84: Prontalism Explained And How it's Impacting You
Awakening Worth in Childless Women
English - November 11, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBMental Health Health & Fitness Alternative Health childless childfree infertility fertility self-worth miscarriage awakening Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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If you are a childless woman who feels triggered by how mom-focused and kid-centric our society seems to be, you might be stuck in the pronatalist ideology. If you're stuck here, you often feel like you are somehow worth less than mothers, you get irritated when someone asks if you have children, you feel as though you're treated differently at work, at church or even in your social circles.
Breaking free of the societal norms and expectations that stem from pronatalism is a key piece to feeling worthy in the world. This is why I do what I do. Ultimately, when we are able to shift our mindset as childless women, the world we see begins to change.
On this solo episode, I am going to unpack pronatalism and its influence on how we feel about ourselves as childless women. You'll discover:
My journey is not just about sharing experiences but also about extending an invitation to you. Together, we can challenge these outdated ideologies and empower ourselves to define our worth. If you want me to show you how, DM me "episode 84" on Instagram.
Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca
References from this episode:
Episode 55: My So-Called Selfish Life with Therese Shechter
Episode 67: Patriarchy and Pronatalism and Their Impact on Childless Women, with Jody Day
Episode 75: Who Will Take Care of Me When I Get Old? With Jody Day