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Episode 144: Celebrating Childfree Living

June 25, 2025

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40 Minutes

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Episode Summary

What if the life you're living was always enough: no kids required, no apologies necessary?

What if the life you're living was always enough, no kids required, no apologies necessary?

Bri sits down with Emily Paulsen, the founder of Curious Life of a Childfree Woman, to explore what it means to build a joyful, curious, and unapologetically Childfree life. From starting her podcast and navigating judgment to building community and reclaiming curiosity, Emily shares what it means to follow your gut, embrace a nontraditional path, and still want to learn about everything from climate change to cortisol.

We'll cover:

  • Why Emily launched her podcast and what sparked the shift (00:01)
  • Building a Childfree life rooted in curiosity, not defensiveness (03:23)
  • Normalizing Childfree choices in everyday conversations (13:54)
  • Balancing boundaries, identity, and disclosure when it’s not always safe (18:14)
  • Why social connection matters now more than ever and how we build it (33:08)
  • How Emily chooses podcast topics and plans future community events (24:50)

#ChildfreeWealth #CuriousLife #ChildfreeLiving #CommunityBuilding #FinancialFreedom #GlobalPlanning #NoKidsNoProblem

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About Emily:
Emily Paulsen is an accomplished entrepreneur and happily childfree woman shining a light on the often overshadowed childfree-by-choice life. Whether interviewing innovative experts or positioning leaders to scale through her Brand Studio, Electric Collab, Emily’s power lies in allowing people to feel seen and celebrated for who they are.

About Childfree Life by Design:

Childfree Life By Design is dedicated to helping Childfree individuals thrive by providing resources, guidance, and community. We recognize that when you've made a decision roughly 75% of the population doesn't make, conventional wisdom simply doesn't apply to you. Our mission is to help you design a life that works for you, covering everything from finances and relationships to career decisions and building support networks that will actually be there when you need them.

Connect with Us:

Ready to design your ideal Childfree life? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsights

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast…

Sorry, no transcript is available for this episode, but all episodes from 2026 on will feature full transcripts for accessibility.

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