Awakening Worth in Childless Women

I started this podcast back in 2020, thinking it was about grief. I was focusing on miscarriage. It was called Love and Loss. And then as my own journey evolved, as I had to accept that I was never going to have children, I realized that I had so much more to talk about than just the grief.  And as I worked with childless women, I began to see something deeper. Beneath the grief was this equally aching emotion – and a belief:  I am not enough.”  I am not good enough.  I am treated like a second class citizen.  I am less than the mothers.  This is not grief.  Then I started noticing something else… My friends with kids? They felt it too. My clients in midlife? Same story. Women navigating burnout, divorce, menopause… all wondering, "Is it just me?  Why do I feel like I’m constantly hustling to be perfect, to help others, to please others – I’m always last on the list".In this episode, you’re going to find out:what all this "not enoughness" is really all aboutthe catalysts that shine an light on our feelings of less-thanthe deep lessons I learned from being childless (that will crack YOU open too)I'm also going to share why I'm closing this chapter and give you a sneak peak at the amazing things that are coming next! Join the Midlife Rising podcast launch fan club if you want to join us in burning the rules and reclaiming your fire! Join here: sherijohnson.ca/podlaunchUntil June 12th will be your LAST CHANCE to join the Women of Worth program for childless women.  This is not a support group.  It's a guided transformation.  And one that you'll never find anywhere else.  Email me the word PROGRAM at [email protected] if you want to apply for one of the last 6 spots.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

So many women try to fix the pain of childlessness by avoiding baby showers, cutting off triggering friends, or demanding others say the “right thing.” But what if the true revolution isn’t about protecting yourself from the world… but reclaiming your place in it?In this second episode of our 3-part closing series (so go back to ep. 147 if you haven't listened to it yet), we unravel the common mistakes women make when trying to relieve the pain of being “othered.” We revisit the work you’ve already done by listening to this podcast and show you what’s truly possible when you move from hiding to rising.You are not just healing. You are leading. And your very presence is actually a part of a revolution that's changing the world.What You’ll Hear:4 ways women try to relieve pain that actually keep them stuckThe cost of organizing your life around avoidanceA powerful reflection on your journey with this podcastWhat becomes possible when childless women stop trying to fit in—and start taking up spaceContinue being a part of the revolution by joining our last live cohort of the Women of Worth.  Email me "PROGRAM" at [email protected] and I'll send you the info!Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

I make a BIG announcement at the beginning of this episode so tune in to find out more about the future of the Awakening Worth Pod.  And then, the rest of the episode is for the childless woman who wonders why she still feels stuck in grief after letting go of motherhood. It's not just grief you’ve been carrying. It’s the deep, unspoken belief that your worth was tied to becoming a mother.In this opening chapter of our final 3-part podcast series, I share the personal realization that changed everything for me: triggers are not just about grief—they’re about self-worth. And when you begin to reclaim yours, everything shifts.We’ll explore the hidden signs of low self-worth masked as grief, and how your healing journey has always been about more than loss—it’s been about liberation.What You’ll Hear:The truth about triggers and grief no one talks about7 signs your self-worth is calling for attentionWhy this podcast was actually about way more than becoming a mother—it was about becoming me and inviting you to become YOUThe doors are open for the last round of the Women of Worth - a guided transformation from grief and triggers to peace and purpose.  Email me at [email protected] with the word PROGRAM if you want to apply for one of the last spots. Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

When you're childless, midlife and menopause can feel like much more than a biological transition. It's a spiritual reckoning. Especially when the world thinks that the only value women add after menopause is "grandmother" - and you don't get to be one.In this deeply honest episode, we’re naming what few dare to say: that for childless women, midlife and menopause come with a unique, often invisible layer of grief. Not just hot flashes—but heartbreak. Not just hormone shifts—but identity shifts. ✨ If you're silently asking yourself:“What’s my worth now if I’m not a mother?”“Will I be forgotten as I age?”"What's my legacy going to be?" …this episode is for you.We explore: 🔹 The silent grief of childlessness that menopause brings to the surface 🔹 Why traditional wellness and empowerment models miss the mark for women like you 🔹 The myth of irrelevance—and how patriarchy and pronatalism shape our fears 🔹 How to redefine legacy, worth, and purpose on your own terms 🔹 How to Rise and Reclaim your worth and take on a soul-honouring path forwardIf you want to know more about how to gracefully navigate menopause as a childless woman, send me an email at [email protected] with the word PROGRAM. Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

I know that Mother's Day is one of the toughest days of the year for us women without kids.​ When I went through my first couple of Mother's Days, I followed all the advice I heard online....Just stay off social media.  Just pretend it's just like any other day. Do something nice for yourself. ​These were all things that worked to help me push through the day, but really just amounted to band-aid solutions.  They didn't actually me to fully let go of the triggers leading up to it or the pain I experienced on the day itself.It wasn't until I started doing things differently that I actually began to enjoy it. And this week, we're replaying my unique steps for ​not just getting through the day with grace but showing up fully for it.These are the steps that are going to help you actually feel better next year, and each day leading up to it.My steps for getting through the day go against the grain.  They'll seem counterintuitive but they work.And if you want more, we are running the last live cohort of the Women of Worth program starting this week.  If you want to apply for one of a few spots left, email me the word PROGRAM at [email protected] to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

What if the very thing you thought disqualified you from living a meaningful and powerful life… was actually the very thing meant to ignite it?In this episode, I’m speaking directly to the woman who didn’t get the life she planned. The one who didn’t become the mother she dreamed of being—and wonders if she’s now supposed to just sit on the sidelines while everyone else builds, leads, and creates.If that’s you, I want you to know: you were made for more.I’m dismantling the deep and painful myth that childless women are “less than”—and sharing how this chapter of your life might just be the one where you become who you were always meant to be.🔥 Here’s what you'll shift:The lie of the bystander: How society conditions us to shrink when we don’t become mothers—and why that ends now.Real stories of reclamation: From a Grammy-nominated composer to a courageous counselor, you’ll hear how my clients turned their grief into something purposeful and bold.Instead of trying to push the pain away, allowing your pain to lead you to your purpose: I share how I didn’t bypass the pain—I let it shape me, guide me, and ultimately lead me to this work.Not having children didn’t sideline your life. Believing you have nothing left to offer is what sidelines your life.Healing isn’t just about feeling better—it’s about building something beautiful.Are you feeling the pull?If you’re quietly aching for more… if something inside you knows this can’t be all there is… this is your final chance to join me live inside Women of Worth.This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about reclaiming your voice, your gifts, your future.You don't have to be a bystander.I’m holding space for 10 women who are ready to rise in the last live cohort of the Women of Worth program. And if you’re listening to this episode right now, it's not by accident.📩 Email me at [email protected] if this resonated and you're ready to rise and reclaim your purpose. Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

What if I told you that being being a people pleaser might be the very thing holding you back from feeling free, worthy, and at peace in your own life?This episode is for the high-achieving, childless woman who is tired of over-functioning, over-giving, and still never feeling like enough. If you find yourself wondering…“Am I being selfish?”“Do people think I have it too easy?”“Should I be doing more?”…then you are going to resonate with this conversation.Here's a big truth we unpack: People-pleasing isn’t kindness—it’s self-abandonment dressed up in likability.In this potent and soul-shifting episode, you’ll uncover:✅ The 7 sneaky signs you’re still trying to prove you’re “a good woman” (even without kids)✅ Why you overcompensate to be seen as worthy ✅ How internalized patriarchy and pronatalism quietly shape your people-pleasing ✅ The real cost of performing instead of being ✅ Small but powerful steps to reclaim your time, your truth, and your peaceThis is your permission slip to stop performing and start living.If you’re often called “so nice,” but secretly feel invisible or exhausted—this one’s for you.👉 Plus: We’re opening the FINAL round of Women of Worth™, the deep transformation experience for childless women ready to stop people-pleasing and start living for themselves. Only 10 spots. Once it’s full, it’s gone.📩 Ready to apply? Email [email protected] with the subject line: “I’m ready for more.”Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

You don’t have kids, but somehow you’re still hustling to prove you're a good woman. Why? We live in a world that glorifies selflessness—and if you're not a mother, the pressure to perform it in other ways is real.This episode is a wake-up call to the invisible ways you're trying to prove your worth by over-giving. ✨ What if everything you've been taught about what makes a woman “good” is actually a trap?I'm pulling back the curtain on a cultural myth that affects millions of women—especially those without children: 👉 The belief that your worth lies in how much you sacrifice.For moms, their worth is often tied to how much they sacrifice for their children.And what happens when a woman doesn’t have children? 🔹 She sacrifices in other ways🔹People still (either consciously or subconsciously) label her as "selfish"🔹 And that label silently drives perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnoutYou’ll hear:A personal story that cracked open the invisible pressure to “earn” our place in the worldHow both mothers and non-mothers are gaslit by impossible double standardsThe hidden cost of trying to “make up” for not having kidsAnd how to reclaim your worth—without guilt, without apology🔥 You’ll Learn:The real reason high-achieving women without kids overcommit and overgiveHow patriarchy + pronatalism are behind the myth of the “ideal woman”Why even your most “empowered” choices may be driven by fear of being seen as selfishA reframe that will change how you say yes and no foreverIf you’ve ever wrestled with guilt for honouring your own needs, if you’ve bent over backwards to seem “selfless,” - this episode is your permission slip.Ready to reclaim your life without apology? Tune in!📲 Loved this episode?Here’s how to support:Follow the show so you never miss an episodeRate & Review – Your words help this reach more women who need itShare it with a friend who’s ready to break the “selfless” spellWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Most women think that if they just knew what to say to set a boundary, aka say "no", they will start doing it. That's actually what's keeping them from getting time back for what they really want.The media conversations about setting boundaries are reinforcing this belief, and missing a critical piece that is stopping women from setting them. First, they tell you that you should set better boundaries. That's not helpful because most women already know they should, but either think it's unrealistic or have been unable to do so.The information out there also tends to be about the practical side of setting boundaries, like what to say or do, such as blocking your calendar for personal time.The problem is that none of this works if you have emotions or beliefs that stop you from setting the boundary in the first place, or overthinking and spinning with guilt after you do set one.So, my sister, Jen, who is an expert on burnout and boundaries, is talking with me about the secrets to finally setting boundaries- without guilt.We dig into:the other boundaries beyond saying "no": the overlooked boundaries that protect your peace. The fears and emotions that stop you from setting a boundaryBoundaries for childless womenWhy setting boundaries is so crucial to being a great leaderWe leave you with 5 steps to maintaining stronger boundaries. If you are stressed, over-committed and tired, releasing the emotions keeping you from honouring your boundaries is one way to find peace and ease at work and in life. If you want to start setting healthier boundaries and sticking to them, join our virtual mini-retreat! Get all the information here: Guilt-Free Boundaries Virtual RetreatFind Jen on instagram: @jenreimerleadershipWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

This is something most childless women don't realize, and it's the thing that is keeping them stuck.The grief you feel as a childless woman is real, but there’s something much bigger at play.So many childless women I talk to tell me they feel stuck. They think it's grief. But they're wrong. I'm going to tell you why and the key to becoming unstuck.The truth is, there are silent forces that have affected the way you view yourself, and they are the culprit. They are constantly running in the background, telling you that you are not worthy if you're not a mother. In this episode, I'll give you 5 signs that these forces are at play in your life, and give you the key to getting on the path to freedom.I call it the Unbecoming Blueprint, and the women who go through it feel lighter, more self-assured, and FREE. If you want to know more about the Unbecoming Blueprint, click HERE to join the waitlist for the Women of Worth programWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Do you ever find yourself in a conversation about parenting and,  even though you have advice to share, you’re afraid to speak up because you’re afraid someone will say, ‘You can't possibly understand—you don’t have kids.’You might feel invisible in family gatherings, stop yourself from contributing to kid-focused discussions, or apologize and add disclaimers before sharing your perspective, like, "I know I don’t have kids, but…’It's very important that you start speaking up in these situations, and we're going to talk about why in this episode. Today's conversation covers a topic that people just don't talk about. It's like an unsaid rule that women without kids don't get to have an opinion about parenting. We cover why this is the case, and the underlying reason you stop yourself from voicing your opinion and how to start, without feeling like you don't deserve to have an opinion. It all comes down to what I call, The Confidence Code, which is more than just ‘feeling confident’—it’s about showing up with the belief that you belong in every conversation, regardless of whether you have kids or not.So, if you've ever held back in conversations about kids or parenting, start voicing your opinion with confidence.And if you are looking to take this 100 steps deeper so you can live with confidence, clarity and joy, the Women of Worth is open for enrolment for the last time at 2023 pricing! Send me an email at [email protected] with the word CONFIDENCE and I'll send you the info!Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Tired of feeling lonely as a childless woman? Most childless women feel lonely at some point or another. Loneliness is an uncomfortable feeling not only because it feels like you don't belong, but also because society today has conditioned us to believe that there's something wrong with us if we're lonely. Today we are flipping the script on loneliness. Loneliness is not a character flaw. It's just a sign that you're craving true connection.The problem is, if you're lonely as a childless woman, you may be tempted to seek out the wrong kind of connection. It's called, "Common Enemy Intimacy", and if this is where you think you're finding connection, it's actually making your loneliness worse.We're going to talk about society's reinforcing messages about lonely childless women, why we sometimes seek out the wrong connections that can make your loneliness even worse, and the counterintuitive thing to do instead. Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

If you're frustrated with workplace structures, experiencing inequities, or feeling envy towards mothers or other women - this episode is for you.  This is Part 2 of a discussion I had with my sister, Jen, about women in the workplace and the experiences of both mothers and childless women. This episode might ruffle some feathers. Jen and I are going to lay out why the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (or dismantling of them right now in the US) might not matter. Then, we suggest some new and unconventional ways to find equity in the workplace for women in general, and specifically, how to bridge the gap between mothers and non-mothers.We cover so much in this episode. Things like: empowering you to find a feeling of equity internally how to stop trying to fit into a man's world and own your feminine strengths how to stop being agreeable and playing smallWe believe that the more women lead authentically, the more the system will have no choice but to adapt. Listen in if you want to be your authentic, joyful, childless self.Join the waitlist for Sheri's Women of Worth For Childless Women Program hereFind Jen at: Instagram: @jenreimerleadershipJoin Jen's "From Busy to Being Program" here.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

I've been avoiding this topic, but it's time we talk about it. At some point along the way, most of my clients mention "work", and how being childless can be a unique experience in the workplace, no matter what kind of workplace it is.It's International Women's Day as we publish this episode, and with that comes renewed vigour for gender equality in the workplace. On today’s ep, my sister, Jen, who is a leadership coach and expert in boundaries and busy-ness, joins me to flesh out what it means to be a woman (with or without children) in the workplace and how the quest for equality might be happening in all the wrong ways. We dive into ways society reinforces inequality - not just gender inequality, but also inequality between women. We discuss ways workplaces can actually cause a divide between women and what women really want in workplaces. This episode is sure to turn your women's equality paradigms upside-down. At the end, we'll suggest some actions that will incite real change in women's equity.See you inside!Find Jen at:@jenreimerleadershipwww.virtuousradicals.comJoin the waitlist for Sheri's Women of Worth Program for Childless Women here.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

If you wanted to have kids and you're here now, at some point you have to or had to make a very tough decision. What I’ve found is that it doesn’t matter whether you’re single, partnered, tried IVF, on the adoption route, never tried anything – we all are faced with a decision at some point. If you end up on the childless path, at some point, you decide to stop trying.On today’s episode, I talk about the decision, the process, and what happens after you make it, so that you can feel more confident in your choice and recover emotionally after you've made it.We're going to talk about - the agonizing process of figuring out what to do- some critical mistakes you might be making in an effort to make a choice- the counterintuitive mindset shift to finally get to a decisionThis conversation is going to help you find peace with your decision, if you're in it or you already made it, freedom from regret, and wholeness beyond motherhood.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

You're the woman who was kind of ambivalent about having kids...until it was too late. Maybe you thought, "Someday I’ll have kids. When the right person comes along. When I have my career in place. I have time."That was me. And suddenly I was out of time. The feelings you might have felt and still be feeling are slightly different than if you desperately wanted kids and couldn't, or you never wanted them. I'm going to talk about these nuanced emotions today, and what you can do to thrive if this is you.We'll cover some of what you may be experiencing and why - like grappling with unexpected grief, regret, confusion, and self-doubt. Most importantly, we'll talk about the counterintuitive thing you can do to shift from ruminating, regretting, or grieving to finding clarity, freedom, and deep inner peace.I love hearing about your breakthroughs and AHA moments. Send me a DM on instagram @sherijohnsoncoaching.Ready for more? Check out the WOMEN OF WORTH PROGRAM: HEREOur signature program to process your grief, awaken your self-worth, and create your life of purpose and joy, even without kids.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Why do we hold ourselves back from the lives we truly want? And moreimportantly, how do we break free from this cycle?Today, we are talking about something that quietly but powerfully shapes theway we live—guilt. This emotion affects childless women in unique ways. And sometimes, it turns into self-sabotage. In this episode, I'm going to help you:Identify any guilt you might be harbouring, knowingly or unknowinglyDiscover how it might be leading you to unwittingly self-sabotage joy and happiness in your life.Understand some common ways that self-sabotage shows up for childless women like overcompensating. For example, Some childless women over-give in relationships, almost as if trying to justify their worth without kids. And finally, to release this guilt and embrace the joy in your life.Listen in to start releasing the guilt you're carrying underneath it all, and start embracing your childless life joyfully. References:Money, A Love Story by Kate NorthrupCreate Your Best Life guide: https://sherijohnson.ca/bestyear/Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Many of my clients grapple with this feeling that no one understands or has compassion for what they're going through. I might ruffle some feathers with my advice for you. But it's worth listening to the end, because when you do this, your life will transform.I'm talking with my sister, Jen Reimer, about compassion - receiving it, giving it, and having it for yourself. We get into where this seeming lack of compassion stems from, how to foster mutual compassion for those you perceive as insensitive, and finally, how this practice can transform your life.Where to find Jen: Instagram: @jenreimerleadershipWebsite: www.virtuousradicals.comWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Struggling to accept and love our bodies, especially when they haven’t done what society expects, is a theme that has been emerging inside my Women of Worth program.  Are you content with your body that didn't birth a child? Or do you feel that it has somehow failed you? From ancient ideals to modern media, we’ve been told that motherhood is fundamental to being a woman. So, when that’s not part of your story many women begin to feel that their body is a daily reminder of what didn't happen. And to deal with this kind of judgement, they disconnect from their bodies. In this episode, we'll find a way to honour the incredible bodies that carry us through life, and forgive them if they haven’t behaved the way we wanted them to, or they don’t look the way we want them to.Then we'll explore how tapping into your body’s wisdom can lead you to profound self-love, joy, and acceptance.Have a listen and share it with your friends if it's helpful - childless or not.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

It's not just parents who get tired.  Childless women do too and when they are honest about feeling tired, that feeling is often invalidated by parents.  We couldn't possibly be as tired as someone who has kids, right? And yet, childless women feel just as busy, burned out and fatigued.  Why is that?In this solo episode, you find out:why we feel guilty when we resthow you can redefine rest in a way that will give you permission to do so more oftenwhat you can start doing today to practice resting without guiltWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

You are in for one of the most fascinating conversations I've had on the podcast so far!  Sarah Roberts joined me for this episode to show us the multitude of ways that regret can show up on the childless path.  She also beautifully dropped it all into a framework for us so we can really start to recognize the source of the regret and begin to release it.You are also going to experience some huge opportunities for a perspective shift on motherhood, the maternal decisions we made as childless women and the identities we carry forward. This is a long one, but it's a good one. You'll recognize Sarah as a very active and well-known member of the childless community.  She is the founder The Empty Cradle, her counselling and advocacy service for childless women, ambassador of World Childless Week and facilitator of Gateway Women's Reignite Weekends in Australia.   Sarah lives on a semi-rural property, she paints, plants trees and loves juicy conversations about life (as you'll hear on this episode). Sarah is deeply passionate about the human experience and what it means to live a good life.Where to find Sarah:Website: www.theemptycradle.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/involuntarychildlessness/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theemptycradle/References from this episode:Episode 94: 3 Keys to Overcoming Regret and Fear of Regret on the Childless Path Book: The Power of Regret: How Looking Back Moves Us Forward by Daniel PinkWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

You are gonna love my guest today - as a Canadian, to me, she's the quintessential funny, beautiful, British lady.  And she's thriving solo.  No partner, no kids.  But she didn't always feel that way.  On this episode, Lucy Meggeson, host of Spinsterhood Reimagined, joined me to share her journey from hard done by to happy as a single woman without kids.  But even if you have a partner, stick with me for this one.  Lucy dropped so many golden nuggets of mindset shifts and tools that all of us childless people can benefit from. You are going to discover Lucy's secrets to being happy even without a partner or a child.  It is entirely possible! Lucy Meggeson worked in production at BBC Radio 2 for several years before becoming the host and producer of her own podcast, Spinsterhood Reimagined — a podcast that celebrates all things single, childfree and personal growth. She’s a regular on Jo Good’s BBC Radio London show and has been a guest on various other radio and podcasts, including Jeremy Vine’s BBC Radio 2 show and Peter McGraw’s ‘Solo: The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life’. Lucy is based in London. She lives alone and enjoys a full, peaceful, contented and meaningful life (with a cat named Johnny Depp). Where to find Lucy:Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimaginedWebsite: www.lucymeggeson.comMembership: Thrive SoloWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Today we're doing something a little different, and extra special. Most people I know just jump into New Year's resolutions and get started trying to make them happen. But this is a mistake if you want to create your best year.Before we create, we need to reflect on what exactly it is that we want.  And there is so much information and inspiration held in the past year.  So today, we're going to reflect. We're going to remember, acknowledge and honour all you've been through this year, what you've accomplished, and what you've learned. I offer you a meditation in this episode to help you relax into knowing what you want to keep from 2024 and letting go of what you don't.  I recommend listening in a quiet space. Enjoy!If you want to go deeper into this exercise with me, JOIN the:Manifest Your Best Year in 2025 mini-workshop and guidebook. Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

I used to dread the Christmas holidays when I first learned that I wasn't going to have kids of my own. Along with all the grief the holidays brought up, I also felt like I didn't belong at the kid-centred events or even at my own family gatherings. The holidays are probably one of the toughest times for childless women.  Grief can hit at unexpected moments and the triggers seem to be all over the place.  They hit our social media feeds, our shopping excursions,  and the middle of the football game on TV.  Even a quick trip to the grocery store can seem daunting. One of the hardest things about it might be that you've lost sight of your true self desires, so that you can imagine future holidays without all the traditions you thought you'd be creating with your kids. Over the years, I've created a holiday season that I absolutely love.  In this episode, I share my best 10 tips for you to create yours. You'll find out:how to process the grief that comes up (hint: time doesn't heal)what to do to prepare for the potential triggers and release themhow to redesign your holidays in a way that feels good for youIf you're ready to create the life your soul truly desires, join me to Manifest Your Best Year in 2025. Click the link below:https://sherijohnson.thrivecart.com/yearend/Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

It's the holiday season here in Canada and a common belief is that "magic is for kids." And as adults, we only get to experience magic through our kids. So, what does that mean for childless women? We don't get to experience magic?I believe that we DO; that these are myths, and I invite you to bust them with me in this episode.We're also going to talk about what magic feels like, looks like, and how to bring more of it into our lives.Join the "Love Your Unconventional Life" retreat here.Resources:Gabby Bernstein's May Cause Miracles bookWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Are you making this mistake that could be stopping you from experiencing your best life? Many people walk around on autopilot, thinking about the past or the future instead of being present. They make the mistake of operating on autopilot and following routines, without asking themselves what they really want to experience or how they want to feel.If this is you, you're not manifesting your best life. Manifesting a great, purposeful life requires getting intentional about what's ahead of you, whether that's your day, your week, or your year. Living intentionally actually begins with reflecting back; noticing with gratitude what you have manifested, what you want more of, and how that felt. It also allows you to acknowledge what you've been through. Then, you need to intentionally call in how you want to feel and what you want to experience, so that you create your life instead of allowing it to happen to you.This episode gives you some simple steps to manifest the life you desire. If you're ready to stop waiting for a great life to show up and want to manifest your best year with me, join the Manifest Your Best Year in 2025 mini-program here.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Do you have a pet that feels like a child to you?  Even if you don't, stay tuned, because this episode is going to blow the lid off of the "you don't know love until you have a child" sentiment that we hear from parents. I have a really special guest on this episode who is going to take us through her childless journey as someone who self-identifies as a fence-sitter when it came to having children or not.  She is a client, now also a gifted coach/facilitator inside of my signature program for childless women, a dog-mom and one of the most introspective and insightful women I've ever met.Carla Montie and I had such a fascinating conversation about the childless experience and the parallels she sees between parenting and pet care and ownership.  There are way more than you'd think and I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it. Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Something I hear all the time from childless women is, "I feel like I don't belong", or "I don't fit in". One of the biggest mistakes I see among these women making is AVOIDING kid-centred events in order to avoid the feeling that they don't belong. I felt this too, so I get it. I used to avoid anything to do with Santa, the Christmas parades, or any community event that was focused on children. I was afraid to feel the feelings that went along with those events.And, I learned that this was only making me feel worse. It's because creating a barrier around yourself isolates you even further. So you feel less connected and more excluded. Until you fix the underlying issue, you'll stay like this and eventually become lonely, even bitter.This episode is all about what this underlying issue IS, and how to transform it, so that you feel belonging no matter where you are or who you're with. You'll learn:What is REALLY underneath the feeling that you don't belongThe secret to feeling like you DO belongMy 3C's framework for shifting your sense of belonging, no matter who you're with.If you're a childless woman, ready to dive deeper into your own sense of belonging, here are two ways to work with me:Access my Create Your Best Holiday mini-course here , and turn your childless holiday full of triggers into one full of peace. And, join the Love Your Beautiful Unconventional Life Retreat. This retreat takes place in March 2025 in beautiful Mazunte, Mexico.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

This might be one of the most "triggering" remarks that parents make to people who don't have kids.  If you wanted kids, you sure don't feel very lucky, right?  In fact, you might feel pretty unlucky. Have you had this scenario come up before?  I have and I'm going to walk through the steps I used to handle it with love and kindness. This is the last solo episode in my summer series on responding authentically to all the questions and remarks we get as women without kids.  I'll share:the sign that you're on the "treadmill of triggers"how to shift your mindset and approach this question with graceoptions for responding in different scenariosIf you are someone who wants to be prepared for ALL the insensitive remarks and questions - whatever comes your way - send me a DM to @sherijohnsoncoaching with the words "episode 121" and I'll show you what you can do next.   Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

So many childless and childfree women hate this question.  A simple "no" answer often leads to awkward silences or the other party trying to back track or fill the space.  But what if you could answer this question with ease and grace and both you and the person asking the question could walk away from the conversation feeling good?That's what today's episode is all about.  It's not about coming up with snide or sarcastic comments that will "put the person in their place".  It's about responding with a new perspective and with love and kindness. In this solo episode, I'll show you how to:get into an empowering mindset shift your perspective on what causes people to ask this questionbe prepared with easy answers If you want to find out how to answer ALL the insensitive questions and remarks about women without kids, send me a DM at @sherijohnsoncoaching with the words "episode 120" and I'll give you the next steps!Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

If you are anything like me, you're probably tired of hearing about JD Vance and the comments he made publicly about childless women being miserable cat ladies and having no stake in America's future.  I'm not even American, and yet angry reactions to this have been filling my feed these days.The thing is, the majority of them have been simply reactions to his comments.  And my question became, "what good is this doing?"So I'm taking a different approach on the pod this week and actually showing you how to dissipate any reaction you may have had to JD Vance's comments.Now let's get clear on one thing. I am not on his side.  I'm not condoning what he said. I just want to shift your own perspective so that you can move on and let it go.So this is what I'm going to share with you on this episode:what these kinds of comments show you about yourselfhow JD Vance's comments show you about him and his beliefshow lashing out against him is not actually going to change the way people think about childless womenIf you're ready to take take a more empowering stance when it comes to insensitive comments and questions and find out how to let these triggers roll off your back, send me a DM on Instagram to @sherijohnsoncoaching with the word “powerful”.  I’ll give you the steps on how to do it.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

If you want to be able to answer questions like “do you have kids” with authenticity instead of awkwardness, you must shift your mindset.  It's not enough to just rehearse how you'll respond.  And if you're anything like I used to be, what you're rehearsing might feel more defensive and hurt than empowering. When I first realized that I wasn't going to have kids, I just wanted everyone to just stop asking me about kids, stop giving me advice and stop saying things I didn’t want to hear. But once I realized that it was my own mindset that needed a shift, I felt a huge sense of empowerment.  In this solo episode, I'll share 7 signs that you might be stuck in a mindset that is blocking you from moving forward.  Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

"Time heals all wounds" is the biggest lie we've been told about grief.  I used to believe this lie, myself.  After any sort of big emotion, I thought time would eventually clear it away.  This is a super-short solo episode where I break down why this common, widely-held belief is actually a myth, and what you can do about it.  This is the second episode in my summer series on how to answer all the insensitive questions and remarks we get as childless women.  Tune in each week all summer long if you want to have more authentic, less-awkward conversations. If you are someone who wants to stop waiting around for time to heal your wounds and take action instead, so you can answer all the questions with grace, send me a DM on Instagram with the word, "grace". Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Do you have kids?  Who's going to take care of you when you're old?  What's your purpose then?  You can borrow my kids anytime! You've probably heard them all, or at least some of the questions and comments that bother us women without kids.  Maybe you've thought to yourself, or maybe even out loud, "I wish people would just stop asking questions or saying insensitive things".   And if you have, you might have noticed that there's always someone else who says something that gets under your skin and sometimes it comes right out of left field.I'll let you in on a secret: it will never end.  There will always be another mole in this endless game of wac-a-mole.  Unless you heal the wound that is continuously being triggered by these questions and comments.  If you want to find out how to respond with authenticity and grace, have a listen to this episode, the first in a series during which I'll share my secrets.  And if you really want to go all in, summer is the perfect time to join the Women of Worthy Program!  Your summer is going to get a whole lot better in the few weeks that are left, and you’ll be in a much better position to handle all the social media stuff around back to school and Halloween.  Send me a DM on Instagram with the word SUMMER and I’ll share the details.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Childless?  Childfree?  Woman Without Kids? Take your pick!  I've been really curious about how women who don't have kids and wanted them identify themselves.  Some appear to be really attached to the Childless Not By Choice term, and yet my own experience and in the multiple discussions we've had in my group program, childless seems to make us FEEL less. In this solo episode, I unpack all the different terms, the fact that it's not as black and white as childfree versus childless, and how to detach yourself from the terminology altogether. If you are someone who wants to have this kind of discussion openly and lovingly with other "childless" women, summer is the perfect time to join the Women of Worth program.  Imagine how much better your summer could look with the right support through grief and to manifest your best life?  Send me an email or a DM with the word "podcast 115" and I'll share the details with you.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Feeling lonely is one of the most common complaints I hear from childless women so if you're feeling lonely, you are definitely not the only one!I felt lonely too when I first started down the path to permanently childless, especially once my husband seemed to have moved forward without me and didn't seem to understand what I was going through. So I thought it was high time to talk more openly about loneliness and how to dissipate it.  Tune into this solo episode to find out: why retreating and avoiding the situations that make you feel like an outsider is actually making you feel worsehow shame makes its way into your psyche when you feel lonelythe one thing that is actually going to shift things for you that you've never thought of doingIf you are done with feeling lonely and ready to have an amazing summer, even without kids, I'm opening up the Women of Worth program to a small group of women.  It's only open to women who are ready to take action. Send me an email to [email protected] with the word "summer" if you wanna find out more.  Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

There was a time when I didn't quite feel like I had found a place within the childless community and the reason was that I had not done IVF.  It seemed as though so many of the women there had tried IVF and they had this common language and terms that I wasn't familiar with.  Then I realized that there are SO many different paths that all converge on leading a life without children and yet perhaps there were other women out there who felt like I did.  So on today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtains on why I chose not to pursue IVF and how I grappled with that choice.  You'll find out: all the reasons I decided not to do IVFthe fears that kept me on the fencethe judgment that came afterwardsIf you're struggling with the decision between whether to quit trying to become a mom (in some way, shape or form) and embracing your life without kids, send me a DM on Instagram with the word DECISION.  I'll show you how you can get off the fence. References from this episode:Ep. 100: From the Partner's Perspective, with Mike Johnson (my hubby) Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Harrison Butker's commencement speech at Benedictine College ruffled a LOT of feathers, especially within the childfree community.  There were a lot of insults thrown at him, arguments started on social media comment sections, even calls to cancel his NFL contract.  Were they justified?  In my opinion, it doesn't really matter. What matters is this: how do YOU feel when you hear words like Harrison's and if it's outrage, do you know how to dissipate that?  You might think you don't want to dissipate that anger, because, well, it's justified right?  But what good is it, if everyone just walks away from the comment section feeling angry and nothing has changed?In this solo episode, I'm breaking it all down:why you feel so outraged when you hear words like this and why they make you feel so slightedthe mistakes that you might be making that are causing you to feel worsethe first few steps you can take to feel reliefhow to actually close the gap between childless/childfree people and parentsIf you want to find your own true purpose and worthy "vocation" as Harrison calls it, download my free PDF,  Finding Purpose Beyond Parenthood: Getting Through Grief and Triggers to a Life of Meaning and Joy!References from this episode:Harrison Butker's Commencement SpeechWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Download your free guide to Finding Purpose Beyond Parenthood: Getting Through Grief and Triggers to a Life of Meaning and Joy!Last week I talked about how purpose is not something you "find".  It's also not a singular mission.  It's not a destination.  And it doesn't have to be big.  Once you begin to practice all the things that I outlined that will bring you a sense of meaning and purpose, you may find that you are still struggling.  It might mean that there is something standing in the way. Identifying your personal obstacles is the first step.  In this episode I share:4 possible obstacles that may be standing in the way of your purpose3 counterintuitive ways to remove themwhat do do next to solidify your purposeIf you are an action taker and want to discover more about how to live your purpose-filled life, download my free PDF guide,  Finding Purpose Beyond Parenthood: Getting Through Grief and Triggers to a Life of Meaning and Joy!Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Download your free guide to Finding Purpose Beyond Parenthood: Getting Through Grief and Triggers to a Life of Meaning and Joy!Purpose is not some concept that you find.  It's not a destination. It's not singular. And it doesn't come from having kids.  I understand why you believe it does.  I did too.  It's because society tells us that when you have kids, you'll be flooded with purpose.  Especially as women, becoming a mother is supposed to be our sole (and soul) purpose.  And when we don't get to have kids, we end up feeling lost, unfulfilled, like there's a big open space in front of us that we don't know how to fill.And I'm here to tell you that it's entirely possible to live a beautiful, exciting, purpose-filled life, even without kids!  I've done.  My clients have done it.  And I'm going to give you the two steps to doing it yourself today.   Tune back in next week to find out how to remove any obstacles to living your purpose. Discover more about how to live your purpose-filled life by downloading my free PDF guide,  Finding Purpose Beyond Parenthood: Getting Through Grief and Triggers to a Life of Meaning and Joy!Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

It is so clear to me that Ruby Warrington is a thought leader in the childfree/childless space!  She has authored, Women Without Kids: The Revolutionary Rise of an Unsung Sisterhood, and in my view, the whole book was revolutionary.   She discusses concepts that were swirling around vaguely in my head and my mind was blown when I saw them so well articulated on the pages of her book.We get into some of these concepts on today's episode.  Topics ranging from the "motherhood spectrum" to the urge to leave a legacy  and it's link to the fear of death.  We discussed grief and self-worth and even sex and homophobia.  Have a listen to this episode and find out for yourself, how diverse the issues really are when you are woman without kids and how simply changing your perspective can actually change how you feel about your circumstances. Find Ruby at:Website: rubywarrington.comBook: Women Without Kids: The Revolutionary Rise of an Unsung SisterhoodKripalu Retreat: Celebrate Being ChildfreeWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Many childless people don't even realize they are grieving.  Who would have known you can grieve the loss of an imagined future?   What I find is that many women without kids, even those who choose not to have them, feel some sort of grief and it's not always the loss of that future.  Identifying what specifically you're grieving is key to processing it.In this solo episode, I'm giving you the first step of the Grow Through Grief pillar of my framework: identify what hidden grief might be lying under the surface.   That is, after you realize or admit that you are feeling grief.I'm sharing 7 different less-obvious things you might be grieving and didn't even know it.   Many of these will resonate even with those who chose not to have kids, or those who are sort of ambiguous about it.  So have a listen no matter what your circumstances. If you are ready to fully process and release the grief AND get the rest of my framework for creating Purpose Beyond Parenthood, click here to sign up for one of my free focus groups. Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

These are 5 steps you haven't heard before.  You've probably heard people talk about staying off social media and opting out of Mother's Day emails.  Maybe doing something nice for yourself and saying "no" to the celebrations.   These are all valid things you can do to avoid feeling the pain of Mother's Day as a childless woman who wanted to be a mother.And yet, they're all band-aid solutions.  None of them will actually help you feel better next year on this day.  Or throughout the year.  None of them will help you to live a happy, purpose-driven, joyful life as a woman without kids every day. My steps for navigating Mother's Day go against the grain.  They'll seem counterintuitive but they work.  And if you want to take this a step further and find out my exact framework for living a purposeful, happy life as a childless woman THIS year so next Mother's Day feels amazing, email me the word "Mother's Day" at [email protected] or @sherijohnsoncoaching.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Menopause is a huge transformational time for women and another topic that we don’t talk about enough.  Women may joke about their memory, or hot flashes or complain about heavy periods.  But they don’t talk about the deep stuff.  The vulnerable stuff.  Or the scary stuff. There is SO much going on for women during perimenopause and midlife, and childless women experience it, quite often, right alongside trying to start a family before it’s too late.   That, to me, adds a whole other element. In this solo episode, I shed light on:what childless women experience that is different from the normwhy we want to hold onto our youth even more than a mother mighthow to defy societal conditioning and move through this period in your life with joyDM me "AGING" on Instagram @sherijohnsoncoaching if you are ready to let go of societal norms so you can love your childless midlife. Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

It's hard to fit in when you are in the minority.  Childless women over 40 make up roughly 20% of the population (depending on what country you live in).   Sometimes I wonder how many of them are living in the larger cities because it sure feels like everyone around me in my little town are parents. But what if we embraced this unchosen nonconformity?  What if we unleashed the inner rebel within us and did EVERYTHING our own way?  How liberating would that feel, especially if you let go of what everyone else thought about it?In this solo episode, we'll explore together... the societal pressures and expectations placed on women to conform to traditional roles and identities, even after they know they won't have childrenhow to overcome the fears around truly embracing authenticity, defying societal norms, and forging your own path to fulfillmenthow to uncover alternative paths for yourself and have the courage to fulfill them without feeling the need to justify it to othersgetting through the self-doubt If you want to take one step towards your best life, download my free PDF guide to Create Your Best Year, Even Without Kids.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

In our current society, women without kids make up anywhere between 15 and 25% of the adult female population, depending on the country.  Recently, I started to wonder what life would look like - what grief would look like - if that were reversed. If mothers were in the minority, would childless women feel so much FOMO, inadequacy or lack of belonging?  Would the grief run as deep?  Would we still wonder what our legacy or purpose is?Join me for this solo episode where I contemplate:aging in a world where childless women made up a larger proportion of the population than mothershow different purpose and legacy might look in this alternative realitywhat grief might look like for women without kidsIt's this kind of reality that I'm creating inside the Women of Worth group immersion.  A place where childless women feel a sense of belonging, meaningful connection, an open space to create their best lives, even without kids.   If you want to take one step towards your best life, download my free PDF guide to Create Your Best Year, Even Without Kids.Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Have you ever come away from a conversation thinking "gosh, "people just don't get it"?  Either they say something insensitive or simply can't empathize with your childless circumstances.  It's definitely happened to me.  Even recently.  But the mistake I see in the childless space is the assumption that there is nothing you can do about it.  You just have to deal with the irritation or "trigger" and move on somehow. What I have noticed, in myself and my clients, is that there IS something you can do about it.  The first step is recognizing when it's happening and then taking steps to do what's in your own control instead of trying to change them.  Listen to this solo episode to find out: what lies beneath the feeling that people "just don't get it"10 different ways that your feelings might be invalidated4 steps you can take to avoid feeling this wayDM me or email me the word "empathy" if you're ready to find true connection and empathy within a community that understands you. Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Anger is an emotion that comes up a lot with my childless clients who wanted kids.  Anger can be a really complicated emotion because it's not only an emotion in and of itself, but it can also disguise other emotions. What makes it even tougher to manage is that most little girls are taught not to express the tough emotions.  Anger is something boys are allowed to show, but not girls.  Yes, even in today's society.   So you might be someone who was conditioned to suppress anger, and maybe other negative emotions as well. Join me on this episode as I share:the difference between true anger and anger that disguises other emotionswhy we feel anger and the mistakes you might be making to avoid itwhat to do about anger specific to your childless pathIf you are ready to let go of anger so you can feel at peace with your path, send me a DM on Instagram or an email at [email protected] with the word "anger". References from this episode:Atlas of the Heart  by Brené BrownWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

As I embark on the next 100 episodes on the Awakening Worth Podcast, I spend this session reflecting on the deeper reason I keep hitting record and why you should keep hitting the play button. I've come to realize that so many of us are stuck in this pronatalist ideology and it's impacting, well...really, all of humanity.  It's us, the childless women, who feel it the most, but it's affecting all of us. On this solo episode, I'm delving into:what pronatalism is and why you need to start paying attention to how it's affecting youthe magic that  will happen when we start dismantling itthe difference between grief and feeling like you don't belong, or like a second class citizen next to the momsthe two epidemics we're experiencing in our culture that no one is talking aboutWhat if we, the childless women, are the ones who can break down and break free of this centuries old ideology?  What if it's us, who can lead the transformation of our society and deeply impact the lives of not just other childless women, but women in general?If you want to be a part of this kind of transformation and change in the world, start by taking my Self-Worth quiz to find out how deeply pronatalism is impacting YOU.  sherijohnson.ca/quizReferences From this EpisodeEpisode 55: My So-Called Selfish Life with Therese ShechterEpisode 67: Patriarchy and Pronatalism and Their Impact on Childless Women, with Jody DayEpisode 92: How to Turn Grief Into Growth, With Kirsten FreyBook: Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk KiddWhere to Find SheriInstagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca

Celebrating 100 episodes today!   My husband, Mike Johnson, and I mark this special occasion together on the podcast with a conversation that makes its way through life without children from HIS perspective.  As we share the narrative of our journey, from the heartbreak of miscarriage to the multitude of decisions along the fertility treatment path, we peel back the layers of our different perspectives.  Mike lends his voice to explore the complexities of a partner's role in facing childlessness, an area frequently overshadowed by the focus on women.  We shed light on the decision-making process behind IVF and donor eggs and dissect the influences that his own previous life-altering events had on the anticipation of parenting. This milestone episode doesn't just celebrate the podcast's growth; it honors the dance that happened while adapting our hopes for the future together.Mike gets pretty vulnerable and open during our conversation with some questions that took him off guard.  Join us for the raw and honest episode!Where to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.caWhere to find Sheri:Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoachingWebsite: sherijohnson.ca