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The Guilty Feminist
The Guilty Feminist Redux: Not Having Kids with Sofie Hagen and special guest Susan Calman
Jul 31, 2023
Susan Calman and Sofie Hagen join the hosts to discuss the decision to not have children. They explore evolving perspectives, humorous anecdotes, and conflicting feminist experiences. The guests reflect on their own childhoods, the pressure and stigma faced by childless women, and the importance of open discussion. Susan Calman also promotes her book and expresses gratitude towards The Guilty Feminist podcast.
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- Openly discussing the decision to not have children can help reduce stigma and change societal views.
- Prioritizing mental health and personal growth is a responsible decision, even if it goes against societal expectations.
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The stigma surrounding not having children
The speaker discusses the stigma and pressure surrounding the choice to not have children. Despite being surrounded by progressive people, there is still a semi-stigma attached to being childfree. The speaker suggests that owning this stigma and openly talking about the decision to not have children can help reduce the pressure and change societal views.
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