Of Black Wombhood

By Tanya Latortue

Of Black Wombhood (OBW) is an independently-produced oral history project that invites us to think more imaginatively about wombs with respect to the Black body. In the OBW universe, wombs r

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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Of Black Wombhood episodes:

March 12, 2025Vashti
Episode 010. As Vashti reflects on her past, present, and future, her museum (@thecoloredgirlsmuseum) emerges as the conduit through which she has fostered a deeper connection to her own wombhood.
Interview by: Tanya Latortue
Story Editor: Tanya Latortue
Mix Engineer: Justin Berger
Original Music by: Justin Berger, Tim McMonigle, Corey Wallace
Cover Art/Photography: Tanya Latortue/Photo courtesy of the narrator
Language: English
Duration: 13:55
CONTENT WARNING: This story contains descriptions of medical situations that may be difficult for some listeners.
Access a copy of the transcript here. Follow OBW on Instagram at @ofblackwombhood for project updates!
Listen online at theblackwombhoodproject.com, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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14min
March 05, 2025Saundra
Episode 009. Although she has borne children of her own, Saundra does not believe one’s ability to nurture is determined by their fertility. She instead views the womb as a symbol of love and care, and encourages her loved ones to also regard wombhood in this way.
Interview by: Tanya Latortue
Story Editor: Tanya Latortue
Mix Engineer: Justin Berger
Original Music by: Justin Berger, Tim McMonigle, Corey Wallace
Cover Art/Photography: Tanya Latortue
Language: English
Duration: 13:21
Access a copy of the transcript here. Follow OBW on Instagram at @ofblackwombhood for project updates!
Listen online at theblackwombhoodproject.com, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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14min
February 26, 2025Rennia
Episode 008. Rennia’s mysterious vaginal muscle spasms affected not only her sex life, but also her ability to connect to her womb. Her eventual diagnosis and physical therapy sessions provide her with new opportunities to embrace her body and sexuality.
Interview by: Tanya Latortue
Story Editor(s): Allison Behringer, Tanya Latortue
Mix Engineer: Justin Berger
Original Music by: Justin Berger, Tim McMonigle, Corey Wallace
Cover Art/Photography: Tanya Latortue
Language: English
Duration: 13:25
CONTENT WARNING: This story contains adult language.

UPDATE: This interview was recorded in December 2023. In June 2024, Rennia reported that she has been able to experience penetrative sex without pain, and that she is no longer attending physical therapy sessions to treat her vaginismus.
Access a copy of the transcript here. Follow OBW on Instagram at @ofblackwombhood for project updates!
Listen online at theblackwombhoodproject.com, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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14min
February 19, 2025Marla
Episode 007. Marla began her college career pursuing her love of dance, but endured a botched health procedure that impacted her future plans. As she reflects on her past, she is reminded to root herself in moments of light, joy, and dance to overcome difficult moments.
Interview by: Tanya Latortue
Story Editor: Tanya Latortue
Mix Engineer: Justin Berger
Original Music by: Justin Berger, Tim McMonigle, Corey Wallace
Cover Art/Photography: Tanya Latortue
Language: English
Duration: 10:31
CONTENT WARNING: This story contains descriptions of medical complications that may be difficult for some listeners.
Access a copy of the transcript here. Follow OBW on Instagram at @ofblackwombhood for project updates!
Listen online at theblackwombhoodproject.com, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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11min
February 12, 2025Mahalia
Episode 006. Initially concerned that she would not have the resources to care for her baby, Mahalia confronts a major decision during her first pregnancy. Her choice leads her on an unanticipated journey towards her current passion.
Interview by: Tanya Latortue
Story Editor: Tanya Latortue
Mix Engineer: Justin Berger
Original Music by: Justin Berger, Tim McMonigle, Corey Wallace
Cover Art/Photography: Tanya Latortue
Language: English
Duration: 12:20
Access a copy of the transcript here. Follow OBW on Instagram at @ofblackwombhood for project updates!
Listen online at theblackwombhoodproject.com, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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13min
February 05, 2025Jah
Episode 005. After feeling “out of place” for many years, Jah finally finds community in the city of Philadelphia. There, he completes his transition and continues to flourish as he furthers his artistic practice.
Interview by: Zoë Greggs
Story Editor: Tanya Latortue
Mix Engineer: Justin Berger
Original Music by: Justin Berger, Tim McMonigle, Corey Wallace
Cover Art/Photography: Tanya Latortue
Language: English
Duration: 12:04
Access a copy of the transcript here. Follow OBW on Instagram at @ofblackwombhood for project updates!
Listen online at theblackwombhoodproject.com, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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13min
January 29, 2025Hattie
Episode 004. Hattie was shielded from knowledge about health, puberty, and sex growing up in rural North Carolina during the 1940’s and ‘50’s. To avoid a forced marriage after she becomes pregnant at 15, she runs away to Philadelphia to start a new life.
Interview by: Gabriella Nelson
Story Editor(s): Tanya Latortue, Gabriella Nelson, Zoë Greggs
Mix Engineer: Justin Berger
Original Music by: Justin Berger, Tim McMonigle, Corey Wallace
Cover Art/Photography: Tanya Latortue
Language: English
Duration: 11:37
Access a copy of the transcript here. Follow OBW on Instagram at @ofblackwombhood for project updates!
Listen online at theblackwombhoodproject.com, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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12min
January 22, 2025Denise
Episode 003. Though Denise’s pregnancy complications are key milestones of her womb journey, they also highlight many health providers’ failures in addressing Black patients’ needs during critical moments. Despite this, Denise remains grounded by her faith and deep love for her children.
Interview by: Tanya Latortue
Story Editor: Tanya Latortue
Mix Engineer: Justin Berger
Original Music by: Justin Berger, Tim McMonigle, Corey Wallace
Cover Art/Photography: Tanya Latortue
Language: English
Duration: 15:01
CONTENT WARNING: This story contains graphic descriptions of medical complications that may be difficult for some listeners.
Access a copy of the transcript here. Follow OBW on Instagram at @ofblackwombhood for project updates!
Listen online at theblackwombhoodproject.com, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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16min
January 15, 2025Brianna
Episode 002. After navigating an unexpected pregnancy during the height of the pandemic, Brianna commits to nurturing her womb, unlocking deeper self-confidence and trust in her judgments.
Interview by: Tanya Latortue
Story Editor: Tanya Latortue
Mix Engineer: Justin Berger
Original Music by: Justin Berger, Tim McMonigle, Corey Wallace
Cover Art/Photography: Tanya Latortue
Language: English
Duration: 14:34
Access a copy of the transcript here. Follow OBW on Instagram at @ofblackwombhood for project updates!
Listen online at theblackwombhoodproject.com, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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15min
January 08, 2025Ariel
Episode 001. Early on in her marriage, Ariel’s womb was a symbol of shared decision-making. Following her divorce, it has become the driving force of her self-preservation practices.
Interview by: Tanya Latortue
Story Editor: Tanya Latortue
Mix Engineer: Justin Berger
Original Music by: Justin Berger, Tim McMonigle, Corey Wallace
Cover Art/Photography: Tanya Latortue
Language: English
Duration: 13:13
Access a copy of the transcript here. Follow OBW on Instagram at @ofblackwombhood for project updates!
Listen online at theblackwombhoodproject.com, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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14min

FAQs about Of Black Wombhood:

How many episodes does Of Black Wombhood have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.