Childless And Moving Onward

By Gail Miller

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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.

Episode Date
When You’re Expected to Pick Up the Slack at Work Because You’re Childless
Oct 28, 2025
When Childlessness Fuels Self-Blame About Everything
Oct 21, 2025
Feeling Forgotten By Your Family When You Are Childless
Oct 14, 2025
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice Isn’t Always Nice When You’re Childless
Oct 07, 2025
When Your Friends Have Children
Sep 30, 2025
Why Not Me? The Unfairness of Being Childless Not By Choice
Sep 24, 2025
Making the Least Worst Decision
Sep 16, 2025
Childless Not by Choice: Yes, I Have Feelings Too
Sep 09, 2025
When They Judge Your Grief
Sep 02, 2025
Why We Hold Onto Our Pain Without Realizing We’re Doing That: Emotional Realities of Being Childless Not by Choice
Aug 26, 2025
Why Now? I Don’t Know What Triggered Me
Aug 19, 2025
Finding Light in the Darkness: Coping with Hopelessness When Childless Not by Choice
Aug 12, 2025
Childless and Strong: The Resilience You Never Asked For
Aug 05, 2025
Childless Women Are Not Selfish
Jul 29, 2025
Yes, You Are a Woman Even When You Are Not a Mom
Jul 22, 2025
Memories That Are Bittersweet
Jul 15, 2025
It’s Not Being Antisocial, It’s Not Wanting to be Where I Can’t Socialize
Jul 08, 2025
Silencing Your Grief? Let’s Talk About Being Childless Not by Choice
Jul 01, 2025
What about me? I feel excluded. It feels like I don’t matter.
Jun 24, 2025
Assuming Every Woman is a Mom - Aaargh!
Jun 17, 2025
The Unseen Pain of Father’s Day for Women Who Longed to Be a Mom
Jun 10, 2025
The Power of Community - You're Not Alone with Carrie Brauninger
Jun 03, 2025
Tell Them to Put the Pity Away and Try Support Instead
May 27, 2025
Who Ties Your Laces?
May 20, 2025
Why Do We Need Validation?
May 13, 2025
Finding Your Way Through the Heartache of Mother's Day
May 06, 2025
"I Didn't Take Action”: Unpacking the Complexity of Childless By Circumstance
Apr 29, 2025
Unapologetically You: Celebrating Life's Unique Achievements
Apr 22, 2025
Unwanted Opportunity for Renewal; What if You’re Not Ready?
Apr 15, 2025
Childless and Coping: When Soothing Hurts More Than It Heals with Maureen Benkovich
Apr 08, 2025
Holidays Again? Navigating Societal Pressures Being Childless Not By Choice
Apr 01, 2025
When I Accept Myself Then I Can Work to Heal
Mar 25, 2025
Holding Two Truths, Life is Amazing…and Crappy
Mar 18, 2025
Challenging Your Beliefs About Being Childless and Recognizing Your Worth
Mar 11, 2025
Healing Happens in Your Own Unique Spiral Pattern
Mar 04, 2025
Curious Conversations: Alternatives to ‘Do You Have Kids?’
Feb 25, 2025
Childless Journey: Pain is the Equalizer Because Pain is Pain
Feb 18, 2025
A Woman’s Worth is More Than Through the Narrow Lens of Marriage and Motherhood
Feb 11, 2025
The Power in Sharing Your Story
Feb 04, 2025
Your Discomfort is not my Responsibility to Bear
Jan 28, 2025
Unplanned but Unstoppable: Embracing Personal Growth Without Children
Jan 21, 2025
Redefining Success and Worthiness in a Childless Life
Jan 14, 2025
Shattering Stigmas: The Journey of Childless Women by Circumstance
Jan 07, 2025
Embracing Life Without Children: Finding Fulfillment and Self-Acceptance
Dec 31, 2024
No Resolution New Year, New Rules: Childless Not by Choice Edition
Dec 24, 2024
Holiday Harmony: Setting Boundaries When You’re Childless Not by Choice
Dec 17, 2024
Rewriting the Holiday Narrative: Navigating the Winter Holidays Through a Childless Journey
Dec 10, 2024
Navigating Grief During the Holidays When You’re Childless Not by Choice
Dec 03, 2024
Grappling to Find Gratitude When the Nest Will Never be Filled
Nov 26, 2024
The Emotional Cornucopia of Thanksgiving
Nov 19, 2024
Hush the 'At Leasts': the Battle of Childlessness and Unwanted Advice
Nov 12, 2024
Recycling and the Legacy Dilemma: When Your Future's Not in the Bin!
Nov 05, 2024
Childless, Not Less: Standing Strong Against Invalidation of Your Pain
Oct 29, 2024
The Comparison Trap: Why Your Path to Being Childless Not By Choice is Perfectly Yours
Oct 22, 2024
Childless and Fearless: Navigating a World of Baby Bumps
Oct 15, 2024
Childless, Not Voiceless: Drowning Out the Noise
Oct 08, 2024
Pumpkin Spice and Is Everything Really Nice When You’re Childless?
Oct 01, 2024
Family is More Than Just Having Kids
Sep 24, 2024
Unplugged: Navigating Life When You're Not Connected Digitally
Sep 18, 2024
Finding Meaning & Purpose Through the Struggles with Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss
Sep 10, 2024
Healing Hearts: Embracing Creativity in the Journey of Childlessness
Sep 03, 2024
Unwritten Legacies: Leaving a Lasting Legacy When You are Childless Not by Choice
Aug 27, 2024
Who am I if I am Not a Mom? Navigating a New Identity When You are Childless Not by Choice
Aug 20, 2024
The Invisibility of Childlessness
Aug 13, 2024
Unchosen Paths: Challenging the Societal Stigma of Childless Women
Aug 06, 2024
Paths Unplanned: Understanding Childless by Circumstance
Jul 30, 2024
Navigating the Storm: Managing Triggers in a Childless-Not-By-Choice Journey
Jul 23, 2024
Different Spaces: Navigating Childlessness When You and Your Partner Feel Differently
Jul 16, 2024
Where Did the Self-Love Go?
Jul 09, 2024
Embracing the Unwanted: Redefining Acceptance in a Childless Life
Jul 02, 2024
The Negativity of Positivity
Jun 25, 2024
Healthcare Visits - A Little Thoughtfulness Would Go a Long Way
Jun 18, 2024
Does This Mean You’re Not Part of the Woman’s Club?
Jun 11, 2024
The Things People Say: I Want to Say F-You
Jun 04, 2024
Do You Have to Be a Mom to Be Capable?
May 28, 2024
Unheard Grief: Understanding the Pain of Involuntary Childlessness
May 21, 2024
Echoes of Silence: Navigating the Loneliness
May 14, 2024
Taking Myself Off Mute to Help You
May 07, 2024
What Does Childless Not By Choice Mean?
May 07, 2024
No, We Don’t “Get Over It”
May 07, 2024
“Oh Boohoo, You Poor Thing” - Really??
May 07, 2024
Childless And Moving Onward - Trailer
Apr 05, 2024