Dr. Fern Wickson is an Australian citizen who has been living and working in Norway for 15 years. With a PhD across natural and social sciences and a keen interest in how we think about, talk about, and enact the relationship between humanity and nature, Fern identifies as a transdisciplinary ecologist. Her work aims to advance sustainable and resi…

Angie Cibis is a 41-year-old freelance graphic designer living in Los Angeles with her husband and rescue pup. A dedicated urbanite despite (or maybe because of) growing up in rural IL, she lives in the middle of Los Angeles by way of Chicago. She has a BA in Graphic Design and a MA in Psychology and credits being childfree for making it simpler to…

Nirupama grew up in India and lived there until last year when she moved to the UK. She has been a content writer by profession in the past, but this last year has made her slow down and realize that her interests lie somewhere else, mainly in writing and in learning new languages. She’s happily married for 9 years to a person she fell in love with…

Hanna was born in Australia, but right now you can find her in Berlin, or somewhere on the road with her campervan @_herbertthevan, her curly-haired husband, and their two dogs, Felix and Baloo. She’s a yoga teacher, but don’t let that put you off! She keeps it real, and funny, and she started a YouTube channel called 'Real Yoga,' in order to promo…

Christina and Nadine were born in NYC. They are both childfree by choice, and they also belong to the LGBTQ+ community. Their stories of coming out of the closet, and "coming out" as childfree, are a must-listen! Christina is a 31-year-old, queer, vegan, traveler who realized she did not want kids after getting married to a cis-man at 19 and divorc…

Nicola is a Certified Shamanic Practitioner who specializes in Shadow Work for Women who is passionate about exploring the hidden side of the female psyche and why women behave and believe, react and act, and live and relate the way they do. Through her work at The Feminine Principle, she supports professional women who are experiencing a mid-life …

Dr. Angela L. Harris is the Creator of Harris 316 Consulting & Services, LLC, which houses both her mental health advocacy and childfree lifestyle brands. Dr. Harris is a Speaker, Author, Blogger, and Podcaster. As a Childfree Lifestyle Motivator, Dr. Harris is the Visionary and Founder of #NoBibsBurpsBottles, a supportive community for childfree A…

Raised in Pensacola, Florida, and living throughout the Southeastern U.S., Eliza has grown up living in a conservative and religious society where girls are groomed to want to become mothers. Women who do not want to become a mother are seen as lesser than, and undesirable. Growing up Eliza did want a biological child like every other girl, not rea…

Genea spent her early childhood in Portland, Oregon where she suffered multiple childhood traumas. As a result, she started studying people, noticing and cataloging the subtlest changes in their behavior, tone, and body language. The ability to intuit what is hidden beneath the surface became an invaluable superpower in her life and her practice. I…

Born and raised in Italy, she has been living in the United States and Canada for the past two decades. In her 20s and 30s, she thought she would dedicate her life to working for international NGOs supporting girls’ education and women’s rights around the world. Instead, due to health challenges, she had to reassess her career objectives, as well a…

Hannah is a childfree wife who believes that kids are a choice, not a social obligation. She enjoys helping people feel confident in their childfree lifestyles. Hannah likes going on adventures with her husband, eating Toblerone, peace & quiet, staying fit, and reading a good book. Her YouTube channel, Wife Without Kids is a positive and supportive…

Marianne is the author of Be A Free Range Human (translated in half a dozen languages, featured on BBC, Business Insider, The Guardian and more and gave the TEDx talk “The Hidden Power of Not (Always) Fitting In” (viewed half a million times). Her work helps people create a business + life that fits who they are (so they don’t have to leave a bit o…

Ashton Saldana is a writer and the founder of Soulace Seeker: a blog focused on relationships, travel, spirituality, and women empowerment. She has two published books, Words From the Soul which was released in October 2018, and The Parenthood Pendulum which was released in February 2021. She also is a Certified Reiki Practitioner and hosts intimat…

Shannon is a 28-year-old Californian who recently fell in love with chess and who has known she wanted to be childfree since her early 20’s. She has traveled to more places outside of the US than within, she worked at a sports and entertainment arena for over 3 years, and she watched and loved the “To Kid or Not To Kid” documentary. Shannon took he…

Sarah Dobson is the host of the Maybe Someday podcast, a show about what it’s like to be on the fence about becoming a mother. In this episode Sarah and I talk about what motivated her to start the Maybe Someday Podcast, figuring out how much of the reason to become a parent is social conditioning and how much is actual desire, and her journey from…

There's a reason why former Financial Times travel writer Rahul Jacob says that she is the best Pilates teacher and personal trainer he has ever worked with. For over 30 years, her clients (including Donna Karan, Laurie Anderson, and Joe Walsh) have trusted her to help them get stronger and function better, with less pain. She has owned award-winni…

Angie Saint-Yl is a food/travel blogger + travel mentor. She has been a solo traveler for the last five years and it has changed her life and her relationship with herself in more ways than she could have imagined! This amazing shift almost came close to not happening though because of the many mindset blocks/fears she had in regard to taking the l…

Sue Bowles is a sexual abuse survivor, she has overcome an eating disorder, and she struggled for a long time with showing her real self. She is also a published author, a Hope Coach, and she identifies as a Ragamuffin. Join us to hear Sue's inspiring story and how she has evolved into the childfree person that she is today. You can find out more a…

Bitch Talk is a podcast that boldly highlights the ongoing need for BIPOC women representation in media, film, and the arts. The show features thoughtful and fun interviews of marginalized and indie voices working as performers, comedians, independent filmmakers, and activists. Bitch Talk co-hosts Erin Lim and Ange Tabora engage the audience throug…

Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to s…

Genevieve is the founder of Skirt Club a private members club for bi-curious & bisexual women. With 15,000 members globally, women are more interested in each other, than ever. A keen advocate for advancing women’s confidence, her global events encourage women to put their own desires first. Born in England, raised in Hong Kong Genevieve has lived …

Who says you’re Perfect? De’Nicea does! Appreciating the root meaning of “whole and complete,” De’Nicea Hilton creates Playful Healing Spaces for Women to Embrace, Embody and Express Her Perfect Authentic Self. Expanding beyond her expertise in holistic and integrative approaches as a Holistic Well-Being Consultant, she guides women to use Play to …

Becky Kekula is an international motivational speaker and advocate for inclusion! She also serves as the Disability Equality Index Director at Disability:IN, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. After receiving a college degree, Becky worked for a decade in the entertainment and news media industries. Currentl…

Lisa is a Transformational Mindset Coach helping women live their purpose & confidently create wealth, freedom, and impact. After 10 years of nursing, Lisa felt lost and stuck and knew she was meant for more. The road to finding her passion and purpose lead to a spiritual awakening and a completely new way of living. Lisa finds joy in helping other…

Los Angeles based April who used to get mistaken for Molly Ringwald, won’t eat avocados and grew up in Iowa—that’s where the Field of Dreams is not the Worlds Largest potato! She has been a childrenswear designer for Buster Brown, sold Hallmark cards, photographed bands, and once was nicknamed Mario for her driving. Now she lives a quiet childfree …

Hello Firecracker! We are kicking off Season number 4 of The Honest Uproar podcast in a few hours and, as always, I wanted to say hi before we did! Would you like to be a guest on The Honest Uproar? Click on this link and send me your information: https://www.theuprisingspark.com/iwanttobeaguest Do you follow me already on social media? Find me on …

Sama founded the Womb Centered Healing Temple in 2018 as a collaborative space to support people of all genders to learn about the importance of our experiences in and of the womb, heal the wounds inflicted on all of us by the womb abuse and suppression of patriarchy, and reclaim the power of the traditions of womb reverence that predate the patria…

This episode of the Megaphone is not only the last of Season 3 but also the last Megaphone of the Honest Uproar podcast. Isabel took advantage of it to send out a short message and to wish you all very happy and safe holidays with your loved ones! Don't hesitate to send us an email to podcast@theuprisingspark.com, we would love to hear from you! Fu…

Koto hails from Nashville, TN. She graduated from MTSU in 2015 with a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in Graphic Design and an Associates degree in Graphic Design from IADT. Koto now does freelance graphic design and social media marketing. She has also worked with nonprofit organizations/history museums in the greater Nashville a…

Jessie Shedden is a British-Australian chicken-loving, cult-escaping badass woman, who has been featured in the BBC, the Sun, and Channel 4. She is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and inspirational author of Tomorrow’s Not Promised. Jessie’s specialty is helping women own their worth so they can authentically live their best lives, discover tru…

Anne Livingston is a published author and spiritual mentor. She just recently ended a three-year nomadic journey, living solely based on her intuition. She teaches others how to embody their power and light. Her passion is in teaching others how to live an authentic, soul-aligned life. She also mentors new authors who are committed to speaking thei…

Tanya Williams is the Amazon No 1 Best Selling author of A Childfree Happily Ever After and childfree advocate whose key message is around the C-Word: Choice! She believes that all women should make their own rules and do what is right for their life. She is the pink-loving, 4-inch heel wearing sparkly Chief of Everything at Digital Conversations a…

In this episode of The Megaphone, Isabel talks about “Fruits of Philosophy: The Private Companion of Young Married People, by a Physician" by Dr. Charles Knowlton. His work is one of the first pieces known that acknowledge the fact that people can have sex and not suffer the unwanted consequence of pregnancy. According to Google books, "this work h…

Emily L. Depasse is a Philadelphia-based sexologist and sex educator who is redefining the narratives around sexually transmitted infections (STIs). She received her BA in Gender and Sexuality Studies and is in the final year of her MSW/MEd Sex Therapy program at Widener University. Join us as we discuss how she decided to become a sexologist, abou…

Temple Aura, a 38-year-old, happily Childfree, Medical Laboratory Scientist, is the newest moderator of the infamous Facebook page, 'I Regret Having Children'. I found her through her very interesting work of facilitating and sharing the vents of distressed, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, and angry parents. She says providing spaces for people to…

Beatriz is a proud, born, and raised Honduran. In 2013 along with her husband and their quirky, “middle-aged” Shitzhu, they moved to Dallas, Texas, and made it their home. She’s a Nutrition Consultant and Coach, devoted to her education and personal development. A PCOS awareness supporter and “warrior” herself, passionate about coaching on blood su…

With a big firm background in management consulting and organizational change - and an MA in gender/cultural studies - Femily (aka Emily Howe) advises tech and other male-majority companies, like law and finance to help them advance womxn, foster inclusion of all kinds, and reduce workplace bias. Femily is also a big advocate for inclusion in gener…

In this episode of The Megaphone, Isabel shares a short list of childfree book recommendations. Here are the links to grab a copy of these books: - The Baby Trap - Ellen Peck - Childfree by Choice - Dr. Amy Blackstone - The Baby Matrix - Laura Carroll - Childfree Girls' Comfort Food for Thought - The Age of the Child - Kristen Tsetsi - Your Childre…

Monique is a counselor; she has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and specializes in self-care. She is American-Indian, and she was born and raised in a traditional family. When she was younger, she battled against depression, and her journey is a very inspiring one because now, she helps other people find their true, authentic self. You can…

Anne is a London based writer, travel filmmaker and digital marketing consultant. Her debut book #PassportReady: The Ultimate Guide To Solo Female Travel was released on September 1st and is currently an Amazon best-seller, ranking top 10 in the 'solo travel' and 'budget travel' categories. After four years of solo travel, she wanted to inspire oth…

Amy is living life childfree and loving it. She is the creator of the Intently You blog and shares her journey and insights on conscious and intentional living. A former marketer turned Account Management executive, Amy has a Master's in Mass Communication, and is currently working on her MBA. Her goals are to help others live mindfully and wonderf…

Patricia was born in Peru in 1980 and at age 27 moved to Barcelona and made it her home. She is an antinatalist, atheist, vegan, daydreamer, and an art lover. Patricia created Childfree Doodles two years ago as a way to share her experience and thoughts through her illustrations. She hopes they help other people to feel confident in their decision …

In this episode of The Megaphone, Isabel briefly reflects on her dating experiences before and after she decided to embrace the childfree lifestyle. If you'd like to grab a FREE copy of "A Childfree Women's Guide to Thrive in the Modern World", click here: https://www.subscribepage.com/childfree-guide 🔥 Don't hesitate to send us an email to podcast…

Meggan Anderson is a childfree actress and model from Los Angeles. As an antinatalist environmentalist, she volunteers a lot of time advocating for animal rights. After her successful tubal ligation a few years ago, she educates people that adopt don’t shop applies to people too! You can follow her on Instagram (@meggananderson), Twitter (@megganan…

During the course of her career, Nikki has been a successful model, wholesale rep, model scout, model agent, and one of the industry's most in-demand photographers. With a fashion industry career that expands over 16 years, Nikki has developed quite a reputation as a Plus Industry Expert and recently began consulting both agencies and models. In Ju…

Ikey and Sabrina are 2/3 of the Greene Triad, a loving, childfree, polyamorous, vegan throuple. Ikey is a loving dog mom, a feminist, Jewish atheist, a world traveler who loves staying at home, an HSP, and an Empath. Sabrina is an OB/GYN, a vegan nutritionist and a tattoo enthusiast. They live in Berlin with their partner Alex, who also happens to …

Happy International Childfree Day! Join Isabel and Tanya Williams, the author of A Childfree Happily Ever After, on this special episode! We talk about the origins of International Childfree Day and what it means to us. This special episode also comes with a giveaway! You can win a copy of Tanya's book by listening to it and then commenting on the …

Tia is the CEO of the first-ever childfree after infertility coaching platform, Plan Babe, an infertility advocate, home improvement fanatic, and an HR & Finance professional. Over the last 15+ years, she had poured her energy into her own personal and professional development. You can connect with Tia either via Instagram @mstiagendusa or on her w…

Hello Firecracker! We are kicking off Season number 3 of The Honest Uproar podcast in a couple of days and I wanted to swing by to say hi! Would you like to be a guest on The Honest Uproar? Click on this link and send me your information: https://www.theuprisingspark.com/iwanttobeaguest Do you follow me already on social media? Find me on FB and IG…

In this podcast's last episode of Season 2, we welcome Caroline Wood, an introvert who supports other introverts to build successful businesses that honor their introversion. She does this by helping them put in place great systems and set prices to thrive. Caroline is a corporate escapee having spent 20 years working as a chartered accountant for …