Our Bodies, Our Stories

In this episode, Syna and Aimee deep dive into reproductive justice in the media and how AAPI people are represented in the media!

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In S3E4 of “Our Bodies, Our Stories” Aimee and Syna talk about the important intersection of Environmental Justice and Reproductive Justice. 

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Welcome back listeners! In the third episode of this season, Syna and Aimee are joined by Victoria Gillison from the Center for Reproductive Rights. We’ve recommended several of the Center’s resources in previous episodes, so don’t miss out on the chance to hear from the person that created them! 

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In the second episode of this season, Syna and Aimee talk about Intersex Justice as an essential component of Reproductive Justice. They explore several topics including misinformation, invasive surgeries, consent, and indigenous communities such as the Hijras in India. 

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In the season 3 launch, Aimee and Syna meet with Dr. Shefali Batra to discuss the mental health impacts surrounding abortion and how to take care of one’s mental health amidst abortion bans.

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In the sixth and final episode of the season, Syna and Aimee interview Reverend Zoë Garry about what it is like to be both religious and pro-choice, and about the dangers of the anti-choice movement.

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In our fifth episode, Aimee interviews Tulane sociology professor Dr. Katherine Johnson about living in a Post-Roe World, the sociological implications, and what comes next. 

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In this episode, Syna and Aimee get on their soap box to discuss the language around abortion, the pro abortion argument, and break down the different terms used today.

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In this episode, Aimee and Syna tackle the stigma around being LGBTQIA+ within the AAPI community. Tune in for a mix of personal stories and conversations about destigmatization!

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In the second episode, Aimee and Syna discuss and break down the racist past of reproductive health and emphasize the importance of an anti-racist lens when talking about reproductive health.

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