This podcast is a safe space for us to talk about all things Repro in Iowa and across the nation. I created this as a space to share our stories and experiences on all things reproductive rights and justice. This podcast is designed for all peoples to come on and talk openly about their experiences regarding repro rights, abortions, LGBTQ+ issues, BIPOC issues, mental health issues and surrounding topics in regards to reproductive freedom.
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I got to interview Caitylen Goeller with Dress for Success Quad Cities. Tickets for Recycle the Runway go on sale June 28th. Find them on Facebook to learn more!
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Eliza Etten is Newhall, Iowa resident. She's holding a Women's Right Protest in Cedar Rapids at Green Square Park on June 24th at 11am in remembrance of the Dobbs v Jackson decision that occurred two years ago to this date. The decision overturned Roe v Wade. We talked about the event as well as who'll be at the event and what to expect. We also ta…
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Loved speaking with Cedar Rapids parade and then attending the Pride Parade! For a full list of CR Pride events, click the link below! https://crprideia.com/events
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In the first part of my final two episodes, I got to interview The I'm Glad You Stayed Project. The I'm Glad You Stayed Project strives to educate the public, especially teenagers, on real-time suicide prevention actions and resources to save the lives of those struggling with mental health and suicidal ideation. We supply suicide prevention resour…
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After graduating from the University of Iowa College of Nursing in December 2007, Katy began her nursing career at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on the Neuroscience Intermediate Inpatient Unit as a staff nurse. In 2014, she transferred to the Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit and became an Assistant Nurse Manager of the …
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April is sexual assault awareness month. This interview is with Storm O'Brink. Storm O’Brink, C-CBE (they/them/their) is the volunteer coordinator for the Rape Victim Advocacy Program in Iowa City, full-spectrum doula, and certified childbirth educator. They started their career in anti-violence work in 2016 at Transformative Healing, an LGBTQIA ce…
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Give it up for Christie! I got to hear her speak at some rallies and decided to have a conversation with her.
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After SO many months of being gone, I'm back (thanks to my trip to D.C. with Planned Parenthood). I deciced to do an interview with my fiancé to get his perspective on our abortions!
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I got to speak with DVIP for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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So grateful to have Yasmina back on the show to talk about police abolition. To read more about police abolition, check out "Abolition. Feminism. Now" by Angela Davis, Gina Dent, Erica Meiners and Beth Richie. For more info on the Iowa DOC statistics go to Iowa Prison Statistics | data.iowa.gov.
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I asked people to do short 1-minjte interviews with me. Also, I tell my abortion story.
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Interview with founder of Claiming Disability LLC
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Opinion: Rulings ensure further cruelty from restricting abortion care
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Yup I went there
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I ramble a lot.
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We got to speak about all the work they do!
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Yup.
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To get involved please visit www.oneiowa.org
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It's been a long two months but we're back!
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I got together with the following people from previous episodes for a season 1 wrap up: Yasmina, Gabriela, Heather, Aline, Mandi and Rue.
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Q&A
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I got to speak with Elizabeth Eek about her story and how harmful 6 week abortion bans can be.
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TW: This episode contains talk about mental illness and suicidal ideation. I got to speak with Rue, who told me about her abortion story and why she decided to become a reproductive rights advocate. Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 Foundation 2 Crisis Line 319-362-2174
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I got to speak with Jennifer Horner from Planned Parenthood on all things sexual education. Amaze.org Planned Parenthood Sex Ed Resources Sex Positive Families
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TW: graphic depiction of violence and talks of murder, forced sterilization I got to talk with founder and executive director of The Great Plains Action Society, Sikowis Nobiss. She tells me about the Hyde Amendment and how it disproportiately affects indigenous peoples. Great Plains Action Society The Hyde Amendment ACCESS DENIED: ORIGINS OF THE H…
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TW: talks of mental illness and substance use I got to talk to Ryan who is a friend about what it's like going through the system as someone living with schizophrenia and substance abuse. Iowans With Mental Health Illness Struggle In Failed System Foundation 2 Crisis Services List of Johnson County Crisis Services Mobile Crisis Outreach How The Los…
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Hey all! I got to do a short interview with Corridor Community Action Network's creator Mandi Nichols. She speaks to me about the work she's been doing and how we can support our communities. CCAN Facebook CCAN Blog CCAN venmo CCAN gofund me Wishlist Mobile Closet volunteer app
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TW: Strong language Today, I give a quick introduction to the upcoming Supreme Court case. Lessons from Before Roe Jackson Women’s Health Organization v. Dobbs What Abortion Was Like In The U.S. Before Roe V. Wade A Look At Amy Coney Barrett's Record On Abortion Rights Roe v. Wade: The Constitutional Right to Access Safe, Legal Abortion Planned Par…
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Episode 6: U for Us - Supporting Survivors and Working To End Sexual Misconduct at the University of Iowa
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TW: strong language and talks of sexual assault Today, I’m airing an interview with U for Us. They are a university of Iowa affiliated organization that supports sexual assault survivors and works to end sexual misconduct at the University of Iowa. I got to talk with them about all the amazing work they do and how we can get involved. Lessons on Co…
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Episode 5: Is this really happening?! - Endometriosis, hysterectomies and nonconsensual pelvic exams w/ Yasmina S.
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TW: this episode mentions talks of sexual abuse, medical trauma and suicide Welcome back for another episode. I got to talk with a young woman about what it's like to live with endometriosis and why OBGYNs won't give her a hysterectomy despite her living in chronic pain. We also take a dive into what nonconsensual pelvic exams are and why they're h…
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Welcome to the first bonus episode! I got to speak with two members of IMCA (Iowa City Mutual Aid Collective) about the work their doing within Iowa City. Iowa City Mutual Aid Collective website IMCA Linktree IMCA Facebook
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In this episode, I air an interview with a local volunteer clinic escort in the Iowa City area. Jeff talks all about what it means to be a clinic escort, why it's important and how we can get involved. Quick note: we got cut off at a point in the interview and try to follow up with what we were talking about. Volunteer Clinic Escorts at Planned Par…
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TW: Talks of mental illness and suicidal ideation. Welcome back for our 3rd episode! I got to speak with Heather about how we need to be inclusive in the reproductive rights movement while also fighting for trans right! Enjoy! If You Really Care About Reproductive Justice, You Should Care About Transgender Rights! Transgender and Nonbinary People G…
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On this episode, I speak to with Gabriela Fuentes. She is the Senior Advocacy Strategist from Planned Parenthood of the North Central States. Gabriela goes over what kind of laws surround abortion here in Iowa as well as some of the attacks on abortion we've seen in the past. We also talk briefly about Texas, the upcoming Supreme Court case Dobbs v…
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Hi all! This first episode sets up the podcast: who I am, what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. We also take a dive into what the difference is between reproductive rights vs. reproductive justice. Webpage for SistersongLink to Loretta Ross' Book about Reproductive Justice Conversation with Loretta Ross about Repro Justice A chart on the differences…
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