Just Jodes

Real talk. Good vibes. Just Jodes.

Author: Jodie Coulson

Hey, Im Jodes and this is Just Jodes, your bi-weekly reminder that nobodys got it all figured out (but were thriving anyway).After starting The Lonely Londoner in 2022, I wanted to create something that felt more me chatty, funny, real. So this is the rebrand: same voice, new vibe.Well talk about the highs and lows of being human confidence, career chaos, friendships, and the occasional money moment (because adulthood, right?).Expect laughter, honesty, and the kind of pep talks that feel like catching up with your best mate.Real talk. Good Vibes. Just Jodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Language: en

Genres: Comedy, Comedy Interviews, Relationships, Society & Culture

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Parenting? A Child? No, Thank You!
Monday, 1 December, 2025

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that seems to pop up even more often than Christmas chocolates: choosing not to have children — and why that choice is every bit as valid as choosing to have them.I’m sharing my own reasons for being happily child-free, from the practical to the personal to the “no, Karen, I’m genuinely fine, I promise.” We’ll talk about the pressure millennials face, the assumptions people make, and how exhausting it is to constantly defend a life choice that hurts no one.I also get into why friends, family, and well-meaning relatives need to mind their business — especially during family gatherings where the questions come thick and fast — and how respecting someone’s choice is the bare minimum of loving them.Whether you’re child-free by choice, child-free for now, or simply trying to understand someone who is, this episode is all about honesty, autonomy, and giving people the space to design a life that actually fits them.It’s real, it’s a bit ranty (in a cute way), and it’s a reminder that boundaries are a gift — and not just at Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.