About this episode

Maria Coffey reflects on her adventurous life as a world traveler and the choices that led her to a childfree existence.

Maria Coffey has lived A LIFE. She started travelling in her teens, desparate to escape safe, settled life in the UK and see the world. From Morocco to Malawi to the remote Solomon Islands, Maria’s adventures have taken her to places and people she never would have experienced had she had children. Now 73, Maria looks back on a life full of love and loss, of risks and rewards - but no regrets! Follow Maria on Instagram and read her memor Instead: Navigating the Adventures of a Childfree Life (a We are Childfree book club favourite!) Join your community of childfree cheerleaders and sign up for a We are Childfree membership today! Get full access to We are Childfree at wearechildfree.substack.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Zoë Noble

Guest: Maria Coffey

Topics covered

• travel
• childfree lifestyle
• adventure
• life experiences
• personal growth

Keywords

• travel
• childfree
• adventure
• life lessons
• Maria Coffey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: We are Childfree, Instagram

Books & works: Instead: Navigating the Adventures of a Childfree Life

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