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Call Her Daring

Kelley Daring

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Welcome to the Call Her Daring podcast with Kelley Daring. On this show we’ll be getting radically honest about the female experience. Along with experts and storytellers, I am here to inform, unite and support women across the globe and in all walks of life. Join me and Call Her Daring anywhere you listen to podcasts, plus enjoy behind the scenes content on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Send a DM or leave a comment on a topic you would like me to cover, or just say hi. I am so excited to ...
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The Childfree Connection

Rick & Veronica

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Season Two Coming in October! ✴️ Do you ever wonder what childfree life REALLY looks and feels like? Sure there are the party days and good times of your 20s and 30s (which we both crushed btw) but what about when things start to "slow down" at 50? Is fun still a priority? Does the worry about the elder years increase or decrease? Does regret set in or fade into oblivion? Do friendships change? Is building community with new childfree friends possible? We are a happy childfree couple living ...
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To have or not have kids is one of the biggest decisions we make in our lives, and yet how many of us know that we even have a choice about how we define and create our families? Beyond Pronatalism host Nandita Bajaj interviews women and men from diverse backgrounds who are courageously and creatively navigating pronatalism - the powerful pressures to have children - whether from family, friends, or the culture at large. Through intimate conversations, they discuss how they are forging uncon ...
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Dinky

Dinky

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two childfree pals who just won’t stfu about the DINK (dual income, no kids) lifestyle ✨ the #1 followed childfree & DINK podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
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A podcast for women (and even men) with an honest voice about the realities of living without children. It is my mission to provide a platform for this global group, to create a supportive environment & community for the Childless and Childfree to share our stories and experiences.(un)Ripe is a vibrant, supportive community hosted by me, Jo Vraca. Each fortnight, I speak with women and men, counsellors, spinsters, hypnotherapists, journalists, authors, women who are in the middle of grief, o ...
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Inspire people. Support each others' growth. Create a meaningful life. Does this mission reflect your values? Welcome to the community! What is WHYLD about? Bringing together friends and strangers for conversations on topics that expand their horizons. Fostering the exchange of thoughts between people of diverse walks of life. Giving extraordinary people „from next door“ a voice to share their stories. Celebrating people’s authentic life choices. Why? So that YOU feel inspired to step into Y ...
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Lovers and Friends with Shan Boodram

Lovers and Friends with Shan Boodram

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There is so much great and life-changing information about sex and intimacy, but let’s face it, it can be dry as hell! Intimacy expert and sexologist Shan Boodram takes a deep dive into anything and everything about sex, relationships, and the science of attachment every week with expert guests and friends who will tell all. It’s everything The Talk should be.
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Article: https://time.com/3387226/spanking-can-be-an-appropriate-form-of-child-discipline/ In this episode, I explore the controversial issue of spanking as a form of child discipline, referencing Jared Pingleton's article amid recent debates. I argue that true discipline should empower children and foster self-discipline rather than rely on physic…
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"Hey Stef! How are you preparing/have prepared Izzy for the harsh world, in the context of peaceful parenting?" "A lot of people say they believe in the theory of evolution, but how many do actually understand it? What do you think?" "should we send our daughter to private school? She has been homeschooled her whole life and then last year she went…
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Sunday Morning Live 13 October 2024 In this episode, I investigate the Menendez brothers' case, exploring whether their actions against their abusive father, Jose Menendez, prevented a potential political threat. Drawing parallels to Stephen King's "The Dead Zone," I discuss the implications of their claims and the themes of justice and morality th…
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The lecture examines the societal and psychological barriers preventing men from performing life-saving CPR on women. It highlights a study revealing that one in three Britons, particularly men, hesitate to help due to fears of inappropriate touching, indicating a larger cultural concern regarding masculinity and emergency responsiveness. The discu…
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In this episode, we delve into a caller's journey through a childhood marked by trauma, neglect, and abuse. She candidly shares her experiences with physical and emotional abuse from her parents, her struggles with self-worth, and the impact of her upbringing on her relationships. As she navigates motherhood, she confronts her fears of repeating th…
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In this episode, I examine a disturbing video of a father physically disciplining his son, highlighting the societal implications of such abuse and the troubling double standard in how children are treated. I discuss the psychological impact on children, revealing how such experiences can instill lasting fear and mistrust of authority. By challengi…
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Jeffrey Wernick and Stefan Molyneux discuss morality, peaceful parenting, and philosophy. Molyneux defines morality as "universally preferable behavior," emphasizing the importance of respecting autonomy and property rights. They explore the implications of parenting styles, advocating for non-coercive, autonomy-building approaches. Wernick shares …
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Send us a text Could you do it? “My biggest fear of the journey wasn't dying. It was getting forced to use a motor." Episode teaser - what do we talk about? What did Markus experience on his journey home from India? What are the challenges of long-term solo sailing? # What is the reason Markus got – accidentally - moved by a motor for a few seconds…
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In this episode, I have heartfelt conversations with callers delving into feelings of disconnection, isolation, and struggles with forming meaningful connections. We explore childhood experiences impacting social interactions, navigating dating, and coping mechanisms like video games and pornography. The discussion touches on challenges in forming …
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of defining terms in debates to avoid disagreements and promote productive discussions. We delve into the debate between principles and consequentialism, explore varying viewpoints on equality, and address the impact of educational opportunities on small towns. We also examine arguments surrounding the wel…
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In this episode, I explore listener questions on personal and societal challenges, covering topics like emotional struggles, online relationships, and the impact of social media on parenting. I provide philosophical insights on approaching these complex issues, emphasizing the importance of seeking therapy for emotional well-being. I discuss the dy…
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"Hello Stefan, I have been contemplating contacting you for almost 2 years. I have been in a sexless marriage for the past 6 years. I do not see divorce as an option since we have 2 kids together and I will sacrifice all of my please and happiness for the well being of my children. I tried talking to my wife about this multiple times, eventually we…
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Today's discussion delves into the intricate dynamics of abuse and trauma on relationships. We explore how past experiences shape responses to abuse, leading to patterns of replication or enabling. By examining the impact of early dynamics on connections and validation-seeking, we highlight the importance of self-awareness in breaking destructive c…
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"Hello everyone- "I wanted to see what everyone thinks of the following scenario related to a good friend of mine, we'll call him Bob, in keeping with Stefan's favorite name for pseudonymous people. This is a bit long-winded I know but its an issue I'm still trying to wrap my head around that I'm sure you'll find as perplexing as I do and it involv…
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"Tell me what I'm missing: I don't think it's the position of determinists that the person they are debating is incapable of changing their mind. All they say is that your unenlightened perspective is simply the result of each thing that came before the conversation. Maybe it's that your lack of exposure to the right arguments resulted from not car…
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Wednesday Night Live 9 October 2024 In this episode, I share a humorous anecdote about Indian food that transitions into deeper philosophical discussions. I critique the notion of folk heroes like Davy Crockett, emphasizing that true courage is found in everyday choices. We explore ideological commitments, success anxiety, and contemporary marriage…
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The speaker delves into analyzing a received message, focusing on its passive-aggressive and manipulative aspects. They stress the importance of self-awareness and effective communication, reflecting on their own ability to remain emotionally stable in interactions. Transitioning into discussing the soul's eternal truths, they emphasize creating co…
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Marriage Troubles "Hi Stef, "I feel stuck. "I’m in my early 40s. I’ve been married for 19 years. We have 4 children. "I chose to marry and give four children to the wrong woman. I am finding it increasingly more difficult to remain married to her. "My main criticisms with her are she can’t be corrected, can’t feel like she ever did anything wrong, …
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In this episode, I analyze the emotional intensity of social and political discourse through the lens of a recent hurricane in Florida, highlighting political inaction during crises and its role in deepening polarization. Shifting focus, I explore the allure of the beauty industry versus traditional sectors, questioning societal values placed on ae…
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Flash Live Chat 7 October 2024 In this episode, I examine the implications of irrationality on society, using the grasshopper and ant metaphor to illustrate how individual inaction burdens others. I discuss the educational system’s role in fostering dependency and a lack of critical thought. Shifting to gender dynamics, I analyze the disconnect bet…
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Raised in a small Catholic village in Germany, curious 13yo Hans Peter used his first paycheck to buy a Bible. Seeing how most adults were not living up to Christian values, he began questioning the dominant social norms. Concerned about the ecological crisis and threats to women's reproductive rights, he gifted himself a vasectomy on his 25th birt…
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This might be our most requested episode EVER. In August, the United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory with the claim that parenting is a hazard to your health and mental well-being. The full document from the Surgeon General is roughly 30 pages and let me tell you, if you thought parenting sounded horrible before, let me t…
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In this episode, I discuss the implications of choosing a child-free life, inspired by Abigail's bold declaration. I delve into societal pressures and family expectations surrounding motherhood, examining the tension between individual freedom and societal responsibility. Through personal anecdotes, I address the double standards tied to reproducti…
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Sunday Morning Live 6 October 2024 In this episode, I examine the complexities of familial obligations related to the Baby Boomer generation as they age. A listener's question about a resentful sibling prompts a discussion on generational caregiving expectations, emotional burdens on caregivers, and the ethical implications of assessing parental "w…
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What are good techniques to introduce such philosophy to people who have gone astray? I grew up in and live in a pretty leftist area, but there are also a lot of people on the far right who could use philosophy, virtually everyone I know is a statist that doesn't even know the definition of anarchy, much less the underlying principles. The problem …
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Friday Night Live 4 October 2024 In this episode, I examine the complexities of the modern dating landscape, discussing societal expectations and personal choices that impact our search for meaningful relationships. Responding to listener feedback, we tackle frustrations with the dating market, emphasizing the need for introspection about personal …
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Stefan has a deep conversation with a caller about his troubled past, including his mother's death, past relationship struggles, and current marriage challenges. Stef explores the caller's traumatic upbringing, substance abuse issues, and difficulties in his marriage. Addressing his aggression towards his wife and the influence of his abusive grand…
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"Recently noticed some of the most vocal advocates on places like LinkedIn for work from home have been women. They say they want flexibility, they want breaks on their schedule, they want to go for walks and cook their own fresh food at home. Then it occurred to me...they used to have all of this. When they were homemakers. So they're perfectly ha…
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Due to a surgery in her 20s, Sara was unable to have children naturally. Her fear of regretting childlessness drove her to seek IVF in her late 30s, a journey that was physically, emotionally, and financially harrowing. Recognizing the relief she experienced after her treatments were unsuccessful, she realized that she had never wanted children and…
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As childfree content creators, we often hear from folks who are considering fostering or adoption. That’s why today, we’re talking to probably one of the best voices on the topic. Angela Tucker, a transracial adoptee, is a filmmaker and author challenging the dominant adoption paradigms by centering adoptee voices in the mainstream. Angela is a Bla…
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Text us your thoughts on this episode! In this revealing episode of Call Her Daring, host Kelley Daring and guest Rebecca dive into a candid Q&A session where Kelley opens up about her personal journey and experiences. Kelley discusses her decision to be child-free, her role as a stepmom, and her entrepreneurial path with The Bagnet Company. Explor…
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Send us a text How far could you travel without using any motor? “I asked myself, what would I do if I found out that I was gonna die in two weeks? What could I be doing, where I would have no regrets? […] That's where the Routes of Change project came from.” Episode teaser - what do we talk about? Ways to prepare… for a no-motors circumnavigation …
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Deeply in love with each other and their 38 animals, Tania and Brian — with equal parts humor and depth — share their vastly different upbringing that set them on their childfree paths. Tania and her family moved to the U.S. on asylum from Ukraine post-Chernobyl. Brian grew up in a Latino/Native American family in Texas, U.S. with severely limited …
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Two years ago on Reddit, user dettispaghetti wrote on the truechildfree subreddit on a post titled “Euthanasia will be an option when we're old and decrepit.” Saying, “Seriously... the answer to the age old question of who will change your diapers when you're old is no one. People will not be dying agonizing cancer deaths in a few decades either. W…
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Text us your thoughts on this episode! In this empowering episode of Call Her Daring, host Kelley Daring and guest Heather Orr (AKA Hope Peddler on Tik Tok) explore the transformative concept of "decentering men" and its profound impact on women’s lives. Delve into the ways women often place men at the center of their romantic relationships and eve…
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Text us your thoughts on this episode! In this enlightening episode of Call Her Daring with host Kelley Daring and guest Rebecca, we explore the concept of the village and its profound impact on modern society. We discuss the historical significance of the village, the transformative effects of the Industrial Revolution, and the devaluation of wome…
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Born and raised in densely-populated Hong Kong and having lived in different parts of the world, Vincie was always deeply concerned about the poor plight of children. She talks about wrestling with traditional family norms and gender roles within Asian culture and arriving at a more liberated decision to not have biological children. Today, Vincie …
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Text us your thoughts on this episode! In this compelling episode of Call Her Daring with host Kelley Daring, we delve into the 4B movement—a radical feminist movement originating in South Korea that is reshaping how women view relationships and societal expectations. The 4B movement rejects traditional gender roles by renouncing dating men, marria…
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Our guest today is Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, speaker, and founder of the digital mental health brand Well.Guide on Instagram. Israa was born in Pakistan, and raised between Saudi Arabia and Toronto — but she’s also lived in the Middle East, South Asia, and the United States. This, along with her mixed-cultural identity has given her a unique …
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Brita's story is a raw and honest exploration of one of the most challenging scenarios in relationships: the discovery that one partner wants a child, and the other doesn't. She and her ex-husband started their romance young, with the societal script of "happily ever after plus baby" playing in the background. But as time went on, that traditional …
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Text us your thoughts on this episode! In this thought-provoking episode of the Call Her Daring Podcast with host Kelley Daring, we delve into the controversial world of Tradwives. We examine the tradwife lifestyle through three critical lenses: the performance aspect of tradwives running social media as businesses, the influence of fundamentalist …
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Born and raised in Haiti, and now living in the US, Lili shares her story about her pronatalist upbringing in which having large families was the norm. After many years of dreading motherhood, she learned about the choice to not have children. Today, Lili is happily childfree and is using her spare time and resources to support others in her family…
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Text us your thoughts on this episode! Host Kelley Daring interviews Orna Donath, who conducted a study on women who regret becoming mothers and wrote a book about it (Regretting Motherhood). Orna was inspired by her previous study on Jewish Israeli women and men who don't want to be parents and the idea of women being promised that they will regre…
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Text us your thoughts on this episode! Join regretful mom "Jennifer" (who has chosen to remain anonymous), a mother of five, as she shares her experience of motherhood and the feelings of regret she has encountered along the way. She discusses how her perspective on motherhood shifted from a negative view to excitement when she saw the heartbeats o…
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In this episode, Kristen and Erika unpack — gestures broadly — everything happening in the world — before ultimately discussing the new Netflix docuseries ‘The Man With 1000 Kids’ — which primarily tells the story of Jonathan Meijer, a Dutch sperm donor accused of fathering somewhere between 500 and 3,000 children via sperm donation, and defrauding…
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Raised within the religiously-conservative Colombian culture with a lonely and isolated childhood, Juliana describes her journey of finding liberation by rejecting harmful societal norms and choosing a radical pathway of becoming a childfree environmentalist and animal rights activist. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript: http…
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Raised in a large Irish-Catholic family at the height of the 1960s liberation movements in the United States, Mary Pat unpacks her many life transformations, from rejecting her pro-life roots and choosing a small biological and adoptive family to becoming a staunch advocate for the rights of people, animals, and the planet. See episode website for …
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Raised in an extremist religious community within the United States, Brittany, the youngest of 11 children, recounts her story of navigating her aspirations for freedom against the backdrop of an intensely oppressive and neglectful upbringing and how she mustered the courage to break free. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript: …
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Text us your thoughts on this episode! "Radikal Erlich" is German for Radically Honest. Join host Kelley Daring and special guest Verena Brunschweiger, author of Do Childfree People Have Better Sex, as they discuss topics like antinatalism, and the impact that having no children (or having one less child) has on climate change issues. Listen in as …
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Kerry Washington, you read right. Award-winning actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington. In support of the second season of her hit show UnPrisoned on Hulu Onyx Collective, Kerry stopped by Lovers and Friends to discuss what she learned from Paige, how learning that her biological father was a sperm donor changed her family for the…
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