*** This episode covers a sensitive topic: abortion. If this is triggering for you, I recommend you skip to another episode :) ***

I wanted to cover this topic because it is one that divides the population of the planet. Some people are for it and others against it. And that's okay. One thing I do think is important, however, is that we have open discussions about it. And that's exactly what I do with the Aborcyjny Dream Team who are a Poland-based initiative that help educate Polish women about medical abortions. They also spread the positive word that having an abortion is actually ok (they're slogan 'Aborcyjny jest ok' says it all).

Of all the countries in Europe, abortion is indeed a sensitive topic in Poland. There has recently been a change in the law, meaning that women can no longer terminate a pregnancy on the grounds of severe foetal abnormalities. I talk to the Abortion Dream Team about the situation in Poland, how it came to be like this, and what their initiative (and many others) do to help women terminate a pregnancy if that's what they want to do. 

We talk about contraception and why it can't be relied on to prevent abortions, why information about abortion should be included as part of sex education in schools, how even having an abortion law is stigmatising in itself, and we also go in depth as to why abortion is actually okay.

Just to clarify, I am an expat living in Poland, so I don't claim to know the whole situation as a Polish person might. However, as a feminist and being in the country, this issue interests me greatly. I didn't want to talk about the situation in Poland without talking to an organisation that actually knows what they're talking about. So please know I did my absolute best to inform myself the best way I could. 

Useful linkes:

Abortion Dream Team Website: http://aborcyjnydreamteam.pl/

Abortion Dream Team Instagram: @aborcyjnydream

Abortion Without Borders: https://abortion.eu/

Number to call for abortion support in Poland: Kobiety W Sieci: + 48 22 29 22 597

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In today's episode, I talk to marriage and family therapist, Dr. Kendra O'Hora. With Valentine's Day being around the corner, I thought why not talk to a couples therapist on what she thinks about the big day?! Kendra specialises in the enneagram and offers her clients enneagram typing interviews to allow them to find out what type they are and how they can use that knowledge to improve their romantic relationship. As well as this, we talk about what a healthy argument is, the stigma attached to 'going to therapy' and, of course, Valentine's Day. If you've always been interested in what a couple's therapist is really like and what they do, grab a cup of tea or coffee and have a listen to today's episode!

Dr. Kendra O'Hora's details:

Website: https://wellnessandco.org/

Instagram:@dr.kendraohora

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In today's episode, I talk to Morgan who is a Holistic Wealth Coach. Her main focus is on helping women balance their wellbeing with their finances. She also focuses on helping women get into investing. In this episode, we talk about all things money worries, saving, budgeting, money mindset and how to get into investing. It's really not as hard as you think! Always thought that the rich get richer and only men can invest? Well, think again, sister! Times are changing and it's about time!

Details:

Holistic Bucks website: www.holisticbucks.com

Morgan's Instagram: @holisticbucks

The podcast:

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Welcome back to another episode of the Badass Female Podcast. In today's episode, I collaborate with Jenn from the No Facts with Jenn Podcast and we answer the internet's dilemma questions, from insecurity in a one-month relationship to a baby ruining your New Year's Eve romantic plans, we have you covered in this episode. Jenn is the queen of answering the internet's juiciest questions and dilemmas, so if you want more from where this podcast comes from, head over to No Facts with Jenn for more blunt but entertaining agony aunt content.

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Until next time, stay safe, stay positive and look after number one! <3

Collaboration with No Facts with Jenn Podcast

Guest: Jennifer Reid

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In Episode 3 of the Badass Female Podcast, I talk to Morgan Doman who is a clarity life coach based in the USA. We talk about everything from why it's important to have boundaries, what effect apologizing has on your self-worth and why you might need to take a gap year! We also talk about how you can avoid people overstepping your boundaries at Christmas time - something we all need at this time of year!

Guest: Morgan Doman 

 - Instagram: morgan.doman

- Website: www.morgandoman.com

Host: Kristina Freeman

- Instagram: badass_female_irl

Music provided by Epidemic Sound.

In this episode, I talk to my university friend, who is now a junior doctor, about her role during the pandemic, where she's at with her career right now and gender stereotypes she faces at work. As well as that, we talk about her Instagram page with a fabulous name, 'yes_mum_i_ate'. As the title suggests, it's an Instagram page full of pictures of what she and her boyfriend cook together in their spare time - and she doesn't just do the standard shepherd's pie, I can tell you! If you're interested in how doctors themselves have found the COVID-19 pandemic or just like listening to a couple of gals chatting away while you go about your day, this is the one for you!

Connect with us: 

Instagram: Follow us at 'badass_female_irl'.

Guests:

*Kim* from 'yes_mum_i_ate'

Music provided by Epidemic Sound.

In this episode, I talk to my Canadian friend Mariah who I met seven years ago in Thessaloniki, Greece. She's a no-nonsense kinda gal, so the perfect person to tell you what you need to do to live your best life and not take any crap. I will also tell you how the Badass Female Podcast came into fruition, what experiences made me question if I'm living my best life and what steps I took to cut the crap out of my life and be more badass. This podcast is just two girlfriends catching up on old times and putting the world to rights - we're actually kinda funny too! I hope what we speak about resonates with you in some way. If it does, why not DM us on Instagram at "badass_female_irl"? If you have experienced any specific wake-up call moments in your life when you realised that you're not happy/not living your life to the fullest/ just coasting along, we'd love to hear them! 

Music in this podcast is provided by Epidemic Sound.

Host: Kristina Freeman

Guest: Mariah Palmer

Connect: Follow us on Instagram at "badass_female_irl" and subscribe to our YouTube Channel at, you got it, "Badass Female" so you can listen to the podcast there too.

Thanks for listening, and for those of you who read this entire description, don't forget that you are a badass female who can achieve anything - you go girl!

The Badass Female Podcast is the space for everything female, however you interpret the word! In these 45-minute slots, I'll be talking by myself, with my friends, and other distinguished guests about topics that us females care about, fret about, freak out about, are excited about, etc. In the first episode, we'll go into what makes someone BADASS, and why it's not such a bad thing to be a BADASS FEMALE. In today's society, with the pressure, and the stress, we need to be more badass ladies! If you want to feel like you're surrounded by people that actually get what you're thinking, why not tune in to our very first episode?

We'll be back very soon with the first episode. So, in the meantime, sit back, relax, and be more badass.

Kristina

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