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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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June 8, 2026

Erich | Raising Siblings Ended the Desire to Parent

<p>As the oldest child, Erich spent much of his youth caring for younger siblings and cousins, and that experience squashed any 'parental instinct' he might have had. Repeatedly denied a vasectomy as a young adult, he endured years of frustration and several pregnancy scares before finally receiving the procedure that brought him lasting peace of mind. By his mid-thirties, Erich concluded that he preferred to remain single, and today he enjoys the freedom to travel the world for work and pleasure, building friendships and community along the way. </p> <p>See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:</p> <p><a href= "https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast/erich" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast/erich</a></p> <p>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>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About Beyond Pronatalism</strong></p> <p>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?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>Episodes released every two weeks. Find us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and all other podcast platforms.</p> <p>Copyright 2024-2026 Population Balance</p>

May 26, 2026

Molly Peacock | A Poetic Childfree Life

<div class="gs"> <div class=""> <div id=":sj" class="ii gt"> <div id=":si" class="a3s aiL"> <div id="avWBGd-53"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div>Raised in a chaotic and violent household, poet Molly Peacock knew from a young age that she didn't want to be a mother. Escaping the trauma that surrounded her, she developed a rich, internal world of poetic imagination fed by voracious reading and writing that would lead to her decades-long career as a poet, biographer, and essayist. An accidental pregnancy at age 38 led Molly to affirm her childfree choice with an abortion and tubal ligation. In her mid-forties she reconnected with her high school boyfriend and they remained happily married for decades until his death. Now widowed, Molly retains a deep joy for her richly creative and socially engaged life. </div> </div> <div class="yj6qo"> </div> <div class="adL"> <p>See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:</p> <p><a href= "https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast/molly" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast/molly</a></p> <p>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>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About Beyond Pronatalism</strong></p> <p>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?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>Episodes released every two weeks. Find us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and all other podcast platforms.</p> <p>Copyright 2024-2026 Population Balance</p> </div> </div> <div class="adL"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="avWBGd-54" class="WhmR8e" data-hash="0"></div> </div> </div>

May 13, 2026

Jenn | In Search of a Childfree Partner

<p class="sqsrte-large" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">After watching her parents struggle raising her and her siblings and experiencing similar challenges with extensive babysitting in her youth, Jenn knew that she didn't want children. But cultural narratives made her believe that motherhood was mandatory, pushing her to become engaged to a person who wanted children and wasn't right for her. Two years later, realizing that she was unwilling to compromise, she ended the engagement and committed to being fully honest to any future partner about her desire to remain childfree. Now happily married and childfree, Jenn and her husband enjoy exploring nature, developing hobbies, and caring for their companion animals.</p> <p>See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:</p> <p><a href= "https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast/jenn" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.populationbalance.org/beyond-pronatalism-podcast/jenn</a></p> <p>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>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About Beyond Pronatalism</strong></p> <p>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?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>Episodes released every two weeks. Find us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and all other podcast platforms.</p> <p>Copyright 2024-2026 Population Balance</p>

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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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