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The Full Stop

The Full Stop

著者： Michael Hughes Berenice Smith and Sarah Lawrence
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Award-winning, monthly podcast for those who are childless not by choice, their friends, family and relatives supported by an online community open to all who are childless not by choice. We share hidden stories related to childlessness for any reason. We welcome known voices and new speakers.Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. 人間関係 個人的成功 心理学 心理学・心の健康 社会科学 自己啓発 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Poetry, Grief and the Space Between the Lines

    Poetry, Grief and the Space Between the Lines
    2026/07/25

    In this episode, Michael, Sarah and Berenice are joined by poet Kate Smith — known on Instagram as Millie the Poet and writing under the name Kathryn Millington — to talk about her poetry pamphlet Imprint (Fawn Press), which explores childlessness, IVF and grief. Kate reads three poems live on the episode and talks candidly about her own fertility journey, the process of writing about deeply personal experience, and what it's meant to bring that work into the world.

    Meet our Guest

    Kathryn ‘Millie ’Millington is a poet, performer and activist based in Sheffield. She ran the poetry charity ‘Nine Lives Poetry’, creating a stage for emerging local poets. Millie’s poetry tells us a story of grief as a result of involuntary childlessness.

    It takes us on a journey “…into a world that feels niche, but is anything but…” (Wendy Pratt), to a place of acceptance of a future without children and ultimately a creative and fulfilling life. “You will know someone like me. We are everywhere: at your workplace, within your family, and your friendship groups. It’s such a lonely place. I want to inhabit that place and be that voice, to show that we can create.”

    Millie has shared the stage with Helen Mort, Michael Pedersen, Toria Garbutt and Leyla Josephine. Her poem ‘Imprint’ was shortlisted for the Bridport Prize. Her debut Pamphlet ‘Imprint’ received praise from Benjamin Zephaniah "I have no words, because you've used them all".

    Millie is published by Fawn Press and her poetry is available to buy online. You can also buy direct from her, pop her a message via Instagram @‌milliethepoet or email‍ ‍

    Recommended Books About Poetry/becoming a creative person

    • The Ode Less Travelled’ by Stephen Fry

    • How to Grow your Own Poem’ by Kate Clanchy

    • The Artists Way’ by Julia Cameron Workshops

    Poets

    • Laurie Bolger has a website and is on Instagram Laurie Bolger

    • Marjorie Lotfi: Marjorie’s Table is a morning writing workshop which really helps me generate ideas Marjorie’s Table | Substack

    • Verve Poetry Press run regular online workshops with poets. VERVE Poetry Autumn Workshop Series 2026

    • The Arvon Foundation run amazing residential courses which are expensive but transformative. They also run online workshops and short courses. Creative Writing Courses at Arvon

    • Wendy Pratt is a childless poet. Her book ‘When I think of My Body as a Horse’ is incredible. You can follow her on Substack and Instagram. Notes From the Margin with Wendy Pratt | Substack and @‌wendyprattauthor

    • Ada Limón ‘The Carrying’ is a beautiful and emotional collection about infertility. You can follow her on Instagram @‌adalimonwriter

    • Hollie McNish is a great poet; she writes about contemporary often female issues (but also about being a mum so you may wish to avoid). @‌Holliepoetry
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    48 分
  • Childless, Holidays, Boundaries & Belonging: Navigating Workplace Equity

    Childless, Holidays, Boundaries & Belonging: Navigating Workplace Equity
    2026/06/20
    Katy Schnitzler returns to The Full Stop five years on — now fresh off submitting her PhD — to dig into one of the thorniest workplace issues for people who are childless not by choice: holidays, leave, and boundaries. The conversation moves from the personal (the strange non-celebration of finishing a PhD, the "full stop" feeling of an ending without ceremony) into the structural: school-holiday leave bias, rota and shift unfairness, "informal favours" for parents, and the particular pressures faced by teachers, midwives and nurses who are childless. Katy shares findings from her doctoral research and her Pronatalism at Work project, and the group works through practical, non-judgemental ways organisations can make leave, language and culture fairer for everyone, without taking anything away from parents. We're talking about ... Holiday and school-term leave bias against childless employees"Informal favours," rota unfairness and the assumption that childless staff have nothing to rush home forTeaching, midwifery and nursing as flashpoints for childless professionalsAmbiguous and disenfranchised grief — why childlessness grief isn't always recognised, even by therapistsPronatalism in the workplace: baby showers, scan photos, "doing it for the kids" cultureThe intersection of childlessness with disability, chronic illness, singleness and bereavementPractical, low-cost fixes: transparent leave/booking systems, anonymous feedback, external training, first-come-first-served leave policies Takeaways Holidays are emotionally loaded for people without children — naming that openly (without banning the topic) helps everyone."Gentle challenge" responses ("that's not always how it feels") put the work back on the person making assumptions, not the person experiencing them.Transparent, first-come-first-served leave systems can remove parental status from the equation entirely.Anonymous feedback on workload and leave can surface disparities before they become resentment.External, MIST training takes the emotional load off the person going through it — they don't have to "out" themselves to get change.This isn't bashing parents. It's about making space at the table for everyone's story. Guest Katy Schnitzler — academic and corporate trainer specialising in reproductive health and childlessness (pregnancy loss, infertility, menstrual health, menopause). Founder of MIST Workshops (est. 2020), and author of doctoral research including the Pronatalism at Work project. Listen to the Full Conversation We cover a lot of ground, from anticipatory grief and adoption to the specific dynamics of shift work, IVF and rota fairness. Learn about the Full Stop on our website and donate to our work at KOFIChildless people are invited to join the Full Stop Community for support, episode discussion and conversation.Learn more about Katy’s work and book training for your organisation at MIST Workshops. The Full Stop is a podcast for people who are childless not by choice, and for everyone who loves, works alongside, or supports someone who is. New episodes drop regularly — subscribe wherever you listen.
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  • Pull Up a Chair: Seven Years of The Full Stop

    Pull Up a Chair: Seven Years of The Full Stop
    2026/05/24
    Seven years ago, Michael hit record, Sarah spoke and Berenice published episode 1 of the Full Stop pressed publish on the first episode. It was 20 minutes and 20 seconds long. There were 108 downloads. And neither of us had any idea what we were doing. Episode 86 brings us together to mark seven years of honest conversation about childless life. Join us to listen back, reflect, and look forward. In this episode: Hear clips from the very first Full Stop episode including the actual first words ever spoken on the podcast How each of us and our relationship with our own childless grief has changed over seven years Sarah talks about the concept of grief as a companion rather than an enemy and how that shift changes everything, with examples from Michael and Berenice on where their grief sits right now. Masking behind humour, anger that softens, and the wisdom that comes with time The childless landscape since 2019, and we talk about what's changed, what still needs to change, and why the conversation matters more than ever What the next seven years might look like — and how you can be part of them Why "you are not alone" was the phrase coined by Michael in Episode 1, way back in 2019 and why his words still say everything Guests and community mentioned in this episode: The Full Stop has been built on the generosity of its guests over seven years. Here are some of the key voices and resources referenced in this episode and throughout our library: Jody Day — Gateway Women — the original community and resource for childless women, founded by our first-ever guest Dr Robin Hadley — researcher and advocate for childless men Bibi Lynch — journalist and childlessness advocate - search Bibi Lynch, The Guardian Dr Stella Duffy, OBE — writer, activist, psychotherapist and theatremaker Jessica Hepburn — author, arts producer and activist and founder of Fertility Fest Sarah Lawrence — counsellor at After The Storm, specialising in childless grief World Childless Week Ageing Without Children (AWOC) Meriel Whale — Neurodivergent, childless and queer specialist counsellor for permanently childless people and celebrant Storyhouse Childless – an event held in Chester, UK for childless and childfree people Find us: All episodes: bio.site/thefullstop Community: thefullstoppod.com/fullstopcommunity Support us: ko-fi.com/thefullstop hello@thefullstoppod.com The Full Stop is a podcast for childless people and everyone who cares for them. Helpline details UK: Contact the Samaritans on freephone 116 123, they're open 24 hours and are there to listen and Mind. USA: Suicide Prevention Canada: Canada Crisis Australia: Beyond Blue Meriel Whale Counselling Sarah Lawrence After The Storm Pink Therapy (UK): Directory of LGBTQIA+ friendly therapists. Many of our guests have channels online and blogs so you can follow what they do and read their words. Head to our podcast page, and click on the episode image to access the show notes and further reading. Disclaimer The Full Stop podcast and content posted by The Full Stop Community CIC is presented solely for general information, and educational purposes. The guests’ views may not represent those of the Full Stop Community CIC, online community members or the co-directors. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.
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    1 時間 11 分
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