Should I have kids?
If you're on the fence about whether or not to have kids, this is your podcast. Each week, host and Clarity Coach, Keltie Maguire, will interview a wide-ranging host of different voices — from best-selling authors to outdoor adventurers to health experts — about their personal Kids or Childfree decision and the topics that run alongside this choice.
From new and long-time moms to the currently ambivalent to those who are childfree by choice, you'll get to hear the answers to all the questions you can't seem to get straight answers on. What's it really like being a parent? What happens to childfree people when they get old? Do people who don't have kids regret it? Can you ever really be ready to have a child? And perhaps most importantly: How can I make my own Kids or Childfree decision?
Latest episodes
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119. The Mic is Turned: Keltie in the Hot Seat for Season 8 & More
In this wrap-up episode of Season 8 of the podcast, Keltie is interviewed by her marketing assistant, Nicole. Tune in to hear them talk about Season 8 highlights, what el
Sep 23 57 min
118. Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT on Navigating the Kids or Childfree Choice as a Couple
In this episode, Keltie is chatting with couples therapist, Elizabeth Earnshaw (a.k.a. @lizlistens on social media) all about how couples can discuss and navigate the cho
Sep 16 46 min
117. Helen Krug von Nidda on Closing the Fulfillment Gap
In this conversation, Keltie is speaking with executive coach, career counsellor, and international speaker, Helen Krug von Nida about her brand-new book, Closing the Ful
Sep 9 54 min
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
Sep 2 37 min
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
Aug 25 1 h 12 min
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
Aug 19 1 h 10 min
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
Aug 11 1 h 02 min
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
Aug 5 1 h 03 min
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Jul 17 1 min
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
Jul 8 1 h 25 min
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
Jul 1 1 h 08 min
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
Jun 24 1 h 01 min
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
Jun 17 53 min
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
Jun 10 58 min
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
Jun 3 1 h 01 min
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
May 30 19 min
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
Apr 29 32 min
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
Apr 22 1 h 07 min
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
Apr 15 1 h 04 min
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.
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Apr 8 1 h 00 min
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A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
Keltie is an exceptionally warm and insightful host who turns every conversation into something intimate, honest, and deeply engaging. She has a rare ability to truly listen, drawing out her guests’ stories with care and curiosity so each episode feels both personal and profoundly human.
I especially loved the episode featuring my cousin Eleanor and her husband’s journey through IVF, their decision to embrace a childfree life, to becoming dog parents ~ to the unexpected surprise of becoming pregnant at 44 after years of struggles and stress. Keltie handles these stories with remarkable sensitivity, capturing both the hard stuff and the hope without ever losing the emotional thread.
This podcast stands out for its authenticity and heart. Whether the topic is infertility, choosing to be childfree, or becoming a parent later in life, Keltie approaches every conversation with compassion and genuine curiosity. Highly recommend.
miyeyosh79 · Aug 2026
Keltie does an amazing job of compassionately holding space for all sides of the decision to become a parent or not. She’s a great interviewer and listener. This platform for various perspectives and life experiences is so rich in information. Her podcast and social media contributed to my own decision.
tp2869 · Aug 2026
I wish I had found this podcast years ago when I started trying to figure out whether I wanted kids. In our culture, it’s uncommon to find honest and diverse testimonies of people who decided to have kids and people who are childfree.
In this podcast, there are so many stories worth listening to, and while one learns that others share some of one’s experiences, one also gets to understand and gain a deep appreciation for those who pursue different paths.
I honestly recommend this podcast also to people who already have children, and just to everyone. It’s that good!
GerberaVerde17 · Jul 2026
I have listened to nearly all of this podcast and strongly recommend it for anyone who is seeking new and well-rounded perspectives on either childfree life or life with kids. I appreciate Keltie’s style and how she brings in so many people with diverse experiences and perspectives. I always walk away with 1-2 bits that stay with me.
Kellyalysia · Jul 2026
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