Kids Who Murder Their Parents, Ghosts, & Cryptids (With Sapphire Sandalo & Mrs. Mikee Garcia)
It’s our favorite episode of the year! Today, we’re joined by two of our besties — friends of the pod, Mrs. Mikee Garcia and Sapphire Sandalo. Join us as we discuss the horrifying topic of “parricide” and partake in a round of Spooky Would You Rather? Plus, test your knowledge of cryptids and see if you know more than our guest hosts (but don’t worry: you definitely know more than Erika.) Mikee is a TikToker under the handle @mrs.mikeegarcia — she’s a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo, a curly girl who loves to help women embrace their natural hair, and a DINK who is an active voice in the childfree community.We’re also joined by paranormal historian and expert, guest Sapphire Sandalo. You might recognize her as a co-host on the Travel Channel TV shows “Ghost Town Terror” or from her appearances on “Paranormal Caught on Camera.” She also has her own award-winning podcast, Stories With Sapphire.Support this show. (We haven’t launched the Patreon yet, lol) Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
22 Loka 20241h 3min
US Surgeon General Says Parenting Is A Hazard To Your Health
This might be our most requested episode EVER. In August, the United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory with the claim that parenting is a hazard to your health and mental well-being. The full document from the Surgeon General is roughly 30 pages and let me tell you, if you thought parenting sounded horrible before, let me tell you: it’s worse than you think! We’ll get into what the study found, and discuss what they’re recommending as opportunities to lessen parental stress. Take the ANXIETY and DEPRESSION screenings. Join Dinky’s Peloton group!Support this show. (We haven’t launched the Patreon yet, lol) Our Portland meetup is officially *SOLD OUT.* Stay tuned for future opportunities! Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
8 Loka 20241h 3min
An Adoptee’s POV On The Childfree Life (With Angela Tucker)
As childfree content creators, we often hear from folks who are considering fostering or adoption. That’s why today, we’re talking to probably one of the best voices on the topic. Angela Tucker, a transracial adoptee, is a filmmaker and author challenging the dominant adoption paradigms by centering adoptee voices in the mainstream. Angela is a Black woman adopted from foster care to a white family. Her story has been chronicled in ‘Closure’, a documentary about the search for her biological parents, as well as in her book ‘You Should Be Grateful’ which was released in 2023. She’s also the founder of The Adopted Life, a consulting company where she offers workshops and mentorship, with a mission to help center adoptee stories and bring clarity and truth narratives about race, class, and identity. She has advised the writers of Broadway’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ as well as NBC’s ‘This Is Us’. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out her podcast, ‘The Adoptee Next Door.’ Angela lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband, Emmy-award winning filmmaker Bryan Tucker.Follow Angela on Instagram. Support this show. (We haven’t launched the Patreon yet, lol) Our Switzerland trip + Portland meetups are officially *SOLD OUT.* Stay tuned for future trips! Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
24 Syys 20241h 6min
Who Will Take Care Of You When You’re Old? Physician-Assisted Death
Two years ago on Reddit, user dettispaghetti wrote on the truechildfree subreddit on a post titled “Euthanasia will be an option when we're old and decrepit.” Saying, “Seriously... the answer to the age old question of who will change your diapers when you're old is no one. People will not be dying agonizing cancer deaths in a few decades either. Whenever people have asked me this I have always told them I am never going to be an old hag suffering in pain regardless of whether I have children or not.Euthanasia is already becoming legalized in more and more places, by the time we're old it will be widely available and accessible to old people who can't fend for themselves. I would never waste my money or my children's money paying for assisted living or whatever, even if I had kids that money would go to them instead of prolonging my misery. Some people sell their houses so they can pay for assisted living which is a waste of your life's work and you are taking that money from whoever would inherit the house. This point of view will be the norm when we're old, quality of life is what is important, not quantity.”So, today we’re talking about physician-assisted a death — the practice of receiving, essentially, legalized suicide support to end your life on your terms. We’ll be looking at the pros and cons, where it’s actually legal, how we feel about it, and more.Read more about death with dignity from our sources:EuroNews: Euthanasia in Europe: Where is assisted dying legal?Statista (InfoGraph): Where Most People Die by Assisted SuicideCNN: Physician-Assisted Suicide Fast FactsSupport this show.Our Switzerland trip + Portland meetups are officially *SOLD OUT.* Stay tuned for future trips! Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
10 Syys 20241h 11min
A Childfree Therapist On Pressures In South Asian Culture, Feeling Non-Maternal, & More (With Israa Nasir)
Our guest today is Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, speaker, and founder of the digital mental health brand Well.Guide on Instagram. Israa was born in Pakistan, and raised between Saudi Arabia and Toronto — but she’s also lived in the Middle East, South Asia, and the United States. This, along with her mixed-cultural identity has given her a unique perspective on the challenges of cross-cultural experiences and life transitions. Her work on mental health has been featured in Business Insider, NBC News, Teen Vogue and more. Plus, her new book ‘Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More’ comes out in November 2024 and is available for pre-order now. DINK YOURSELF: Donate to the Columbia Gorge Humane Society GoFundMeRead Israa’s article, 8 Tips for Talking About Mental Health With Your Asian FamilyMERCH HAS ARRIVED! Get yours before it’s gone! Support this show.Our Switzerland trip + Portland meetup are officially *SOLD OUT.* Stay tuned for future events! Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
27 Elo 20241h 13min
The Man With 1000 Kids (Unpacking The Netflix Doc)
In this episode, Kristen and Erika unpack — gestures broadly — everything happening in the world — before ultimately discussing the new Netflix docuseries ‘The Man With 1000 Kids’ — which primarily tells the story of Jonathan Meijer, a Dutch sperm donor accused of fathering somewhere between 500 and 3,000 children via sperm donation, and defrauding vulnerable families in the Netherlands and around the world. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the documentary and much more! Articles referenced: NYT article: The Sperm Kings Have a Problem: Too Much DemandNewsweek article: How the Unregulated Sperm Market Is Creating an Online Baby BoomDaily Mail: Inside The World Of Super Sperm Donors Watch the Elon Musk clip from TikTok, referenced in Shit People Say. DINK YOURSELF: Learn more about Litter Robot. MERCH HAS ARRIVED! Get yours before it’s gone! Wanna join our Portland-area meetup? Fill out this form.Support this show.Our Switzerland trip is officially *SOLD OUT.* Stay tuned for future trips! Today's podcast is brought to you by Childfree Wealth, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping childfree and permanently childless people live their best life without kids. Visit their website to get started — and tell them we sent you! Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
6 Elo 20241h 15min
Project 2025: What Childfree People Need To Know
By popular demand, this episode will cover everything you need to know about Project 2025. If you’re unfamiliar, many are calling Project 2025 a “dystopian right-wing blueprint to overhaul America,” under the assumption that former President and convicted felon Donald Trump is elected to a second term as president. We’ll discuss abortion, women’s rights, and why it matters for you. Most importantly, we’ll talk about what you can do to make sure this insanity doesn’t make it to the White House. Wanna read more about Project 2025? Here are some articles that guided our research: (BBC) Project 2025: A wish list for a Trump presidency, explained(PEOPLE) What Is Project 2025? Inside the Far-Right Plan Threatening Everything from the Word 'Gender' to Public Education(ALJAZEERA) What could Project 2025 mean for the rest of the world?(BLOOMBERG) Trump, Project 2025 and Spreading Abortion MisinformationDon’t want to live in a world where the government tracks your miscarriages? Sign up to volunteer or donate in the 2025 election. Visit Vote Save America.DINK YOURSELF: Learn more about Litter Robot and Unbound Merino.Support this show.Our Switzerland trip is officially *SOLD OUT.* Stay tuned for future trips! Today's podcast is brought to you by Childfree Wealth, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping childfree and permanently childless people live their best life without kids. Visit their website to get started — and tell them we sent you! Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @diypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
23 Heinä 202457min
The Underground Childfree Movement In New Zealand (With Danni Duncan)
Today, we’re talking with Danni Duncan: one of the most-well known childfree creators on the internet. You’ll recognize Danni from her incredible New Zealand accent, where she resides with her husband Alex and two cats, Stan and Billie. She’s a self-proclaimed homebody and known for spending her day rearranging her home. She loves fashion, good wine, and books — and spends all her money on eating at restaurants and a bit of travel here and there.Find Danni on Instagram and TikTok. You can also follow her new project, The Others Club as well as get updates on her new home. Support this show.Wanna go to Switzerland with us? Learn more and book now. Warning: only one month left before bookings close!!Today's podcast is brought to you by Childfree Wealth, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping childfree and permanently childless people live their best life without kids. Visit their website to get started — and tell them we sent you! Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod.If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.
9 Heinä 20241h 13min
