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S10 E4—Do you ever wonder what your life would look like if you had made different decisions a long time ago? Author Karen Swallow Prior joins Amy Julia Becker for a conversation about regret, human limitations, and her experience of not having children. Together, they explore what it means to face the losses of the past while remaining open to the unexpected opportunities and possibilities that can emerge alongside them.

CHAPTER LIST:
00:00 Introduction to Personal Narratives
03:17 Navigating Infertility and Ethical Dilemmas
06:05 The Role of Faith and Community in Decision-Making
09:56 Control, Risk, and Reproductive Technologies
16:25 The Intersection of Calling and Life Choices
19:52 Navigating Regret, Limits, and Choices
24:02 Historical Context of Childlessness
28:02 Imagination and Reality in Family Dynamics
36:20 Reimagining the Good Life Without Children

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