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Episode 204: The Myth of the Maternal Instinct
Plenty of Childfree people carry a quiet suspicion that they’re missing some piece of wiring everyone else got. Dr. Amy Blackstone went looking for the research to explain what was wrong with her and found there’s no such thing as a maternal instinct. She joins Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® to talk about what the science really says, and why feeling wrong usually means you’re measuring yourself against the wrong population.
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FILE Lifestyle: Financial Independence, Live Early
Financial Independence, Live Early: An alternative retirement approach designed for Childfree people who want to live fully now.
Dr. Jay's TEDx Talk: What If Childfree People Aren't Really the Problem?
In 2025, Childfree Insights™ CEO and Founder Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, challenged the idea that not having children threatens the economy and social order.
2022 Report: Being Childfree may not make you rich, but it may make you happy.
To get a better picture of the impact of being Childfree on finances and life, Childfree Wealth surveyed 299 Childfree people.