Claiming Zero
What happens when society tells you, you have nothing to claim but "zero"? You make a podcast for the Childfree & Fencesitter community.
Vanessa is a reentry supervisor for a non-profit that helps men and women in prison rebuild their lives. Her partner Devin is a sports enthusiast working in live television as a director and volunteering at the animal shelter on the weekends. Neither of them have time or energy for kids and they are okay with that! For now. Join them every week as they share their hilariously honest life experiences living childfree in a world full of parents.
Music by audionautix.com.
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Claiming Zero
S6, E7: Herstory - Queen Elizabeth I: Reigning Without an Heir
This week on Claiming Zero, we explore the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth I—one of history’s most powerful monarchs and one of its most iconic childfree leaders. Born into danger, crowned in turmoil, and reigning for 45 years, Elizabeth’s story is one of intellect, strategy, and self-determination.
We’ll unpack:
👑 Her upbringing in a fractured royal family, the shock of losing her mother at a young age, and her remarkable educational journey.
👑 Why she chose no husband, no children, and what that meant for a queen in the 1500s.
👑 Her leadership, legacy, and how her childfree life shaped an era remembered as the Elizabethan Age.
Whether you’re childfree by choice, circumstance, or a curious fence sitter, this episode celebrates a woman who redefined power and motherhood on her own terms.
Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com
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