Childless And Moving Onward

When You’re Expected to Pick Up the Slack at Work Because You’re Childless

Have you ever felt the pressure to do more at work simply because you don’t have children?
In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller opens up about the hidden expectations and emotional weight childless employees often carry in the workplace. With honesty and empathy, Gail shares her own experiences alongside powerful research that reveals how bias and imbalance continue to shape our professional lives.
Together, we’ll talk about what fairness really looks like, how to set healthy boundaries, and ways to advocate for yourself with confidence and compassion.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why childless employees are often expected to take on more work
How workplace culture can unintentionally sideline those without children
Ways to set boundaries and protect your well-being at work
How to start honest conversations that lead to real change
If you’ve ever felt unseen or undervalued at work because of your childless status, this conversation will remind you that your time, your energy, and your life matter just as much.
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When Childlessness Fuels Self-Blame About Everything

Have you ever found yourself taking the blame for things that were never really in your control?
 
In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller opens up about the quiet but powerful weight of self-blame that so many childless women carry - not just about infertility, but across every corner of life.
Through honest reflection and heartfelt conversation, Gail explores how societal silence around childlessness often fuels this blame, making it easy to believe that you’re the problem when you never were.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How self-blame can quietly shape more than just your thoughts on childlessness
Why society’s silence can make grief feel like a personal fault
How self-blame creates the illusion of control in the face of loss
Why your worth extends far beyond any perceived failure
If you’ve ever felt like not having children makes you less worthy, this episode will remind you that your value has never depended on motherhood - and that kindness toward yourself is where healing truly begins.
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Feeling Forgotten By Your Family When You Are Childless

Have you ever felt forgotten or unseen because your life doesn’t follow the traditional path of parenthood?
In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller explores the real-life experiences of being childless not by choice - the unspoken challenges, the difficult family dynamics, and the societal expectations that can leave you feeling left out.
Gail shares her own stories to help listeners feel seen and understood. Together, they unpack what it takes to find belonging, create meaningful traditions, and protect your peace.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How family dynamics can leave you feeling unseen
Why setting boundaries is an act of self-care
Where to find community that truly understands
How speaking up honors your needs and experiences
If you’ve ever questioned where you fit or how to build a fulfilling life beyond childlessness, this conversation will remind you that your story still holds joy, purpose, and endless possibility.
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Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice Isn’t Always Nice When You’re Childless

Have you ever felt the ache of fall traditions that seem to belong only to families with children?
In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller opens up about navigating the season as someone who is childless not by choice. With honesty and compassion, she shares her own experiences and offers gentle ways to reclaim joy - even in the midst of grief.
Together, we’ll talk about setting boundaries that protect your heart, creating new traditions that reflect your life now, and finding comfort in the small, magical moments of the season.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to create new fall traditions that bring you joy
Why setting boundaries on social media protects your peace
How self-care becomes an act of survival
Where to find support from people who understand
Why grief and joy can exist side by side
If you’ve ever wondered how to move through fall with less heaviness and more lightness, this conversation will remind you that this season can belong to you too.
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When Your Friends Have Children

Have you ever felt weighed down by grief, envy, or the pressure of what society expects?
In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller shares her own journey through the raw emotions of being childless not by choice. With honesty and compassion, she invites you to explore your feelings without judgment and reminds you that your worth is never defined by your circumstances.
Together, we’ll talk about the power of self-compassion, how to carry the ache without letting it consume you, and why healing begins when we allow ourselves to be fully seen.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why envy is human but doesn’t define who you are
Why societal expectations add guilt to grief
How to separate your worth from emotions like envy
How emotions serve as signals, not measures of your value
If you’ve ever asked, “Why not me?” this conversation offers gentle guidance, solidarity, and hope for the road ahead.
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Why Not Me? The Unfairness of Being Childless Not By Choice

Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why them and not me?”
In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller opens up about the ache of injustice and unworthiness that so often shadows the experience of childlessness. Through her own story, she explores the quiet question of “Why them and not me?” and the pain of watching others set aside the roles we long for.
Together, we’ll name these tender emotions, talk about why self-compassion is vital, and explore gentle ways to release the shame they carry.
In this episode, you'll learn: 
Why feelings of injustice and unworthiness can surface with childlessness
Why naming and sharing emotions helps ease shame
Why boundaries are an act of self-care, not distance
How being childless shapes your story without defining it
If you’ve ever felt unseen in your grief or questioned your worth because of your childlessness, this episode offers solidarity, compassion, and a reminder: you are not alone.
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Resources:Finding You: Beyond Motherhood Group Coaching Program coming soon! Join the waitlist: https://path-onward.kit.com/8d4b621a3b Free Support Group: https://pathonward.com/support-group/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenbeingchildlessisntbychoice/
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Making the Least Worst Decision

Have you ever been told that your childlessness was a “choice”—when in reality it was anything but simple?
In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller unpacks the painful misconceptions wrapped up in the word “choice.” Through her own story and heartfelt reflections, Gail reveals how what looks like a decision from the outside is often an act of survival in the face of limited, unfair, and deeply painful options.
Together, we’ll hold space for the grief and resilience that come with these experiences, and challenge the narratives that dismiss or minimize them.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why “choice” is often a misleading word in childlessness
How painful realities can be mistaken for simple decisions
The hidden weight of judgment placed on childless women
Why survival, not preference, shapes many paths forward
How compassion opens space for understanding and grace
If you’ve ever felt misunderstood or judged because of assumptions about your childlessness, this episode is here to remind you: your story matters, your pain is real, and your resilience deserves to be seen.
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Childless Not by Choice: Yes, I Have Feelings Too

Have you ever felt that your capacity for empathy and care was overlooked simply because you don’t have children?
In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller opens up about her own journey, challenging the stereotypes placed on women without children and exploring the deep strength and compassion that often go unseen. Through heartfelt stories and honest reflection, Gail invites us to consider how grief and empathy belong to all of us—not just parents.
She reminds us that every heart holds the ability to love, to hurt, and to connect—and that honoring this truth can create a more compassionate world for everyone.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why empathy and compassion aren’t limited to motherhood
The powerful ways childless women show care in their communities
How personal stories can dismantle harmful stereotypes
How honoring diverse voices expands our understanding of humanity
If you’ve ever felt unseen or dismissed, this conversation is here to affirm your worth and remind you: your story matters, and your heart’s capacity is limitless.
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When They Judge Your Grief

Have you ever felt the sting of judgment when your grief didn’t look the way others thought it should?
In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller explores the often unspoken realities of childless women whose grief is questioned, minimized, or misunderstood. Through candid reflections and expert perspectives, Gail sheds light on how societal expectations shape not only our stories of loss but also the ways others respond to them.
She offers gentle guidance for navigating these painful moments—reminding us that grief doesn’t need to be justified to be real, and that honoring our emotions is an act of courage.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How judgment and expectations can make grief feel heavier
The many ways childless women carry and express their pain
Gentle strategies for coping and finding circles of support
How challenging old norms opens space for more honest conversations
If you’ve ever felt unseen in your grief, this conversation is here to affirm your story and remind you: your pain is valid, and your journey deserves to be honored.
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Why We Hold Onto Our Pain Without Realizing We’re Doing That: Emotional Realities of Being Childless Not by Choice

Have you ever noticed how pain can linger quietly in the background, even when you think you’ve moved past it?
In this episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller explores why we sometimes hold onto grief without realizing it—and how this hidden weight shapes the emotional realities of being childless not by choice. Through personal stories and compassionate insights, Gail reflects on the tension between longing and freedom, the ache of familiar sorrow, and the small joys that can still shine through.
She offers gentle practices for loosening grief’s grip, including creating rituals, embracing self-compassion, and seeking out communities of understanding. This conversation isn’t about forcing yourself to “move on,” but about honoring your pain while opening space for new meaning and joy.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why pain can feel familiar—and why we unconsciously hold onto it
How unacknowledged grief shows up in everyday life
Practical ways to soften pain’s hold through compassion and ritual
How to carry both loss and joy without denying either one
If you’ve ever wondered why your grief feels so persistent, this episode is here to remind you: holding pain is part of being human—but it doesn’t have to define your future.
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Stay connected with us:Dr. Gail Miller: https://pathonward.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childlesspathonward/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pathonwardlifecoaching Full transcript and more: https://pathonward.com/72-why-we-hold-onto-our-pain-without-realizing-were-doing-that/