We're sitting down with Rachael Eckles. In this conversation, Rachael shares her journey to becoming child-free, her career evolution from law and bioethics to fiction writing, and her advocacy for women's health. She discusses the impact of her education and health experiences on her life choices, the importance of diverse voices in publishing, and her desire to empower women through her writing and publishing platform. Rachael Eckles discusses her journey as an independent author and publisher, emphasizing the importance of providing access to publishing for others. She shares her experiences in building Aphrodite Books, her motivations for writing, and the impact of her childfree lifestyle on her creative process. Rachael also highlights the significance of empowering diverse voices in literature and the freedom to choose one's own path in life.<br /><br />Connect with Rachael on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachaeleckles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> <br /><br />Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode — it helps people find the show!<br /><br />Merch is here!!! Get your merch <a href="https://dinkypod.myspreadshop.com/all" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NOW!</a><br /><br />Erika is taking a group of childfree travelers to <a href="https://trovatrip.com/trip/asia/vietnam/vietnam-with-erika-abdelatif-apr-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VIETNAM</a> — and it’s an artsy adventurer's dream itinerary! Buy your tickets while they last. <br /><br />Wanna get your finances in order? Use our link to sign up for a<a href="https://youneedabudget.a4xxmk.net/RGKmWX" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> FREE 34 day trial of YNAB (You Need A Budget)</a> and support the show. <br /><br />Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on <a href="https://substack.com/@dinkypod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Substack</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dinkypod/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dinkypod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> TikTok</a>,<a href="https://www.threads.net/@dinkypod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> and Threads</a> at @dinkypod. Follow us on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dinkypodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> YouTube.<br /><br /></a>If you have a question or comment, email us at [email protected]<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support</a>.