Best Dual Income No Kids Podcasts (2025)

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Finding Peace Over Sparks: A Journey Through Mature Relationships | 009 35:38

4d ago35:38

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Join us for an unforgettable episode of The DINKWAP Show, where hosts Rem, Alvia, and their ever-enthusiastic friend Des delve into the unpredictable yet enlightening journey of relationships. With humor and a touch of vulnerability, they explore the nuances of modern love, from spontaneous encounters in vibrant locales to the trials of long-distan…

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Big Magic Vibes: Finding Inspiration in Everyday Chaos | Ep 119 22:34

5d ago22:34

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Join Kailey and Kayla in this vibrant episode of the Nonsexual Soulmates Podcast as they dive into the magic of creativity, inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic! Feeling stuck in the mud of life? The soulmates explore how to spark inspiration, break free from rigid routines, and embrace creativity in unexpect…

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Love, Loss & Lessons: A Journey Through Our 20s | 008 32:55

11d ago32:55

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Join us for a riveting episode of The DINKWAP Show, where our hosts delve candidly into the complexities of dating in your early 20s. In this heartfelt conversation, our guest Des shares her personal journey through love and heartbreak, revealing the lessons learned from both fleeting romances and serious relationships. With a mix of humor and sinc…

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Porta-Potty Trauma & Coffee Cup Urinals: Life from the Road | Ep 118 27:54

12d ago27:54

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Buckle up for a wild ride with Kailey and Kayla on the Nonsexual Soulmates Podcast! In this hilarious episode, Kailey shares her unforgettable "Stories from the Road" as a probation officer, navigating the chaos of bathroom emergencies in the middle of nowhere. From peeing in the woods on a Mennonite farm to survi…

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Kink, Anxiety, & Powerlifting (With Bestselling Queer, Korean-American Author R. O. Kwon) 1:22:47

13d ago1:22:47

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R. O. Kwon is the author of the two best selling books —The Incendiaries and Exhibit, the second of which received a New York Times Editors’ Choice award. Kwon’s writing has appeared in The New York Times, New Yorker, Time, Vanity Fair, The Guardian, and beyond — often writing about abortion rights, being childfree, as well as her identities as an …

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Learning to Love: Confessions from Our College Years | 007 29:05

18d ago29:05

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In this candid episode of The DINKWAP Show, three friends reminisce about their early dating experiences during and after college. With humor and honesty, they explore the awkward encounters, questionable decisions, and valuable lessons learned in their early 20s. Join them as they discuss how age, maturity, and friendship shaped their romantic jou…

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The Friendship Breakup Boom- Is Ghosting the Right Choice? | Ep 117 25:23

20d ago25:23

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Kailey and Kayla tackle the friendship breakup epidemic sweeping our 30s. From Kayla’s mom-life drift to Kailey’s DINKwad dodging of group chats, we’re spilling on the rage of unmet expectations, the awkward slow fades, and why it’s hitting harder now. Join your Nonsexual Soulmates for laughs, raw honesty, and tha…

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First Heartbreaks and Pet Names: Dating Stories from College Years | 006 26:18

25d ago26:18

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Join us for another captivating episode of The DINKWAP Show, where hosts Rem, Alvia, and Des delve into the complexities of relationships, nostalgia, and the lessons learned along the way. In this episode, the trio reflects on their high school and college dating experiences, sharing humorous anecdotes and heartfelt moments that reveal the fragilit…

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Finishing Strong: One Mom's Race to Conquer a Half Marathon | Ep 116 25:38

27d ago25:38

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Welcome back for the second half of our special guest's inspiring story into running. This week, we hear more from Krista about what it has been like to challenge herself in this new way and what mental tricks she has employed to keep the habit of running in her life. If you think you can't run or are afraid to st…

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The SAVE Act: This New Law Might Disrupt Your Ability To Vote 1:03:48

27d ago1:03:48

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Let’s talk about the SAVE act — the new legislation moving through Congress that has TikTok worried that many women and trans people will no longer be eligible to vote. If you’re unfamiliar, the SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registe…

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High School Confessions: Dating, Crushes, and Blue Magic | 005 28:16

1M ago28:16

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Relive the awkward, hilarious, and surprisingly relatable journey of first loves and dating blunders in this week's DINKWAP Show episode! Alvia, Rem, and Des delve into their high school dating experiences, sharing stories of puppy love, clandestine relationships, and the infamous "Blue Magic" teddy bears. From origami love letters to the unspoken …

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Childfree by Choice, Childless by Circumstance: A DINK Perspective | 004 14:49

1M ago14:49

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On this week's episode of The DINKWAP Show, Rem and Alvia delve into the diverse realities of childless couples. They challenge societal expectations surrounding family structures, sharing personal anecdotes and insightful perspectives on the pressures faced by DINKs (Dual Income No Kids) – from those who've chosen this path to those who haven't ha…

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Navigating the DINK Life: A Candid Conversation on Adoption | 003 21:10

1M ago21:10

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Join Rem and Alvia on this week's DINKWAP Show as they delve into a deeply personal conversation about their decision not to have biological children and the possibility of adoption. With their signature blend of humor and heartfelt honesty, they explore the complexities of family planning, societal expectations, and the rewarding journey of openin…

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Generational Trauma & the Choice to Parent | 002 19:20

1M ago19:20

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Picking up where they left off, Rem and Alvia tackle a serious subject with their signature blend of humor and heartfelt honesty: Should they have kids? This episode of the DINKWAP Show is a rollercoaster of candid confessions, relatable anxieties, and unexpected tangents (memes are involved). Join the conversation as they unpack the realities of m…

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Introducing the DINKWAP Show: A Podcast for Childfree Couples | 001 19:54

1M ago19:54

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Ever wondered what life looks like as a Dual Income, No Kids couple in the Philippines? Rem and Alvia, in their debut episode of the DINKWAP Show, offer a glimpse into their lives, sharing the funny and serious sides of their child-free choice. From societal pressures to personal reflections, they tackle it all with humor and honesty, promising a r…

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Scared to Start? One Mom's Bold Step into the World of Running | Ep 115 29:37

1M ago29:37

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Welcome to a special edition of the Nonsexual Soulmates Podcast. Hold onto your joggers, you are about to get inspired. This week's episode has a special guest interview- Krista joins us to share her health journey and the ways she has found to motivate herself to try something new. This is a two-part episode so b…

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Boo, Who? Unpacking Demons, Aliens & Haunted Hotspots! | Ep 114 36:14

1M ago36:14

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Where does evil come from? Are demons real? Are aliens demons? What are your thoughts on ghosts and haunted locations? This week we dive into to the dark side of the universe and wonder what causes tragedy, scary stories, and creepy encounters. And once you've listened, rate yourself in the comments on the scale f…

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Why Egypt Is Such A Great DINK Destination 1:13:23

1M ago1:13:23

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If you’ve been thinking about joining Dinky on a trip but not yet quite sold, this is the episode for you! In March, Dinky took 20 members of the Dink Squad to the bucket list destination every person who wanted to become an archeologist dreamt of going: Egypt. In this episode, we’ll recount the experience and share some audio clips from the travel…

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Cosmic Conundrums: Aliens, Angels, and the Multiverse Mystery | Ep 113 31:02

2M ago31:02

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice It's another week of the Nonsexual Soulmates Podcast. Come get weird with us. We are here to discuss spirituality, explore our beliefs, and stretch a little into the unknown -- nothing is off limits this week as we dive into the convergence of religion, conspiracy theories, and all things "woo". Are aliens and ang…

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Soulmate Spotlight: Women Explore the Heart of Friendship | Ep 112 22:19

2M ago22:19

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Welcome back to another week of self-reflection with the Nonsexual Soulmates. In this episode we review what we value in a friendship and what we find to be most important in the people we choose to trust. Once we get that sorted out, we flip the script on ourselves and evaluate our own performance. Are we being t…

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FREE BONUS: How Family Law Convinced Me Not To Have Kids (With Lawyer Caitlin Easter) 58:34

2M ago58:34

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Enjoy this full preview of the our bonus episodes! The Dinky Patreon is officially live — join now to support the show + gain access to weekly, ad-free episodes, chat with us & other childfree pals in the Dinky Discord, join our virtual book club, and more! Today we are joined by Caitlin Easter, who has been practicing family law in Oregon since 20…

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Sneak Peek: Which Muppets Are Childfree? (Part 2) 2:37

2M ago2:37

2:37

To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon. In the second part of this stupid series, Kristen and Erika explore one of our favorite topics, The Muppets, and whether or not each character would have had kids or been childfree by choice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.…

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Unraveling Leaderships: Are We Desk Tyrants or Team Trailblazers? | Ep 111 29:48

2M ago29:48

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice What makes a good leader? When does a supervisor transform from merely a manager to a leader who fosters growth in their employees? This week we ponder over our own growth and Kayla discusses what it's been like to transition into a management role while Kailey questions her own motives in workplace productivity. …

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Mid-30s Crossroads: Setting Goals Without Losing Yourself | Ep 110 28:18

2M ago28:18

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Welcome back to another episode of the Nonsexual Soulmates Podcast. We have decided to stay in the same vein of big life topics and to have an open discussion about setting goals now that we are in our mid-thirties. Every stage in life has its big decisions to make. We have hit some major milestones with graduatio…

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Momfluencers & The Notorious Case of Ruby Franke 1:05:16

2M ago1:05:16

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Today we are talking about a cult adjacent to Tradwives: the Momfluencer. According to Wikipedia: “A mom influencer or momfluencer is a mother who shares the early moments of motherhood on social media, often utilizing sites such as Instagram.” Or, as Vox reports, “The simplest definition (of a momfluencer) is someone who has monetized her maternal…

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Sneak Peek: How Family Law Convinced Me Not To Have Kids (With Lawyer Caitlin Easter) 3:36

2M ago3:36

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To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon. Today we are joined by Caitlin Easter, who has been practicing family law in Oregon since 2016. Her and her fiancee are proudly childfree by choice, a decision reinforced by what she witnesses in her career as a divorce and child custody attorney. We’ll be talking to her about her day-to-…

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33 and Torn: Motherhood, Marriage, and the What-Ifs | Ep 109 33:10

3M ago33:10

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Join us this week for a common millennial dilemma: to parent, or not to parent? Kayla shares some of the highs and lows of motherhood so far and highlights the NUMEROUS ways in which becoming a mother was absolutely nothing like she expected- in the most rewarding and challenging ways. Kailey wrestles with continu…

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You Guys are STILL Doing That? | Ep 109 35:17

3M ago35:17

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Welcome to another week of the Nonsexual Soulmates Podcast! We recently realized we have been at this project for two whole years, and we wanted to take brief moment to give ourselves a lil pat on the back. In honor of our own commitment and to ensure we are staying the course, we decided to spend this episode rev…

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Climate Change, LA Wildfires, & The Emerging Field Of Climate Medicine (With Dr. Emily Sbiroli) 1:32:34

3M ago1:32:34

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Today we are speaking with Dr. Emily Sbiroli, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician based in Southern California. She has expertise in climate medicine, healthcare sector decarbonization, and clinician education in these issues. She holds a Diploma in Climate Medicine from the University of Colorado and completed the National Physician Fel…

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Sneak Peek: Erika Gets Quizzed About The Female Reproductive System 2:59

3M ago2:59

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Enjoy Erika sweating over whether she knows high school education material about her body. To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.By Dinky

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What Really Matters in Life? (ps it's not purses) | Ep 108 28:08

3M ago28:08

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Welcome back to another Tuesday with the Nonsexual Soulmates Podcast. There's a lot of yap yap right now about the new administration in the United States and we are not here to add to the noise. We can all acknowledge that any change can cause anxiety and fear- so what do we do when times are tough? Join us as we…

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Understanding Myself | Ep 107 41:15

3M ago41:15

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Welcome back to another week of the Nonsexual Soulmates Podcast. We are wrapping up our deep dive into Jordan Peterson's book "The Twelve Rules for Life" by completing the personality assessment on his Understand Myself Website. For the sake of fun, we used the comparison tool to compare/contrast our scores and to…

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Your Favorite 82-Year-Old Childfree Pioneer Returns (With Marcia Drut-Davis) 1:15:08

3M ago1:15:08

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Our guest today needs no introduction, as she’s the guest of our most-beloved episode. That’s right, we’re talking to Marcia Drut-Davis to cap off our three-part series on childfree trailblazers. Now 82 years young, Marcia is a pioneer of the childfree lifestyle and author of two books: ‘Confessions Of A Childfree Woman’ and ‘What? You Don’t Want C…

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Sneak Peek: Reacting To Reddit’s Worst Parenting Posts 4:22

3M ago4:22

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To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon. Today, we are reading some of the most disturbing parent-related posts on “the Reddit,” where I created a Dinkypod account signed up for every SubReddit related to having kids, from r/pregnant, r/parenting, and our personal favorite – r/regretfulparents. We will react in real time to some…

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The Tail- A Final Look at The 12 Rules | Ep 106 33:10

3M ago33:10

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice The last 12 weeks we have read and reviewed our thoughts regarding Dr. Jordan Peterson's book "12 Rules for Life." In this final chapter (the coda aka the tail), the rules are reviewed and wrapped up with a series of questions. Kailey and Kayla review their own personal growth over the last 12 weeks and the lesson…

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Keep Your Sense of Whimsy, Ch 12 | Ep 105 24:57

4M ago24:57

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Welcome to the final chapter of Jordan Peterson's book "12 Rules for Life." Chapter 12/Rule 12 states "Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street." Don't be misled by the chapter heading- we are discussing more than cat people vs. dog people. Dr. Peterson uses this analogy to remind us to look for little momen…

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Childfree During The Reagan Administration (With Childfree Trailblazer Marie Bernardy) 1:20:13

4M ago1:20:13

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Today, we’re kicking off the second episode in our series on childfree trailblazers with a conversation with Marie Bernardy. Marie and her husband, Bill, met in 1968 and have been married since 1974. She served as Development Director for Planned Parenthood (in both CA and OR); Vice-President for Development at two CA hospitals, and Executive Direc…

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Sneak Peek: Which Muppets Are Childfree? 5:11

4M ago5:11

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To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon. In this stupid episode, Kristen (buzzed) and Erika (high) explore one of our favorite topics, The Muppets, and whether or not each character would have had kids or been childfree by choice. Dinky is now on Substack — free of charge! Subscribe now to access exclusive content, unhinged meme…

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If You Prevent All Danger, You Inhibit All Growth, Ch 11 | Ep 104 43:42

4M ago43:42

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Welcome back to the Nonsexual Soulmates Book Club. We are breaking down chapter 11 from Dr. Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life. In this chapter we are challenged to look at the motivations behind "protective" policies. Are we diminishing daring and courage under the guise of safety and security? The chapter break…

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Spit it Out Already, Ch 10 | Ep 103 33:15

4M ago33:15

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Welcome back to another week of the Nonsexual Soulmates Book Club. We are approaching the end Dr. Peterson's book "12 Rules for Life" and this week we recap chapter 10. "Rule 10: Be Precise in Your Speech" Last week, we were presented with a better way to listen. This week, we are challenged to speak clearly. Dr. …

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Getting Sterilized In The 1970s (With Joan Eisenstodt, Childfree Trailblazer) 1:35:30

4M ago1:35:30

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We’re kicking off the first episode in a series on childfree trailblazers with a conversation with Joan Eisenstodt. An Ohio native, Joan moved to Washington, DC in 1978 and worked in the hospitality industry by trade. She was an early member of The National Organization for Non-Parents, which later became the National Alliance For Optional Parentho…

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Sneak Peek: Shit People Say! (Comments Section Edition) 2:48

4M ago2:48

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To access the full bonus episode, sign up for our Patreon. In this episode, we dive into Shit People Say, our recurring segment where we discuss the dumb shit that people have the audacity to say out loud. In this edition, Kristen and Erika chat about various social media comments that have pissed us off (well, Kristen anyway). Become a supporter o…

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Maybe You Aren't the Only One Who Knows Things Ch 9 | Ep 102 33:56

4M ago33:56

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Welcome back to the Nonsexual Soulmates Book Club! This week we recap chapter 9 of Dr. Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life. (If this is your first time tuning in, don't fret, you can pick up anywhere without feeling left out). Rule 9 "Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don't". We …

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Lying Never Works in the Long Run, Ch 8 | Ep 101 30:03

5M ago30:03

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Here we are with another solid piece of insight from Dr. Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life. Chapter 8 / Rule 8: "Tell the truth- or, at least, don't lie." Telling the truth can be hard. Sometimes telling a "little lie" or a "half truth" seems an easier solution, but how many times have you found yourself in more…

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Getting The F*@$ Out Of America (With Maggie Dickens) 1:11:20

5M ago1:11:20

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Our guest today is Maggie Dickens. Maggie is a licensed therapist and relationship coach and with her Unapologetically Childfree community of more than 80,000 worldwide, she shares expert guidance. We recently joined Maggie on her podcast, where we screamed into the void about the recent election results (be sure to check that out!) and knew her ex…

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Chase more than the Next Moment, Chapter 7 | Ep 100! 27:13

5M ago27:13

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice THIS IS THE 100TH EPISODE OF THE NONSEXUAL SOULMATES PODCAST!!! How appropriate then, that the rule of chapter 7 in Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life, says the following: "Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient)." The irony really slapped us in the face- the endeavors that matter may take time, but the…

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Sneak Peek: How Many Kids Would You Have To Solve Climate Change? (Shit People Say) 8:46

5M ago8:46

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To access the full bonus episode, sign up for our Patreon. In this episode, we dive into Shit People Say, our recurring segment where we discuss the dumb shit that people have the audacity to say out loud. In this edition, Kristen and Erika chat about a legendary Facebook post that’s been making the rounds on Reddit and Twitter where a mom laments …

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The Funeral of 2024 | Ep 99 29:45

5M ago29:45

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Send Us a Message.. please be nice Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here to witness the departing of a friend (or foe), the year 2024. We have watched her age, she has seen us grow, we now send her off to her heavenly home. Join us for another holiday special as we lay to rest the trends of 2024 and set our sights on new horizons. Are you making res…

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A Childfree Man’s Perspective On Living With A Fatal Genetic Disease (With Todd Warner) 1:28:30

5M ago1:28:30

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Today, we’re talking to a very special guest: Todd Warner. Todd has been a long-time Dinky community member — but when we met him at our Portland Happy Hour in October, we knew we had to sit down to talk with him more about his life. I think it’s safe to call Todd an activity junkie: as a typical Oregonian, he was an avid hiker, biker, skier, boat …

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Sneak Peek: Can Animals Be Childfree? (With Dutch Geneticist Manon de Visser) 8:36

5M ago8:36

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To access the full bonus episode, sign up for our Patreon. Our guest today is Manon de Visser, a biologist from the Netherlands — who first reached out to us to provide more information about ‘The Man With 1000 Kids’ — but our conversation went so much further, including sneaky fuckers and childfree animals. Manon’s expertise varies from studying a…

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