The Tea with Laura & Rachele

In this episode we're discussing the history of abortion rights in Canada and how you can help protect women, trans and non-conforming people’s right to bodily autonomy. This episode comes in the wake of USA's Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade - a horrific crime against human rights. Canada is often compared to the States. However when it comes to abortion rights we are vastly different. Canada currently does not have any legislation surrounding abortion (we need to keep it this way). Instead abortion is a form of health care (as it should be) that falls under Canada's Health Act. This does not make us perfect as abortion clinics are not widely accessible in every province. We need to hold our MP's and MPP's accountable for upholding the Health Act and increasing accessibility.

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

Resources

Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights

Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada

Norma Scarborough Fund

SisterSong

Cover ContraceptiON

AccessBC

Birth Control Access for Manitoba

Sex [M]ed

Our Commons

Open Parliament

Planned Parenthood - Toronto

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What we're drinking: Rachele - Peppermint Tea  | Laura - FeminiTEA

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 giving and receiving gifts. Let's face it gift giving can be awkward especially when guidelines have not been set. Have you ever showed up to a parties the only person without a gift? Or have you gone overboard trying to please everyone and put yourself in debt? We discuss all this and more. Share your gift giving horror stories with us! Listen in now! 

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What we're drinking: Rachele - Don't Worry Be Happy | Laura - Rose Tea

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In this episode we're discussing financial anxiety. It's extremely common no matter how much money you may have or make. If you're feeling behind your peers, worried about making ends meet or always feeling like you don't have enough you may be suffering from financial anxiety. The cost of living isn't getting any better so we're sharing our favourite tips to calm your mind around money. Know that anxiety can be debilitating and you may need to seek professional help. Share your favourite tips with us. Listen in now! 

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What we're drinking: Rachele - Immunity Booster | Laura - Stress Reliever 

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In this episode we welcome back, Preeti Pugatch. She is Founder and Chief Vision Officer of The Empowered Woman Rises. A movement that is challenging systemic discrimination by empowering women to advocate for themselves and the women around them. In today's episode we're discussing her experience growing with cultural expectations around education, relationships and independence. Listen in now!

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What we're drinking: Preeti - Wine & Water | Rachele - Peppermint Tea | Laura - Peppermint 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're discussing the reality of not having time for the gym or working out. So many of us beat ourselves up for missing gym time. We think we'll lose our level of fitness or never be able to get back on track. The truth is life is ever changing and there will be times when training has to take a backseat in your life. The important thing is that you learn to move authentically so that activity is a part of your everyday life. Share with us how you move authentically. Listen in now! 

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What we're drinking: Rachele - Don't Worry Be Happy | Laura - Amoretto 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.