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84:20

What Gloria Steinem's Life Can Teach Us About Not...

Dinky ·

2026/10/06

The New York Times called her the "personification of the women's movement." The Wall Street Journal called her a feminist icon. The BBC News said that was the leader of the women's liberation movement in the United States — and CNN said that Steinem was the "face" of the second-wave feminism movement of the 1960s and 1970s. The Associated Press called Steinem one of the "most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement". Today we are talking about Gloria Steinem, her life, and

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54:12

Should You Go Home For The Holidays? Let's Discuss

Dinky ·

2026/09/29

Ah, the leaves are turning and the smell of pumpkin is in the air… which can only mean one thing: someone in your family is going to start hounding you about coming home for the holidays. As two people who have notoriously trashed the life script, I wanted to do this episode because I think we need a come to Jesus moment about why we’ve actually made the holiday season terrible and we should completely trash these traditions. In this episode, we’ll get into why, and what to do if going home for the

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78:09

Why China’s One Child Policy Created A Caregiving Crisis

Dinky ·

2026/09/22

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Dink Yourself:Beyoncé’s Cécred Lash Serum Bauer Steamer ProJOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! From 1979 to 2015, China's one child policy limited most families to a single kid. Now that generation is stuck in the sandwich generation, caring for aging parents and their own children with no siblings to share the load. Today we’ll break down the history of the policy, from forced abortions and son preference to China's

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35:56

Emergency Ep: Cops Are Using Flock Cameras To Stalk...

Dinky ·

2026/09/20

Today I’m speaking with Jenna Sherman, who serves as campaign director for Ultraviolet, a national advocacy organization that drives feminist cultural and political change, and works to improve the lives of all women and gender expansive people by disrupting patriarchy and creating a cost for sexism. You may have seen Ultraviolet’s recent campaign against Flock Cameras — specifically in raising awareness for their partnership with Ulta. Jenna joins me today to discuss the issue and what folks can do

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115:23

We Are Childfree: The Childfree Elders Nobody Talks...

Dinky ·

2026/09/08

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/dinky-pod Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment or Kristen's Dior lipgloss in color Berry.JOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! Today we are doing an episode that is long overdue. We are interviewing Zoë Noble and James Glazebrook – hosts of the popular We Are Childfree podcast. The podcast started in

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59:27

FREE BONUS: A Surrogate Refused An Abortion. Now...

Dinky ·

2026/09/01

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/dinky-pod Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. JOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! This episode is going to be A DOOOOOOOOZY. We’re talking about a story that centers in Texas (of course) featuring a baby, who was born with a severe heart defect, that drew the attention of anti-abortion activists as

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99:52

Being An Abortion Provider In Alabama

Dinky ·

2026/08/25

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon!EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/dinky-podJOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! Our returning guest today is the fearless Dr. Danielle Gershon. Dr. Danielle is an OBGYN working and living in Alabama. She is a fellow of the Physicians for Reproductive Health and she is also childfree by choice. We are so excited to chat with her about her

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86:50

Brianna Madia On Loving Something You Know Will Die

Dinky ·

2026/08/11

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. JOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! Our guest today, Brianna Madia, is a 3x bestseller having lived in and traveled the deserts of the American West in an old Ford van. She made a name for herself on social media discussing topics like identity, nature, and subverting expectations. She lives in Utah, Oregon and wherever the road takes her, so long as her four dogs are along for

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85:06

Inside Our Childfree Group Trips: France + Vietnam Recap

Dinky ·

2026/07/28

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. Today we are recapping two recent Dinky trips: Vietnam in April and France in June. If you’re new to our trips, we partner with the company TrovaTrip who organizes the itinerary and manages all the logistics for us so we just get to show up and enjoy our vacation. If you’re interested in taking more trips with Dinky, Kristen and I are hosting folks for our second Christmas Markets trip in December,

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88:04

The Childfree Author Writing The Rom-Coms No One Else...

Dinky ·

2026/07/14

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. We’re talking with author Jaclyn Westlake! Jaclyn is a former recruiter and career advice columnist who now writes novels about funny, flawed women doing their best to find their authentic way in the world. She is the author of Dear Dotty — a finalist for the Women's Fiction Writers Association Star Award — and Lucky Break, whose main character navigates grief, therapy, and the unexpected freedom of

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72:58

Regretful Parents, Part 4 (Facebook Edition)

Dinky ·

2026/07/01

Today we are doing another dedicated Regretful Parents episode. This is our fourth full episode we’ve done on regretful parents and, if you didn’t notice by now, we also have a recurring series we try to do weekly available wherever you find podcasts and a whole lot more on our YouTube channel. In today’s episode, I have compiled a ton of recent posts on Facebook’s I Regret Having Children, which as of recording has 105k members. Trigger warning that there is some talk of parricide (or the murder of

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93:36

How To Decide If You Want Kids (With Clarity Coach...

Dinky ·

2026/06/16

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. Today, we’re talking to the mind behind the Instagram account Kids or Childfree. Keltie Maguire is a Clarity Coach, and offers coaching, workshops, and a podcast dedicated to helping women navigate one of life's biggest and most underserved decisions: whether or not to become a parent. Now based in Germany, Keltie came to this work through her own uncertainty. In our conversation we’ll talk about

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86:42

Gamer Cozy K On Why You Need More Hobbies

Dinky ·

2026/06/02

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. Our guest today is Kennedy, who goes by Cozy K or just @cozy.games on social media, has more than 1.5 million followers across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Cozy K is your gaming and lifestyle bestie dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming space for all who appreciate games, hobbies and an overall cozy aesthetic – a true pioneer of the “cozy gamer” identity. From heartfelt game recommendations and

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84:22

Childfree Adventure YouTuber Eva Zu Beck Bought...

Dinky ·

2026/05/19

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. Today we are joined by Eva Zu Beck: an adventure YouTuber, host and director of the show Superskilled on NatGeo, and a self-proclaimed feral woman. We ask her about her experiences leaving corporate life to travel the world, her experiences with her dog Vilk, and what it’s like to be a woman in this industry. TRIPS:Christmas Markets 2026!!! GET MORE FROM DINKY: Treat yourself to new merch! Wanna get

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100:19

Can You Change Your Mind About Having Kids? Helena de...

Dinky ·

2026/05/05

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. Today, we’re talking with Helena de Groot — creator, sound designer, storyteller, and the audio producer behind several beloved podcasts. Originally from Belgium, she's the producer of the Poetry Foundation's flagship interview show Poetry Off the Shelf, and the co-creator of the cult-classic Paris Review Podcast. Her newest project, Creation Myth, is an eight-part audio memoir for CBC (Canadian

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73:23

[FREE BONUS] Forced C-Sections, Fetal Personhood...

Dinky ·

2026/04/28

UPDATE: Hi folks, we're releasing this Patreon exclusive to all our listeners because the main story in this episode is now going to court + we want to share the story more widely. If you want to support her trial: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-fight-for-justice-after-a-courtordered-csectionErika and Kristen dig into a deeply disturbing ProPublica investigation of two Black women in Florida who were subjected to emergency court hearings during active labor when they refused unwanted

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76:59

Rachel Cargle On Being Childfree & Curating A Life...

Dinky ·

2026/04/20

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Today, we’re being BLESSED by the one and only Rachel Cargle. When we started this podcast, Rachel was one of our number one dream guests. Rachel is a founder, an organizer, an author, an activist. Her work focuses mostly on intersectionality and womanhood. She is the creator of the iconic community for childfree women Rich Auntie Supreme. She’s the author of A Renaissance of Our Own: A Memoir & Manifesto on Reimagining which is a very

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14:02

Regretful Parents: "I Let Him Have Full Custody" |...

Dinky ·

2026/04/09

Subscribe so you never miss an episodeIn this episode of our Regretful Parents series, Kristen and Erika react to a viral Reddit post from a mom who was *thrilled* when her ex-husband filed for full custody of their 3-year-old son — and immediately booked a flight.We get into the messy reality of co-parenting, why dads get a pass for bad parenting while moms never do, the way society fails boys by refusing to discipline them, and why this woman packing her bags (and her cat) might actually be… the

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124:34

Louis Theroux's "Into The Manosphere" Explained: The...

Dinky ·

2026/04/07

Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Erika and Kristen are joined by returning guest Neill Wolf to break down Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary Into the Manosphere — and the terrifying, infuriating, hilarious world it reveals. From 13-year-olds swarming influencers in the streets of New York to a pregnant girlfriend who may not know she's not legally married, this one is one for the books. We chat about: HSTikkyTokky (Harrison) — a 23-year-old who introduces women as his

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22:15

Regretful Parents: "I Don't Enjoy Eating Anymore" |...

Dinky ·

2026/04/05

In this episode of the Regretful Parents series, Erika and Kristen react to a viral Reddit post from the Regretful Parents subreddit written by a mom who loved cooking — until she had a child. From cold meals and high-pitched screaming at the dinner table to losing her passion for the kitchen entirely, this mom's story hits different for anyone who lives for food.We break down the emotional toll of meal time battles with picky toddlers, why the mental load of feeding a child falls disproportionately

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