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Dinky

two childfree pals who just won’t stfu about the DINK (dual income, no kids) lifestyle ✨the #1 followed childfree & DINK podcast✨subscribe to our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more: https://www.patreon.com/dinkypod/membershipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

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90:45

Surviving A Cult & Childhood Torture (With Nonprofit...

Dinky ·

2024/03/19

Today we are honored to be joined by Ali Davis, a cult and childhood torture survivor. Ali grew up under Bill Gothard's teachings (otherwise known as the fundamentalist Christian cult portrayed in ‘Shiny Happy People’). Due in large part to Ali’s childhood experiences, she is now in her early 30s and childfree by choice. Ali is passionate about raising awareness of non-war related childhood torture and is the founder and Executive Director of the pretti graffiti foundation — the first and only

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54:47

Childfree Travel Tips

Dinky ·

2024/03/05

It’s almost spring, so naturally, we’re looking for excuses to DINK ourselves with a 2024 vacation. Your irresponsible, unhinged childfree besties have done the research on all things childfree vacations — including locations, best times of year, and childfree travel groups. Last but not least, we will also be chatting about our Lazy Girls trip, including a deep dive on the itinerary and what we’re looking forward to most. Wanna go to Switzerland with us? As of publishing, there are only 8 spots

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72:27

Will You Regret Not Having A Child? (With 81-Year-Old...

Dinky ·

2024/02/20

If there’s one thing childfree people hear over and over and over again, it’s that someday we’ll wake up and realize we made a mistake — and be saddled with tremendous regret over our choice to be childfree. So, today we’ll be talking to Marcia Drut-Davis — an 81 year old pioneer of the childfree lifestyle and author of two books: Confessions Of A Childfree Woman and What? You Don’t Want Children? Marcia also revealed her childfree status on national television in 1974 on a segment of ‘60 Minutes.’

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77:19

Answering Listener Questions (How To Respond When...

Dinky ·

2024/02/06

It’s a mailbag episode!! We had such a blast answering listener questions last season that we’re coming at you with a fresh batch. We’ve pulled some of our favorite questions that listeners like you have sent in over DMs and email — so let this serve as a reminder: if you have a question or a comment, you can always reach us at dinky@dinkypod.com!Cheese Grotto graciously offered us an affiliate code! Use code DinkyPod10 for 10% off any Cheese Grotto order. Click HERE to see the Instagram post

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77:48

Traveling The World With Childfree Women (With...

Dinky ·

2024/01/23

Have you ever thought, “Wow, I wish i could just leave everything behind and travel the globe with a community of other childfree women?” Well, then this episode was designed for you. We’ll be talking with the childfree content creator known on social media as @WildShe. Through her work, she’s creating a community for childfree, travel-loving, free-spirited women to unite and challenge social norms. Having traveled and lived globally, mostly solo, for more than 10 plus plus years, she is probably

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51:14

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Wants Kids & We Need To Discuss

Dinky ·

2024/01/09

It’s a new year and we know fans of Dinky aren’t just childfree — they’re also big fans of true crime. So, our 2024 gift to you is Dinky with a slice of murder. In this episode we’re covering the famous story that made us all think deeply about the ethics of procreation: Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother Dee Dee. Plus, we unpack the news that Gypsy plans to have kids post-prison. Donate to support this show.Shop our merch.Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and

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69:53

Childfree Representation In Media (With Bestselling...

Dinky ·

2023/12/26

Listeners, strap in for a thriller of an episode. We’re talking to New York Times bestselling author and childfree superstar Andrea Bartz. Andrea Bartz is a journalist and author of her hit novels like The Spare Room, The Lost Night, The Herd, and Reese’s Book Club pick We Were Never Here. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Marie Claire, Vogue, and many other outlets, and she's held editorial positions at Glamour, Psychology Today, and Self, among other publications. Tune in to hear

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93:48

How To Set Boundaries With Your Family (With...

Dinky ·

2023/12/12

In this episode, we’re diving into the topic of codependency. You might be asking yourself, what does codependency have to do with being childfree? Well, with some estimates suggesting that over 90-percent of the American population demonstrates some form of codependent behavior — childfree folks are no exception. So today, we’ll be talking to codependency coach Jo Westood on overcoming people pleasing tendencies in your childfree life, setting boundaries, and most importantly: how to deal with the

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66:00

Is Surrogacy Ethical?

Dinky ·

2023/11/28

Today, we’re going to be talking about the commodification of pregnancy. Specifically, we’re taking a deep dive into the complicated world of surrogacy: the process in which a person carries and delivers a child for a couple or individual. We’ll be learning about the different types of surrogacy, how surrogates are compensated (that is, if payment is even allowed in your state!) — and discuss if surrogacy overall is even ethical. It’s a heady one, but a good one. To learn more about surrogacy laws

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51:46

Childfree Intentional Communities 101

Dinky ·

2023/11/14

Is it just me, or do we all dream about shirking societal norms and living with our childfree besties in a shared, intentional community — something like the Golden Girls? In today’s episode, Erika and Kristen dive deep into why intentional communities might just be the answer to childfree living we’ve been looking for. We’ll be talking about the broad strokes of the topic: from types of intentional communities that exist, to the logistics around shared property, and more. To learn more about

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70:52

Regretful Parents Pt. 2 (With Sociologist Orna Donath)

Dinky ·

2023/10/31

Our first episode on regretful parents was such a hit, we wanted to dive even deeper. In this episode, we’re joined by Orna Donath, a sociologist who probably knows more about parental regret than anyone on the planet. She is the author of the book, ‘Regretting Motherhood’ — which covers her study of 23 women on their experiences with regret over their role as mothers. You can buy Orna’s book HERE to read it yourself.To find the article on orgs to support in Israel and Palestine, visit

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87:28

Cultural Pressure To Have Kids (With Paranormal...

Dinky ·

2023/10/17

To celebrate the launch of Season 4 and Halloween in one fell swoop, we’re joined by paranormal historian and expert Sapphire Sandalo. You might recognize her as a co-host on the Travel Channel TV shows like ‘Ghost Town Terror’ or ‘Paranormal Caught On Camera.’ She also has her own award-winning spooky podcast, 'Stories With Sapphire.' Additionally, October is Filipino American History Month, and as a Filipino-American, Sapphire shares her thoughts on the cultural pressures of being childfree as an

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85:52

Hot & Unbothered In Your 40s (With Childfree Style...

Dinky ·

2023/08/15

The season three finale has arrived! To celebrate, we’re interviewing Dominique Baker, an award-winning skin and hair expert in her 40s who has been featured in WhoWhatWear, Style Canada, The Guardian and more. Plus, we catch up with Nick, one of the listeners we recently set up on a date via Instagram’s new app Threads, and it’s a WILD story. To shop Erika’s skincare routine: The Wayfair makeup organizer Olay Total Effects Revitalizing Foaming Face WashDr. Andrew Weil Mega-Mushroom Relief &

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78:28

Answering Listener Questions ("How To Navigate...

Dinky ·

2023/08/01

Listeners, today is all about YOU. This may be our third season, but it’s also our first season doing a mailbag episode! You all sent in a ton of great questions on Instagram — from how to deal with your childfree status in professional settings, to our best dating advice, to coping with in-laws, and so much more! Become a monthly subscriber to help this show stay ad-free. Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment,

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61:08

AI Expert Warns: “Hold Off From Having Kids”

Dinky ·

2023/07/18

I know what you’re thinking: what does artificial intelligence have to do with a DINK lifestyle? Surprisingly, more than you think! In this episode, we explore a common philosophical question in antinatalist circles: Should artificial intelligence be given the ability to experience pain and suffering? Plus, we chat about recent statements from Mo Gawdat, a former Google X exec, on why he’s urging people to hold off on having kids as a result of the rise of artificial intelligence. You can find the

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54:48

Meet The Childfree TikToker Who Has 34 Million Likes...

Dinky ·

2023/07/04

Believe it or not, this episode marks Dinky’s one year anniversary! To celebrate, we’ll be talking to one of the biggest (and favorite) childfree influencers on TikTok. You may know her on the internet as z00mie, but she’s known as Abigail Porter IRL. Tune in to hear us chat with her about the origins of her mega-viral “free birth control” series on TikTok, the craziest things she’s learned about being childfree online, the “girl with the list”, and so much more. Be sure to follow z00mie, aka

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64:19

Creating Childfree Money Goals (With Expert Dr. Jay...

Dinky ·

2023/06/20

In this episode, Kristen and Erika are joined by Dr. Jay Zigmont, the founder of Childfree Wealth, a financial planning service that supports your life without kids. We’ll be talking about the basics of financial planning as people without kids as well as some out-of-the-box approaches to retiring that are exclusively designed for childfree lifestyles. While millennials may be in a sad state when it comes to financial planning and retirement, this episode is designed to help you feel inspired and

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64:10

Being Childfree Is A Legacy (With Author Ruby...

Dinky ·

2023/06/06

In this episode, we’re joined by journalist and thought-leader Ruby Warrington who recently published her fourth book, Women Without Kids: The Revolutionary Rise Of An Unsung Sisterhood. You’ve probably seen this book all over social media, but for those who are unfamiliar, Ruby’s latest book was intended to be a radical reframing of everything it means NOT to be a mom. Instead of continuing to paint women without kids as sad, self-obsessed, or somehow dysfunctional, what if we saw them as boldly

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58:33

6 Misconceptions Of Antinatalism

Dinky ·

2023/05/23

Antinatalism. Parents and trolls love to talk shit about this controversial philosophy on the internet, but few truly understand it. Today we will be discussing the misconceptions that piss us off, debunking common myths, and setting the record straight on everything from if antinatalists hate kids to the belief that antinatalists are “pro-death.” In this episode, we also Dink Ourselves by reading YOUR comments on Instagram — and unpack a truly batshit series of comments from parents in our Shit

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61:10

Childfree Not By Choice (With Content Creator Tiffany...

Dinky ·

2023/05/09

For many women, a childfree life isn’t a choice. According to the CDC, nearly 20% of women are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying. The inability to have a child affects 6.7 million women in the U.S. — about 11% of the reproductive-age population. That’s why today, we’re talking about those who are childless — rather than childfree — from the struggle to get pregnant to how to overcome the grief process. In this episode, we’re joined by content creator Tiffany J. Marie to hear about her

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