Just in time for the holidays today I am reading a post from the r/childfree community that perfectly captures a childfree holiday nightmare. What starts as a Thanksgiving dinner quickly turns into that all-too-familiar interrogation we all dread having when this poster&apos;s aunt starts questioning her choice to no have kids. In this episode I break down why holiday gatherings are often a breeding ground for intrusive comments, forced opinions, and disrespect of childfree choices. I&apos;ll give you some tips on how to navigate these situations without loosing your sanity. As Christmas approaches let this be your reminder that being childfree does not mean you have to be open to debate. Share your holiday experience with me at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claimingzero">Support the show</a>Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

<description>&lt;p&gt;Just in time for the holidays today I am reading a post from the r/childfree community that perfectly captures a childfree holiday nightmare. What starts as a Thanksgiving dinner quickly turns into that all-too-familiar interrogation we all dread having when this poster&amp;apos;s aunt starts questioning her choice to no have kids. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode I break down why holiday gatherings are often a breeding ground for intrusive comments, forced opinions, and disrespect of childfree choices. I&amp;apos;ll give you some tips on how to navigate these situations without loosing your sanity. As Christmas approaches let this be your reminder that being childfree does not mean you have to be open to debate. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Share your holiday experience with me at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claimingzero"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;IG/FB: @claimingzero&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Just in time for the holidays today I am reading a post from the r/childfree community that perfectly captures a childfree holiday nightmare. What starts as a Thanksgiving dinner quickly turns into that all-too-familiar interrogation we all dread having when this poster's aunt starts questioning her choice to no have kids.  In this episode I break down why holiday gatherings are often a breeding ground for intrusive comments, forced opinions, and disrespect of childfree choices. I'll giv...

S6, E2: Reddit Reads, A Childfree Holiday Nightmare

It&apos;s the debut of Season 6 of Claiming Zero and these time around I am starting it off with a big update! This season Vanessa will be hosting solo. New chapter, same honesty. Starting with why your childfree-by-choice decision owes no-one any explanations. If you&apos;ve ever heard &quot;You&apos;ll change your mind&quot; or &quot;You must hate children&quot; or &quot;You&apos;ll never know true love&quot; and are not quite sure what to say back this episode covers each one and more! Give it a listen and let me know what your thoughts are on the new format at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claimingzero">Support the show</a>Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

<description>&lt;p&gt;It&amp;apos;s the debut of Season 6 of Claiming Zero and these time around I am starting it off with a big update! This season Vanessa will be hosting solo. New chapter, same honesty. Starting with why your childfree-by-choice decision owes no-one any explanations. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;apos;ve ever heard &amp;quot;You&amp;apos;ll change your mind&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;You must hate children&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;You&amp;apos;ll never know true love&amp;quot; and are not quite sure what to say back this episode covers each one and more! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Give it a listen and let me know what your thoughts are on the new format at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claimingzero"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;IG/FB: @claimingzero&lt;/p&gt;</description>

It's the debut of Season 6 of Claiming Zero and these time around I am starting it off with a big update! This season Vanessa will be hosting solo. New chapter, same honesty. Starting with why your childfree-by-choice decision owes no-one any explanations.  If you've ever heard "You'll change your mind" or "You must hate children" or "You'll never know true love" and are not quite sure what to say back this episode covers each one and more!  Give it a listen and let me know what you...

S6, E1: What Not to Say to Childfree by Choice Individuals and Why

Today we chat with author, illustrator, and content creator Emma Duval! You may know her content on instagram @millennialemma or heard of her online community &quot;Childfree History Museum&quot; already but Emma is not only a voice for the childfree people of her own generation. On this episode she shares with us her passion for storytelling and the lessons she has learned from the legacies of the women who have come before us. Check out her book &quot;Unwed and Unbothered: The Defiant Lives of Single Women Throughout History&quot; Available in the US now! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Unwed-Unbothered/Emma-Duval/9798881600037?fbclid=PAb21jcAM1wRVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxL5gTJFbxYirT1EPvgdNniwpHPpsdCBca0gvk-Fks4zBJKELHVb6Mx2wC2p_aem_UpUZzrG8ZIAnqhog0ATmbQ<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claimingzero">Support the show</a>Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

<description>&lt;p&gt;Today we chat with author, illustrator, and content creator Emma Duval! You may know her content on instagram @millennialemma or heard of her online community &amp;quot;Childfree History Museum&amp;quot; already but Emma is not only a voice for the childfree people of her own generation. On this episode she shares with us her passion for storytelling and the lessons she has learned from the legacies of the women who have come before us. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out her book &amp;quot;Unwed and Unbothered: The Defiant Lives of Single Women Throughout History&amp;quot; Available in the US now! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Unwed-Unbothered/Emma-Duval/9798881600037?fbclid=PAb21jcAM1wRVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxL5gTJFbxYirT1EPvgdNniwpHPpsdCBca0gvk-Fks4zBJKELHVb6Mx2wC2p_aem_UpUZzrG8ZIAnqhog0ATmbQ&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claimingzero"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;IG/FB: @claimingzero&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Today we chat with author, illustrator, and content creator Emma Duval! You may know her content on instagram @millennialemma or heard of her online community "Childfree History Museum" already but Emma is not only a voice for the childfree people of her own generation. On this episode she shares with us her passion for storytelling and the lessons she has learned from the legacies of the women who have come before us.  Check out her book "Unwed and Unbothered: The Defiant Lives of Singl...

S5, E16: Meet Childfree Guest Emma Duval

In today&apos;s episode Vanessa takes us down the Pink Pony Road to learn about the life and legacy of childfree queer pop sensation Chappell Roan! From her humble beginnings in Willard Missouri to snagging a Grammy for Best New Artist her story is nothing but extraordinary and one that Devin is very aware of already! Can Vanessa do the story justice to a super fan like Devin? Give it a listen and tell us who you want to hear about in Season 6, links to her first performances below.Chappell Roan’s cover of I’ll be home for Christmas  at 15https://youtu.be/hy_VqAoHhD0?si=OqK_ab2T_QmtezgDChappell Roan’s cover of Stay by Rihanna at 15 https://youtu.be/RgKAyhe8JNc?si=mSDCFIhn2zrAzC8s<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claimingzero">Support the show</a>Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

<description>&lt;p&gt;In today&amp;apos;s episode Vanessa takes us down the Pink Pony Road to learn about the life and legacy of childfree queer pop sensation Chappell Roan! From her humble beginnings in Willard Missouri to snagging a Grammy for Best New Artist her story is nothing but extraordinary and one that Devin is very aware of already! Can Vanessa do the story justice to a super fan like Devin? Give it a listen and tell us who you want to hear about in Season 6, links to her first performances below.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chappell Roan’s cover of I’ll be home for Christmas  at 15&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/hy_VqAoHhD0?si=OqK_ab2T_QmtezgD&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chappell Roan’s cover of Stay by Rihanna at 15 &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://youtu.be/RgKAyhe8JNc?si=mSDCFIhn2zrAzC8s&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claimingzero"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;IG/FB: @claimingzero&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In today's episode Vanessa takes us down the Pink Pony Road to learn about the life and legacy of childfree queer pop sensation Chappell Roan! From her humble beginnings in Willard Missouri to snagging a Grammy for Best New Artist her story is nothing but extraordinary and one that Devin is very aware of already! Can Vanessa do the story justice to a super fan like Devin? Give it a listen and tell us who you want to hear about in Season 6, links to her first performances below. Chappell Roan’...

S5, E15: Herstory Chappell Roan 

Today&apos;s Reddit post comes from the subreddit r/whatshouldido and it&apos;s a doozy. He&apos;s 19, his girlfriend is 21. They just found out they are expecting. She is excited but he is terrified. What should he do and how should he tell her? Devin breaks it down from a young male perspective and Vanessa is sifting through the harsh truth comments. What would your advice to him be? Tell us your thoughts and don&apos;t forget to send or tag us in the online childfree topics you want us to weigh in on.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claimingzero">Support the show</a>Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

<description>&lt;p&gt;Today&amp;apos;s Reddit post comes from the subreddit r/whatshouldido and it&amp;apos;s a doozy. He&amp;apos;s 19, his girlfriend is 21. They just found out they are expecting. She is excited but he is terrified. What should he do and how should he tell her? Devin breaks it down from a young male perspective and Vanessa is sifting through the harsh truth comments. What would your advice to him be? Tell us your thoughts and don&amp;apos;t forget to send or tag us in the online childfree topics you want us to weigh in on.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claimingzero"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;IG/FB: @claimingzero&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Today's Reddit post comes from the subreddit r/whatshouldido and it's a doozy. He's 19, his girlfriend is 21. They just found out they are expecting. She is excited but he is terrified. What should he do and how should he tell her? Devin breaks it down from a young male perspective and Vanessa is sifting through the harsh truth comments. What would your advice to him be? Tell us your thoughts and don't forget to send or tag us in the online childfree topics you want us to weigh in on. Support...

S5, E14: Reddit Reads - My Girlfriend is Pregnant but I Don't Want to be a Dad

What happens when society tells you, you have nothing to claim but "zero"? You make a podcast for the Childfree &amp; Fencesitter community.&nbsp; Vanessa is a reentry supervisor for a non-profit that helps men and women in prison rebuild their lives. Her partner Devin is a sports enthusiast working in live television as a director and volunteering at the animal shelter on the weekends. Neither of them have time or energy for kids and they are okay with that! For now. Join them every week as they share their hilariously honest life experiences living childfree in a world full of parents.&nbsp; Music by audionautix.com. Support the show and “buy a coffee or two” https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claimingzero Email - claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Insta/FB - @claimingzero

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