Episode 92: Childless Not by Choice: Redefining Life and Grief with Carrie Brauninger

In this eye-opening episode of The Empowered Grief Journey, host Chris Mamone welcomes Carrie Brauninger — a licensed clinical social worker, co-founder of the Saunders Sisterhood, and proud Great Dane mom — to share a deeply personal story that challenges society’s unspoken expectations around parenthood. Carrie opens up about being childless not by choice, the quiet grief that comes with it, and the cultural narratives that often leave little room for this reality. Together, they discuss breaking free from the “life script,” navigating unacknowledged losses, and creating new visions of purpose, connection, and fulfillment beyond parenthood.