Special Series: Childfree By Choice - Part I: The Choice To Be Childfree With Mia Voss Pondering Thoughts podcast

Special Series: Childfree By Choice - Part I: The Choice to Be Childfree with Mia Voss

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In this captivating first part of our two-part series, host K. Wilkes is in conversation with Mia Voss, who describes herself as "intentionally childless". In this engaging conversation, Mia shares her journey of choosing a child-free lifestyle, discussing societal pressures, personal choices, and the language surrounding childlessness. The dialogue explores the importance of community, the role of aunts and uncles, and the nurturing aspects of pet ownership. Additionally, the conversation touches on the experiences of men who are child-free and the societal expectations placed on women regarding motherhood. In this engaging conversation, K. and Mia explore the complexities and societal perceptions surrounding the choice to live child-free. They discuss personal experiences, the impact of societal norms, and the empowerment that comes with making such a choice. The dialogue also touches on the shifting cultural landscape regarding parenting, the importance of self-advocacy, and the joys of living a child-free life. Mia emphasizes the need for women to advocate for their reproductive rights and to embrace their choices without judgment.

Be sure to check out Part II of this series with interview with Dr. Jennifer Neal who discusses her research on childfree adults.

Chapters

02:26 Introduction to Purposeful Childlessness

04:50 Mia's Journey to Child-Free Living

07:58 Societal Pressures and Personal Choices

11:00 The Language of Child-Free vs. Childless

13:59 Community and Support Systems

16:56 The Role of Aunts and Uncles

19:51 Pets as Family: A Different Kind of Nurturing

22:54 Men and the Child-Free Choice

26:04 The Impact of Societal Expectations on Women

27:48 The Choice of Child-Free Living

30:34 Societal Perceptions and Gender Dynamics

32:52 Cultural Shifts and Child-Free Trends

34:59 Empowerment and Self-Advocacy

37:32 The Joys of Being Child-Free

47:42 Final Thoughts on Child-Free Choices

Resources and Guest Info

Guest Website: https://miavoss.live/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miavossonthego/

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