The Tea with Laura & Rachele

In this episode we discuss the lessons we learned in 2022 and how we are bringing them forward into 2023. Share your lessons for this year with us! Listen in now!

Lessons for 2023

- Everyone is on their own journey. You can't live there lives for them or fix everything and always be the saviour.

- You are responsible for your own experience. Check your mindset before reacting to things happening around you. Don't let your scars and knee jerk reactions control your response to stressful situations.

- It's okay to try new things and not feel guilty for changing your priorities. You can love doing something, but you don't have to constantly do it to prove that you love it. We have finite time and money. We can only divide our resources so much before we're overwhelmed and too anxious.

- Activate your vision board to manifest things things you want. Keep it front and centre right on your phone with Canva if you like! This will keep your dreams front of mind. You'll start to see action steps to realize everything you ever wanted.

- Support your community by keeping your hard earned dollars in your community. You'll get better quality, better service and you're helping your community prosper.

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What we're drinking: Rachele - Peppermint | Laura - Uplift & Energize herbal tea 

Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.

Hello PodFam! We are back with Season 3 of The Tea with Laura & Rachele. If you're new the podcast - welcome! If you have been with us for awhile - thank you

In this series finale of our Abortion episodes we welcome Katie Dean from the Viewer Discretion Legislation Coalition. Katie begins with her heartbreaking story and facing off with an anti-abortion group canvasing her neighbourhood with graphic images. That led her to starting the VDLC with Natalie Wakim.

The VDLC is a London, Ontario based organization that started when anti-abortion activists permeated the city with graphic pamphlets and road signs. These images are disturbing and extremely traumatizing to the community. Right now, cities across Canada are being hit hard with alleged aborted fetus images being delivered to homes without an envelope and large signs are being displayed on our street corners traumatizing many people, including children. Its mission is to deal with the offensive graphic images on signs in public and pamphlets delivered doorsteps. The VDLC is working towards changing Canadian law to prohibit the use of such graphic images in public spaces.

The VDLC is proof that anyone has the power to make a difference. As of May 2022 graphic anti-abortion images must be delivered in an opaque envelope with warning labels in London, Ontario.

Although we are focusing on Canada's organizations we hope this episode will inspire you to research how you can support reproductive and human rights in your country. 

Resources

VDLC: Website | Facebook | Instagram

List of ARCC CPC's

Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada

All About Teale

AccessBC

Dr. Ruth's Talk on Reproductive Justice & No-Cost Contraception

MyPostCare.ca

National Abortion Federation Canada

NAF Hotline - 1-800-772-9100

Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights

Action Hotline (Call) - 1-888-642-2725

Action Hotline (Text) - 1-613-800-6757

Choice Connect Abortion Referral

Women Help Women (Abortion Pill & Contraceptives)

Women on Web

Tia Health (Online Doctor Appointments)

Check out Joyce Arthur's Publications

Viewer Discretion Legislation Coalition (London, ON)

Norma Scarborough Fund

SisterSong

Cover ContraceptiON

Birth Control Access for Manitoba

Sex [M]ed

Our Commons

Open Parliament

Planned Parenthood - Toronto

DO NOT GOOGLE ABORTION CLINICS & AVOID CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTRES

Listen in now! 

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What we're drinking: Rachele - Bengal Spice | Laura - Lemon Ginger Twist | Katie - Pinot Grigio

Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.

In this episode we have two very special guests, Joyce Arthur and Annaliese Downey. Joyce is an abortion rights activist and the founder and Executive Director of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada. Annaliese is a recent graduate from the English Department at the University of Lethbridge and a Volunteer Researcher with the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada. She’s currently involved with two projects with ARCC and is passionate about Reproductive Health Justice in Canada. In this episode listeners will learn all about Crisis Pregnancy Centres, the groups behind them and how to spot them.

Although we are focusing on Canada's organizations we hope this episode will inspire you to research how you can support reproductive and human rights in your country. 

Resources

List of ARCC CPC's

Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada

All About Teale

AccessBC

Dr. Ruth's Talk on Reproductive Justice & No-Cost Contraception

MyPostCare.ca

National Abortion Federation Canada

NAF Hotline - 1-800-772-9100

Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights

Action Hotline (Call) - 1-888-642-2725

Action Hotline (Text) - 1-613-800-6757

Choice Connect Abortion Referral

Women Help Women (Abortion Pill & Contraceptives)

Women on Web

Tia Health (Online Doctor Appointments)

Check out Joyce Arthur's Publications

Viewer Discretion Legislation Coalition (London, ON)

Norma Scarborough Fund

SisterSong

Cover ContraceptiON

Birth Control Access for Manitoba

Sex [M]ed

Our Commons

Open Parliament

Planned Parenthood - Toronto

DO NOT GOOGLE ABORTION CLINICS & AVOID CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTRES

Listen in now! 

Want to be a part of the conversation and learn more information?

[email protected] 

What we're drinking: Rachele - Gingerbread | Laura - Amaretto Rooibos | Joyce - Pomegranate Raspberry Tea | Annaliese - Water

Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.

The Midnights album is out! Taylor Swift has done it again with this one. In this bonus episode we breakdown the songs, discuss theories and share what we love about each song by Miss Taylor Swift. We're going to say it now this is her most personal album to date. Listen in now!

Want to be a part of the conversation and share your story?

What we're drinking: Rachele - Decafe Coffee| Laura - Honey Lavender Rooibos

Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.