
 LOVERS by shan
 LOVERS by shan S1 Ep101: A Therapist and Her Husband Chose To Be Childfree. Here's Why feat. Vanessa and Xander Marin
 Dec 6, 2023 
 Join therapist Vanessa and her husband Xander as they share why they chose to remain childfree. They discuss their unconventional decision, the struggles of societal expectations, and the importance of embracing multiple truths. Explore their ongoing conversation and experiences on this topic, along with addressing judgment and stigma. Plus, hear about the pressure faced by parents and the reactions they received when revealing their decision. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Choosing to be Childfree 
 01:48 • 6min 
 Challenging Societal Expectations 
 08:12 • 10min 
 Choosing to Be Childfree: A Personal Journey 
 18:20 • 5min 
 Embracing Multiple Truths and Honoring Joy and Grief 
 23:27 • 8min 
 Exploring the Decision to be Childfree and Addressing Judgment 
 31:17 • 5min 
 Embracing the Decision to Have Children 
 35:52 • 5min 
 Honoring Intuition, Relationship Resources, and a Preview of Next Week 
 41:12 • 6min 
