63. How Tapping Is Helping Me Heal on My Childless Journey
In this episode, Elizabeth shares how tapping meditation (EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique) has helped her reconnect with herself and regulate her nervous system during difficult seasons of life, including infertility and burnout. She walks you through a gentle, guided tapping session specifically created for women who are childless not by choice, offering space to acknowledge grief, soften into healing, and begin rewriting your story with love and self-compassion.What You’ll Hear:What tapping meditation (EFT) is and how it worksElizabeth’s personal journey with EFT and why it’s become a daily practiceA guided tapping meditation for women who are childless not by choiceHow this practice supports emotional regulation and healingGentle reminders that your story matters and you are not aloneResources mentioned in this video:https://www.thetappingsolution.com/Scroll down this page, and you will find the video on how to taConnect with Elizabeth: IG: @bychanceavenueStay connected & up to date with all things By ChanceWant to share your story? Apply to be a guest!Mentioned in this episode:After the amazing response to our fireside chat around Mother’s Day, I'm doing a summer series, and I am so excited for this! The theme for this first Fireside Chat is "Life Pivots."
I'm hosting this conversation on Friday, July 11th 5pm Pacific Time, with two special guests who've navigated this terrain. We'll discuss the identity challenges that come with childlessness and how to rebuild a life that feels meaningful when Plan A falls through…And I think it’s conversations like this that our community needs.
Click on the link below to learn more and sign up for free! I hope you will join us live.https://bychance.myflodesk.com/1-summerfiresidechat
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62. How to Do Summer Differently When You Don't Have Kids
In this episode, Elizabeth invites you into a gentler rhythm of summer, one that’s not defined by packed calendars, family vacations, or Instagram-worthy plans. Instead, she explores what it means to reclaim summer as a childless woman and lean into a slower, more intentional pace.From backyard mornings to feel-good K-dramas (need to know a good one? Send Elizabeth a DM and she'll give you recs!), Elizabeth shares what her version of summer joy looks like, and why giving yourself permission to rest isn’t laziness...it’s radical self-love. Whether you’re craving ease, healing, or simply a season that feels good for your soul, this episode reminds you that your summer gets to look like yours. No guilt, no pressure Just presence.What you’ll hear:Why summer can look different (and freeing!) for those without kidsHow to embrace ease instead of productivityWays to reclaim childlike joy through simple pleasuresThe healing power of doing “nothing” and choosing slow livingWhy K-dramas are Elizabeth’s new favorite mental escape (with recs!)Encouragement to release the “shoulds” and follow what feels goodConnect with Elizabeth: IG: @bychanceavenueStay connected & up to date with all things By ChanceWant to share your story? Apply to be a guest!Mentioned in this episode:After the amazing response to our fireside chat around Mother’s Day, I'm doing a summer series, and I am so excited for this! The theme for this first Fireside Chat is "Life Pivots."
I'm hosting this conversation on Friday, July 11th 5pm Pacific Time, with two special guests who've navigated this terrain. We'll discuss the identity challenges that come with childlessness and how to rebuild a life that feels meaningful when Plan A falls through…And I think it’s conversations like this that our community needs.
Click on the link below to learn more and sign up for free! I hope you will join us live.https://bychance.myflodesk.com/1-summerfiresidechat
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61. How My Husband Feels About Father’s Day Without Kids
In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with her husband, Victor, for a raw and vulnerable conversation on Father’s Day. This is a day that carries quiet complexity for those navigating life without children and inside this episode, what starts as a casual check-in turns into a heartfelt exchange about grief, identity, societal pressure, and the silent ways men often carry loss.Victor opens up about how Father’s Day really feels for him, what it’s like to grieve without clear rituals or community, and the emotional weight of letting go of a dream he never thought he’d have to release. Together, they reflect on shared grief, gender differences in emotional processing, and how this journey continues to evolve over time.Whether you’re walking this path with a partner or solo, this episode offers insight, connection, and comfort in knowing that you are not alone—and that grief, while it may never fully disappear, can soften with time.In this episode, you'll hear:A vulnerable, unscripted conversation about the emotional impact of Father’s DayHow men process childlessness differently than women—and why it’s often invisibleWhy it’s important to acknowledge “silent grief”Reflections on guilt, identity, and healing as a coupleThe power of honest conversations in relationshipsConnect with Elizabeth: IG: @bychanceavenueStay connected & up to date with all things By ChanceWant to share your story? Apply to be a guest!Mentioned in this episode:After the amazing response to our fireside chat around Mother’s Day, I'm doing a summer series, and I am so excited for this! The theme for this first Fireside Chat is "Life Pivots."
I'm hosting this conversation on Friday, July 11th 5pm Pacific Time, with two special guests who've navigated this terrain. We'll discuss the identity challenges that come with childlessness and how to rebuild a life that feels meaningful when Plan A falls through…And I think it’s conversations like this that our community needs.
Click on the link below to learn more and sign up for free! I hope you will join us live.https://bychance.myflodesk.com/1-summerfiresidechat
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60. When Life Feels Messy and Real Talk About Hard Times
In this heartfelt solo episode of By Chance, Elizabeth opens up about the tender reality of being in an emotional in-between space. She had a different topic planned—but instead, she chose to show up exactly as she is. No sugarcoating. No pretending. Just real talk about the loneliness, the inner questioning, and the quiet doubts that surface in the messy middle of life. If you’ve been feeling a little off lately or wondering if you’re doing enough, this episode is here to remind you: you are not alone.You’ll hear:Why life doesn’t always feel like sunshine and joy, even after beautiful experiencesWhat it means to let things be messy instead of trying to fix themHow emotional fog and creative burnout show up (and how to name it)The reality of working from home, running a business, and feeling isolatedWhat small rituals can ground you during tough seasonsWhy rest, prayer, and gentle self-compassion matter more than everA loving reminder that this, too, shall passConnect with Elizabeth: IG: @bychanceavenueStay connected & up to date with all things By ChanceWant to share your story? Apply to be a guest!Mentioned in this episode:After the amazing response to our fireside chat around Mother’s Day, I'm doing a summer series, and I am so excited for this! The theme for this first Fireside Chat is "Life Pivots."
I'm hosting this conversation on Friday, July 11th 5pm Pacific Time, with two special guests who've navigated this terrain. We'll discuss the identity challenges that come with childlessness and how to rebuild a life that feels meaningful when Plan A falls through…And I think it’s conversations like this that our community needs.
Click on the link below to learn more and sign up for free! I hope you will join us live.https://bychance.myflodesk.com/1-summerfiresidechat
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59. Fears About Being Childless I’ve Never Said Out Loud
In today's episode, Elizabeth shares a powerful reflection that surfaced during a recent tapping meditation. As she continues to embrace the transitions of midlife and the complexities of a child-free path, she opens up about the subtle yet profound fears many may carry—ones that often go unspoken. From the fear of being alone to wondering about legacy, invisibility, and connection, Elizabeth gives these emotions a voice in hopes of releasing their quiet grip and creating space for peace, clarity, and possibility.What you’ll learn:What tapping meditation is and why it’s especially powerful for emotional releaseThe surprising fears that surfaced around being child-freeHow acknowledging quiet fears can shift your mindsetWhy giving language to internal emotions can help you move forwardThe beauty of redefining completeness and fulfillmentQuestions answered in this episode:What is tapping meditation (EFT) and how does it work?How do subconscious fears impact healing and growth?What kinds of fears are common for women navigating life without children?Can naming your fears really change how you feel?What does a meaningful, child-free life look like beyond the traditional narrative?Connect with Elizabeth: IG: @bychanceavenueStay connected & up to date with all things By ChanceWant to share your story? Apply to be a guest!Mentioned in this episode:After the amazing response to our fireside chat around Mother’s Day, I'm doing a summer series, and I am so excited for this! The theme for this first Fireside Chat is "Life Pivots."
I'm hosting this conversation on Friday, July 11th 5pm Pacific Time, with two special guests who've navigated this terrain. We'll discuss the identity challenges that come with childlessness and how to rebuild a life that feels meaningful when Plan A falls through…And I think it’s conversations like this that our community needs.
Click on the link below to learn more and sign up for free! I hope you will join us live.https://bychance.myflodesk.com/1-summerfiresidechat
About By Chance Avenue - Sacred Conversations Around Being Childless, by Chance
Hi friend! If you are a woman who does not have kids by chance, not by choice, this message is for you. If you had an inner desire to be a mother but never came to reality, this show is for you. If you got married at a later stage in your life, or if you are single and you never had the chance to even try, this is for you.
If you were a mama at some point and suffered a loss, this is for you too. And if you want to feel like you are a part of a community alongside other women who have walked a similar path, who understand you, who see you and feel you, this is where you belong. This show is called By Chance Podcast, a space for sacred conversations with women who don't have kids by chance, not by choice.
We will have conversations with brave women who share their stories with grit and resilience. We'll also bring on different guests who will help us continue to grow and guide us in our healing journey. I will share with you tools that helped me thrive over the last 20 plus years, even when I battled years of depression and anxiety.
Each week, I will bring you an episode that will be a reminder that our struggles, fears, and joys are universal threads that bind us all together. This show will be heartwarming, vulnerable, fun, and educational. I'm Elizabeth Tiglao Gus, your new friend and podcast host. I am a woman who has overcome 10 years of infertility struggles, including three years of failed adoptions.
So trust me when I say, I see you. I am also a social entrepreneur and a life coach, focusing on helping women thrive rather than just survive. I help women who are ready to transform their lives, empower themselves to live with purpose and radical self love. If you are ready to be part of this community, come with me.
Together let's celebrate life and being a woman without being defined by the rule of motherhood. And my hope is that you will feel seen, heard, and feel less alone when you tune in. Now it's time. Let's go. Let's go.
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