Dinky
Two childfree friends discuss the DINK (dual income, no kids) lifestyle and talk about the perks and challenges of choosing not to have children. The podcast is described as the #1 followed childfree and DINK podcast. It offers ad-free episodes, bonus content, and extra perks through Patreon, along with a supporter option on Spreaker. The tone is irreverent and conversational.
Episodes
We Read The 2026 UN Climate Report So You Don’t Have To
I hope you like searing depression, because boy oh boy, do we have an episode for you! You may have seen terrifying climate headlines in September 2026. Specifically, a new report by the UN Environment Programme which found that global temperature rise is set to cross 1.5°C, pushing climate risks and impacts to dangerous new heights. We’ll talk more about what’s in the report, the impacts, and if
What Gloria Steinem's Life Can Teach Us About Not Having Kids
The New York Times called her the "personification of the women's movement." The Wall Street Journal called her a feminist icon. The BBC News said that was the leader of the women's liberation movement in the United States — and CNN said that Steinem was the "face" of the second-wave feminism movement of the 1960s and 1970s. The Associated Press called Steinem one of the "most visible symbols and
Should You Go Home For The Holidays? Let's Discuss
Ah, the leaves are turning and the smell of pumpkin is in the air… which can only mean one thing: someone in your family is going to start hounding you about coming home for the holidays. As two people who have notoriously trashed the life script, I wanted to do this episode because I think we need a come to Jesus moment about why we’ve actually made the holiday season terrible and we should compl
Why China’s One Child Policy Created A Caregiving Crisis
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Visit Amandine Bookkeeping, our small business spotlight: https://www.amandine-bookkeeping.com/about-us Dink Yourself:Beyoncé’s Cécred Lash Serum Bauer Steamer ProJOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! From 1979 to 2015, China's one child policy limited most families to a single kid. Now that generation is stuck in the s
Emergency Ep: Cops Are Using Flock Cameras To Stalk Women
Today I’m speaking with Jenna Sherman, who serves as campaign director for Ultraviolet, a national advocacy organization that drives feminist cultural and political change, and works to improve the lives of all women and gender expansive people by disrupting patriarchy and creating a cost for sexism. You may have seen Ultraviolet’s recent campaign against Flock Cameras — specifically in raising aw
We Are Childfree: The Childfree Elders Nobody Talks About
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/dinky-pod Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment or Kristen's Dior lipgloss in color Berry.JOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! Today we are doing an episode that is long overdue. We are interviewing Zoë
A Surrogate Refused An Abortion. Now Texas Won't Let The Biological Parents Leave.
This is a FREE BONUS episode. Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/dinky-pod Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. JOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! This episode is going to be A DOOOOOOOOZY. We’re talking about a story that centers in
Being An Abortion Provider In Alabama
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon!EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/dinky-podJOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! Our returning guest today is the fearless Dr. Danielle Gershon. Dr. Danielle is an OBGYN working and living in Alabama. She is a fellow of the Physicians for Repr
Brianna Madia On Loving Something You Know Will Die
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. JOIN US FOR Christmas Markets 2026!!! OR Colombia 2027!!!! Our guest today, Brianna Madia, is a 3x bestseller having lived in and traveled the deserts of the American West in an old Ford van. She made a name for herself on social media discussing topics like identity, nature, and subverting expecta
Inside Our Childfree Group Trips: France + Vietnam Recap
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. Today we are recapping two recent Dinky trips: Vietnam in April and France in June. If you’re new to our trips, we partner with the company TrovaTrip who organizes the itinerary and manages all the logistics for us so we just get to show up and enjoy our vacation. If you’re interested in taking mo
The Childfree Author Writing The Rom-Coms No One Else Will: Meet Jaclyn Westlake
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. We’re talking with author Jaclyn Westlake! Jaclyn is a former recruiter and career advice columnist who now writes novels about funny, flawed women doing their best to find their authentic way in the world. She is the author of Dear Dotty — a finalist for the Women's Fiction Writers Association Sta
Regretful Parents, Part 4 (Facebook Edition)
Today we are doing another dedicated Regretful Parents episode. This is our fourth full episode we’ve done on regretful parents and, if you didn’t notice by now, we also have a recurring series we try to do weekly available wherever you find podcasts and a whole lot more on our YouTube channel. In today’s episode, I have compiled a ton of recent posts on Facebook’s I Regret Having Children, which
How To Decide If You Want Kids (With Clarity Coach Keltie Maguire)
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. Today, we’re talking to the mind behind the Instagram account Kids or Childfree. Keltie Maguire is a Clarity Coach, and offers coaching, workshops, and a podcast dedicated to helping women navigate one of life's biggest and most underserved decisions: whether or not to become a parent. Now based in
Gamer Cozy K On Why You Need More Hobbies
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. Our guest today is Kennedy, who goes by Cozy K or just @cozy.games on social media, has more than 1.5 million followers across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Cozy K is your gaming and lifestyle bestie dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming space for all who appreciate games, hobbies and an overal
Childfree Adventure YouTuber Eva Zu Beck Bought Horses To Quit Scrolling Instagram
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. Today we are joined by Eva Zu Beck: an adventure YouTuber, host and director of the show Superskilled on NatGeo, and a self-proclaimed feral woman. We ask her about her experiences leaving corporate life to travel the world, her experiences with her dog Vilk, and what it’s like to be a woman in thi
Can You Change Your Mind About Having Kids? Helena de Groot On Waffling, Divorce, And Moving On
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Shop items from our Dink Yourself segment. Today, we’re talking with Helena de Groot — creator, sound designer, storyteller, and the audio producer behind several beloved podcasts. Originally from Belgium, she's the producer of the Poetry Foundation's flagship interview show Poetry Off the Shelf, and the co-creator of the cult-classic Paris
Forced C-Sections, Fetal Personhood Laws, & The Women Fighting Back
UPDATE: Hi folks, we're releasing this Patreon exclusive to all our listeners for free because the main story in this episode is now going to court + we want to share the story more widely. If you want to support her trial: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-fight-for-justice-after-a-courtordered-csectionErika and Kristen dig into a deeply disturbing ProPublica investigation of two Black women in
Rachel Cargle On Being Childfree & Curating A Life You Don't Need A Vacation From
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Today, we’re being BLESSED by the one and only Rachel Cargle. When we started this podcast, Rachel was one of our number one dream guests. Rachel is a founder, an organizer, an author, an activist. Her work focuses mostly on intersectionality and womanhood. She is the creator of the iconic community for childfree women Rich Auntie Supreme.
Regretful Parents: "I Let Him Have Full Custody" | Reddit Stories
Subscribe so you never miss an episodeIn this episode of our Regretful Parents series, Kristen and Erika react to a viral Reddit post from a mom who was *thrilled* when her ex-husband filed for full custody of their 3-year-old son — and immediately booked a flight.We get into the messy reality of co-parenting, why dads get a pass for bad parenting while moms never do, the way society fails boys by
Louis Theroux's "Into The Manosphere" Explained: The Creepy Dudes Radicalizing Young Boys
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Erika and Kristen are joined by returning guest Neill Wolf to break down Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary Into the Manosphere — and the terrifying, infuriating, hilarious world it reveals. From 13-year-olds swarming influencers in the streets of New York to a pregnant girlfriend who may not know she's not legally married, this one is one
Regretful Parents: "I Don't Enjoy Eating Anymore" | Reddit Stories
In this episode of the Regretful Parents series, Erika and Kristen react to a viral Reddit post from the Regretful Parents subreddit written by a mom who loved cooking — until she had a child. From cold meals and high-pitched screaming at the dinner table to losing her passion for the kitchen entirely, this mom's story hits different for anyone who lives for food.We break down the emotional toll o
Regretful Parents: "I'm German. She's Japanese." | Reddit Stories
This week on the Regretful Parents series, Erika and Kristen react to a Reddit post from a 34-year-old German father who says he never wanted kids, claims his Japanese wife lied about being on birth control, and now regrets both his marriage and his baby — while living in a completely different country from them.The post is equal parts heartbreaking and baffling.In this episode:A German man descri
The Most Hated Dad On The Internet: Inside The DaddyOFive Scandal
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! This week, Erika takes Kristen down a rabbit hole she wishes she could un-visit — the disturbing story of Mike and Heather Martin, the couple behind the infamous DaddyOFive YouTube channel. What started as a "family prank" account quickly became one of the most notorious examples of child exploitation on the internet.We cover:How the DaddyO
Regretful Parents: "I Don't Wish This On Any Woman" | Reddit Stories
Erika is joined by friend of the pod and special guest Ashton to react to a Reddit post from a woman who is absolutely DONE being pregnant — stretch marks in places she didn't know could stretch, a partner telling her "your body will be better than ever," and a mom who just keeps saying "focus on the baby." YIKES. We get into why pregnancy horror stories are kept so quiet, the evolutionary reason
‘Love Is Blind’s Emma Betsinger Sets The Record Straight
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Dinky listeners have been flooding our inboxes lately pressuring us to watch Season 10 of Love Is Blind — because it featured not one, but TWO storylines about women choosing non-traditional paths when it comes to kids. One of those women was Emma Betsinger, who is our guest today! Emma is a 28-year old who was adopted from China at age th
Regretful Parents: "Birth Destroyed My Vagina & No One Will Fix It" | Reddit Stories
Erika and Kristen react to one of the most harrowing posts from the r/regretfulparents subreddit — a woman's decade-long battle with serious birth injury damage after a midwife failed to suture a second-degree tear, leaving her with permanent physical damage, no sensation during sex, and a medical system that keeps turning her away.This one is NOT for the faint of heart. (You've been warned. 💀)We
Regretful Parents: Am I Overreacting To My Husband Interrupting My Solo Shower? | Reddit Stories
This week, Erika and Kristen take a brief detour from the usual Regretful Parents subreddit and dive into a viral post from the “Am I Overreacting?” corner of Reddit. The situation? A mom who hasn’t had a solo shower in four days after caring for two sick kids alone while her husband enjoyed a bachelor party weekend. She finally gets a moment to herself… only to have it interrupted.When her husban
Author Nicole Louie On The Women Who Inspired Her Childfree Life
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Today we are chatting with Nicole Louie, a writer and translator originally from Brazil and now based in Ireland. She is the author of Others Like Me: The Lives of Women Without Children. Others Like Me chronicles her own journey towards embracing a life without children while weaving in stories from women around the world she found in her
Regretful Parents: Love Is Blind — Emma, Mike, & The Childfree Debate | Reddit Stories
Is Love Is Blind accidentally telling a regretful parents story?In this solo episode of the Regretful Parents series, Erika dives into the viral Reddit discussion about Love Is Blind Season 6 and the controversial engagement between Emma and Mike — specifically their major disagreement about having children.From pronatalist pressure to “you’d make a great mother” propaganda, this episode breaks do
Christmas Markets Are The Ultimate DINK Winter Getaway
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! We’re kicking off Season 10 with a recap of our 2025 Christmas Markets trip and getting a sneak peek ahead at our next adventure. We cover what surprised us, what we loved, and what we’d do differently in, plus with some tips of what we’d do differently! PS: we also preview our upcoming 2026 Christmas Markets trip featuring stops in Vienna
Regretful Parents: “I Thought Life Was Worth Living… Now I’m Not So Sure” | Reddit Stories (Ft. The Girl With The List!)
What happens when parenting regret doesn’t go away… it just evolves?In this episode, Erika is joined by fellow childfree girlie Abby Porter (aka z00mie, aka “the girl with the list”) to unpack a brand-new post from a parent whose regret has shifted from newborn exhaustion to something much heavier: existential anxiety, fear about the future, and the pressure of shaping a child’s entire life.We di
Regretful Parents: “My Kid Is Ruining My Mental Health” | Reddit Stories
In this episode, Erika and Kristen read and react to a viral post from Reddit about a parent struggling with a chronically unhappy, clingy, sleep-hating four-year-old — and the toll it’s taking on her mental health.From colicky babies to nonstop whining, sleep deprivation, and the reality of parenting advice that doesn’t always help, this conversation dives into the messy truth behind “it gets bet
Regretful Parents: “I've Been Scammed” | Reddit Stories
In this episode, Kristen and Erika dive into another brutally honest story from the Regretful Parents series — this time from a 39-year-old single mother by choice who spent thousands on fertility treatment… and now says she feels trapped, broke, constantly sick, and deeply regretful.If you’ve ever felt pressure from society, family, media, or your “biological clock” — this episode is for you.We’r
Regretful Parents: “My ADHD Wife Isn't Fun Anymore” | Reddit Stories
⚠️ Content Warning: Discussions of parental resentment, mental health crises, and implied threats of violence.In this episode, Erika and Kristen dive a viral Reddit post from an Australian father overwhelmed by parenting two ADHD children with an ADHD spouse. What starts as complaints about mess, noise, and burnout spirals into resentment, misogyny, and an alarming confession.As two hosts with ADH
What Is Project 2026? The New Right-Wing Blueprint For America
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Today, we’re talking about Project 2026. Two years ago, we covered everything you needed to know about Project 2025, the dystopian right-wing plan from the Heritage Foundation that was largely considered the blueprint for the Trump administration’s first year back in office. But the Heritage Foundation didn’t stop there — no, their nightmar
Regretful Parents: “My Life Was Taken From Me” | Reddit Stories
⚠️Content Warning: This episode discusses disability, regret, resentment, and medical trauma. Listener discretion advised.In this episode, Kristen and Erika dive into a post titled “I dislike my disabled child and I am ashamed.”Pulled straight from Facebook — where it racked up over 5,000 likes — this anonymous post opens up an uncomfortable conversation about parenthood, disability, genetic testi
Regretful Parents: “I've Always Loved Kids — I Just Hate My Own” | Reddit Stories
This one has a twist ending!In this episode of the Regretful Parents series, Erika and Kristen react to a Reddit post titled “I genuinely hate my baby.” What starts as a familiar story about parenting regret, sleep deprivation, and postpartum mental health quickly turns into total chaos when the hosts realize the post wasn’t written by a mother — but by a first-time father (FTF).This episode dives
Regretful Parents: “Don't Do It, Unless...” | Reddit Stories
In this episode, Erika and Kristen read and discuss a post from the Regretful Parents sub titled “Don’t Do It Folks.” The post details a chaotic day of parenting young children and offers practical advice for people who are considering having kids.Our conversation covers the realities of daily childcare, loss of free time, unequal caregiving labor, financial strain, and how resentment can build. W
TJ Bozarth On Creating A Musical About DINK Life + Reproductive Rights
Want more exclusive content from Dinky? Join the Patreon! Today we are joined by TJ Bozarth, the creator, writer, and director of DINK: The Musical — a dramedy satire on the state of our world sung through the eyes of three DINK couples. We talk with TJ about the inspiration behind the musical, why satire feels important right now, and how this project has been received around the world. TRIPS:Art
Regretful Parents: “I Got Everything I Didn't Want In A Child” | Reddit Stories
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses self-harm, mental health crises, sexual content, and parental regret.A parent of a 17-year-old daughter with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts describes years of burnout, crisis management, and reaching a breaking point. From phone restrictions to parental PTSD, this story raises uncomfortable questions about autonomy, responsibility, mental heal
Regretful Parents: “Never Felt As Ugly As I Do Now” | Reddit Stories
Welcome back to the Regretful Parents series. This episode tackles what motherhood does to women’s bodies, mental health, and sense of self.Erika and Kristen read a post from the Regretful Parents subreddit titled “Never Felt as Ugly as I Do Now as a Mom.”A woman reflects on how pregnancy, postpartum life, chronic sleep deprivation, stress, and mental load have aged her physically and emotionally
Regretful Parents: "My Stay-At-Home Husband Won't Do His Job" | Reddit Stories
In this episode, Kristen and Erika dive into a wild Reddit post from a working mom dealing with a stay-at-home husband who refuses to actually parent their 28-month-old (that's 2 years and 4 months, people!).What We Cover:A stay-at-home dad who won't take his toddler to the playground, feed her, or play with herWhy OP hired a house cleaner because he couldn't handle the basicsThe depression and is
Regretful Parents: "I Don't Love My Child" | Reddit Stories
What happens when the love you’re promised as a parent never shows up?In this episode, Erika and Kristen dive into one of the most taboo and honest conversations about parenthood: regret, ambivalence, and not loving your child the way society says you should. Reading directly from the Regretful Parents subreddit, we unpack a post from a mother who admits she doesn’t love her baby and can't figure
“Is It Normal To Fear The Regret Of Not Having Kids?” & More Listener Questions
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Regretful Parents: "My Girlfriend Gave Me An Ultimatum" | Reddit Stories
Welcome back to the Regretful Parents series. This week, Erika and Kristen read and react to a post from the Regretful Parents subreddit titled “Feel Like I’ve Ruined My Life.” Spoiler alert: he kind of has. A 29-year-old man agrees to an ultimatum — have a baby before 30 or never — and now finds himself exhausted, resentful, intimacy-deprived, and being pressured for more kids he absolutely does
From Law to Literature: Rachael Eckles' Evolution
We're sitting down with Rachael Eckles. In this conversation, Rachael shares her journey to becoming child-free, her career evolution from law and bioethics to fiction writing, and her advocacy for women's health. She discusses the impact of her education and health experiences on her life choices, the importance of diverse voices in publishing, and her desire to empower women through her writing
Regretful Parents: "I Scheduled Two Abortions But Chickened Out" | Reddit Stories
In this episode, Erika and Kristen dive into a jaw-dropping Reddit post titled “I Am A Roller Coaster Of Regret And Acceptance.” From religious guilt to missed abortions, dating struggles as a single parent, and the crushing realities of living with family, this story sparks one of our most chaotic discussions yet.We unpack:Why people banking on miscarriage is not a life planThe real statistics ab
Regretful Parents: "Our NICU Bill Was $4 Million" | Reddit Stories
In today’s Regretful Parents episode, Erika and Kristen dive into a viral story from the I Regret Having Children Facebook page — and this time, it’s not a confession but a financial horror story. An Ohio mom’s TikTok exploded online after revealing the NICU bill for her premature quadruplets: $4.04 million. Erika and Kristen unpack the wild reality of childbirth costs in America, why one medical
“They’re All Pedophiles”: Comedian Liza Treyger On Abuse, Power, And Protecting Kids
Today we are joined by the hilarious Liza Treyger, otherwise known as Glitter Cheese on social media. Liza is a comedian you may know from Netflix’s The Degenerates and Survival of the Thickest or her hit podcast That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, where she dives deep into Law & Order episodes, true crime, and pop culture. She’s hilarious and if you love Dinky, you’ll love Liza.Connect with Liz
Regretful Parents: "Motherhood Has Been Hell For My Anxiety” | Reddit Stories
Welcome back to our Regretful Parents series. In this episode, Kristen and Erika react to a Reddit post titled “Motherhood Has Been Hell As An Anxious Person,” where an overwhelmed mom explains how becoming a parent completely destroyed her mental health, sleep, and sense of stability. This is one of the most honest Reddit parenting stories we’ve covered. Before having kids, the original poster fe
Regretful Parents: "I Don’t Want This Baby — But My Husband Does" | Reddit Stories
Welcome back to another episode in our Regretful Parents series — where we dive deep into stories from the Regretful Parents subreddit. Today’s post comes from a woman who is 7 weeks pregnant, spiraling with anxiety, and realizing she may not actually want a baby — even though her husband does. She’s 35, terrified of change, and suddenly questioning everything.In this episode, we talk about: ✨ Fea
Self-Hypnosis For The Holidays: Childfree Therapist Maggie Dickens On Nervous System Regulation
This episode’s returning guest is Maggie Dickens, licensed therapist and the host of Unapologetically Childfree. Maggie’s built an incredible space for childfree women who are done holding it all together for everyone else and ready to feel as supported as everyone else. She’s got a mix of therapy smarts, real talk, and a calming energy that makes you want to exhale and finally stop carrying every
Regretful Parents: "Having Kids Destroyed My Wife's Sex Drive" | Reddit Stories
Welcome back our Regretful Parents series! In this episode, Erika and Kristen react to a viral Reddit post from a parent who openly regrets having kids — and his reasons why will make your jaw drop. From religious guilt and peer pressure to capitalism and walkable cities, this conversation breaks down why so many parents are speaking out about regret, exhaustion, and the myth of “the village.”We d
Regretful Parents: "Prison Would Be Better" | Reddit Stories
Select Regretful Parents episodes are being uploaded to the podcast feed — to watch the full series, visit Dinky Podcast on our YouTube!Welcome back to our Regretful Parents series, where hosts Erika and Kristen read and react to posts from parents who regret having kids. This episode dives into a Reddit confession titled “4 A.M. Thoughts” — a raw look at the exhaustion, resentment, and grief that
Natasha Vaynblat On Writing For Fallon, Comedy Central, And Choosing A Childfree Life
Today we’re joined by the hilarious Natasha Vaynblat, a New York–based comedian and writer embracing the childfree life. You’ve seen her work on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and her debut stand-up album We’re All Dads Here was named one of Paste’s Best Comedy Albums and featured in Vulture’s “5 Albums to Watch Right Now.” Natasha is also the creator and star of the award-winning digital
Forty Whacks But Zero Kids: The Childfree Tale Of Lizzie Borden (FREE BONUS EXCLUSIVE!)
In the spirit of Halloween, Kristen and Erika decided to give you ALL the bonus Halloween content! Enjoy!!!If you don’t immediately recognize her name, you may know the famous nursery rhyme: Lizzie Borden took an axe, she gave her mother 40 whacks; when she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41. Besides her infamy in American crime history, she was also a woman who never had kids. In this
The Salem Witch Trials (FREE BONUS EXCLUSIVE!)
In the spirit of Halloween, Kristen and Erika decided to give you ALL the bonus Halloween content! Enjoy!!!This past summer, Kristen visited Salem, MA — the city best known for one of the most devastating events of early American history: the Salem Witch Trials. Given some parallels and stereotypes between witches and childfree women (i.e., childless cat ladies), Kristen + Erika wanted to revisit
What Scotland’s Witch Trials Can Teach Us Today
For nearly 175 years — from 1563 until its repeal in 1736 — this act stood as part of Scotland’s law. In that time, it is estimated that 3,000 to 5,000 people were accused of witchcraft. Of those, a staggering 84 percent were women. Torture, often in the form of sleep deprivation and relentless interrogation, was routine. Executions followed — frequently by strangulation or burning — and their bod
The Childfree Horror Film You’ve Been Waiting For (With Sapphire Sandalo)
It’s October, which means it’s the start of Spooky Season. If you’ve been listening to Dinky for the past three years, you know we always do a Halloween episode – two of which have included our favorite, recurring guest star, Sapphire Sandalo. You might recognize her as a co-host on the Travel Channel TV shows ‘Ghost Town Terror’ or from her appearances on ‘Paranormal Caught on Camera.’ She also h
Is Marriage Hard? Let’s Discuss
In this episode, Erika and Kristen dive into the complexities of marriage, exploring whether it is truly hard or if it depends on circumstances. They share personal experiences, discuss societal expectations, and analyze YOUR feedback via Instagram Stories. Plus, we touch on the impact of children in marriage and the importance of communication and compatibility.Soft re-launching MERCH! (Shh.) Get
Creating A Childfree Will
Today we are talking through one of our favorite topics: DEATH. Kristen and Erika talk about the importance of making a will, the ins and outs of what happens with your property after you die, and how to make a will today for free. (For legal purposes this is not legal advice. Consult a lawyer for verifiable information.)Timestamps:2:33 - Dink Yourself11:46 - Let’s talk about wills18:36 - Who gets
Childfree Author Andrea Bartz Returns!
We have something very special for you today — about a month ago, we had bestselling author Andrea Bartz join our Patreon book club for a discussion about her new book, The Last Ferry Out. Andrea was on the show previously on one of our best-performing episodes on childfree representation in the media, so go back and listen to that episode!Our Christmas Markets magic trip in Germany is now open to
Trad Wives Pt. 2: The Manosphere + “Princess Treatment”
In this follow-up to our first tradwives episode, we dive into the toxic world of the manosphere and the concept of “princess treatment.” From Andrew Tate wannabes to algorithm-fed misogyny, we unpack how these online communities are radicalizing young men, feeding the male loneliness epidemic, and warp ideas about relationships. What you’ll hear in this episode:What the manosphere is, who’s in it
An Astrologer Explains What Your Birth Chart Says About Being Childfree
Before we talk about today’s episode, consider taking a trip with Dinky! We have two amazing trips: A long weekend in Mexico City, and a Christmas Markets adventure in Germany.Is your childfree choice written in the stars? In this episode, we sit down with astrologer Christina Garcia to explore what astrology reveals about the decision not to have children. Christina reads Erika + Kristen’s birth
Tokophobia: The Extreme Fear Of Childbirth No One Talks About
What if the very thought of pregnancy or giving birth filled you with terror — not just discomfort or anxiety, but real, paralyzing fear?In this episode, Erika and Kristen explore tokophobia, an often-overlooked condition defined by the Cleveland Clinic as an extreme fear of childbirth. Tokophobia can affect people so severely that they may go to great lengths to avoid pregnancy altogether. For th
Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"
A lot to unpack in this episode! Today we are talking about Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill": what it includes and, most importantly, what's at stake for Americans when it comes to Medicaid, increasing federal debt, AI, and impacts specific to "childless adults."Note: We’re recording this on June 20, 2025 and the Senate won’t even start debating the bill until at least June 22, 2025. So, some details
How To Menopause (With Tamsen Fadal)
Our guest today needs no introduction, as you’ve likely seen her all over your FYP educating the masses on midlife and menopause. Tamsen Fadal is the bestselling author of How To Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better Than Before, the host of the Tamsen Show Podcast, and the creator, producer, and executive producer of the PBS documentary The M Factor: Shred
Regretful Parents, Part 3 (Facebook Edition)
Today we’re revisiting a crowd fave: regretful parents! We spiced it up this time and went to a new source for regretful parents content: Facebook’s “I Regret Having Children” page. Can you imagine anything more depressing than posting about regretting parenthood on Facebook?? Me either! Tune in for a great recap of three stories found on Meta's worst platform. We have two long weekend trips to:Me
Kink, Anxiety, & Powerlifting (With Bestselling Queer, Korean-American Author R. O. Kwon)
R. O. Kwon is the author of the two best selling books —The Incendiaries and Exhibit, the second of which received a New York Times Editors’ Choice award. Kwon’s writing has appeared in The New York Times, New Yorker, Time, Vanity Fair, The Guardian, and beyond — often writing about abortion rights, being childfree, as well as her identities as an Asian American and queer woman. Born in Seoul, Kwo
The SAVE Act: This New Law Might Disrupt Your Ability To Vote
Let’s talk about the SAVE act — the new legislation moving through Congress that has TikTok worried that many women and trans people will no longer be eligible to vote. If you’re unfamiliar, the SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registers to vote.We have two long weekend trips toMexico
Why Egypt Is Such A Great DINK Destination
If you’ve been thinking about joining Dinky on a trip but not yet quite sold, this is the episode for you! In March, Dinky took 20 members of the Dink Squad to the bucket list destination every person who wanted to become an archeologist dreamt of going: Egypt. In this episode, we’ll recount the experience and share some audio clips from the travelers — and hopefully inspire you, too, to add Egypt
FREE BONUS: How Family Law Convinced Me Not To Have Kids (With Lawyer Caitlin Easter)
Enjoy this full preview of the our bonus episodes! The Dinky Patreon is officially live — join now to support the show + gain access to weekly, ad-free episodes, chat with us & other childfree pals in the Dinky Discord, join our virtual book club, and more! Today we are joined by Caitlin Easter, who has been practicing family law in Oregon since 2016. Her and her fiancee are proudly childfree
Sneak Peek: Which Muppets Are Childfree? (Part 2)
To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon.In the second part of this stupid series, Kristen and Erika explore one of our favorite topics, The Muppets, and whether or not each character would have had kids or been childfree by choice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
Momfluencers & The Notorious Case of Ruby Franke
Today we are talking about a cult adjacent to Tradwives: the Momfluencer. According to Wikipedia: “A mom influencer or momfluencer is a mother who shares the early moments of motherhood on social media, often utilizing sites such as Instagram.” Or, as Vox reports, “The simplest definition (of a momfluencer) is someone who has monetized her maternal identity on social media.” We’ll be covering the
Sneak Peek: How Family Law Convinced Me Not To Have Kids (With Lawyer Caitlin Easter)
To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon.Today we are joined by Caitlin Easter, who has been practicing family law in Oregon since 2016. Her and her fiancee are proudly childfree by choice, a decision reinforced by what she witnesses in her career as a divorce and child custody attorney. We’ll be talking to her about her day-to-day as well as her legal "thesis,” which argued why
Climate Change, LA Wildfires, & The Emerging Field Of Climate Medicine (With Dr. Emily Sbiroli)
Today we are speaking with Dr. Emily Sbiroli, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician based in Southern California. She has expertise in climate medicine, healthcare sector decarbonization, and clinician education in these issues. She holds a Diploma in Climate Medicine from the University of Colorado and completed the National Physician Fellowship in Climate and Health Science Policy in 20
Sneak Peek: Erika Gets Quizzed About The Female Reproductive System
Enjoy Erika sweating over whether she knows high school education material about her body.To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
Your Favorite 82-Year-Old Childfree Pioneer Returns (With Marcia Drut-Davis)
Our guest today needs no introduction, as she’s the guest of our most-beloved episode. That’s right, we’re talking to Marcia Drut-Davis to cap off our three-part series on childfree trailblazers. Now 82 years young, Marcia is a pioneer of the childfree lifestyle and author of two books: ‘Confessions Of A Childfree Woman’ and ‘What? You Don’t Want Children?’ In 1974, Marcia revealed her childfree s
Sneak Peek: Reacting To Reddit’s Worst Parenting Posts
To get access to the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon.Today, we are reading some of the most disturbing parent-related posts on “the Reddit,” where I created a Dinkypod account signed up for every SubReddit related to having kids, from r/pregnant, r/parenting, and our personal favorite – r/regretfulparents. We will react in real time to some of these posts.Become a supporter of this podcast:
Childfree During The Reagan Administration (With Childfree Trailblazer Marie Bernardy)
Today, we’re kicking off the second episode in our series on childfree trailblazers with a conversation with Marie Bernardy. Marie and her husband, Bill, met in 1968 and have been married since 1974. She served as Development Director for Planned Parenthood (in both CA and OR); Vice-President for Development at two CA hospitals, and Executive Director of two library foundations in both California
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