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Friendship and Found Family

We are joined by returning guest Robert Nurden to discuss how childlessness impacts friendships. We get curious about the personal experiences, societal reactions, and the emotional complexities surrounding friendship dynamics in the context of childlessness.

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International Women’s Day: Breaking the Silence on Childlessness and Gender Equality

In this powerful episode of the Full Stop podcast we welcome Anne Altamore, founder and owner of Life After IVF Counselling, Psychotherapy and Coaching. Anne shares her insights on the importance of visibility, the emotional toll of exclusion, and how social media can be used to broaden conversations about childlessness for International Women’s Day.

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Childless and Pregnancy Loss

In this deeply moving episode, Sarah and Michael open up an honest and heartfelt conversation about miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and the isolation that follows. Joined by special guests Lori and Sandra McNicol, they share their personal journeys of loss, infertility, and coming to terms with a life without children.

Trigger warning: This episode discusses miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and infertility. If these topics are difficult for you, please listen with care.

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Triggers and tackling festive celebrations

We’re thrilled to be joined by Karin Enfield De Vries from Pure Transformations for an honest exploration of boundaries, grief, and finding joy during times of celebration. Holidays like Christmas are often painted as joyful and magical, but for many, they bring up emotional complexities—especially for those navigating childlessness and changing family dynamics.

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Childless Men’s Experiences in Society

For International Men’s Day 2024, we are drawing from the panel discussion at the Storyhouse Childless to explore what it means to navigate society and self-perception as men without children—whether by choice or circumstance. Featuring insights from Michael, Andy Harrod, Mark Briggs van Leeuwen, and Sam Ryley, this candid conversation highlights the challenges, the societal silence, and the journey to self-acceptance faced by childless men across generations.

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LGBTQI+ and childlessness, September 2020

In this episode we were joined by Victoria Firth and Meriel Whale as we continue to explore the the unheard voices in our community. We wanted to explore what it means to be LGBTQI+ and involuntarily childless. Trigger: This episode discusses alternative parenting including adoption and IVF.

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Single and childless in a pandemic May 2020

In this special episode recorded during lockdown in Spain, UK and Ireland, we reflect on the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus and our community, with a focus on what it’s like to be single and childless in the pandemic. We are joined by Rod Silvers, Jody Day with Julie and Joss from Gateway Women.

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