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The Kids or Childfree Podcast

by Keltie Maguire

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About the show

Should I have kids? If you're on the fence about whether or not to have kids, this is your podcast. Each week, host and Clarity Coach, Keltie Maguire, will interview a wide-ranging host of different voices — from best-selling authors to outdoor adventurers to health experts — about their personal Kids or Childfree decision and the topics that run alongside this choice. From new and long-time moms to the currently ambivalent to those who are childfree by choice, you'll get to hear the answers to all the questions you can't seem to get straight answers on. What's it really like being a parent? What happens to childfree people when they get old? Do people who don't have kids regret it? Can you ever really be ready to have a child? And perhaps most importantly: How can I make my own Kids or Childfree decision?

Latest episodes

  • 119. The Mic is Turned: Keltie in the Hot Seat for Season 8 & More

    September 23, 2026 · 58 min

    In this wrap-up episode of Season 8 of the podcast, Keltie is interviewed by her marketing assistant, Nicole. Tune in to hear them talk about Season 8 highlights, what else is happening with Kids or Childfree, and some fun and personal…

  • 118. Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT on Navigating the Kids or Childfree Choice as a Couple

    September 16, 2026 · 47 min

    In this episode, Keltie is chatting with couples therapist, Elizabeth Earnshaw (a.k.a. @lizlistens on social media) all about how couples can discuss and navigate the choice to have — or not have — kids. Liz shares: How to start and…

  • 117. Helen Krug von Nidda on Closing the Fulfillment Gap

    September 9, 2026 · 54 min

    In this conversation, Keltie is speaking with executive coach, career counsellor, and international speaker, Helen Krug von Nida about her brand-new book, Closing the Fulfillment Gap, as well as Helen's personal decision to remain…

  • 116. Keltie Maguire on Advice for Couples at Odds About the Kids or Childfree Choice

    September 2, 2026 · 37 min

    "What if my partner and I want different things?" — that's the question we're tabling in this episode of the podcast. If you and your partner are at different ends of the Kids or Childfree decision spectrum, or one of you is clear, and the…

  • 115. Maddy Lettuce on Opting Out of Life's Biggest Default Setting

    August 25, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

    In this episode, Keltie hosts childfree content creator, Maddy Lettuce, for a conversation about why its critical we question parenthood as the default life choice, and Maddy's personal childfree journey. You'll hear them discuss: The…

  • 114. Paula Barnes on Raising Kids Abroad

    August 19, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

    In this conversation, Keltie speaks with travel creator, podcast host, and mom, Paula Barnes, about the intricacies of raising kids while living abroad. Hear them discuss: The importance of community, and the concept of found family…

  • 113. Ali & Charlie Higgins of DINK Social on Connecting Childfree Couples

    August 11, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    In this episode, Ali and Charlie Higgins, founders of DINK Social, share their journey as a childfree couple and the inspiration behind the app designed to connect DINK couples.  You'll hear about: How Ali and Charlie came to their…

  • 112. Tess Pereira on Changing Her Mind About Motherhood

    August 5, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

    In this episode, Keltie speaks with mom-to-be Tess Pereira, about how she went from wanting to stay childfree — to deciding to have kids.  You'll hear about: Why Tess never planned on having kids — and her biggest fears about…