Selfish Cunt: On Choosing a Child-Free Life - with Ruby Warrington

Have you ever questioned whether parenthood is the right path for you? Sah is joined by Ruby Warrington, author, publisher, and “now age” thought leader, to discuss her new book, “Women Without Kids,” why choosing to be child-free is a revolutionary decree, and how motherhood has been influenced by a capitalistic agenda, the modern freedom to choose our own path. They dish about… 1. Ruby’s new book, Women Without Kids, and what motivated her to write it 2. The way society “others” people who choose to be child-free 3. The need to shift our societal approach to elder care 4. Gender roles and how patriarchy and capitalism perpetuate these roles 5. How our relationship with our own parents can inform our capacity for parenthood 6. How intergenerational traumas and healing impact our views on parenthood 7. The prevalence of postpartum depression and the unspoken causes of it Ruby Warrington is the creator of the term Sober Curious. Author of the 2018 book of the same title, her work has spearheaded a global movement to reevaluate our relationship with alcohol. With 20+ years of experience as a lifestyle journalist and editor, Ruby is also the founder of the self-publishing imprint Numinous Books, and is known as a true thought leader in the “Now Age” wellness space. Her new book, Women Without Kids, is out now! http://www.rubywarrington.com/ ✨✨✨ This podcast was brought to you by The Awakening, Sah’s new online spiritual membership! The Awakening makes finding resources to develop or deepen your spiritual practice portable, affordable, efficient, and fun. Join now for immediate access to Sah’s most profound spiritual practices — including guided meditations, transformative coursework, insightful masterclasses, inspiring spiritual talks, monthly live Dharma workshops with Sah, weekly email inspiration, and more! Use the code SSS to receive 10% off your membership here: https://practice.sahdsimone.com/the-awakening ✨✨✨ Get more Sah in your life: 💙 Follow @SahDSimone: Instagram & TikTok 💙 Book: Spiritually Sassy: https://amzn.to/3pe5WIF 💙 Book: 5-Minute Daily Meditations: https://amzn.to/3yetkZy 💙 Spiritualize your wardrobe: Self Care Is For Everyone x Sah D’Simone: https://selfcareisforeveryone.com/collections/sah-d-simone 💙 Take the quiz: https://myspiritualinventory.com/ 💙 Get free access to over a dozen SAH Method practices, now! https://sahdsimone.com/try-somatic-acivated-healing 💙 Join The Awakening: your portable, online, spiritual sanctuary: https://practice.sahdsimone.com/the-awakening 💙 Shop Sah’s meditations, courses, and more: https://practice.sahdsimone.com/store  ✨✨✨ © Sah D’Simone Permission for use may be requested by contacting [email protected] This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices