{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63bf800aa264a700114ce3a8/649c77b751f2c1001162cf9a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Childfree Episode","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63bf800aa264a700114ce3a8/1680110865234-c2eb93d6c18cd86db6fef3d52b6a48ad.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Hi, it's me, Jenni, back with another thrilling episode of <em>Free Failing</em>. This time, I've dragged my friend Meghan Williams into the conversation. She's a harpist, writer, meditation teacher, yoga instructor, and most importantly for this episode, a proud member of the no-kids club.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Let's Talk Child-Free</strong></p><p>It seems that the world's default setting is to assume everyone wants a litter of tiny humans, doesn't it? But guess what? Some of us just don't! And we're totally okay with it. We dive deep into the <em>why's</em>, the <em>how's</em>, and the <em>good lord, really's?</em> of choosing to live child-free and the pesky stigmas that seem to chase us around (particularly women).</p><ul><li><em>Social Media Lies</em>: You know those adorable 'happy plaid families' you see on Instagram? Yeah, well, reality check: social media is a carefully curated fantasy. So let's peel back the filters and tackle the reality, shall we?</li><li><em>Generational Trauma and Choices</em>: Ever thought about breaking the cycles? We discuss how choosing to not have kids can be a conscious journey to neutralize generations of trauma.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Flying Solo</strong></p><p>Who says you need a 'better half'? In this episode, we're also chatting about the liberation and self-awareness that comes from being single.</p><ul><li><em>Relationships vs. Loneliness</em>: We dive into the dangerous idea of being in a relationship solely to avoid loneliness.</li><li><em>Personal Space &amp; Growth</em>: We talk about the importance of having your own space, even in relationships, for personal growth.</li><li><br></li></ul><p>Listen in as we recount personal experiences, drop startling statistics, discuss our fears, expectations, and the thrill of breaking societal norms.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Childfree by Choice Stats and Sources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2018/05/01/almost-half-of-pregnancies-in-the-u-s-are-unplanned-theres-a-surprisingly-easy-way-to-change-that/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Almost half of pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned</a> (Washington Post)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.unfpa.org/press/nearly-half-all-pregnancies-are-unintended-global-crisis-says-new-unfpa-report#:~:text=Press%20Release-,Nearly%20half%20of%20all%20pregnancies%20are%20unintended%E2%80%94a,crisis%2C%20says%20new%20UNFPA%20report&amp;text=%5BNEW%20YORK%2C%2030%20March%202022,throughout%20the%20world%2C%20are%20unintended.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended</a> (United Nations Population Fund)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/11/19/growing-share-of-childless-adults-in-u-s-dont-expect-to-ever-have-children/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Growing share of childless adults in U.S. don’t expect to ever have children</a> (Pew Research Center)</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with me</strong></p><p>Got your own childfree story to share? Shoot an email to <a href=\"mailto:jen.freefailing@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">jen.freefailing@gmail.com</a> or slide into my DMs on Instagram<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/free_failing/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @free_failing</a>.</p>","author_name":"Jenni Frase"}