Episode 199: Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health
Cessilye Smith the founder and CEO of Abide Women’s Health Services talks to us about racial disparities in Maternal and Infant health– and her mission to improve birth outcomes in communities with the lowest quality of care by offering healthcare and complimentary services that are easily accessible, holistic, evidence-based and free from judgment. Resources from […]
Episode 198: The Normalization and Dismissal of Women’s Pain
Heather Guidone, program director for Center for Endometriosis Care, talks to us about the misogynist history of women’s healthcare and how women’s pain has been both normalized and dismissed with devastating consequences. Some links from Heather: Center for Endometriosis Care: https://centerforendo.com/ Society for Menstrual Cycle Research: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/ The Menstrual Health Hub: https://mhhub.org/ Some others I may not have […]
Episode 197: Gendered Socialization
Dr. Susan Harris Howell talks about how men and women have been socialized differently, within the church and without. She shares fascinating research that reveals that gender differences might be more about socialization than biological disposition. Get the book here
Episode 196: Post-partum Depression
Dr. Camden Morgante talks to us about the transition into parenthood and post-partum depression. Check out Dr. Camden’s website here!
Episode 195: Domestic labor is labor
In a society that expects us to endlessly give to our careers, our children and our partnerships, it’s easy to feel under water. Laura Danger of thatdarnchat talks to us about mental load and division of domestic labor, and how we can fight for a more equal partnership and a more just world. Visit here […]
Episode 194: Endometriosis
Alysia J Dagrosa, also known as Tantie Lys, had suffered from endometriosis for well over a decade with debilitating pain before she got the treatment she needed. Now she educates and advocates for others living with endometriosis and is working to make the healthcare system a more just and equitable place. Here’s a link to […]
Episode 193: Deconstructing “Biblical” Masculinity with Ben Cremer
The Rev. Ben Cremer (one of my favorite tweeters of all time) talks to us about the version of “biblical” masculinity he was taught and how it doesn’t reflect Christ. Newsletter: https://benjamin-cremer.ck.page Blog: https://constantinvestigations.wordpress.com/2022/05/27/the-gun-problem-is-a-sin-problem/ The Book I mentioned (if you need it): “War and the American Difference:” https://www.amazon.com/War-American-Difference-Theological-Reflections/dp/0801039290#:~:text=From%20the%20Back%20Cover,church%2C%20justice%2C%20and%20nonviolence. Check out this episode!
Episode 192: The Formula Mom
The Formula Mom talks to us about post-Partum depression, justice around formula feeding, and her and others’ decision to formula feed. We also talk about the formula shortage and the justice issues surrounding parents’ access to formula. Check out this episode!
Episode 191: A Survivor of John Crist Tells Her Story
Sarah* tells us the story of how John Crist began to pursue her in high school– and why it is so problematic that Evangelical institutions continue to platform abusers. Check out this episode!
Episode 190: Unsettling Truths: Christianity, the Doctrine of Discovery, and Native American Genocide
Mark Charles talks to us about official church edicts that gave Christian explorers the right to claim territories they “discovered,” leading to the enslavement, genocide, and dehumanization of minority communities. Check out this episode!