We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall.

Today I’m talking to Samantha Zipporah, a holistic sexual health educator, activist, & advocate. We talk about holistic abortion care, the value of the uterus beyond childbearing, saying no to say yes and the healing power of orgasm.

CW: abortion, miscarriage

This episode was supported by Know Your Endo.

What we discussed:

• How Samantha’s work inspired the Heavy Flow Podcast!
• Reframing all pregnancy outcomes as “pregnancy release”
• Supporting physical, spiritual and emotional healing after an abortion and why the approach should be the same regardless of how the pregnancy was released
• How the technocratic method of medical care differs from holistic care
• Harnessing the vital life force of our uterus and acknowledging the sacred yes
• Why body literacy and education are keys to a positive termination experience for patients and care providers
• The healing power of orgasm

Connect with Samantha:

Website Instagram Facebook Support Samantha on Patreon

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Female Erasure Episode 16: Womb Wellness with Clare Kenty Wild Power The Red School Mantak Chia + Ovarian Kung Fu Feminist Current Podcast: Toward reproductive sovereignty, not reproductive rights Holistic Abortion Aftercare Zine

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Music Credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic Design: Rachel Laird 

Production Assistance: Vocal Fry Studios