The baby decision — how to decide when you can't decideThe baby decision — how to decide when you can't decide
All In The Mind
There are some decisions in life that can be trickier to navigate. Do you want to get married? Should you change careers? Do you want a baby? Parenthood is a choice more vexed than ever in a world threatened by climate change, political instability and cost-of-living crises. So how can people approach this choice? And if you're lucky enough to have a choice, how do you make peace with your decision? Decision coach Merle Bombardieri has been working with couples on this very topic for decades — today, we ask her about the tools, tips and strategies you can use to tackle the baby question. If you're interested in hearing more about parenthood, check out our episode called Why do we sing to babies?
29:51•8 Feb 2025
Deciding on Parenthood: Expert Advice from Merle Bombardieri
Episode Overview
- Merle Bombardieri shares her journey from uncertainty to motherhood.
- Practical advice and exercises for making the baby decision.
- Discussion on environmental concerns and parenthood.
- Exploration of fears about pregnancy and balancing careers.
- Non-judgmental space for both choosing to have children or remaining child-free.
“You can't compromise. You can't have half a child.”
Making the decision to have a child can be one of the most challenging choices in life. In this episode of All In The Mind, host Sana Khadar sits down with decision coach Merle Bombardieri to tackle this complex topic. Merle shares her personal journey from uncertainty to motherhood, offering practical advice and strategies for those wrestling with the baby decision. With decades of experience helping couples, Merle provides tools to help untangle the mixed emotions and thoughts surrounding parenthood.
From the environmental impact of raising children to fears about pregnancy and balancing careers, the conversation covers it all. You'll hear about exercises like the 'two-chair technique' and 'photo album exercise' that can help clarify your feelings. Merle's non-judgmental approach ensures that whether you decide to have children or remain child-free, both choices are seen as valid and fulfilling.
If you're grappling with this decision, this episode offers invaluable insights and reassurance that you can find the right path for you.
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