By Chance Avenue - Sacred Conversations Around Being Childless, by Chance
Episodes
87. Your Official Permission To Rant and Let Go
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss shares a candid and gentle rant, releasing emotional burdens that no longer serve her. She discu...
86. What I Didn’t Want to Admit About Being Childless Around Family
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss shares her personal journey of living a life without children, not by choice, and the emotional ...
85. When the Calendar Brings Up Feelings
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss discusses the complex emotions that surface during various occasions throughout the year, especi...
84. What Support Looks Like in Survival Mode
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss shares a personal reflection on the importance of simplicity and gentle self-care during challen...
83. Why the Words and Labels We Choose Matter on This Childless Journey
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss discusses the influence of labels and language on our self-perception and identity. Inspired by ...
82. The Things I Wish People Knew About This Childless Journey
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss explores the nuanced experiences of women navigating life without children. By sharing personal reflection...
81. Faith in the Wilderness and Trusting God in the Childless Journey
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss reflects on the different 'wilderness seasons' in life—times of uncertainty, quiet, or slow progress. Drawing...
80. The One Piece of Advice I’d Give to Anyone Navigating a Childless or Childfree Life
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of By Chance Avenue, Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss advice about navigating life without children. Drawing from personal experience, ...
79. Caregiving as a Woman with no Children
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of By Chance Avenue, Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss shares her emotional journey into a season of caregiving for her parents after he...
78. Faith and Childlessness Fireside Chat Highlights
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao Guss shares her personal journey of faith, struggle, and perseverance. Joined by guests Lisa and Dana...
77. 5 Lessons From Therapy That Still Help Me Through Childlessness
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, Elizabeth Tiglao Guss reflects on the changing seasons and how they relate to the different phases of life, particularly fo...
76. Healing Trauma and Finding Calm on the Childless Journey with Brenda Winkle
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao Guss sits down with trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and somatic coach Brenda Winkle to explor...
75. Family Update and Why It's So Hard to ask for Help on the Childless Journey
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal episode, Elizabeth Tiglao Guss shares her family's recent ordeal during a trip to Mexico that turned into a challenging period...
74. Fireside Chat on Navigating Life Pivots After Childlessness
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss discuss the challenges and emotional impact of life changes such as moving, career shifts, and the f...
73. Infertility and Purpose in the Preschool Classroom with Heather Griffin
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this emotionally resonant episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao Guss engages in a heartfelt conversation with Heather Griffin, a longtime preschool teache...
72. Prioritizing Health in Midlife on the Childless Journey
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of By Chance Avenue, host Elizabeth shares her personal journey of turning 50 and how it ignited a commitment to prioritize her wellne...
71. How to Reconnect with Your Body After Infertility and Loss with Landy Peek
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening and deeply resonant episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao Guss welcomes Landy Peak, a somatic experiencing trauma therapist and women's ...
70. Why Triggers Might Always Be Part of the Childless Journey
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding and Managing Emotional TriggersIn this heartfelt episode, Elizabeth Degas explores the nature of emotional triggers and their persistenc...
69. Redefining Vulnerability and Childlessness with Fabiana Formica
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful and heartfelt episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao Guss sits down with writer Fabiana Formica to discuss her new book, 'Childless, A Woma...
68. 5 Unexpected Lessons I’ve Learned on this Childless Journey
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of By Chance Avenue, host Elizabeth shares five unforeseen lessons she has learned through her years on a childless journey....
67. Faith and Purpose Through Grief with Debbie Simmons
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao Guss converses with Debbie Simmons, founder of the ministry Anchor Point, about her personal journey ...
66. How to Honor Your Past
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth shares a transformative reflection inspired by a Dalai Lama quote emphasizing the importance of living in the present. She delves into perso...
65. How Caroline Found Healing and Home in Hawaii After Letting Go of Motherhood
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, host Elizabeth Tiglao Guss sits down with lawyer and Hawaii resident Caroline Elliot to talk about letting...
64. You Are Enough...
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth opens up about her lifelong struggle with self-worth and the deep belief that she’s not enough, a belief rooted in childhood and compounde...
63. How Tapping Is Helping Me Heal on My Childless Journey
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elizabeth shares how tapping meditation (EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique) has helped her reconnect with herself and regulate her ...
62. How to Do Summer Differently When You Don't Have Kids
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elizabeth invites you into a gentler rhythm of summer, one that’s not defined by packed calendars, family vacations, or Instagram-w...
61. How My Husband Feels About Father’s Day Without Kids
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with her husband, Victor, for a raw and vulnerable conversation on Father’s Day. This is a day that carries qui...
60. When Life Feels Messy and Real Talk About Hard Times
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt solo episode of By Chance, Elizabeth opens up about the tender reality of being in an emotional in-between space. She had a differen...
59. Fears About Being Childless I’ve Never Said Out Loud
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Elizabeth shares a powerful reflection that surfaced during a recent tapping meditation. As she continues to embrace the transitio...
58. Traveling to Croatia as a Childless Couple With My Husband Victor
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth's husband Victor joins her behind the mic in this episode to share highlights from their recent cruise through the beautiful Croatia! From t...
57. Embracing the In-Between- From Waiting to Moving Forward in Your Childless Journey
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elizabeth shares how she is navigating life after the hard parts—the grief, the waiting, the heaviness. She opens up about the subt...
56. Fireside Chat on Navigating Mother’s Day as Childless Women (Part 2 of 2)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this powerful virtual fireside chat, Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss welcomes back a heartfelt conversation with an inspiring panel of women navi...
55. Fireside Chat on Navigating Mother’s Day as Childless Women (Part 1 of 2)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special live fireside chat, Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss hosts a raw, heartfelt conversation with three remarkable women—Kathleen Guthrie Woods, Ca...
54. What It’s Really Like Living Childless After Infertility
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss continues the conversation around National Infertility Awareness Week by sharing ...
53. How Chronic Stress Can Impact Fertility and Womanhood With Jenny Tsa
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, host Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss sits down with her longtime friend Jenny Tsa for a deeply personal dialogue on...
52. Granting Yourself Permission Through Life As a Childless Woman
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elizabeth shares a message from the heart—recorded on a day she didn’t feel like showing up, but did anyway. It’s a powerful re...
51. The Unexpected Healing Power of Fertility Awareness for Childless Women With Caitlin Estes
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving episode, Elizabeth sits down with fertility care practitioner and founder of Woven Natural Fertility Care, Caitlin Estes With a ...
50. How Do I Handle Well-Meaning (but Hurtful) Comments About Being Childless?
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dive into an important topic many childless women face: how to handle well-meaning but hurtful comments about not having childr...
49. Everybody Wins When You Say YES to Yourself (As a Childless Woman) with Wendy Harrop
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this uplifting and soul-nourishing episode, I sit down with my dear friend Wendy Herra, host of the Say Yes to Yourself podcast and owner of the st...
48. So Now What? Childless After IVF with Lana Manikowski
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Lana Manikowski, a certified life coach, author, and advocate for women navigating life after infertility. After undergoi...
47. What It Really Means to Live Fully Without Children
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m diving into a question I get asked often—what does it really mean to live a full life without children? I reflect on how my v...
46. Rewriting Your Inner Narrative – Changing the Way You Talk to Yourself About Being Childless
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the power of rewriting your inner narrative around childlessness. So much of our journey isn’t just about what happened...
45. The Silent Grief that Travels with Us, As A Childless Woman By Chance
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I open up about the quiet moments of grief that sometimes surface, even after making peace with a childless life. While I’m truly c...
44. Our Maldives Adventures as a Childless Couple - The Fun, The Lessons & The Unexpected
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Victor, to share all about our recent trip to the Maldives! Traveling has been such a powerful part of ou...
43. Honest Conversations About Miscarriage, Illness and Mental Health With Samantha DeCosmo
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Samantha as she bravely shares her journey through miscarriage, infertility, and chronic illness. We dive into the em...
42. Experiencing Male Infertility and the Power of Healing with Lauralyn
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful two-part conversation, I sit down with Lauralyn Kearney as she courageously shares her infertility journey, particularly her experien...
41. Finding Joy in a Childless LIfe Through Small Habits
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I reflect on rediscovering myself after navigating the grief of unfulfilled dreams. I share the small yet impactful habits that he...
40. Let's Talk About Menopause While Being Childless By Chance
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into an important topic: perimenopause and menopause. I share my personal journey of navigating this challenging chapter of my...
39. A Unique Perspective While Navigating Infertility as an Asian American With Jaime Singh
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and enlightening episode, Jaime Singh shares her unique and deeply personal infertility journey, marked by physical trauma, emotiona...
38. When The Holidays Hit Hard and How Couples Cope and Connect [Couple's Edition: Childless Life, Love, Learning, and Checking In] with my husband Victor
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's first episode of the year, I sit down with my husband Victor as he opens up about his experiences over the holidays, sharing moments of une...
37. Reflections on 2024 and Setting Intentions for 2025
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I share my personal end-of-year tradition: choosing a guiding word for the new year. Unlike traditional New Year’s resolutions, ...
36. The Holidays Are Here and A Heartfelt Reminder
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt holiday episode, I share my personal journey through this holiday season, which feels quieter and more intentional than ever before....
35. Navigating Grief and Finding Comfort During the Holidays with Tara Accardo
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and deeply moving conversation, grief and transformational coach Tara Accardo joins us to discuss the complexities of grief, especia...
34. Redefining the Holiday Traditions, Sentiments, and Finding Joy on Your Own Terms When You're Childless By Chance
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, I reflect on the complexities of the holiday season, especially for those of us who are childless, not by choice. While the...
33. A Celebration of Resilience, Growth, and Self-Love as I Celebrate My 50th Birthday
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a deeply personal and emotional episode as I celebrate my 50th birthday! Turning 50 is more to me than just a milestone; it’s a r...
32. Fibroids, Resilience, and Radical Acceptance With Amber Vaillancourt
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amber courageously shares her profound journey of living with fibroids, the challenges of navigating a healthcare system that often d...
31. Finding Connection, Meaning and Peace Amidst Holiday Gatherings And Traditions for Childless Women With Kathleen Guthrie Woods
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The upcoming holiday season can be particularly challenging for women who are childless, whether by choice or circumstance. Kathleen and I engage in a...
30. From Infertility to Advocacy and Amplifying Childless Voices with Katy Seppi
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Katy, a leading advocate in the Childless Not by Choice community and the founder of the Childle...
29. Breaking the Silence on Being Childless By Chance for the First Time with Meggy Kate
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meggy Kate's powerful story sheds light on the complexities of being childless not by choice, as she navigates her deep desire for motherhood alongsid...
28. Living Again from IVF Heartache to Healing With Ashley Byron
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I sit down with Ashley, who shares her deeply personal and moving journey through infertility. From her early dreams of motherhood...
27. Navigating Mental Health in This Childless Journey by Chance
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the profound connection between mental health and the journey of childlessness, exploring how these experiences can intertwin...
26. The "Internship" into Motherhood's Hard Truths With Kathleen Guthrie Woods
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating life as childless, not by choice can be a profound journey filled with introspection and discovery, and Kathleen Guthrie Woods shares her p...
25. Healing from Childlessness while Caring for Other Women with High-Risk Pregnancies With Gail Miller
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest Gail Miller shares her profound journey of navigating the heartache of being childless by circumstance, not by choice, whil...
24. Six Losses, Endless Hope With Meg Faith
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Meg, a woman who has faced the challenges of infertility with resilience and hope. Meg shares her sto...
23. Start Rediscovering Yourself in this Childless Journey
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm discussing the journey of rediscovering ourselves when life hasn’t turned out as planned, specifically focusing on embracing...
22. Navigating Grief and Thriving from a Psychotherapist and Coach’s View, with Nanette Riendeau
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful and heartfelt episode, licensed psychotherapist and mental health coach Nanette shares her journey of coming to terms with a childl...
21. Understanding Labels, Navigating Triggers, and Moving Forward with Brandi Lytle
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode featured another insightful conversation with Brandi, where we discussed various labels and terms currently used in our community-whether...
20. 5 Steps to Help You When You Feel The Wave of Grief Hit
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am sharing with you the recent wave of grief that came over me, finding myself in that dark hole again, and the simple steps I t...
19. Finding Life and Joy Again After A Traumatic Experience & Infertility With Melissa Jones
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we chat with Melissa Jones who along with her husband Erik, decided to embrace a child-free life after six years of struggling wit...
18. From Loneliness to Community and The Power of Childless Not By Choice with Civilla Morgan
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation with Civilla is about her journey of trying to have a child as a single woman, specifically through adoption. This later led to h...
17. Normalizing Conversations Around Infertility + Being Childless With Lisa Hohenadel
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt conversation, Lisa shares her journey of living child-free after infertility, revealing the challenges and emotional toll of miscarr...
16. My husband’s Perspective: Our infertility and Childless Journey with Victor Guss
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is our first couple's edition, my first episode with my husband Victor Guss...and he did not disappoint!Stemming from something a fami...
15. “I Have a Sad Story, Not a Sad Life” With Carrie Hauskens
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I had a very profound conversation with Carrie, a freelance writer based in Northern California known for her vulnerable and authe...
14. Being Child Free, The Power of Accepting Every Emotion, and Feeling It All
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking about the importance of acknowledging and embracing all emotions, particularly for women living childfree not by choice. ...
13. Coming to Terms With Being Childfree + Embracing Midlife With Dana Jacobson
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, my guest Dana shares her journey of getting married later in life and the emotional and physical aspects of entering midlif...
12. Singlehood and Self-Discovery With Elyse Herman
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Elyse, a single woman navigating life without children or a partner. We discuss societal expectations, personal reflecti...
11. Balancing Health and Hope with Amy Erhart
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have a conversation with Amy as we dive into the significant life decisions influenced by her medical condition, including her cho...
10. The Biggest Lessons in the Last 10 Years I’ve Learned Along My Infertility Journey
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm sharing some of the major lessons I've learned over the past decade. Reflecting on my struggles with infertility, adoption, an...
9. Finding Herself + Purpose As a Late Bloomer Amidst All Life Changing Moments with Rebecca Schlosser
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I have a heartfelt and inspirational conversation with Rebecca, a Kundalini yoga teacher, and breathwork facilitato. Rebecca opens...
8. Infertility and Adoption with Michelle Gallegos
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, our guest Michelle shares her deeply personal journey through infertility and the emotional challenges of ending her adoption effo...
7. Healing From Within and Embracing Purpose With Lihn James
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we sit down with my friend, yoga teacher, and mentor Linh. She shares her unique perspective on choosing to live without children,...
6. Overcoming Grief and Finding Purpose with Amy Sullivan
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have a soulful conversation with my friend Amy, founder of Aspire Zen. We dive deep into Amy's personal journey and healing tools,...
5. Heartfelt Reflections and Finding Light in the Darkness
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I just want to express a heartfelt: I see you and I get it. We discuss the importance of community, validation and belonging. I want ...
4. Infertility Conversation With Trauma Care Surgeon Dr Chrissy
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trauma & Critical Care SurgeonWhole Body Optimism™ founder & CEOBeyond the operating room, she helps empower high-performing healthcare ...
3. How the Power of a Simple Breath Can Support Changes in Life With Julia Christine
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we chat with Julia Christine, a podcast host and intuitive healer, to share her personal journey of transformation, healing, and h...
2. Finding Hope While Navigating Through the Loss and Identity Shifts With Brandi Babb
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we have a deeply personal conversation with Brandi, a life coach and the co-owner of the Zero Proof Life community. We dive into B...
1. My By Chance Story, Why I Started This Podcast, and What to Expect
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this premiere episode, I share my personal journey and the motivation behind creating this podcast focused on women who don't have children by chan...
Welcome to the By Chance Podcast!
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there. If you are a woman who does not have kids by chance, not by choice, this message is for you. If you had an inner desire to be a mother b...