A moment comes when the realization hits that this is what it is, yet we don’t want to deal with that reality. We’re feeling all these feelings that are uncomfortable; the pain, the grief, the loneliness. We sit with it all and then, at some point, we wonder “what do I do with this?” and “how do I find meaning?” You can understand the grief AND want to move on while carrying it. This isn’t about squashing the grief - that’s not possible. It’s about moving onward on a new path, creating a fulfilling life and honoring that grief. This podcast delves into the often overlooked but deeply significant experience of living life as a woman who is childless not by choice. There are many ways to reach this point - being childless after infertility is only one road. Often circumstances other than unsuccessful fertility treatments bring us to the point of unwanted childlessness. Whatever your path has been though, your pain and all the other difficult emotions are valid. Now what do you do with it all? Your life doesn’t have to be defined by the pain of childlessness. You create your own narrative. Through candid discussions and personal stories, my podcast offers insights, support, and guidance for navigating this unique path in life and thriving.
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 ofte...
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 understoo...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 option...
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 emp...
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 oth...
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 fr...
Have you ever been blindsided by a wave of grief—out of nowhere—that takes your breath away?
In this tender episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller shares what it’s like to live with the unpredictable emotions of being childless not by choice. As a physician, life coach, and woman walking this road herself, Gail offers gentle guidance on how to ride these emotional waves with compassion instead of judgment.
She ref...
Have you ever felt the quiet ache of a dream that didn’t come true—and wondered how to keep going?
In this honest and compassionate episode of Childless and Moving Onward, host Gail Miller opens up about the deep emotional weight of being childless not by choice. As a physician, life coach, and someone who’s walked this path, Gail explores the invisible grief, the shame we carry, and the silent pressure of expectations we never agr...
Have you ever felt like life didn’t turn out the way you hoped - and now you’re left wondering how to move forward?
In this honest and empowering episode, host Gail Miller explores the often-overlooked experience of being childless not by choice. As a physician and life coach, Gail understands the quiet grief, the invisible losses, and the lingering question: What now?
This conversation is a gentle guide and a powerful reminder tha...
Have you ever been called selfish for not having children? This episode is for you.
In this honest and compassionate conversation, host Gail Miller unpacks the damaging myth that women without children are inherently selfish. Whether childless by choice or by circumstance, so many women are unfairly judged - by others and sometimes even by themselves.
Gail challenges this outdated narrative and offers a new perspective - one ground...
Have you ever felt that being childless made you less of a woman? Listen in. This episode is for you.
In this powerful and deeply validating conversation, host Gail Miller unpacks the painful belief that womanhood is defined by motherhood. From subtle social cues to blatant cultural messaging, Gail explores the ways this narrative seeps in—and what it takes to dismantle it from the inside out.
This episode is both a challenge to ou...
If looking back has ever made you grieve the life you imagined - press play.
When host Gail Miller found a box of old scrapbooks, she didn’t expect it to bring a flood of unexpected emotions. But what she uncovered wasn’t just photos - it was a portal into a life she had always imagined, but out of reach.
In this episode, Gail opens up about the bittersweet grief that can live quietly inside the childless not by choice experience -...
If you’ve ever sat through a conversation and felt like you didn’t belong—this episode is for you.
Gail Miller, physician and life coach, shares what it’s like to navigate social spaces as a woman who is childless not by choice. From birthday parties to baby showers, Gail explores the hidden weight of small talk that centers motherhood—and the judgment that often follows when you choose to step away.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
...If you’ve ever carried a grief no one could see—this episode is for you.
In this episode of the Childless and Moving Onward Podcast, Gail Miller opens up about the invisible grief of involuntary childlessness—and why so few people talk about it. She shares her own reflections and offers space for anyone who’s ever felt silenced in their sorrow.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
* Why grief from childlessness often goes unrecognized—an...
If you’ve ever sat in silence, unsure how to connect in a world built for parents—this episode is for you.
You’ll hear the honest reflections of Gail Miller, a physician and life coach who knows what it’s like to navigate life as a woman who is childless not by choice in a world that often forgets to make space for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
If you’ve ever felt reduced to your relationship with motherhood—this episode is for you.
You’ll hear the candid reflections of Gail Miller, a physician, life coach, and woman who knows what it’s like to be childless not by choice in a world that assumes every woman is a mom.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
If you’ve ever felt like holidays shine a spotlight on your grief—this episode is for you.
You’ll hear the honest, heartfelt reflections of Gail Miller, a physician, life coach, and woman who knows the pain of being childless not by choice. Today, she is discussing the often-overlooked challenges that come with Father’s Day.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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