Dinky

Listeners, today is all about YOU. This may be our third season, but it’s also our first season doing a mailbag episode! You all sent in a ton of great questions on Instagram — from how to deal with your childfree status in professional settings, to our best dating advice, to coping with in-laws, and so much more! Become a monthly subscriber to help this show stay ad-free. 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 dinkypod@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support

1 Aug 20231h 18min

I know what you’re thinking: what does artificial intelligence have to do with a DINK lifestyle? Surprisingly, more than you think! In this episode, we explore a common philosophical question in antinatalist circles: Should artificial intelligence be given the ability to experience pain and suffering? Plus, we chat about recent statements from Mo Gawdat, a former Google X exec, on why he’s urging people to hold off on having kids as a result of the rise of artificial intelligence.  You can find the New York Time’s story on if it’s ethically wrong to have kids here.  To learn more about the discussion between Sam Harris and David Benatar, visit here. If you want to fuck around and find out about AI, you can try out ChatGPT here.  Become a monthly subscriber to help this show stay ad-free. 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 dinkypod@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support

18 Jul 20231h 1min

Believe it or not, this episode marks Dinky’s one year anniversary! To celebrate, we’ll be talking to one of the biggest (and favorite) childfree influencers on TikTok. You may know her on the internet as z00mie, but she’s known as Abigail Porter IRL. Tune in to hear us chat with her about the origins of her mega-viral “free birth control” series on TikTok, the craziest things she’s learned about being childfree online, the “girl with the list”, and so much more. Be sure to follow z00mie, aka Abigail, on TikTok and Instagram. Become a monthly subscriber to help this show stay ad-free. 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.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support

4 Jul 202354min

In this episode, Kristen and Erika are joined by Dr. Jay Zigmont, the founder of Childfree Wealth, a financial planning service that supports your life without kids. We’ll be talking about the basics of financial planning as people without kids as well as some out-of-the-box approaches to retiring that are exclusively designed for childfree lifestyles. While millennials may be in a sad state when it comes to financial planning and retirement, this episode is designed to help you feel inspired and ready to think *differently.* We also perform a riveting dramatic re-enactment of our comments section. Trust me when I say, you’ll want to listen until the end.  If you’re interested in contacting Childfree Wealth, visit their website. You can also find Dr. Jay Zigmont and Childfree Wealth on Instagram. To listen to the Childfree Wealth Podcast, visit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yC4VzL0yGt757vhXZZQX4  Wanna read Dr. Jay’s book? Download a free copy here. Here are two articles he recommended from his blog, one on long-term care and the other on caring for elderly family members. If you’d like to read the article Kristen cites, visit Big Think for their article on ‘Will Millennials Ever Be Able To Retire?’ To review the top paying jobs we discuss, visit CNBC. Become a monthly subscriber to help this show stay ad-free. 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 dinkypod@gmail.com.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support

20 Jun 20231h 4min

In this episode, we’re joined by journalist and thought-leader Ruby Warrington who recently published her fourth book, Women Without Kids: The Revolutionary Rise Of An Unsung Sisterhood. You’ve probably seen this book all over social media, but for those who are unfamiliar, Ruby’s latest book was intended to be a radical reframing of everything it means NOT to be a mom. Instead of continuing to paint women without kids as sad, self-obsessed, or somehow dysfunctional, what if we saw them as boldly forging a first-in-a-civilization vision for a fully autonomous womankind? As Ruby says in her book: “What if being a woman without kids were in fact its own kind of legacy?” We also read some of our favorite listener reviews and engage in a heated conversation in our Shit People Say segment about men saying “women have too many rights.” And naturally, we swoon over Internet Daddy Pedro Pascal. Become a monthly subscriber to help this show stay ad-free. 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 dinkypod@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support

6 Jun 20231h 4min

Antinatalism. Parents and trolls love to talk shit about this controversial philosophy on the internet, but few truly understand it. Today we will be discussing the misconceptions that piss us off, debunking common myths, and setting the record straight on everything from if antinatalists hate kids to the belief that antinatalists are “pro-death.”  In this episode, we also Dink Ourselves by reading YOUR comments on Instagram — and unpack a truly batshit series of comments from parents in our Shit People Say segment.  To learn more about antinatalism, read the FAQs. You can find New Yorker’s profile of antinatalism and David Benatar HERE. Become a monthly subscriber to help this show stay ad-free. 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 dinkypod@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support

23 Mai 202358min

For many women, a childfree life isn’t a choice. According to the CDC, nearly 20% of women are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying. The inability to have a child affects 6.7 million women in the U.S. — about 11% of the reproductive-age population. That’s why today, we’re talking about those who are childless — rather than childfree — from the struggle to get pregnant to how to overcome the grief process.  In this episode, we’re joined by content creator Tiffany J. Marie to hear about her journey with infertility. Tiffany lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband Phil and their two cats, Audrey and Luna. Her writing can be found on Instagram and Medium. Her online community is a place that strives to create a positive atmosphere for childfree and childless people to connect and engage. Thank you to Jessica in Austin, TX for sending in your listener question! Want to send us a question or comment? Email us at dinkypod@gmail.com.   To read the article about Brooke Shields and her mom from our Shit Celebs Say segment, visit People.com Become a monthly subscriber to help this show stay ad-free! 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 dinkypod@gmail.com.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support

9 Mai 20231h 1min

Did you know that Reddit’s Regretful Parents subreddit has over 72k members? Today’s episode covers the topic of regretful parenting — a doozy of a subject! While it may be taboo, there are more and more parents coming clean about their lived experiences, whether it’s through social research or social media forums like Reddit. In this episode, we talk about the primary reasons parents regret, the sociology behind it all — and more.  Read Newsweek's piece titled, 'I Regret Having Children': The Moms United In An Uncomfortable Truth' Tap this link to purchase a copy of Orna Donath’s book, Regretting Motherhood. To read the article from our Shit Parents Say segment, tap here. To support this show, click here. 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 dinkypod@gmail.com.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dinky-podcast/support

25 Apr 202352min