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
53 episodes
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
An Other Than Motherhood bulletin
No episode this week, but I did just want to remind everyone of my community episode! There is still time to take part and share your childfree experiences so please do reach out to me on Instagram at Otherthanmotherhood_podcast
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3:37
The 4-8 Scale with Childfree Millennial
Prepare for some absolute GEMS this week from Marcella, aka the Childfree Millennial. This episode contains all of the soundbites that will just make you go ‘Ahhhh, of course!’ Marcella has been creating space and building communities with chil...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:31:56
I Need YOU
This week I am putting out a call to action. I need you, the listeners to get in touch if you are interested in sharing your experiences for a special compilation episode that I am planning. Would you be happy to share your childfree story? If ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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2:53
Adventure Woman with Emily Chappell
My guest today is Emily Chappell, author and adventurer who's passion is exploring the big wide world on two wheels. In this episode, Emily brings her perspective on personal challenges, doing the things that scare her, and what ultimately brin...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:28:53
Learned Wisdom with Marcia Drut-Davis
One of the childfree trailblazers is visiting the show today! I'm honored to speak to Marcia Drut-Davies and learn more about her experiences in her own words, and much of the wisdom she has picked up along the way. We should all aim to be a bi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:17:35
Donating My Eggs with Charlotte Holmes
This week, I am joined by Charlotte Holmes, a proudly childfree person who is helping other women to become mothers by donating her eggs. In this episode, Charlotte talks about the process behind this decision, the practical implications of doi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:17:47