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Back to EpisodesThe One Where I Talk To Childfree Advocate, Chris McMullen
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My guest on this week's episode is Chris McMullen. Chris is 46, single, childfree and lives in Brisbane, Australia. Chris started talking about not having kids on his social media when he discovered that him not having kids was resonating with alot of his followers; and he also realised that there were very few men talking about the male perspective when it comes to being childfree.
During this conversation, Chris and I talk about why he decided — at the age of 20 — not to have children, the ‘men’s work’ he’s done on himself, as well as the men he has subsequently helped also do the healing work on themselves; how so many people end up almost ‘unconsciously’ having kids, rather than it being a conscious, considered choice; the idea of people being either settlers and chasers; and how one of the best things about being childfree is the opportunity to really fulfil your potential in life.
05:07 Chris' Singlehood Journey
06:58 Dating and Self Awareness
09:53 Men's Work and Healing
14:29 Choosing Childfree at 20
16:55 Pushback and Acceptance
22:14 Regret Myth Debunked
26:09 Freedom and Childfree Benefits
28:42 Building a Childfree Community
30:30 Childfree Men Speaking Up
31:32 Settlers Versus Chasers
36:13 Why We Avoid Our Potential
44:30 Embracing Cringe Online
47:46 Living With Intention
52:10 Happiness As Acceptance
55:16 Semi Retirement Blueprint
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