Last summer saw a change in our male childless community as we changed the name of The Clan Of Brothers to The Childless Men's Community (CMC). A long story short, we got feedback from some of our American community that what I thought was a great name leaning into my ancestral Scottish heritage turns out to be perceived in a totally different way in the US.

As I look back, I have had two great passions in my life. One of those is my fascination with people’s stories and the other is running; both of which came together in a glorious fusion in a podcast episode from July 2022 with Rob Hutchings. Adventure triathlete, wild swimmer, yoga teacher and now author of ‘Downriver Nomad’.

It speaks volumes about a year when you have to record your review of the year episode twice doesn’t it! It wasn’t that the first recording was awful, but we just realised how tired we are, because there has been a lot going on in the community and outside for each of us. 

We were on Twitter throughout and very quickly began to see the powerful unity that this amazing event was creating.

It is entering a party we didn’t want to attend but finding it’s got some great bits but some awful moments too but knowing everyone will gather with you for a rousing chorus of ‘My Way’ whenever you wish.

I meant every single word. And if it comes to pass that this hyperbole becomes fact, you can be assured I’m marching with you into battle, and I suspect a few parents will be too.

It’s not avoidance, we all know it’s there. But if we go to the shops or out (remember going out?) we can prepare ourselves for exposure. But if you’ve had yet another phone call or WhatApp with your sibling and his two kids who want you to celebrate and you’ve Had Enough, the invasion of your inbox can feel like a bit bloody much!

It’s not our podcast, we are your voices and we want to include you on every step of our journey to securing the future of The Full Stop.

May I have your help? Just a few minutes of your time over a mince pie or a cup of tea, to talk about the website for the Full Stop?

“This is more evidence that we are getting seen and more importantly understood. We of course have a long way to go but with all the work from around the globe increasing it can only be a positive thing.”

Get to know our guests and us, our alternative Q&A! We’re catching up with friends, past and present to ask them about the important stuff in life. Y’know… cake, tea and biscuits.

Here’s Katy Schnitzler from MIST who appears on Episode 32 of our podcast.

In October 2021, presenter Berenice was published in Parents in Business magazine as part of our drive to create alliances outside the podcast. The edited and designed pages are available to subscribers.

We spent an extraordinary amount of time earning a living. You maybe in an office, factory or a key worker. Employed or working for yourself. Perhaps you left the office and set up alone only to find that there’s other forms of inequality (Digital Mums anyone?!) We’d love to hear from you about the challenge you’ve faced or continue to experience.

Get to know our guests and us, our alternative Q&A! We’re catching up with friends, past and present to ask them about the important stuff in life. Y’know… cake, tea and biscuits. Here’s guest Stephanie Joy Phillips sharing a secret about scones!

“It’s time to put on my big girl pants and launch The CNBC therapists network. I have grand plans for this network, not least of all being able to ensure that we have enough qualified counsellors and therapists that can support our growing community’s mental health.” Read more from presenter Sarah on her new goal.

Get to know our guests and us, our alternative Q&A! We’re catching up with friends, past and present to ask them about the important stuff in life. Y’know… cake, tea and biscuits. Here’s guest Bindi Shah talking about gluten-free cakes and rituals.

You’ve had an idea for a topic you’d like us to cover on The Full Stop podcast! Fantastic! Here’s a post what happens after you’ve sent us an email!

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