Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Veronica Prager. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Veronica, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?
Developing confidence in our choices takes practice, especially when it comes to one of life’s biggest decisions. For over ten years, I was caught in a gray zone about the choice of having kids. I knew I wasn’t drawn to motherhood, but committing to a childfree life left me riddled with fear and anxiety. I worried about my elder years, potential future regret, and missing out on the magical moments that mothers insisted I needed to experience. At times, I felt “less than” and wondered what was wrong with me. Looking back, I understand that lacking confidence in this choice is not only normal but also entirely reasonable. It’s incredibly challenging to silence the noise around us that insists we are making a giant mistake. I found my confidence once I examined the societal conditioning that led to my confusion and learned to trust myself and my choices.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I felt extremely lonely while struggling with my decision and often found myself stuck. I overloaded on information about motherhood and the childfree choice, not realizing it was adding to my confusion. Today, I am enjoying a peaceful and fulfilling childfree life! To help women who are stuck in this decision, I created a six-week group program called “Is Childfree For Me? The Essential Guide to Exploring Childfree Life.” It has been incredibly fulfilling to watch women find clarity with this difficult choice. My program allows women to explore what a childfree life would mean to them while leading them through a self-discovery process. With my guidance and the support from other group members, the program offers a safe environment where each member’s feelings and experiences are validated. It also helps block the limiting beliefs formed by outside influences.
My partner and I also host a podcast called “The Childfree Connection.” Our intention there is to have honest and vulnerable chats about the childfree path while celebrating the lifestyle with our entire community!
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The most important skill that I learned throughout my decision-making process is self-compassion. Practicing self-compassion allowed me to accept my feelings without judgment, which was crucial for navigating such a significant life choice. It helped me to be kinder to myself during moments of doubt and uncertainty, providing the emotional resilience needed to make a decision aligned with my true values. I also learned that information overload was hindering my progress. It may seem like a good idea to research the topic as much as possible but it only makes the decision more complicated. Being exposed to so many viewpoints blurs our own sense of identity. Making thsese shifts offered a deeper understanding of my own needs and desires, leading to a confident and clear decision.
Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?
The women who join my program have been struggling with this decision for much longer than they anticipated. They find themselves on an emotional roller coaster, feeling confident about their choice one day and confused the next. These women are smart, emotionally intelligent, savvy, curious, and intentional about their life’s purpose. They want to feel good about their decision to have or not have children so that their future choices are aligned with their values. Ultimately, they seek to find peace and move forward with ease.
Contact Info:
- Website: ischildfreeforme.com thechildfreeconnection.com
- Instagram: @ischildfreeforme_ @thechildfreeconnection
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheChildfreeConnection
- Other: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-childfree-connection/id1694425870 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/54N9nlKoFShyUl6Jbb1B5D?si=1db34abab6774fb5
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