This week on OVARYaction, Kira and Alexandria discuss overrated and underrated TV shows. Tune in for a break from the heavy-stuff and to hear Alexandria and Kira disagree more than they ever have. 

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This week on OVARYaction, Kira and Alexandria chat about abortion rights and the Supreme Court. They cover the history of important cases including Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, and chat about the implications of an upcoming case to be heard at the Supreme Court--Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. 

Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/17/politics/supreme-court-abortion-mississippi/index.html
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-takes-up-case-that-could-limit-abortion-rights-2021-05-17/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/17/us/politics/supreme-court-to-hear-abortion-case-challenging-roe-v-wade.html
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/06/07/the-unique-dangers-of-the-supreme-courts-decision-to-hear-a-mississippi-abortion-case
Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973)
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (1991)
Thomas E. Dobbs, State Health Officer of the Mississippi Department of Health, et al., Petitioners
v.
Jackson Women's Health Organization, et al.


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IN THIS EPISODE

Kira had been meaning to learn more about the Salem Witch Trials for a few years now, so motivated herself to do so by promising to teach Alexandria on this episode of OVARYaction. Tune in to learn about the timeline of the Salem Witch trials, their crazy ideas about "evidence," and a little bit about some rye.

SOURCES:
Salem's Witch Trial Witchcraft & Witchhunt- National Geographic

America’s Hidden Stories: Salem’s  Secrets- Smithsonian Channel

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This week on OVARYaction Kira and Alexandria discuss Suicide and Suicide First Aid. May is Mental Health Awareness month, and Alexandria and Kira want to destigmatize suicide and discuss ways to support yourself or others. Listen in to learn statistics and information about how to safety plan with those you love. 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Source:
Training referenced by Alexandria- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)


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This week on OVARYaction Kira and Alexandria discuss Nonsuicidal Self-Injury, often referred to as self-harm. May is Mental Health Awareness month, and Alexandria and Kira want to destigmatize nonsuicidal self-injury and discuss ways to support yourself or others. Listen in to learn statistics and information about how to safety plan with those you love.


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This week on OVARYaction Kira and Alexandria discussed accountability. Following the murder of George Floyd and the trial of Derek Chauvin, social media posts began popping up regarding justice versus accountability. Tune in this week to hear Kira and Alexandria sort out the difference, guided by Mia Mingus's Apology Lab.

Source:
Mia Mingus Apology Lab/ Blogpost
https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2019/12/18/how-to-give-a-good-apology-part-1-the-four-parts-of-accountability/

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IN THIS EPISODE

I know you're looking at the episode title and are already a little grossed out--DON'T BE!
On this episode of OVARYaction, Kira and Alexandria chat about menstruation. They cover normal, not gross things, like the origins of the taboo around menstruation, ad campaigns around menstrual products, PMS, and even Irritable Male Syndrome (who knew?!). Tune in to learn and help normalize the conversation surrounding menstruation.  Not gross.

Sources:
https://helloclue.com/articles/culture/how-did-menstruation-become-taboo
https://always.com/en-us/about-us/our-epic-battle-like-a-girl
https://www.bodyform.co.uk/our-world/why-our-wombstories-need-to-be-heard/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSnZSaWhtJs (Modibodi: The New Way to Period)
https://www.healthline.com/health/premenstrual-syndrome#premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder
https://www.healthline.com/health/pms-mood-swings#_noHeaderPrefixedContent
https://www.healthline.com/health/mens-health/irritable-male-syndrome#treatment

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This week on OVARYaction Kira and Alexandria are joined by a podcrasher, Laura, to discuss Early Childhood Education. Join in to learn all about inquiry-based learning, Common Core, goals for early childhood education,  and maybe a thing or two about microwave safety.

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