Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories

TEACH
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Sexuality

Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories is storytelling podcast developed by the TEACH Program. Beyond the A Word breaks abortion stigma by sharing stories that explore identity, race, reproductive health, and reproductive justice, and how they intersect and inform our lived experience.

Episodes

  1. Oct 20

    Our Reproductive Life Journeys

    Episode 12, Sriya, Meghna, and Kim share reflections on what it means to move through these moments—from youth to adulthood—and how each chapter of our reproductive lives shapes who we are. These stories remind us that everyone has a reproductive life journey, and every story deserves to be heard.

  2. Sep 21

    Abortion is a Catalyst for Change

    Episode 11, Alex, Rachna, and Kelley share how abortion—and even the act of talking openly about it—can transform relationships and bring clarity about what people need for themselves and their families. From the perspective of a provider, a patient, and people navigating their own reproductive decisions, these stories reveal how abortion can spark connection, understanding, and collective care within our communities.

  3. Sep 3

    Family Ties

    In this episode, three storytellers, an anonymous abortion provider, Alexia, and special guest Madam Gandhi, share their stories about what it means to care for one another—and how those acts of care can transform our relationships with our bodies, our communities, and our freedom.

  4. Aug 27

    Abortion is Liberating

    Episode 9: "Abortion is Liberating" Samantha, Jessica and Tashi share their journey through foster care, rushed adulthood, harmful relationships, and the weight of religious trauma—into moments of pregnancy, abortion, and serious health challenges that raise impossible questions like, "Is this punishment for getting an abortion?" We also make space for the parts that keep people alive: music, drums, singing, and the resilience that can emerge even after profound family trauma.

  5. 12/20/2022

    I Always Knew Abortion Was an Option

    Episode 8, I Always Knew Abortion Was an Option: Four storytellers Daniel, Anuj, Minouche and Abby share intimate stories about belonging and how their life's purpose and identity were shaped by the right to abortion.

  6. 12/01/2022

    I'm doing this for you, for Me, for Us

    Episode 7, I'm doing this for you, for  me and for us: Our three storytellers Sofia, Tricia and Lucia share intimate stories about choosing their own path in life and how they came to see and show love through abortion work.

  7. 11/26/2021

    The Personal is Political

    The personal is political – three storytellers share their abortion stories. From personal to political, their journey to release their internal abortion stigma puts them on a path to self-love, that allows them to step into their power as advocates and activists.

  8. 11/19/2021

    The Radical Agency of Mothers and Babies

    The Radical Agency of Babies and Mothers – two storytellers share two epic birth journeys. Two reluctant protagonists on the verge of transformation. On this journey from pregnant woman to mother, and fetus to living breathing baby, the universe calls them in, and demands they take ownership of their very existence.

  9. 11/12/2021

    166 Miles to Wichita

    Three storytellers delve into why they provide care to pregnant people, how they prepared for this work, and the parts they never knew to prepare for.

  10. 11/06/2021

    Trouble in Texas

    Three storytellers share stories that highlight the myriad of challenges both patients and providers encounter when policy makers put up roadblocks to abortion access.

  11. 10/29/2021

    Lifelong Learners

    Episode 2: Lifelong Learners - Chaena, Stephanie, Nicole and Selina share their stories of growth and learning at the crossroads of their professional and personal identities.

  12. 10/22/2021

    Warrior Women

    The very definition of warriors, three storytellers face health complications, pregnancy loss and abortions with courage, strength and gratitude.

  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
6 Ratings

About

Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories is storytelling podcast developed by the TEACH Program. Beyond the A Word breaks abortion stigma by sharing stories that explore identity, race, reproductive health, and reproductive justice, and how they intersect and inform our lived experience.

Information

  • Creator
    TEACH
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © TEACH

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