The Are Kids For Me Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Elizabeth Joy
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the last of the current episodes, I speak with Elizabeth Joy, the creator of the Other Than Motherhood podcast. Elizabeth started this as part of h...
Jennifer Flint
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Jennifer Flint, a woman's empowerment coach and author of the novel 'Wild Egg'. This book tells the story of Holly an...
Caitlin Durante
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to speak with my guest today, Caitlin Durante. Caitlin is a writer, comedian and co-host of the amazing Bechdel Cast podcast, which di...
Dawn Llewellyn & Nicola Haigh
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am delighted to speak with Dawn and Nicole today about Storyhouse Childless. Storyhouse is a beautiful community and creative space in Chester, Engl...
Caroline Magennis
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate International Childfree Day this year, I am delighted to highlight some wonderful new books on the topic with an Irish connection. I have...
Nicole Louie
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new series of episodes to celebrate International Childfree Day 2024! I am delighted to start off by speaking with Nicole Louie about her...
Julie Cobbe - Wild Egg Review
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to mini book club! Today, myself and previous guest, Julie Cobbe, are discussing the novel 'Wild Egg' by Jennifer Flint. We talk abo...
Sisterhood - Childfree by Choice Meetup Group
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined today by four members of the Sisterhood - Childfree by Choice Meetup group based in Ireland. Founded in 2020, it now has over 1,000 member...
Robin Hadley
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Robin Hadley, a childless man, an associate lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and a founder member of campaign group Ag...
Jenny
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 3 of the Are Kids For Me podcast. I took a break after season 2 but am delighted to be back with some special episodes. My first gue...
Louise Vance
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today, and the last for season 2, is Louise Vance. With a background in law, she is a writer, content creator and presenter. Her experience...
Tanya Williams
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am speaking to Tanya Williams about her wide range of work as a childfree activist and advocate. This includes her book (A Childfree Happily Ever Af...
Ali Wyllie
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I am speaking to Ali Wyllie, who runs the 'Childfree By Choice' account on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChildFreeBC. The aim of this...
Liam McCarthy
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 5 (and the last!) of the mini-series of 'Who will look after me when I get old' and we are discussing death. My guest is Liam M...
Jennifer Moran Stritch
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 4 of the 'Who will look after me when I get old' series. My guest is Jennifer Moran Stritch. We have a fascinating and wide ranging dis...
Sinead Ryan
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of the 'Who will look after me when I get old' series. My guest is Sinead Ryan, a journalist focusing on consumer and personal fina...
Paul Merriman
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here, we explore the financial side of aging without children. I speak to financial advisor, Paul Merriman about the basic elements of understanding y...
Simon Forsyth - Childfree Writing Workshop
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a brief chat with Simon Forsyth, who I will be co-facilitating the upcoming 'Taking the Road Less Travelled - Embracing Your Childfree Li...
Karen O'Neill
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first in a mini series of episodes where I will explore the question of 'who will look after you when you get old' from a childf...
Mark Heywood & Romy Park
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I speak to two guests from 'The End of the Line' Podcast, Mark Heywood & Romy Park. Mark is the creator of the podcast which is a series...
Julie Cobbe
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a really insightful and honest conversation with Julie Cobbe about her process of choosing not to have children of her own, as...
Selina Bonnie
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Selina Bonnie. Selina is an Indian/Irish disabled woman. She is an activist, lecturer and trainer in the international disabled peop...
Michelle Mayefske
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Michelle Mayefske, a birth and postpartum doula who works with families in the mid west of Ireland. She helps expecting parents navi...
Sheila O'Flanagan
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am launching season 2 of the podcast by speaking to international best selling author Sheila O'Flanagan. Sheila is happily childfree by choice ...
Dr. Amy Morgan
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Dr. Amy Morgan. She is a GP based in Drogheda and has a special interest in women's health and sexual health. We ta...
Patrick Freyne
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Patrick Freyne; journalist, author and musician. He recently published his highly acclaimed debut book of personal essays ...
Kym & Rick
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Cork couple, Kym and Rick Kenny. We talk about how, initially, they had different opinions on whether to have children or ...
Marcia Drut-Davis
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am delighted to speak to Marcia Drut-Davis in this episode. Marcia is a life long campaigner and advocate for the childfree lifestyle, as well as be...
Saoirse & Colm
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Saoirse McHugh and Colm Cafferky about what it is like trying to decide whether to have children or not, and being very un...
Emilie Pine
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Emilie Pine, author of the multi award winning book 'Notes to Self'. We discuss her movement through, and ex...
Jenny & Ann Blake
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Jenny and Ann Blake about their experience of making a decision of whether to become parents or not, both as individuals an...
Catherine O'Connor
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Catherine O'Connor who is happily childfree by choice from a young age. We discuss how this hasn't changed for h...
Amy, Irene & Sarah
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to three amazing women about their experiences of endometriosis and its impact on their fertility decisions. Amy now has a 16...
Catherine Costigan
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Catherine Costigan, the 'Alpha Female' professional MMA fighter from Limerick. Catherine speaks with great passi...
Ciara Meehan
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Ciara Meehan. She is an historian, lecturer, and author who is childfree by choice. She speaks about being very sure of th...
Joanne Ryan
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Joanne Ryan. Joanne is an actor and playwright, who wrote and performed a play called 'Eggistentialism', which...
Bronagh Fleming
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a great conversation with Bronagh Fleming about her choice to be childfree. Bronagh is really interesting person, with a wide ...
Introduction Episode - Welcome!
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Are Kids For Me podcast. This is a brief introduction to explain what the podcast is about and what you can expect from future episodes...