The Are Kids For Me Podcast
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The Are Kids For Me Podcast
This podcast is for you if are asking yourself 'Are Kids For Me'? And if you have already answered no to that question. I will be talking to a wide range of people in Ireland about their experience of answering this question, including people who have said yes, no and who still don't know. I hope yo...
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Elizabeth Joy
In the last of the current episodes, I speak with Elizabeth Joy, the creator of the Other Than Motherhood podcast. Elizabeth started this as part of h...
Jennifer Flint
My guest today is Jennifer Flint, a woman's empowerment coach and author of the novel 'Wild Egg'. This book tells the story of Holly and her struggle...
Caitlin Durante
I am so excited to speak with my guest today, Caitlin Durante. Caitlin is a writer, comedian and co-host of the amazing Bechdel Cast podcast, which di...
Dawn Llewellyn & Nicola Haigh
I am delighted to speak with Dawn and Nicole today about Storyhouse Childless. Storyhouse is a beautiful community and creative space in Chester, Engl...
Nicole Louie
Welcome to a new series of episodes to celebrate International Childfree Day 2024! I am delighted to start off by speaking with Nicole Louie about her...
Caroline Magennis
To celebrate International Childfree Day this year, I am delighted to highlight some wonderful new books on the topic with an Irish connection. I have...
Julie Cobbe - Wild Egg Review
Welcome to mini book club! Today, myself and previous guest, Julie Cobbe, are discussing the novel 'Wild Egg' by Jennifer Flint. We talk about the the...
Sisterhood - Childfree by Choice Meetup Group
I am joined today by four members of the Sisterhood - Childfree by Choice Meetup group based in Ireland. Founded in 2020, it now has over 1,000 member...
Robin Hadley
My guest today is Robin Hadley, a childless man, an associate lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and a founder member of campaign group Ag...
Jenny
Welcome to season 3 of the Are Kids For Me podcast. I took a break after season 2 but am delighted to be back with some special episodes. My first gue...
Louise Vance
My guest today, and the last for season 2, is Louise Vance. With a background in law, she is a writer, content creator and presenter. Her experience...
Tanya Williams
I am speaking to Tanya Williams about her wide range of work as a childfree activist and advocate. This includes her book (A Childfree Happily Ever Af...
Ali Wyllie
Today, I am speaking to Ali Wyllie, who runs the 'Childfree By Choice' account on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChildFreeBC. The aim of this account i...
Liam McCarthy
This is part 5 (and the last!) of the mini-series of 'Who will look after me when I get old' and we are discussing death. My guest is Liam McCarthy, a...
Jennifer Moran Stritch
Part 4 of the 'Who will look after me when I get old' series. My guest is Jennifer Moran Stritch. We have a fascinating and wide ranging discussion on...
Sinead Ryan
Part 3 of the 'Who will look after me when I get old' series. My guest is Sinead Ryan, a journalist focusing on consumer and personal finance matters...
Paul Merriman
Here, we explore the financial side of aging without children. I speak to financial advisor, Paul Merriman about the basic elements of understanding y...
Simon Forsyth - Childfree Writing Workshop
This is a brief chat with Simon Forsyth, who I will be co-facilitating the upcoming 'Taking the Road Less Travelled - Embracing Your Childfree Life' W...
Karen O'Neill
This is the first in a mini series of episodes where I will explore the question of 'who will look after you when you get old' from a childfree perspe...
Mark Heywood & Romy Park
I speak to two guests from 'The End of the Line' Podcast, Mark Heywood & Romy Park. Mark is the creator of the podcast which is a series of powerful s...
Julie Cobbe
In this episode, I have a really insightful and honest conversation with Julie Cobbe about her process of choosing not to have children of her own, as...
Selina Bonnie
My guest today is Selina Bonnie. Selina is an Indian/Irish disabled woman. She is an activist, lecturer and trainer in the international disabled peop...
Michelle Mayefske
My guest today is Michelle Mayefske, a birth and postpartum doula who works with families in the mid west of Ireland. She helps expecting parents navi...
Sheila O'Flanagan
I am launching season 2 of the podcast by speaking to international best selling author Sheila O'Flanagan. Sheila is happily childfree by choice at 63...
Dr. Amy Morgan
In this episode, I speak to Dr. Amy Morgan. She is a GP based in Drogheda and has a special interest in women's health and sexual health.
We t...
Patrick Freyne
In this episode, I speak to Patrick Freyne; journalist, author and musician. He recently published his highly acclaimed debut book of personal essays...
Kym & Rick
In this episode, I speak to Cork couple, Kym and Rick Kenny. We talk about how, initially, they had different opinions on whether to have children or...
Marcia Drut-Davis
I am delighted to speak to Marcia Drut-Davis in this episode. Marcia is a life long campaigner and advocate for the childfree lifestyle, as well as be...
Saoirse & Colm
In this episode, I speak to Saoirse McHugh and Colm Cafferky about what it is like trying to decide whether to have children or not, and being very un...
Emilie Pine
In this episode, I speak to Emilie Pine, author of the multi award winning book 'Notes to Self'. We discuss her movement through, and experience of,...
Jenny & Ann Blake
In this episode, I talk to Jenny and Ann Blake about their experience of making a decision of whether to become parents or not, both as individuals an...
Catherine O'Connor
In this episode, I speak to Catherine O'Connor who is happily childfree by choice from a young age. We discuss how this hasn't changed for her, what h...
Amy, Irene & Sarah
In this episode, I speak to three amazing women about their experiences of endometriosis and its impact on their fertility decisions. Amy now has a 16...
Catherine Costigan
In this episode, I speak to Catherine Costigan, the 'Alpha Female' professional MMA fighter from Limerick. Catherine speaks with great passion about h...
Ciara Meehan
In this episode, I speak to Ciara Meehan. She is an historian, lecturer, and author who is childfree by choice. She speaks about being very sure of th...
Joanne Ryan
In this episode, I speak with Joanne Ryan. Joanne is an actor and playwright, who wrote and performed a play called 'Eggistentialism', which was all a...
Bronagh Fleming
In this episode, I have a great conversation with Bronagh Fleming about her choice to be childfree. Bronagh is really interesting person, with a wide...
Introduction Episode - Welcome!
Welcome to the Are Kids For Me podcast. This is a brief introduction to explain what the podcast is about and what you can expect from future episodes...