The Barrenesses

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

Episode 5: Chronic Illness and Compounded Grief

In this episode, Catherine talks about chronic illness and how it can intertwine with and bring up grief and trauma, often compounding together. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast

#Childless #ChronicIllness #Grief

Episode 4: Identifying as Childless

In this episode, Emma talks about identifying as childless and all the complexities and emotions that go along with the label. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast

#Childless #Childfree #Infertility

Episode 3: Regret - A Deep Dive

In this episode, Cheryll discusses the research around regret and happiness, who experiences regret and why, and whether childless and childfree women feel more regret. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast

#Childless #Infertility #Regret

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Episode 2: The Fertility Roundabout

In our second episode, Catherine talks about the various fertility methods and treatments open to people, the ethics around these treatments and when to make the decision to stop. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast

#Childless #Infertility #PregnancyLoss

Episode 1: Our Stories

In this debut episode, Catherine, Cheryll, and Emma share their journeys through infertility and pregnancy loss, leading to their childless not by choice status. Email us at barrenessespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Barrenesses Podcast and @thebarrenessespodcast

#Childless #Infertility #PregnancyLoss