society told me my life wouldn't be complete without a husband and kids. they were wrong

welcome back yall!! in this episode, i’m talking about choosing to be child-free, the pressure to get married in your late 20s, and the reality behind dating, relationships, and societal expectations for women.

we get into: why i’m leaning toward not having kids tbh the truth about “biological clock” pressure marriage, dating, and red flags no one talks about narcissistic patterns in relationships & how to stay grounded, why being single can actually be more freeing than you think. the loneliness of being “locked in” on your glow-uphow to stay aligned when your lifestyle starts changingthis episode is for anyone feeling pressure to follow a traditional path, navigating dating in their late 20s, or trying to build a better life for themselves without losing their identity.you’re not behind. you’re not missing out. you’re choosing your life intentionally.enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!Check out Bloom Pop prebiotic soda on Amazon! #giftedbybloom #bloompop https://amzn.to/3P6jaH9HELLOFRESH! Get up to 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life with my code HF-0449 https://www.filify.co/SHBn0Get $1000 off the health coach certification program I did with promo code STELLACOACHING , their next cohort starts in June!! https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263I edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtshop my new glo up merch!! https://stellarae.myspreadshop.com/instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraemy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjjoin my patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, merch discounts, behind the scenes, & more! https://www.patreon.com/stellaraepodlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id125561818200:00 intro: why i’m leaning child-free01:30 the pressure to get married + have kids03:00 why people actually want kids (vs what they say)05:00 romanticizing babies vs reality of raising humans06:50 dating experiences & why women are opting out08:30 freedom of being single & child-free10:00 societal conditioning & history behind expectations12:30 choosing your own path vs following the default14:50 hello fresh ad break16:00 influencer relationship tea + warning signs19:30 narcissists, “soul connections” & manipulation22:00 why you need to stay grounded in reality when dating24:00 love bombing vs real connection26:00 dating advice trends & why they don’t always work28:00 why being single is actually a blessing30:00 mindbodygreen ad break30:20 loneliness during your glow-up / lock-in era32:00 how to not feel lonely while leveling up34:00 friendships changing when you change35:30 outgrowing people & staying aligned37:00 summer loneliness, comparison & social media39:00 final thoughts: choosing yourself & your life#StellaRaePodcast