Claiming Zero

Carbon footprint. Greenhouse gas emissions. Global warming. What do these have to do with Childfree people? We all have varying reasons for our choice to be childfree, and Climate Change is one we've heard from a lot of people. This week we dive into some facts, stats, and opinions on how adding more children to the world affects the climate. We're no experts but we did some research and...

Zooming in all the way from the land of small town Iowa, we get to learn about the life of our new friend and Childfree guest Michaela! An army brat and a fitness fanatic, she and her husband didn't always know they were heading down the Childfree path. We'll discuss endometriosis, moving more times than you can count, and what it's like to have the Childfree conversation with your...

We’re back with another great woman from the 1800’s and a comedic actress and singer who’s still in her prime! These two women inspire us to be exactly who we want to be and to never feel pressured to squeeze into society’s norm. Our lady from the past was submitted by a fellow listener so please let us know who you want to see featured! @claimingzero and claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Don’t forget...

On today's episode Vanessa brings us a Reddit post about being thankful for having a positive support system in our lives.  Whether it's your family who finally quit asking about you having kids or your fellow Childfree friends who are a shoulder to lean on when you need it. We're showing some appreciation to those who openly support us and letting all of our listeners know that we&...

SPOILER ALERT: This week we're chatting about the representation of Childfree characters on  TV  (and some movies). From Grey's Anatomy to Sex and the City, we'll talk about how we see ourselves represented on screen. While it took some digging, we found a few good ones and a few not so good ones. Tell us your favorite Childfree character or a movie that inspired you to remain Child...

On this week's episode we have the joy of talking to a  Childfree teacher who loves her job and doesn't hate kids! Jessica has been teaching for over 30 years and is definitely the cool teacher you always wish you had in high school. We're honored to get the hilarious wise words of a woman over 50 who has always known she didn't want to have children, but always knew she wanted...

Some of the greatest moments in history are all because a woman was doing something incredible! This week's episode will start with the first and only queen of Hawaii who lived and died for her people and her culture, even if that meant adopting 3 kids. Then we'll get into the impressive life of a singer with over 180 awards and a loser of her own look-alike contest. Tell us about your f...

One big benefit of being Childfree is the freedom to do what you want, when you want and for many people, this involves traveling. Unless you've discovered Paradise, you're probably going to see/hear/experience kids around you while on your travels. This week our conversation is  guided by a Reddit post that got us thinking about our own experiences and how different they are from each o...

Childfree people come from all different backgrounds and have varying degrees of challenges that await them based on their lifestyle choices. Vanessa takes us through some Bible passages and breaks them down to help some of us get a better understanding. For those outside of the religious community, don't skip this one; there's something for everyone! Feel free to reach out in response b...

This week we get the scoop on Childfree living from another awesome guest, Mandi! Just like her IG says, Mandi is a dental hygienist who loves teeth! We'll dive into her choice to be Childfree, but even more exciting, Vanessa and Daliyce will finally learn who is right about when to floss: before or after brushing?! Follow Mandi on Instagram @mandilovesteeth and let us know if you want to be...

Have you ever wondered who paints all of those beautiful floral paintings hanging in the doctors office? Well it wasn't our Childfree woman in history, Georgia O'Keeffe! Her art, and her life, are a bit more unique than that. Our Childfree woman of the present is the wonderful Congresswoman for NY-14, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Tell us about your favorite Childfree woman @claimingzero and...

This week Vanessa has chosen a Reddit topic from r/fencesitters and we'll discuss our thoughts on whether working with kids has had an affect on our choices to be Childfree. We'll also dive into some comments about whether Childfree people can still be good caretakers, and how strange it is to think that people have grown up without being around kids very much! Support the show Email: cl...

We've received some great input and feedback from you, our listeners! So this week we're going to share some of that with everyone. We have a letter from Daliyce's aunt, who represents the older generation of childfree women. We'll also talk about a documentary that was shared with us, Why Some Mothers Choose Not to Live With Their Kids. Check it out https://youtu.be/VN3Uhhoys2...

This week we get to hear the story of Katie, and goodness did we learn a lot! Katie shares with us her struggles with getting diagnosed with Endometriosis and what it's like living Childfree in Milwaukee, WI! You can follow her on Instagram @thatcatmomauntlife and check out our page @claimingzero Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

We never know which two women we're going to pair together for our episodes on the Childfree women of past and present. This week we couldn't have picked two women less alike yet still similar on some levels. A bit lengthier than some of our episodes, this one takes a deep dive into the long life of Mother Teresa and the captivating story (so far) of Margaret Cho. Let us know your fave C...

It's been over a year since many people have stopped going into the office and started using Zoom for everything from work and school, to happy hour and fitness classes. For those using Zoom for work, where is the line between keeping it professional and letting your personal life distract from the job? This week we take on a Reddit post from r/Childfree and discuss the difference between &qu...

We're Childfree but can we still be moms? Maybe you're a dog mom or a plant mom or something in between. What's in a name? This week we're discussing the word "mom" and how it makes us feel. Tell us what you think and follow us @claimingzero Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

There's a whole community of childfree women supporting each other all over the world and this week we're talking to Hannah from Canada.  Be sure to follow her YouTube channel as well as her Instagram @wifewithoutkids.  Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

Now that we have a couple episodes under our belt, we want to take the time to update and correct a few things. Please feel free to send us updates and/or corrections via email at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com or through our instagram @claimingzero. Thanks for listening and last, but certainly not least, sorry Laura!   Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

This week we honor the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement and the beautifully talented actress who didn't always plan to be Childfree. We want to hear about your favorite childfree women claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com and @claimingzero  Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

How do you feel about holding babies? Apparently there's a baby holding spectrum and this week we'll talk about where we fall and how we feel about that. Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

This week Daliyce and Vanessa respond to an article they were sent and talk about the pros and cons of being childfree aunts. See an article you want to send us? Email us at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com or DM us @claimingzero on Instagram.  Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

Do you know what Tocophobia is?  Well this week we find out while talking to Vanessa's Childfree roommate, Sydney from Las Vegas. Find us on Instagram @claimingzero  Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

This week it's a chance to meet another childfree lady of the 1880's and a pioneer of feminism and women's rights activism. E-mail us with your favorite  childfree women at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero

This week Daliyce and Vanessa look on the bright side of living Childfree with opinions from  the subReddit r/Childfree.  Support the show Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com IG/FB: @claimingzero