43: Celebrating Unclassified Women with Seane Corn

Welcome to a very special show! This episode is monumental
because this week marks the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of
this Unclassified Woman podcast.


It is also International Childfree Day on 1st August. This
commenced in the USA in the 70's, to support and educate those
who were consciously choosing not to have biological children.


I’m honoured to share with you conversations with many
self-empowered women around the world, blazing their own trails
and embodying what it means to be a woman living her own truth.
This has been a deeply reflective year for me as I have learnt so
much from each of these women and been reminded of how there are
so many variables in each woman's life. Sweeping generalisations
are harmful and limiting to all women - so let's unite in
supporting all women, whatever their life choices and
circumstances. We have more in common than our differences and we
all want to be loved and accepted for who we are.


Today’s special show features an impactful woman and
internationally celebrated yoga teacher, Seane Corn. I
had the pleasure of hearing Seane speak in Sydney last year, and
have wanted to have her on the podcast ever since. I was thrilled
when she agreed and so today I share Seane's wisdom with
you. 


Seane is known for her impassioned activism, unique
self-expression, and inspirational teaching style. She
has been featured in numerous media outlets, through which she
brings awareness to global humanitarian issues. Since 2007, she
has been training leaders in activism through her co-founded
organisation, Off the Mat, Into the World. Seane has travelled
across the world, teaching yoga and educating people about
critical social issues. Her Global Seva Challenge has raised over
$4 million since 2007. 


Let’s jump right into conversation with this inspiring woman
who truly is making a positive difference across the globe.


What you’ll hear in this episode:


It was Seane’s personal decision to NOT have a child.

As a girl, she never especially liked playing with babies or
playing house.


“I was comfortable with my decision, even though others
weren’t.”

How her decision brought a sense of relief.

Her family understood that her career interests were her
priority.

Seane knew that her “mothering” instincts would be employed
in different way.

She encountered that age-old judgment: “You’ll never really
know what love is unless you have a child.”

How society measures and frames love in the context of
marriage and motherhood.

Seane’s frustration and irritation with society’s stereotypes
and myths.


“It’s better to NOT be a mother than to be a miserable
mother!”

Your position on motherhood depends on how you feel within
yourself.

Don’t let other people trigger you!

Some people have NO sense of identity outside of parenthood.

Seane knows that she can reach MANY children and make a
LARGER impact with the life she has chosen.


“I had to go and play in that field in order to know
that I DON’T want this!”

Attempting to get pregnant (one time) and not succeeding was
her “line in the sand.”

Seane’s total life and energy would be devoted to serving
that soul if she had a child.

Women have options and can be fulfilled in other ways.


“Not having a child doesn’t make me ‘better than’ or
‘less than’.”

The power of creativity comes in so many ways besides
motherhood.

How a non-biological parent has great value in the life of a
stepchild. 

Seane's partner had custody of his children, so she is in a
parenting role. 

Seane facilitates environments that shift energy through
yoga.

How Seane holds space for people in their emotional
struggles.

How Seane bridges the gap between yoga, social justice, and
activation in social environments.

The Nurturing Instinct

How Seane can serve others more fully because she doesn’t
have children.

Why Seane is active in combating sex trafficking and
exploitation of children

Dialogue can create conversation and awareness.

Why Seane doesn’t like the “childless” and “child-free”
terminology.


“Check in with yourself and DO the inner work. Meet
others who walk the same path. There are many GOOD reasons NOT
to have children.”



Resources:


www.seanecorn.com (Check out Seane’s website for DVD’s, programs,
and other resources. Look for her book, coming out in Fall,
2017.)


 


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