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The other day, I was chatting with someone and we discovered we share the same “due date” for IUD replacement. I then mentioned that September 26 is World Contraception Day. Another lady overheard the conversation and asked if World Contraception Day also included celebrating not needing it. (She’s post-menopause.) We had a good laugh.
According to the internet, WCD was established in 2007. Skimming through the various posts by organizations that celebrate this day shows clear favouritism towards the having of children. “Where every pregnancy is wanted.” “Healthy families created by choice, not by chance.” The Power of Options is this year’s theme. I have yet to come across the mention of “not having children, ever”. That being said, access to contraception and the accompanying education is vital, regardless of parental status.
LeNora Faye, co-founder of Childfree Media Ltd.
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Childfree Podcasts: latest episodes
Childfree Media Podcast
In honour of World Childless Week, observed every September, we've released the Childfree and Childless Alliance panel replay from the 2023 Virtual Childfree Convention. This panel features Childless advocates Katy Seppi, Lilly Vercellotti, Jody Day, and Hollie Brubaker.
Childfree Wealth
In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss quitting your job. Many clients have come to us burnout with their job or simply wanting to make a change. After being in multiple client meetings, Bri started to notice a trend. If someone said they were unhappy with their job, Dr. Jay would tell them to make a change often in the form of quitting their job. After a few conversations, Bri jokingly said Dr. Jay’s new tag line should be “I’ll make you quit your job.”
Claiming Zero Podcast
This week Daliyce is sharing the Childfree life of a woman you probably haven’t hear of, but as a middle schooler, you probably learned about her work! Marie Tharp is the woman who mapped the ocean floor. FYI we’re back on Instagram with a new handle!
Over 40 and Childfree
Join Tracy and Nicole in Episode 31 of "Over 40 and Childfree" as they dive into another week of laughter, sharing stories, and exploring intriguing topics. In this episode, the dynamic duo starts by discussing their weekend adventures, and you won't want to miss Nicole's latest shopping spree at Temu - surprise, surprise! Tracy, on the other hand, confesses to her struggles with adulting, a feeling many of us can relate to.
Spinsterhood Reimagined
On today's minisode, I'm talking about self-compassion. Why is it that so many of us berate ourselves, judge ourselves, and punish ourselves, when really we should have our own backs? Why don't we talk to ourselves kindly in the same way we would a friend?
2023 Virtual Childfree Convention Panel Replay
Mental health is paramount and this panel will explore how our Childfree choice affects our well-being and gives an opportunity to debunk myths about Childfree individuals' experiences.
Closing remarks
Cody and I will be going live on Childfree Media YouTube on Wednesday, September 28th, 9:30 PM EDT for another episode of this week in childfree, where we react to recent articles written about the childfree lifestyle. And sometimes, the pronatalist agenda. Replays will be available on YouTube and the Childfree Media podcast next week.
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