To Kid or Not to Kid

Everyone assumes you’re going to have kids like it’s a life checkbox, not a life decision. But what if it’s… not?In this 25th episode of The Millennial Matriarch, Ashlie and Alexis get real about the pressure, the expectations, and the quiet questioning that so many people are having but not saying out loud. We’re unpacking the why behind choosing motherhood—or choosing yourself—without apology. From overpopulation anxiety to mental health, from identity to independence, this is a conversation about redefining what a full life actually looks like.Because the truth? Motherhood isn’t a default. It’s a choice. And either way, you deserve to feel confident in it.