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Beyond Pronatalism | Finding fulfillment, with or without kids

Population Balance
Pronatalism
Motherhood
Childfree Living
Southern Culture
Childfree Lifestyle
Ecological Justice
Gender Roles
Food Advocacy
Adoption
Population Growth
Self-Exploration
Generational Differences
Vasectomy
Population Balance
Animal Rights
Parenting
Environmental Ethics
Reproductive Justice
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Environmental Activism

To have or not have kids is one of the biggest decisions we make in our lives, and yet how many of us know that we even have a choice about how we define and create our families? Beyond Pronatalism host Nandita Bajaj interviews women and men from diverse backgrounds who are courageously and creatively navigating pronatalism - the powerful pressures to have children - whether from family, friends, ... more

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Growing up in the counterculture of the 1960s, Sarah felt alienated when her peers embraced the traditional path of marriage and family, while she pursued a life of scholarship. Pulled by the strength of pronatalism, she briefly experimented with mar... more

Raised in a conservative Christian family in Germany, David was raised with the belief that marriage and children were inevitable, an assumption he carried into his relationships despite privately questioning the morality of procreation. When he lear... more

Alex grew up immersed in the pronatalism of suburban family life, and she assumed marriage and motherhood were in her future. Now married, a recent health diagnosis has complicated her plans to conceive. Alex's strong environmental values, minimalist... more

Therese grew up assuming marriage and motherhood were simply part of her future, even though she sensed from early adulthood that neither felt right for her. It wasn't until she was 40, as she became a documentary filmmaker with her first film, I Was... more

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Therese Shechter
Feminist filmmaker who creates documentaries about women's lives and pronatalism
Filmmaker (My So-Called Selfish Life, I Was a Teenage Feminist)
Episode: Therese Shechter | Joyfully Dismantling the "Womanhood" Script
Molly Peacock
Poet, biographer, essayist, and writer
Independent author; associated with WW Norton & Company
Episode: Molly Peacock | A Poetic Childfree Life
Emma Duval
Author and illustrator, wrote Unwed and Unbothered
Author/Illustrator
Episode: Emma Duval | Beyond Motherhood and Christianity
Bella DePaulo
Social scientist; leading expert on single life; author
University/academic research in social science
Episode: Bella DePaulo | The Power, Freedom, and Joy of Single Life
Lisa Rimmert
Comedian and author
Episode: Lisa | A Childfree Comedian Walks into a Bar
Dina Chaerani
Advocate for SRHR; founder of SRHR Barbie and Laporyu
Advocacy organizations (Planet International Indonesia; Yield Hub)
Episode: Dina | Combatting Sexual Violence
Diana Garkling
A Spanish citizen and multimedia artist who explores motherhood through her project Undo Motherhood.
Episode: Diana | Motherhood Beyond Patriarchy
Mandy Mercy GK
Child-free by choice, teacher, writer, and YouTuber
Singaporean
Episode: Mandy | Ending a Bad Arranged Marriage
Melissa Eddy
A mother of four and environmental activist
Episode: Melissa | The Joys of the "Empty Nest"

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Nandita Bajaj
Host of Beyond Pronatalism; moderator of conversations on pronatalism, fulfillment, and diverse family models.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    An excellent podcast, Beyond Pronatalism incorporates interviews with a fascinating selection of guests. Some of the guests are child free, some aren’t, but all are able to comment on the pressures to have children. Some very personal stories, 30 minute episodes, it’s an easily accessible podcast. It compliments the more in-depth Overshoot podcast.

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    United States2 years ago

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Sponsorship framing by Population Balance provides context for advocacy-centered conversations.
Diverse guests and personal stories help normalize non-traditional paths to fulfillment.
The show blends advocacy with thoughtful, nuanced discussions on reproductive choices.
Episodes are concise, around 30 minutes, and accessible.

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Erich | How Raising Siblings Ended the Desire to Parent
Q: Could you please briefly introduce yourself?
Erich describes himself as a 50-something, single, child-free business analyst living in Alberta who loves travel and minimal living.
Jenn | In Search of a Childfree Partner
Q: What was pronatalism like in your upbringing?
It was a dominant societal message rather than a pressure from my immediate family, shaped by cultural narratives about marriage and children, which I ultimately rejected.
Jenn | In Search of a Childfree Partner
Q: Can you briefly introduce yourself?
I'm Jenn, living near San Diego, with a long career in fundraising, and I'm sharing my journey of choosing to be childfree despite societal expectations.
Parker | Getting a Vasectomy at 18
Q: When did Parker first start questioning the notion of parenthood as a biological destiny, and what events led to his decision?
Parker describes always feeling that he did not want children, but the decision solidified during his intense academic path and the desire to avoid potential unwanted pregnancies, coupled with a belief that adoption could be a genuine alternative in the future.
Dina | Combatting Sexual Violence
Q: Wonderful. This is such an interesting background, especially about how early you got started in your advocacy at 13. Can you share some of what inspired you to get active in this kind of work at that young an age?
Dina explains she started as a survivor who sought to turn personal hardship into advocacy, drawing inspiration from NGOs like Planet International Indonesia and later building tools and programs to support others in reporting violence and advocating for rights.

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Listeners can expect thoughtful conversations about choosing fulfillment beyond traditional parenthood, with a focus on pronatalism pressures, non-traditional families, and redefining what family means. Episodes mix personal stories with expert insight—from childfree by choice to SRHR advocacy, single life, pet-centered households, and activist perspectives—often featuring a mix of activists, writers, scientists, and professionals who explore autonomy and community as paths to meaning. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on agency, practical pathways to fulfillment, and a framing that centers rights, consent, and diverse family models. This show is likely to appeal to listeners seeking candid, values-driven discussions about life choices ... more

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2. Molly Peacock
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6. Dina Chaerani
7. Diana Garkling
8. Mandy Mercy GK

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