importantly)...is it actually a bad thing to be?Also discussed:My favorite Steve Jobs quote on the Secrets of LifeThe Art of Accomplishment Podcast: What is selfishness?Support the showEmail me questions at [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you!Follow on the Gram: @childfreeme_Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 10MWPZUG3AZBGZPR

Join us as Jared and I sit down (literally...on my couch) to chat about what led him to choosing childfree, how he's designed a life deeply aligned with his values, and the reasons he doesn't actually want a vasectomy (nor did he really want to talk about it). Together with Amber (see episode 4), he forms the other half of my most favorite childfree couple - and I couldn't be more excited to have him on! This one has many twists and turns, so make sure to hold on tight. Support the showEmail me questions at [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you!Follow on the Gram: @childfreeme_Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 10MWPZUG3AZBGZPR

Today's episode is a family affair when I'm joined by my two younger sisters! Together, we delve into our shared memories, from their earliest recollections of my staunch declarations against having children, to where they currently stand in their own decisions regarding parenthood. We explore what it's like to grapple with the fear of regret, revel in our 'villain era' moments, and even reminisce about that time one of us got kicked off a church mission trip (which, admittedly, has nothing to do with being childfree but was too juicy to leave out). Tune in for a candid conversation between sisters on the choice to be #childree. Support the showEmail me questions at [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you!Follow on the Gram: @childfreeme_Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 10MWPZUG3AZBGZPR

It is a tale of two Laura's today when I'm joined by renowned childfree advocate, researcher, and author Laura Carroll. As one of the founding members of the childfree movement, Laura has been researching, writing and talking about being childless by choice for over twenty years. Her most recent book, A Special Sisterhood, celebrates 100 women around the world who make up a sisterhood that is bonded by not following the beaten path. We discuss the evolution of the childfree movement, how social media has had both a positive and detrimental effect on the community, and the many, MANY ways that pro-natalism finds its way into our lives. Learn more about Laura and the work that she does through the links below:About LauraLaura's booksThe Baby Matrix: Why Freeing Our Minds From Outmoded Thinking About Parenthood & Reproduction Will Create a Better WorldChildfree ZoneSupport the showEmail me questions at [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you!Follow on the Gram: @childfreeme_Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 10MWPZUG3AZBGZPR

Today I sit down with Dr. Jay of Childfree Wealth and the Childfree Wealth Podcast, to discuss ... you guessed it ... childfree wealth! Dr. Jay is a leading figure in the childfree community and a huge childfree advocate; it was an absolute honor to have him on the show. Tune in to hear him put me in the hot seat and discuss my winding road off and then on the STP (standard life plan). We address the myth that all childfree people are automatically dripping with money, and discuss the many biases that childfree individuals face, both in and out of the financial space. Dr. Jay is an absolute wealth of knowledge (no pun intended), and I'm including some of my favorite of his blog posts below if you're interested in learning more. Happy reading! Being Childfree may not make you rich, but it may make you happy.7 Ways Childfree Financial Planning is DifferentChoosing the FILE Lifestyle – Financial Independence, Live EarlyThe Gardener and the RoseSupport the showEmail me questions at [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you!Follow on the Gram: @childfreeme_Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 10MWPZUG3AZBGZPR

Happy 2024! To kick the year off on a strong note, I sit down with the lovely Nathalie Gaglione, a sex, love and relationship coach based in Scotland. She and I discuss how procreation and motherthood can be defined in many different ways, as well as the profound impact that energetic healing has had on her life. Nathalie approaches her decision to be childfree with serene confidence, spirituality and most importantly, self love. Something we can all aspire to!Support the showEmail me questions at [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you!Follow on the Gram: @childfreeme_Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 10MWPZUG3AZBGZPR