Welcome to the brand new 1in5 Podcast, a space to explore all sides of leading a life without children, whether it’s by choice or by circumstance.
The show is hosted by journalist and presenter Geeta Pendse, who found the stories of childfree women are often invisible or side-lined. Geeta chats to guests from all backgrounds exploring topics such as social expectations, the biological clock, infertility, ambivalence around parenthood and embracing life, in whatever shape that comes.
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Welcome to the brand new 1in5 Podcast, a space to explore all sides of leading a life without children, whether it’s by choice or by circumstance.
The show is hosted by journalist and presenter Geeta Pendse, who found the stories of childfree women are often invisible or side-lined. Geeta chats to guests from all backgrounds exploring topics such as social expectations, the biological clock, infertility, ambivalence around parenthood and embracing life, in whatever shape that comes.
Social infertility and the transformative process of grief with Gateway Women Founder, Jody Day.
1 in 5 - Leading a life without children
49 minutes
3 years ago
Social infertility and the transformative process of grief with Gateway Women Founder, Jody Day.
Jody Day is the Founder of Gateway Women, a global friendship, support and advocacy network. Described as the Beyonce of childlessness, Jody’s Ted Talk “The Lost tribe of childless women” has been viewed almost 170,000 times. Her book “Living the Life Unexpected: How to Find Hope, Meaning and a Fulfilling Future without children” is what many professionals consider the ‘go-to’ book on this topic.
In this chat, we explore a range of topics including social infertility, the power of community and how grief can be a transformative experience with the right support.
If you would like to learn about Gateway Women, then you gateway-women.com – all the details are in the show notes. And they have a range of workshops, talks and resources, which are really worth checking out.
1 in 5 - Leading a life without children
Welcome to the brand new 1in5 Podcast, a space to explore all sides of leading a life without children, whether it’s by choice or by circumstance.
The show is hosted by journalist and presenter Geeta Pendse, who found the stories of childfree women are often invisible or side-lined. Geeta chats to guests from all backgrounds exploring topics such as social expectations, the biological clock, infertility, ambivalence around parenthood and embracing life, in whatever shape that comes.
