Choose The Bear

In this episode of Choose the Bear , I talk with Abby Reyes—activist, climate justice leader, and author of the powerful new memoir Truth Demands: A Memoir of Murder, Oil Wars, and the Rise of Climate Justice . We explore how Abby transformed personal tragedy into global activism, the devastating impact of climate change and Big Oil on Indigenous communities, and her journey as a woman rising into...

In this episode of Choose the Bear , I talk with Kathleen Moss—a powerful voice and advocate who shares her breast cancer journey with honesty and heart. Kathleen speaks openly about living with a mastectomy, navigating life after diagnosis, and how she found joy and purpose, including adopting a foster child as a single mother. Her story is one of resilience, empowerment, and choosing your own pa...

In this episode of Choose the Bear, I sit down with Shani Silver—one of the original voices redefining single life. Shani is the creator of the legendary podcast A Single Serving , author of the game-changing book A Single Revolution , and writer of two insightful Substacks about solo living and self-worth. We dive into reframing singlehood, practicing self-forgiveness, and what it means to build...

Our second London episode! It was so fun to chat with Radhika Sanghani about her fantastic books, her incredible writing career, and her experience with total honesty. This is a great episode to inspire you to write that book you've been dreaming about or learn how to combine your passions to blend them seamlessly into your life. Enjoy! Questions? Want to share your story? Email choosethebearpod@g...

Hello from London! I was so lucky to hang out with Charlie Bonner while I was in London and we recorded this episode while having tea in my room at Soho House like proper English podcasters. Charlie is a brilliant activist and publicist who made a huge move Texas to London and is now living a fabulous life with lots of biscuits and gay mens choiring. Charlie is better at building community than al...

Let's talk about money! Single and childfree people have specific concerns when it comes to living on a single income, saving for retirement, and so much more. Luckily, Dr. Jay Zigmont is the expert when it comes to childfree money and he kindly joined our pod to give us some tips and advice. I can't recommend his book enough, The Childfree Guide to Life and Money , and I hope you'll enjoy this po...

Dulce Vasquez is a bright, energetic presence, a courageous woman who took the plunge to run for office, and an inspirational figure who is truly living her best DINK life. It was so much fun talking to Dulce and I hope this episode inspires you. This is a great one to share with anyone who may need some inspiration to start living their best life! Questions? Want to share your story? Email choose...

This week we're talking about national security and why we need more women and people from disinvested communities (a Laurenism that I have stolen!) in national security with CEO of Girl Security , Lauren Bean Buitta. We also talk about how we define national security and the extremely cool art exhibition they sponsored, What We Carry . Donate to Girl Security! Questions? Want to share your story?...

I was so thrilled to speak with author and lovely human Nicole Louie , whose new book Others Like Me , tells the stories of childfree women all over the world. It's a wonderful look at how many different paths have lead to women choosing the childfree life. I hope you enjoy this episode and definitely buy Nicole's book! Don't forget to rate and review! Questions? Want to tell your stor...

Dr. Dennis is a childfree educator and researcher whose expertise in childfree life, pro-natalism in the Black community, and so much more made for a really fascinating conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Questions? Want to share your story? choosethebearpod@gmail.com

Chanel Dubofsky is a writer and journalist who has written powerful pieces about life as a childfree Jewish woman. We have a great conversation about her life, reactions to her work, and there's a lot of talk about books! Questions? Want to share your story? choosethebearpod@gmail.com

Today's guest has the best name for her organization ever. Dr. Angela L. Harris's No Bibs Burps Bottles brings together childfree Black women for community and support. This interview was so joyful and fun and I highly recommend keeping up the good times by listening to her podcast ! Questions? Want to share your story? choosethebearpod@gmail.com

Five years ago, Kerry Graham wrote a viral HuffPo piece " No I Don't Want to Have Kids and I'm Tired of Having to Explain Why Not ". Today, she has learned a number of life lessons and has words of wisdom for us all. Kerry is so fun and lovely and I hope you find some joy and inspiration from this episode. We talk about Litsy in this episode. It is the only good social media. Questions? Want to sh...

If you're single, there's a good chance you have read The Single Supplement , Nicola Slawson's excellent substack. Lucky for us, she has finally written a book! Single comes out on February 11th (2025 for anyone reading this from the future... or past...) and it is really really good. I couldn't put it down and you won't be able to either. I hope you enjoy this conversation wit...

A therapist who helps people decide if they want children? It's a thing! Today we are talking to Margaret O'Connor , an Irish therapist who does just that. We talk about the people she counsels, how they are weighing their decisions, and what she has learned along the way. Check out Margaret's podcast, The Are Kids For Me Podcast . Questions? Want to share your story? choosethebearpod@gmail.com

An interview with one of my favorite people! Ross Morales-Rocketto is a brilliant organizer and a wonderfully kind man who is exactly the kind of man we want other men to be. LUCKILY, he exploring the big questions about what is wrong with men and how we can save them and I, for one, am grateful that he is taking on that challenge. In this convo we talk about what the heck is going on with men, ho...

Today's fiery guest is the German writer and childfree activist Verena Brunschweiger . We discuss her book, Do Childfree People Have Better Sex , her experiences of discrimination when she came out as childfree, and how childfree people fare in extremely pro-natalist Germany. This was a fun and passionate conversation. Questions? Want to tell your story? choosethebearpod@gmail.com

Being a woman in the workplace is tough and now there is a book to tell us why, and, more importantly, that we are not alone. Amy Diehl and Leanne Dzubinksi's new book, Glass Walls, is infuriating and informational and our conversation covers the challenges women face in the workplace and how we can fight them. Send this episode to every woman you know! Find Amy HERE . Find Leanne HERE . Questions...

It's data time! Today's guests, Drs. Jennifer Watling Neal and Zachary Neal, are trailblazing childfree researchers and their findings blew. my. mind. In this ep we discuss their groundbreaking research on childfree adults in America, numbers, perceptions, opportunities, and so much more. This was a truly great conversation with huge implications for the future of childfree people and the country....

Population can be a sensitive subject but Nandita Bajaj, Executive Director of Population Balance, discusses the subject with intelligence, empathy, and deep introspection. In this episode we discuss how her upbringing in India impacted her beliefs about children and population, pronatalism and climate change, and the incredible work that she and her organization are doing. Learn more about Popula...

As soon as I read the work that Dominique Fluker, Lifestyle Editor for ESSENCE Magazine, has been writing about living single, I knew I had to have her on the pod. In this epsidoe we talk about her articles about being Boy Sober and putting out "wifey energy", the joys of being free to travel, and how being happily single does not mean being anti-marriage. Dominique is a great example of how to li...

Today's pod features the marvelous Meghan Keane, creator of one of my favorite podcasts, ⁠NPR's Life Kit⁠ , and author of the absolutely wonderful new book Party of One. We talk about how great single life is, how to combat psychological traps like overthinking, and all things living solo. Find Meghan at @damekeane. Buy Party of One ⁠HERE⁠ .

We've all been to the doctor, so we know how terrible it can be, especially as a woman. Luckily, today's guest is Dr. Kristyn Brandi, an absolute hero who is working hard to ensure that everyone has access to just and compassionate medical care. Dr. Brandi answered so many of my questions about access to contraception, the Black maternal mortality crisis, why doctors are such jerks, and more. Dr....

Therese Shechter is a feminist, boundary-pushing documentary filmmaker whose film My So-Called Selfish Life is an entertaining, honest portrayal of childfree life. This conversation spans a wide variety of subjects and is hopefully an inspirational and educational journey for everyone. We reference Culture Study which is so very good and you should definitely subscribe. Have questions or want to s...

Karen Leong is an Australian It girl journalist, model, and FOMO inducing creator who wrote an article for RUSSH that stopped me in my tracks. In this ep we talk about femicide and gender based violence (TW), what responsibility the government has in protecting women, and how we begin to imagine a femme-centric future.