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Beyond Pronatalism | Finding fulfillment, with or without kids

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To have or not have kids is one of the biggest decisions we make in our lives, and yet how many of us know that we even have a choice about how we define and create our families? Beyond Pronatalism host Nandita Bajaj interviews women and men from diverse backgrounds who are courageously and creatively navigating pronatalism - the powerful pressures to have children - whether from family, friends, or the culture at large. Through intimate conversations, they discuss how they are forging unconventional pathways to fulfillment, including redefining what family means to them - whether that means being childfree or childless, having biological children, adopting or fostering children or animals, or creating close-knit communities of friends and loved ones.

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July 21, 2026

Therese Shechter | Joyfully Dismantling the "Womanhood" Script

Therese grew up assuming marriage and motherhood were simply part of her future, even though she sensed from early adulthood that neither felt right for her. It wasn't until she was 40, as she became a documentary filmmaker with her first film, I Was a Teenage Feminist, that she realized she was already living a fulfilling life. That awakening led her to examine — with meticulous research and a strong dose humor — the powerful influence of pronatalism in other films, including her most recent documentary, My So-Called Selfish Life. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript: <a href= "https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast/therese-shechter" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast/therese-shechter</a> Interested in being on the show? Submit your story here: <a href= "https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast">https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast</a>. About Beyond Pronatalism To have or not have kids is one of the biggest decisions we make in our lives, and yet how many of us know that we even have a choice about how we define and create our families? Beyond Pronatalism host Nandita Bajaj interviews people from diverse backgrounds who are courageously and creatively navigating pronatalism - the powerful pressures to have children - whether from family, friends, or the culture at large. Through intimate conversations, they discuss how they are forging unconventional pathways to fulfillment, including redefining what family means to them - whether that means being childfree or childless, having biological children, adopting or fostering children or animals, or creating close-knit communities of friends and loved ones. Beyond Pronatalism is brought to you by Population Balance - the only nonprofit organization advancing the rights and wellbeing of people, animals, and the planet by confronting pronatalism and other harmful ideologies. Visit <a href= "https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast</a> to subscribe, learn more, and submit your story! Episodes released every two weeks. Find us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and all other podcast platforms. Copyright 2024-2026 Population Balance

July 7, 2026

Nathan | Being Childfree: The Personal is Political

Nathan knew from a young age that he never wanted children, a resolve that only got stronger as he woke up to pronatalism in college. Now in his late 30s and in a committed childfree relationship, Nathan values the freedom that being childfree allows him — from reflecting in solitude and going on long bike rides with his partner, to enriching his political awareness and writing about social justice and animal rights. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript: <a href= "https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast/nathan" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast/nathan</a> Interested in being on the show? Submit your story here: <a href= "https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast">https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast</a>. About Beyond Pronatalism To have or not have kids is one of the biggest decisions we make in our lives, and yet how many of us know that we even have a choice about how we define and create our families? Beyond Pronatalism host Nandita Bajaj interviews people from diverse backgrounds who are courageously and creatively navigating pronatalism - the powerful pressures to have children - whether from family, friends, or the culture at large. Through intimate conversations, they discuss how they are forging unconventional pathways to fulfillment, including redefining what family means to them - whether that means being childfree or childless, having biological children, adopting or fostering children or animals, or creating close-knit communities of friends and loved ones. Beyond Pronatalism is brought to you by Population Balance - the only nonprofit organization advancing the rights and wellbeing of people, animals, and the planet by confronting pronatalism and other harmful ideologies. Visit <a href= "https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast</a> to subscribe, learn more, and submit your story! Episodes released every two weeks. Find us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and all other podcast platforms. Copyright 2024-2026 Population Balance

June 23, 2026

Elisa | Living with Ecological Grief

Raised in Greece by progressive, highly educated parents, Elisa felt little pressure to become a mother and ultimately chose a childfree life shaped by concerns for her own mental health and the future of life on Earth. We explore her work on ecological grief and why society often overlooks grief related to environmental loss and the death of companion animals. Dedicated to the protection of animals and the more-than-human world, Elisa finds deep satisfaction in the freedoms that her nomadic, minimalist, childfree lifestyle offers her. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript: <a href= "https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast/elisa" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast/elisa</a> Interested in being on the show? Submit your story here: <a href= "https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast">https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast</a>. About Beyond Pronatalism To have or not have kids is one of the biggest decisions we make in our lives, and yet how many of us know that we even have a choice about how we define and create our families? Beyond Pronatalism host Nandita Bajaj interviews people from diverse backgrounds who are courageously and creatively navigating pronatalism - the powerful pressures to have children - whether from family, friends, or the culture at large. Through intimate conversations, they discuss how they are forging unconventional pathways to fulfillment, including redefining what family means to them - whether that means being childfree or childless, having biological children, adopting or fostering children or animals, or creating close-knit communities of friends and loved ones. Beyond Pronatalism is brought to you by Population Balance - the only nonprofit organization advancing the rights and wellbeing of people, animals, and the planet by confronting pronatalism and other harmful ideologies. Visit <a href= "https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast</a> to subscribe, learn more, and submit your story! Episodes released every two weeks. Find us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and all other podcast platforms. Copyright 2024-2026 Population Balance

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What is Beyond Pronatalism | Finding fulfillment, with or without kids?: To have or not have kids is one of the biggest decisions we make in our lives, and yet how many of us know that we even have a choice about how we define and create our families?

Beyond Pronatalism host Nandita Bajaj interviews women and men from diverse backgrounds who are courageously and creatively navigating pronatalism - the powerful pressures to have children - whether from family, friends, or the culture at large. Through intimate conversations, they discuss how they are forging unconventional pathways to fulfillment, including redefining what family means to them - whether that means being childfree or childless, having biological children, adopting or fostering children or animals, or creating close-knit communities of friends and loved ones.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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