Today we chat with author, illustrator, and content creator Emma Duval! You may know her content on instagram @millennialemma or heard of her online community "Childfree History Museum" already but Emma is not only a voice for the childfree people of her own generation. On this episode she shares with us her passion for storytelling and the lessons she has learned from the legacies of the women who have come before us. Check out her book "Unwed and Unbothered: The Defiant Lives of Singl...

In today's episode Vanessa takes us down the Pink Pony Road to learn about the life and legacy of childfree queer pop sensation Chappell Roan! From her humble beginnings in Willard Missouri to snagging a Grammy for Best New Artist her story is nothing but extraordinary and one that Devin is very aware of already! Can Vanessa do the story justice to a super fan like Devin? Give it a listen and tell us who you want to hear about in Season 6, links to her first performances below. Chappell Roan’...

Today's Reddit post comes from the subreddit r/whatshouldido and it's a doozy. He's 19, his girlfriend is 21. They just found out they are expecting. She is excited but he is terrified. What should he do and how should he tell her? Devin breaks it down from a young male perspective and Vanessa is sifting through the harsh truth comments. What would your advice to him be? Tell us your thoughts and don't forget to send or tag us in the online childfree topics you want us to weigh in on. Support...

Have you ever wondered where all the childfree hotspots are in the U.S.? This week we break down the Top 10 Cities with the Fewest Kids according to the 2020 Census. Join us as we rank, roast and rave about the best and worst reasons to live in each of these mostly childfree cities. Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

She's an admissions counselor by day, PhD student by night and childfree by choice 24/7. Today we are talking to the other half of the Rios family from season 5 episode 4, Clarissa! She walks us through growing up in Texas to settling down in Vegas and all the fun hobbies she has collected along the way. If you would like to be a guest on the show email or direct message us on Instagram or Facebook. Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

He's played heroes, lovers, and legends but off screen Andrew Garfield is just a chill, quick-witted Brit living his best childfree life. He may have left the Spidey suit behind but today Devin tells us how he is still swinging through life and how his childfree choice has changed over the years. Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

"We all have our big reasons for not wanting kids. Having time to sleep, being able to save extra money, fear of pregnancy, not wanting to bring a child into the current state of the world. But what is a secondary reason that makes being childfree a great choice?" That is the reddit question we are diving into today. For Vanessa it's all the PTA meetings and brownie bake sales and for Devin it's the dirty diapers and dog allergies haha. What is your underrated reason to not have kids? S...

Us: "Hey Chat! We don't have kids so we have all this extra time, what should we do with it??" Chat: "Let's make a podcast episode about it!" Today we are using AI for the good of all childfree people. How many people are childfree on dating apps? Are people without kids truly happier and better off financially? There are the hot topic questions we are digging into today. You don't want to miss it! Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

She's an artist and podcast host spending all her extra money and time at the Eras Tour and he's a man working in finance making sure they have the money to support her Eras Tour dream! In this episode Kate and Reed share their story of young love turned into a real life happily ever after and why they BOTH chose to go through sterilization. Check out Kate's podcast @planetaryprincesses and her art @katehughes.art and Reed? He'll find you when he needs to haha. If you would like to be a...

Comedian, Emmy award winner, television host but most impressively the son of Patricia. Today Vanessa takes us all the way to South Africa where the child 'born a crime' becomes the man who fights for justice. Send us your himstory/herstory requests and don't forget to tell us how you got your name! Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

You don't have kids but if you did, how would your parents show up for them? That is the rabbit hole Vanessa went down on reddit this week and today she is bringing all the hot takes from the r/Millennials. Send us your hot take at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com. Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

On today's episode, we dig in to what life is like before and after you become the "fun auntie/uncle" to your friend's kids. The celebration of new life and the mourning of a friendship that will never be the same. Today we talk about it all and how we have navigated the many seasons of life with both parents and non parents. Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

It's the first guest if season 5 and we're starting off with our friend and favorite human from O'Donnell, Texas, Izia! From a town with a total population of 800 to a city just over 3 million life looks a little different these days for him but one thing remains the same, his childfree choice. From RV'ing with his wife, puppies, and cats to studying for his CPA Izia doesn't have much time for kids let alone the anxiety that comes with them. Join us as we learn more about his life and journey...

A few days past Father's Day and we're taking a deep dive into the drivers of Formula One Grand Prix and how fatherhood has affected their overall performance. Does being a dad affect their performance on the track? What do the drivers have to say about fatherhood? Why are some of them remaining childfree? Devin breaks it all down for us in today's episode. What other men and women do you want to learn more about? Send them to us at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!&n...

Are you someone who does not have children because you spent your childhood raising yourself or maybe even parenting your parents? This episode is for you! Today Devin shares a post from reddit that hits a little close to home and how reparenting has affected his choice to remain childfree. Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

Season 5 is here! Today, we are getting to know Vanessa's partner, Devin, a little bit better. How does he feel about being the new co-host? What is he hoping to bring to the podcast? We are also chatting about what we have learned about being pet parents and how it has played a role in our childfree couple discussions and overall decision to become human parents. Head to the claiming zero Instagram or Facebook page for pictures of Trixie and send us your pet parenting stories at ...

As we wrap up Season 4 and our official 200th episode, we wanted to thank all of you for the continued support you've given us and being part of the community that we always wanted to foster. Whether we had a few listeners or hundreds, you showed up every week as we continued putting out episodes for the Childfree and Fencesitter communities! As we've always said, people change and that's ok because growth should be continuous. So with that, we hope you continue to show up for and support Cla...

Today we’re looking back at the past 4 years and over 200 episodes of Claiming Zero by breaking down the four episode types, including some follow ups to our most popular episodes! To continue following Daliyce after Claiming Zero, she’s on Instagram @Daliyce Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

On today’s episode we have the joy of chatting with Day 1 listener, Nia! She’s a dance teacher so of course her and Daliyce had a great time nerding out about dance (apologies in advance 🙂). We even got a surprise visit from her husband! Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

On today’s episode, Vanessa takes us through the life of a man many people around the world, both religious and not, know (of). He’s been a humble carpenter, Jewish preacher, and religious leader but he’s never been a father! Title: Did Jesus Exist? Searching for Evidence Beyond the Bible Source: Biblical Archaeology Review Link: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/did-jesus-exist/ Title: The Bible says Jesus was Real, what other pro...