WHAT IS A DOULA? Full-spectrum doula and community educator Jenna “JB” Brown of Love Over Fear Wellness joins Caitlin for a conversation about what a doula is, the intersection of reproductive justice and anti-capitalism, queer and trans inclu

Episode 13: Caitlin Part 2

Sep 7th, 2021 1h 34m

Join our host Caitlin for PART II of her audio journals from her third trimester of pregnancy, and a conversation with her partner about their birth story and transition into parenthood.Part I is Episode 9 and can be found in our archives.RE

Episode 12: Dr. David L. Berry

Jun 1st, 2021 1h 4m

LET’S TALK ABORTION AND EMPATHY WITH DR. DAVID L BERRYOur guest today is Dr David L Berry, founder and president of Austin Perinatal Associates. Dr Berry is fourth generation physician, father of four daughters, a true Texan, and an expert in

Episode 11: Libby Part 2

Apr 20th, 2021 1h

What does it mean to live in the light?In our last episode, libby spoke with us about her bipolar, experience with postpartum psychosis, and learning to live with her diagnosis.In part 2, Libby is joined by her husband Caleb and mother Ann to

Episode 10: Libby Part 1

Mar 30th, 2021 1h 1m

What does it mean to have bipolar? A few months postpartum with her child, Libby did not feel like herself. Many new parents experience anxiety and depression, but this was something different. After a harrowing day and sleepless night, Libby w

Episode 9: Caitlin

Feb 28th, 2021 1h 4m

Join our host Caitlin as she shares audio journals compiled over the first six months of her pregnancy. You’ll hear Caitlin learning in real time as she explores her fears, hopes, insecurities, physical changes, gender feels, her own privileges

Episode 8: Elizabeth

Jan 26th, 2021 37m 11s

What is Electroconvulsive Therapy, or ECT?For some, it’s a safe and effective way to ease symptoms of clinical depression when medication isn’t enough. Join us for our conversation with Elizabeth, where they destigmatize and demystify this tre

Episode 7: Pirronne

Dec 29th, 2020 48m 41s

A Unique First Period for a First Generation AmericanPirronne tells us about her upbringing as a first generation Iranian American, being the only middle eastern kid in predominantly white schools, a uniquely defining first period, and how tho

Episode 6: Molly

Dec 1st, 2020 55m 38s

Why is weight-inclusive care important? Molly Hennighausen first remembers engaging in disordered eating behavior at age 9. Molly discusses Health At Every Size, the racist and sexist history of BMI, their treatment experience, how doctor's tre

Episode 5: Torrie

Oct 28th, 2020 1h 19m

What do storytelling, the healthcare industry and HPV all have in common? For Torrie Fields, Founder and CEO of Votive Health, the personal is political. Torrie designs serious illness programs for insurance companies and healthcare providers,

Episode 4: Valerie and Jen

Sep 30th, 2020 1h 7m

What are IVF and IUI? Assisted reproductive technology is a common reality for many who are trying to conceive, though it’s rarely talked about in public, or even among one’s closest confidants. In this episode, we talk with Valérie and Jen abo

Episode 3: Calvin and K

Aug 29th, 2020 1h 28m

What is the difference between top surgery and mastectomy? Just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to these similar surgeries done for very different reasons. In this episode Calvin who identifies as queer and trans-masculine talks with K, a

Episode 2: K

Jul 28th, 2020 58m 11s

What does it mean to have a BRCA mutation? When K found out that she is a carrier of a genetic mutation of the BRCA 1 gene or BRCA, which is correlated with a significant risk of breast and ovarian cancer, she opened up to her community and ask

Episode 1: Gemma

Jun 30th, 2020 41m 25s

What is a normal period? Are periods meant to hurt? For a decade, Gemma sought answers from medical professionals about the cause of her heavy and irregular cycles. Unsatisfied and underwhelmed with the options presented to her, Gemma took matt

Introducing TheDownThere

Jun 30th, 2020 6m 17s

What is TheDownThere? It's not just what's in our proverbial pants. It's a space to share personal stories. We discuss the things we don't talk mention in polite society in order to remove the stigma from talking about the things we keep hidden

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