You don’t have kids, but somehow you’re still hustling to prove you're a good woman. Why?
We live in a world that glorifies selflessness—and if you're not a mother, the pressure to perform it in other ways is real.

This episode is a wake-up call to the invisible ways you're trying to prove your worth by over-giving.

✨ What if everything you've been taught about what makes a woman “good” is actually a trap?

I'm pulling back the curtain on a cultural myth that affects millions of women—especially those without children:
👉 The belief that your worth lies in how much you sacrifice.

For moms, their worth is often tied to how much they sacrifice for their children.

And what happens when a woman doesn’t have children?
🔹 She sacrifices in other ways

🔹People still (either consciously or subconsciously) label her as "selfish"

🔹 And that label silently drives perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout

You’ll hear:

• A personal story that cracked open the invisible pressure to “earn” our place in the world
• How both mothers and non-mothers are gaslit by impossible double standards
• The hidden cost of trying to “make up” for not having kids
• And how to reclaim your worth—without guilt, without apology

🔥 You’ll Learn:

• The real reason high-achieving women without kids overcommit and overgive
• How patriarchy + pronatalism are behind the myth of the “ideal woman”
• Why even your most “empowered” choices may be driven by fear of being seen as selfish
• A reframe that will change how you say yes and no forever

If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt for honouring your own needs, if you’ve bent over backwards to seem “selfless,” - this episode is your permission slip.

Ready to reclaim your life without apology?
Tune in!

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Where to find Sheri:
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Website: sherijohnson.ca

Most women think that if they just knew what to say to set a boundary, aka say "no", they will start doing it. That's actually what's keeping them from getting time back for what they really want.

The media conversations about setting boundaries are reinforcing this belief, and missing a critical piece that is stopping women from setting them.

First, they tell you that you should set better boundaries. That's not helpful because most women already know they should, but either think it's unrealistic or have been unable to do so.

The information out there also tends to be about the practical side of setting boundaries, like what to say or do, such as blocking your calendar for personal time.

The problem is that none of this works if you have emotions or beliefs that stop you from setting the boundary in the first place, or overthinking and spinning with guilt after you do set one.

So, my sister, Jen, who is an expert on burnout and boundaries, is talking with me about the secrets to finally setting boundaries- without guilt.

We dig into:

• the other boundaries beyond saying "no": the overlooked boundaries that protect your peace.
• The fears and emotions that stop you from setting a boundary
• Boundaries for childless women
• Why setting boundaries is so crucial to being a great leader

We leave you with 5 steps to maintaining stronger boundaries.

If you are stressed, over-committed and tired, releasing the emotions keeping you from honouring your boundaries is one way to find peace and ease at work and in life.

If you want to start setting healthier boundaries and sticking to them, join our virtual mini-retreat!

Get all the information here: Guilt-Free Boundaries Virtual Retreat

Find Jen on instagram: @jenreimerleadership

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

This is something most childless women don't realize, and it's the thing that is keeping them stuck.

The grief you feel as a childless woman is real, but there’s something much bigger at play.

So many childless women I talk to tell me they feel stuck. They think it's grief. But they're wrong. I'm going to tell you why and the key to becoming unstuck.

The truth is, there are silent forces that have affected the way you view yourself, and they are the culprit. They are constantly running in the background, telling you that you are not worthy if you're not a mother.

In this episode, I'll give you 5 signs that these forces are at play in your life, and give you the key to getting on the path to freedom.

I call it the Unbecoming Blueprint, and the women who go through it feel lighter, more self-assured, and FREE.

If you want to know more about the Unbecoming Blueprint, click HERE to join the waitlist for the Women of Worth program

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

Do you ever find yourself in a conversation about parenting and, even though you have advice to share, you’re afraid to speak up because you’re afraid someone will say, ‘You can't possibly understand—you don’t have kids.’

You might feel invisible in family gatherings, stop yourself from contributing to kid-focused discussions, or apologize and add disclaimers before sharing your perspective, like, "I know I don’t have kids, but…’

It's very important that you start speaking up in these situations, and we're going to talk about why in this episode.

Today's conversation covers a topic that people just don't talk about. It's like an unsaid rule that women without kids don't get to have an opinion about parenting.

We cover why this is the case, and the underlying reason you stop yourself from voicing your opinion and how to start, without feeling like you don't deserve to have an opinion.

It all comes down to what I call, The Confidence Code, which is more than just ‘feeling confident’—it’s about showing up with the belief that you belong in every conversation, regardless of whether you have kids or not.

So, if you've ever held back in conversations about kids or parenting, start voicing your opinion with confidence.

Download the Secret Podcast to process your grief and imagine a future with purpose.

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

Tired of feeling lonely as a childless woman?

Most childless women feel lonely at some point or another. Loneliness is an uncomfortable feeling not only because it feels like you don't belong, but also because society today has conditioned us to believe that there's something wrong with us if we're lonely.

Today we are flipping the script on loneliness. Loneliness is not a character flaw. It's just a sign that you're craving true connection.

The problem is, if you're lonely as a childless woman, you may be tempted to seek out the wrong kind of connection. It's called, "Common Enemy Intimacy", and if this is where you think you're finding connection, it's actually making your loneliness worse.

We're going to talk about society's reinforcing messages about lonely childless women, why we sometimes seek out the wrong connections that can make your loneliness even worse, and the counterintuitive thing to do instead.

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

If you're frustrated with workplace structures, experiencing inequities, or feeling envy towards mothers or other women - this episode is for you. This is Part 2 of a discussion I had with my sister, Jen, about women in the workplace and the experiences of both mothers and childless women.

This episode might ruffle some feathers. Jen and I are going to lay out why the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (or dismantling of them right now in the US) might not matter.

Then, we suggest some new and unconventional ways to find equity in the workplace for women in general, and specifically, how to bridge the gap between mothers and non-mothers.

We cover so much in this episode. Things like:

• empowering you to find a feeling of equity internally
• how to stop trying to fit into a man's world and own your feminine strengths
• how to stop being agreeable and playing small

We believe that the more women lead authentically, the more the system will have no choice but to adapt. Listen in if you want to be your authentic, joyful, childless self.

Join the waitlist for Sheri's Women of Worth For Childless Women Program here

Find Jen at:

Instagram: @jenreimerleadership

Join Jen's "From Busy to Being Program" here.

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

I've been avoiding this topic, but it's time we talk about it. At some point along the way, most of my clients mention "work", and how being childless can be a unique experience in the workplace, no matter what kind of workplace it is.

It's International Women's Day as we publish this episode, and with that comes renewed vigour for gender equality in the workplace.

On today’s ep, my sister, Jen, who is a leadership coach and expert in boundaries and busy-ness, joins me to flesh out what it means to be a woman (with or without children) in the workplace and how the quest for equality might be happening in all the wrong ways.

We dive into ways society reinforces inequality - not just gender inequality, but also inequality between women. We discuss ways workplaces can actually cause a divide between women and what women really want in workplaces.

This episode is sure to turn your women's equality paradigms upside-down. At the end, we'll suggest some actions that will incite real change in women's equity.

See you inside!

Find Jen at:

@jenreimerleadership

www.virtuousradicals.com

Join the waitlist for Sheri's Women of Worth Program for Childless Women here.

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

If you wanted to have kids and you're here now, at some point you have to or had to make a very tough decision.

What I’ve found is that it doesn’t matter whether you’re single, partnered, tried IVF, on the adoption route, never tried anything – we all are faced with a decision at some point. If you end up on the childless path, at some point, you decide to stop trying.

On today’s episode, I talk about the decision, the process, and what happens after you make it, so that you can feel more confident in your choice and recover emotionally after you've made it.

We're going to talk about

- the agonizing process of figuring out what to do

- some critical mistakes you might be making in an effort to make a choice

- the counterintuitive mindset shift to finally get to a decision

This conversation is going to help you find peace with your decision, if you're in it or you already made it, freedom from regret, and wholeness beyond motherhood.

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca