4. Janel Forsythe on Finding Joy in Indecision

The Kids or Childfree Podcast

In this conversation, Janel Forsythe shares her experience of being on the fence about kids — and finding joy and fulfillment despite her ambivalence and indecision. You’ll hear about:

• How Janel’s expectations for her life differ from her current reality

• What it’s like being an only child when you’re not sure if you’ll ever have kids

• The complexity of the decision to have children and the societal pressures and judgments that come with it

• The relationship between being single and the kids or childfree choice

• How to embrace ambiguity and create a joyful life

As mentioned in the show: Here are some of the resources Janel mentions in the episode and that she personally found helpful:

• Sara Eckel (It’s Not You)
• Dr. Kinneret Lahad (Table for One)
• Shani Silver (A Single Revolution)
• Dr. Bella DePaulo (Ted Talk)
• Jo Piazza (Under The Influence)
• Dr. Kris Marsh (The Love Jones Cohort; Interview)
• Rebecca Traister (All The Single Ladies)
• Nancy Jo Sales (Swiped Documentary)
• Mary Delia Allen (Enjoy Your Solo)

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