womenschoice

Kathryn Stanczyszyn is a British journalist and radio presenter who has felt ambivalent and confused about parenthood for decades. Always hoping that one day she would wake up and feel differently, during the pandemic Kathryn decided to embark on an active process to choose whether to have kids or not. In this chat, she shares how it’s not always black and white, and why the process can be a painful one. From navigating ambivalence on your own and in a couple, challenging our conditioning around where we find purpose and looking to the future as a childfree woman, Kathryn is refreshingly open and honest about her own journey.

If you’d like to learn more about Kathryn and her work do check her out on Twitter @stanchers.

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Michelle Ackerley is a TV and radio presenter who is championing more honest conversations about women’s health. Michelle recently shared her experience of living with endometriosis and the impact it can have on fertility. In this chat, she talks about the complex reasons why women may choose not to have children or are unable to and why there needs to be more openness and support around this. We also talk about how working in the public eye can add an extra layer of scrutiny when it comes to the question of children. It’s a must-listen!

You can find Michelle on Instagram @michelle_ackerley or on twitter @MichAckerley

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