Other Than Motherhood
A "feelings-based" podcast that seeks to expand the discourse around the decision to be childfree and an exploration on the influences and messages that impact our thinking, and all of the possibilities of a life that is other than motherhood. This Podcast series focuses on bringing unique perspectives and interrogating the difficult questions, as well as elevating the importance of identity for women who do not choose to become mothers.
Episodes
58 episodes
A conversation with my mum
For this episode, I invited my own mum to come and give me her perspective on my decision not to have children. She talks about her changing views, her reconciliations with life's curveballs and her advice for other would-be parents....
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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35:44
Population Connection
Join Marian and Olivia this week from Population Connection as they talk about the work their organisation does in educating and raising awareness on the REAL population crisis - and debunk some of the common mythologies about it in the process...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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50:56
The Conversation (non) Starter
"SO, DO YOU HAVE KIDS?" That question with a stranger or acquaintance, that, whether you are childfree or childless suddenly becomes a social minefield for you to navigate your way out of. Today, I'm speaking with Lisa Kissane, founder of Flow,...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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48:47
Financial Freedom with Bri Conn
Thanks to a slight issue in the post-edit suite there is no intro for this episode, so allow me to share one here... I have never really given a huge amount of thought as to the financial opportunities that not having children will enable ...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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35:47
Doing it Scared - childfree entrepreneurship with Laura Ericson
Listen to this week's episode (and the first one of 2025!) to hear all about Laura's story of taking the plunge and starting her own travel business. Follow Laura on Instagram at @lolawhiskeyFind out more about Laura's trip...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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33:20
A 2024 Christmas Compilation
Please enjoy these samples from the year that has been the Other Than Motherhood schedule! I hope these little soundbites provide you with some wisdom this holiday season. The sections are taken from the guests from the below episodes, in the f...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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34:15
The Fallacy of Selfishness
In this week's episode, we are unpacking the often-used accusation that childfree people (particularly women) are somehow 'selfish' for not wanting children of their own. I am visited by Kylie-Ann - the Relationship with Yourself Coach, who has...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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51:17
Friendship Recipes for Introverts
in this week's episode, I am speaking to Maggie Dickens, creator of Unapologetically Childfree and a childfree community champion. In this episode, Maggie talks about the secrets to finding and forging connections with your childfree people and...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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51:53
Thinking of You
Normal fortnightly episode scheduling will resume in two weeks time.
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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7:49
Policies for Cat Ladies
Hello! This week on the pod I am joined by Christine Erickson, founder of The New Legacy Institute. Join us to to hear Christine talk more about the work that they do to try and bring about fundamental shifts required in policies across the wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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35:53
Childless Cat Ladies and Gendered Perspectives with Ali Hall
This week, I am rejoined by Ali Hall, writer, childfree and just all-round fabulous person and the host and curator of the new "Life without Children' publication platform on Medium. You can read Ali's publication here: https://ali-hall.medium....
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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48:37
Your Stories - Rene, Kay and Lisa
New episode, new stories. This week, I'm proud to bring you Rene, Kay and Lisa to share their childfree journeys. The spectrum of what it means to be childfree broadens with every personal story I hear. I hope you smile, I hope you feel inspire...
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Episode 38
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24:43
Climate & Change with Josephine Ferorelli & Meghan Kallman
We're back after the summer hiatus and this week I'm joined by Meghan Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli, the two halves of Conceivable Future (https://www.conceivablefuture.org) to talk about the intersection between the climate crisis and family...
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Episode 37
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51:42
Others Like Me with Nicole Louie
Writer Nicole Louie visits the podcast this week to talk about the 14 years that went into the making of her newly released book, 'Others Like Me'. Wanting to explore her own feelings about having children, Nicole scoured the wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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41:33
Your Stories - Ann-Marie, Lauren, Lis and Angela
Dropping the final episode in this series of stories from listeners. A HUGE thank you once again to all of the people who took part and so generously shared their stories. Would you like to share yours? If so then please do get in ...
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Episode 35
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23:05
Your Stories - Hannah, Nina and Rute
It is a privilege to bring you another installment of Your Stories. This week, the incredible Hannah, Nina and Rute are opening up about their childfree journeys. Enjoy!
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Episode 34
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31:49
Your Stories - Sarah, Maisy and Molly
Welcome to the second installment of Your Stories - tales from listeners all around the world. A huge thank you to all of the women who participated and shared their perspectives and experiences from their child-free lives. It was t...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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33:14
Your Stories - Becca, Carly, Jerra and Jessica
I'm delighted to launch the first in a series of shared stories from listeners all around the world. A huge thank you to all of the women who participated and shared their perspectives and experiences from their child-free lives. It was t...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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32:37
"Fledging" with Rose Diell
PRE-ORDER Fledging today. You can be one of the first to get your hands on a copy of Rose's new book about a woman exploring the questions of motherhood by following the link here: https://renardpress.com/books/fledging/Listen to this e...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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50:36
Religious Inheritance with Dr Dawn Llewellyn
Listen in to this discussion with Dr Dawn Llewellyn, who talks about her fascinating research on gender and feminism within religion. We discuss the role of women within the church of christianity, and the far-reaching interconnectedness betwee...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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59:45
Campaigning for Change with Samantha Walsh
We’re back after a brief hiatus and this week we’re joined by Sam from the Non-Mum Network, whose story went viral last year after she decided she wasn’t going to spend yet another Christmas covering for her colleagues with children over the ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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56:06
Redux Reduced: Millennial Mindsets with Angela Gentile
This week, I'm bringing back some of my favourite parts of the conversation with Angela Gentile, creator of the Empowered Millennials media and coaching platform. Tune in to find out exactly why we think millennials are in quite a unique positi...
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36:42
Redux Reduced: Caitlin Durante Talks Tube Tying
Welcome to Redux Reduced - condensed versions of my episodes for a more on-the-go listen. This week, I've taken some choice parts of my conversation with Caitlin Durante, in which Caitlin talks about the experience of having her tubes ...
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33:33
My So Called Selfish Life with Therese Shechter
Today I am visited by Therese Schecter; the writer, director and producer of the documentary film 'My So Called Selfish Life'. Therese's film delivers personal stories and professional perspectives from people from all different walks of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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43:13