Meet "The Girl With The List" (TikToker @z00mie)
Believe it or not, this episode marks Dinky’s one year anniversary! To celebrate, we’ll be talking to one of the biggest (and favorite) childfree influencers on TikTok. You may know her on the internet as z00mie, but she’s known as Abigail Porter IRL. Tune in to hear us chat with her about the origins of her mega-viral “free birth control” series on TikTok, the craziest things she’s learned about being childfree online, the “girl with the list”, and so much more. Be sure to follow z00mie, aka Abigail, on TikTok and Instagram. Become a monthly subscriber to help this show stay ad-free. Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support
4 Juli 202354min
Creating Childfree Money Goals (With Expert Dr. Jay Zigmont)
In this episode, Kristen and Erika are joined by Dr. Jay Zigmont, the founder of Childfree Wealth, a financial planning service that supports your life without kids. We’ll be talking about the basics of financial planning as people without kids as well as some out-of-the-box approaches to retiring that are exclusively designed for childfree lifestyles. While millennials may be in a sad state when it comes to financial planning and retirement, this episode is designed to help you feel inspired and ready to think *differently.* We also perform a riveting dramatic re-enactment of our comments section. Trust me when I say, you’ll want to listen until the end. If you’re interested in contacting Childfree Wealth, visit their website. You can also find Dr. Jay Zigmont and Childfree Wealth on Instagram. To listen to the Childfree Wealth Podcast, visit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yC4VzL0yGt757vhXZZQX4 Wanna read Dr. Jay’s book? Download a free copy here. Here are two articles he recommended from his blog, one on long-term care and the other on caring for elderly family members. If you’d like to read the article Kristen cites, visit Big Think for their article on ‘Will Millennials Ever Be Able To Retire?’ To review the top paying jobs we discuss, visit CNBC. Become a monthly subscriber to help this show stay ad-free. Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinkypod@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support
20 Juni 20231h 4min
Being Childfree Is A Legacy (With Author Ruby Warrington)
In this episode, we’re joined by journalist and thought-leader Ruby Warrington who recently published her fourth book, Women Without Kids: The Revolutionary Rise Of An Unsung Sisterhood. You’ve probably seen this book all over social media, but for those who are unfamiliar, Ruby’s latest book was intended to be a radical reframing of everything it means NOT to be a mom. Instead of continuing to paint women without kids as sad, self-obsessed, or somehow dysfunctional, what if we saw them as boldly forging a first-in-a-civilization vision for a fully autonomous womankind? As Ruby says in her book: “What if being a woman without kids were in fact its own kind of legacy?” We also read some of our favorite listener reviews and engage in a heated conversation in our Shit People Say segment about men saying “women have too many rights.” And naturally, we swoon over Internet Daddy Pedro Pascal. Become a monthly subscriber to help this show stay ad-free. Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinkypod@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support
6 Juni 20231h 4min
6 Misconceptions Of Antinatalism
Antinatalism. Parents and trolls love to talk shit about this controversial philosophy on the internet, but few truly understand it. Today we will be discussing the misconceptions that piss us off, debunking common myths, and setting the record straight on everything from if antinatalists hate kids to the belief that antinatalists are “pro-death.” In this episode, we also Dink Ourselves by reading YOUR comments on Instagram — and unpack a truly batshit series of comments from parents in our Shit People Say segment. To learn more about antinatalism, read the FAQs. You can find New Yorker’s profile of antinatalism and David Benatar HERE. Become a monthly subscriber to help this show stay ad-free. Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinkypod@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support
23 Maj 202358min
Childfree Not By Choice (With Content Creator Tiffany J. Marie)
For many women, a childfree life isn’t a choice. According to the CDC, nearly 20% of women are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying. The inability to have a child affects 6.7 million women in the U.S. — about 11% of the reproductive-age population. That’s why today, we’re talking about those who are childless — rather than childfree — from the struggle to get pregnant to how to overcome the grief process. In this episode, we’re joined by content creator Tiffany J. Marie to hear about her journey with infertility. Tiffany lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband Phil and their two cats, Audrey and Luna. Her writing can be found on Instagram and Medium. Her online community is a place that strives to create a positive atmosphere for childfree and childless people to connect and engage. Thank you to Jessica in Austin, TX for sending in your listener question! Want to send us a question or comment? Email us at dinkypod@gmail.com. To read the article about Brooke Shields and her mom from our Shit Celebs Say segment, visit People.com Become a monthly subscriber to help this show stay ad-free! Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinkypod@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support
9 Maj 20231h 1min
Regretful Parents, Part 1 of Many
Did you know that Reddit’s Regretful Parents subreddit has over 72k members? Today’s episode covers the topic of regretful parenting — a doozy of a subject! While it may be taboo, there are more and more parents coming clean about their lived experiences, whether it’s through social research or social media forums like Reddit. In this episode, we talk about the primary reasons parents regret, the sociology behind it all — and more. Read Newsweek's piece titled, 'I Regret Having Children': The Moms United In An Uncomfortable Truth' Tap this link to purchase a copy of Orna Donath’s book, Regretting Motherhood. To read the article from our Shit Parents Say segment, tap here. To support this show, click here. Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinkypod@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support
25 Apr 202352min
Can Astrology Predict If You’re Childfree? (With Astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo)
If you’ve downloaded the Co-Star app or asked a Tinder date what time they were born, today’s episode is for you. In this episode, we’ll be talking about the intersection of astrology and family planning (or, rather, planning to not have a family) with our special guest, astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo. With more than twenty-five years of experience as a consulting Astrologer & psychic medium, Jessica Lanyadoo believes no topic is off limits or unworthy of kindness. Lanyadoo has lectured extensively and is the host of the popular twice weekly Astrology + Advice show, Ghost of a Podcast, the author of Astrology For Real Relationships, and the creator of the astrology pro-tool, Astrology for Days. She can also be found all over the internet and at lovelanyadoo.com To sign up for Jessica’s class The Moon In You on April 16th, click here. To get a copy of the book ‘The Road’ by Cormac McCarthy, visit Bookshop.org. To support this show, tap here. Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinkypod@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support
11 Apr 20231h 16min
What It’s Really Like To Get Sterilized (With TikTok Star Rachel Diamond)
On this Season 2 finale, we’re joined by TikTok star Rachel Diamond, known by her handle @rachelandrue. She is an actor, writer, and fellow podcaster who is vocally childfree and sterilized. With more than 118,000 followers to date, she joins us to chat through everything from her sterilization journey to life as a childfree content creator. You can access the Childfree Doctors thread HERE. For more information on the Sterilization Preparations Binder resource, visit THIS link. Dr. Danielle from Episode 9 also offered: Physicians performing vasectomiesGynecologists who will perform a tubal sterilization Join us in playing Smash or Pass, Disney men edition. To learn more about the illustrious Jeff Conaway, visit his Wikipedia. To support this show, visit Anchor.com Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinkypod@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support
21 Feb 202357min
