Taking Myself Off Mute to Help You

Welcome to the Childless and Moving Onward Podcast. I am Gail Miller, a life coach and physician. I am also a woman who is childless not by choice, but by circumstance. Join me in this first episode as I share my story of coping with childlessness. The podcast is designed for women who are childless not by choice, those who know someone in this situation, and also women who have chosen not to have children, as they all navigate the stereotypes and assumptions by society. I will be discussing the societal stigma and emotional challenges facing women who are childless not by choice and offer support and advice for thriving despite these challenges. Through this journey it is crucial to examine our thoughts and embrace our emotions without shame, forging a new path onward. Key Episode Takeaways: Society is a pronatalist one; meaning society in general promotes women having children. Our thoughts create our feelings. What others think of you is their business, not yours. There is no shame in being childless. Find full episode notes and transcript HERE. Learn more or book a free, no-obligation call to talk about what a coaching experience could look like for you HERE. Listen on YouTube, find me on Facebook or Instagram.

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A moment comes when the realization hits that this is what it is, yet we don’t want to deal with that reality. We’re feeling all these feelings that are uncomfortable; the pain, the grief, the loneliness. We sit with it all and then, at some point, we wonder “what do I do with this?” and “how do I find meaning?” You can understand the grief AND want to move on while carrying it. This isn’t about squashing the grief - that’s not possible. It’s about moving onward on a new path, creating a fulfilling life and honoring that grief. This podcast delves into the often overlooked but deeply significant experience of living life as a woman who is childless not by choice. There are many ways to reach this point - being childless after infertility is only one road. Often circumstances other than unsuccessful fertility treatments bring us to the point of unwanted childlessness. Whatever your path has been though, your pain and all the other difficult emotions are valid. Now what do you do with it all? Your life doesn’t have to be defined by the pain of childlessness. You create your own narrative. Through candid discussions and personal stories, my podcast offers insights, support, and guidance for navigating this unique path in life and thriving.