In this reflective end-of-year episode, we - Berenice, Sarah, and Michael - look back on the past year, the growth of the podcast, and the conversations that have shaped the Full Stop Community and childlessness. We also turn gently towards the holidays, and Christmas, a season that can bring joy, grief, pressure, and loneliness in equal measure.

Australian activist Michael Barnett joins us to talk about identity, queer visibility, childlessness not by choice, and what it means to advocate fiercely for others while holding private grief. A moving conversation about purpose, belonging, and the quiet ways we create legacy.

In our latest episode, we sit down with counsellor and author Meriel Whale to talk about how couples can navigate that space, the distance, the closeness, the loneliness, and the moments of rediscovery that follow. Together, we explore what it means to listen with empathy, to speak with honesty, and to find courage in connection, even when the path looks different from what we imagined.

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.