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Most of us have gotten at least a little emotional at some point recently. It’s natural. But why do we have emotions and how much should we pay attention to them on any given day? Can we learn to skillfully choose which emotions to listen to and which ones to just let move on by? In More Than A Feeling, the latest podcast from Ten Percent Happier, host Saleem Reshamwala goes on a real life quest to find the answers to these questions. He’ll experiment with neuroscientists, dive into stories ...
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Choosing to become a parent is one of the most important and impactful decisions one could make. But how on earth do we make such an important decision without really knowing how it'll turn out? In this episode, we discuss what the pros and cons of a child-free life. We also talk about the decision-making process around having children and whether there is any real evidence that becoming a parent is "worth it."
Resources:
- https://ifstudies.org/blog/does-having-children-make-people-happier-in-the-long-run
- Gilbert, D. (2009). Stumbling on happiness. Vintage Canada.
- Fieldsend, M., & Smith, J. A. (2022). Interpersonal dynamics of women in midlife living with involuntary childlessness. Journal of Adult Development, 29(2), 159-170.
- If you're navigating someone's mental health or emotional issues, join KulaMind, our community and support platform. In KulaMind, we'll help you set healthy boundaries, advocate for yourself, and support your loved one.
- Follow @kulamind on Instagram for podcast updates and science-backed insights on staying sane while loving someone emotionally explosive.
- For more info about this podcast, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.com
Chapters
1. To Parent or Not to Parent? Exploring the Child-free Life (00:00:00)
2. The Impact of Childlessness on Women (00:00:14)
3. Navigating Dating and Childlessness Stress (00:16:03)
4. Child-Free vs Parents (00:28:15)
5. Navigating Parenthood (00:42:13)
6. Podcast Disclaimer and Terms of Use (00:48:26)
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