My name is Amanda Tran and this is SELF. Join me every Thursday as we have conversations and share ideas and experiences to explore the self. By developing self-awareness we can show up better for ourselves and others around us to live happier and healthier lives. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts (or watch on YouTube) and please rate and review the show if you enjoy it.
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My name is Amanda Tran and this is SELF. Join me every Thursday as we have conversations and share ideas and experiences to explore the self. By developing self-awareness we can show up better for ourselves and others around us to live happier and healthier lives. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts (or watch on YouTube) and please rate and review the show if you enjoy it.
You can follow me on Instagram: @selfwithamanda and @amandaletran.
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In this episode, Amanda delves deep into the personal and societal aspects of being in your thirties and choosing to live child-free. Amanda shares her reflections on societal pressures, personal growth, and the evolving understanding of fulfilment and legacy that comes with choosing not to have children. She openly discusses her journey from envisioning motherhood in her youth to embracing a child-free life, highlighting the freedom, personal development, and opportunities it has afforded her. Amanda tackles the challenges and misconceptions faced by those who decide against parenthood, emphasizing the importance of intentional living and the diverse paths to finding meaning and happiness. This episode offers insight, support, and encouragement for anyone navigating life choices around parenthood and seeking to understand the profound impact of these decisions on identity, relationships, and legacy.
Chapters:
(01:26) The Societal Pressure of Life Milestones
(07:07) Redefining Fulfillment: Life Without Children
(12:00) Navigating the Thirties: Challenges and Realisations
(18:03) The Decision Not to Have Children: Societal Reactions
(23:39) Considering Parenthood: A Personal Journey
(43:10) The Legacy of a Life Without Children
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