The Kids or Childfree Podcast

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?

The Kids or Childfree Podcast is a kids podcast hosted by Keltie Maguire, with 121 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Keltie Maguire hosts The Kids or Childfree Podcast, a kids show with 121 episodes published.

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  Episode #119

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

  Sep 23, 202658 minS8

  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 stuff about Keltie that you probably don't know! (1:43) Introducing Nikki and her role in Kids or Childfree; (11:25) Reflecting on lessons learned from Season 8 guests; (34:58) Personal questions for Keltie; (36:40) Behind the scenes of the Kids or Childfree business; (45:58) Random questions As mentioned in the episode: Hear Keltie's episode of Nicole's The Expat Cast Podcast where they talk about "home" here, and the episode about deciding whether to have kids while living aboard, here . Tune into Episode 106 with Tyece, here. Listen to Episode 111 with Caroline from @elsewherewithcare, here . Join the next round of the same Confidently Childfree Group Intensive that Caroline took part in. Find Episode 112 with Tess Pereira, here . Want to be one of our 50 decision conversations? Email Keltie at hello@keltiemaguire.com . Get details on private coaching: kidsorchildfree.com/coaching MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP https://kidsorchildfree.com/workshop Join a GROUP PROGRAM Kids or Childfree Group Program ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/kids-or-childfree-program Confidently Childfree Group Intensive ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/confidently-childfree-group-intensive Access an ON DEMAND class Peruse the entire On Demand Collection ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/ondemand Join one of our monthly SUPPORT SERIES sessions Kids or Childfree Support Series ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/kids-or-childfree-support-series Confidently Childfree Support Series ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/confidently-childfree-support-series Work with me in 1-on-1 COACHING https://kidsorchildfree.com/coaching FREE resources ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources CONNECT ONLINE Website ▸ http://kidsorchildfree.com Instagram ▸ http://instagram.com/kidsorchildfree ⏰ Tiktok ▸ https://tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree ️ YouTube ▸ https://www.youtube.com/@KidsorChildfree Brought to you by Keltie Maguire, Clarity Coach ▸ http://keltiemaguire.com Love what you're hearing? Subscribe | Like | Comment | Share with a friend

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  Episode #117

  117. Helen Krug von Nidda on Closing the Fulfillment Gap

  Sep 9, 202654 minS8

  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 childfree. You'll hear them discuss: Why so many women are feeling less lit up by their careers and lives than they'd like. How women can find greater fulfillment no matter which Kids or Childfree choice they make. Helen's MOVE framework for personal growth and fulfillment, which emphasizes motivation, opportunities, vision, and empowering community. The importance of "diversifying" one's fulfillment, and the risk we run if we look to motherhood to be the one fulfilling thing. Helen's own journey of choosing a childfree life, including the fulfillment she finds in her autonomy and the importance of grace in decision-making. (0:34) Meet Helen & her work on fulfillment; (10:36) The gap between feeling stuck & feeling fulfilled; (17:02) Fulfillment & the Kids or Childfree decision; (29:26) MOVE framework & the Kids or Childfree decision; (40:22) Helen's choice to be childfree About Helen: Dr. Helen Krug von Nidda is an executive coach, international speaker, and advisor who delivers keynotes and workshops on leadership development, career empowerment for women, and strengthening workplace culture. With over 20 years of global HR experience spanning the United Nations system and Fortune 500 companies. Her clients include Morgan Stanley, Dell, LinkedIn, Google, Oracle and Sony Music. Helen holds a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University. She is a certified executive coach and licensed career counselor, and holds an MA in Human Resources Management and a BA from Smith College. She is currently an instructor at Stanford University and has taught at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland and INSEAD France. Her forthcoming book, Closing the Fulfillment Gap, published by Post Hill Press will be released 15 September 2026. As mentioned in the episode: Purchase Closing the Fulfillment Gap Helen's website is www.with-helen.com Find Helen on Instagram at @with.dr.helen and on LinkedIn Sign up for our September 16th Kids or Childfree Group Program start. MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP https://kidsorchildfree.com/workshop Join a GROUP PROGRAM Kids or Childfree Group Program ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/kids-or-childfree-program Confidently Childfree Group Intensive ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/confidently-childfree-group-intensive Access an ON DEMAND class Peruse the entire On Demand Collection ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/ondemand Join one of our monthly SUPPORT SERIES sessions Kids or Childfree Support Series ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/kids-or-childfree-support-series Confidently Childfree Support Series ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/confidently-childfree-support-series Work with me in 1-on-1 COACHING https://kidsorchildfree.com/coaching FREE resources ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources CONNECT ONLINE Website ▸ http://kidsorchildfree.com Instagram ▸ http://instagram.com/kidsorchildfree ⏰ Tiktok ▸ https://tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree ️ YouTube ▸ https://www.youtube.com/@KidsorChildfree Brought to you by Keltie Maguire, Clarity Coach ▸ http://keltiemaguire.com Love what you're hearing? Subscribe | Like | Comment | Share with a friend

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  Episode #116

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

  Sep 2, 202637 minS8

  "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 other is on the fence, this one is for you. Keltie is dishing out her topic advice including... Why being at odds about this choice doesn't have to mean a break-up. The fact that your relationship can absolutely inform what you want and how you feel about this choice. When being on a different page about this decision is actually a symptom or manifestation of bigger issues at play in your relationship. Why decision that's only for the other person is likely to bring up future resentment. The key red flags in relationships who are in disagreement about this decision. (0:45) It's not an automatic break-up; (4:48) Identifying priorities; (10:26) Bigger issues come to light; (15:14) Compromise; (25:35) Separate your desire from the decision; (28:00) Red flags As mentioned in the episode: Check out our On Demand class, A Difference of Opinion , for further support on the topic of being at odds with your partner about this choice. You can find the full On Demand line-up here. The following Kids or Childfree Podcast episodes feature guests or the topic of being at odds with your partner about this choice: Episode 112 Episode 99 Episode 85 Episode 75 Episode 45 Episode 32 Episode 30 Episode 29 Episode 8 Sign up for our September 16th Kids or Childfree Group Program start. MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP https://kidsorchildfree.com/workshop Join a GROUP PROGRAM Kids or Childfree Group Program ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/kids-or-childfree-program Confidently Childfree Group Intensive ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/confidently-childfree-group-intensive Access an ON DEMAND class Peruse the entire On Demand Collection ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/ondemand Join one of our monthly SUPPORT SERIES sessions Kids or Childfree Support Series ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/kids-or-childfree-support-series Confidently Childfree Support Series ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/confidently-childfree-support-series Work with me in 1-on-1 COACHING https://kidsorchildfree.com/coaching FREE resources ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources CONNECT ONLINE Website ▸ http://kidsorchildfree.com Instagram ▸ http://instagram.com/kidsorchildfree ⏰ Tiktok ▸ https://tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree ️ YouTube ▸ https://www.youtube.com/@KidsorChildfree Brought to you by Keltie Maguire, Clarity Coach ▸ http://keltiemaguire.com Love what you're hearing? Subscribe | Like | Comment | Share with a friend

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  Episode #115

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

  Aug 25, 20261h 13mS8

  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 importance of questioning societal norms, and why self-discovery is a key part of this process. How personal life experiences shape decisions, and some of the key experiences that informed Maddy's childfree choice. How relationship dynamics play into the decision to have or not have kids, and some of the misconceptions about men's desires. (0:36) Meet Maddy & her Kids or Childfree story; (16:42) Parenthood as a default setting; (35:34) The impact from Maddy's upbringing; (48:04) Childfree dating & partnership; (1:07:27) Who has authority to discuss the Kids or Childfree decision About Maddy: Maddy Lettuce is a childfree content creator and writer based in New Hampshire. She creates content at @whozyourmaddy on TikTok, where her childfree content has accumulated 21 million views in the past year. She's currently working on a book called Opting Out: A Thinking Person's Guide to the Biggest Default Setting of Your Life, a prescriptive nonfiction book examining how parenthood became the default setting nobody questions, and what it would mean to actually treat it as a choice. Het content focuses on raising awareness that the decision to have children is exactly that, a decision, and giving people permission to examine it honestly before they make it. As mentioned in the episode: Find Maddy on Substack , TikTok , and Instagram at @whozyourmaddy . Sign up for our September 16th Kids or Childfree Group Program start. MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP https://kidsorchildfree.com/workshop Join a GROUP PROGRAM Kids or Childfree Group Program ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/kids-or-childfree-program Confidently Childfree Group Intensive ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/confidently-childfree-group-intensive Access an ON DEMAND class Peruse the entire On Demand Collection ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/ondemand Join one of our monthly SUPPORT SERIES sessions Kids or Childfree Support Series ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/kids-or-childfree-support-series Confidently Childfree Support Series ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/confidently-childfree-support-series Work with me in 1-on-1 COACHING https://kidsorchildfree.com/coaching FREE resources ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources CONNECT ONLINE Website ▸ http://kidsorchildfree.com Instagram ▸ http://instagram.com/kidsorchildfree ⏰ Tiktok ▸ https://tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree ️ YouTube ▸ https://www.youtube.com/@KidsorChildfree Brought to you by Keltie Maguire, Clarity Coach ▸ http://keltiemaguire.com Love what you're hearing? Subscribe | Like | Comment | Share with a friend

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  Episode #114

  114. Paula Barnes on Raising Kids Abroad

  Aug 19, 20261h 10mS8

  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 among expats. What it was like for Paula first moving to a foreign country with young kids, and how she navigated the transition. The impact various cultural perspectives have had on her kids' education and lives. The challenges and rewards of sending her kids to boarding school in a different country — and how she has had to learn to let go. How to instill values in kids being brought up in a privileged environment. The evolution of Paula's relationship with her kids as they grow into adulthood, and the transition to becoming an empty nester. (2:51) Meet Paula & her Kids or Childfree choice; (10:57) Comparing raising young children with and without support; (14:23) Moving abroad with 3 kids; (25:10) Sending her children to boarding school; (39:54) Instilling values in kids raised in a privileged environment; (45:52) Being an empty nester/having adult children About Paula: Paula Barnes is a travel creator, podcast host, and expat who has spent nearly two decades living across Asia. After relocating from Australia to Taiwan in 2006 with her young family, she went on to live in multiple countries, embracing new cultures and building a global lifestyle. Now based between Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney, she shares authentic travel insights, expat experiences, and insider tips through Truly Expat Travel. Passionate about empowering women—especially over 45—to explore the world with confidence, she creates a supportive community for meaningful, experience-led travel. As mentioned in the episode: Find Paula online at trulyexpattravel.com Listen to the Truly Expat Travel Podcast . Keltie can be heard on the Truly Expat Travel Podcast, sharing her insider's tips for Munich, here . Find Paula on social media at @trulyexpattravel . MORE HELP FOR YOUR KIDS OR CHILDFREE DECISION: Start Here: sign up for an upcoming WORKSHOP https://kidsorchildfree.com/workshop Join a GROUP PROGRAM Kids or Childfree Group Program ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/kids-or-childfree-program Confidently Childfree Group Intensive ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/confidently-childfree-group-intensive Access an ON DEMAND class Peruse the entire On Demand Collection ▸ https://www.kidsorchildfree.com/ondemand Join one of our monthly SUPPORT SERIES sessions Kids or Childfree Support Series ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/kids-or-childfree-support-series Confidently Childfree Support Series ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/confidently-childfree-support-series Work with me in 1-on-1 COACHING https://kidsorchildfree.com/coaching FREE resources ▸ https://kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources CONNECT ONLINE Website ▸ http://kidsorchildfree.com Instagram ▸ http://instagram.com/kidsorchildfree ⏰ Tiktok ▸ https://tiktok.com/@kidsorchildfree ️ YouTube ▸ https://www.youtube.com/@KidsorChildfree Brought to you by Keltie Maguire, Clarity Coach ▸ http://keltiemaguire.com Love what you're hearing? Subscribe | Like | Comment | Share with a friend

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