The Tea with Laura & Rachele

In this episode we're sharing our current workout routines and motivation tips as we head into fall and winter. It's getting cold and it's getting dark which definitely has an effect on how motivated we are to get to the gym. This winter we're changing it up with different activities where we still get our heart rates up, but it fits with our lifestyles. Share what you're doing! Listen in now! 

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What we're drinking: Rachele - New Zealand Sauvignon Wine | Laura - Forty Creek Nanaimo in hot chocolate

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 very special guest Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff joining us to discuss the importance and benefits of provinces providing free birth control to all Canadians. His experience in policy writing at all government levels has lead the charge on AccessBC holding the NDP government accountable to fulfilling their promise of providing free contraction to all BC residents.. In this episode listeners will be inspired to take action to have universal coverage across Canada.

Teale has a PhD in politics and international studies from the University of Cambridge, and two BAs from the University of Calgary (political science and international relations). 

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

All About Teale

AccessBC

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

MyPostCare.ca

Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada

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?

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What we're drinking: Rachele - Bengal Spice | Laura - Coffee | Dr. Teale - Matcha & Lapsang Souchong 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.

In this episode we have very special guest Dr. Ruth Habte joining us. She is an OB/GYN Resident out of University of British Columbia and Campaign Organizer for AccessBC. In this discussion Dr. Ruth defines reproductive justice and how prevalent it is in Canada's health care system. She highlights both sides of the conversation as the Right to Parent and the Right to Not Parent. It's shocking how many people are not allowed to make this choice for themselves. There are also several barriers to access for contraception and abortion.

Later in the episode Dr. Ruth takes us through different abortion procedures and the time frame an individual would need each one. She also gives us the facts on fetal development from 6 to 24 weeks. SPOILER: The fetus is not a fully formed human and would not be viable outside the womb (in case you thought otherwise...) Enjoy!

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

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

MyPostCare.ca

Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada

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

AccessBC

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 - Peppermint Tea | Laura - Pu'reh Macchiato | Dr. Ruth - Tim Hortons Steeped 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.

In this episode we have very special guest Joyce Arthur joining us. Joyce has been an abortion rights activist since 1988. She is the founder and Executive Director of Canada’s national pro-choice group, the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC), which protects the legal right to abortion on request and works to improve access to quality abortion services. In Part Two of our Abortion Episodes we discuss how everyone can become involved in protecting our access to abortion in Canada. Joyce also explains how people can obtain an abortion if they are living in a city or rurally. 

More on Joyce Arthur

Before founding ARCC in 2005, Joyce ran the Pro-Choice Action Network in British Columbia for 10 years and edited the national newsletter Pro-Choice Press, which she began in 1995.

Joyce has written hundreds of articles on abortion and other political and social justice issues. As a media spokesperson and international speaker, she has spoken at dozens of venues in Canada and internationally, given hundreds of media interviews, and appeared in several documentaries.

As a social media activist, Joyce maintains several Facebook pages and websites devoted to reproductive rights, including Abortion News, and she operates email listservs for abortion providers and leading advocates within Canada and around the world.

Joyce is also a co-founder of FIRST, a national feminist group that advocates for the rights of sex workers and for the decriminalization of prostitution in Canada. She moderates the FIRST listserv and FIRST Facebook page, and does media communications for FIRST.

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 Discussed

Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada

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)

DO NOT GOOGLE ABORTION CLINICS & AVOID CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTRES

Additional Resources

Norma Scarborough Fund

SisterSong

Cover ContraceptiON

AccessBC

Birth Control Access for Manitoba

Sex [M]ed

Our Commons

Open Parliament

Planned Parenthood - Toronto

Listen in now! 

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

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What we're drinking: Rachele - Chamomile  | Laura - Stress Reliever | Joyce - Honey Bush Mandarin & Orange

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're discussing safety tips when it comes to travelling solo and as a woman. Now we don't want to scare you, but there are some important lessons we all need to be aware of. The mot important thing is to be aware of your surroundings so you can have a memorable trip for the right reasons! Let us know your travel safety tips. Listen in now! 

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What we're drinking: Rachele - Cinnamon | Laura - Nettle Greek Mountain

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're looking at different clothing brands and stores located in Canada. It seems like the USA always gets the cool styles at really good prices, but us Canadians have to factor in shipping, exchange and sometimes customs. Who wants to pay for all that? Not us! So we came up with a list of our current favourite clothing stores. These brands are for casual, work and going out/formal. We tried to pick options for both budget conscious to higher end. As you'll notice in this episode an individual's budget can vary drastically. Please know that these are just guidelines. We also want to acknowledge that in an ideal world we'd only buy from Canadian made brands, but for the purpose of this episode we are focusing on brands found in your local shopping mall. Let us know your favourite stores. Listen in now! 

Budget Conscious

Casual: Aerie & Old Navy

Work: Reitman's & Wilfred 

Going Out: The Bay (Design Lab) & Dynamite

Higher End

Casual: Gentle Fawn & Aritzia

Work: RW & Co. & Joseph Ribkoff

Going Out: Michael Kors & Nordstrom 

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What we're drinking: Rachele - Dream: Chamomile & Lemon | Laura - Rose 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.