Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Claiming Zero
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| S5, E5: Friendship Before and After Kids | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:55:43 | |
On today's episode, we dig in to what life is like before and after you become the "fun auntie/uncle" to your friend's kids. The celebration of new life and the mourning of a friendship that will never be the same. Today we talk about it all and how we have navigated the many seasons of life with both parents and non parents. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| S5, E4: Meet Childfree Guest: Izia | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:35:48 | |
It's the first guest if season 5 and we're starting off with our friend and favorite human from O'Donnell, Texas, Izia! From a town with a total population of 800 to a city just over 3 million life looks a little different these days for him but one thing remains the same, his childfree choice. From RV'ing with his wife, puppies, and cats to studying for his CPA Izia doesn't have much time for kids let alone the anxiety that comes with them. Join us as we learn more about his life and journey to being childfree. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the show message us at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com or DM us @claimingzero. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 195: Making Childfree Friends | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:40:49 | |
One of the big reasons for this podcast is to foster community for people who are childfree and fencesitters. In today’s episode, we’re sharing our experiences in meeting childfree people in the real world and how to find people in your local communities! While we encourage you to go out and meet new friends, we remind you to be safe and trust yourself when meeting people from the internet. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 108: Meet Childfree Guest, Kendra | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:33:36 | |
When you think of the nomadic lifestyle, RV’s and the open road are synonymous. This week Kendra shares her incredible journey (thus far) with us and brings an entirely new childfree perspective to the pod. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 107: HerStory: Coco Chanel | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:32:09 | |
Coco Chanel was a milliner, business entrepreneur, couturier, mistress to many, and an anti-semite. You read that right! This weeks episode gets into all the juicy details of the Childfree life of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 106: Reddit Reads - Being an Aunt is Hard | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:29:01 | |
This week Vanessa has a Reddit post that discusses what it’s like being an Auntie, when you just don’t feel the vibes with your niblings… aka your siblings kids/nieces/nephews! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 105: Why Did Your Parents Have You? | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:33:59 | |
Obviously none of the Childfree people come from Childfree parents. But, what was their reasoning for having each of us? We asked our parents, and the answers are really eye opening and have us looking at our parents in an entirely different way! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 104: Meet Childfree Guest, Mike | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:36:02 | |
Our first guest of Season 3 is Mike from Chicago! He's a fence sitter who has graciously offered to share his story up until now. His journey will simultaneously brings tears of grief and tears of joy. Thank you Mike for being so candid Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 103: HerStory: Megan Rapinoe | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:28:29 | |
In our first Herstory episode of the season, we open with a woman who Vanessa promised one day to talk about, and today she delivered! Megan Rapinoe isn't just engaged to Sue Bird, she's also a pretty badass soccer player and social justice advocate. Enjoy this week's episode and don't forget to follow/rate/review/subscribe wherever you're listening. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 102: Reddit Reads - No Kids Menu | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:28:43 | |
Our first Reddit episode of the season is a good one! A NJ restaurant has decided not to serve children under 10 and the movement of more adult only spaces has begun! Be sure to show some love to Nettie’s House of Spaghetti and your two favorite podcasters with a coffee below ;) Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 101: Reasons to be Childfree - Divorce | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:30:50 | |
Welcome to Season 3! To start things off, we're going back to another reason to remain Childfree by Choice. But is this one really true? Only the research can tell us. Listen in and share your opinions on the topic with a DM @claimingzero or an email claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| EPISODE 100! | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:40:56 | |
We did it! We made it to 100! February 2, 2021, we posted the very first podcast episode. It was meant as a hobby & a way to stay in touch while living 1000’s of miles apart. We’ve built a community who we want to thank for being a part of the podcast and our lives! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Claiming Zero Request Hotline | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:09:03 | |
During our live recording of our 100th episode in Las Vegas, we want to answer some of your burning questions! Send us any questions you have from things related to being childfree to favorite pizza to deep burning personal questions! Post them to our Instagram or email us at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 194: Meet Childfree Guest, Dr Nicole | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:37:57 | |
Today our guest is Dr Nicole McGraw! She lives in Michigan and is a Childfree Ob/Gyn who happily advocates for her childfree community. When she’s not supporting all the women who come to her practice, she’s finding calm and peace with yoga! We encourage you to reach out to Nicole @coleymcgraw Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 99: Meet Childfree Guest, Devin | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:37:47 | |
Devin! We know him! After 2 years and 99 episodes, the infamous Devin is here! Vanessa’s partner and the mastermind behind the naming of Claiming Zero is chatting with us for our penultimate Season 2 episode. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 98: HerStory: Sandra Oh | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:27:44 | |
On today’s episode, Daliyce is sharing the life story (so far) of Sandra Oh! She’s had the acting bug since she was 10 years old and hasn’t stopped since! From film to TV to real life, Sandra Oh is a Childfree icon we absolutely adore! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 97: Reddit Reads - When Tragedy Strikes | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:28:15 | |
This week Vanessa found a Reddit post that she really connected with. Listen as she shares a personal story of a recent experience she and her family went through. Some life experiences make us thankful to be childfree and if you ever need a shoulder to lean on, we’re here! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 96: Childfree Holidays | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:32:44 | |
Happy holidays to all of our listeners! We’re in the thick of it and ‘tis the season for plenty of fun (and not always fun) festivities with friends and family. Today the girls are chatting about being childfree during the holiday season. Tell us about the good and bad happening in your life claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 95: Meet Childfree Guest, Kelsey | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:30:19 | |
This week we’re talking to Kelsey aka @DiaryoftheChildfree and we realized something many of us have in common. At first glance, we all thought we were alone in our childfree journey, but once we started creating our own content, we saw just how many of us are out there! You are not alone. We’re here! Never be afraid to reach out claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 94: HerStory: Sue Bird | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:37:48 | |
This week Vanessa is taking her shot (pun intended) at sharing the story of an incredible athlete. WNBA rockstar Sue Bird is maybe more of a fence sitter, but when your fiancé is Megan Rapinoe and your lives as professional athletes are always busy, kids are something that often take the back burner. Send us your Herstory suggestions with a DM @claimingzero and buy us a coffee at the link below Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 93: Reddit Reads - To Aunt or Not To Aunt | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:27:37 | |
This week Daliyce reads a Reddit post from r/AmItheAsshole and it’s a doozy! It has moms, newborns, selfish comments, childfree outcasts, and more! Tell us your thoughts on the post @claimingzero and don’t forget to register for our Childfree Weekend in Las Vegas! Buy us a "coffee" at the link below Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 92: Childfree News | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:30:11 | |
This week Daliyce and Vanessa break down some various news articles and topics circling the world of the Childfree community. If you've seen or read something positive, be sure to send it on over claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com and don’t forget to send some love by buying us a coffee at the link below Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 91: Meet Childfree Guest, Jordan | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:30:23 | |
This week Daliyce is flying solo but she's got a great cohost in Jordan, who runs the Childless & Childfree Instagram Violet_Unexplained. This week Jordan is sharing her story; a journey that began with being Childless due to Infertility to making a decision to be Childfree. Feel free to reach out and share your story claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 90: HerStory: Sarah Grimke & Captain Kate McCue | 08 Nov 2022 | 01:01:17 | |
This week Daliyce and Vanessa are each going to share a Childfree story of 2 incredible women. Daliyce will share the life story of Sarah Grimke, whose birthday is a mere 16 years after the birth of the United States of America. Vanessa went for a listener request, and shares the journey of Captain Kate McCue and how she became a cruise ship captain! If you know of a Childfree person whose story should be shared with the world, send us a DM @claimingzero or email us claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 193: HerStory: Maurine Dallas Watkins | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:51:37 | |
Today Daliyce is sharing the life and mostly unknown legacy of Maurine Dallas Watkins. She had a passion for writing and spent 8 months writing for the Chicago Tribune that included covering some sensational murder trials. Little did she know this would inspire a play, a few movies, and a broadway musical! This is also a story of how you really can't control your legacy after you're gone. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 89: Reddit Reads - Halloween as a Childfree Person | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:31:35 | |
This week Vanessa shares two Reddit posts from r/childfree about Halloween. Discussion includes who gets to celebrate, the expectation of decorations and giving out candy, and the reason why Vanessa didn’t celebrate as a kid. Share your favorite Halloween costume photos with us claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 88: Dedicated to the Fencesitters | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:34:07 | |
This week it’s time to show up for the fencesitters and get a better understanding of what it’s like to be unsure of whether or not you want kids. And we want to be sure everyone in our community knows, it’s ok to not know! We’re not here to convince anyone of one choice or another; we just want everyone to feel heard and understood. Tell us your story claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Don't forget to take our Childfree Weekend Survey on our Instagram page @ClaimingZero Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 87: Meet Childfree Guest, Diana | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:30:57 | |
On today’s episode we get to chat with Diana, one of our kindest and sweetest guests! She has made the decision to remain Childfree, but as a first generation Asian American woman there was a lot of pressure from family and the history of her culture that made the decision difficult to come out with. Let us know your story with an email claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 86: We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Program to Bring You… | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:34:49 | |
… a random episode in the midst of our busy lives and talk more about our IN PERSON CHILDFREE WEEKEND! Today we’re just chatting and catching up with each other and filling you in on what’s in store for our Childfree Vegas Weekend! Complete the survey using the link in our Instagram Bio Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 85: Reddit Reads - Look Both Ways | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:26:42 | |
SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t watched Look Both Ways on Netflix, do it before you listen to this week's episode! Vanessa convinced Daliyce this was a good movie so she watched it. She wasn’t the only one because Reddit also had something to say about it, so we joined the millions and chatted about it, too. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 84: Leaving a "Legacy" | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:30:38 | |
On today’s episode we’re discussing the concept of a legacy and what it means for people who are childfree. Parents (men in particular) often claim the need to leave a legacy is their reason for wanting offspring, but there’s no guarantee that legacy will even make a difference after you’re gone. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 83: Meet Childfree Guest, Josh | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:24:16 | |
This weeks episode guest is Josh from MN and Josh just recently got a vasectomy! We were so curious about his childfree life and what brought him to make the decision to get snipped. This is great info for everyone who is certain they want to remain childfree and we hope you appreciate his candor. But also, see a doctor for the facts and don't take medical advice from strangers! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 82: HerStory: Julia Child | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:32:08 | |
On today's episode, Daliyce takes us through the many accomplishments and fascinating life of Julia Child. She was a renowned cookbook author, essentially started the cooking show genre of TV, and lived one of the most extraordinary lives as a Childfree woman. Next time you take a picture your food or find some fabulous recipe on Pinterest, think of our gal Julia! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 81: Reddit Reads - Being Treated Differently Than Parents | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:29:02 | |
This week Vanessa has two Reddit posts for us! The first one is about being treated as less of an adult (or less mature) compared to those who are mothers. The second one is about celebrating the big and small milestones of our fabulous lives. DM us @claimingzero about an accomplishment from your life so we can all celebrate together! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 80: How to Talk About Being Childfree | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:28:55 | |
Today we discuss how we like to approach talking about our decision (and contemplation) around being childfree. Talking about ourselves and having conversations about life’s choices definitely varies on the individual. How much you want to share or keep to yourself is up to you and while we always want people to be respectful, it can be hard sometimes! Share your story with us claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 192: Reddit Reads: Fencesitter Regret | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:41:56 | |
On today's episode, Vanessa is sharing a Reddit post from r/Fencesitters. The topic has us talking about the regret some fencesitters may face after spending so much time on the fence, sitting with their indecision and what happens/how you feel when you finally “decide”. Surprisingly, we're also discussing why being 70 isn't really that old! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 79: Meet Childfree Guest, Margaret | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:34:41 | |
Are you or is someone you know on the fence about having kids? Margaret is here to help counsel and guide people towards making the serious decision about whether or not to have children. She never pressures anyone to feel one way or the other, but knows that it’s helpful to have someone help you along the path for counsel and guidance. Visit her website www.arekidsforme.ie and follow her on Instagram @arekidsforme Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 78: HimStory: Jack Daniel | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:36:12 | |
Jack Daniel? Thee Jack Daniel of whiskey making fame?! That’s right! Vanessa discovered that the distiller himself was Childfree so we’re getting a little history lesson about whiskey and the man we know on a first name basis. Cheers! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 77: Reddit Reads - Friends with Kids | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:33:12 | |
Today's episode asks whether or not Childfree people can have friends with kids. There are some strong opinions about this one, but honestly, it's up to you! Are you the kind of person who can handle all that comes with mom friends or would you rather not even bother? Tell us where you fall with a DM @claimingzero Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 76: Childfree Summer 2022 | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:40:09 | |
Summertime is the season for vacations and hot days out by the pool. Daliyce and Vanessa chat about how their summers are going and what it's like on those annual family vacations as Childfree adults. We’d love to hear about your summer so give us a shout claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 75: Meet Childfree Guest, Sarah | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:28:20 | |
Today we talk with student and childfree by choice listener, Sarah! She’s got a great point about the age of social media and her self awareness gives us hope that the future of our community is going to thrive! We appreciate what all generations have to bring to the table and we gotta say, Gen Z, you’re going to do just fine! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 74: HerStory: Ava and Kathy and Fortune | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:34:32 | |
On today’s episode, Daliyce shares the stories of 3 incredible women in various aspects of the entertainment industry! Not everyone who lives their life without children is as open about it as us, and that’s ok! These 3 women don’t have kids and we’re fairly certain they don’t want them, and that’s all we need to feel connected to them and the Childfree community. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 73: Reddit Reads - One For the Guys | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:29:31 | |
This week Vanessa has a Reddit post that asks a pretty good question for the guys! Since we’re both women, we put our two cents in, but really have no idea what men are actually thinking. We invite the guys of childfree status to reach out and tell us everything! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 72: Reasons to be Childfree: Biology | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:37:46 | |
TW: Todays episode talks about being pregnant and giving birth. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 71: Meet Childfree Guest, Marcia | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:28:52 | |
This weeks guest is considered to be a pioneer of the modern childfree movement (at least to us)! Marcia’s story is an incredible journey that played out in the public eye when 60 minutes approached her to “come out” as childfree to her in-laws on their show. Listen as she shares how her life has meaning and purpose and is so full of love that you’d think she’s never heard a “bingo” in her nearly 80 years of life! Follow her on instagram @childfree_guru Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 70: HerStory: Trivia! | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:25:26 | |
Vanessa listened back to allllll of our HerStory and HimStory episodes and came up with a fun trivia for Daliyce and the listeners. See how much you know or remember and rewind back to some of the incredible people we spotlight throughout both seasons. Tell us how you did and who you want to learn more about by emailing claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 191: Childfree Holidays | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:47:57 | |
Today's episode is all about how Daliyce and Vanessa have been spending their Childfree holidays this season. From gathering with likeminded friends to sharing Christmas morning with family, there's a lot of different ways to spend your holidays. Happy New Year 2025! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 69: Reddit Reads - Bringing Your Kids to Work | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:30:45 | |
This week our Reddit post is talking about those local small businesses that run underground daycares! Haha sort of… have you ever gone into a mom and pop shop and seen their kids hanging about? If they were well behaved and out of the way you probably didn’t pay them any mind. But if you experienced kids running amok at a coffee shop you might concerned. Tell us your thoughts on businesses moonlighting as childcare with a DM @claimingzero Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 68: Childfree Terminology | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:26:42 | |
Today we tackle some of the terminology related to Childfree living. From medical terms to silly acronyms to avoiding the nasty ones altogether! If there's a hot topic surrounding the Childfree community you'd like to hear us chat about, send over an email claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 67: Meet Childfree Guest, Jackie | 31 May 2022 | 00:30:52 | |
This week we get to see Vanessa fan-girl over fellow Childfree woman, Jackie Dives! Jackie has done what so many of us have thought about, but have never been confident or brave enough to do it: she created a Childfree Gift Registry! But it’s not about the gifts, it’s about the message and the artistry that comes from the eye behind the lens. We encourage you to support her in whatever way you are able and connect with her on Instagram @jackiedivesphoto and her Etsy Store JackieDivesHome. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||