Hi Claudia thank you for sharing your thoughts on having children. As a childfree woman myself it’s soo nice to see another woman especially one whose living an inspired life, speak on this topic and hold similar views as me. I too think it’s a beautiful experience for others but as you said we have the self awareness to know that having children is not personally for us. Sometimes I do wish there were more childfree women in the public eye voicing their views so I’m glad you shared, even in the face of possible judgment.
I am so happy you are here and thank you for sharing a bit about you and your experience with not having children in this world. It can feel a bit lonely at times and the judgment can be harsh. But as you said, we knew that having children was not for us, and that is just as ok as knowing you want children. Sending a big hug your way and hope you are having a wonderful week so far xx
Love your view on being childless. Very unfair for other women to judge. Perhaps they’re jealous & projecting. I’m 31 & at that crossroad. To be fulfilled without relying on another is very strong & more should look at what is truly best for them & not follow the norm aimlessly. I think this generation I’m in is becoming more aware of this
Hi Katie, thank you for your kind comment, I loved reading it. You are lucky to have the self-awareness and maturity to really think about where you want you live to go. Regardless of what you choose, I hope you will feel fulfilled and happy. xx
My beautiful sister because that’s how I feel about you because our lives are very similar that I’ve never met anybody that has gone what we went through . I come from a dysfunctional family where I had an abusive mother it was so bad that it has scarred me . We started talking when I was in my thirties and she never apologized to me. Because of everything I went through I was so insecure and made bad choices. Always searching for someone to live me and I allowed abusive people to take advantage of my kind heart . I forgive her because it’s the way I am always forgiving everyone. I too decided not to have any children . Never felt the urge to be a mother. And I have no regrets. People can be mean they don’t understand that life’s priority isn’t just having children. And with todays society I’m happy with my choice. My family and I are closer now but when there’s damage it’s tough. Then come to our hubbys again we are very similar we’ve already discussed that. I’m going through a phase with him we love each other very much but sometimes he does stupidity I guess it’s an age thing or maybe just his character . But me being me I accept and am loving and it works I hope forever. I hope your feeling better I love you and I really enjoyed this video ❤️❤️
Beautiful Voula, it just shows you that family is what we create, as I feel much closer to you than I do to my biological sister. I am so sorry, to hear you grew up in a dysfunctional family as well, but you turned out to be a beautiful, compassionate, strong and resilient woman anyone is lucky to have in their lives. I am also sorry to hear you are going through a bit of a ruff patch with your hubby and I hope the two of you will figure it out. He too is very lucky to have you in his live I am very happy you are here and am sending you the biggest hug xx
I agree completely with how you described the dynamics with your mother. We all make mistakes, but when we don't acknowledge them, we're bound to keep repeating them in some form. In terms of harm to others, her mistake was huge. Yes, dear Claudia, you deserve better :)
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@@stevenhendric4119 Hi Steven, thank you for your lovely comment. I am not sure if you are asking me or Laurie, but I am originally from Germany, living in Paris, France at the moment. I hope you will have a wonderful week, thank you for being here.xx
Such soul-baring answers Claudia. I completely understand your decision to not have children . There is no law or rule that every woman should bear children in this world and I can’t believe others would criticize that personal decision , it really is none of their business ! I didn’t want children either , until my second marriage my husband had a child and I suddenly had a desire to have one . It is very sad the way your mom sees things and I commend you for your strength to go on positive and strong and you are that way because of your self - love , your healthy ways that you take care of your body the way you do . You are an inspiration to all your viewers and I love to keep learning from you ! Have a great week xoxo
Sue, your thoughtful, kind comments never fail to put a smile on my face. Thank you! And thank you for sharing a bit more about yourself and how your desire to have children changed with your second marriage. Your kids are very lucky to have such a wonderful mom. I was married before, and my ex really wanted children. Back then I thought maybe I can just do it for him, but my heart really was never fully in it. I am so appreciative of you and all your love and support and hope you are having a wonderful week so far xx
I don’t think it’s selfish to not have children. It’s so irritating to me that others stand in judgement- raising kids is very hard work. Well doing it properly is - it’s easy to fob kids off to child care all day etc. it’s a long discussion but I admire you for not having children & not feeling you need to do what others think one has to do. Would love a video on living in Paris. Look after yourself sending love, hugs & blessings 🌺
Adele, it is lovely to hear from you, thank you for your kind comment. I agree, it is very hard work to raise children well, and one that should not be taken easily. I will work on the Paris video :). Thank you for being here, I so appreciate you and all your love and support xx
Hi Claudia - I did exactly what you did... went from reading news periodically throughout the day and being so anxious and depressed from it... to limiting the news both in how often and how much I choose to digest... works quite well for me, too.
I have 2 adult kids 27 and 24, they are amazing I adore them and we have an amazing relationship. That said, I advise them to think a million times if they really really want children because I personally think having children IS selfish, and it's not the way around. Women should be free to pursue whatever they want, career, traveling, freedom, or whatever, instead of being socially pressured to have kids. Society should flip the question and ask: are we entitled to bring humans to life to face.... life??
Muriel. I loved reading your comment and learning a bit more about you. Your children are very lucky to have such a thoughtful, empowering mother. And I so agree with you, at this point, with the state our planet is in, we might have to flip the question. Thank you for being here, I hope you are having a wonderful week so far xx
As a homeschooling mom of 5, calling me selfish when infact I have given up MUCH for the children I love is mind-boggling. If I was truly selfish, I would give them up for my own ambitions. Instead, I give my life to raise them and prepare them for adult life *without* me. You and I will both be elderly, living our own lives with child free homes. The difference is my *unselfishness* will be rewarded with seeing my children and their children thrive and knowing this will live on long after I'm gone. This is true love, which is unselfish to the point of self sacrifice.
Thank you so much for saying this Muriel! So many people do not think this way but I do! I think it is selfish to have children and completely control their lives.
Hi Claudia, I rarely post but I felt It was a good time , as your video today hit the spot, I have come to be in this club of women our lives are very parallel with regards to children, and our place in the world, and our reaction to social events and how we are affected , yes this past years seems it goes from bad to worse and what I had very much settled in my 20’s is again causing anxiety great sadness and hopelessness, if you look for the good it becomes apparent and balances the horrible things that are always happening weather I immerse myself in information or just keep an eye on events set boundaries for myself and take action in my small way, so 👍 positives find you if you are open to it, I had a beat down yesterday that was building up, and today I found your video in my recommendations! I think this way and a reminder came to me, down to the hrt, coincidence? I don’t think so, thank you every single aspect you touched on today including the mother, and even a passive aggressive relationship w my sister I love them both and for my well-being I have to find my peace and keep some boundaries weather they like it or not(not) yes I did the work, the blaming the victim is a narcissistic trait, totally relate (but for Devine grace I was not abused, but the relationship with both turns abusive the minute I let my guard down, it’s exhausting most times, Iur interactions always start out lovely and then a sudden twist, I exit quickly and give myself permission to do so, then I avoid them until they decide to be nice, it’s always a trap but I do take the good moment and turn run as soon as the comment the face hits that turning point, it dies drive them both crazy it’s not healthy, they will never change that is their choice, I will always love them that’s my choice) It’s too much writing for a post but it may help someone, like this video helped me today… namaste
I am so very happy you are here and than you for sharing a bit about yourself and the live you have lived up to now. It sounds like we do have many parallels and I am so happy to hear about your exhausting relationship with both, your mother and your sister. However, it sounds as if you have done a lot of wonderful healing around it, and while still not easy, you have found a way to be with them. I am sorry to hear that other issues you thought you. had resolved in your 20's are causing you more sadness now. Sometime I believe these things come back around for us to have another chance to heal them further, sort of like a gift, but not an easy one of course. I am very happy that you decided to leave a comment and I am very happy you are here and I look forward to reading more of your thoughtful comments Lots of love xx
I am 35 and happily child free with one fur baby! I have known since I was 9 years old I didn't want to have kids. I remember telling my mom that at that age and she brushed me off and told me I would change my mind. People have been telling me that for 20 years now and it still hasn't happened. Very excited to be an aunt though.
Hi Gabrielle, thank you for being here and sharing a bit about yourself. It sounds like you are perfectly happy. Being an aunt and having your fur baby might be a great balance. Wishing you a wonderful day xx
Dear Claudia- thank you for your openness and honesty. We have a lot in common as far as our decision to not have children and also the issues with our mother. I can relate so much as I too decided years ago that I didn't want that toxic relationship with her. Her lack of self awareness and lack of remorse for the pain she caused with her bad decisions, were just too much so I removed her from my life. I understand you sooo much!!
Dear Erika, I am so very sorry to hear you had a similar relationship with your mom. You deserved so much more! But, by removing her from your life, you are giving yourself the love she was not capable of giving you, and that is huge! I am very happy you are here and am sending you a huge hug xx
I think its great that you knew you didn't want children and therefore didn't. My best friend feels the same. It is very life all encompassing to have children. If a woman doesn't want that she shouldn't.
Hi Claudia, I recently came upon one of your skincare videos. I subscribed to your channel, and just received so much more. Thank you for your candid, gracious, vulnerable sharing. Your reflections on your relationship with your mother especially resonated. Blessings on your journey!
Selene, I am so happy you are here! Thank you for your lovely comment. While I am glad to hear that this video was helpful, I am sorry that your relationship with your mom is a complicated one as well. I am wishing you many blessings on your journey as well and am looking forward to reading more of your thoughtful comments xx
Hi Claudia. I found your channel recently and I’ve been binge watching because I’m hope recuperating from surgery. It’s like finding a kindred spirit. You exude such honesty, transparency and warmth. I could listen to you all day. I’m truly sorry that you endured such abuse from your mother. Although my mother didn’t ‘abuse’ me, she never did show any love or made me feel wanted. I served a purpose and I fulfilled that purpose😔. Thank you for sharing.
Hi, thank you so much for being here and for your very thoughtful and kind comment. I am sorry to hear, that you too grew up without the love you deserved, but I can tell you turned into a loving, compassionate, beautiful woman regardless. I am very happy you are here and wish you a speedy recovery from your surgery xx
Dear Claudia, thank you for taking time to answer my question. I really appreciate you. Also, I wanted to let you know that I was very touched hearing the story about your mother. I am glad you have set boundaries to keep yourself safe and loved and still showing kindness and mercy towards her during your recent interactions. You are a strong and beautiful soul. You are still very hopeful and positive and maybe one day she will take accountability for her actions and if not at least you tried to keep the door open in the distance for her to use to gain your love and trust. You also mention wanting to know how some of us cope with worldly and daily stress and negativity during our generation. I must say that the only thing that has worked for me has been my spirituality and closeness to God. My faith keeps me motivated to keep going without losing hope...I pray much, attend religious services and trust that God has a plan for each and everyone of us and since this life is very temporary I remind myself to do the best to help others and hope for the best the best with right intention and in knowing that the outcome is in God's hands. Love always, Annie
Sweet Annie, thank you for asking such a great question, I hope the answer was helpful. And thank you for your very kind words! It was a real pleasure reading your comment and learning a bit more about you. It is lovely to hear how much your faith helps you and keeps you positive and grounded. I can tell in the conversations I have with you, what a compassionate woman you are! I do not consider myself religious, but I def. believe in a higher power and like you believe that there is a plan for all of us and a reason for things, even if at the moment the reason seems impossible. Sending much love your way, I am really happy you are here, Annie xx
I so look forward to your videos. You’re a very special lady. And after hearing the story of your childhood and all you’ve been through, that only cements what a unique woman you are. It’s quite rare to feel a connection to someone on social media, yet somehow you manage it effortlessly, look forward to your next video. Xx
Matthew, your sweet, thoughtful comment put a smile on my face. Thank you! I am so happy to hear that you are looking forward to the videos and feel a connection, it really means a lot to me. And I am really happy you are here xx
Dear Claudia, So much of your talk resonated with me and I sincerely thank you for being part of my life! I grew up with an Aunt and Grandmother and my relationship with my Mom was sometimes strained. What helped me was knowing she was sick and had her own demons and deep down did the best she could at that time. She has since passed and we had many good and sweet times together as she was a kind and loving person. Maybe one day your mother will be open to getting help and face the truth. As for having children, it was never a goal. My husband and I moved from NY to CA and were married 11 years before we had our son. He is my everything now. I've never been a planner per se either, but have always tried to follow my instincts and that has served me well. Hoping to embark on a third chapter as my work life is in flux. You continue to inspire me and so glad we "met" . Blessings and love! xo
Sweet, beautiful Christine, first off I am so happy we "met" as well and that you are part of my life. Reading your lovely comments is always a joy and I feel that with each one I get to know you a bit better. Thank you for sharing a bit more about your life and how you got to be a mom. Your son is very lucky to have you! I am sorry to hear you had a difficult relationship with your mom as well, but glad to hear that you were able to have some good times as well. I am sending you the biggest hug and hope you know how much I appreciate you xx
Thank you for touching the topic of been a child free woman. I am almost 99% sure I also want that but, I love to hear woman like you that had made that decision and share their experiences. Hopefully you can make a more in depth video about what things helped you clarify your decision. Thank you!!!
Hi Kimberly, I am really happy you are here. Yes, I can def. make a more in depth video on it. I think the reasons why have changed over the years. I think what helped me clarify my decision most, is knowing in my gut that it was not something I desired, or that it was not my calling. I hope you will be happy with whatever decision you make and live full of joy and happiness xx
Merci, merci charmante Claudia! d'avoir répondu à ma question en toute honnêteté ,(çà m'a fait vraiment plaisir) j'aime ta réponse, si tolérante, si bienveillante que je partage bien sûr! Oui la France est ouverte d'esprit, reste encore ce tabou "chez certaines femmes" nous devrions accepter nos différences, tant pis j'assume! Merci aussi d'avoir fait la comparaison entre les états unis et les européens j'ai appris des choses. Tu parais sensible est forte en même temps et tout cela vient de notre vécu. Pleins de belles choses pour toi. Belle journée à toi F
Douce Farah, c'était une si bonne question à poser ! Merci. Comme c'est triste qu'en 2022, nous, les femmes, devons encore nous soucier des choix que nous faisons avec nos corps et nos vies ?! Merci également, comme toujours, pour votre très gentil commentaire. C'est toujours un plaisir de vous entendre et de lire vos commentaires avisés. J'espére que vous passez une bonne semaine xx PS Je suis vraiment désolé si j'ai mal prononcé votre nom
@@claudiaglows Voilà pourquoi nous ne devons pas être entourés de "parasites" et être se que nous sommes! Pas de souci pour mon prénom c'était trop mignon! Belle journée à toi F
Claudia-thank you so much for the thoughtful response to my question. Such a great answer, and something that I absolutely can relate to. I think the way you described it perfectly captures one of the most prevailing differences - the focus on the individual in the United States, and a bit more of a collective approach in much of Western Europe. I did not mean to oversimplify by asking about “Western Europe” but felt I would be a little bit selfish asking you to explain your favorite aspects of each country 😉. I’ve spent a good amount of time in Europe, East and West, and my favorite part of the people as a whole (if I can be so general) is the authenticity. Strangers may not always smile at one another, or ask “how are you doing?!” to everyone they pass on the street, but when they DO ask, it comes from a place of genuine curiosity/care. I feel that in the United States, we are expected to smile at everyone, and constantly prove that we are OK. It can be exhausting keeping up with that façade. I don’t feel that same pressure when I am in Europe, for the most part. Always SO good to see you and hear your voice, Claudia. Sending you a huge hug. 🧡Joey
Hi Joey, it is great to hear from you and thank you for asking such an amazing question. You know, what you just said really rang true for me as well. When I first moved to the US I thought "wow, people are nice" until I figured out that the "how is it going" is not really a question but just something to say and no one really cares. You are so right, in Europe, esp. the 3 places I have lived, we are a bit more reserved, but when we stop and ask how you are, we really want to know. That is actually something I also very much appreciate. Though, at times, esp. in winter, when people are grumpy and no one smiles, I miss the "how is it going" with a smile :). But you are right, it can be exhausting to always smile and portray happiness. And I am very sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable by saying we can not throw all of western Europe in one pot. You def. did not oversimplify things, I had just come from Germany and was reminded how different the country I grew up in is from the one I live in now, even though they border on each other :) Sending a big hug your way Joey, I am so happy you are here xx
@@claudiaglows it seems like we are totally on the same page with this! I think that anyone who has spent extensive time in both regions can attest to this. It’s funny because when I was younger, I think I was better suited for the American “style,” but as I’ve gotten older, I find that I am craving authenticity in people SO much more. I find that it’s hard to find truly authentic people. Sometimes I wonder if Europe is a better fit for me,in some ways, at this stage of my life. I think the authenticity you exude is part of the reason so many people are drawn to you, Claudia. I mean that with all of my heart! There is no need to apologize! I wasn’t offended at all; I completely understood what you meant ❤.
Joey, I can completely understand and feel the same way. Are you able to move to Europe? If so, what country would you like to live in? Thank you for your very kind words! I truly appreciate you and always enjoy our exchanges! xx
I could see how hard it was to talk about your mother. I had a very troubled relationship with mine and I know she'll never acknowledge that pain. Just know you're not alone and it's only made you a kinder, stronger person.
Hi Erica, thank you for your lovely, thoughtful comment. I am very sorry to hear you had a troubled relationship with your mom as well! But I can tell it has made you a very compassionate, uplifting and kind woman. I am very happy you are here, Erica xx
Thank you for your honesty, and willing to discuss things that so many want to hide from. Many woman who were abused as children, are then made to feel like it was their fault. You and others then go on to feel unlovable, and self inflict pain on themselves. Getting help (therapy) was very wise, but not all do. Again thank you for speaking of this, I hope it helps those who do feel guilt and shame, that is not theirs to carry.
Thank you for your very kind and thoughtful comment, Nancy! You are so right, this is not our shame or guilt to carry and I hope that many who have been through similar abuse know so as well I am very happy you are here and hope you are having a good week xx
I am in Australia I have 2 daughters the older one decided at a very young age (15) she did not want children the other one has had 6 children Lol and my older daughter was called selfish as and people always said oh you will change your mind but she never did she is 50 this year and does not regret her choice, love your videos Xxx
Hi Carol, thank you so much for being here and for your kind comment. Interesting that your girls went such different directions regarding having children. I am glad to hear that your oldest does not regret her choice and is happy. And I am happy you got to have 6 grandchildren, which are lucky to have such a lovely grandma Wishing you a wonderful day, I am really happy you are here xx
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Hi Susan, as always, it is great to hear from you. Thank you so much for the protein powder recommendations, your afternoon pick me up sounds delicious. And thank you for your very kind words! I am so appreciative of you and all your love and support xx
My respect for you grows more with every video. You approach issues with such compassion and integrity. Yes, you do deserve ALL the good things! Perhaps one day there will be reconciliation with your mother ( and maybe your sister). But if not, I'm so glad you are surrounded by people who love you. Sending you much love. XXOO
Debbie, your kind comment warmed my heart, thank you! I am so very happy you are part of this little RUclips family and hope you are having a wonderful week xx
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Hi Claudia! Nulliparous ladies unite...I was horrified and completely averse to the idea of having children from the time I was a young child. When I was about four years old, since I had a bad feeling that having kids was a requirement (though I couldn't figure out what the punishment would be for disobeying this requirement), I asked my parents "if it was allowed" for me not to have kids. My extended family was in the room -- the adults looked at each other and my mom said, "No, you don't have to if you don't want to." I was so relieved. Then I asked if I had to get married if I didn't want to, and I got the same answer. Then, for complete clarity, I asked if I could get married but just not have kids. Anyhoo, for whatever reason, I have gone through life without much social resistance to my joyful childlessness. There have been only two people who've given me attitude or tried to fight my position -- both of them were women who had just met me and were ostensibly retrograde and intellectually vacant. I find it appalling that anyone would judge a person to be selfish for not wishing to bring new human life to this world -- it is usually quite the opposite: no one ever gets asked if they want to be born, so anyone who decides they want a kid is doing it to fulfill their own selfish desires or they're submitting to some external agency that has nothing to do with the consciousness of the baby; furthermore, the world is overpopulated and climate change is ruining the planet -- I know several women who wanted to have kids, but elected not to solely for this reason. It is reprehensible to me that having kids continues to be perceived as a default life path when doing so often entails sidelining or completely obliterating other opportunities that could very well serve humanity far more than being a parent. I posted this interesting article on my Facebook the other day: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/202001/21-truths-about-people-who-dont-have-children?fbclid=IwAR00xMGdb0LvecxAtcmygR-Yn5rbXWW7ORSLIH6ExldyfyvBVphSHH_1W8E
Seraphina, I absolutely loved reading your thoughtful comment as well as learning some about your upbringing and the way you decided to live your life. You are very lucky to have had so much support regarding the decisions you made. However, this support and acceptance should be the norm. We should feel free to do whatever we feel is not harming others or the planet. And you are so right, the planet can not sustain this trend of overpopulation and climate change, yet we are just plucking right along. Thank you for sharing your article with us as well, I am very much looking forward to reading it. I am very happy you are here and am sending a big hug your way xx
Hi Claudia, thank you so much for answering my question. It’s definitely not an easy topic, and because of that, it is a topic that is not often discussed. I know I have never had an open conversation about this topic, and I would probably benefit if I did. Thank you for sharing, I know your response will help many, including myself. I also am like you in that I never wanted children. I find it strange that society judges us harshly for it. Protein powder: I like Plant Fusion complete protein, natural - no stevia, it is vegan. I don’t use this as my main protein source, only in a supplemental way. I like that it is plain as I prefer the natural ingredients of my smoothie to shine, for me that is cacao and fresh ginger. Thank you so much for your wonderful, open, and frank videos. I know they help many!
Salut mon ami, thank you for asking such a great (if difficult) question. I am sorry to hear this is a subject that is dear to your heart as well and I hope you know I am always available if you ever want to have a conversation about it. Thank you for the suggestion for the protein powder, I will def give it a try xx
I love your explanation of the differences between Europe and USA. I so agree with you. I was born in Canada (parents from Holland), lived in Italy (husband in Military), travelled many times to Europe (relatives live there), and lived in the USA most of my life (moved to USA at 13). I can honestly say whenever I cross the border from Canada to the USA there is a complete energy shift. I cannot explain it, but it is this total independent sense of freedom. Canada is very similar to Europe and I feel they focus on safety and government. Anyway, I hope each country can keep their uniqueness because that is what makes them special. I believe eventually we all will evolve into being completely independent and self sovereign, as we were originally intended. Anyway thank you for having such an educational and inspiring channel. By the way, Europe has the BEST food and wine hands down ...no question! ...lol....Cheers.
Thank you for your very kind and thoughtful comment. It sounds like you have lived quite the exciting life so far and have gotten to experience a great deal of what other cultures have to offer. I agree, I hope all these countries keep keep their uniqueness. And yes, Europe has some amazing food! Wishing you a wonderful week, thank you for being here xx
Very wise advice about exercise and motivation regarding it, Claudia. I give up very easily especially when life is busy and exercise moves down the priority list. I have tried weights, hoola hooping, brisk walking etc but I give up quickly. At the moment I am enjoying mobility stretches for my body and like you, I motivate myself because I want to have flexible joints and an upright posture and strong muscles as I age. Just bought myself a yoga mat. Exercise at home can be fun and efficient when I am watching lovely youtube videos like yours while doing them. :)
I am glad to hear you keep getting back to it, even if you at times do not make exercise a priority. You are so right, exercise at home can be very fun and I am proud of you for always getting back into movement. xx
Hi Claudia, thank you for sharing! I’m sure it wasn’t easy, but you’re helping so many of us. You’re a lovely human. Although we’ve never met, in my head we’re good friends! 🤗 🤣
Hi Marie, thank you for your very kind comment and for considering me a good friend, that really means a lot to me and warms my heart! I am very happy you are here, Marie and hope you will have a beautiful weekend xx
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Claudia, I love you even more after listening to this video. You are such an inspiration and I'm blessed that I ran across you here on RUclips. You have helped me more than I can say here❣️ Thank you beautiful Claudia.
Beautiful Tina, I feel very blessed to "know" you as well and I am so very grateful for you and all your love and support. Reading your comments always warms my heart, thank you xx
Claudia. Thank you for sharing everything with us. As you may recall I have 3 daughters. 1 has followed her father in his immense hatred of me and she has shut me out of her life . My phone has been blowing up because she got engaged and course I didn't know until people started contacting me. As you told your story I started crying. I have a living child who I am dead to I'm gutted. But I have 2 others 1 especially who needs me. So I live for that May you always be happy and blessed
Melinda, I am so very sorry to hear about your falling out with your daughter, I can only imagine how much that must hurt you. That it does hurt you so much, shows what a wonderful mother you are! I hope that with time the two of you will find your way back to each other. I am sending a huge hug your way xx
@@claudiaglows thank you. I struggled with infertility and struggled to put them through private schools and that's the thanks . But I'll soldier on. Hugs my friend
Tks. The same here. 43 and never wanted .. life is made of choices so ... I think it's living day by day proud with the decision we made and live the more healthy and enjoyable life. For me sports and play music are and will be the better way to live the next year's. Kiss for you. 💋
Hi Claudia, so nice to listen to this Q & A, i really enjoy it. :) When the words 'City of Love' were spoken, I find myself suddenly remember an Asian lady on Instagram who just lost everything a week ago. She moved and lives in Paris for a while now but her apartment was broken into and she lost everything. The only thing that is left is her traumatized cat but she is so glad he is fine. What an awful thing to experience for her. I don't really know why I am sharing this but City of Love is just so hard to hear suddenly thinking of someone who has just experienced this in Paris.
What a horrible thing to happen to this poor woman! I am glad she still has her cat. And yes, this is unfortunately not just the city of love, but crime happens here like everywhere else. I am happy you are here, Amalie and hope you will have a wonderful weekend xx
Such an amazing “life” discussion packed into this one video it required a re-watch and some introspection on my part. I find your perspectives so helpful for examining my own. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed listening more than once 💜
Thank you for for being so open and vulnerable about your mother. I'm so sorry you went through those experiences Claudia. I can't imagine. I'm sure someone out there has been through something similar and can probably relate. You being open about it and discussing how you handled things will be an inspiration to others. I would have handled the conversation with your mother in the same way. I send prayers to your mother as she needs it. And big hugs to you my friend. I'm so glad you got help to handle such a difficult experience. 😘♥️
Thank you for your very kind words, Jodylynn! I have actually been thinking about you a lot and hope things are well and you are fully recovered. Sending a big hug right back your way, I am very happy to "know" you! xx
I am in the ignorant and happy camp. I am married and my husband keeps up with the news so I figure he will tell me if if there was something I need to know about. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and perspective with us. You are very wise. 😍
Hi Adele, welcome to my camp ;). Same here, I get the news I need to know from my husband. But often I have to tell him not to tell me too much. Thank you for being here and for your kind comment. I hope you are having a wonderful week so far xx
Hi Sarah, thank you so much for being here! I am on it, it will be a fun video to make :) I am really happy you are here, Sarah and I hope you will have a great weekend xx
Good evening, beautiful Claudia! Thank you for answering my question :-) I can assure you that you do make a difference in the world, you inspire me greatly, and I'm sure many others here, with your integrity and kindheartedness. Since I started watching your videos, you also motivated me to take better care of my body and be kinder to myself. I have a similar approach to watching the news, however, it was really hard for the past few months, since the war is happening so close to my home country and I have been scared of what's going to happen next. It's also difficult to avoid this topic when talking to family members as it affects some of them directly. Thank you so much for sharing the story about the relationship with your mother and how you're navigating it, it gave me a lot to think about. Sending best wishes to you, your husband and Sam ❤
Adele, first off, thank you for asking such a great question. Second, I am so glad to hear that my videos motivate you to take better care of your body and be kinder to yourself. Reading that put a big smile on my face. I am very sorry however to hear that the war is so close to your home country. May I ask where you live? It is very scary and very sad and I can just imagine it being almost impossible to not be anxious around it. At times I think we, here in France do not live far away, yet live here goes on as usual which seems very bizarre and almost unreal. I am sending a very big hug your way and hope you and your loved ones will be safe xx
@@claudiaglows I live in England but most of my family and friends are in Poland, and some of them live close to the eastern border. It's really heartbreaking, the last thing the world needed was yet another war. But apart from talking to my loved ones, I really try to avoid this topic and I agree with you that rather than worrying about things we can't change, we should try to live a good and happy life. Especially that many people don't have that opportunity right now. Thank you for kind reply 💗
@@Agatambffhjgffvc I am glad to hear you are somewhat, if only physically, removed from it. But I can only imagine how scary it must be for your family and friends living so close to it. You are so right, this is the last thing the world needed and I truly hope it will end soon. Sending a very big hug your way xx
Claudia, we do love you and you have helped so many of us. I look forward to every video. I always learn something and feel better after watching your channel. I find your voice very soothing. Your beauty routines and fitness routines are a great inspiration as well!!!
Beth, your lovely comment warmed my heart. Thank you! I am so happy to hear that my videos have been enjoyable and helpful to you. And I am so happy you are here! Lots of love xx
I have just started watching your videos and am so appreciative of your openness and I absolutely love you and the doctor that helped you get your hormones taken care of. That is where I am at in my journey. The reason I am commenting; however, is the topic of having children. We need to support each other regardless of that choice, and having children is not what every woman is programmed to do with her existence. I never thought I wanted to have children either. I ended up having two children and I am happy with my journey, but I think my life could have been just as content if I hadn't. You are making a difference and I hope that your life is filled with contentment and peace. Having children does not necessarily fulfill that. You now have an extention of yourself out there in the world and you always feel vulnerable. You sacrifice whether you want to or not, but I do not think women who chose not to have children are selfish. I think people who have children and don't sacrifice are selfish, because they signed up for it. Your legacy is how you help so many by sharing your knowledge and your journey. That is what is so wonderful about today's social media. I also have a youtube channel and I think this is a wonderful way for us to leave our legacy and make a difference. God bless you!
Hi Angie, I am really happy you are here and I loved reading your thoughtful comment. You are so right, we need to support each other regardless of which choices we make. I am glad for you, having children was something that worked, even though you did not want them at first. Your kids are lucky to have such a wonderful mom! Btw, I just subscribed to your channel and am very much looking forward to watching your videos and getting to know you a bit better. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, thank you for your kind words xx
@@claudiaglows well thank you!! I am very much a newbie and have started with hair, makeup and skincare, but I definitely want to create a platform to discuss menopause. I was just in a clinic a couple days ago to get my blood work done and this clinic does the testosterone pellets. I am so glad I went down the youtube rabbit hole, because what they were telling me just didn't sound right and I found a lot of comments from women who did not have a good experience and it even created more problems. I am now researching menopause specialists in my area, but I very much may want to reach out to your doc. I was so glad to stumble onto your channel!!
@@AngiedeHerreraWhite4053 I am so glad you did not go the pellet route. I hope you will find someone in your area who will listen and help. If not, please know you can always reach out to Dr Mathis. He is so passionate about helping women and I know he would love to talk to you. Please keep me posted and let me know if I can help with anything. xx
I use the sunwarrior proteins. They are plant based and i like them. I used to take Metformin for a long time. I had pcos. It really helped!! The only downfall was it was making me feel tired. I have my little Bono sick... I will send you details!!! Here in Greece not having children is also a taboo. Love you!!!!
Hi gorgeous, first off I am very sorry to hear about your baby being sick. I hope Bono will fell better very soon, please keep me posted. Thank you for the protein powder suggestion. I have used Sunwarrior in the past and really like it. I am sorry to hear that Greece feels the same way about women not having children. Sending much love your way xx
Dear Claudia, thank you for sharing with us, even answers to difficult questions :-). You are a beautiful being, it is always so calming and uplifting watching your video :-). Take care and enjoy the city of love!
Hi gorgeous, thank you for your lovely comment. I hope we can do our phone call sometime soon so I get to learn a bit more about you as well. In the meantime I am sending a big hug your way and hope you are enjoying your fall xx
Thank you for addressing my questions 💋💚 it is true we don’t have the studies comparing Metformin and Ozempic. Will be an interesting comparison as they work in a similar way and both are very effective.
@@claudiaglows yes I take both. I’ve lost 8kgs with 8 more to go to hopefully see my abs again. My blood sugar and cholesterol is now low of normal and I feel amazing. I also take NMN ☺️ I’m peri menopausal and just turned 50. Thanks for sharing all this information on your channel
Thank you for sharing! I stopped watching the news as it is all doom and gloom. It would be nice to see some good news but I guess that doesn’t attract viewers. It is depressing when all you hear is the bad stuff. I have kids and grandkids and they are a blessing to me BUT not everyone feels that way and that’s ok. We are all entitled to live our life as we see fit and no one should judge someone else’s decisions. I am so sorry about how things turned out with your mom but I can see why you are keeping your distance. I am sure it is difficult to talk about. Your mother was suppose to protect you and she failed you. Hard to trust after that. You are an amazing human being with such a kind heart. ❤️
Debbie, it is always such a joy to read your thoughtful comments! Thank you for your kind words. You are right, it would be so nice to see good new, but it probably would not sell. Though you and I would watch it :). I am very happy you are here and so appreciate all your love and support Have a wonderful week, I hope the weather in Canada is as lovely as it is in Europe right now xx
Hi Claudia just stopped in to say hello great q&a here quite some powerful personal information shared with everyone I take my hat off to you 😉 your lookin great 👍 bye the way allways injoy your utube videos stay well god bless 🥰💋
Also, Vegansmart by Naturade the all-in-one Nutritional Shake is my favorite protein powder! I've tried many and they were horrible. But this is a good one!
Hi Claudia.You are beautiful person in & out❤️🙏I am learning from you a lot over the years. I had a sculpta on my face so can I use LED light? I use omnilax every other day my skin care routine.is that ok? Thank you
Thank you for your very lovely comment! I am so happy to hear that my videos have been somewhat helpful to you and yes, you can absolutely use LED light therapy after having had sculptra. How do you like your sulptra results? xx
I no longer set 5-year goals. Can you imagine anyone who set a 5-year goal to travel the world in 2015? I set 6-month goals and that is it! I hear you on the changes from covid. I'm a health/fitness coach and product specialist for a big company but I was a certified Zumba teacher and low impact aerobics instructor for years. I was only doing that as a side gig when Covid hit. No more. Too risky. You seem like you live such a glamorous and cultured life! I think it is fabulous to be unique! Quality of life and health and spirit is where it is at. No matter where you live or who you live with! I'm so sad to hear about your Mom. I agree with you 100%.
Hi gorgeous, thank you for your lovely and thoughtful comment. I agree, setting long term goals, esp. in the world we currently live in, could be somewhat frustrating. I like your 6 months goal setting! I am sorry to hear your work has changed to. I think people have also realised that they do not have to spend money to work out, but they can just do it at home with RUclips. I do miss training people though, and I bet you do as well. Thank you for your very kind words. I am not sure how glamorous my life is, but I agree, it is great to be unique. You are a unique and beautiful soul and I am really happy you are here xx
@ Claudia Glows Awwwww🥰I loved this so much! Thank you for sharing, I could listen all day! I loved the 'I' vs 'We' story, I can see that! And, I lost our last thread, but Yes, we need to catch up! I will reach out! Hope it's a lovely weekend for you, my Beautiful friend!🌬️🎈🤍❤️ Xo 💋
Hi gorgeous, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was just watching your video on being hacked. I am sorry that happened to you but so glad you are back. I loved that you talked about the physiological aspect as well, very helpful! Wishing you a beautiful weekend, and no more getting hacked xx
I love and agree with your take on the news. I try to not be too informed because there is nothing I can do about most of it and it gets depressing. 🤪 And I agree with your views on so much. You see things in a very similar way that I do.
Hi Rosie, thank you for your kind comment. I def. think you are right and my mother is a narcissist. I am sorry you have had a similar experience. Wishing you a very happy new year x
I feel so sad that your mum still reserves blame in her heart towards you. You and your sister were young. Yes she must be quite broken and needy herself but she is still the mum and should do what she could to protect two little innocent children. It breaks my heart hearing what you said. I pray that all your hearts will heal and that she will also heal and come to a true realization of her own actions.
Hello! I feel compelled to share my thoughts on having children and the "selfish" argument. In my opinion, the only reason anyone should ever have children is because they want children with their whole heart, more than anything else in this world. Because every child should be wanted, loved, and absolutely adored by their parents. Therefore, if someone wants children more than anything else and has them, they have children for the selfish reason that they wanted children so badly. And that is how it should be. To decide not to have children because we do not feel able to prioritize children over everything else in our lives is not selfish-- it's responsible. Children deserve better than "I guess I should have some because everyone else is having kids..." The best parents have children for selfish reasons. The rest of us who are not fully committed to wanting children with all of our hearts should not feel pressured to bring more children into this already overpopulated world. I commend you for making the decision that was best for you, just as I commend women for choosing to have children when that is best for them. But let's stop calling the childless by choice "selfish" once and for all. Love your channel, Claudia! ❤
Fiona, I really enjoyed reading your thoughtful comment and I could not agree with you more! Children should be loved, adored and prioritised, but knowing that we might not be willing to do so is responsible, not selfish, esp. in a world that is overpopulated and full of children ( and adults) who did not get the love and attention they deserved. I am very happy you are here and hope you will have a wonderful week. xx
Having children is a choice...not a requirement. I never had a desire to be pregnant and give birth...its sounds awful. I knew from a young age that I did not want children. I'm 49 years old and my husband and I are not missing anything in our lives and we are perfectly happy. I cant understand why people think its selfish not to have children...that makes no sense to me. It is NO ONE'S business why people don't have children.
Hi, I am happy you are here and so agree, it really is no ones business, nor is it selfish. I am glad to hear you and your husband are happy and are not missing anything. We feel the same way, our fur baby is all we need :) Wishing you a beautiful weekend xx
I want to say that yes nasolabial folds are normal but with ageing they actually are not dynamic anymore, they become static and do make us look aged. They are like huge folds or huge wrinkles i call them...as the cheeks descend and fold over. I wanted Sculptra done with the nasolabial area but my doctor refused to do it to that area. Did you do Sculptra at the nasolabial fold, Claudia? In the end, I took the doctor's advice and had filler done, in a lighthanded manner. I do look better and do love the result so far. I was really scared about filler to the nasolabial area as I have heard of it looking weird when we animate but thankfully I seem to look ok.
I had the sculptra in my lower cheeks and a tiny bit in the upper checks and temples, but not nasolabial folds. I am glad to hear you are liking your results with the filler xx
Hi, in one video you mentioned that you bought 10 pieces of a third in Italy. Did you use it after expiration, or did you buy it with a 10-year consumption? Thank you very much for your answer
A question about microneedling, Claudia... is there a frequency that you use eg every how many weeks? I am wondering if I have to keep a schedule to make collagen production at its best. Thank you.
You are in luck, I just made an updated micro needling video ;). It will be up this week. But yes, I do it every 4-6 weeks, which is what most experts agree is a good frequency for medical micro needling xx
@@claudiaglows Ah ok... I have not done that. I spaced them out too long and when life gets busy I stopped doing them. Sigh... hopefully get to it again.
How does Metformin promotes longevity? I have never heard of this before. All I hear so far is those advocates for natural health therapies, naturopaths etc discouraging the use of Metformin as in their opinion, Metformin is a medication and will just make people dependent on it for life and being enslaved to medications is a no-no to them and of cos they also talk about the long term side effects of Metformin. I only know it is a medication for Type 2 diabetes as I do have relatives on this, never know that it can help longevity. Sorry Claudia, I am spamming you with comments but it is hard to put everything in one comment 😅🤣
No worries about spamming me with comments, it is always a pleasure to hear from you. I would not want to take Metformin either, but many swear by it. It does have some great studies showing it can help prevent cancer.... But to me, I would not want to mess with my blood sugar levels unnecessarily.
Ich habe zwar ein Kind (2 weitere verloren), aber ich sehe das so: Wir haben 7 Milliarden Menschen auf der Welt. Wenn jemand auf Kinder verzichtet, ist das für die Mutter Erde eigentlich besser als zur Überbevölkerung beizutragen.
Sylvia, es tut mir sehr leid zu erfahren das du 2 Kinder verlohren hast! Bin sehr froh das du ein gesundes Kind hast, das eine sehr liebe und gedankenreiche Mutter hat. Du hast recht, mit dem jetztigem Zustand der Welt müssen wir anfangen anders zu denken. xx
What I learned about having children is that it is for people who love being in love. Because you are in love with your children every minute you are with them. I feel the same way about my animals, my dogs and my cats and any other animals, I just love loving them. It's for people who are still a kid inside and love to play and joke. It is also for people who enjoy the physical hard work that comes with it. So for me it was the right choice. I was one of those who used to say I would never have children and then I finally did in my forties, have two children. Hint; if you really love your animals, you will really love your children too. That's a clue for all of you who are trying to decide. Oh and don't wait until your forties thinking your life will get better. Your life will not get better. You will just be older thinking you should have done it when younger. Your beautiful babies will say to you, mom why didn't you have me when you were 20?
Hi Claudia thank you for sharing your thoughts on having children. As a childfree woman myself it’s soo nice to see another woman especially one whose living an inspired life, speak on this topic and hold similar views as me. I too think it’s a beautiful experience for others but as you said we have the self awareness to know that having children is not personally for us. Sometimes I do wish there were more childfree women in the public eye voicing their views so I’m glad you shared, even in the face of possible judgment.
I am so happy you are here and thank you for sharing a bit about you and your experience with not having children in this world. It can feel a bit lonely at times and the judgment can be harsh. But as you said, we knew that having children was not for us, and that is just as ok as knowing you want children. Sending a big hug your way and hope you are having a wonderful week so far
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Love your view on being childless. Very unfair for other women to judge. Perhaps they’re jealous & projecting. I’m 31 & at that crossroad. To be fulfilled without relying on another is very strong & more should look at what is truly best for them & not follow the norm aimlessly. I think this generation I’m in is becoming more aware of this
Hi Katie, thank you for your kind comment, I loved reading it. You are lucky to have the self-awareness and maturity to really think about where you want you live to go. Regardless of what you choose, I hope you will feel fulfilled and happy.
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I admire you more than I can express. Your wisdom and honesty are rare in this world. Xoxo
Thank you love! You know I feel the same about you
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My beautiful sister because that’s how I feel about you because our lives are very similar that I’ve never met anybody that has gone what we went through . I come from a dysfunctional family where I had an abusive mother it was so bad that it has scarred me . We started talking when I was in my thirties and she never apologized to me. Because of everything I went through I was so insecure and made bad choices. Always searching for someone to live me and I allowed abusive people to take advantage of my kind heart . I forgive her because it’s the way I am always forgiving everyone. I too decided not to have any children .
Never felt the urge to be a mother. And I have no regrets. People can be mean they don’t understand that life’s priority isn’t just having children. And with todays society I’m happy with my choice.
My family and I are closer now but when there’s damage it’s tough. Then come to our hubbys again we are very similar we’ve already discussed that. I’m going through a phase with him we love each other very much but sometimes he does stupidity I guess it’s an age thing or maybe just his character . But me being me I accept and am loving and it works I hope forever. I hope your feeling better I love you and I really enjoyed this video ❤️❤️
Beautiful Voula, it just shows you that family is what we create, as I feel much closer to you than I do to my biological sister. I am so sorry, to hear you grew up in a dysfunctional family as well, but you turned out to be a beautiful, compassionate, strong and resilient woman anyone is lucky to have in their lives.
I am also sorry to hear you are going through a bit of a ruff patch with your hubby and I hope the two of you will figure it out. He too is very lucky to have you in his live
I am very happy you are here and am sending you the biggest hug
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@@claudiaglows thank you so much your kind words mean a lot to me .
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I agree completely with how you described the dynamics with your mother. We all make mistakes, but when we don't acknowledge them, we're bound to keep repeating them in some form. In terms of harm to others, her mistake was huge. Yes, dear Claudia, you deserve better :)
Thank you for your very sweet comment, Donna! I am very happy you are here
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Claudia I am so glad that you knew you deserved more from your mother, sending you a warm hug 🤗
Thank you, Niamh! You are a sweetheart and I hope you are having a good day
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Claudia, you have such a balanced and healthy perspective on so many difficult issues in life. You are an inspiration. ❤️
Thank you for your lovely comment, Laurie! I am very happy you are here and hope you are having a beautiful week
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👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍
I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida☀️☀️☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?💭💭
@@stevenhendric4119 Hi Steven, thank you for your lovely comment. I am not sure if you are asking me or Laurie, but I am originally from Germany, living in Paris, France at the moment. I hope you will have a wonderful week, thank you for being here.xx
I'm doing great thanks... What's your marital status?
@@stevenhendric4119 I am happily married :).
Such soul-baring answers Claudia. I completely understand your decision to not have children . There is no law or rule that every woman should bear children in this world and I can’t believe others would criticize that personal decision , it really is none of their business ! I didn’t want children either , until my second marriage my husband had a child and I suddenly had a desire to have one .
It is very sad the way your mom sees things and I commend you for your strength to go on positive and strong and you are that way because of your self - love , your healthy ways that you take care of your body the way you do . You are an inspiration to all your viewers and I love to keep learning from you ! Have a great week xoxo
Sue, your thoughtful, kind comments never fail to put a smile on my face. Thank you!
And thank you for sharing a bit more about yourself and how your desire to have children changed with your second marriage. Your kids are very lucky to have such a wonderful mom.
I was married before, and my ex really wanted children. Back then I thought maybe I can just do it for him, but my heart really was never fully in it.
I am so appreciative of you and all your love and support and hope you are having a wonderful week so far
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I don’t think it’s selfish to not have children. It’s so irritating to me that others stand in judgement- raising kids is very hard work. Well doing it properly is - it’s easy to fob kids off to child care all day etc. it’s a long discussion but I admire you for not having children & not feeling you need to do what others think one has to do. Would love a video on living in Paris. Look after yourself sending love, hugs & blessings 🌺
Adele, it is lovely to hear from you, thank you for your kind comment. I agree, it is very hard work to raise children well, and one that should not be taken easily.
I will work on the Paris video :). Thank you for being here, I so appreciate you and all your love and support
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Hi Claudia - I did exactly what you did... went from reading news periodically throughout the day and being so anxious and depressed from it... to limiting the news both in how often and how much I choose to digest... works quite well for me, too.
Hi, thank you for being here, I am happy to hear it works for you as well!
Wishing you a great week
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I have 2 adult kids 27 and 24, they are amazing I adore them and we have an amazing relationship. That said, I advise them to think a million times if they really really want children because I personally think having children IS selfish, and it's not the way around. Women should be free to pursue whatever they want, career, traveling, freedom, or whatever, instead of being socially pressured to have kids. Society should flip the question and ask: are we entitled to bring humans to life to face.... life??
Muriel. I loved reading your comment and learning a bit more about you. Your children are very lucky to have such a thoughtful, empowering mother. And I so agree with you, at this point, with the state our planet is in, we might have to flip the question.
Thank you for being here, I hope you are having a wonderful week so far
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As a homeschooling mom of 5, calling me selfish when infact I have given up MUCH for the children I love is mind-boggling. If I was truly selfish, I would give them up for my own ambitions. Instead, I give my life to raise them and prepare them for adult life *without* me. You and I will both be elderly, living our own lives with child free homes. The difference is my *unselfishness* will be rewarded with seeing my children and their children thrive and knowing this will live on long after I'm gone. This is true love, which is unselfish to the point of self sacrifice.
Thank you so much for saying this Muriel! So many people do not think this way but I do! I think it is selfish to have children and completely control their lives.
Hi Claudia, I rarely post but I felt It was a good time , as your video today hit the spot, I have come to be in this club of women our lives are very parallel with regards to children, and our place in the world, and our reaction to social events and how we are affected , yes this past years seems it goes from bad to worse and what I had very much settled in my 20’s is again causing anxiety great sadness and hopelessness, if you look for the good it becomes apparent and balances the horrible things that are always happening weather I immerse myself in information or just keep an eye on events set boundaries for myself and take action in my small way, so 👍 positives find you if you are open to it, I had a beat down yesterday that was building up, and today I found your video in my recommendations! I think this way and a reminder came to me, down to the hrt, coincidence? I don’t think so, thank you every single aspect you touched on today including the mother, and even a passive aggressive relationship w my sister I love them both and for my well-being I have to find my peace and keep some boundaries weather they like it or not(not) yes I did the work, the blaming the victim is a narcissistic trait, totally relate (but for Devine grace I was not abused, but the relationship with both turns abusive the minute I let my guard down, it’s exhausting most times, Iur interactions always start out lovely and then a sudden twist, I exit quickly and give myself permission to do so, then I avoid them until they decide to be nice, it’s always a trap but I do take the good moment and turn run as soon as the comment the face hits that turning point, it dies drive them both crazy it’s not healthy, they will never change that is their choice, I will always love them that’s my choice)
It’s too much writing for a post but it may help someone, like this video helped me today… namaste
I am so very happy you are here and than you for sharing a bit about yourself and the live you have lived up to now. It sounds like we do have many parallels and I am so happy to hear about your exhausting relationship with both, your mother and your sister. However, it sounds as if you have done a lot of wonderful healing around it, and while still not easy, you have found a way to be with them.
I am sorry to hear that other issues you thought you. had resolved in your 20's are causing you more sadness now. Sometime I believe these things come back around for us to have another chance to heal them further, sort of like a gift, but not an easy one of course.
I am very happy that you decided to leave a comment and I am very happy you are here and I look forward to reading more of your thoughtful comments
Lots of love
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I am 35 and happily child free with one fur baby! I have known since I was 9 years old I didn't want to have kids. I remember telling my mom that at that age and she brushed me off and told me I would change my mind. People have been telling me that for 20 years now and it still hasn't happened. Very excited to be an aunt though.
Hi Gabrielle, thank you for being here and sharing a bit about yourself. It sounds like you are perfectly happy. Being an aunt and having your fur baby might be a great balance.
Wishing you a wonderful day
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I did the same thing..it told my mom when I was a teenager that I never wanted to be a mom. I'm 49 and and perfectly happy!
Dear Claudia- thank you for your openness and honesty. We have a lot in common as far as our decision to not have children and also the issues with our mother. I can relate so much as I too decided years ago that I didn't want that toxic relationship with her. Her lack of self awareness and lack of remorse for the pain she caused with her bad decisions, were just too much so I removed her from my life. I understand you sooo much!!
Dear Erika, I am so very sorry to hear you had a similar relationship with your mom. You deserved so much more! But, by removing her from your life, you are giving yourself the love she was not capable of giving you, and that is huge!
I am very happy you are here and am sending you a huge hug
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I think its great that you knew you didn't want children and therefore didn't. My best friend feels the same. It is very life all encompassing to have children. If a woman doesn't want that she shouldn't.
Hi Cara, thank you for your kind comment and for being here.
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Hi Claudia, I recently came upon one of your skincare videos. I subscribed to your channel, and just received so much more.
Thank you for your candid, gracious, vulnerable sharing. Your reflections on your relationship with your mother especially resonated. Blessings on your journey!
Selene, I am so happy you are here! Thank you for your lovely comment. While I am glad to hear that this video was helpful, I am sorry that your relationship with your mom is a complicated one as well. I am wishing you many blessings on your journey as well and am looking forward to reading more of your thoughtful comments
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Hi Claudia. I found your channel recently and I’ve been binge watching because I’m hope recuperating from surgery. It’s like finding a kindred spirit. You exude such honesty, transparency and warmth. I could listen to you all day. I’m truly sorry that you endured such abuse from your mother. Although my mother didn’t ‘abuse’ me, she never did show any love or made me feel wanted. I served a purpose and I fulfilled that purpose😔. Thank you for sharing.
Hi, thank you so much for being here and for your very thoughtful and kind comment. I am sorry to hear, that you too grew up without the love you deserved, but I can tell you turned into a loving, compassionate, beautiful woman regardless.
I am very happy you are here and wish you a speedy recovery from your surgery
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Dear Claudia, thank you for taking time to answer my question. I really appreciate you. Also, I wanted to let you know that I was very touched hearing the story about your mother. I am glad you have set boundaries to keep yourself safe and loved and still showing kindness and mercy towards her during your recent interactions. You are a strong and beautiful soul. You are still very hopeful and positive and maybe one day she will take accountability for her actions and if not at least you tried to keep the door open in the distance for her to use to gain your love and trust. You also mention wanting to know how some of us cope with worldly and daily stress and negativity during our generation. I must say that the only thing that has worked for me has been my spirituality and closeness to God. My faith keeps me motivated to keep going without losing hope...I pray much, attend religious services and trust that God has a plan for each and everyone of us and since this life is very temporary I remind myself to do the best to help others and hope for the best the best with right intention and in knowing that the outcome is in God's hands. Love always, Annie
Sweet Annie, thank you for asking such a great question, I hope the answer was helpful.
And thank you for your very kind words! It was a real pleasure reading your comment and learning a bit more about you.
It is lovely to hear how much your faith helps you and keeps you positive and grounded. I can tell in the conversations I have with you, what a compassionate woman you are!
I do not consider myself religious, but I def. believe in a higher power and like you believe that there is a plan for all of us and a reason for things, even if at the moment the reason seems impossible.
Sending much love your way, I am really happy you are here, Annie
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I so look forward to your videos. You’re a very special lady. And after hearing the story of your childhood and all you’ve been through, that only cements what a unique woman you are. It’s quite rare to feel a connection to someone on social media, yet somehow you manage it effortlessly, look forward to your next video. Xx
Matthew, your sweet, thoughtful comment put a smile on my face. Thank you! I am so happy to hear that you are looking forward to the videos and feel a connection, it really means a lot to me. And I am really happy you are here
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Dear Claudia, So much of your talk resonated with me and I sincerely thank you for being part of my life! I grew up with an Aunt and Grandmother and my relationship with my Mom was sometimes strained. What helped me was knowing she was sick and had her own demons and deep down did the best she could at that time. She has since passed and we had many good and sweet times together as she was a kind and loving person. Maybe one day your mother will be open to getting help and face the truth. As for having children, it was never a goal. My husband and I moved from NY to CA and were married 11 years before we had our son. He is my everything now. I've never been a planner per se either, but have always tried to follow my instincts and that has served me well. Hoping to embark on a third chapter as my work life is in flux. You continue to inspire me and so glad we "met" . Blessings and love! xo
Sweet, beautiful Christine, first off I am so happy we "met" as well and that you are part of my life. Reading your lovely comments is always a joy and I feel that with each one I get to know you a bit better. Thank you for sharing a bit more about your life and how you got to be a mom. Your son is very lucky to have you!
I am sorry to hear you had a difficult relationship with your mom as well, but glad to hear that you were able to have some good times as well.
I am sending you the biggest hug and hope you know how much I appreciate you
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@@claudiaglows Than you sweets and have a beautiful day! Like you said there is so much more good in the world. Big Hugs xo
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Thank you for touching the topic of been a child free woman. I am almost 99% sure I also want that but, I love to hear woman like you that had made that decision and share their experiences. Hopefully you can make a more in depth video about what things helped you clarify your decision.
Thank you!!!
Hi Kimberly, I am really happy you are here. Yes, I can def. make a more in depth video on it. I think the reasons why have changed over the years.
I think what helped me clarify my decision most, is knowing in my gut that it was not something I desired, or that it was not my calling.
I hope you will be happy with whatever decision you make and live full of joy and happiness
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Merci, merci charmante Claudia! d'avoir répondu à ma question en toute honnêteté ,(çà m'a fait vraiment plaisir) j'aime ta réponse, si tolérante, si bienveillante que je partage bien sûr! Oui la France est ouverte d'esprit, reste encore ce tabou "chez certaines femmes" nous devrions accepter nos différences, tant pis j'assume! Merci aussi d'avoir fait la comparaison entre les états unis et les européens j'ai appris des choses. Tu parais sensible est forte en même temps et tout cela vient de notre vécu. Pleins de belles choses pour toi. Belle journée à toi F
Douce Farah, c'était une si bonne question à poser ! Merci. Comme c'est triste qu'en 2022, nous, les femmes, devons encore nous soucier des choix que nous faisons avec nos corps et nos vies ?!
Merci également, comme toujours, pour votre très gentil commentaire. C'est toujours un plaisir de vous entendre et de lire vos commentaires avisés.
J'espére que vous passez une bonne semaine
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PS Je suis vraiment désolé si j'ai mal prononcé votre nom
@@claudiaglows Voilà pourquoi nous ne devons pas être entourés de "parasites" et être se que nous sommes! Pas de souci pour mon prénom c'était trop mignon! Belle journée à toi F
@@farahparis1270 Tu as tellement raison! Et merci
Avoir un merveilleux week-end
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Claudia-thank you so much for the thoughtful response to my question. Such a great answer, and something that I absolutely can relate to. I think the way you described it perfectly captures one of the most prevailing differences - the focus on the individual in the United States, and a bit more of a collective approach in much of Western Europe. I did not mean to oversimplify by asking about “Western Europe” but felt I would be a little bit selfish asking you to explain your favorite aspects of each country 😉.
I’ve spent a good amount of time in Europe, East and West, and my favorite part of the people as a whole (if I can be so general) is the authenticity. Strangers may not always smile at one another, or ask “how are you doing?!” to everyone they pass on the street, but when they DO ask, it comes from a place of genuine curiosity/care. I feel that in the United States, we are expected to smile at everyone, and constantly prove that we are OK. It can be exhausting keeping up with that façade. I don’t feel that same pressure when I am in Europe, for the most part.
Always SO good to see you and hear your voice, Claudia. Sending you a huge hug.
🧡Joey
Hi Joey, it is great to hear from you and thank you for asking such an amazing question. You know, what you just said really rang true for me as well. When I first moved to the US I thought "wow, people are nice" until I figured out that the "how is it going" is not really a question but just something to say and no one really cares. You are so right, in Europe, esp. the 3 places I have lived, we are a bit more reserved, but when we stop and ask how you are, we really want to know. That is actually something I also very much appreciate. Though, at times, esp. in winter, when people are grumpy and no one smiles, I miss the "how is it going" with a smile :).
But you are right, it can be exhausting to always smile and portray happiness.
And I am very sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable by saying we can not throw all of western Europe in one pot. You def. did not oversimplify things,
I had just come from Germany and was reminded how different the country I grew up in is from the one I live in now, even though they border on each other :)
Sending a big hug your way Joey, I am so happy you are here
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@@claudiaglows it seems like we are totally on the same page with this! I think that anyone who has spent extensive time in both regions can attest to this. It’s funny because when I was younger, I think I was better suited for the American “style,” but as I’ve gotten older, I find that I am craving authenticity in people SO much more. I find that it’s hard to find truly authentic people. Sometimes I wonder if Europe is a better fit for me,in some ways, at this stage of my life.
I think the authenticity you exude is part of the reason so many people are drawn to you, Claudia. I mean that with all of my heart!
There is no need to apologize! I wasn’t offended at all; I completely understood what you meant ❤.
Joey, I can completely understand and feel the same way. Are you able to move to Europe? If so, what country would you like to live in?
Thank you for your very kind words! I truly appreciate you and always enjoy our exchanges!
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Thank you for your discussion about your childhood. Very difficult and honest. You project such a warm and caring energy.
Ella, thank you so much for being here and for your kind, thoughtful comment. I am very happy you are here
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I could see how hard it was to talk about your mother. I had a very troubled relationship with mine and I know she'll never acknowledge that pain. Just know you're not alone and it's only made you a kinder, stronger person.
Hi Erica, thank you for your lovely, thoughtful comment. I am very sorry to hear you had a troubled relationship with your mom as well! But I can tell it has made you a very compassionate, uplifting and kind woman. I am very happy you are here, Erica
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Thank you for your honesty, and willing to discuss things that so many want to hide from. Many woman who were abused as children, are then made to feel like it was their fault. You and others then go on to feel unlovable, and self inflict pain on themselves. Getting help (therapy) was very wise, but not all do. Again thank you for speaking of this, I hope it helps those who do feel guilt and shame, that is not theirs to carry.
Thank you for your very kind and thoughtful comment, Nancy! You are so right, this is not our shame or guilt to carry and I hope that many who have been through similar abuse know so as well
I am very happy you are here and hope you are having a good week
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I am in Australia I have 2 daughters the older one decided at a very young age (15) she did not want children the other one has had 6 children Lol and my older daughter was called selfish as and people always said oh you will change your mind but she never did she is 50 this year and does not regret her choice, love your videos Xxx
Hi Carol, thank you so much for being here and for your kind comment. Interesting that your girls went such different directions regarding having children. I am glad to hear that your oldest does not regret her choice and is happy. And I am happy you got to have 6 grandchildren, which are lucky to have such a lovely grandma
Wishing you a wonderful day, I am really happy you are here
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I have been using NutraBio Protein Powder Classic Whey for over 2 years. I really like it. It has almost 0 sugars in it. I like the Vanilla flavor and the Chocolate Milkshake. Some of the others I didn't care for. I put the Vanilla in my smoothie every morning and I use the Chocolate with some coffee syrup and half and half, for an afternoon pickup now and then. It's a totally committed company to good health. Thank you for being so honest with us, which is certainly none of our business. I do think it helps to share though. I believe like you, that we have to forgive people, but we don't have to forget. I am so happy you have done what is right for you. Big hugs!
Hi Susan, as always, it is great to hear from you. Thank you so much for the protein powder recommendations, your afternoon pick me up sounds delicious.
And thank you for your very kind words! I am so appreciative of you and all your love and support
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My respect for you grows more with every video. You approach issues with such compassion and integrity. Yes, you do deserve ALL the good things! Perhaps one day there will be reconciliation with your mother ( and maybe your sister). But if not, I'm so glad you are surrounded by people who love you. Sending you much love. XXOO
Debbie, your kind comment warmed my heart, thank you! I am so very happy you are part of this little RUclips family and hope you are having a wonderful week
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Hello Debbie how are you doing today, I hope you're having a blessed day. Pls try to be safe 🙏
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Hi Claudia! Nulliparous ladies unite...I was horrified and completely averse to the idea of having children from the time I was a young child. When I was about four years old, since I had a bad feeling that having kids was a requirement (though I couldn't figure out what the punishment would be for disobeying this requirement), I asked my parents "if it was allowed" for me not to have kids. My extended family was in the room -- the adults looked at each other and my mom said, "No, you don't have to if you don't want to." I was so relieved. Then I asked if I had to get married if I didn't want to, and I got the same answer. Then, for complete clarity, I asked if I could get married but just not have kids. Anyhoo, for whatever reason, I have gone through life without much social resistance to my joyful childlessness. There have been only two people who've given me attitude or tried to fight my position -- both of them were women who had just met me and were ostensibly retrograde and intellectually vacant. I find it appalling that anyone would judge a person to be selfish for not wishing to bring new human life to this world -- it is usually quite the opposite: no one ever gets asked if they want to be born, so anyone who decides they want a kid is doing it to fulfill their own selfish desires or they're submitting to some external agency that has nothing to do with the consciousness of the baby; furthermore, the world is overpopulated and climate change is ruining the planet -- I know several women who wanted to have kids, but elected not to solely for this reason. It is reprehensible to me that having kids continues to be perceived as a default life path when doing so often entails sidelining or completely obliterating other opportunities that could very well serve humanity far more than being a parent. I posted this interesting article on my Facebook the other day: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/202001/21-truths-about-people-who-dont-have-children?fbclid=IwAR00xMGdb0LvecxAtcmygR-Yn5rbXWW7ORSLIH6ExldyfyvBVphSHH_1W8E
Seraphina, I absolutely loved reading your thoughtful comment as well as learning some about your upbringing and the way you decided to live your life. You are very lucky to have had so much support regarding the decisions you made. However, this support and acceptance should be the norm. We should feel free to do whatever we feel is not harming others or the planet. And you are so right, the planet can not sustain this trend of overpopulation and climate change, yet we are just plucking right along.
Thank you for sharing your article with us as well, I am very much looking forward to reading it.
I am very happy you are here and am sending a big hug your way
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“Ignorante and happy vs informed and depressed “, that’s lovely ❤
It works for me ;). Thank you for being here and for your kind comment. I hope you will have a wonderful week
xx
So close to 20k well done
Hi Max, it is great to hear from you. Thank you!
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Hi Claudia, thank you so much for answering my question. It’s definitely not an easy topic, and because of that, it is a topic that is not often discussed. I know I have never had an open conversation about this topic, and I would probably benefit if I did. Thank you for sharing, I know your response will help many, including myself.
I also am like you in that I never wanted children. I find it strange that society judges us harshly for it.
Protein powder: I like Plant Fusion complete protein, natural - no stevia, it is vegan. I don’t use this as my main protein source, only in a supplemental way. I like that it is plain as I prefer the natural ingredients of my smoothie to shine, for me that is cacao and fresh ginger.
Thank you so much for your wonderful, open, and frank videos. I know they help many!
Salut mon ami, thank you for asking such a great (if difficult) question. I am sorry to hear this is a subject that is dear to your heart as well and I hope you know I am always available if you ever want to have a conversation about it.
Thank you for the suggestion for the protein powder, I will def give it a try
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I love your explanation of the differences between Europe and USA. I so agree with you. I was born in Canada (parents from Holland), lived in Italy (husband in Military), travelled many times to Europe (relatives live there), and lived in the USA most of my life (moved to USA at 13). I can honestly say whenever I cross the border from Canada to the USA there is a complete energy shift. I cannot explain it, but it is this total independent sense of freedom. Canada is very similar to Europe and I feel they focus on safety and government. Anyway, I hope each country can keep their uniqueness because that is what makes them special. I believe eventually we all will evolve into being completely independent and self sovereign, as we were originally intended. Anyway thank you for having such an educational and inspiring channel. By the way, Europe has the BEST food and wine hands down ...no question! ...lol....Cheers.
Thank you for your very kind and thoughtful comment. It sounds like you have lived quite the exciting life so far and have gotten to experience a great deal of what other cultures have to offer. I agree, I hope all these countries keep keep their uniqueness. And yes, Europe has some amazing food!
Wishing you a wonderful week, thank you for being here
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Very wise advice about exercise and motivation regarding it, Claudia. I give up very easily especially when life is busy and exercise moves down the priority list. I have tried weights, hoola hooping, brisk walking etc but I give up quickly. At the moment I am enjoying mobility stretches for my body and like you, I motivate myself because I want to have flexible joints and an upright posture and strong muscles as I age. Just bought myself a yoga mat. Exercise at home can be fun and efficient when I am watching lovely youtube videos like yours while doing them. :)
I am glad to hear you keep getting back to it, even if you at times do not make exercise a priority. You are so right, exercise at home can be very fun and I am proud of you for always getting back into movement.
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Hi Claudia, thank you for sharing! I’m sure it wasn’t easy, but you’re helping so many of us. You’re a lovely human.
Although we’ve never met, in my head we’re good friends! 🤗 🤣
Hi Marie, thank you for your very kind comment and for considering me a good friend, that really means a lot to me and warms my heart!
I am very happy you are here, Marie and hope you will have a beautiful weekend
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Hello👋 Marie how are you doing today, I hope you're having a blessed day. Be safe 🙏
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Where are you from if I may ask?
Claudia, I love you even more after listening to this video. You are such an inspiration and I'm blessed that I ran across you here on RUclips. You have helped me more than I can say here❣️ Thank you beautiful Claudia.
Beautiful Tina, I feel very blessed to "know" you as well and I am so very grateful for you and all your love and support. Reading your comments always warms my heart, thank you
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Hello👋 how are you doing today, I hope you're having a blessed day. Be safe 🙏
I'm Pollack Sharman by name from Santa Barbara, California 🇺🇸 and you?
Claudia. Thank you for sharing everything with us. As you may recall I have 3 daughters. 1 has followed her father in his immense hatred of me and she has shut me out of her life . My phone has been blowing up because she got engaged and course I didn't know until people started contacting me. As you told your story I started crying. I have a living child who I am dead to
I'm gutted. But I have 2 others 1 especially who needs me. So I live for that
May you always be happy and blessed
Melinda, I am so very sorry to hear about your falling out with your daughter, I can only imagine how much that must hurt you. That it does hurt you so much, shows what a wonderful mother you are! I hope that with time the two of you will find your way back to each other.
I am sending a huge hug your way
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@@claudiaglows thank you. I struggled with infertility and struggled to put them through private schools and that's the thanks . But I'll soldier on. Hugs my friend
@@melindagenitempo2359 xo
Thank you for sharing. You are a lovely person and helpful to so very many! 💕
Thank you for your very sweet comment, Denise and thank you for being here
Lots of love
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Tks. The same here. 43 and never wanted .. life is made of choices so ... I think it's living day by day proud with the decision we made and live the more healthy and enjoyable life. For me sports and play music are and will be the better way to live the next year's.
Kiss for you. 💋
Hi, I am really happy you are here and happy to hear you have found your way to live a fulfilled life.
Kisses back to you
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Hi Claudia, so nice to listen to this Q & A, i really enjoy it. :) When the words 'City of Love' were spoken, I find myself suddenly remember an Asian lady on Instagram who just lost everything a week ago. She moved and lives in Paris for a while now but her apartment was broken into and she lost everything. The only thing that is left is her traumatized cat but she is so glad he is fine. What an awful thing to experience for her. I don't really know why I am sharing this but City of Love is just so hard to hear suddenly thinking of someone who has just experienced this in Paris.
What a horrible thing to happen to this poor woman! I am glad she still has her cat. And yes, this is unfortunately not just the city of love, but crime happens here like everywhere else. I am happy you are here, Amalie and hope you will have a wonderful weekend
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@@claudiaglows Have a lovely weekend too dear Claudia. I am gonna watch this video again cos it’s really interesting. 💖
@@Dandelion_flight I am happy to hear that! Have a wonderful weekend
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Such an amazing “life” discussion packed into this one video it required a re-watch and some introspection on my part. I find your perspectives so helpful for examining my own. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed listening more than once 💜
Hi gorgeous, I am glad you are here and that you enjoyed this. You know I am just a phone call away...
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@@claudiaglows 💜
Thank you for for being so open and vulnerable about your mother. I'm so sorry you went through those experiences Claudia. I can't imagine. I'm sure someone out there has been through something similar and can probably relate. You being open about it and discussing how you handled things will be an inspiration to others. I would have handled the conversation with your mother in the same way. I send prayers to your mother as she needs it. And big hugs to you my friend. I'm so glad you got help to handle such a difficult experience.
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Thank you for your very kind words, Jodylynn!
I have actually been thinking about you a lot and hope things are well and you are fully recovered. Sending a big hug right back your way, I am very happy to "know" you!
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@@claudiaglows I am doing wonderful! Truly, I feel amazing! Thank you for your thoughts! And I'm glad to know you too! ♥️🙏
I am in the ignorant and happy camp. I am married and my husband keeps up with the news so I figure he will tell me if if there was something I need to know about. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and perspective with us. You are very wise. 😍
Hi Adele, welcome to my camp ;). Same here, I get the news I need to know from my husband. But often I have to tell him not to tell me too much.
Thank you for being here and for your kind comment. I hope you are having a wonderful week so far
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Thank you for another great video. Seeing what life in Paris is like, would be so interesting. Thank you, again, Claudia.
Hi Sarah, thank you so much for being here! I am on it, it will be a fun video to make :)
I am really happy you are here, Sarah and I hope you will have a great weekend
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Good evening, beautiful Claudia! Thank you for answering my question :-) I can assure you that you do make a difference in the world, you inspire me greatly, and I'm sure many others here, with your integrity and kindheartedness. Since I started watching your videos, you also motivated me to take better care of my body and be kinder to myself.
I have a similar approach to watching the news, however, it was really hard for the past few months, since the war is happening so close to my home country and I have been scared of what's going to happen next. It's also difficult to avoid this topic when talking to family members as it affects some of them directly.
Thank you so much for sharing the story about the relationship with your mother and how you're navigating it, it gave me a lot to think about. Sending best wishes to you, your husband and Sam ❤
Adele, first off, thank you for asking such a great question. Second, I am so glad to hear that my videos motivate you to take better care of your body and be kinder to yourself. Reading that put a big smile on my face.
I am very sorry however to hear that the war is so close to your home country. May I ask where you live?
It is very scary and very sad and I can just imagine it being almost impossible to not be anxious around it. At times I think we, here in France do not live far away, yet live here goes on as usual which seems very bizarre and almost unreal.
I am sending a very big hug your way and hope you and your loved ones will be safe
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@@claudiaglows I live in England but most of my family and friends are in Poland, and some of them live close to the eastern border. It's really heartbreaking, the last thing the world needed was yet another war. But apart from talking to my loved ones, I really try to avoid this topic and I agree with you that rather than worrying about things we can't change, we should try to live a good and happy life. Especially that many people don't have that opportunity right now. Thank you for kind reply 💗
@@Agatambffhjgffvc I am glad to hear you are somewhat, if only physically, removed from it. But I can only imagine how scary it must be for your family and friends living so close to it. You are so right, this is the last thing the world needed and I truly hope it will end soon.
Sending a very big hug your way
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Claudia, we do love you and you have helped so many of us. I look forward to every video. I always learn something and feel better after watching your channel. I find your voice very soothing. Your beauty routines and fitness routines are a great inspiration as well!!!
Beth, your lovely comment warmed my heart. Thank you! I am so happy to hear that my videos have been enjoyable and helpful to you. And I am so happy you are here! Lots of love
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I have just started watching your videos and am so appreciative of your openness and I absolutely love you and the doctor that helped you get your hormones taken care of. That is where I am at in my journey. The reason I am commenting; however, is the topic of having children. We need to support each other regardless of that choice, and having children is not what every woman is programmed to do with her existence. I never thought I wanted to have children either. I ended up having two children and I am happy with my journey, but I think my life could have been just as content if I hadn't. You are making a difference and I hope that your life is filled with contentment and peace. Having children does not necessarily fulfill that. You now have an extention of yourself out there in the world and you always feel vulnerable. You sacrifice whether you want to or not, but I do not think women who chose not to have children are selfish. I think people who have children and don't sacrifice are selfish, because they signed up for it. Your legacy is how you help so many by sharing your knowledge and your journey. That is what is so wonderful about today's social media. I also have a youtube channel and I think this is a wonderful way for us to leave our legacy and make a difference. God bless you!
Hi Angie, I am really happy you are here and I loved reading your thoughtful comment. You are so right, we need to support each other regardless of which choices we make. I am glad for you, having children was something that worked, even though you did not want them at first.
Your kids are lucky to have such a wonderful mom!
Btw, I just subscribed to your channel and am very much looking forward to watching your videos and getting to know you a bit better.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend, thank you for your kind words
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@@claudiaglows well thank you!! I am very much a newbie and have started with hair, makeup and skincare, but I definitely want to create a platform to discuss menopause. I was just in a clinic a couple days ago to get my blood work done and this clinic does the testosterone pellets. I am so glad I went down the youtube rabbit hole, because what they were telling me just didn't sound right and I found a lot of comments from women who did not have a good experience and it even created more problems. I am now researching menopause specialists in my area, but I very much may want to reach out to your doc. I was so glad to stumble onto your channel!!
@@AngiedeHerreraWhite4053 I am so glad you did not go the pellet route. I hope you will find someone in your area who will listen and help. If not, please know you can always reach out to Dr Mathis. He is so passionate about helping women and I know he would love to talk to you. Please keep me posted and let me know if I can help with anything.
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@@claudiaglows I most definitely will!!!
Your honesty is air fresh. Thank you.
Hi Sandra, thank you for being here and for your kind comment. I hope you are having a wonderful day
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I use the sunwarrior proteins. They are plant based and i like them. I used to take Metformin for a long time. I had pcos. It really helped!! The only downfall was it was making me feel tired. I have my little Bono sick... I will send you details!!! Here in Greece not having children is also a taboo. Love you!!!!
Hi gorgeous, first off I am very sorry to hear about your baby being sick. I hope Bono will fell better very soon, please keep me posted.
Thank you for the protein powder suggestion. I have used Sunwarrior in the past and really like it.
I am sorry to hear that Greece feels the same way about women not having children.
Sending much love your way
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Thank you for being so open. Big hugs
Thank you for being so kind, Brent! I am very happy you are here and hope you are having a great week so far
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Its not been going great but I know things will get better😊
@@brentleonards1735 I am sorry to hear that and I hope it will get much better
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We will glow again😊
@@brentleonards1735 we will 😍
Dear Claudia, thank you for sharing with us, even answers to difficult questions :-). You are a beautiful being, it is always so calming and uplifting watching your video :-). Take care and enjoy the city of love!
Katherina, your very kind and thoughtful comment warmed my heart. I have missed you and hope you are doing well. Lots of love to you
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It was so nice to learn more about you my dear you are such a beautiful light in this world ❤️
Hi gorgeous, thank you for your lovely comment. I hope we can do our phone call sometime soon so I get to learn a bit more about you as well. In the meantime I am sending a big hug your way and hope you are enjoying your fall
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Hello dear Claudia. Please know that I have so much admiration for you. You are truly an amazing woman. May God bless you.
Rainey, it is wonderful to hear from you and thank you so much for your very kind and thoughtful comment. I am very happy you are here!
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Thank you for addressing my questions 💋💚 it is true we don’t have the studies comparing Metformin and Ozempic. Will be an interesting comparison as they work in a similar way and both are very effective.
Of course, it was a great question! Do you take Metformin?
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@@claudiaglows yes I take both. I’ve lost 8kgs with 8 more to go to hopefully see my abs again. My blood sugar and cholesterol is now low of normal and I feel amazing. I also take NMN ☺️ I’m peri menopausal and just turned 50. Thanks for sharing all this information on your channel
@@ironmaidenfitness654 that is awesome, I am glad it works so well for you! Please continue to keep us posted
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Thank you for sharing! I stopped watching the news as it is all doom and gloom. It would be nice to see some good news but I guess that doesn’t attract viewers. It is depressing when all you hear is the bad stuff. I have kids and grandkids and they are a blessing to me BUT not everyone feels that way and that’s ok. We are all entitled to live our life as we see fit and no one should judge someone else’s decisions. I am so sorry about how things turned out with your mom but I can see why you are keeping your distance. I am sure it is difficult to talk about. Your mother was suppose to protect you and she failed you. Hard to trust after that. You are an amazing human being with such a kind heart. ❤️
Debbie, it is always such a joy to read your thoughtful comments! Thank you for your kind words.
You are right, it would be so nice to see good new, but it probably would not sell. Though you and I would watch it :).
I am very happy you are here and so appreciate all your love and support
Have a wonderful week, I hope the weather in Canada is as lovely as it is in Europe right now
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I would love to see a video about your life in Paris!
Hi Tanya, I am on it and it will be a fun video to make :)
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Hi Claudia just stopped in to say hello great q&a here quite some powerful personal information shared with everyone I take my hat off to you 😉 your lookin great 👍 bye the way allways injoy your utube videos stay well god bless 🥰💋
Hi James, it is always great to hear from you and I am so glad you stopped by. Sending a big hug your way, thank you for your very kind comment
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Hello Claudia.. Very nice video, thanks for sharing 👍❤️
Thank you so much for being here, Gabriel
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Yes please, we want to know what it is really like to live in Paris!!
Hi Laurel, thank you for being here. Ok, on it :)
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Also, Vegansmart by Naturade the all-in-one Nutritional Shake is my favorite protein powder! I've tried many and they were horrible. But this is a good one!
Thank you for the great recommendation, Jodylynn. I will def. look for it
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Yes, please make a video of how life is really like in Paris. :)
On it :)
Hi Claudia.You are beautiful person in & out❤️🙏I am learning from you a lot over the years.
I had a sculpta on my face so can I use LED light? I use omnilax every other day my skin care routine.is that ok? Thank you
Thank you for your very lovely comment! I am so happy to hear that my videos have been somewhat helpful to you and yes, you can absolutely use LED light therapy after having had sculptra. How do you like your sulptra results?
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I no longer set 5-year goals. Can you imagine anyone who set a 5-year goal to travel the world in 2015? I set 6-month goals and that is it! I hear you on the changes from covid. I'm a health/fitness coach and product specialist for a big company but I was a certified Zumba teacher and low impact aerobics instructor for years. I was only doing that as a side gig when Covid hit. No more. Too risky. You seem like you live such a glamorous and cultured life! I think it is fabulous to be unique! Quality of life and health and spirit is where it is at. No matter where you live or who you live with! I'm so sad to hear about your Mom. I agree with you 100%.
Hi gorgeous, thank you for your lovely and thoughtful comment. I agree, setting long term goals, esp. in the world we currently live in, could be somewhat frustrating. I like your 6 months goal setting!
I am sorry to hear your work has changed to. I think people have also realised that they do not have to spend money to work out, but they can just do it at home with RUclips. I do miss training people though, and I bet you do as well.
Thank you for your very kind words. I am not sure how glamorous my life is, but I agree, it is great to be unique. You are a unique and beautiful soul and I am really happy you are here
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@ Claudia Glows Awwwww🥰I loved this so much! Thank you for sharing, I could listen all day! I loved the 'I' vs 'We' story, I can see that! And, I lost our last thread, but Yes, we need to catch up! I will reach out! Hope it's a lovely weekend for you, my Beautiful friend!🌬️🎈🤍❤️ Xo 💋
Hi gorgeous, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I was just watching your video on being hacked. I am sorry that happened to you but so glad you are back. I loved that you talked about the physiological aspect as well, very helpful!
Wishing you a beautiful weekend, and no more getting hacked
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I love and agree with your take on the news. I try to not be too informed because there is nothing I can do about most of it and it gets depressing. 🤪 And I agree with your views on so much. You see things in a very similar way that I do.
I think if we were to meet we would be fast friends. Hopefully one day
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@claudiaglows I think so too! One day when I have the freedom and money to travel!🤗🤗🤗🤗
@@Corrans xo
I can so relate...
Maybe your Mum is a Narcissist & sadly they never admit their wrong but only blame shift .
Thank you for sharing ❤
Hi Rosie, thank you for your kind comment. I def. think you are right and my mother is a narcissist. I am sorry you have had a similar experience.
Wishing you a very happy new year
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I feel so sad that your mum still reserves blame in her heart towards you. You and your sister were young. Yes she must be quite broken and needy herself but she is still the mum and should do what she could to protect two little innocent children. It breaks my heart hearing what you said. I pray that all your hearts will heal and that she will also heal and come to a true realization of her own actions.
You are very sweet, Amalie. Thank you for your lovely comment.
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I send you much LOVE…❤❤❤
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Hi Claudia, could you post a link to the course you did in America that helped you with your recovery, I would really appreciate it 🙏
Hi Niamh
Of course, I am sorry I forgot. Here a it is breakfreenow.com/workshops/breakfree-1/
@@claudiaglows Thank you so much Claudia x
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Hello! I feel compelled to share my thoughts on having children and the "selfish" argument. In my opinion, the only reason anyone should ever have children is because they want children with their whole heart, more than anything else in this world. Because every child should be wanted, loved, and absolutely adored by their parents. Therefore, if someone wants children more than anything else and has them, they have children for the selfish reason that they wanted children so badly. And that is how it should be. To decide not to have children because we do not feel able to prioritize children over everything else in our lives is not selfish-- it's responsible. Children deserve better than "I guess I should have some because everyone else is having kids..." The best parents have children for selfish reasons. The rest of us who are not fully committed to wanting children with all of our hearts should not feel pressured to bring more children into this already overpopulated world. I commend you for making the decision that was best for you, just as I commend women for choosing to have children when that is best for them. But let's stop calling the childless by choice "selfish" once and for all. Love your channel, Claudia! ❤
Fiona, I really enjoyed reading your thoughtful comment and I could not agree with you more! Children should be loved, adored and prioritised, but knowing that we might not be willing to do so is responsible, not selfish, esp. in a world that is overpopulated and full of children ( and adults) who did not get the love and attention they deserved.
I am very happy you are here and hope you will have a wonderful week.
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Please make a video about living in Paris! I was just there and thought about you. :)
Hi Gillian, I hope you enjoyed your time here. Ok, on it :)
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Omg, I had such an incredible trip. After Paris I went to Venice and Florence. It was all so magical. 🤩♥️🙏🙌♥️🥰
The weight of karma in europe vs the Flame of Freedom resident at inner levels in America.
Hi James, it is great to hear from you. What do you mean by the weight of karma? I completely understand the flame of freedom....
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Hi claudia nice enerji bravo my dear
thank you, Bilal
Having children is a choice...not a requirement. I never had a desire to be pregnant and give birth...its sounds awful. I knew from a young age that I did not want children. I'm 49 years old and my husband and I are not missing anything in our lives and we are perfectly happy. I cant understand why people think its selfish not to have children...that makes no sense to me. It is NO ONE'S business why people don't have children.
Hi, I am happy you are here and so agree, it really is no ones business, nor is it selfish. I am glad to hear you and your husband are happy and are not missing anything. We feel the same way, our fur baby is all we need :)
Wishing you a beautiful weekend
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I want to say that yes nasolabial folds are normal but with ageing they actually are not dynamic anymore, they become static and do make us look aged. They are like huge folds or huge wrinkles i call them...as the cheeks descend and fold over. I wanted Sculptra done with the nasolabial area but my doctor refused to do it to that area. Did you do Sculptra at the nasolabial fold, Claudia? In the end, I took the doctor's advice and had filler done, in a lighthanded manner. I do look better and do love the result so far. I was really scared about filler to the nasolabial area as I have heard of it looking weird when we animate but thankfully I seem to look ok.
I had the sculptra in my lower cheeks and a tiny bit in the upper checks and temples, but not nasolabial folds. I am glad to hear you are liking your results with the filler
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Hi, in one video you mentioned that you bought 10 pieces of a third in Italy. Did you use it after expiration, or did you buy it with a 10-year consumption? Thank you very much for your answer
Hi Martina, luckily they have not expired yet. They are good till 2023.
I hope you are having a great day
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A question about microneedling, Claudia... is there a frequency that you use eg every how many weeks? I am wondering if I have to keep a schedule to make collagen production at its best. Thank you.
You are in luck, I just made an updated micro needling video ;). It will be up this week. But yes, I do it every 4-6 weeks, which is what most experts agree is a good frequency for medical micro needling
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@@claudiaglows Ah ok... I have not done that. I spaced them out too long and when life gets busy I stopped doing them. Sigh... hopefully get to it again.
Hello my beautiful claudia ❤️🌺💘
ciao bella. thank you for being here
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How does Metformin promotes longevity? I have never heard of this before. All I hear so far is those advocates for natural health therapies, naturopaths etc discouraging the use of Metformin as in their opinion, Metformin is a medication and will just make people dependent on it for life and being enslaved to medications is a no-no to them and of cos they also talk about the long term side effects of Metformin. I only know it is a medication for Type 2 diabetes as I do have relatives on this, never know that it can help longevity. Sorry Claudia, I am spamming you with comments but it is hard to put everything in one comment 😅🤣
No worries about spamming me with comments, it is always a pleasure to hear from you. I would not want to take Metformin either, but many swear by it. It does have some great studies showing it can help prevent cancer....
But to me, I would not want to mess with my blood sugar levels unnecessarily.
@@claudiaglows Me too hehe
Hello Claudia...I'm like a dog, I forgive but don't forget....
You are too cute, Christopher. I am happy you are here and hope you are having a great week so far
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Hallo du liebe
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There's nothing wrong with not having children and you shouldn't ever be expected to explain your choices for your life to other people.
Thank you for your kind comment, Debbie. I am happy you are here and hope you are having a wonderful week
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Ich habe zwar ein Kind (2 weitere verloren), aber ich sehe das so: Wir haben 7 Milliarden Menschen auf der Welt. Wenn jemand auf Kinder verzichtet, ist das für die Mutter Erde eigentlich besser als zur Überbevölkerung beizutragen.
Sylvia, es tut mir sehr leid zu erfahren das du 2 Kinder verlohren hast! Bin sehr froh das du ein gesundes Kind hast, das eine sehr liebe und gedankenreiche Mutter hat.
Du hast recht, mit dem jetztigem Zustand der Welt müssen wir anfangen anders zu denken. xx
What I learned about having children is that it is for people who love being in love. Because you are in love with your children every minute you are with them. I feel the same way about my animals, my dogs and my cats and any other animals, I just love loving them. It's for people who are still a kid inside and love to play and joke. It is also for people who enjoy the physical hard work that comes with it. So for me it was the right choice. I was one of those who used to say I would never have children and then I finally did in my forties, have two children. Hint; if you really love your animals, you will really love your children too. That's a clue for all of you who are trying to decide. Oh and don't wait until your forties thinking your life will get better. Your life will not get better. You will just be older thinking you should have done it when younger. Your beautiful babies will say to you, mom why didn't you have me when you were 20?