The Kids or Childfree Podcast

116. Keltie Maguire on Advice for Couples at Odds About the Kids or Childfree Choice

"What if my partner and I want different things?" — that's the question we're tabling in this episode of the podcast. If you and your partner are at different ends of the

115. Maddy Lettuce on Opting Out of Life's Biggest Default Setting

In this episode, Keltie hosts childfree content creator, Maddy Lettuce, for a conversation about why its critical we question parenthood as the default life choice, and M

114. Paula Barnes on Raising Kids Abroad

In this conversation, Keltie speaks with travel creator, podcast host, and mom, Paula Barnes, about the intricacies of raising kids while living abroad. Hear them disc

113. Ali & Charlie Higgins of DINK Social on Connecting Childfree Couples

In this episode, Ali and Charlie Higgins, founders of DINK Social, share their journey as a childfree couple and the inspiration behind the app designed to connect DINK c

112. Tess Pereira on Changing Her Mind About Motherhood

In this episode, Keltie speaks with mom-to-be Tess Pereira, about how she went from wanting to stay childfree — to deciding to have kids.  You'll hear about: Why Tes

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111. Caroline of @elsewherewithcare on Becoming Confidently Childfree

In this episode, Keltie speaks with highschool counselor and content creator, Caroline, about her deeply personal journey deciding to remain childfree. You'll hear abo

110. Caroline Lee on Birth, Death, Psychedelics, and the Kids or Childfree Choice

In this conversation, Keltie is joined by Caroline Lee, a death doula and somatic therapist who supports women and couples with the Kids or Childfree choice. You'll he

109. Tina Martinez on Living a Simple Childfree Life

Keltie is joined by guest, Tina Martinez, for a conversation about Tina's journey to embracing her childfree choice — and why a simple and peaceful life without kids is m

108. Emmalee Bierly & Jennifer Chaiken of ShrinkChicks on Friendships Between Moms and Non-Moms

Keltie is joined by therapists and hosts of the ShrinkChicks Podcast, Emmalee Bierly and Jennifer Chaiken, to discuss friendships between moms and women without kids — in

107. Dr. Margo Lowy on Maternal Ambivalence and the Emotional Complexity of Motherhood

Join Keltie as she speaks with pyschotherapist and researcher, Dr. Margo Lowy, about the concept of maternal ambivalence and the mixed emotions that accompany the experie

106. Tyece Wilkins-Amadi on Cultivating Creativity in Motherhood

In our first guest conversation of Season 8, Tyece Wilkins-Amadi gives us a unique view into her inner landscape as a mom to toddler twins — plus how her experience inter

105. Keltie Maguire on Coaching Insights On Demand

We're kicking off a brand-new season of the podcast with some of the topic takeaways from our series of On Demand classes — plus, details on a big sale!  We'll explore

104. Keltie Maguire on Key Coaching Takeaways During Season 7

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 7 of The Kids or

103. Tonya Kelly on the Complexities of Being a Childfree Stepmom

In this episode, Keltie speaks with therapist, Tonya Kelly, about what happens when you're childfree by choice...but your partner is a parent.  Hear them discuss: Ho

102. Katie Snooks on Her View from the Fence

In this heartfelt conversation, content creator Katie Snooks shares her journey of navigating the the decision of whether or not to have kids, from the perspective of som

101. Alfonso Costas on The Transition to Fatherhood

In this conversation, Keltie is joined by 32-year-old Alfonso Costas — a new dad from Spain, living in Munich with his German wife and their 14-month-old son. Hear Alf

100. We Celebrate 100 Episodes Hearing From You

We're celebrating our 100th episode of the podcast by turning the mic over to you, to hear your journeys, the insights that helped you most, and the episodes that left a

99. Helena de Groot on Finding Peace Amid the Discomfort of Doubt

In this conversation, producer, sound designer, and creator of CBC Personally's Creation Myth podcast, Helena De Groot, shares her deeply personal journey of deciding to

98. Jordy Snyder on Overcoming Your Fears to Become a Mom

In this episode, Keltie speaks with mom-to-one and former fence-sitter, Jordy Snyder, about her personal journey through indecision to her choice to become a mom. Hear