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Welcome to Childfree Life by Design.

This is the show for Childfree people ready to forge their own bold paths with intention.

Your hosts, experts in life planning and financial management, have signed your permission slip to think differently about your life — and bring you clear, practical guidance to make your plans a reality.

Each episode breaks down the lifestyle choices, financial decisions, and long-term planning considerations Childfree adults like you need to shake off our culture's outdated assumptions and expectations.

Whether you're refining your financial plan, redefining what family means to you, or reexamining your values, this is your source for the inspiration and tools to finally ditch the Standard LifeScript and write your own.

Latest Episodes

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Mar 12, 2026

Episode 182: Designing Your End of Life

Episode 181: Planning Without Next of Kin

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Feb 25, 2026

Episode 180: The Importance of Care Plans

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Feb 19, 2026

Episode 179: Building Childfree Trust® With Welon Trust

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Feb 11, 2026

Episode 178: Protecting Your Pets

Episode 177: Introducing Childfree Trust®

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Featured Episode

Episode 158: Moving Abroad

Considering a move outside the U.S.? You’re not alone.

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Mar 16, 2026

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21 Minutes

Episode 149: I'll Make You Quit Your Job [REPLAY]

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Mar 16, 2026

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27 Minutes

Episode 36: 8 No-Baby Steps

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Meet Our Experts

Melissa Holcombe

DSW, LCSW

Senior Advisor, Childfree Trust

Dr. Sara Zeff Geber

PhD

Senior Advisor, Aging, Childfree Trust®

Dr. Jay Zigmont

PhD, MBA, CFP®

Founder and Chief Visionary, Childfree Wealth®, Childfree Trust®, Childfree Insights™

Fiona Waller

MSW, LCSW, CFP®

Childfree Wealth Specialist®

Maddy Roche

Chief Growth Officer, Partnerships, Childfree Trust®

Scott Barnes

CFP®, TPCP, CLTC

Childfree Wealth Specialist®

Bri Conn

CFP®

Childfree Wealth Specialist®