The Life You Planned vs. the Life You Got with Karen Swallow Prior, PhD • Reimagining the Good Life
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 SHOW NOTES / TRANSCRIPT: https://amyjuliabecker.com/karen-swal... Find more episodes: https://amyjuliabecker.com/shows/ Join the conversation on Substack: https://amyjuliabecker.substack.com/ Where you can find me: Instagram: / amyjuliabecker Facebook: / amyjuliabeckerwriter Threads: https://www.threads.net/@amyjuliabecker
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