How To Set Boundaries With Your Family (With Codependency Coach Jo Westwood)
In this episode, we’re diving into the topic of codependency. You might be asking yourself, what does codependency have to do with being childfree? Well, with some estimates suggesting that over 90-percent of the American population demonstrates some form of codependent behavior — childfree folks are no exception. So today, we’ll be talking to codependency coach Jo Westood on overcoming people pleasing tendencies in your childfree life, setting boundaries, and most importantly: how to deal with the toxic garbage your family will spew during the holiday season — especially around your choice to not have kids. Please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Wanna connect with Jo Westwood? Find her on Instagram, her website, or sign up for her weekly email series Codependency Curious. Donate now to support this show. Shop our merch.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.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
12 Dec 20231h 33min
Is Surrogacy Ethical?
Today, we’re going to be talking about the commodification of pregnancy. Specifically, we’re taking a deep dive into the complicated world of surrogacy: the process in which a person carries and delivers a child for a couple or individual. We’ll be learning about the different types of surrogacy, how surrogates are compensated (that is, if payment is even allowed in your state!) — and discuss if surrogacy overall is even ethical. It’s a heady one, but a good one. To learn more about surrogacy laws by state, visit THIS site. Donate now to support this show.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.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
28 Nov 20231h 6min
Childfree Intentional Communities 101
Is it just me, or do we all dream about shirking societal norms and living with our childfree besties in a shared, intentional community — something like the Golden Girls? In today’s episode, Erika and Kristen dive deep into why intentional communities might just be the answer to childfree living we’ve been looking for. We’ll be talking about the broad strokes of the topic: from types of intentional communities that exist, to the logistics around shared property, and more. To learn more about intentional communities, we recommend checking out the Foundation for Intentional Communities website.Donate now to support this show.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.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
14 Nov 202351min
Regretful Parents Part 2 (With Sociologist Orna Donath)
Our first episode on regretful parents was such a hit, we wanted to dive even deeper. In this episode, we’re joined by Orna Donath, a sociologist who probably knows more about parental regret than anyone on the planet. She is the author of the book, ‘Regretting Motherhood’ — which covers her study of 23 women on their experiences with regret over their role as mothers. You can buy Orna’s book HERE to read it yourself.To find the article on orgs to support in Israel and Palestine, visit CharityWatch.Become a monthly subscriber to support this show. 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.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
31 Okt 20231h 10min
Cultural Pressure To Have Kids (With Paranormal Expert Sapphire Sandalo)
To celebrate the launch of Season 4 and Halloween in one fell swoop, we’re joined by paranormal historian and expert Sapphire Sandalo. You might recognize her as a co-host on the Travel Channel TV shows like ‘Ghost Town Terror’ or ‘Paranormal Caught On Camera.’ She also has her own award-winning spooky podcast, 'Stories With Sapphire.' Additionally, October is Filipino American History Month, and as a Filipino-American, Sapphire shares her thoughts on the cultural pressures of being childfree as an Asian American.You can find Sapphire on TikTok and Instagram. Become a monthly subscriber to help support the show 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.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
17 Okt 20231h 27min
Hot & Unbothered In Your 40s (With Childfree Style Icon Dominique Baker)
The season three finale has arrived! To celebrate, we’re interviewing Dominique Baker, an award-winning skin and hair expert in her 40s who has been featured in WhoWhatWear, Style Canada, The Guardian and more. Plus, we catch up with Nick, one of the listeners we recently set up on a date via Instagram’s new app Threads, and it’s a WILD story. To shop Erika’s skincare routine: The Wayfair makeup organizer Olay Total Effects Revitalizing Foaming Face WashDr. Andrew Weil Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment LotionGood Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid ExfoliantBlack Girl Sunscreen Broad SpectrumIlia C Beyond Triple Serum SPF 40Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair Youth To The People Peptides + C Energy Eye Concentrate with Vitamin C and CaffeineOrdinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling SolutionPond's Cold Cream CleanserFarmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing BalmTo shop Kristen’s skincare routine: Vanicream Moisturizing Cream with Pumpderma e Vitamin C SerumColor Science Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Face Shield Classic SPF 50Sunforgettable® Total Protection™ Brush-On Shield SPF 50The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%The Ordinary Azelaic Acid 10% Suspension Brightening CreamDermstore Deep Cleansing Oil CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Midnight Recovery ConcentratePaula’s Choice BHA Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower ExtractTo shop Dominique Baker’s recommendations: dermalogica powerbright dark spot serumLa Roche Posay Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid SerumEltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46Become 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
15 Aug 20231h 25min
Answering Listener Questions ("How To Navigate Childfree Dating” + More!)
Listeners, today is all about YOU. This may be our third season, but it’s also our first season doing a mailbag episode! You all sent in a ton of great questions on Instagram — from how to deal with your childfree status in professional settings, to our best dating advice, to coping with in-laws, and so much more! 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
1 Aug 20231h 18min
AI Expert Warns: “Hold Off From Having Kids”
I know what you’re thinking: what does artificial intelligence have to do with a DINK lifestyle? Surprisingly, more than you think! In this episode, we explore a common philosophical question in antinatalist circles: Should artificial intelligence be given the ability to experience pain and suffering? Plus, we chat about recent statements from Mo Gawdat, a former Google X exec, on why he’s urging people to hold off on having kids as a result of the rise of artificial intelligence. You can find the New York Time’s story on if it’s ethically wrong to have kids here. To learn more about the discussion between Sam Harris and David Benatar, visit here. If you want to fuck around and find out about AI, you can try out ChatGPT 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
18 Juli 20231h 1min
