In this episode, Keltie Maguire discusses some of the key themes and insights that have come up in her private and group coaching sessions during Season 3 of The Kids or Childfree Podcast, as well as episodes from Season 3 that address these topics.

You'll hear her discuss:

• The concept of alloparenting — a way for individuals who don't want the commitment of parenthood to engage with and support children.
  
  
• The importance of making peace with past experiences and emotions when considering your Kids or Childfree choice.
  
  
• How and why navigating difficult emotions is an important part of the Kids or Childfree decision process.
  
  
• How your romantic partnership's relationship dynamics may be showing up in the Kids or Childfree decision process — and why working through these dynamics is critical to being able to make a confident choice.

As mentioned in the show:

This is the article about alloparenting that my Kids or Childfree Group Program client shared with our Slack group: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp81ynn7r4mo

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In this episode, Keltie Maguire interviews Jennifer Flint, a women's empowerment coach and author of 'Wild Egg'.

You'll hear about:

• Jennifer's journey of choosing a childfree life, her reflections on motherhood, and the existential questions that arise from such a decision.
• Insights into the writing of her book, Wild Egg, and why she chose to write it as a fiction book, rather than a memoir.
  
  
• The empowerment that comes from making deliberate choices, the challenges of defining those choices, and the journey of self-discovery that often accompanies such decisions.
  
  
• Jennifer's struggle to connect her mind and body and her defining moment of clarity regarding motherhood.
  
  
• The importance of self-trust and compassion in navigating the Kids or Childfree choice.
• The transformative journey of choosing a child-free life and the grief associated with that decision.
  
  
• Jennifer's journey of self-discovery and empowerment in midlife, and how this connects to her childfree choice.

As mentioned in the show:

Find a list of where Jennifer's book, Wild Egg, can be purchased here.

Find Jennifer on Instagram at instagram.com/wildegg21.

About Jennifer:

Jennifer is a Women’s Empowerment Coach, leadership development specialist, author of childfree novel Wild Egg, and spiritually-curious seeker. She currently lives in the North East of England with a house mate whom she met whilst volunteering at a Buddhist retreat in Scotland in 2019.

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And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you’re hearing!

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In this episode, host Keltie Maguire reflects on her conversation with Astrid Hurault de Ligney (Episode 42), about the complexities of motherhood and the feelings of regret that can accompany it.

This episode touches on...

• The key themes that Keltie observed in her conversation with Astrid, including how expectations might help shape feelings of regret, the importance of support, and the role of understanding and compassion in discussions about maternal regret.
  
  
• Feedback from listeners on this topic and Astrid's experience regretting motherhood.
• Keltie's personal views on motherhood regret, and some of the questions she's asking and is curious to explore further.

As mentioned in the show:

Tune into my podcast conversation (Episode 42) with Astrid Hurault de Ligney, here.

Read Astrid's book (in French), Le Regret Maternel.

Join an upcoming Kids or Childfree Workshop here: kidsorchildfree.com/workshop

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Check out our free resources here, or at kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources

And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you’re hearing!

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