The Big Question. Children or Childfree? How Societal Pressures Influence the Decision

Emotional Badass

Nikki Eisenhauer

Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Education

4.8 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2022

⏱️ 43 minutes

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One of, if not the biggest questions of our lives is to have children, or not to have children. Few topics are as complicated as this one. This episode is an attempt to scratch at the surface of this deep deep question that we all face. I'm going to shoot this through the lens of a progression---I did an episode on patreon recently about my progression through my relationship with food and patterns. Ya'll gave me great feedback that it was helpful, so this episdoe I'm discussing my progression to childfree. This episode tackles the immense question of whether to become a parent, reflecting on societal pressures, personal experiences, and the emotional journey involved. I share my progression through this life-altering choice, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, emotional resilience, and practical considerations. Learn how to find peace and fulfillment, whether you choose to have children or embrace a child-free life. Perfect for HSPs, those healing from trauma, and anyone seeking clarity on this profound decision. If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Narcissistic Abuse Workshop: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Email Newsletter: for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter Check out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:45.0	Hello, welcome to Emotional Badass where Moxie meets Mindful.
0:49.0	I'm Nicky Eisenhower, your host, Life Coach, and Psychotherapist, and on today's episode I'm discussing
0:55.8	the big question, children or child free. And One of, if not the biggest questions of our lives is whether or not to have children.
1:28.0	Few topics are as complicated as this one.
1:32.0	In this episode, I'm attempting to scratch the surface of this
1:37.0	deep deep question that we all face. I'm going to shoot this through the lens
1:42.4	of a progression.
1:44.0	Recently I did an episode on Patreon about my progression through my relationship with food.
1:51.0	And y'all gave me feedback that you really liked that, that being able to see that
1:55.4	progression in my life helped you see some progression in your relationship with food.
2:02.2	So I'm here to share my progression through this issue of whether or not to become
2:08.6	a mother, whether or not to become a parent, to bring children into the world. First I need to say to you that no one can make this
2:19.2	decision for you, only you can make this decision to be a parent or not.
2:27.3	A child is really a co-creation with the universe.
2:32.1	What I mean by that is we don't get to fully decide the moment we're
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