Show Notes
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 would.
Ways to prevent other's opinions and external pressures from getting in the way. ...and so much more (0:45) Meet Katie & her Kids or Childfree indecision (17:50) Coaching Katie through grief & acceptance about not wanting kids (21:11) Making the decision with her husband (30:54) Sharing online about being a fence-sitter (40:00) Navigating fear and regret in this decision
About Katie:
Katie Snooks is a London-based content creator and writer known for her honest, relatable conversations around dating, relationships, and the complexities of modern life. On her social media she shares London date night recommendations in a series called #dateswithkate and has also documented her struggle with acne on YouTube.
Mentioned in the episode:
Find Katie on YouTube: www.youtube.com/snooksy
And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katesnooks/
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