<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Life Outside the Default]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Conversations exclusively with childfree individuals and the exciting life they live in the path less traveled. Inspiring you to live life on your own terms and do what you love!</p><p></p><p>New episodes every other Tuesday at 5AM Eastern.</p>]]></description><link>https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:18:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/w4kpDvEk.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Life Outside the Default]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:21:29 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Life Outside the Default]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Society & Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Personal Journals]]></category><itunes:author>Life Outside the Default</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Conversations exclusively with childfree individuals and the exciting life they live in the path less traveled. Inspiring you to live life on your own terms and do what you love!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New episodes every other Tuesday at 5AM Eastern.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Life Outside the Default</itunes:name><itunes:email>namastechildfree@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Personal Journals"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ab42dd97-8d8d-4e47-b614-e91e0d09f981/logos/57f20b6a-ed24-4f9a-a449-d2ae1b541c3e.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Identity, Professional Pianist & Choosing a Childfree Life | Ella’s Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, professional pianist Ella shares her journey of embracing her Chinese heritage and pursuing a career in classical music. She talks about the realities of becoming a professional pianist, the challenges she's faced along the way, and what it takes to dedicate your life to music.<br /><br />Ella also opens up about growing up in a difficult family environment, navigating cultural expectations around having children and how she ultimately chose to live a childfree life.<br /><br />We explore themes of identity, resilience, cultural expectations, and the importance of building authentic friendships while creating a life that feels true to who you are.<br /><br />CONNECT WITH ELLA:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@lifedigestedbyamusician2281" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@lifedigestedbyamusician2281</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ellaalle/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ellaalle/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@theOutofOfficePodcast" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@theOutofOfficePodcast</a><br /><br />=============================================<br /><br /> <br /><br />CONNECT WITH ME:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com" target="_blank">https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_</a><br /><br />BE A GUEST:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk" target="_blank">https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk</a><br /><br />JOIN THE CHILDFREE CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_" target="_blank">https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_</a><br /></p><p><br />=============================================</p><p><br /><br />TIMESTAMPS:<br />(0:00) Chinese Identity &amp; Cultural Heritage<br />(3:13) Childhood Experiences &amp; Family Dynamics<br />(8:07) Healing, Resilience &amp; Personal Growth<br />(13:01) Becoming a Professional Pianist<br />(18:22) Challenges in the Classical Music Industry<br />(21:55) Choosing a Childfree Life<br />(33:06) Cultural Expectations &amp; Personal Decisions<br />(38:30) Finding Community as a Childfree Person<br />(54:28) The Childfree Movement &amp; Community Support<br />(57:24) Navigating Family &amp; Cultural Pressure<br />(1:01:43) The Importance of Authentic Friendships<br />(1:03:12) Planning for the Future with Intention<br />(1:10:41) Challenging Societal Norms &amp; Expectations<br />(1:15:00) Episode Closing Thoughts</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">960f3e45-9882-40f0-8182-49170ed48d55</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Life Outside the Default]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/62738a8c1b08abf7cc8e650b32ae4c572e070f313051b19e0377b56a8f33ef73/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NjBmM2U0NS05ODgyLTQwZjAtODE4Mi00OTE3MGVkNDhkNTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhYjQyZGQ5Ny04ZDhkLTRlNDctYjYxNC1lOTFlMGQwOWY5ODEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTQ3M2E0ZWZmYzNmN2ZjZmM1OGFlNGQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliNWVmYzIzZjlkZWI0ZGYyNjVjZGE0L25hbWFzdGUtY2hpbGRmcmVlcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTE1X18wLTMxLTE0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="108392219" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ab42dd97-8d8d-4e47-b614-e91e0d09f981/episodes/960f3e45-9882-40f0-8182-49170ed48d55/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, professional pianist Ella shares her journey of embracing her Chinese heritage and pursuing a career in classical music. She talks about the realities of becoming a professional pianist, the challenges she&apos;s faced along the way, and what it takes to dedicate your life to music.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ella also opens up about growing up in a difficult family environment, navigating cultural expectations around having children and how she ultimately chose to live a childfree life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We explore themes of identity, resilience, cultural expectations, and the importance of building authentic friendships while creating a life that feels true to who you are.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CONNECT WITH ELLA:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@lifedigestedbyamusician2281&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@lifedigestedbyamusician2281&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/ellaalle/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/ellaalle/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@theOutofOfficePodcast&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@theOutofOfficePodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CONNECT WITH ME:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;BE A GUEST:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JOIN THE CHILDFREE CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TIMESTAMPS:&lt;br /&gt;(0:00) Chinese Identity &amp;amp; Cultural Heritage&lt;br /&gt;(3:13) Childhood Experiences &amp;amp; Family Dynamics&lt;br /&gt;(8:07) Healing, Resilience &amp;amp; Personal Growth&lt;br /&gt;(13:01) Becoming a Professional Pianist&lt;br /&gt;(18:22) Challenges in the Classical Music Industry&lt;br /&gt;(21:55) Choosing a Childfree Life&lt;br /&gt;(33:06) Cultural Expectations &amp;amp; Personal Decisions&lt;br /&gt;(38:30) Finding Community as a Childfree Person&lt;br /&gt;(54:28) The Childfree Movement &amp;amp; Community Support&lt;br /&gt;(57:24) Navigating Family &amp;amp; Cultural Pressure&lt;br /&gt;(1:01:43) The Importance of Authentic Friendships&lt;br /&gt;(1:03:12) Planning for the Future with Intention&lt;br /&gt;(1:10:41) Challenging Societal Norms &amp;amp; Expectations&lt;br /&gt;(1:15:00) Episode Closing Thoughts&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:15:16</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ab42dd97-8d8d-4e47-b614-e91e0d09f981/episodes/960f3e45-9882-40f0-8182-49170ed48d55/images/0e13feee-d47b-415c-9240-50e4f519af8c.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Embracing Identity, Professional Pianist &amp; Choosing a Childfree Life | Ella’s Story</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Branding Strategy: Why Authenticity Attracts Better Clients]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, brand strategist Asia Dore shares how one blog post about being childfree by choice unexpectedly changed the trajectory of her career.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Asia, a former photographer turned brand strategist, explains how sharing her personal story helped her pivot industries and build a business rooted in authentic branding and clear values.</p><p></p><p></p><p>We talk about what branding actually means beyond logos and colors, common misconceptions about personal branding, and how authenticity helps entrepreneurs attract the right clients instead of just more clients.</p><p></p><p></p><p>If you're thinking about rebranding yourself, pivoting careers, or building a brand that reflects who you really are, this conversation offers practical insights from someone who’s done it.<br /><br />=============================================<br /><br />CONNECT WITH ASIA :<br />• <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/asia.dore" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asia.dore</a><br />• <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://asiadore.com" target="_blank">https://asiadore.com</a><br /></p><p><br />=============================================</p><p><br /><br />CONNECT WITH ME:<br />• <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault</a><br />• <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com" target="_blank">https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com</a><br />• <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_</a></p><p></p><p><br /><br />BE A GUEST:</p><p><br />• <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk" target="_blank">https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk</a><br /></p><p></p><p><br />JOIN THE CHILDFREE CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER:</p><p><br />• <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_" target="_blank">https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_</a><br /></p><p></p><p><br />=============================================<br /></p><p></p><p><br />TIMESTAMPS:<br />(0:00) How Asia Accidentally Started Her Business<br />(8:09) From Photographer to Brand Strategist<br />(9:34) Identity Shifts and Personal Choices in Business<br />(13:26) What Branding Really Is, Beyond Logos and Colors<br />(24:44) Niching vs Positioning in Branding Strategy<br />(29:23) How to Rebrand Yourself During a Career Pivot<br />(42:18) Authentic Branding and Attracting Ideal Clients<br />(49:05) Being Childfree and Navigating Social Expectations<br />(51:37) Personal Growth and Freedom in a Childfree Lifestyle</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">daa89854-3ed8-4ec2-8834-10a5641f5f74</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Life Outside the Default]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/36f2dc25319d9f1e301f6f4c2a99c559df25632a9c20d602e84299a7658cb16d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkYWE4OTg1NC0zZWQ4LTRlYzItODgzNC0xMGE1NjQxZjVmNzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhYjQyZGQ5Ny04ZDhkLTRlNDctYjYxNC1lOTFlMGQwOWY5ODEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTQ3M2E0ZWZmYzNmN2ZjZmM1OGFlNGQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhOWY3ZmZkMTI2YTg5MTJjNWM0MWQxL25hbWFzdGUtY2hpbGRmcmVlcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTVfXzIyLTM5LTExLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="78904781" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ab42dd97-8d8d-4e47-b614-e91e0d09f981/episodes/daa89854-3ed8-4ec2-8834-10a5641f5f74/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, brand strategist Asia Dore shares how one blog post about being childfree by choice unexpectedly changed the trajectory of her career.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Asia, a former photographer turned brand strategist, explains how sharing her personal story helped her pivot industries and build a business rooted in authentic branding and clear values.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about what branding actually means beyond logos and colors, common misconceptions about personal branding, and how authenticity helps entrepreneurs attract the right clients instead of just more clients.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;re thinking about rebranding yourself, pivoting careers, or building a brand that reflects who you really are, this conversation offers practical insights from someone who’s done it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CONNECT WITH ASIA :&lt;br /&gt;• &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/asia.dore&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/asia.dore&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://asiadore.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://asiadore.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CONNECT WITH ME:&lt;br /&gt;• &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;BE A GUEST:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JOIN THE CHILDFREE CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TIMESTAMPS:&lt;br /&gt;(0:00) How Asia Accidentally Started Her Business&lt;br /&gt;(8:09) From Photographer to Brand Strategist&lt;br /&gt;(9:34) Identity Shifts and Personal Choices in Business&lt;br /&gt;(13:26) What Branding Really Is, Beyond Logos and Colors&lt;br /&gt;(24:44) Niching vs Positioning in Branding Strategy&lt;br /&gt;(29:23) How to Rebrand Yourself During a Career Pivot&lt;br /&gt;(42:18) Authentic Branding and Attracting Ideal Clients&lt;br /&gt;(49:05) Being Childfree and Navigating Social Expectations&lt;br /&gt;(51:37) Personal Growth and Freedom in a Childfree Lifestyle&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:54:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ab42dd97-8d8d-4e47-b614-e91e0d09f981/episodes/daa89854-3ed8-4ec2-8834-10a5641f5f74/images/f7ebb0f2-fdd8-4151-b5dc-51d1e83870c6.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Branding Strategy: Why Authenticity Attracts Better Clients</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[They Left the 9–5 Behind to Chase the Open Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Bryan and Jen, aka The Dangerz, left their 9–5 jobs, debt, and mortgage behind to live full-time as nomads. From a chance campfire conversation while living the Van life to buying a sailboat, they share how to break free from societal expectations, live authentically, and embrace a childfree life.</p><p></p><p>If you’re curious about van life, slow travel, or living life on your own terms, this episode is a must-listen!</p><p></p><p>==========================================</p><p></p><p><b>CONNECT WITH BRYAN &amp; JEN:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thedangerz" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thedangerz</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thedangerz.com" target="_blank">https://www.thedangerz.com</a></li></ul><p></p><p>=========================================</p><p></p><p><b>CONNECT WITH ME:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com" target="_blank">https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b>BE A GUEST:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk" target="_blank">https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b>JOIN THE CHILDFREE CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_" target="_blank">https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_</a></li></ul><p></p><p>==========================================</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>TIMESTAMPS:</b></p><p>(00:00) Choosing an Unconventional Life</p><p>(08:18) From Traditional Life to Nomadic Lifestyle</p><p>(13:54) Van Life Journey | Freedom &amp; Full-Time Travel1 (19:22) Transitioning from Van Life to Sailboat Living</p><p>(28:01) Adjusting to Life at Sea | Full-Time Sailing</p><p>(35:03) Travel Safety &amp; Managing Risk as Nomads</p><p>(41:19) Favorite Travel Memories</p><p>(49:17) Childfree by Choice | Redefining Legacy Without Having Children</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">47b2549d-0203-4738-9e16-3b8d3b454e64</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Life Outside the Default]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2973210902967c56baf1c7a2fab90ba11e9cc180f6652dedb026850e8c683bdb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0N2IyNTQ5ZC0wMjAzLTQ3MzgtOWUxNi0zYjhkM2I0NTRlNjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhYjQyZGQ5Ny04ZDhkLTRlNDctYjYxNC1lOTFlMGQwOWY5ODEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTQ3M2E0ZWZmYzNmN2ZjZmM1OGFlNGQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5ZGUzNjBkYzgyMWU2ODIxMmZiOTlkL25hbWFzdGUtY2hpbGRmcmVlcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTI0X18xOC00NC0wLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="81969885" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Bryan and Jen, aka The Dangerz, left their 9–5 jobs, debt, and mortgage behind to live full-time as nomads. From a chance campfire conversation while living the Van life to buying a sailboat, they share how to break free from societal expectations, live authentically, and embrace a childfree life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re curious about van life, slow travel, or living life on your own terms, this episode is a must-listen!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONNECT WITH BRYAN &amp;amp; JEN:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/thedangerz&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/thedangerz&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.thedangerz.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.thedangerz.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;=========================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONNECT WITH ME:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;BE A GUEST:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;JOIN THE CHILDFREE CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;TIMESTAMPS:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(00:00) Choosing an Unconventional Life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(08:18) From Traditional Life to Nomadic Lifestyle&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(13:54) Van Life Journey | Freedom &amp;amp; Full-Time Travel1 (19:22) Transitioning from Van Life to Sailboat Living&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(28:01) Adjusting to Life at Sea | Full-Time Sailing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(35:03) Travel Safety &amp;amp; Managing Risk as Nomads&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(41:19) Favorite Travel Memories&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(49:17) Childfree by Choice | Redefining Legacy Without Having Children&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:56:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ab42dd97-8d8d-4e47-b614-e91e0d09f981/episodes/47b2549d-0203-4738-9e16-3b8d3b454e64/images/eb7ebac4-f9f3-4bfc-9664-a1f5d52737d2.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>They Left the 9–5 Behind to Chase the Open Road</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Astrology Guide Life Decisions? Birth Charts, Sterilization & Childfree Living]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Astrologer Kate Hughes explains how astrology can guide self-discovery, personal growth, and major life decisions. She breaks down birth charts, common misconceptions, and shares her journey as childfree by choice, including sterilization and body autonomy.</p><p></p><p></p><p>If you’re curious about astrology, birth charts, or designing a life aligned with your values, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p></p><p>==========================================</p><p></p><p>CONNECT WITH KATE:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/@seeingstars_kate" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/@seeingstars_kate</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.katehughes.biz" target="_blank">https://www.katehughes.biz</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@planetaryprincesses" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@planetaryprincesses</a></li></ul><p></p><p>==========================================</p><p></p><p>CONNECT WITH ME:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com" target="_blank">https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_</a></li></ul><p></p><p>BE A GUEST:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk" target="_blank">https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk</a></li></ul><p></p><p>JOIN THE CHILDFREE CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_" target="_blank">https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_</a></li></ul><p></p><p>==========================================</p><p></p><p>TIMESTAMPS:</p><p></p><p>(00:00) Astrology for Self-Discovery</p><p>(03:00) Beyond Your Sun Sign</p><p>(06:07) Navigate Life with Astrology</p><p>(08:57) Rising, Sun &amp; Moon Signs Explained</p><p>(11:49) How to Read Your Birth Chart</p><p>(15:08) Why Accurate Birth Info Matters</p><p>(17:55) Mercury, Venus &amp; Mars Explained</p><p>(28:34) Astrology &amp; Life Decisions</p><p>(32:39) Choosing a Childfree Life</p><p>(37:45) Handling Family Expectations</p><p>(42:02) Medical Choices &amp; Sterilization</p><p>(48:45) Astrology for Personal Growth</p><p>(53:03) Astrology Resources</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ed7a1204-11e7-468c-80fb-a11fab8d66a2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Life Outside the Default]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/889dc6cd3d241f078c0a84500ba5cf9adb9e96ce78e9da0c0bff36c8dc4f5a76/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZDdhMTIwNC0xMWU3LTQ2OGMtODBmYi1hMTFmYWI4ZDY2YTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhYjQyZGQ5Ny04ZDhkLTRlNDctYjYxNC1lOTFlMGQwOWY5ODEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTQ3M2E0ZWZmYzNmN2ZjZmM1OGFlNGQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5NzkyN2VmMzJmZmM2NjNlNTdlM2NlL25hbWFzdGUtY2hpbGRmcmVlcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTE5X18yMy00NS0xOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="75721186" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Astrologer Kate Hughes explains how astrology can guide self-discovery, personal growth, and major life decisions. She breaks down birth charts, common misconceptions, and shares her journey as childfree by choice, including sterilization and body autonomy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re curious about astrology, birth charts, or designing a life aligned with your values, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH KATE:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/@seeingstars_kate&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/@seeingstars_kate&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.katehughes.biz&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.katehughes.biz&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@planetaryprincesses&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@planetaryprincesses&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH ME:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;BE A GUEST:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;JOIN THE CHILDFREE CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIMESTAMPS:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(00:00) Astrology for Self-Discovery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(03:00) Beyond Your Sun Sign&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(06:07) Navigate Life with Astrology&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(08:57) Rising, Sun &amp;amp; Moon Signs Explained&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(11:49) How to Read Your Birth Chart&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(15:08) Why Accurate Birth Info Matters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(17:55) Mercury, Venus &amp;amp; Mars Explained&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(28:34) Astrology &amp;amp; Life Decisions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(32:39) Choosing a Childfree Life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(37:45) Handling Family Expectations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(42:02) Medical Choices &amp;amp; Sterilization&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(48:45) Astrology for Personal Growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(53:03) Astrology Resources&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:52:35</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ab42dd97-8d8d-4e47-b614-e91e0d09f981/episodes/ed7a1204-11e7-468c-80fb-a11fab8d66a2/images/43b5d5f8-4f51-438a-bc9b-3c84954e1d53.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Can Astrology Guide Life Decisions? Birth Charts, Sterilization &amp; Childfree Living</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strength Training, Nutrition & Choosing a Childfree Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Crystal, a fitness and nutrition coach shares how simple, consistent habits such as strength training, balanced nutrition, and daily walking can transform your health.</p><p>She opens up about her journey from school teacher to fitness coach, what pushed her to change careers and why she intentionally chose a childfree life.</p><p></p><p>==========================================</p><p></p><p>CONNECT WITH CRYSTAL</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/crystal.caffeine.and.carbs" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/crystal.caffeine.and.carbs</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spotify.link/AgXyJ0uGwXb" target="_blank">https://spotify.link/AgXyJ0uGwXb</a></p><p></p><p>===========================================</p><p></p><p>CONNECT WITH ME:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com" target="_blank">https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast</a></p><p></p><p>BE A GUEST:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk" target="_blank">https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk</a></p><p></p><p>JOIN THE CHILDFREE CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_" target="_blank">https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_</a></p><p></p><p>===========================================</p><p></p><p>TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>(0:00) Introduction &amp; Holistic Dog Nutrition</p><p>(5:58) Traveling With Pets</p><p>(10:12) Hiking Glacier National Park</p><p>(12:12) Running, Fitness Motivation &amp; Personal Health Journey</p><p>(14:55) Simple Nutrition &amp; Fitness Habits That Actually Work</p><p>(21:48) How Aging Impacts Muscle Growth &amp; Fitness</p><p>(25:13) Choosing a Childfree Life</p><p>(34:18) From School Teacher to Fitness Coach</p><p>(52:05) Practical Nutrition &amp; Fitness Tips for Sustainable Results</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1a29f737-13e7-4f26-8471-518607d6af07</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Life Outside the Default]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/806bf485fbb30c2baa9c49fff353789c24187c58e5d1bab72f37c48887077736/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxYTI5ZjczNy0xM2U3LTRmMjYtODQ3MS01MTg2MDdkNmFmMDciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhYjQyZGQ5Ny04ZDhkLTRlNDctYjYxNC1lOTFlMGQwOWY5ODEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTQ3M2E0ZWZmYzNmN2ZjZmM1OGFlNGQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5Nzc0YzNkYjJhMTI4MWIxZjczNjBmL25hbWFzdGUtY2hpbGRmcmVlcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTE5X18yMS0zOC0yNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="81752337" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Crystal, a fitness and nutrition coach shares how simple, consistent habits such as strength training, balanced nutrition, and daily walking can transform your health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She opens up about her journey from school teacher to fitness coach, what pushed her to change careers and why she intentionally chose a childfree life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH CRYSTAL&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/crystal.caffeine.and.carbs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/crystal.caffeine.and.carbs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://spotify.link/AgXyJ0uGwXb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://spotify.link/AgXyJ0uGwXb&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;===========================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH ME:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;BE A GUEST:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;JOIN THE CHILDFREE CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;===========================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIMESTAMPS:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(0:00) Introduction &amp;amp; Holistic Dog Nutrition&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(5:58) Traveling With Pets&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(10:12) Hiking Glacier National Park&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(12:12) Running, Fitness Motivation &amp;amp; Personal Health Journey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(14:55) Simple Nutrition &amp;amp; Fitness Habits That Actually Work&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(21:48) How Aging Impacts Muscle Growth &amp;amp; Fitness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(25:13) Choosing a Childfree Life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(34:18) From School Teacher to Fitness Coach&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(52:05) Practical Nutrition &amp;amp; Fitness Tips for Sustainable Results&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:56:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ab42dd97-8d8d-4e47-b614-e91e0d09f981/episodes/1a29f737-13e7-4f26-8471-518607d6af07/images/e52a6cd2-efd6-49c9-96bb-542c06112a2c.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Strength Training, Nutrition &amp; Choosing a Childfree Life</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dating While Childfree & Defying Social Norms | Shannon]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I talk with Shannon who opens up about navigating societal pressure to have kids, dating when you don’t want children, and handling family expectations. We talk honestly about masculinity, relationships, and building a fulfilling life outside traditional milestones.</p><p></p><p>==========================================</p><p></p><p>CONNECT WITH SHANNON:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/boombroadcasting" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/boombroadcasting</a></li><li>⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@BoomBroadcasting⁠" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@BoomBroadcasting⁠</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.⁠twitter.com/BoomBroadcasts⁠" target="_blank">https://www.⁠twitter.com/BoomBroadcasts⁠</a></li><li>⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.⁠tiktok.com/@boombroadcasting⁠" target="_blank">https://www.⁠tiktok.com/@boombroadcasting⁠</a></li></ul><p></p><p>==========================================</p><p></p><p>CONNECT WITH ME:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com" target="_blank">https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_</a></li></ul><p></p><p>BE A GUEST:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk" target="_blank">https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk</a></li></ul><p></p><p>JOIN THE CHILDFREE CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_" target="_blank">https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_</a></li></ul><p></p><p>==========================================</p><p></p><p>TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>(0:00) Introduction | Childfree by Choice Man</p><p>(02:25) Realizing You Don’t Want Kids</p><p>(06:37) Family Dynamics &amp; Relationships1</p><p>(0:24) Navigating Societal Pressure to Have Children1</p><p>(2:42) Dating When You Don’t Want Kids | Childfree Dating Perspectives</p><p>(16:53) Career Goals &amp; Personal Growth | Building Purpose Without Parenthood</p><p>(24:31) Starting a Podcast | Passion Projects</p><p>(28:44) Can AI Replace Authentic Voices?</p><p>(30:09) Living Life on Your Own Terms | Redefining Success Without Kids</p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">949afa59-b65a-45b7-b69a-c53a19819b7a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Life Outside the Default]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:17:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f2feb4fdfe1aa3301b939f774195bc29f228e4fb1f8416491a3c778fbfa4c84f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NDlhZmE1OS1iNjVhLTQ1YjctYjY5YS1jNTNhMTk4MTliN2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhYjQyZGQ5Ny04ZDhkLTRlNDctYjYxNC1lOTFlMGQwOWY5ODEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTQ3M2E0ZWZmYzNmN2ZjZmM1OGFlNGQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5NjFlMWQ3ZDhjNzQyMDgzMWRhYjU4L25hbWFzdGUtY2hpbGRmcmVlcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTE4X18yMS0xNi0yOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="52222267" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I talk with Shannon who opens up about navigating societal pressure to have kids, dating when you don’t want children, and handling family expectations. We talk honestly about masculinity, relationships, and building a fulfilling life outside traditional milestones.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH SHANNON:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/boombroadcasting&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/boombroadcasting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;⁠&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@BoomBroadcasting⁠&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@BoomBroadcasting⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.⁠twitter.com/BoomBroadcasts⁠&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.⁠twitter.com/BoomBroadcasts⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;⁠&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.⁠tiktok.com/@boombroadcasting⁠&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.⁠tiktok.com/@boombroadcasting⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH ME:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefault&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;BE A GUEST:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8Zvk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;JOIN THE CHILDFREE CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;==========================================&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TIMESTAMPS:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(0:00) Introduction | Childfree by Choice Man&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(02:25) Realizing You Don’t Want Kids&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(06:37) Family Dynamics &amp;amp; Relationships1&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(0:24) Navigating Societal Pressure to Have Children1&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(2:42) Dating When You Don’t Want Kids | Childfree Dating Perspectives&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(16:53) Career Goals &amp;amp; Personal Growth | Building Purpose Without Parenthood&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(24:31) Starting a Podcast | Passion Projects&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(28:44) Can AI Replace Authentic Voices?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(30:09) Living Life on Your Own Terms | Redefining Success Without Kids&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:16</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ab42dd97-8d8d-4e47-b614-e91e0d09f981/episodes/949afa59-b65a-45b7-b69a-c53a19819b7a/images/7fb6be61-3775-4752-bc26-2029dc512030.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Dating While Childfree &amp; Defying Social Norms | Shannon</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>