Bioethics Babe

Arina Grossu Agnew

On the Bioethics Babe podcast we examine the tough questions and human flourishing in light of science, faith, and culture. Each week we will do a deep-dive into a bioethical issue with a top medical, academic, or policy expert. www.bioethicsbabe.com

  1. 1d ago

    “Four Years After Roe Was Overturned: Did Dobbs Save Babies?” with Dr. Michael New | Ep. 42

    Four years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, did Dobbs actually save babies? Many headlines claim abortions have increased, pro-life laws have failed, maternal deaths have risen, and women are receiving worse medical care. But does the data support those claims? In this evidence-driven conversation, Dr. Michael New, assistant professor at The Catholic University of America, Senior Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, and one of America's leading researchers on abortion policy, examines what has actually happened since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision. We discuss: • Have pro-life laws saved babies? • Why abortion numbers alone don't tell the whole story • The rise of telehealth chemical abortions and mail-order abortion pills • New research on births in Texas, Florida, and other states • Infant mortality and maternal mortality after Dobbs • Are women receiving worse miscarriage care? • Are OB-GYNs leaving pro-life states? • What migration and public health data really shows • The biggest myths surrounding Dobbs • What the evidence says nearly four years later Whether you're pro-life, pro-choice, or simply looking for an honest examination of the evidence, this episode goes beyond headlines to explore what the data actually reveals.

    “Four Years After Roe Was Overturned: Did Dobbs Save Babies?” with Dr. Michael New | Ep. 42

  2. Jul 28

    “When Your Baby Is Born With a Brain Injury: One Mother's Story of Hope” with Anja Baker | Ep. 41

    When your child is born with a severe brain injury, how do you grieve the future you imagined while fully embracing the child in front of you? Where do you find hope when doctors, therapies, uncertainty, and endless medical decisions become your new normal? In this powerful episode of Bioethics Babe podcast, Arina Grossu Agnew sits down with Anja Baker—pro-life advocate, wife, mother of four, and disability parent—to share the remarkable story of her son, Hershey, who suffered a severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) brain injury at birth. Anja opens up about the heartbreak of receiving a devastating diagnosis, the realities of medical parenting, and how her family's faith, community, and supportive school helped them find hope and to "dream again." She also offers encouragement for parents navigating grief, disability, and life-altering diagnoses while challenging our culture's assumptions about human dignity and the value of every life. In this episode, we discuss: What HIE (hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy) is and how it changed Hershey's lifeHow parents can grieve while continuing to love and celebrate their childWhy human dignity is never determined by ability, intelligence, independence, or any other characteristicThe realities of raising a child with profound disabilitiesHow parents become their child's strongest medical advocateWhy faith, community, respite care, and support systems are essentialHow Harbor Day School gave Anja's family the "space to dream again"What hope looks like when circumstances are difficultPractical encouragement for families facing life-changing diagnosesWhether you're a parent, healthcare professional, pro-life advocate, or simply someone seeking a deeper understanding of disability and human dignity, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and inspire you. Subscribe for more conversations If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share to help more people discover thoughtful conversations about bioethics, human dignity, and human flourishing. 📚For Episode Resources, please visit the episode page at https://bioethicsbabe.com. Follow BB on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BioethicsBabe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576554667052 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioethicsbabe X: https://x.com/bioethicsbabe

    “When Your Baby Is Born With a Brain Injury: One Mother's Story of Hope” with Anja Baker | Ep. 41

  3. Jul 22

    "Will AI Decide What Human Life Is Worth?" | Pope Leo XIV's Warning | Ep. 40

    Artificial intelligence is transforming medicine, health care, education, scientific research, and nearly every aspect of modern life. But as AI becomes more powerful, one question rises above all the others: What does it mean to be human? In this episode of Bioethics Babe, Arina Grossu Agnew explores Pope Leo XIV's groundbreaking encyclical Magnifica Humanitas ("Magnificent Humanity") and examines how Catholics, and everyone concerned with human dignity, should think about artificial intelligence. Topics include: • Pope Leo XIV's vision for AI • Christian personalism and human dignity • AI in medicine and health care • Embryo grading, embryo ranking, & designer babies • Quality-of-life medicine & algorithmic bias • Catholic social teaching and AI ethics • How ordinary people can help shape the future of AI The stakes could not be higher. Technology should always remain the servant of humanity—not its master. Subscribe for more conversations If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it to help more people discover thoughtful conversations on bioethics, medicine, and the inherent dignity of every human person. 📚For Episode Resources, please visit the episode page at https://bioethicsbabe.com. Follow BB on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BioethicsBabe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576554667052 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioethicsbabe X: https://x.com/bioethicsbabe

    "Will AI Decide What Human Life Is Worth?" | Pope Leo XIV's Warning | Ep. 40

  4. Jul 14

    "Abortion Pill Reversal: She Changed Her Mind Hours Later. Can the Baby Be Saved?" with Dr. George Delgado | Ep. 39

    She took the abortion pill... then changed her mind just hours later. Is there anything that can be done? Thousands of women have found themselves in this heartbreaking situation, believing there was no hope. But according to family physician and abortion pill reversal pioneer Dr. George Delgado, that isn't always the end of the story. In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Delgado explains the science behind abortion pill reversal, how progesterone can counteract the effects of mifepristone, and what the published medical evidence actually shows. He also shares the remarkable story of how abortion pill reversal was first discovered after women asked physicians for help, leading to a worldwide network that has now helped save more than 8,000 babies. We discuss: How the abortion pill (mifepristone and misoprostol) worksThe difference between the abortion pill and Plan BHow abortion pill reversal works biologicallySuccess rates and why timing mattersWhether abortion pill reversal is safe for mothers and babiesWhat the peer-reviewed studies actually showThe controversy surrounding the halted 2019 clinical trialWhy some medical organizations oppose abortion pill reversalThe FDA, informed consent, and the ethics of giving women a second chanceThe stories of women who immediately regretted taking the abortion pillThe future of abortion pill reversal research and patient careDr. Delgado also responds to common criticisms, including claims that abortion pill reversal is "unproven" or causes birth defects, discusses ongoing research to improve treatment protocols, and explains why he believes women deserve to know this option exists before taking the first abortion pill. Whether you've heard abortion pill reversal, this episode examines the evidence, the ethics, and the real-life stories behind the science. If you or someone you know has taken the first abortion pill and regrets it, time is critical. Seek help immediately and visit www.abortionpillreversal.com. Subscribe for more conversations If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it to help more people discover thoughtful conversations on bioethics, medicine, and the inherent dignity of every human person. 📚For Episode Resources, please visit the episode page at www.bioethicsbabe.com. Follow BB on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BioethicsBabe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576554667052 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioethicsbabe X: https://x.com/bioethicsbabe

    "Abortion Pill Reversal: She Changed Her Mind Hours Later. Can the Baby Be Saved?" with Dr. George Delgado | Ep. 39

  5. Jul 7

    “What Fertility Treatments Are Ethical? IVF, IUI, & Embryo Ethics” with Joe Zalot, PhD | Ep. 38

    Millions of couples struggle with infertility, yet few realize that not every fertility treatment is ethically the same. Is IVF the only option? Is IUI morally acceptable? Why does the Catholic Church oppose some reproductive technologies while embracing others? And what happens to the millions of frozen embryos already in storage? In this episode of Bioethics Babe, I sit down with Joe Zalot, PhD, Director of Education at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern medicine and Catholic bioethics. Joe has responded to more than 2,400 ethics consultations and has spent years helping physicians, priests, and families navigate the difficult moral questions surrounding infertility, IVF, embryo freezing, surrogacy, donor conception, and restorative reproductive medicine. Together, we discuss: • Why infertility is a profound cross and how the Catholic Church responds with compassion and hope • The difference between morally acceptable and unacceptable fertility treatments • Why IVF remains one of the most controversial procedures in modern medicine • The ethical concerns surrounding embryo destruction, embryo freezing, and genetic screening • Why children are gifts, not products or entitlements • What Catholics should know about IUI, ICSI, NaProTechnology, fertility awareness methods, and restorative reproductive medicine • The truth about sperm and egg donation, surrogacy, and third-party reproduction • Whether modern fertility medicine treats infertility or simply bypasses it • What should happen to the estimated 2 million frozen embryos in the United States, with at least 3-5 million total worldwide. • Practical guidance for couples seeking ethical fertility care while remaining faithful to Catholic teaching Whether you're struggling with infertility, discerning fertility treatment options, working in healthcare, or simply trying to understand the Church's teaching on human dignity and reproductive technology, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and practical guidance rooted in Catholic bioethics. 📌 Subscribe for weekly conversations with leading physicians, scientists, ethicists, legal scholars, and policy experts exploring today's most challenging bioethical issues through the lens of human dignity.

    “What Fertility Treatments Are Ethical? IVF, IUI, & Embryo Ethics” with Joe Zalot, PhD | Ep. 38

  6. Jul 2 ·  Bonus

    Happy Independence Day! Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary | Bioethics Babe

    Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we remember the enduring truth proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence: that all men are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. At Bioethics Babe, our mission is to defend the inherent dignity of every human person from conception to natural death. Through conversations on bioethics, human dignity, medical ethics, Catholic ethics, human rights, and today's most pressing healthcare issues, we seek to equip people to think clearly about what it means to be human and why every human life has immeasurable value. Since launching in September 2025, Bioethics Babe has reached listeners in 63 countries and 557 cities, and our global audience continues to grow. If you believe in advancing a culture that respects life, truth, and human dignity: ✅ Subscribe to the Bioethics Babe YouTube channel. ✅ Share this video and your favorite episodes with family and friends. ✅ Support our mission by making a donation at www.bioethicsbabe.com. Thank you for being part of this growing community. Have a blessed and joyful Independence Day, and God bless America!

    Happy Independence Day! Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary | Bioethics Babe

  7. Jun 23

    “What Happens to a Society When It Starts Killing Its Elderly?” with Amanda Achtman | Ep. 37

    What happens to a society when it starts killing its elderly? What happens when a doctor offers death to a lonely senior before offering treatment? When a grandchild loses a grandparent not to disease, but to euthanasia? When aging parents begin to wonder whether they're a burden rather than a gift? In Canada, euthanasia now accounts for approximately 1 in 20 deaths, and the program continues to expand. What began as a narrowly defined option for a small group of patients has become one of the most controversial bioethical issues of our time. In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Amanda Achtman, founder of Dying to Meet You, explains why euthanasia is not merely a medical issue, but an existential crisis touching families, medicine, aging, disability, loneliness, meaning, and human dignity. Drawing from hundreds of conversations with seniors, families, physicians, disability advocates, and people directly affected by Canada’s euthanasia program, Amanda shares heartbreaking stories of grandparents lost to euthanasia, patients offered death before treatment, family members left with trauma and unanswered questions, and seniors who increasingly fear becoming a burden. We discuss: • Why elderly people are essential to the flourishing of society • How euthanasia affects children, grandchildren, and entire families • The hidden psychological impact of being offered euthanasia • Why loneliness, loss of meaning, and fear often drive euthanasia requests more than physical pain • The expansion of euthanasia in Canada and what it teaches the rest of the world • How legal euthanasia changes medicine, culture, and our understanding of human worth • Why Amanda calls euthanasia "the new suicide" • Practical ways to build a culture where people are accompanied rather than abandoned This conversation goes far beyond politics. It asks a deeper question: What kind of society do we become when death is presented as the answer to suffering? Subscribe for more conversations If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it. 📚For Episode Resources, please visit the episode page: https://bioethicsbabe.com/what-happens-to-a-society-when-it-starts-killing-its-elderly-with-amanda-achtman-ep-37/. For more information, the latest episodes, and additional resources, visit www.bioethicsbabe.com. Follow BB on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BioethicsBabe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576554667052 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioethicsbabe X: https://x.com/bioethicsbabe

    “What Happens to a Society When It Starts Killing Its Elderly?” with Amanda Achtman | Ep. 37

  8. Jun 16

    "Is Donor Conception Ethical? What It Asks Children to Give Up" with Katy Faust | Ep. 36

    Donor conception is often celebrated as a gift, a miracle, and a pathway to parenthood. But what if your missing parent was missing by design? What if the person who created you intentionally planned for one or both of your biological parents to never be part of your life? What does it mean to intentionally separate a child from one or both of his or her biological parents before birth? Do children have a right to know their biological mother and father? How does donor conception differ from adoption? And what are donor-conceived adults saying about growing up without access to one or both sides of their biological family? In this episode, Katy Faust, Founder and President of Them Before Us, explores the ethical, psychological, and cultural questions surrounding donor conception and challenges us to view reproductive technology through a child-centered lens. In this episode we discuss: • What donor conception is and how it works • The difference between donor conception and adoption • Why many donor-conceived adults are speaking out • Identity, ancestry, and "genealogical bewilderment" • The fertility industry's role in donor conception • Anonymous donors and biological parenthood • The rights of children versus the desires of adults • What children may lose when donor conception becomes family planning Subscribe for more conversations If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need the encouragement. 📚For Episode Resources, please visit the episode page. For more information, the latest episodes, and additional resources, visit www.bioethicsbabe.com. Follow BB on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BioethicsBabe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576554667052 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioethicsbabe X: https://x.com/bioethicsbabe

    "Is Donor Conception Ethical? What It Asks Children to Give Up" with Katy Faust | Ep. 36
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On the Bioethics Babe podcast we examine the tough questions and human flourishing in light of science, faith, and culture. Each week we will do a deep-dive into a bioethical issue with a top medical, academic, or policy expert. www.bioethicsbabe.com

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  • Creator
    Arina Grossu Agnew
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Arina Grossu Agnew
  • Show Website
    Bioethics Babe

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