Canaries in the Car Line

Haley Pepper
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The modern day canaries in a coal mine, women and mothers are American culture's earliest signal of trouble ahead. We see and feel the impact of our society's failures first, but we have the power to fight to save ourselves and those around us, and to create a world where matriarchy is possible. In a media ecosystem saturated with regressive messaging towards women, my goal is to create space and visibility for progressive women to thrive. Join me in creating visibility for ALL women through conversations with experts, authors, influencers, activists, and friends on health, motherhood, family, politics, spirituality, and more. Hosted by Haley Pepper, a progressive parenting & lifestyle creator, women's health activist, birth and postpartum doula, NFL wife, and mom of two. citcl.substack.com

  1. Understanding TFRM

    3d ago

    Understanding TFRM

    Ariel Okhah, otherwise known as Changed by Grief TFMR on social media, joins me to explore the complex realities of termination for medical reasons (TFMR), legal and ethical considerations, the importance of nuanced understanding in reproductive, and her personal experience with TFMR. TFMR is 4x more common than infant loss and stillbirth combined, but nobody talks about it- until now, because a YouTuber has shared his family’s story of choosing a TFRM for a Trisomy 21 diagnosis. Expectedly, this story has been catnip for the anti-abortion advocates, but it has also brought to light the fractures within the pro-abortion community and pressuring everyone to answer the question of what it really means to be pro-choice. TFMR is wildly misunderstood in all areas of reproductive health including pregnancy, perinatal loss, abortion, and grief, and Ariel is changing the narrative around what life during and after TFMR looks like. Other topics we discussed are crisis pregnancy centers, the financial and social implications of abortion decisions, navigating complex grief, and the legal battles of deciding what is best for our own children. Sources New York Times Recommended Media & Resources Life After TFMR Return to Zero: Hope (Support Group) Time to Talk TFRM (Podcast) After Tiller (Documentary) The Devil is Busy (Documentary) Perilous Passage: Birth in America (Documentary) No One Asked You (Documentary) Get full access to Canaries in the Car Line at citcl.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 11m
  2. Nap Time Activism | Domonique Browning

    May 1

    Nap Time Activism | Domonique Browning

    Domonique Browning, founder of Moms Clean Air Force, joined me to discuss how moms are advocating for clean air and environmental health. Our health is intertwined with the health of our planet, and in a world where the EPA is rolling back protections and climate change is being denied, it’s crucial for us to stay informed and fight for our children’s future. Also, The New York Times reported that MAHA is drifting away from Republicans and their votes are up for grabs in the midterms. Are they really? Subscribe to Canaries in the Car Line on Substack Follow Haley in Instagram Show Sources EPA Politico Get full access to Canaries in the Car Line at citcl.substack.com/subscribe

    48 min
  3. Radical Empathy, Conservative Feminists & the Myth of Misplaced Motherhood

    Apr 17

    Radical Empathy, Conservative Feminists & the Myth of Misplaced Motherhood

    Ellen FitzGerald, co-founder of Moms for Indiana, joins me in my attempt to answer the question of who is Allie Beth Stuckey, really? Stuckey is, like Phyllis Schlafly and a roster of influential conservative women who came before- a feminist. A woman, like myself, fighting ruthlessly for her voice to be heard in equal value to the male talking heads surrounding her. She is argumentative, head strong, seemingly competitive, and high achieving- all qualities I objectively admire in a woman... But she is a woman who’s ambition and impressive career is in direct conflict with her own ideology. Stuckey (now infamously) believes ‘progressives’ exploit Christian compassion via ‘toxic empathy,’ and she preaches that empathy becomes toxic when it encourages you to affirm sin, validate lies or support destructive policies. My questions for Allie, and those who subscribe to this bizarre manipulation of human emotion are- sin according to who’s interpretation of the Bible? Validate a lie according to who’s truth? And support policies that are destructive to which groups of people? Who is actually harmed by the policies you oppose? Show Notes Radical Empathy sweatshirt by Kate Duffy Follow Haley on IG Follow Ellen & Moms for Indiana on IG References Fundie Fridays YouTube The New Evangelicals Get full access to Canaries in the Car Line at citcl.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 22m
  4. Why Breast Is Not Always Best | Mallory Whitmore of The Formula Mom

    Feb 1

    Why Breast Is Not Always Best | Mallory Whitmore of The Formula Mom

    Whether you are an exclusively formula, combo feeding, pumping, or exclusively breastfeeding family, this episode is for you! Mallory Whitmore, founder of The Formula Mom and Education Lead at Bobbie, joined me to discuss all things baby formula. I am a proud 2x exclusively formula feeding mom, and Mallory is truly the most invaluable resource for families seeking more information on formula and debunking myths about formula and breastfeeding that are unfortunately often propagated in parenting spaces. A few things we chatted about: * What does “breast is best” even mean? * How policies like paid leave and other female-focused policies impact formula and breast feeding statistics * Why nobody should fear corn syrup or seed oils in formula * Why you should NEVER give your baby homemade formula Preorder Mallory’s book Bottle Service, out February 24th! Get full access to Canaries in the Car Line at citcl.substack.com/subscribe

    50 min
  5. Why Health Policies Impact Children the Most with Dr. Anita Patel

    Jan 14

    Why Health Policies Impact Children the Most with Dr. Anita Patel

    After a brief intro with my thoughts on the recent murder of Renee Nicole Good and the escalation of ICE aggression in Minnesota, Dr. Anita Patel joins me to discuss her thoughts on American public health from a pediatric critical care physician’s perspective. We discuss Dr. Patel’s role as a health educator on social media and her experience combatting the COVID pandemic as a new mom, the repercussions to the ACA subsidies expiring, the societal impact of continued infectious disease outbreaks, Hepatitis B vaccine recommendation changes, and why it is important to remember the doctors attached to this administration spreading misinformation ALL rose to relative fame during the COVID pandemic. Get full access to Canaries in the Car Line at citcl.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 1m

  6. 12/12/2025

    Sunscreen Myths, Fears & Facts with Dr. Aegean Chan, MD

    One of the most harmful impacts of the ‘nontoxic’ trend in health and personal care products is the misinformation surrounding sunscreen and the understated risks of skin cancer. Dr. Aegean Chan is a dual board-certified dermatologist and is here to set the record straight on all things sun protection, low-maintenance skincare, the efficacy of at-home devices, and recommendations for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Spoiler alert- no, your sunscreen is not poison. Follow Dr. Aegean Chan, MD Follow Haley Use code DETOXED for 15% off your first purchase at Bright Body and Bright Body Baby! Get full access to Canaries in the Car Line at citcl.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 5m

  7. 11/14/2025

    Democratic Whip Katherine Clark

    House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, Massachusetts Representative and the highest ranking woman in congress, joins me to discuss the government shutdown and how Republicans are attempting to pass a budget that hikes health care premiums and everyday costs strictly to fund tax cuts for billionaires. We also discuss misinformation surrounding the government shutdown, SNAP funding, and how the continuing health care crisis Republicans have created through Medicaid cuts earlier this year will uniquely impact women. Just after we spoke on Wednesday, 11/12, Whip Clark joined Leader Hakeem Jeffries in offering an amendment to the Republican budget bill. The amendment would prevent massive premium hikes by extending ACA tax credits for three years. Get full access to Canaries in the Car Line at citcl.substack.com/subscribe

    30 min
  8. Who wants fascists' money? | Gabi Day

    11/09/2025

    Who wants fascists' money? | Gabi Day

    Use code DETOXED for 15% off your first purchase at Bright Body and Bright Body Baby! Gabi Day is the Founder, Formulator and CEO of Bright Body and Bright Body, a skin and haircare line crafted using Ayurvedic principles with gentle whole plant ingredients. Gabi vulnerably shares her journey as a progressive entrepreneur in the wellness space and her intentional choice to market against MAHA as the industry continues to overwhelmingly align with MAHA and/or MAGA. Gabi is the blueprint for values-driven businesses in today’s political climate as she donates 1% of all sales to the Center for Reproductive Rights. This episode has a bit of everything- current events surrounding SNAP freezes and the government shutdown, Gabi’s deep familial roots in political activism, her fertility journey, the evolving landscape of wellness culture, her complicated relationship with words like ‘non toxic’ and ‘clean beauty,’ the systemic issues surrounding chronic illness, food insecurity, the complexities of health disparities, and WAY more. Follow Bright Body and Bright Body Baby on IG Follow Haley Get full access to Canaries in the Car Line at citcl.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 28m
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The modern day canaries in a coal mine, women and mothers are American culture's earliest signal of trouble ahead. We see and feel the impact of our society's failures first, but we have the power to fight to save ourselves and those around us, and to create a world where matriarchy is possible. In a media ecosystem saturated with regressive messaging towards women, my goal is to create space and visibility for progressive women to thrive. Join me in creating visibility for ALL women through conversations with experts, authors, influencers, activists, and friends on health, motherhood, family, politics, spirituality, and more. Hosted by Haley Pepper, a progressive parenting & lifestyle creator, women's health activist, birth and postpartum doula, NFL wife, and mom of two. citcl.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Haley Pepper
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Haley Pepper
  • Show Website
    Canaries in the Car Line

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