Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Claiming Zero
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| S5, E6: Reddit Reads: Millennials' Hot Take on Grandparents | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:55:24 | |
You don't have kids but if you did, how would your parents show up for them? That is the rabbit hole Vanessa went down on reddit this week and today she is bringing all the hot takes from the r/Millennials. Send us your hot take at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| 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 | |||
| S5, E3: Himstory The Fathers and Facts of Formula One | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:43:15 | |
A few days past Father's Day and we're taking a deep dive into the drivers of Formula One Grand Prix and how fatherhood has affected their overall performance. Does being a dad affect their performance on the track? What do the drivers have to say about fatherhood? Why are some of them remaining childfree? Devin breaks it all down for us in today's episode. What other men and women do you want to learn more about? Send them to us at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| S5, E2: Reddit Reads, How can I be a parent when I'm still reparenting myself? | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:49:01 | |
Are you someone who does not have children because you spent your childhood raising yourself or maybe even parenting your parents? This episode is for you! Today Devin shares a post from reddit that hits a little close to home and how reparenting has affected his choice to remain childfree. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| S5, E1: Pet Parenting vs. Human Parenting | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:53:07 | |
Season 5 is here! Today, we are getting to know Vanessa's partner, Devin, a little bit better. How does he feel about being the new co-host? What is he hoping to bring to the podcast? We are also chatting about what we have learned about being pet parents and how it has played a role in our childfree couple discussions and overall decision to become human parents. Head to the claiming zero Instagram or Facebook page for pictures of Trixie and send us your pet parenting stories at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 200: Thank You from the Girls | 11 Mar 2025 | 01:13:52 | |
As we wrap up Season 4 and our official 200th episode, we wanted to thank all of you for the continued support you've given us and being part of the community that we always wanted to foster. Whether we had a few listeners or hundreds, you showed up every week as we continued putting out episodes for the Childfree and Fencesitter communities! As we've always said, people change and that's ok because growth should be continuous. So with that, we hope you continue to show up for and support Claiming Zero as Vanessa takes the podcast reigns and moves it into a new chapter. Thank you all! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 199: A Look Back at 4 Years of Claiming Zero | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:55:28 | |
Today we’re looking back at the past 4 years and over 200 episodes of Claiming Zero by breaking down the four episode types, including some follow ups to our most popular episodes! To continue following Daliyce after Claiming Zero, she’s on Instagram @Daliyce Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 198: Meet Childfree Guest, Nia | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:53:50 | |
On today’s episode we have the joy of chatting with Day 1 listener, Nia! She’s a dance teacher so of course her and Daliyce had a great time nerding out about dance (apologies in advance 🙂). We even got a surprise visit from her husband! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 197: HimStory: Jesus of Nazareth | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:55:32 | |
On today’s episode, Vanessa takes us through the life of a man many people around the world, both religious and not, know (of). He’s been a humble carpenter, Jewish preacher, and religious leader but he’s never been a father! Title: Did Jesus Exist? Searching for Evidence Beyond the Bible Source: Biblical Archaeology Review Title: The Bible says Jesus was Real, what other proof exists? Source: History Link: https://www.history.com/news/was-jesus-real-historical-evidence Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 196: Reddit Reads: Can Incentives Convince People to Have Children? | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:43:21 | |
On today’s episode we’re heading into the future. Daliyce came across the subreddit r/Futurology where a user posted an article that discusses the offers of incentives around the world to try to raise fertility rates. As we find out, the incentives aren’t really working and are more proof the Childfree community cannot be bought! 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 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 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 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 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 190: Meet Childfree Couple, Jenna & Rob | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:58:15 | |
Today we had the chance to chat with Vegas locals Jenna and Rob! They’ve been married for 8 years and are some of the most self aware and emotionally intelligent people we’ve ever met! They’re pet parents to 4 fur babies and love to spend their time attending concerts and traveling. Follow their real life rom-com journey @jheathmoreno and @therobbeo and check out Jenna’s podcast “Tearin Up My Heart” Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 189: HerStory: Stevie Nicks | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:54:05 | |
Today Vanessa shares another listener suggested Childfree HerStory story! Stevie Nicks, front woman of Fleetwood Mac, has led an incredible life and she continues to wow us with her music and legacy. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 188: Reddit Reads: Grieving Grandparenthood | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:38:01 | |
Today Daliyce is reading comments from two different subreddits. r/boomersbeingfools and r/millenials both had posts related to the November New York Times article about the silent grief of parents who won’t become grandparents thanks to their Childfree children. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 187: Reasons to be Childfree: Time | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:49:54 | |
Today we’re talking about all the extra time Childfree people have in their lives! Or maybe that's another misconception about us and we don’t actually have any time because we’ve filled it doing things that bring us joy or hobbies or volunteering. However you choose to spend your time in this world living as a Childfree person is up to you and we hope it’s glorious! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 186: Meet Childfree Guest, Tamara | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:45:30 | |
Today we got to chat with Tamara about her Childfree life as a Librarian, and it was way more exciting than you might think! She’s a vegan Alabama native who lives with her husband in California and she loves reading and running! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 185: HerStory: Debbie Harry | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:56:58 | |
Today's Childfree HerStory comes from a listener suggestion! Daliyce is talking about the living music legend Debbie Harry, best known as the lead singer of Blondie. She's effortlessly cool and still rocking her iconic blonde hair and unique fashion. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 184: Reddit Reads: What Parents Want Childfree People to Know | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:47:45 | |
This week we're going behind enemy lines (jk) and getting feedback from the parents of toddlers. Vanessa is bringing us a post from r/toddlers where someone asked what parents want Childfree people to know and the parents came to play! While there's plenty of unkind comments, Vanessa is sharing some insightful ones and we're discussing how to build that bridge between us. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 183: Am I Childfree? | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:54:56 | |
Today we’re playing a game called “Am I Childfree?”. We give each other a scenario and decide whether or not that pretend person could call themselves childfree. Are we judging made up people? Maybe a little lol but we quickly realized there’s a lot of nuance in people lives and there simply isn’t a black and white way of answering that question. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 182: Meet Childfree Guest, Rachel | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:41:43 | |
Today we’re talking with TikToker @RachelandRue about her journey through an accidental pregnancy to finally getting accepted for sterilization surgery. Now she’s a Childfree content creator sharing her story and helping others feel less alone. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 181: HerStory: Florence Nightingale | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:36:12 | |
On today's episode Vanessa is bringing us back to our ladies of the 1800's! Florence Nightingale was a social reformer, statistician and founder of modern nursing. She refused to be married and instead studied to be a nurse who went on to train other nurses during the Crimean War. Her nursing style focused on personalized care and transformed quality health care as a whole. Her techniques can be found in her book, Notes On Nursing. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 180: Reddit Reads: The Obligation of a Childfree Auntie | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:33:56 | |
Today Daliyce is sharing two Reddit posts from r/childfree. They both discuss the expectations and obligations (or lack thereof) for Childfree aunts and uncles. What do we owe our siblings who decide to become parents and how do we navigate the relationship changes that come with them having kids? Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 179: How the Declining Birth Rate Affects the Childfree Community | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:59:37 | |
On today’s episode we’re bringing you news from around the world that includes proposed bills and potential laws that could directly affect the childfree community. From Russia to South Korea to the USA. Links below include the articles discussed, and while most are free resources, some may be behind a paywall. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 178: Meet Childfree Guests, Zak & Jenna | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:39:23 | |
Today, Vanessa got the opportunity to chat with Zak and Jenna about the very interesting and very factual childfree research they do! Note: Todays episode is solely hosted by Vanessa, as Daliyce was still without power due to Hurricane Helene at the time of recording. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 177: HimStory: Alan Rickman | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:38:30 | |
On today’s episode Daliyce is sharing the life and work of Alan Rickman. From Shakespeare and the theater to his breakout performance in Die Hard, Alan Rickman left us with a legacy of iconic film and television roles. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 176: Reddit Reads: Ask Men | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:46:42 | |
This week Vanessa gave Daliyce a choice between two great Reddit topics and r/askmen was too tempting to pass up! What will the men of Reddit say about their choice to be childfree and how detailed will those answers be? Tune in to find out. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 175: Becoming an Aunt/Uncle 101 | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:46:25 | |
Today we’re sharing some of our tips and advice on being a great auntie or uncle! Both of us have many nieces and nephews (aka niblings) spanning all ages so these are tested and proven tricks to bonding with all those kids we love! If you hate kids, this one isn’t for you. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 174: Meet Childfree Guest, Millissia | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:36:15 | |
Today we’re chatting with one of our badass listeners, Mellissia. She’s a powerlifter, nurse, dog mom and of course childfree! Enjoy our wonderful conversation and follow her journey @mellissia_ruth7 Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 173: HimStory: The Wright Brothers | 03 Sep 2024 | 01:00:02 | |
Today Vanessa is sharing the story of Orville & Wilbur, two brothers who were more dedicated to their pursuit of flight than they were of having children. They took ideas and concepts from other aviation inventors, and built and flew the world’s first successful airplane. Legacy without children is possible! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 172: Reddit Reads: Do You Regret Having Kids? Millennial Edition | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:37:28 | |
Today's episode topic comes from r/Millenials and gets down to the difference between regret and doubt. Parents commented honestly about their feelings about having kids and what they might go back and do differently. Childfree folks are providing insight into their well thought out reasons for not having kids and how they came to their decision. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 171: Childfree Summer 2024 | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:53:37 | |
On today’s episode we’re going to Big Bear, the Paris Olympics, and Michigan. Daliyce and Vanessa are catching up on all the happenings of summer 2024. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 170: Meet Childfree Guest, Cheryl | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:54:03 | |
Cheryl is one of the amazing people we got to meet while on our Childfree Cruise in Feb 2024! She started as a teen who imagined herself having tons of kids, to being a Fencesitter, to being decidedly Childfree. Cheryl lives in Canada and works in an assisted living facility doing hair for the elderly tenants. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 169: HimStory: Bill W | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:55:26 | |
Today’s episode is for Friends of Bill W. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 168: Reddit Reads: What If I Regret My Choice | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:46:57 | |
Today’s episode comes from r/fencesitters and tackles regret. Is it worth it to have a kid so you don’t have regret? What if you regret never having kids? There is never a way to know what your life would be like with both scenarios, so how do you come to a decision? We’re going to try to answer these existential questions today! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 167: Reasons to be Childfree: School Safety | 23 Jul 2024 | 01:15:03 | |
TW: this episode will discuss school shootings, bullying and suicide. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 166: Meet Childfree Guest, Andrea | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:50:52 | |
Our guest today is Andrea! She comes to us from our Childfree book club on Patreon and she loves reading. But our biggest fascination comes from the stories of the more than 300 kids her mom has fostered over decades. Follow her on IG @childfree_andhappy Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 165: HerStory: Miley Cyrus | 09 Jul 2024 | 01:00:24 | |
On today’s episode, Vanessa is giving us the Hoedown Throwdown low down on the life of the talented Miley Cyrus! From her start as Hannah Montana to her spicy past and fashionable present. Warning: Daliyce gets overly excited about one of her favorite artists and can’t control herself at times. Sorry. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 164: Reddit Reads: Communication Breakdown | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:47:41 | |
Today, Daliyce is sharing two different Reddit posts from two different subreddits that have the same theme: communication. We’re talking about a trend we’ve seen lately of relationships breaking down over people not having the emotional maturity to really communicate properly. Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 163: What if I AM Afraid of Dying Alone? | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:54:30 | |
We’ve all heard the Bingo: “you’re going to die alone”. And we all have different responses to that comment. But what if deep down we are a little concerned about dying alone? Today we get deep and unpack these thoughts! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 162: Meet Childfree Guest, Dilly | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:41:06 | |
Today's Childfree guest, Dilly, was suggested by you our listeners! Dilly is a flight attendant with a husband and 4 cute fur babies. You can follow her @childfreeblessings Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 161: HerStory: Sarah Paulson | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:49:57 | |
Once in a while, an actor comes across our screen and we can’t quite remember their name. But with good reason! They play such iconic and memorable characters that consume their identity, we forget they’re just acting. That is the incomparable Sarah Paulson! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 160: Reddit Reads: Pet Grandparents | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:34:58 | |
On today’s episode, Vanessa brings a fun topic about pets and grandparents. For some childfree people, having a pet is as far into parenthood they’ll go. But what about their parents? Do your parents appreciate your fur babies as much as you do? Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 159: I’m Childfree, but I’m Also… | 28 May 2024 | 00:45:34 | |
As childfree people, we know there’s so much more about each other than not wanting kids, so today we’re getting personal and sharing some of those things. It’s Q&A time! Share your responses with us, we’d love to know more about our listeners! Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 158: Meet Childfree Guest, Lisbeth | 21 May 2024 | 00:36:44 | |
This week’s guest is Lisbeth, a chronic illness warrior and caring advocate. Our conversation led to some beautiful discussions about living your authentic life and not being afraid to stand up for what you believe. Follow her journey @earl.grey.girlie Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Ep 157: HerStory: Alyssa Carson | 14 May 2024 | 00:51:56 | |
Today is one of those episodes about a Childfree person most of us have never heard of. But Vanessa delivered today with the life (so far) of a young woman willing to give it all up to join the mission to Mars! Follow her journey @nasablueberry Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com | |||