Why More Women Aren't Having Children & Why It's OK Not to Optimise Everything

Why are more women deciding not to have children—or feeling unable to? And are we finally getting tired of trying to optimise every aspect of our lives? Kelly and Louise discuss a BBC report claiming that 600,000 women are expected not to have children and the "heartbreak" often associated with that narrative. They explore the many reasons women choose not to have children, decide not to have more, or feel unable to, and what needs to change to better support those who do want a family. They also unpack the growing backlash against optimisation culture. Inspired by the internet's reaction to memes about Steven Bartlett supposedly "ruining" his life by drinking two glasses of wine, they ask whether we're finally rejecting the pressure to track, perfect and improve every aspect of ourselves. This is a women's podcast covering relationships, culture, health and modern life. Expect honest conversation, cultural commentary and plenty of laughs as Kelly and Louise tackle motherhood, modern life and the expectations placed on women today. Articles discussed: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz0jx2z2l41o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyv7211jljo Subscribe, leave a rating and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps independent podcasts grow. To support the podcast and help us keep the podcast going, you can become a paying member on Patreon. Your support is much appreciated. 📩 Get in touch: [email protected] 📱 Follow on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @frozenyoureggsyet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.