The One Where I Talk To Childfree Advocate, Chris McMullen

Send us Fan MailMy guest on this week's episode is Chris McMullen. Chris is 46, single, childfree and lives in Brisbane, Australia. Chris started talking about not having kids on his social media when he discovered that him not having kids was resonating with alot of his followers; and he also realised that there were very few men talking about the male perspective when it comes to being childfree. During this conversation, Chris and I talk about why he decided — at the age of 20 — not to have children, the ‘men’s work’ he’s done on himself, as well as the men he has subsequently helped also do the healing work on themselves; how so many people end up almost ‘unconsciously’ having kids, rather than it being a conscious, considered choice; the idea of people being either settlers and chasers; and how one of the best things about being childfree is the opportunity to really fulfil your potential in life.05:07 Chris' Singlehood Journey06:58 Dating and Self Awareness09:53 Men's Work and Healing14:29 Choosing Childfree at 2016:55 Pushback and Acceptance22:14 Regret Myth Debunked26:09 Freedom and Childfree Benefits28:42 Building a Childfree Community30:30 Childfree Men Speaking Up31:32 Settlers Versus Chasers36:13 Why We Avoid Our Potential44:30 Embracing Cringe Online47:46 Living With Intention52:10 Happiness As Acceptance55:16 Semi Retirement BlueprintFollow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismc6000/Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: [email protected] And thank you so much for listening!