The O+G Advocates

The O+G Advocates episodes:

• 07.17.2023

  Her Bold Move: Helping to get Women a Seat the Table

  Join The Advocates in a conversation with Jordan Zaslow, founder and Executive Director of Her Bold Move. The mission of Her Bold Move is to use media campaigns to elect unapologetically pro-choice women to political seats that have traditionally been dominated by...

  
• 05.23.2023

  The Mife Situation: What to Expect When You Are Expecting (the worst)

  It's been a minute, but the OG Advocates are back with a new episode! Friend of the pod, Becca Hart Holder, is back to break down the journey we have been on with Mifepristone...and what potentially comes next. It's important...

  
• 12.28.2022

  The Case No One is Talking About: The Threat to Mifepristone

  In the last episode of 2022, The O+G Advocates talk with Christine Clarke, a civil rights and constitutional lawyer currently at Reavis Page Jump LLP in New York City.  Until this past January, she worked at Planned Parenthood Federation of...

  
• 11.11.2022

  Sterilization Station: What OB/GYNs Need to Know About the Patient Rush for Permanent Contraception

  More than ever before, patients are seeking out OB/GYNs and requesting permanent contraception in huge numbers. There are Reddit lists and social media posts with lists of physicians who will help. So why are people asking for permanent contraception now?...

  
• 10.14.2022

  Love and Loss in Abortion Care

  October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and our guest is an expert on this subject, both personally and professionally. Dr. Julie Bindeman, a reproductive psychologist and reproductive rights advocate, joins The Advocates in a discussion of abortion in...

  
• 09.08.2022

  Indiana OB/GYNs and the Impending Abortion Ban

  We are joined by Bea Soderholm, DO and Raiven Owusu, both in Indiana, to discuss about how learners are dealing with the impending abortion ban. As a chief resident and fourth year medical student, they are both at a decision...

  
• 08.23.2022

  Storytellers: Five Women Share their Illegal Abortion Stories Pre-Roe

  Abortion existed before Roe and will certainly continue after the Dobbs decision. In this episode, the Advocates welcome The Bad Old Days Posse. This group of women had illegal abortions or helped friends get illegal abortions in the 1960s, worked...

  
• 06.30.2022

  Practicing Pre-Roe: Learning From Our Past

  The Advocates share their reactions to SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, both in their own states and in our country. Later in the episode, they are joined by Dr. Henry Klapholz, a professor emeritus OB/GYN who lived and worked...

  
• 06.17.2022

  The Intersection of Racism and the Anti-Abortion Movement

  The O+G Advocates welcome Jennifer Villavicencio, MD, MPP to discuss the intersection of racism and the anti-abortion movement. As the country prepares for the SCOTUS decision on Dobbs v Jackson, which will likely overturn the federally protected right to abortion,...

  
• 05.04.2022

  Rage Episode: Reactions to the SCOTUS Leak

  The O+G Advocates react to the leaked SCOTUS Opinion, along with Drs. Caitlin Bernard, Luu Ireland, and Tracey Wilkinson. These abortion activists discuss the implication of overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that legalized abortion, and talk honestly...

  
• 03.28.2022

  Matchmaker, Make Me a Match! A Conversation with Medical Students about the Residency Application Process

  In this episode, the O+G Advocates speak with two fourth-year medical school students regarding their experience interviewing for OBGYN Residency Spots. OBGYN has become a coveted field in the last 10 years, with 20% of US MD Medical seniors failing...

  
• 01.26.2022

  Defending Democracy: A Discussion with Skye Perryman, CEO of Democracy Forward

  ACOG members will recognize the name and impact of this episode's guest! The Advocates welcome Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward and former Chief Legal Counsel at ACOG. Skye talks about the recent decision on mifepristone administration, the legal...

  
• 01.02.2022

  Toxic Exposures At Work: How Ob/Gyns Can Advocate for Environmental Justice

  In our first episode of 2022, The O+G Advocates speak with Dr. Minako Watabe about her advocacy work related to occupational toxin exposure for pregnant farm workers. This is a great continuation of our discussion with Dr. DeNicola on the...

  
• 11.15.2021

  Double Discrimination: How ObGyns are harmed by low pay and reimbursement

  In this episode, the O+G Advocates speak with Dr. Louise King MD, JD, a fellow OB/GYN, and fearless women’s health advocate. Dr. King discusses the double discrimination in gynecologic surgery and how it negatively impacts patient outcomes. She touches on...

  
• 11.10.2021

  Meet Our New Podcaster: Dr. Talia Coney

  We are thrilled to announce the newest O+G Advocate Podcaster, Dr. Talia Coney.  Talia is an Ob/Gyn practicing in the Southwest serving an underserved population.  Get to know her and here what's been on our mind. Spoiler alert: A LOT! Follow...

  
• 10.01.2021

  Part 2: Defending Abortion Rights in Texas

  How did Texas past the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the country?  What reason did the Supreme Court give for not intervening?  How is this law different and how do we challenge it?  It's enough to make your head spin!...

  
• 09.14.2021

  Part 1: A Conversation with a Texas Abortion Provider

  The Advocates talk with Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi, a champion of reproductive health and justice and an abortion provider in Texas.  Dr. Moayedi talks about what it has been like being a provider in Texas since SB8 became law, the tireless...

  
• 08.13.2021

  The ObGyn and Climate Change: What You Need to Know

  In this episode, the Advocates speak with Dr. Nate DeNicola about how environmental justice and toxic exposures intersect with reproductive health. You will not want to miss learning how you can advocate for a healthier environment to ensure healthier lives. Follow...

  
• 06.30.2021

  Our Pride Episode: Care of Transgender and Non-Binary Patients

  In this episode, The O+G Advocates speak with Dr. Hannah Locke, Director of Gynecology for the Eskenazi Transgender Health and Wellness Center at Indiana University, about being an advocate for transgender and non-binary folx. We discuss what it takes to...

  
• 06.01.2021

  The Fate of Roe

  On Monday, May 17th, 2021 The Supreme Court of the United States announced they would hear a case out of Mississippi.  This case arises from a law that bans nearly all abortions after 15 weeks, putting a direct challenge to...

  
• 05.24.2021

  The March of Dimes: Your Advocacy Partner

  In this episode The Advocates chat with Kipp Lanham, the Manager for the Advocacy Mission Market with the March of Dimes. The March of Dimes started in 1938 by President Roosevelt to address the polio epidemic. In present day, the...

  
• 05.01.2021

  A Seat at the Table: Working with Medical Organizations

  In this episode, The O+G Advocates discuss their experiences working with various advocacy organizations, including American Medical Association, Planned Parenthood Action, Physicians for Reproductive Health, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The Advocates discuss how these organizations provide...

  
• 04.16.2021

  Ready to Run: Physician and Politician?

  In this episode, The O+G Advocates interview Dr. Kristin Lyerly, a practicing Ob/Gyn Specialist, who shares her experience running for Wisconsin State Assembly. We discuss the process and impact of running for office as a physician advocate.  Dr. Lyerly shares...

  
• 03.20.2021

  Joe Kennedy chats with The O+G Advocates

  In this episode, The O+G Advocates review different ways to participate in legislative advocacy, including key pointers and common pitfalls. The Advocates are joined by U.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy III (D-MA), who explains what makes a great pitch from his...

  
• 03.20.2021

  The O+G Advocates Origin Story

  In this episode, The O+G Advocates introduce themselves and explain what brought them to advocacy. They will also review some of the policies of the prior administration (Domestic and Global Gag Rule, REMS Changes for Mifepristone, and many others) as...

  
• 03.18.2021

  Introducing The O+G Advocates Podcast

  An introduction to a new podcast focused on reproductive health advocacy hosted by four Ob/Gyns from around the country: Drs. Megan Evans, Kasandra Scales, Kyle Bukowski, and Katie McHugh.