Q&A

I got to speak with Elizabeth Eek about her story and how harmful 6 week abortion bans can be.

TW: This episode contains talk about mental illness and suicidal ideation.

Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255

I got to speak with Jennifer Horner from Planned Parenthood on all things sexual education.

Planned Parenthood Sex Ed Resources

Sex Positive Families

TW: graphic depiction of violence and talks of murder, forced sterilization

I got to talk with founder and executive director of The Great Plains Action Society, Sikowis Nobiss. She tells me about the Hyde Amendment and how it disproportiately affects indigenous peoples. 

Great Plains Action Society  

The Hyde Amendment

ACCESS DENIED: ORIGINS OF THE HYDE AMENDMENT AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC FUNDING FOR ABORTION 

Cindy Gladue suffered her last indignity at murder trial 

Allaboveall.org

TW: talks of mental illness and substance use

I got to talk to Ryan who is a friend about what it's like going through the system as someone living with schizophrenia and substance abuse.

Iowans With Mental Health Illness Struggle In Failed System

Foundation 2 Crisis Services

List of Johnson County Crisis Services

Mobile Crisis Outreach

How The Loss Of U.S. Psychiatric Hospitals Led To A Mental Health Crisis

Mobile crisis outreach Johnson county Crisis Phone/Text: 1-855-325-4296

Hey all! I got to do a short interview with Corridor Community Action Network's creator Mandi Nichols. She speaks to me about the work she's been doing and how we can support our communities.

TW: Strong language

Today, I give a quick introduction to the upcoming Supreme Court case.

Lessons from Before Roe

Jackson Women’s Health Organization v. Dobbs

What Abortion Was Like In The U.S. Before Roe V. Wade

A Look At Amy Coney Barrett's Record On Abortion Rights

Roe v. Wade: The Constitutional Right to Access Safe, Legal Abortion

Planned Parenthood v Reynolds

Attacks on Abortion Access

Iowa House passes anti-abortion constitutional amendment — a goal that eluded Republicans last year

TW: strong language and talks of sexual assault

Today, I’m airing an interview with U for Us. They are a university of Iowa affiliated organization that supports sexual assault survivors and works to end sexual misconduct at the University of Iowa. I got to talk with them about all the amazing work they do and how we can get involved.

Lessons on Consent Every Thursday by Little Village Magazine

Fiji protests inspire new student organization, demonstrations

U for Us Venmo

U for Us Anonymous Tip Line

Hollerback Bystander Intervention Training

Iowa Coalition of Sexual Assault

Text "IOWAHELP" to 20121 or call 1-800-770-1650 if you have been a victim of sexual assault

TW: this episode mentions talks of sexual abuse, medical trauma and suicide

Welcome back for another episode. I got to talk with a young woman about what it's like to live with endometriosis and why OBGYNs won't give her a hysterectomy despite her living in chronic pain. We also take a dive into what nonconsensual pelvic exams are and why they're happening. Are they necessary? Let's find out!

Endometriosis

She Didn't Want a Pelvic Exam - She Got One Anyways

Hospitals Are Allowing Medical Students to Perform Pelvic Exams on Unconscious Women — Without Their Consent

The Outrageous Reasons These Women Couldn't Get Their Tubes Tied