The Kids or Childfree Podcast

104. Keltie Maguire on Key Coaching Takeaways During Season 7

April 29, 2026

In this episode, Keltie Maguire discusses some of the key themes and insights that have come up in her private and group coaching sessions during Season 7 of The Kids or Childfree Podcast, as well as episodes from Season 7 that address these topics.  We'll explore: Why it's important to make sure you're trying to solve the right problem when making this choice. (4:50) That it's good to want to be prepared - but why you should stop striving for perfection. (15:03) The importance of cultiv...

103. Tonya Kelly on the Complexities of Being a Childfree Stepmom

April 22, 2026

In this episode, Keltie speaks with therapist, Tonya Kelly, about what happens when you're childfree by choice...but your partner is a parent.  Hear them discuss: How societal norms and family expectations clouded Tonya's Kids or Childfree choice. Tonya's journey to making her childfree decision, after years of being on the fence.  How she navigated tough conversations with her mom about her decision not to have kids, especially as an only child. - The things that helped Tonya to cultivate ...

102. Katie Snooks on Her View from the Fence

April 15, 2026

In this heartfelt conversation, content creator Katie Snooks shares her journey of navigating the the decision of whether or not to have kids, from the perspective of someone still on the fence.  Hear her and Keltie discuss: Katie's decision to share her decision journey publicly, and why it's been equal parts helpful and harmful. The most difficult parts of being on the fence — and the fears keeping Katie stuck. Why Katie's "action plan" didn't work the way she and her husband thought it...