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.==========================================CONNECT WITH SHANNON:https://www.instagram.com/boombroadcasting⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BoomBroadcasting⁠https://www.⁠twitter.com/BoomBroadcasts⁠⁠https://www.⁠tiktok.com/@boombroadcasting⁠==========================================CONNECT WITH ME:https://www.instagram.com/lifeoutsidethedefaulthttps://www.lifeoutsidethedefault.comhttps://youtube.com/@lifeoutsidethedefaultpodcast?si=VSpbTmXMQfqNfkJ_BE A GUEST:https://tr.ee/vYbsmV8ZvkJOIN THE CHILDFREE CHRONICLES NEWSLETTER:https://tr.ee/HPkAYoLtq_==========================================TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Introduction | Childfree by Choice Man(02:25) Realizing You Don’t Want Kids(06:37) Family Dynamics & Relationships1(0:24) Navigating Societal Pressure to Have Children1(2:42) Dating When You Don’t Want Kids | Childfree Dating Perspectives(16:53) Career Goals & Personal Growth | Building Purpose Without Parenthood(24:31) Starting a Podcast | Passion Projects(28:44) Can AI Replace Authentic Voices?(30:09) Living Life on Your Own Terms | Redefining Success Without Kids