S1E2: Call Her Thoughtfully Maternal - One Woman's Story of Regretting Motherhood

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07/16/24 • 69 min

Tanya, a regretful mom, shares her experiences and feelings about motherhood. She initially had mixed feelings about having children but decided to have them because her husband wanted kids. Tanya struggles with the role of being a mom and feels overwhelmed by the responsibilities and loss of freedom.
Tanya regrets not having more conversations about motherhood before having kids and wishes she had been told that it's okay to choose to be child-free. She also discusses the impact of her supportive partner and the challenges of balancing childcare and personal goals.

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S1E1: Call Her Radically Honest - An Introduction to the Call Her Daring Podcast

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Kelley Daring introduces the Call Her Daring podcast, focusing on radical honesty about the female experience, particularly the taboo topic of regretful parenting. She shares the motivation behind the podcast and her journey from entrepreneurship to impactful storytelling.

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S1E3: Call Her The Cool Aunt - A Deep Dive into this Dynamic and Charismatic Persona

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In this episode, join host Kelley Daring as she discusses who the "Cool Aunt" is. The "Cool Aunt" archetype challenges societal norms about family structures and gender roles. She defies the expectation that a woman's primary role is motherhood and expands the definition of family. Kelley discusses the decision making process behind deciding to be a "Cool Aunt" instead of a mother.