Episode#3: Healing in the Childless-Not-By-Choice Community with Katy Sepi

What happens when life doesn’t follow the script you imagined? In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by the inspiring Katy Sepi, who runs and organizes the Childless Collective, a supportive community for those who are childless not by choice. Katy and I open up about our personal journeys—navigating the grief, loss, and identity struggles that come with being childless in a world often centered around pronatalism and societal expectations of motherhood. Together, we explore how to honor these feelings while embracing a fulfilling life, even when it looks different from what we once imagined. Inside this episode, we discuss: Our personal stories of childlessness – Real, raw experiences of navigating a path we didn’t choose. The power of community – Why finding like-minded women and supportive spaces like the Childless Collective are essential for connection and healing. Understanding disenfranchised grief – What it means to grieve a life not lived and how society often overlooks this experience. Coping with pronatalism – How to navigate a world that prioritizes parenthood, and find your own sense of purpose and worth outside of societal norms. Katy also shares the incredible events and summits she organizes through the Childless Collective, helping to foster a sense of community and support for women navigating similar journeys.