111. Caroline of @elsewherewithcare on Becoming Confidently Childfree

In this episode, Keltie speaks with highschool counselor and content creator, Caroline, about her deeply personal journey deciding to remain childfree.

You'll hear about:

How Caroline went from dreaming of 3 kids, to thinking she'd have only one, to being fulfilled with none.
What it's like to navigate infertility treatments when you're still on the fence.
Navigating the societal pressures around this choice, including when all your friends are becoming moms.
How Caroline broke the news to her family and friends that she and her husband had decided to stop trying.
What helped solidify her decision, and why she's decided to start sharing publicly about her childfree choice.

(2:25) Meet Caroline & her Kids or Childfree decision (15:01) Trying for a kid, fertility struggles (25:40) Deciding to stay childfree (38:47) Navigating friendship groups (55:30) Embracing a childfree life (1:04:28) Childfree vs. Childless (1:16:06) Posting childfree content as an influencer

About Caroline:

Caroline is a high school counselor in the New York City public school system with 14 years of experience and a master's degree in counseling. As the creator behind @elsewherewithcare on Instagram, she shares content about life in New York City, travel, personal style, and her journey as a childfree woman. Through her personal experiences and professional insight, Caroline explores the complexities of choosing a childfree life and encourages others to live & find fulfillment on their own terms. By talking about the things many people are thinking but hesitant to say out loud, she helps normalize difficult conversations and fosters a sense of connection for those navigating similar experiences. Her content creates space for honest, nuanced reflection among childfree individuals and the parents and loved ones in their lives.

As mentioned in the episode:

Find Caroline on Instagram at instagram.com/elsewherewithcare.

Join our August Confidently Childfree Group Intensive that starts on August 4th.

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