The HisTerical Society Feminist Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-histerical-society-feminist-podcast The overturning of Roe v Wade has rocked women of the United States. I captured the moment in pro-choice documentary WE'RE NOT GOING BACK! which premiered in October, 2022 ahead of the November election. Since then, I've been tracking the horrible state-level legislation in red states as they march towards fascism TheHisTericalSociety.com blog and podcast, which offers interviews and discussions on feminist issues plaguing people in the US. © 2024 Torrance Productions, LLC 24b649f8-2596-569f-b14a-d541e3e9546d no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:35:58 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:12:18 -0800 http://www.TheHisTericalSociety.com https://img.transistor.fm/k1yffQMOfjc4nx566LOli2L-XspYKdxlVlAt2Qd2svI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ODc1/MDc2YTIzMmZjYzYw/NTZhZThmODZiZDEy/YWZmNS5wbmc.jpg The HisTerical Society Feminist Podcast http://www.TheHisTericalSociety.com episodic Pamela Torrance The overturning of Roe v Wade has rocked women of the United States. I captured the moment in pro-choice documentary WE'RE NOT GOING BACK! which premiered in October, 2022 ahead of the November election. Since then, I've been tracking the horrible state-level legislation in red states as they march towards fascism TheHisTericalSociety.com blog and podcast, which offers interviews and discussions on feminist issues plaguing people in the US. The overturning of Roe v Wade has rocked women of the United States. reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist Pamela Torrance pamela@torranceproductions.com No Yes 2-Time Cult Survivor Mindy Conway 26 26 2-Time Cult Survivor Mindy Conway full b734c978-cb3c-4071-b97f-349d62a147b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fe9ba3a Mindy was raised Jehovah's Witness and survived only to later find as an adult her mega-church in Texas turned QAnon.  She shares the story of how she got out and saw the light both times, as well as tips for those with loved ones who are still in a cult on how to reach them and help them out.  

#QAnon #IGotOut

Resources: 
Dr. Hassan's Cult Center: https://freedomofmind.com/
Jim Stewartson's X: https://x.com/jimstewartson
Dave Troy's X: https://x.com/davetroy

]]> Mindy was raised Jehovah's Witness and survived only to later find as an adult her mega-church in Texas turned QAnon.  She shares the story of how she got out and saw the light both times, as well as tips for those with loved ones who are still in a cult on how to reach them and help them out.  

#QAnon #IGotOut

Resources: 
Dr. Hassan's Cult Center: https://freedomofmind.com/
Jim Stewartson's X: https://x.com/jimstewartson
Dave Troy's X: https://x.com/davetroy

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 18:31:09 -0700 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 1837 Mindy was raised Jehovah's Witness and survived only to later find as an adult her mega-church in Texas turned QAnon.  She shares the story of how she got out and saw the light both times, as well as tips for those with loved ones who are still in a cult on how to reach them and help them out.  

#QAnon #IGotOut

Resources: 
Dr. Hassan's Cult Center: https://freedomofmind.com/
Jim Stewartson's X: https://x.com/jimstewartson
Dave Troy's X: https://x.com/davetroy

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No Spend Smart, Resist Strong in 2025 with Lori B. 25 25 Spend Smart, Resist Strong in 2025 with Lori B. full b3c7751c-30ec-4f5a-9fe1-6dbbed471f76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1008c15f Lori B. is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience at leading companies like NVIDIA, Logitech, and Cisco Systems, Inc. Passionate about the transformative power of strategic group purchasing, she believes in leveraging collective resources to create meaningful impact. Her expertise lies in driving efficiency, fostering collaboration, and aligning spending with values. Lori's dedication to thoughtful procurement empowers people to achieve both financial, ethical and political goals.

Lori's Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/spendsmart/
More about OVA RE-Action with The HisTerical Society:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/ova-re-action/

]]> Lori B. is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience at leading companies like NVIDIA, Logitech, and Cisco Systems, Inc. Passionate about the transformative power of strategic group purchasing, she believes in leveraging collective resources to create meaningful impact. Her expertise lies in driving efficiency, fostering collaboration, and aligning spending with values. Lori's dedication to thoughtful procurement empowers people to achieve both financial, ethical and political goals.

Lori's Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/spendsmart/
More about OVA RE-Action with The HisTerical Society:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/ova-re-action/

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:56:48 -0800 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 1925 Lori B. is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience at leading companies like NVIDIA, Logitech, and Cisco Systems, Inc. Passionate about the transformative power of strategic group purchasing, she believes in leveraging collective resources to create meaningful impact. Her expertise lies in driving efficiency, fostering collaboration, and aligning spending with values. Lori's dedication to thoughtful procurement empowers people to achieve both financial, ethical and political goals.

Lori's Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/spendsmart/
More about OVA RE-Action with The HisTerical Society:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/ova-re-action/

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No OVA RE-Action - Monthly Zoom Calls & Community Forum 24 24 OVA RE-Action - Monthly Zoom Calls & Community Forum full b465ff48-1d1e-4785-b7a1-5ed2d2af2f78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a4830d7 Introducing OVA RE-Action by The HisTerical Society!  Let's come together as part of the resistance and build out a community of women and allies to fight back against the patriarchy and 45/7's Project 2025 agenda!  

We need to stick together, so we will start monthly Zoom calls on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  Also, we have started an online forum where we can share information and resources to help each other out in these trying times.  

Sign up for the monthly calls here:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/ova-re-action/
OVA RE-Action online forum:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/forums/forum/ova-reaction/

]]> Introducing OVA RE-Action by The HisTerical Society!  Let's come together as part of the resistance and build out a community of women and allies to fight back against the patriarchy and 45/7's Project 2025 agenda!  

We need to stick together, so we will start monthly Zoom calls on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  Also, we have started an online forum where we can share information and resources to help each other out in these trying times.  

Sign up for the monthly calls here:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/ova-re-action/
OVA RE-Action online forum:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/forums/forum/ova-reaction/

]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:17:36 -0800 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 569 Introducing OVA RE-Action by The HisTerical Society!  Let's come together as part of the resistance and build out a community of women and allies to fight back against the patriarchy and 45/7's Project 2025 agenda!  

We need to stick together, so we will start monthly Zoom calls on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  Also, we have started an online forum where we can share information and resources to help each other out in these trying times.  

Sign up for the monthly calls here:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/ova-re-action/
OVA RE-Action online forum:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/forums/forum/ova-reaction/

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist Yes He cheated! How they hacked the vote and what to do about it! 23 23 He cheated! How they hacked the vote and what to do about it! full 701f0a6d-eb82-4cd9-9984-ce752a850c75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba2b6faa Link to Stephen Spoonaware's theory:  https://spoutible.com/thread/37794013

Link to Petition to demand recounts:  https://chng.it/xQf6qfZsCx

Bonus video from MeidasTouch that puts this whole thing in context with Elon being in on the plot to steal America!  https://youtu.be/oRyo3ZqrnKs?si=v0WAlJrPKdpvM-n4

]]> Link to Stephen Spoonaware's theory:  https://spoutible.com/thread/37794013

Link to Petition to demand recounts:  https://chng.it/xQf6qfZsCx

Bonus video from MeidasTouch that puts this whole thing in context with Elon being in on the plot to steal America!  https://youtu.be/oRyo3ZqrnKs?si=v0WAlJrPKdpvM-n4

]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2024 23:31:24 -0800 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 398 Link to Stephen Spoonaware's theory:  https://spoutible.com/thread/37794013

Link to Petition to demand recounts:  https://chng.it/xQf6qfZsCx

Bonus video from MeidasTouch that puts this whole thing in context with Elon being in on the plot to steal America!  https://youtu.be/oRyo3ZqrnKs?si=v0WAlJrPKdpvM-n4

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No Turn the Muthas Out Crowdfunding Campaign to Support Abortion Election Ads 22 22 Turn the Muthas Out Crowdfunding Campaign to Support Abortion Election Ads full d81795ba-0f27-463b-8017-9d54b5961e3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec9f8597 Our Turn the Muthas Out' crowdfunding campaign is live!  Help us deploy election ads to help the abortion measures pass in 10 different states this November!  Women in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, South Dakota are counting on our support to take back their reproductive rights!  Please donate today and help us help!  For more information or to donate today check out www.thehistericalsociety.us  #abortionelectionads #weaponizecitizensunited #Protectabortionrights #restoreabortionrights 

]]> Our Turn the Muthas Out' crowdfunding campaign is live!  Help us deploy election ads to help the abortion measures pass in 10 different states this November!  Women in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, South Dakota are counting on our support to take back their reproductive rights!  Please donate today and help us help!  For more information or to donate today check out www.thehistericalsociety.us  #abortionelectionads #weaponizecitizensunited #Protectabortionrights #restoreabortionrights 

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:14:16 -0700 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 467 Our Turn the Muthas Out' crowdfunding campaign is live!  Help us deploy election ads to help the abortion measures pass in 10 different states this November!  Women in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, South Dakota are counting on our support to take back their reproductive rights!  Please donate today and help us help!  For more information or to donate today check out www.thehistericalsociety.us  #abortionelectionads #weaponizecitizensunited #Protectabortionrights #restoreabortionrights 

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No 'Choice at Risk' abortion docs with Dorothy Fadiman and Hannah Latimer-Snell 21 21 'Choice at Risk' abortion docs with Dorothy Fadiman and Hannah Latimer-Snell full e2008d99-ad06-499b-9f58-bf5c6dff39e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6efb6819 Filmmaker Dorothy Fadiman joins the podcast to discuss her pro-choice documentary film series, Choice at Risk, which contains 3 docs made about the pre-Roe era of back-alley abortion.  We also discuss with her social media manager, Hannah Latimer Snell, how they are repurposing clips from the films to address current issues in states with abortion bans and abortion ballot measures ahead of the election.  Their messages promote awareness and encourage people to register and vote in the upcoming election. 

Watch the Choice at Risk films at https://www.abortionfilms-choiceatris...

Follow their social media posts @choiceatrisk on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and look for their posts on Reddit.  #Abortiondocumentary #Prochoicefilm #ChoiceatRisk #ConcentricMedia #DorothyFadimanFilms #roevwadeoverturned #Backalleyabortion

]]> Filmmaker Dorothy Fadiman joins the podcast to discuss her pro-choice documentary film series, Choice at Risk, which contains 3 docs made about the pre-Roe era of back-alley abortion.  We also discuss with her social media manager, Hannah Latimer Snell, how they are repurposing clips from the films to address current issues in states with abortion bans and abortion ballot measures ahead of the election.  Their messages promote awareness and encourage people to register and vote in the upcoming election. 

Watch the Choice at Risk films at https://www.abortionfilms-choiceatris...

Follow their social media posts @choiceatrisk on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and look for their posts on Reddit.  #Abortiondocumentary #Prochoicefilm #ChoiceatRisk #ConcentricMedia #DorothyFadimanFilms #roevwadeoverturned #Backalleyabortion

]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:31:22 -0700 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 2433 Filmmaker Dorothy Fadiman joins the podcast to discuss her pro-choice documentary film series, Choice at Risk, which contains 3 docs made about the pre-Roe era of back-alley abortion.  We also discuss with her social media manager, Hannah Latimer Snell, how they are repurposing clips from the films to address current issues in states with abortion bans and abortion ballot measures ahead of the election.  Their messages promote awareness and encourage people to register and vote in the upcoming election. 

Watch the Choice at Risk films at https://www.abortionfilms-choiceatris...

Follow their social media posts @choiceatrisk on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and look for their posts on Reddit.  #Abortiondocumentary #Prochoicefilm #ChoiceatRisk #ConcentricMedia #DorothyFadimanFilms #roevwadeoverturned #Backalleyabortion

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No 'Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant's Pursuit of Happiness' - Varuni Sinha discusses her memoir 20 20 'Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant's Pursuit of Happiness' - Varuni Sinha discusses her memoir full 0ba295f1-6579-438b-823b-ac36c66e933e https://share.transistor.fm/s/31bb9334 Varuni Sinha joins us to discuss her newly released memoir, 'Golden Handcuffs:  An Immigrants Pursuit of Happiness'..  She shares her struggle to assimilate in the US as the spouse of an immigrant with an H1-B visa but very limited autonomy of her own.  Her journey to persevere through a dark time of depression and questioning her own self worth can inspire hope in anyone struggling to find purpose in life. 

Varuni Sinha is a New York City-based writer and multimedia producer. She has written for The Post and Courier, Time Out New York, and created 360-degree campaigns for global brands such as Yamaha and Panasonic. A former guest lecturer at the University of Delhi, she taught “Race and Politics Through Literature” and wrote a dissertation on the history of Indian comic superheroes, tracing their origin story to Hindu gods and their American cousins. Her paintings have been displayed in solo and group exhibitions in galleries across India.

Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant's Pursuit of Happiness is available on her website: varunisinha.com, on Amazon, Ingram and Barnes and Noble. 

]]> Varuni Sinha joins us to discuss her newly released memoir, 'Golden Handcuffs:  An Immigrants Pursuit of Happiness'..  She shares her struggle to assimilate in the US as the spouse of an immigrant with an H1-B visa but very limited autonomy of her own.  Her journey to persevere through a dark time of depression and questioning her own self worth can inspire hope in anyone struggling to find purpose in life. 

Varuni Sinha is a New York City-based writer and multimedia producer. She has written for The Post and Courier, Time Out New York, and created 360-degree campaigns for global brands such as Yamaha and Panasonic. A former guest lecturer at the University of Delhi, she taught “Race and Politics Through Literature” and wrote a dissertation on the history of Indian comic superheroes, tracing their origin story to Hindu gods and their American cousins. Her paintings have been displayed in solo and group exhibitions in galleries across India.

Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant's Pursuit of Happiness is available on her website: varunisinha.com, on Amazon, Ingram and Barnes and Noble. 

]]> Sat, 20 Jul 2024 16:51:22 -0700 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 1442 Varuni Sinha joins us to discuss her newly released memoir, 'Golden Handcuffs:  An Immigrants Pursuit of Happiness'..  She shares her struggle to assimilate in the US as the spouse of an immigrant with an H1-B visa but very limited autonomy of her own.  Her journey to persevere through a dark time of depression and questioning her own self worth can inspire hope in anyone struggling to find purpose in life. 

Varuni Sinha is a New York City-based writer and multimedia producer. She has written for The Post and Courier, Time Out New York, and created 360-degree campaigns for global brands such as Yamaha and Panasonic. A former guest lecturer at the University of Delhi, she taught “Race and Politics Through Literature” and wrote a dissertation on the history of Indian comic superheroes, tracing their origin story to Hindu gods and their American cousins. Her paintings have been displayed in solo and group exhibitions in galleries across India.

Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant's Pursuit of Happiness is available on her website: varunisinha.com, on Amazon, Ingram and Barnes and Noble. 

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No 'On Matriarchy Lake' - film and Matriarchal societies with Lynn Tang 19 19 'On Matriarchy Lake' - film and Matriarchal societies with Lynn Tang full f88f32fd-9179-4e1c-9c5b-f8a8f9577c45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e0c771d Lynn Tang joins us to discuss her new film, 'On Matriarchy Lake', which is based on a true story from real-life matriarchal society Mosuo, which still exists today in China.  Women are in charge in these societies, of which there are 8 in the world, totaling 8 million people!  Learn more about these "queendom" societies, the film, and Lynn's plans to form a matriarchal society here in the United States!  Don't miss this one!

On Matriachy Lake trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20DIoO6nTKM
and facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OnMatriachyLake
More about The United Matriachy Nations:  https://UMN.stculture.org,
and the UMN facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083571872398
One of several articles on Mosuo matriarchal society https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/apr/01/the-kingdom-of-women-the-tibetan-tribe-where-a-man-is-never-the-boss

]]> Lynn Tang joins us to discuss her new film, 'On Matriarchy Lake', which is based on a true story from real-life matriarchal society Mosuo, which still exists today in China.  Women are in charge in these societies, of which there are 8 in the world, totaling 8 million people!  Learn more about these "queendom" societies, the film, and Lynn's plans to form a matriarchal society here in the United States!  Don't miss this one!

On Matriachy Lake trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20DIoO6nTKM
and facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OnMatriachyLake
More about The United Matriachy Nations:  https://UMN.stculture.org,
and the UMN facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083571872398
One of several articles on Mosuo matriarchal society https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/apr/01/the-kingdom-of-women-the-tibetan-tribe-where-a-man-is-never-the-boss

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 13:45:48 -0700 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 2372 Lynn Tang joins us to discuss her new film, 'On Matriarchy Lake', which is based on a true story from real-life matriarchal society Mosuo, which still exists today in China.  Women are in charge in these societies, of which there are 8 in the world, totaling 8 million people!  Learn more about these "queendom" societies, the film, and Lynn's plans to form a matriarchal society here in the United States!  Don't miss this one!

On Matriachy Lake trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20DIoO6nTKM
and facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OnMatriachyLake
More about The United Matriachy Nations:  https://UMN.stculture.org,
and the UMN facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083571872398
One of several articles on Mosuo matriarchal society https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/apr/01/the-kingdom-of-women-the-tibetan-tribe-where-a-man-is-never-the-boss

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No 'Pyrrha & Pandora' - Pro-choice comedy - Behind the scenes with Allison & Pamela 18 18 'Pyrrha & Pandora' - Pro-choice comedy - Behind the scenes with Allison & Pamela full 664f5dc1-b209-466d-9e35-43e9d454ac17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73597b75 Allison and Pamela discuss the filming of the pro-choice comedy web series Pyrrha & Pandora, and the excitement around the finale.  They disclose the big plans for this Roevember to crowdfund election ads for the abortion initiatives that will be on the ballot in several states.  

Turn the Muthas Out is the campaign - learn more and donate here:  www.thehistericalsociety.us

Watch all the episodes as they are released on our website:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/pyrrha-pandora/

#roevemberiscoming #feministcomedy #Thehistericalsociety #PyrrhaandPandora 

]]> Allison and Pamela discuss the filming of the pro-choice comedy web series Pyrrha & Pandora, and the excitement around the finale.  They disclose the big plans for this Roevember to crowdfund election ads for the abortion initiatives that will be on the ballot in several states.  

Turn the Muthas Out is the campaign - learn more and donate here:  www.thehistericalsociety.us

Watch all the episodes as they are released on our website:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/pyrrha-pandora/

#roevemberiscoming #feministcomedy #Thehistericalsociety #PyrrhaandPandora 

]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 21:05:35 -0700 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 1317 Allison and Pamela discuss the filming of the pro-choice comedy web series Pyrrha & Pandora, and the excitement around the finale.  They disclose the big plans for this Roevember to crowdfund election ads for the abortion initiatives that will be on the ballot in several states.  

Turn the Muthas Out is the campaign - learn more and donate here:  www.thehistericalsociety.us

Watch all the episodes as they are released on our website:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/pyrrha-pandora/

#roevemberiscoming #feministcomedy #Thehistericalsociety #PyrrhaandPandora 

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist Yes Smash the Patriarchy with Jeremy Stockdale - Manterruptions, Mansplaining, and Male tendencies 17 17 Smash the Patriarchy with Jeremy Stockdale - Manterruptions, Mansplaining, and Male tendencies full cce6a63d-a58f-4ce4-8db4-13b21d1af67b https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe6d19dd We discuss male tendencies that hold women back with Jeremy Stockdale, Owner of Ylead, gender ally, and originator of the "Smash the Patriarchy" Wednesday posts on LinkedIn.  We discuss the various Man- terms and tendencies that Men have adopted due to societal pressures.  We learn why they affect women in a negative way in the workplace, but also in family and other relationships.  It's so refreshing to hear a man acknowledge these inequitable male tendencies.  And his British accent doesn't hurt either!  ;)

He shares a wealth of great tips and recommendations:  
Book links:  Everyday Sexism by Laura Bates https://everydaysexism.com/; Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez https://carolinecriadoperez.com/book/invisible-women/; The Authority Gap by Mary Ann Sieghart https://www.maryannsieghart.com/the-authority-gap/; Mansplaining Flowchart by Kim Goodwin https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180727-mansplaining-explained-in-one-chart; Good Guys by David Smith and Brad Johnson https://www.workplaceallies.com/books/goodguys; https://www.tokenman.org/

]]> We discuss male tendencies that hold women back with Jeremy Stockdale, Owner of Ylead, gender ally, and originator of the "Smash the Patriarchy" Wednesday posts on LinkedIn.  We discuss the various Man- terms and tendencies that Men have adopted due to societal pressures.  We learn why they affect women in a negative way in the workplace, but also in family and other relationships.  It's so refreshing to hear a man acknowledge these inequitable male tendencies.  And his British accent doesn't hurt either!  ;)

He shares a wealth of great tips and recommendations:  
Book links:  Everyday Sexism by Laura Bates https://everydaysexism.com/; Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez https://carolinecriadoperez.com/book/invisible-women/; The Authority Gap by Mary Ann Sieghart https://www.maryannsieghart.com/the-authority-gap/; Mansplaining Flowchart by Kim Goodwin https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180727-mansplaining-explained-in-one-chart; Good Guys by David Smith and Brad Johnson https://www.workplaceallies.com/books/goodguys; https://www.tokenman.org/

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:35:30 -0700 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 2504 We discuss male tendencies that hold women back with Jeremy Stockdale, Owner of Ylead, gender ally, and originator of the "Smash the Patriarchy" Wednesday posts on LinkedIn.  We discuss the various Man- terms and tendencies that Men have adopted due to societal pressures.  We learn why they affect women in a negative way in the workplace, but also in family and other relationships.  It's so refreshing to hear a man acknowledge these inequitable male tendencies.  And his British accent doesn't hurt either!  ;)

He shares a wealth of great tips and recommendations:  
Book links:  Everyday Sexism by Laura Bates https://everydaysexism.com/; Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez https://carolinecriadoperez.com/book/invisible-women/; The Authority Gap by Mary Ann Sieghart https://www.maryannsieghart.com/the-authority-gap/; Mansplaining Flowchart by Kim Goodwin https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180727-mansplaining-explained-in-one-chart; Good Guys by David Smith and Brad Johnson https://www.workplaceallies.com/books/goodguys; https://www.tokenman.org/

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No Abortion in Film with Eileen Tull 16 16 Abortion in Film with Eileen Tull full bffcb555-1c4e-45ee-bd7a-115e95debbd2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ec16aea Join Eileen Tull and I as we take a tour of abortion depiction in film over several decades.  From Fast Times to the Alien franchise, we cover the most prominent films and discuss how the topic has evolved over time.  Interesting to see how Eileen and my perspectives differ, as we represent two generations with distinct backgrounds and frames of reference.  

Eileen Tull is a theatremaker, writer, and arts educator based in Chicago. Her work has been seen all over the country including the San Francisco Fringe, Minnesota Fringe, United Solo Festival, and various One Minute Play Festivals. In Chicago she has worked with Theatre Wit, Factory Theatre, Broken Nose, You're Being Ridiculous, Whiskey Radio Hour, and Sappho's Salon, a multidisciplinary variety show that she co-hosted from 2015-2020. She is the founder of Fat Theatre Project, a new creative collective that tells stories by/ about/with fat people.  

https://eileentull.com/

#AbortioninFilm #ProChoiceFilms #EileenTull #FeministPodcast #TheHisTericalSociety 

]]> Join Eileen Tull and I as we take a tour of abortion depiction in film over several decades.  From Fast Times to the Alien franchise, we cover the most prominent films and discuss how the topic has evolved over time.  Interesting to see how Eileen and my perspectives differ, as we represent two generations with distinct backgrounds and frames of reference.  

Eileen Tull is a theatremaker, writer, and arts educator based in Chicago. Her work has been seen all over the country including the San Francisco Fringe, Minnesota Fringe, United Solo Festival, and various One Minute Play Festivals. In Chicago she has worked with Theatre Wit, Factory Theatre, Broken Nose, You're Being Ridiculous, Whiskey Radio Hour, and Sappho's Salon, a multidisciplinary variety show that she co-hosted from 2015-2020. She is the founder of Fat Theatre Project, a new creative collective that tells stories by/ about/with fat people.  

https://eileentull.com/

#AbortioninFilm #ProChoiceFilms #EileenTull #FeministPodcast #TheHisTericalSociety 

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:46:59 -0700 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 2388 Join Eileen Tull and I as we take a tour of abortion depiction in film over several decades.  From Fast Times to the Alien franchise, we cover the most prominent films and discuss how the topic has evolved over time.  Interesting to see how Eileen and my perspectives differ, as we represent two generations with distinct backgrounds and frames of reference.  

Eileen Tull is a theatremaker, writer, and arts educator based in Chicago. Her work has been seen all over the country including the San Francisco Fringe, Minnesota Fringe, United Solo Festival, and various One Minute Play Festivals. In Chicago she has worked with Theatre Wit, Factory Theatre, Broken Nose, You're Being Ridiculous, Whiskey Radio Hour, and Sappho's Salon, a multidisciplinary variety show that she co-hosted from 2015-2020. She is the founder of Fat Theatre Project, a new creative collective that tells stories by/ about/with fat people.  

https://eileentull.com/

#AbortioninFilm #ProChoiceFilms #EileenTull #FeministPodcast #TheHisTericalSociety 

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist Yes Kortenay Gardiner - Education, Black History, and International Perspective 15 15 Kortenay Gardiner - Education, Black History, and International Perspective full 433add9f-4b6e-4467-8a7c-7dfe0eb38771 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c01f1094 Kortenay Gardiner joins the podcast to discuss the importance of education and being exposed to people from different cultures and backgrounds to give you a more open and worldly perspective.  We also touch on Black History Month and ahead of the election we share tips on how to stay vigilant amid the barrage of misinformation that will be coming our way.  

Check out this first episode with recurring guest Kortenay as we have a lot to talk about!  :)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kortenay/

#CombatMisInformation #TheHisTericalSociety #BlackHistoryMonth #Education #OpenYourMind #CriticalThinking

]]> Kortenay Gardiner joins the podcast to discuss the importance of education and being exposed to people from different cultures and backgrounds to give you a more open and worldly perspective.  We also touch on Black History Month and ahead of the election we share tips on how to stay vigilant amid the barrage of misinformation that will be coming our way.  

Check out this first episode with recurring guest Kortenay as we have a lot to talk about!  :)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kortenay/

#CombatMisInformation #TheHisTericalSociety #BlackHistoryMonth #Education #OpenYourMind #CriticalThinking

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:23:37 -0800 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 2074 Kortenay Gardiner joins the podcast to discuss the importance of education and being exposed to people from different cultures and backgrounds to give you a more open and worldly perspective.  We also touch on Black History Month and ahead of the election we share tips on how to stay vigilant amid the barrage of misinformation that will be coming our way.  

Check out this first episode with recurring guest Kortenay as we have a lot to talk about!  :)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kortenay/

#CombatMisInformation #TheHisTericalSociety #BlackHistoryMonth #Education #OpenYourMind #CriticalThinking

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No Kistein Monkhouse - Founder, Patient Orator 14 14 Kistein Monkhouse - Founder, Patient Orator full 1ff35434-b56c-4d13-b073-c816bb829e9b https://share.transistor.fm/s/05fffddb In this episode of The HisTerical Society Feminist Podcast, Kistein Monkhouse of Patient Orator walks us through the various reasons maternal mortality is such a crisis in the United States.  We discuss issues with implicit bias in the healthcare system and how that can negatively affect health outcomes for women, especially people of color and low income.  Kistein reminds us that since we all know our bodies better than anyone, we may need to push back on health care professionals if we feel we aren't being heard. 

Her company, Patient Orator is working to facilitate better communication between patients and their doctor.  For more information on Patient Orator:  https://patientorator.com/

#implicitbias #patientorator #knowyourbody #feministpodcast #thehistericalsociety

]]> In this episode of The HisTerical Society Feminist Podcast, Kistein Monkhouse of Patient Orator walks us through the various reasons maternal mortality is such a crisis in the United States.  We discuss issues with implicit bias in the healthcare system and how that can negatively affect health outcomes for women, especially people of color and low income.  Kistein reminds us that since we all know our bodies better than anyone, we may need to push back on health care professionals if we feel we aren't being heard. 

Her company, Patient Orator is working to facilitate better communication between patients and their doctor.  For more information on Patient Orator:  https://patientorator.com/

#implicitbias #patientorator #knowyourbody #feministpodcast #thehistericalsociety

]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:42:35 -0800 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 1422 In this episode of The HisTerical Society Feminist Podcast, Kistein Monkhouse of Patient Orator walks us through the various reasons maternal mortality is such a crisis in the United States.  We discuss issues with implicit bias in the healthcare system and how that can negatively affect health outcomes for women, especially people of color and low income.  Kistein reminds us that since we all know our bodies better than anyone, we may need to push back on health care professionals if we feel we aren't being heard. 

Her company, Patient Orator is working to facilitate better communication between patients and their doctor.  For more information on Patient Orator:  https://patientorator.com/

#implicitbias #patientorator #knowyourbody #feministpodcast #thehistericalsociety

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No Self-managed Abortion with Nancy Cárdenas Peña, Campaign Director - Abortion On Our Own Terms 13 13 Self-managed Abortion with Nancy Cárdenas Peña, Campaign Director - Abortion On Our Own Terms full 4fd25601-41aa-4f3a-96ab-bacbdb075199 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa82b5a7 Mifepristone and Misoprostol are the two medications used for self-managed, also known as medical abortion.  Nancy Cárdenas Peña, Campaign Director of Abortion On Our Own Terms, joins in a discussion on self-managed abortion, how effective it is, and the myths and disinformation that the anti-abortion side perpetuates.  We set the record straight here and provide hope and resources that can help those in need.  

Nancy also highlights the additional barriers that those from restrictive states must overcome to get healthcare in areas like the Rio Grande Valley along the border of Texas.  But abortion pills are an excellent option, and are still currently available in the United States..  for now...  The Supreme Court will weigh in on the case to remove one of the pills from the market later this year. 

Abortion On Our Own Terms has lots of resources and guidance for those in need: https://abortiononourownterms.org/about-us/  For Abortion Pills in every state:  https://www.plancpills.org/

]]> Mifepristone and Misoprostol are the two medications used for self-managed, also known as medical abortion.  Nancy Cárdenas Peña, Campaign Director of Abortion On Our Own Terms, joins in a discussion on self-managed abortion, how effective it is, and the myths and disinformation that the anti-abortion side perpetuates.  We set the record straight here and provide hope and resources that can help those in need.  

Nancy also highlights the additional barriers that those from restrictive states must overcome to get healthcare in areas like the Rio Grande Valley along the border of Texas.  But abortion pills are an excellent option, and are still currently available in the United States..  for now...  The Supreme Court will weigh in on the case to remove one of the pills from the market later this year. 

Abortion On Our Own Terms has lots of resources and guidance for those in need: https://abortiononourownterms.org/about-us/  For Abortion Pills in every state:  https://www.plancpills.org/

]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:52:57 -0800 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 2114 Mifepristone and Misoprostol are the two medications used for self-managed, also known as medical abortion.  Nancy Cárdenas Peña, Campaign Director of Abortion On Our Own Terms, joins in a discussion on self-managed abortion, how effective it is, and the myths and disinformation that the anti-abortion side perpetuates.  We set the record straight here and provide hope and resources that can help those in need.  

Nancy also highlights the additional barriers that those from restrictive states must overcome to get healthcare in areas like the Rio Grande Valley along the border of Texas.  But abortion pills are an excellent option, and are still currently available in the United States..  for now...  The Supreme Court will weigh in on the case to remove one of the pills from the market later this year. 

Abortion On Our Own Terms has lots of resources and guidance for those in need: https://abortiononourownterms.org/about-us/  For Abortion Pills in every state:  https://www.plancpills.org/

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No Octavia Ethridge - The Matriarch: A Dystopian Web Series 12 12 Octavia Ethridge - The Matriarch: A Dystopian Web Series full 0ad65601-6360-4f7b-8079-77cdb42a227c https://share.transistor.fm/s/89ed0b2d In this episode, we meet Filmmaker and Creator Octavia Ethridge of Her Majesty Productions. 

What fun we had discussing Octavia's dystopian world for her upcoming web series, THE MATRIARCH.  The series takes place in a woman's world where men fight for equality.  What crime are you willing to commit for justice? 

In a world where matriarchy reigns supreme and Queer is standard;  Men strive for equality, while "Bitty", the Globe's leading tech giant, faces a major shift in its leadership hierarchy.  

Trust me, you will want to hear more about The Matriarch..  Join us in this Sci-Fi world we all should get to live in..  :)  

Check out the trailer:  https://youtu.be/StqM6vMxvwk?si=I-2QD55p_Cn_nEhI

#thematriarch #feministseries #hermajestyproductions #womeninfilm

]]> In this episode, we meet Filmmaker and Creator Octavia Ethridge of Her Majesty Productions. 

What fun we had discussing Octavia's dystopian world for her upcoming web series, THE MATRIARCH.  The series takes place in a woman's world where men fight for equality.  What crime are you willing to commit for justice? 

In a world where matriarchy reigns supreme and Queer is standard;  Men strive for equality, while "Bitty", the Globe's leading tech giant, faces a major shift in its leadership hierarchy.  

Trust me, you will want to hear more about The Matriarch..  Join us in this Sci-Fi world we all should get to live in..  :)  

Check out the trailer:  https://youtu.be/StqM6vMxvwk?si=I-2QD55p_Cn_nEhI

#thematriarch #feministseries #hermajestyproductions #womeninfilm

]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:12:29 -0800 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 1692 In this episode, we meet Filmmaker and Creator Octavia Ethridge of Her Majesty Productions. 

What fun we had discussing Octavia's dystopian world for her upcoming web series, THE MATRIARCH.  The series takes place in a woman's world where men fight for equality.  What crime are you willing to commit for justice? 

In a world where matriarchy reigns supreme and Queer is standard;  Men strive for equality, while "Bitty", the Globe's leading tech giant, faces a major shift in its leadership hierarchy.  

Trust me, you will want to hear more about The Matriarch..  Join us in this Sci-Fi world we all should get to live in..  :)  

Check out the trailer:  https://youtu.be/StqM6vMxvwk?si=I-2QD55p_Cn_nEhI

#thematriarch #feministseries #hermajestyproductions #womeninfilm

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No Abortion rights legal strategy with Emma Lee from Smishmortion101 11 11 Abortion rights legal strategy with Emma Lee from Smishmortion101 full a040c842-b589-41c5-a2b6-efe345a7c7b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df92e5e4 Happy New Year HisTerical Society!  Let’s kick off 2024 with a bit of optimistic abortion legal strategy with Emma Lee from Smishmortion101!  


In this episode, Emma walks us through the GOP’s long game attack on abortion rights, and strategizes about how we can beat them at their own game with legal strategy.  She pokes holes in the legal exceptions for rape and incest and argues that litigation is the best way to challenge the legislatures authoritarian threats against new constitutional protections on abortion.    She lays out several potential arguments to strengthen abortion rights protections in the wake of Roe.  


Learn about the issues and grab onto a glimmer of hope that warriors like Emma are fighting for us on our side.  Follow her Instagram: @smishmortion101 for all her legal analysis!  
#abortionrights #fetalpersonhood #involuntaryservitude #abortionishealthcare #feministpodcast #LindaCoffeeEnergy #GileadhasArrived 


]]> Happy New Year HisTerical Society!  Let’s kick off 2024 with a bit of optimistic abortion legal strategy with Emma Lee from Smishmortion101!  


In this episode, Emma walks us through the GOP’s long game attack on abortion rights, and strategizes about how we can beat them at their own game with legal strategy.  She pokes holes in the legal exceptions for rape and incest and argues that litigation is the best way to challenge the legislatures authoritarian threats against new constitutional protections on abortion.    She lays out several potential arguments to strengthen abortion rights protections in the wake of Roe.  


Learn about the issues and grab onto a glimmer of hope that warriors like Emma are fighting for us on our side.  Follow her Instagram: @smishmortion101 for all her legal analysis!  
#abortionrights #fetalpersonhood #involuntaryservitude #abortionishealthcare #feministpodcast #LindaCoffeeEnergy #GileadhasArrived 


]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:05:24 -0800 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 2597 Happy New Year HisTerical Society!  Let’s kick off 2024 with a bit of optimistic abortion legal strategy with Emma Lee from Smishmortion101!  


In this episode, Emma walks us through the GOP’s long game attack on abortion rights, and strategizes about how we can beat them at their own game with legal strategy.  She pokes holes in the legal exceptions for rape and incest and argues that litigation is the best way to challenge the legislatures authoritarian threats against new constitutional protections on abortion.    She lays out several potential arguments to strengthen abortion rights protections in the wake of Roe.  


Learn about the issues and grab onto a glimmer of hope that warriors like Emma are fighting for us on our side.  Follow her Instagram: @smishmortion101 for all her legal analysis!  
#abortionrights #fetalpersonhood #involuntaryservitude #abortionishealthcare #feministpodcast #LindaCoffeeEnergy #GileadhasArrived 


]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist Yes Missy McGinnes - Red, Wine & Blue's Director of Distributed Organizing 10 10 Missy McGinnes - Red, Wine & Blue's Director of Distributed Organizing full eb40746d-1d45-4bb1-9ea8-5faefc34e202 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1564080a Get ready to take action in 2024 for the November election!  Missy McGinnes, Director of Distributed Organizing from Red, Wine & Blue joins us to discuss their new platform, TroubleNation.  This user-friendly website connects local like-minded people together to commiserate, organize, and take action against extremism.  

We also discuss the Ohio election to codify Abortion Rights into their state constitution.. overcoming the GOP's many roadblocks in a major victory!

Get inspired to find your people and head to their website for all the tools you need to make 2024 the year you take action and fight back!   

#redwineandblue #feministpodcast #suburbanwomen #womenagainstextremism
https://redwine.blue/troublenation/
https://redwine.blue/

]]> Get ready to take action in 2024 for the November election!  Missy McGinnes, Director of Distributed Organizing from Red, Wine & Blue joins us to discuss their new platform, TroubleNation.  This user-friendly website connects local like-minded people together to commiserate, organize, and take action against extremism.  

We also discuss the Ohio election to codify Abortion Rights into their state constitution.. overcoming the GOP's many roadblocks in a major victory!

Get inspired to find your people and head to their website for all the tools you need to make 2024 the year you take action and fight back!   

#redwineandblue #feministpodcast #suburbanwomen #womenagainstextremism
https://redwine.blue/troublenation/
https://redwine.blue/

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:34:38 -0800 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 1434 Get ready to take action in 2024 for the November election!  Missy McGinnes, Director of Distributed Organizing from Red, Wine & Blue joins us to discuss their new platform, TroubleNation.  This user-friendly website connects local like-minded people together to commiserate, organize, and take action against extremism.  

We also discuss the Ohio election to codify Abortion Rights into their state constitution.. overcoming the GOP's many roadblocks in a major victory!

Get inspired to find your people and head to their website for all the tools you need to make 2024 the year you take action and fight back!   

#redwineandblue #feministpodcast #suburbanwomen #womenagainstextremism
https://redwine.blue/troublenation/
https://redwine.blue/

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No GRR! Pt. 2 - Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights - fight Anti-Abortion Centers 9 9 GRR! Pt. 2 - Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights - fight Anti-Abortion Centers full f835d9f5-e4df-4e84-ac71-e0a6866721bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6238ab1 The Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights are back in the Second Part of our conversation to discuss their Reproductive Options Exist program (R.O.E.), which promotes awareness about anti-abortion centers and their deceitful tactics.  We also give some ideas for how to approach abortion in conversation with people who may not agree with you, and inspiration to speak out more about the need for abortion in healthcare.  For more about GRR!'s ROE program:  https://grandmothersforreproductiverights.org/exposing-anti-abortion-clinics/ or email Roe@grrnow.org

]]> The Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights are back in the Second Part of our conversation to discuss their Reproductive Options Exist program (R.O.E.), which promotes awareness about anti-abortion centers and their deceitful tactics.  We also give some ideas for how to approach abortion in conversation with people who may not agree with you, and inspiration to speak out more about the need for abortion in healthcare.  For more about GRR!'s ROE program:  https://grandmothersforreproductiverights.org/exposing-anti-abortion-clinics/ or email Roe@grrnow.org

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:00:32 -0800 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 1227 The Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights are back in the Second Part of our conversation to discuss their Reproductive Options Exist program (R.O.E.), which promotes awareness about anti-abortion centers and their deceitful tactics.  We also give some ideas for how to approach abortion in conversation with people who may not agree with you, and inspiration to speak out more about the need for abortion in healthcare.  For more about GRR!'s ROE program:  https://grandmothersforreproductiverights.org/exposing-anti-abortion-clinics/ or email Roe@grrnow.org

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist Yes GRR! Pt. 1 - Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights! 8 8 GRR! Pt. 1 - Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights! full 2797f840-bc15-42a7-ad8f-84859253c65d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e50f3514 Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights (aka GRR!) members Elayne Richard (Education Coordinator) and Sarah Thompson (Storyteller and Board Member) join the podcast.  Founded by women who grew up in the 50s, 60s, and early 70s when women in this country had little or no access to birth control, GRR! continues to fight for abortion access.  

These two wonderful GRR! representatives joined the podcast for a spirited discussion about abortion activism then and now.  We discuss the various programs that GRR! supports for education, awareness, and political activism around Reproductive Justice. 

This can't miss episode features wisdom and experience for the ages and a discussion of how the abortion access landscape has evolved over time and geography.  For more information about GRR! https://grandmothersforreproductiverights.org/
#grandmasknowbest #reproductivejustice #abortionishealthcare #mybodymychoice 

]]> Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights (aka GRR!) members Elayne Richard (Education Coordinator) and Sarah Thompson (Storyteller and Board Member) join the podcast.  Founded by women who grew up in the 50s, 60s, and early 70s when women in this country had little or no access to birth control, GRR! continues to fight for abortion access.  

These two wonderful GRR! representatives joined the podcast for a spirited discussion about abortion activism then and now.  We discuss the various programs that GRR! supports for education, awareness, and political activism around Reproductive Justice. 

This can't miss episode features wisdom and experience for the ages and a discussion of how the abortion access landscape has evolved over time and geography.  For more information about GRR! https://grandmothersforreproductiverights.org/
#grandmasknowbest #reproductivejustice #abortionishealthcare #mybodymychoice 

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:21:46 -0800 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 1474 Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights (aka GRR!) members Elayne Richard (Education Coordinator) and Sarah Thompson (Storyteller and Board Member) join the podcast.  Founded by women who grew up in the 50s, 60s, and early 70s when women in this country had little or no access to birth control, GRR! continues to fight for abortion access.  

These two wonderful GRR! representatives joined the podcast for a spirited discussion about abortion activism then and now.  We discuss the various programs that GRR! supports for education, awareness, and political activism around Reproductive Justice. 

This can't miss episode features wisdom and experience for the ages and a discussion of how the abortion access landscape has evolved over time and geography.  For more information about GRR! https://grandmothersforreproductiverights.org/
#grandmasknowbest #reproductivejustice #abortionishealthcare #mybodymychoice 

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist Yes Dr. DeShawn Taylor Pt. 2 - Desert Star Family Planning 7 7 Dr. DeShawn Taylor Pt. 2 - Desert Star Family Planning full 95366bb2-6db9-4a10-9712-8fe3865310c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25ce5947 In the second half of our conversation, Dr. Taylor and I delve deeper into how racism and societal oppression affects abortion access and mistrust by healthcare professionals in general.  We also discuss religious objections to abortion and how to overcome guilt and feel comfortable with one's choices.   We end with lots of ways each of us can take action today to support the Reproductive Justice movement.  One of which is getting Dr. Taylor's book, Undue Burden:  https://bookshop.org/a/95264/9781642256598
Or by donating to Dr. Taylor's nonprofit:  https://desertstarfp.org/get-involved/donate/
#ReproductiveJustice #AbortionIsHealthcare 

]]> In the second half of our conversation, Dr. Taylor and I delve deeper into how racism and societal oppression affects abortion access and mistrust by healthcare professionals in general.  We also discuss religious objections to abortion and how to overcome guilt and feel comfortable with one's choices.   We end with lots of ways each of us can take action today to support the Reproductive Justice movement.  One of which is getting Dr. Taylor's book, Undue Burden:  https://bookshop.org/a/95264/9781642256598
Or by donating to Dr. Taylor's nonprofit:  https://desertstarfp.org/get-involved/donate/
#ReproductiveJustice #AbortionIsHealthcare 

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:07:30 -0700 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 1463 In the second half of our conversation, Dr. Taylor and I delve deeper into how racism and societal oppression affects abortion access and mistrust by healthcare professionals in general.  We also discuss religious objections to abortion and how to overcome guilt and feel comfortable with one's choices.   We end with lots of ways each of us can take action today to support the Reproductive Justice movement.  One of which is getting Dr. Taylor's book, Undue Burden:  https://bookshop.org/a/95264/9781642256598
Or by donating to Dr. Taylor's nonprofit:  https://desertstarfp.org/get-involved/donate/
#ReproductiveJustice #AbortionIsHealthcare 

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No Dr. DeShawn Taylor Pt. 1 - Desert Star Family Planning 6 6 Dr. DeShawn Taylor Pt. 1 - Desert Star Family Planning full 118662dd-b583-4840-b9bd-96ddd88b879b https://share.transistor.fm/s/9abcb154 Dr. DeShawn Taylor joins the podcast to discuss her book Undue Burden: A Black, Woman Physician on Being Christian and Pro-Abortion in the Reproductive Justice Movement.   In this first half of our conversation, Dr. DeShawn helps us deconstruct some of the societal myths that we have been burdened with over time with facts as well as her experience providing abortion care over the years.  

We discuss how pro-choice rhetoric does not advance our needs, but rather perpetuates the stigma that surrounds abortion that we have been spoon-fed by white christian patriarchy.  She explains the Reproductive Justice Movement and how it provides a more comprehensive framework for a healthy society.    

Listen as she takes ME through her deconstruction process with my OWN internalized narrative about my OWN abortion.  It's like a mini-therapy session.. she really helped me release some of my own shame that I didn't even realize was bottled up!  

For more information about Dr. Taylor's clinic:  www.desertstarfp.com; Her non-profit for tax-deductible donations:  www.desertstarfp.org; or for consulting/political activism:  www.healthjusticmd.net
Undue Burden is available where all books are sold.  Here is the Amazon link:  https://a.co/d/46sgHm2

]]> Dr. DeShawn Taylor joins the podcast to discuss her book Undue Burden: A Black, Woman Physician on Being Christian and Pro-Abortion in the Reproductive Justice Movement.   In this first half of our conversation, Dr. DeShawn helps us deconstruct some of the societal myths that we have been burdened with over time with facts as well as her experience providing abortion care over the years.  

We discuss how pro-choice rhetoric does not advance our needs, but rather perpetuates the stigma that surrounds abortion that we have been spoon-fed by white christian patriarchy.  She explains the Reproductive Justice Movement and how it provides a more comprehensive framework for a healthy society.    

Listen as she takes ME through her deconstruction process with my OWN internalized narrative about my OWN abortion.  It's like a mini-therapy session.. she really helped me release some of my own shame that I didn't even realize was bottled up!  

For more information about Dr. Taylor's clinic:  www.desertstarfp.com; Her non-profit for tax-deductible donations:  www.desertstarfp.org; or for consulting/political activism:  www.healthjusticmd.net
Undue Burden is available where all books are sold.  Here is the Amazon link:  https://a.co/d/46sgHm2

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:51:51 -0700 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 1726 Dr. DeShawn Taylor joins the podcast to discuss her book Undue Burden: A Black, Woman Physician on Being Christian and Pro-Abortion in the Reproductive Justice Movement.   In this first half of our conversation, Dr. DeShawn helps us deconstruct some of the societal myths that we have been burdened with over time with facts as well as her experience providing abortion care over the years.  

We discuss how pro-choice rhetoric does not advance our needs, but rather perpetuates the stigma that surrounds abortion that we have been spoon-fed by white christian patriarchy.  She explains the Reproductive Justice Movement and how it provides a more comprehensive framework for a healthy society.    

Listen as she takes ME through her deconstruction process with my OWN internalized narrative about my OWN abortion.  It's like a mini-therapy session.. she really helped me release some of my own shame that I didn't even realize was bottled up!  

For more information about Dr. Taylor's clinic:  www.desertstarfp.com; Her non-profit for tax-deductible donations:  www.desertstarfp.org; or for consulting/political activism:  www.healthjusticmd.net
Undue Burden is available where all books are sold.  Here is the Amazon link:  https://a.co/d/46sgHm2

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No Andrea Gallegos - Alamo Women's Clinics of Albuquerque and Illinois 5 5 Andrea Gallegos - Alamo Women's Clinics of Albuquerque and Illinois full 25019c4b-44e1-4f5c-a4fd-cf1cd60be660 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e198aeb6 Andrea Gallegos now runs the Alamo Women's Clinics of Albuquerque and Illinois after physically relocating clinics from RED states Oklahoma and Texas last year.  She shares the pivot story so they can continue to help people in need, and explains how the landscape differs in states with abortion protections.  

Links to her clinic's website:  https://alamowomensclinic.com/

]]> Andrea Gallegos now runs the Alamo Women's Clinics of Albuquerque and Illinois after physically relocating clinics from RED states Oklahoma and Texas last year.  She shares the pivot story so they can continue to help people in need, and explains how the landscape differs in states with abortion protections.  

Links to her clinic's website:  https://alamowomensclinic.com/

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:55:35 -0700 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 1794 Andrea Gallegos now runs the Alamo Women's Clinics of Albuquerque and Illinois after physically relocating clinics from RED states Oklahoma and Texas last year.  She shares the pivot story so they can continue to help people in need, and explains how the landscape differs in states with abortion protections.  

Links to her clinic's website:  https://alamowomensclinic.com/

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No Rev. Deneen Robinson - National Birth Equity Collaborative/RH Impact 4 4 Rev. Deneen Robinson - National Birth Equity Collaborative/RH Impact full cf71b571-8d97-4e60-bf25-6cc4b4e70e1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5185881a Rev. Deneen Robinson is a State Policy Strategist with RH Impact, fka National Birth Equity Collaborative.  She is also a pastor at Unitarian Universalist Church of OakCliff in the Dallas, TX area.  

In this episode, we get an update of what it's like to be pregnant in Texas in this Dobbs reality.  We also discuss the need to stop working in silos and to work across all progressive issues especially if we want to protect other rights that are under threat since the loss of Roe v Wade.  

https://birthequity.org/

]]> Rev. Deneen Robinson is a State Policy Strategist with RH Impact, fka National Birth Equity Collaborative.  She is also a pastor at Unitarian Universalist Church of OakCliff in the Dallas, TX area.  

In this episode, we get an update of what it's like to be pregnant in Texas in this Dobbs reality.  We also discuss the need to stop working in silos and to work across all progressive issues especially if we want to protect other rights that are under threat since the loss of Roe v Wade.  

https://birthequity.org/

]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 21:06:28 -0700 Pamela Torrance Pamela Torrance 2000 Rev. Deneen Robinson is a State Policy Strategist with RH Impact, fka National Birth Equity Collaborative.  She is also a pastor at Unitarian Universalist Church of OakCliff in the Dallas, TX area.  

In this episode, we get an update of what it's like to be pregnant in Texas in this Dobbs reality.  We also discuss the need to stop working in silos and to work across all progressive issues especially if we want to protect other rights that are under threat since the loss of Roe v Wade.  

https://birthequity.org/

]]> reproductive rights, roe v wade, abortion, feminist No Male Allies 3 3 Male Allies full b7d25e66-f735-4b65-bbe1-3246982b28bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/2dad5aae We chat with male allies Ted, Chuck and Lee about misogyny, fascism, racism and toxic masculinity..  all in under 30 minutes!  Phew..  

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