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“I think we’re seeing an unpicking of that concept of ‘having it all.’ And yes, sometimes that means making hard choices about what we’re not going to be able to do– and being realistic about our capacity, the resources we have available to us, and thinking ‘well, what do I want to channel my finite and precious resources into?’” – Ruby Warrington

Intro

I am so excited to have my pal and best-selling author, Ruby Warrington, on the show to talk about being sober curious and living a child-free life. 

Ruby actually coined the term “sober curious” and in this conversation, we both share our experience with that and getting sober. Ruby also shares her thoughts on choosing to be child-free, the societal expectations we face as women when it comes to motherhood, and so much more. 

I hope it resonates with you as much as it did for me.

**Note: we discuss infertility mid-way through the episode. If this is a tender topic for you, consider skipping this episode. ❤️ **

Highlights:

• 2:50 Ruby’s inspiration for the phrase “sober curious”
• 6:20 How Ruby developed her relationship with alcohol
• 11:45 The series of events that led Ruby to write her book
• 17:10 A breakdown of the different reasons women may be childless
• 22:00 The circumstances that led Terri to be biologically childless with a fulfilling found family
• 27:30 Creating your own conversational boundaries around childlessness
• 31:00 Finding a welcoming space to be honest about your ambitions

Connect with Ruby Warrington

Ruby Warrington is a British-born author, editor, and publishing consultant. Recognized as having the unique ability to identify issues that are destined to become part of the cultural narrative, she is perhaps best known as the creator of the term “Sober Curious” — her 2018 book and million-download podcast of the same title having helped spearhead a global movement to reevaluate our relationship with alcohol. 

Ruby’s other works include Material Girl, Mystical World, The Sober Curious Reset, and Women Without Kids: The Revolutionary Rise of an Unsung Sisterhood, including the New York Times, The Guardian, and Good Morning America. She lives in Brooklyn. 

Website: https://rubywarrington.com

IG: https://instagram.com/rubywarrington

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