What does it mean to be childless in a pro-natalist world? Catherine, Cheryll and Emma explore the difficulties, the complexities and the ＜gasp＞ joys of living a childless life after infertility and pregnancy loss. Their fortnightly podcast, airing every other Tuesday AEST, explores all the facets of living as childless women, with tears and laughs along the way. Whether it’s through thoughtful discussion or deep dives into research and stats, you’ll leave feeling enlightened and inspired to embody your authentic, empowered self.
#Childless #Infertility #PregnancyLoss
In this special bonus episode, we give thanks to our listeners as we say goodbye to a phenomenal year. Unfortunately, The Barrenesses Podcast will not be continuing in 2025, but we’re so grateful to you all for coming along with us on this healing journey and hope that it has helped you feel less alone.
16 Dec 2024
Episode 15: Festive Grief - Interview with Grief Coach, Judi Johnson
In this week’s episode, we talk about festive grief with Grief Coach, Judi Johnson of Embrace Your Future. We talk about how to set boundaries with nosy family members, how to create your own festive traditions and about whether our positive perceptions of having kids at Christmas are actually realistic or not. You can join one of Judi’s Facebook groups at CNBC Grief by Embrace Your Future or CNBC Coaching by Embrace Your Future. You can reach out to her and find our more about her services at embraceyourfuture.net. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast
#Childless #Infertility #Christmas #FestiveSeason #Grief #JudiJohnson #EmbraceYourFuture
2 Dec 2024
Episode 14: Maternal Instinct - The Myth That Hurts Women
Cheryll Sneed explores the myth of maternal instinct, revealing how societal expectations harm all women, regardless of their parenting status.
18 Nov 2024
Episode 13: Let's Talk About Men
Catherine shares her survey findings on male fertility, debunking myths and misconceptions, and revealing men's attitudes towards male fertility and what they want to see change.
4 Nov 2024
Episode 12: Childless Book Club - Interview with Kat Brown, Editor of No One Talks About This Stuff
Kat Brown, editor of No One Talks About This Stuff, shares her personal experience with infertility and childlessness, shedding light on the varied and often unseen experiences of those who are childless.
21 Oct 2024
Episode 11: Interview with Counsellor, Sarah Roberts of The Empty Cradle
In this week’s episode, we interview childless counsellor, Sarah Roberts of The Empty Cradle. Sarah told us a bit about her story, what led her to counselling childless women and how the disenfranchised grief of childlessness can effect all the different facets of our lives. You can follow Sarah on Facebook and Instagram at The Empty Cradle and @theemptycradle, or head to her website, theemptycradle.com. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast
#Childless #Grief #Counsellor #SarahRoberts #TheEmptyCradle
7 Oct 2024
Episode 10: Navigating Pregnancy Loss and the Australian Healthcare System
It’s International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, so in this week’s episode, Catherine discusses the complex dynamics and dichotomy of the Australian Health Care System when experiencing pregnancy loss. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast
#Childless #Infertility #PregnancyLoss #Medicare
23 Sept 2024
Episode 9: Interview with Childfree Content Creator, Tiffany J Marie
In this week’s episode, The Barrenesses interview childfree content creator, Tiffany J Marie. We chat about The Bleeding Hearts Project, childless grief, choosing childfree joy, not fitting neatly into boxes, and handling negative comments. You can follow Tiffany on Facebook and Instagram at Tiffany J Marie (Morris) and @tiffany.jmarie. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast
#Childless #Childfree #TiffanyJMarie #TheSaucyTartSociety #TheBleedingHeartsProject
9 Sept 2024
Episode 8: Pets as Family
In this week’s episode, Emma discusses how pets are viewed as beloved family members and how this impacts our wellbeing. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast
#Pets #Family #Childless
26 Aug 2024
Episode 7: Interview with Aaron Gouveia of The Daddy Files
In this week’s episode, in honour of Father’s Day, we interview Men and Miscarriage: A Dad’s Guide to Grief, Relationships, and Healing After Loss co-author, Aaron Gouveia of The Daddy Files. We note that Aaron and his partner MJ now have children; however, Aaron has been a strong advocate for supporting men who experience pregnancy loss, and in particular, male infertility. We discuss how partners can support their male counterparts through infertility and what infertility and pregnancy loss is like from the male perspective. You can follow Aaron on Facebook and Instagram at The Daddy Files and @TheDaddyFiles. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast
#Childless #MaleInfertility #MaleFertility #MenandMiscarriage #TheDaddyFiles #AaronGouveia #FathersDay
12 Aug 2024
Episode 6: Childless Women in TV and Movies
In this week’s episode, Cheryll discusses how childless women are represented in popular TV shows and movies. She explores the good, the bad and the mixed, why representation matters and how it can be improved. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast
#Childless #TV #Movies #Representation
29 Jul 2024
Episode 5: Chronic Illness and Compounded Grief
In this episode, Catherine talks about chronic illness and how it can intertwine with and bring up grief and trauma, often compounding together. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast
#Childless #ChronicIllness #Grief
15 Jul 2024
Episode 4: Identifying as Childless
In this episode, Emma talks about identifying as childless and all the complexities and emotions that go along with the label. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com (mailto:barrenessespod@gmail.com). Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Barrenesses-Podcast/61558267685334/?mibextid=ZbWKwL) and @thebarrenessespodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thebarrenessespodcast?igsh=azF6ajJraHc5MGho)
#Childless #Childfree #Infertility
1 Jul 2024
Episode 3: Regret - A Deep Dive
In this episode, Cheryll discusses the research around regret and happiness, who experiences regret and why, and whether childless and childfree women feel more regret. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com (mailto:barrenessespod@gmail.com). Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Barrenesses-Podcast/61558267685334/?mibextid=ZbWKwL) and @thebarrenessespodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thebarrenessespodcast?igsh=azF6ajJraHc5MGho)
#Childless #Infertility #Regret
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17 Jun 2024
Episode 2: The Fertility Roundabout
In our second episode, Catherine talks about the various fertility methods and treatments open to people, the ethics around these treatments and when to make the decision to stop. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com (mailto:barrenessespod@gmail.com). Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Barrenesses-Podcast/61558267685334/?mibextid=ZbWKwL) and @thebarrenessespodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thebarrenessespodcast?igsh=azF6ajJraHc5MGho)
#Childless #Infertility #PregnancyLoss
3 Jun 2024
Episode 1: Our Stories
In this debut episode, Catherine, Cheryll, and Emma share their journeys through infertility and pregnancy loss, leading to their childless not by choice status. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com (mailto:barrenessespod@gmail.com). Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Barrenesses-Podcast/61558267685334/?mibextid=ZbWKwL) and @thebarrenessespodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thebarrenessespodcast/)
#Childless #Infertility #PregnancyLoss
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