Childless And Moving Onward

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Gail challenges this outdated narrative and offers a new perspective - one ground...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:

• Why social settings can feel especially isolatin...

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:

• Why being wished “Happy Mother’s Day” can be unexpectedly painful
• How societal assumptions about motherhood erase and excl...

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:

• Why Father’s Day can be just as triggering ...

If you’ve ever felt like the grief of childlessness was too heavy to carry alone—this episode is for you.

You’ll hear the heartfelt journey of Carrie Brauninger, a woman who knows what it’s like to grieve a life without children—and find a way to reclaim meaning and joy.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why building community is essential for healing after childlessness
• H...

If you’ve ever felt the sting of someone’s pity—this episode is for you.

In Episode 59, Dr. Gail Miller gets real about the kind of pity that too often finds its way to women who are childless not by choice. Drawing from her own story, she unpacks why pity—no matter how well-intentioned—can deepen feelings of grief, shame, and isolation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why true empathy empowers—whil...

If you’ve ever felt judged for a life you didn’t choose—this episode is for you.

In Episode 58, Dr. Gail Miller opens with a quote that hits home: “Don’t let anyone who hasn’t been in your shoes tell you how to tie your laces.” From there, she dives into a powerful conversation about empathy, boundaries, and self-trust for women who are childless not by choice.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How un...

If you've ever felt invisible or judged for not having children—this episode is for you.

In this episode, Gail Miller explores how to rebuild your sense of identity and self-worth when life hasn’t followed the path you imagined. In this heartfelt conversation, Gail speaks directly to the unique challenges women face when navigating involuntary childlessness—especially in a world that still defines success by motherhood and traditio...

If you dread Mother’s Day and feel like the world forgets your grief—this episode is for you.

Dr. Gail Miller, physician, life coach, and speaker, holds space for the tender emotions that surface during this time of year for women who are childless not by choice. With honesty and warmth, Gail shares her own story and offers gentle guidance for navigating a holiday that can feel both invisible and overwhelming.

In this episode, you’...

If you’ve ever silently carried the weight of “I didn’t do enough” on your path to motherhood—this episode is for you.

Dr. Gail Miller explores the complex emotions behind being childless not by choice. In this heartfelt conversation, she sheds light on the quiet grief many women carry—especially those whose path to childlessness was shaped by timing, health struggles, or other life circumstances beyond their control.

In this episo...

If you’ve ever felt overlooked because your accomplishments don’t fit the traditional mold—listen in.

Dr. Gail Miller, physician, life coach, and speaker, invites us to reconsider what it means to celebrate ourselves—especially as women who are childless not by choice. In a world that often measures success by marriage and motherhood, Gail offers a new lens—one that honors personal growth, resilience, and the quiet victories that r...

If you’ve ever wondered how to begin again when life hasn’t gone the way you imagined—this episode is for you.  

Dr. Gail Miller, physician, life coach, and speaker, explores what renewal really looks like for women without children. Drawing from her own experience and the stories she’s heard along the way, Gail dives deep into the emotional terrain of invisible grief, unmet expectations, and the courage it takes to reimagine your ...

If you've ever felt like you're carrying unseen grief—this episode is for you.

You'll hear the raw, powerful story of Maureen Benkovich, a former pharmaceutical sales rep turned life coach, who knows what it’s like to quietly grieve the life you imagined—and try to numb that pain with alcohol.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What gray area drinking is and how it holds you back from healing

Spring holidays can bring unexpected emotional challenges for those who are childless not by choice. In this episode, host Gail Miller explores the unique triggers that can arise during this time and offers practical ways to navigate them with resilience and grace.  

This conversation is an invitation to rethink traditions, cultivate peace, and create meaningful moments in ways that honor your journey. Whether you're managing famil...

In this milestone 50th episode, join host Gail Miller as she explores the transformative yet challenging journey of self-acceptance for women who are childless not by choice. She dives into how self-acceptance is the key to living fully and authentically.

From confronting self-blame and shame to embracing joy in everyday moments, Gail shares insights and steps to help you build resilience and move forward and find healing. Learn ho...