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Claiming Zero

Claiming Zero

By: Vanessa and Devin
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What happens when society tells you, you have nothing to claim but "zero"? You make a podcast for the Childfree & Fencesitter community.


Vanessa is a reentry supervisor for a non-profit that helps men and women in prison rebuild their lives. Her partner Devin is a sports enthusiast working in live television as a director and volunteering at the animal shelter on the weekends. Neither of them have time or energy for kids and they are okay with that! For now. Join them every week as they share their hilariously honest life experiences living childfree in a world full of parents.


Music by audionautix.com.
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Email - claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com
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Episodes
  • S6, E2: Reddit Reads, A Childfree Holiday Nightmare

    S6, E2: Reddit Reads, A Childfree Holiday Nightmare
    Dec 23 2025

    Just in time for the holidays today I am reading a post from the r/childfree community that perfectly captures a childfree holiday nightmare. What starts as a Thanksgiving dinner quickly turns into that all-too-familiar interrogation we all dread having when this poster's aunt starts questioning her choice to no have kids.

    In this episode I break down why holiday gatherings are often a breeding ground for intrusive comments, forced opinions, and disrespect of childfree choices. I'll give you some tips on how to navigate these situations without loosing your sanity. As Christmas approaches let this be your reminder that being childfree does not mean you have to be open to debate.

    Share your holiday experience with me at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com

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    Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com
    IG/FB: @claimingzero
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    35 mins
  • S6, E1: What Not to Say to Childfree by Choice Individuals and Why

    S6, E1: What Not to Say to Childfree by Choice Individuals and Why
    Dec 16 2025

    It's the debut of Season 6 of Claiming Zero and these time around I am starting it off with a big update! This season Vanessa will be hosting solo. New chapter, same honesty. Starting with why your childfree-by-choice decision owes no-one any explanations.

    If you've ever heard "You'll change your mind" or "You must hate children" or "You'll never know true love" and are not quite sure what to say back this episode covers each one and more!

    Give it a listen and let me know what your thoughts are on the new format at claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com

    Support the show

    Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com
    IG/FB: @claimingzero
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    54 mins
  • S5, E16: Meet Childfree Guest Emma Duval

    S5, E16: Meet Childfree Guest Emma Duval
    Sep 16 2025

    Today we chat with author, illustrator, and content creator Emma Duval! You may know her content on instagram @millennialemma or heard of her online community "Childfree History Museum" already but Emma is not only a voice for the childfree people of her own generation. On this episode she shares with us her passion for storytelling and the lessons she has learned from the legacies of the women who have come before us.

    Check out her book "Unwed and Unbothered: The Defiant Lives of Single Women Throughout History" Available in the US now!

    https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Unwed-Unbothered/Emma-Duval/9798881600037?fbclid=PAb21jcAM1wRVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxL5gTJFbxYirT1EPvgdNniwpHPpsdCBca0gvk-Fks4zBJKELHVb6Mx2wC2p_aem_UpUZzrG8ZIAnqhog0ATmbQ

    Support the show

    Email: claimingzeropodcast@gmail.com
    IG/FB: @claimingzero
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    45 mins
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