The Barrenesses

Episode 13: Let's Talk About Men

It's International Men's Day, so this week, Catherine is putting the spotlight on men and male fertility. She shares the findings of her survey on male fertility with us, discusses the various causes of male infertility, the harmful myths and misconceptions around male fertility, and men's attitudes towards male fertility and what they want to see change. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast

#Childless #MaleFertility #MaleInfertility #InternationalMensDay #Infertility

Episode 12: Childless Book Club - Interview with Kat Brown, Editor of No One Talks About This Stuff

In this week's episode, we interview journalist, author and editor of No One Talks About This Stuff, Kat Brown. We chat about the creation of the book, the varied experiences found in the book, and about Kat's personal experience with infertility and childlessness. You can follow Kat on Instagram at @KatBrownWrites and on Twitter at @KatBrown. You can purchase her book, No One Talks About This Stuff, on Amazon and her ADHD book, It's Not A Bloody Trend, on Amazon or Audible. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast

#Childless #Grief #KatBrown #NoOneTalksAboutThisStuff #PregnancyLoss #Infertility #ChildlessBookClub

Episode 11: Interview with Counsellor, Sarah Roberts of The Empty Cradle

In this week's episode, we interview childless counsellor, Sarah Roberts of The Empty Cradle. Sarah told us a bit about her story, what led her to counselling childless women and how the disenfranchised grief of childlessness can effect all the different facets of our lives. You can follow Sarah on Facebook and Instagram at The Empty Cradle and @theemptycradle, or head to her website, theemptycradle.com. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast

#Childless #Grief #Counsellor #SarahRoberts #TheEmptyCradle 

Episode 10: Navigating Pregnancy Loss and the Australian Healthcare System

It's International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, so in this week's episode, Catherine discusses the complex dynamics and dichotomy of the Australian Health Care System when experiencing pregnancy loss. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast

#Childless #Infertility #PregnancyLoss #Medicare 

Episode 9: Interview with Childfree Content Creator, Tiffany J Marie

In this week's episode, The Barrenesses interview childfree content creator, Tiffany J Marie. We chat about The Bleeding Hearts Project, childless grief, choosing childfree joy, not fitting neatly into boxes, and handling negative comments. You can follow Tiffany on Instagram at @tiffany.jmarie. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast

#Childless #Childfree #TiffanyJMarie #TheSaucyTartSociety #TheBleedingHeartsProject

Episode 8: Pets as Family

In this week's episode, Emma discusses how pets are viewed as beloved family members and how this impacts our wellbeing. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast

#Pets #Family #Childless

Episode 7: Interview with Aaron Gouveia of The Daddy Files

In this week's episode, in honour of Father's Day, we interview Men and Miscarriage: A Dad's Guide to Grief, Relationships, and Healing After Loss co-author, Aaron Gouveia of The Daddy Files. We note that Aaron and his partner MJ now have children; however, Aaron has been a strong advocate for supporting men who experience pregnancy loss, and in particular, male infertility. We discuss how partners can support their male counterparts through infertility and what infertility and pregnancy loss is like from the male perspective. You can follow Aaron on Facebook and Instagram at The Daddy Files and @DaddyFiles. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast

#Childless #MaleInfertility #MaleFertility #MenandMiscarriage #TheDaddyFiles #AaronGouveia #FathersDay

Episode 6: Childless Women in TV and Movies

In this week's episode, Cheryll discusses how childless women are represented in popular TV shows and movies. She explores the good, the bad and the mixed, why representation matters and how it can be improved. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast

#Childless #TV #Movies #Representation