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Immersion
The Decision To Have Kids Or Not (Part 2): Regret & Pressure + Action step ideas
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In Part 2 of our deep dive into the decision to be a parent in the modern world, we move from the statistics to the emotional reality. We explore the fear of regret, the definition of legacy, and how to navigate intense societal pressure.
Whether you are currently weighing this choice or have already made it, I hope this episode offers you clarity and compassion.
In this episode, we cover:
The Fear of Regret: How to make the right decision for you by looking through the lens of existential philosophy.
Societal Pressure: How expectations vary wildly depending on where you live and your cultural background.
Redefining Legacy: Looking to historical mentors and role models without children, such as Barbara McClintock, Jane Austen, and Edna Ferber.
Action Steps: Practical resources and compassion for navigating the big emotions surrounding this topic.
This is a follow up to part 1 which is here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2318937/episodes/18450026
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro to Part 2
00:25 The Fear of Regret regarding children (Choosing Your Path)
07:02 Legacy: What Do We Leave Behind?
08:21 Interview: Navigating Social Pressure
27:17 Action Steps, Resources, & Final Reflections
📚 Resources Mentioned:
The Baby Decision by Merle Bombardieri
Motherhood: Is It For Me? by Denise L. Carlini and Ann Davidman
Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff
For more from our guest Madeleine: https://madeleinecrown.wordpress.com
Dr. Ana on regretful parents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuCNNBaacr4
School of life with reference to existentialist philosopher Søren Kierkegaar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8RPUJhULLE
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-a-woman/id1449553339?i=1000738312848
Vox article on how millennials learned to dread motherhood: https://www.vox.com/features/23979357/millennials-motherhood-dread-parenting-birthrate-women-policy
The kids or childfree podcast: https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/podcast
