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2 episodes with Abby Epstein
In this special, wind down episode of The High Life, Ricki is joined by a very special guest - documentarian and Ricki's bestie, Abby Epstein. Hear how Abby and Ricki built their creative partnership, starting with ‘The Vagina Monologues’ in the early aughts followed by several documentary films including, ‘The Business of Being Born’ and ‘Weed the People.’ Join them both in the studio as they reminisce about the highs and lows of making their first documentary film, The Business of Being Born, raising their sons in post 9/11 New York City and reconnecting in the midst of Ricki’s new chapter. You won’t want to miss our last original episode of the season! Follow Abby Epstein @abbyepsteinxoxo. Follow Ricki on Substack at: https://rickilake.substack.com/. Find more about ‘The Business of Being Born’ here and ‘Weed The People’ here. Follow Ricki Lake @rickilake on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ricki Lake and her longtime business partner and filmmaker, Abby Epstein, join the show today to talk about their groundbreaking new documentary film, The Business of Birth Control – a truth finding journey where they tell the impactful stories of women who've had a whole range of experiences on, and coming off of, hormonal contraceptives.As we've seen and heard in past episodes on this subject, this community has a very direct connection to the modern birth control story. Until very recently, our knowledge had been strictly experiential. Now, with documentaries like this and other dedicated research, we're learning more about what these drugs do in our bodies, and to our minds. It's critically important work, and so important for all women, especially young girls, to know and understand.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify here and on Apple here.
Ricki Lake and her longtime business partner and filmmaker, Abby Epstein, join the show today to talk about their groundbreaking new documentary film, The Business of Birth Control – a truth finding journey where they tell the impactful stories of women who've had a whole range of experiences on, and coming off of, hormonal contraceptives.As we've seen and heard in past episodes on this subject, this community has a very direct connection to the modern birth control story. Until very recently, our knowledge had been strictly experiential. Now, with documentaries like this and other dedicated research, we're learning more about what these drugs do in our bodies, and to our minds. It's critically important work, and so important for all women, especially young girls, to know and understand.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify here and on Apple here.
We've taken it, you've probably taken it, EVERYONE knows about it… but do we really know the truth about birth control? This episode we welcome a guest who has dedicated years of her life to exposing the secrets an truths about the pill. Abby Epstein is a film director who knows what's up. We're talking hormones, cycles, and the pill's impact on everything from PCOS and endometriosis to diabetes, heart disease, and even depression. But that's not all! Abby's here to debunk those pesky period myths and shed light on hormonal imbalances before and after pregnancy. Plus, get ready for a surprising parenting strategy that you need to hear. Know better, and do better. Listen now. Topics discussed include: What's the real deal with the pill? Explore how it works beyond just preventing pregnancy. Period myths debunked! Enough of the confusion, let's get the facts straight. The pill and health: Can it impact other health conditions? Hormonal roller coaster? Pre and post-pregnancy imbalances and how common they are. The surprising key to parenting: Benign neglect? Buckle up for an unexpected parenting strategy! Resources: Sweetening the Pill by Holly Grigg Spall The Business of Birth Control The Business of Being Born Connect with Abby Epstein Connect with Kacie & Gianna: https://www.motheruppod.com https://www.instagram.com/motheruppod https://www.youtube.com/@motheruppod View full show notes at www.motheruppod.com We are BIG BELIEVERS in therapy here at Mother Up. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/motherup and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/
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Women should NOT be made to feel bad about wanting something better, right? That's the case when it comes to hormones and hormonal birth control. Unfortunately– there's a lot of fear and uncertainty that women– and even their doctors– have around hormone replacement and hormone options. Some doctors are still stuck in thinking that hormones like estrogen are dangerous. So my goal is to empower you to find a provider willing to listen to you– because hormone replacement can be CRUCIAL as you reach perimenopause and menopause! In this podcast, expert researcher and educator Dr. Hill opens the door to learning more about our bodies as women, hormones, and beneficial options for our health. Check out this podcast today to take charge of your hormonal health through every stage of your cycle– and your life! Dr. Sarah Hill Dr. Sarah Hill is an award-winning research psychologist specializing in women's health and sexual psychology. Dr. Hill's research focuses on the role of hormones, the immune system, and the environment in relationships and health behaviors. She got her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and earned her Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Austin. IN THIS EPISODE Adjusting your lifestyle to different phases of your cycle What happens to your body through perimenopause Addressing modern day's standard of care for women's health Hormone replacement options and their benefits Hormonal birth control and the side effects of it Birth control's connection to the stress-response system Tips for getting your body off birth control View the podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode578 RESOURCES MENTIONED Get Dr. Hill's Book: This Is Your Brain on Birth Control Dr. Hill's Instagram Dr. Hill's Website RELATED EPISODES #557: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Hormone Replacement in Their 40s And beyond with Felice Gersh #547: What You Need to Know About the Opill and Hormone Changes in Perimenopause with Dr. Carrie Jones #539: Everything You Need to Know About Navigating Hormone Changes in Perimenopause #439: The Business of Birth Control and How It Affects Women with Abby Epstein #424: Move Over Birth Control Pills, There's A New Type of Contraception in Town That's Completely Natural with Elina Berglund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Holly Grigg-Spall is an author and researcher in women's health whose work has focused on the social, cultural, and health impact of hormonal birth control. Holly is the author of the cult hit "Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control." The book was released in 2013 and has since become an underground phenomenon. She is also a producer on a feature documentary, "The Business of Birth Control," inspired by "Sweetening the Pill," directed by Abby Epstein, and executive produced by Ricki Lake. Holly recently launched Teena, a free education-forward app supporting body literacy for tweens and teens that pairs with the first basal body temperature device designed for this age group. Learn more about working with me Shop my masterclasses (learn more in 60-90 minutes than years of dr appointments for just $19.99) Follow me on IG Learn more about Teena here Follow Holly on IG
Episode Highlights: birth control, endocrine system, side effects, contraceptive options, menstrual cycle, pharmaceutical companies Summary: Ladies, listen up! If you've been on birth control at some point in your life then you don't not want to miss Kaylor's conversation with Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, the producers of the documentary “The Business of Birth Control” which examines the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women's health and liberation. In this episode, they discussed: Their own stories with birth control The concerns of the pill and how the side effects are becoming normalized How birth control changes women's hormonal makeup to become more attracted to men who have a similar hormonal makeup The pushback they have received from producing this documentary How men can support the movement and potential solutions to birth control for women This was such a good episode! Birth control has such an impact on women's bodies more so than most people believe or even understand! Men, are going to learn so much from this bomb episode too! Be sure to check it out! If you enjoyed the episode, please be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @thekaylorbetts. Also, please make sure to give us a review and a five star rating if you're loving what we are doing! _____________________________ RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/businessofbirthcontrol/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyepsteinxoxo/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rickilake/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/RickiLake Website| https://www.thebusinessof.life/ Movie | https://thebusinessoffilms.vhx.tv/ _____________________________ IMPORTANT UPDATES: Join the Awake & Winning Life AW-cademy | http://www.theawlife.com/ Join the Awake & Winning Business AW-cademy | http://www.theawbiz.com Follow Kaylor on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/ _____________________________
Welcome to another episode of our empowering and informative podcast! Today, we have the dynamic duo of Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, renowned for their groundbreaking documentary "The Business of Being Born." Connect with Ricki and Abbey:Website: https://www.rickiandabbyfilms.com/Ricki Lake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickilake/Abby Epstein Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyepsteinxoxo/Connect with Aggie:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aggie/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/biohackingbestieYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_L-xSXL3GO2k-FMqmXeZw Check out my courses here:Higher Self Academy: https://higherselfacademy.co/They discuss informed decision-making, embracing feminine power, and shedding light on societal pressures around birth control and aging. Join us as they challenge norms, promote dialogue, and empower women to make informed choices about their reproductive health. Get ready to be inspired and educated. Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ricki Lake and her longtime business partner and filmmaker, Abby Epstein, join the show today to talk about their groundbreaking new documentary film, The Business of Birth Control – a truth-finding journey where they tell the impactful stories of women who've had a whole range of experiences on, and coming off of, hormonal contraceptives.As we've seen and heard in past episodes on this subject, this community has a very direct connection to the modern birth control story. Until very recently, our knowledge had been strictly experiential. Now, with documentaries like this and other dedicated research, we're learning more about what these drugs do in our bodies, and to our minds. It's critically important work, and so important for all women, especially young girls, to know and understand.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-FridayIf you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode here.
Happy 15th anniversary to The Business of Being Born and a pinch me moment as we celebrate with this week's guests, Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein!! This film deeply impacted Teresa and Sarah and set the course for their soul searching birth journeys! We talk about the maternal mortality rate, how we desperately need this film in our lives again and how much home birth, doula and midwifery care has grown since the film's release in 2008. We are honored and over the moon to help champion the free streaming week May 10th-14th for Mother's Day and hope that all of our dazies will listen to the episode, watch the film and spread the word!! Resource Links: Join on May 10 - 14 for a free global anniversary screening of The Business of Being Born thebusinessof.life Follow Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/ DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Holly Grigg-Spall is a well-known author and researcher in women's health whose work has inspired many to question the pharmaceutical industry's approach to birth control. Holly is the author of the cult hit Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control. The book was released in 2013 and has since become an underground phenomenon. She is also a producer on a feature documentary, The Business of Birth Control, inspired by Sweetening the Pill, directed by Abby Epstein, and executive produced by Ricki Lake.In this episode, I'm talking to Holly about Teena (https://myteena.com/), an easy-to-use cycle-tracking device that empowers young girls to understand their bodies better. We discuss why cycle tracking is essential for tweens and teens, why most of what's on the market today isn't suitable for this age group, how Teena is helping to fill the gap left by sex education classes, the long-term impact of supporting and empowering young girls about their menstrual cycles, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/cycle-tracking-for-tweens-teens-with-teena-holly-grigg-spall/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.com
This week on Hormonally Speaking, we have Abby Epstein, the acclaimed American film director and producer best known for her work on the documentaries "The Business of Being Born" "Until the Violence Stops,” and “Weed The People.” Epstein has won several awards for her documentaries, including the Audience Awards at Vancouver's Amnesty International Film Festival and Nashville Film Festival, as well as premiering at Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW festivals. We discuss her and her business partner Ricki Lake's latest movie, “The Business of Birth Control”, which aims to shed light on the effects of hormonal contraceptives and the need for newer and better options. The documentary was inspired by the book "Sweetening the Pill" by Holly Grigg-Spall. We Cover So Much Including: ✨How the film was not made to promote a specific ideology, despite what some people think ✨That it was difficult to find experts in the field who would speak out against the status quo (but they still found some amazing ones!) ✨The fact that modern medicine has often failed women, leading to poor menstrual health, low body literacy, and high rates of endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, anxiety, and depression ✨Why there is a need to evolve and develop solutions regarding women's health and bodies, especially in terms of contraception and long-term effects of medications ✨And so much more good stuff! Our conversation was powerful, and one you don't want to miss, especially if you are currently on birth control, or have children that are. You'll also want to see the movie ASAP - especially since March 8 is International Women's Day - which you can stream here. Use code “HORMONALLYSPEAKING” at check out to get half off. ABBY EPSTEIN made her film directing debut at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival with the documentary, V-Day: Until the Violence Stops, featuring Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek, and Rosie Perez. The film won the Audience Award at Vancouver's Amnesty International Film Festival and premiered on Lifetime Television, receiving both an Emmy and a Gracie Allen Award. In 2007, she teamed up with Ricki Lake for their widely acclaimed documentary, The Business of Being Born, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was released by New Line Cinema/Netflix and broadcast on Showtime. The film's success led to their follow-up series, More Business of Being Born, featuring Cindy Crawford, Alanis Morissette, Gisele Bündchen and Christy Turlington plus a book, Your Best Birth, published by Hachette. Next, the duo teamed up for Weed the People, which premiered at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival and won the Audience Award at the Nashville Film Festival. Weed the People was acquired by Netflix for distribution. Under their company, BOBB Films, Ms. Epstein and Ms. Lake produced the documentaries Breastmilk and The Mama Sherpas and are currently in production on The Business of Birth Control. Prior to her film work, Ms. Epstein directed Broadway theater, helming national tours and international productions of RENT and The Vagina Monologues. Learn more about "The Business Of Birth Control" here: Facebook, Instagram: Abby Epstein / Ricki Lake Twitter, Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christine-garvin/support
Ricki Lake (yes, THAT Ricki Lake) and Abby Epstein have worked together on some groundbreaking documentaries which you should watch immediately if you haven't yet done so. The Business of Being Born changed the way we looked at birthing options and medical interventions, and their most recent collaboration, The Business of Birth Control, examines the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women's health and liberation. Both women are brilliant and down-to-earth, and we loved talking to them about their films, their friendship, and their aging journey. We hope we didn't humiliate ourselves when we asked them to "lick each other's buttholes", which is our weird way of saying "give each other complements". We tried our best to maintain our composure in the presence of artistic geniuses, but you should listen to the episode and let us know how we did. Handles and sitesThe Business of Birth Control websiteThe Business of Birth Control FacebookThe Business of Birth Control InstagramBody Literacy SummitRicki facebook - @rickilakeAbby facebook - @abbyepsteinRicki Insta - @rickilakeAbby Insta - @abbyepsteinxoxoShow NotesDr. Lara BridenMenopause Bootcamp Suzanne Gilberg-LenzHarklinikkenEpisode SponsorThe Furious Trail by Paddy G, Illustrated by Kajsa Hallstrom Other LinksPurely Elizabeth Affiliate LinkErin's Faces Affiliate LinkJulia G WellnessSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review.
Let's talk about the business of birth control. You may follow Ricki Lake (yes, THAT Ricki Lake), and know that she is now making documentaries about issues particularly faced by women. Well this week I had her and her producing partner, and director, Abby Epstein on the show. And damn is this some explosive stuff. What are the health issues, both mental and physical, associated with hormonal birth control? We've known about them since the 70s and the subject is still considered taboo, why? This conversation sounds like it's gonna be dark, and it has its moments, but all in all, this is a beautiful chat, and I hope you enjoy it. Xoxo,Zaddy Save 20% on www.organifi.com/zaddy discount code ZADDY And checkout Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers for an exclusive offer at magbreakthrough.com/zaddy. In addition to the discount you get by using promo code zaddy, you can unlock special gifts with purchase with retail values of at least 20 dollars. Code: ZADDY, is valid for all screening options of BOBB & BOBC available at: https://watch.thebusinessof.life/bizoffilms Ricki is an Emmy Award-winning television host, Executive producer, independent film-maker and pop culture icon who has built a career on her graciously candid sensibility and her authentic, relatable nature. Abby has taken home the the Audience Award at Vancouver's Amnesty International Film Festival, an Emmy, and Allen Award for her documentary direction. Ricki and Abby's award winning, critically acclaimed documentary “The Business of Being Born” debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007. With over 5 million+ views, an online community of over 100,000, and more than 10 million press imprints, it is often hailed as the “must see” film among mothers-to-be. Together they co-wrote the book, “Your Best Birth” and released “More Business of Being Born” a four-part DVD series featuring celebrities sharing their birth stories, as well as an in-depth discussion on the birth process.Under their joint venture BOBB Films they served as Executive Producers for "Breastmilk,” "The Mama Sherpas,” and the upcoming “The Business of Birth Control.” The duo also teamed up for Weed the People. You can find them:@rickilake@abbyepsteinxoxohttps://www.thebusinessof.life/FacebookTwitterSubscribe or keep tuning in at:IGTik TokYouTubethelukecook.comNewsletter INTRO5:30The business of birth control. Ricki's home birth. The power of cycling. 8:20Hormonal birth control, embracing your body and taking ownership of it. Alternative methods of birth control. 10:25Sweet man, honest libido, 30 n single vasectomy. Non invasive male procedure- MSR plug. The frivolous prescribing of bc as a answer to hormonal issues- acne, PCOS, endometriosis… 15:16What got Ricki and Abby passionate about the subject. Ricki's hair loss. 19:40Backlash, accusations and push back. The politics. Correlations between anxiety and depression. 23:10The at risk narrative. The difference between real issues and agendas. ITS ABOUT INFORMED CHOICE 27:20Did you know?- ways to supplement and make taking bc safer. 29:40An excerpt from one case (a woman lost her daughter to bc) in the doc. The types of money set aside and what for. Mytavin.com- incase you missed the website. 33:00How long we've known about the dangers and the real reasons why it's being socially accepted. Nelson pill hearings. Hailey Beiber had a mini stroke from a new bc. 38:50Karen Langhart (mother to Erica) an inspiring and tragic hero that was integral to the film. Lost her daughter. Fought Merck. Acquired transcripts for Bernie Sanders office. FDA & corporate collusion - Yaz-committee-Bayer 44:00The rundown on Bernie's office. More like brother, less like other. BC effects on pheromones and picking partners. 49:00Fertility doctor attributes pill related complications on an instinctual level even in non-hetero relationships. Loss of attraction and vaginal dryness. 51:20Ricki's experience on the pill. Sources on how to approach and talk to your doctor. 54:50Have any hits been put out by big pharma since the release!? Distribution issues and push backSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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I am so thrilled to share my conversation with Abby Epstein, the director of the fascinating and evocative documentary The Business of Birth Control. Abby shares her own powerful and very personal story of self-discovery and change after taking hormonal contraceptives. In this episode, Abby shares: Why she was first put on the pill The physical and mental health issues she experienced while on the pill What she learned about herself when she came off hormonal contraception The inspiration behind the documentary The Business of Birth Control And the story of her first period Abby says that it's so important to do your own research and find a health solution that works for you. Thank you, Abby!Get in touch with Abby: WebsiteBusiness InstagramPersonal InstagramPhoto credit: John CurryA transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.comGet in touch:Tweet and IG @periodstorypodEmail periodstorypod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcoming an absolute icon into the Smut Drop lair this week. It's only the legend that is Ricki Lake and her brilliant documentary partner Abby Epstein. They've been working tirelessly on their new documentary, The Business of Birth Control where they unpack the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women's health and liberation. They also want everyone to be able to access this film - register here to find out when the free online showings take place. https://watch.thebusinessof.life/bizoffilms/play/62269752c5f85e0030a923e1 Make sure you follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode, and of course, give us a cheeky five star rating. To send us your listener stories, or if you just wanna say hi, drop us an email at smutdrop@metro.co.uk You can also find us on Twitter & Instagram; @smutdrop @miri_kane @metro.co.uk @rickilake @abbyepsteinxoxo @businessofbirthcontrol https://www.facebook.com/BusinessofBirthControl https://twitter.com/thebizoffilms https://www.thebusinessof.life/ Our film is available worldwide on our website and also on Amazon UK.
When it comes to birth control and IUDs, there is an unspoken conversation that women desperately need to hear. If you have had crazy side effects and doctors keep telling you you are crazy, this episode is proof that you aren't. You are not crazy, and you deserve to know all the facts so that you can make an informed choice about what is best for your body, circumstances, and health. The Business of Birth Control with Abby Epstein Abby Epstein made her film directing debut at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival with the documentary V-Day: Until the Violence Stops. In 2007, she teamed up with Ricki Lake for their widely acclaimed documentary, The Business of Being Born. The film's success led to their follow-up series, More Business of Being Born, featuring Cindy Crawford, Alanis Morissette, Gisele Bündchen, and Christy Turlington, and their book, Your Best Birth. Under their company, BOBB Films, Ms. Epstein and Ms. Lake produced the documentaries Breastmilk and The Mama Sherpas and, most recently, The Business of Birth Control. In This Episode Why birth control may not be the ‘empowering option' you have been led to believe it is (14:56) Understanding the role of misogyny when it comes to female healthcare options (21:27) How birth control could be impacting your long-term health and reproductive fertility (27:20) The importance of understanding the role your hormones play in your body and so much more (32:54) Tips for extending your reproductive longevity for long-lasting health throughout menopause (41:04) Mentioned In This Episode The Business of Birth Control Documentary This Episode is sponsored by Natural Cycles Join me in using Natural Cycles and Get ready to plan or prevent pregnancy with the FDA cleared birth control app. Since Natural Cycles is an app, it's 100% natural (non hormonal) and has no side effects. It also helps teach you about your own body and unique cycle. Now to make it easy to get started: Use my code EssentiallyYou at Naturalcycles.com to get 20% off your annual Natural Cycles subscription + free thermometer, so get the app today. It's Important to note that NC° is for 18+ and does not protect against STIs. Related Resources Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes Essentially You Episode #424: Move Over Birth Control Pills, There's a New Type of Contraception in Town That's Completley Natural with Elina Berglund Essentially You Episode #389: Are Birth Control Pills the Best Remedy for Perimenopause Symptoms? Essentially You Episode #60: What to Know about Perimenopause and Birth Control Pills with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Today I am truly honored to share with you two incredibly intelligent courageous women who have forged such paths for themselves, both personally and professionally. They are Emmy award-winning television host and executive producer, Ricki Lake, and a multiple award-winning director. Abby Epstein. After starring in the film Hairspray, Ricki Lake went on to solidify herself as a pop culture icon. And if you're anything like me, you grew up watching Ricki shine, hosting the Ricki Lake Show—becoming one of the youngest daily talk show hosts and history at just 24 years old. She has since published two books and been the executive producer of many different documentaries. One of which we are focusing on in today's conversation: The Business of Birth Control. Her business partner, Abby Epstein, has been a Broadway director, helming national tours of both Rent and The Vagina Monologues. Abby has been a director of various award-winning films even before partnering with Ricki to create their award-winning critically acclaimed documentaries. The Business of Being Born, which debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007 and now has over 5 million views. They later released More Business of Being Born—a four part DVD series, featuring celebrities like Cindy Crawford, Alanis Morrisette. Giselle Bunchen and Christy Turton who shared their birth stories as well as an in depth discussion on the birth process. When I heard of their current documentary, The Business of Birth Control, it immediately struck a chord in me on an ancient level. The documentary kept knocking on my soul's door. After watching the documentary (and being blown away by the information countless times) I just knew I needed to have these true queens on my podcast. Top 5 Things You'll Learn from This Episode: where and why hormonal birth control began, why women were not (and are not) properly informed about what the potential effects the risks, including an 80% increased risk of depression and even a potential increase for the chance of death tips on preparing yourself to go off of birth control we dive into some important and powerful listener questions (which is quickly becoming one of my favorite segments) It's my invitation for you today to join us in this very potent healing circle with an open mind and an open heart, and to allow whatever resonates to guide you. Find more from me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/iamalysoncharles/?hl=en (@IAMALYSONCHARLES) or https://www.alysoncharles.com/ (alysoncharles.com). Find out more on social media: Facebook: http://facebook.com/BusinessofBirthControl (@BusinessofBirthControl) Instagram: http://instagram.com/businessofbirthcontrol (@businessofbirthcontrol ) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebizoffilms (@thebizoffilms) Follow Ricki: http://instagram.com/rickilake (@rickilake) Follow Abby: https://www.instagram.com/abbyepsteinxoxo/?hl=en (@abbyepsteinxoxo) https://watch.thebusinessof.life/bizoffilms (View the documentary “The Business of Birth Control)—use the discount code CIRCLE50 for 50% off! https://morebizof.mykajabi.com/offers/2USzDSNg (Find out more about Ricki and Abby's Masterclass)—use the discount CIRCLE50 for 50% off the annual plan! This episode was made possible by https://www.lotuswei.com/ (Lotus Wei). Make sure to use the code MYSTIC at checkout to get a Soul Fam discount!
In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with Abby Epstein and Holly Grigg-Spall about the profit motive compromising the pill and women's health, and why women need to think more critically about hormonal birth control.
Abby Epstein made her film directing debut at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival with the documentary, V-Day: Until the Violence Stops, featuring Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek, and Rosie Perez. The film won the Audience Award at Vancouver's Amnesty International Film Festival and premiered on Lifetime Television, receiving both an Emmy and a Gracie Allen Award. In 2007, she teamed up with Ricki Lake for their widely acclaimed documentary, The Business of Being Born, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was released by New Line Cinema/Netflix and broadcast on Showtime. The film's success led to their follow-up series, More Business of Being Born, featuring Cindy Crawford, Alanis Morissette, Gisele Bündchen and Christy Turlington plus a book, Your Best Birth, published by Hachette. Next, the duo teamed up for Weed the People, which premiered at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival and won the Audience Award at the Nashville Film Festival. Weed the People was acquired by Netflix for distribution. Under their company, BOBB Films, Ms. Epstein and Ms. Lake produced the documentaries Breastmilk and The Mama Sherpas and are currently in production on The Business of Birth Control. Prior to her film work, Ms. Epstein directed Broadway theater, helming national tours and international productions of RENT and The Vagina Monologues. Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessofBirthControl Instagram: @businessofbirthcontrol / @rickilake @abbyepsteinxoxo https://twitter.com/thebizoffilms Show Notes: https://www.thebusinessof.life/ Discount Code: ALPHA50 ALPHA50 and is valid for all screening options of BOBB & BOBC available at this link: https://watch.thebusinessof.life/bizoffilms For the Masterclass, anyone 'buying' the MC can use the coupon code ALPHA50 for 50% off the Annual Plan ($147 less 50%) - that is accessible here - https://morebizof.mykajabi.com/offers/2USzDSNg If you are liking the information you hear in this podcast and want to continue learning more, join the Alpha Health Membership Support the brands I love Get access to my online supplement/herb dispensary Connect with me on my website: drhalieschoff.com Connect with me on social: @drhalieschoff and @alpha.chiro.health.wellness --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drhalieschoff/support
In This Episode We Talk About:All things birth control with our guests: Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein!The background of their new documentary, The Business of Birth ControlMisconceptions and side effects of commonly used forms of contraceptiveCycle sync, menstruation, perimenopause!The advantages of natural birth control vs. syntheticHow hormonal contraceptive affects a woman's bodyAlternatives to harmful pharmaceutical optionsLacy's personal journey post-pregnancyThe neuroscience behind contraception and its effect on the brainRicki & Abby's new Masterclass!The importance of understanding your own body's unique needs Resources: Text Us: +1-213-423-5226 - (texting is only for US, Canada, & Puerto Rico)Alexis Smart x TBM EXPANDED Flower RemedyTBM Manifestation Journal - NEW DROP AVAILABLE NOW TBM Coaching Sale is now live for the Month of August! Take $100 off with code SUMMER100 In The Episode:Bon Charge - 15% off with code MAGNETICHarmonizing StickerExpanded Ep 72 x Andy Mant of Bon ChargeExpanded Ep. 36 x Andy Mant Bon Charge Seed- 15% off your first month's supply with code TBM15Seed DS-01™ Daily SynbioticPDS-08™pediatric synbiotic- Daily kids probiotic TBM Coach @salwa.yazminThe Business of Being Born - Documentary The Business of Birth Control- DocumentarySweetening The Pill - Holly Grigg-Spall (book)Dr. Lara BridenVanity Fair - Danger In The Ring (article)Woman Code - Alisa Vitti (Book)In The Flow - Alisa Vitti (Book) Expanded x Ep. 80: In The Flo with Alisa Vitti, Female Hormone and Functional Nutrition ExpertTaking Charge Of Your Own Fertility - Toni Weschler (book)Daysy Fertility TrackerNatural Cycles Where To Find Ricki and Abby & The Film!The Business of Birth Control - use code TBM for 50% offMasterclass - use code TBM for 50% off the Annual Plan ($147 less 50%)@rickilake@abbyepsteinxoxo@businessofbirthcontrolhttps://www.facebook.com/BusinessofBirthControlhttps://twitter.com/thebizoffilms Our Offerings:Looking To Start Your Membership? - Use code EXPANDED for $20 off your first month of The Pathway or $20 off any a la carte workshop.A La Carte - Not ready for a membership? Try an individual workshop with 3 months of access.The Basics Bundle - How To Manifest, Unblocked Inner Child & Unblocked ShadowUnblocked Inner Child Unblocked Shadow The Love Bundle - Unblocked Love & Relationships Reflection Mini-WorkshopUnblocked Money The Pathway - 12-month all-access membership includes ALL of our a la cartes + more!How To Manifest, Unblocked Inner Child, Unblocked Shadow, The Love Bundle, Unblocked Money+ The Daily Practice includes our Deep Imagining Library with over 18+ DIs+ Unblocked Boundaries + Unblocked Full Moon+ Uplevel - 3 in 1 includes Rut, Rock Bottom & Next Level workshops+ Monthly Supported Class+ Community Group to connect with fellow manifestors+ Automatic access to any new offering or DI that becomes available as well! Free Offerings to Get You StartedThe MotivationFree Clarity Exercise - Journal prompt + 1 Deep ImaginingExpanded Podcast - Manifestation 101 SubmitSubmit to Be a Process Guest
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Today on the show, Dr. Stu and Blyss chat with documentary filmmakers, Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein. The two share their wisdom and passion in a timeless discussion about two of their most prominent documentaries, The Business of Being Born & Business of Birth Control. Although the former was released in 2008, many of the themes within the film still ring true today. Recognizing that younger generations are more conscious about what they put into their bodies, and that they often question the motives of the medical establishment, Ricki and Abby feel poised that the impact of their work will sustain for years to come.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:The genesis of “The Business of Being Born”The inspiration behind “Business of Birth Control”How Stu's practices have developed over timeA bit about their documentary “Weed the People”Why it's important that women be informed about all hormonal side effects of birth controlThis show is supported by:Bamboobies | Go to INSTINCTS to get 25% off your first order!LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack!Resources:Abby & Ricki's Film/Masterclass Discount Code: INSTINCTS50Connect with Abby & Ricki:Website: thebusinessof.lifeInstagram: @thebusinessofbirthcontrolAbby's Instagram: @abbyepsteinxoxoRicki's Instagram: @rickilakeTwitter: @TheBizOfFilmsFacebook: The Business of Birth Control Connect with Dr. Stu:Instagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with Blyss:Instagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Ricki and Abby have been making great films, two of which have impacted my career in profound ways. The Business of Being Born was the first, and their latest film, The Business of Birth Control, was the second. The film provides a second look at hormonal contraception, which is being offered to women of all ages for every gynecologic issue under the sun, far beyond merely "avoiding pregnancy". The film also highlights the power of education and fertility awareness methods in empowering women (and men) to better understand their bodies as an alternative to synthetic endocrine disruptors, which have wide-ranging consequence in a woman's body...You're going to LOVE this interview! [00:16:45] - Ricki and Abby found their way into women's health unintentionally; these films are personal [00:21:45] - These films are not anti-feminist [00:30:00] - BigPharma prioritizes profit over people [00:35:00] - The good and the bad of planned parenthood [00:45:00] - Why should we be concerned about hormonal contraception? [00:52:00] - It's not normal to be “stable” throughout the lunar cycles [00:59:00] - How can men show up for the conversation? [01:05:00] - To vasectomy or not? [01:15:00] - Fertility awareness methods References from the show: Screen The Business of Birth Control (code BELOVED50 saves you 50% off the price!) The Business of Being Born (on Prime) Sweetening the Pill, by Holly Grigg-Spall Vasalgel Find me on Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn and my practice at: www.BelovedHolistics.com Sponsored by: FullWell Fertility - Use code BELOVED10 for 10% off the best prenatal vitamin on the market (and check out their vitality and nerve support tonic!) Fit for Birth - With this link, you'll save 20% on personal prenatal exercise coaching (for individuals) or courses to improve your coaching practice (for coaches)! Music by: Labrinth and Preservation Hall Jazz Band --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theholisticobgyn/message
The Business of Birth Control is a new documentary directed by Abby Epstein and produced by Ricki Lake, who achieved international acclaim for their revolutionary 2008 film, "The Business of Being Born". Abby joins us today to discuss why she and Ricki made their new film, which boldly shines a light on some of the severe side effects that accompany hormonal birth control, including death -- and the fact that congress, and the pharmaceuticals who make the pill, have long known about these adverse outcomes and have done nothing about it. Most disturbing of all, even though women have gathered, protested and demanded a safer and better-quality pill since the 1960s when these side-effects became known, there has been absolutely no advance in technology nor any improvement in safety standards in decades. In fact, the majority of the budget is allocated toward marketing and advertising. And while most bereaved families have been gagged in exchange for financial settlements, in the film we meet the parents of those who refused and who are demanding change. Did you know a full fifty-percent of women who go on the pill come off it due to side effects? This only drives up the risk of unwanted pregnancies. We also discuss the lack of informed consent and unnecessary risks taken with women and young, prepubescent girls, who are encouraged to go on the pill to clear up acne. Abby gives us an insider's look into how the film is spun in the media as controversial and is mischaracterized as "anti-birth control" when the opposite is true: The Business of Birth Control is overt in its demand for safer birth control and more education; and, for those who wish to come off the pill, it seeks to empower women to understand their fertility cycles so they can choose the birth control that's safest and most effective for them. Abby and Ricki have been on a busy media tour and we're so grateful they came on the Down to Birth Show to invite us into this important conversation regarding women's health, choice, autonomy and consent.To view The Business of Birth Control, visit the website and use promo code DOWNTOBIRTH to stream at 50% off. Instagram: businessofbirthcontrol **********This show is sponsored by:Silverette USA*DYPER*NOM Maternity*Vyana Infant Massage*Wildbird.co*Beautiful Births and Beyond*Postpartum Soothe**Use promo code DOWNTOBIRTHConnect with Cynthia and Trisha at:Instagram: @downtobirthshow on InstagramEmail: Contact@DownToBirthShow.comCall: (802) 438-3696 (802-GET-DOWN)Work with Cynthia:Email: Cynthia@HypnoBirthingCT.com Text: 203-952-7299 to RSVP to attend a free information session live on Zoom. Upcoming dates are posted at HypnoBirthingCT.com. Work with Trisha at:Email: Trisha.Ludwig@gmail.com for online breastfeeding consulting services or text 734-649-6294 for more info.Please remember we don't provide medical advice, and to speak with your licensed medical provider related to all your healthcare matters. Thanks so much for joining in the conversation, and see you next week!Support the show
Join us as director and producer Abby Epstein shares the truth about the dangers of birth control, how medical misogyny is embedded into our society, and how we can de-commodify and take back our reproductive health! Abby is best known for her groundbreaking 2008 documentary film 'The Business of Being Born', in which she shed light on the world of the capitalist birthing industry. She has just released her newest documentary 'The Business of Birth Control' which provides a long-overdue critical analysis of the pharmaceutical industry's love-affair with medical misogyny and eugenics. Watch Abby's Documentaries Join the Reproductive Health Masterclass Subscribe to be notified of new episodes! Our sex trade exit fundraiser may be found here Follow the Probably Cancelled Podcast on twitter: @CancellledPod and IG: @probably.cancelled.pod
I sit down with Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein to discuss the dark side of the Birth control industry, inspired by their documentary “The Business of Birth Control” We talk about the side effects that are mostly not disclosed, how it's way more empowering to be in control of your cycle and know your body, the FDA process of approving drugs, how most believe if a doctor prescribed the medication, it must be safe, safer alternatives to preventing pregnancy and so much more! Check Out Ricki and Abby Ricki's Instagram Abby's Instagram https://www.thebusinessof.life/ https://www.phexxi.com/ https://storiesofamillennial.com/lady-comp-for-natural-birth-control/ https://amzn.to/3QSeQalk https://www.instagram.com/businessofbirthcontrol/ Sponsored By: Cured Nutrition www.curednutrition.com/realfoodology REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% off Organifi www.organifi.com/realfoodology Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% OFF Magic Mind http://www.magicmind.co Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% OFF Check Out Courtney: Courtney's Instagram: @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database Further Listening Why Fertility is Declining
Ricki Lake and her longtime business partner and filmmaker, Abby Epstein, join the show today to talk about their groundbreaking new documentary film, The Business of Birth Control – a truth finding journey where they tell the impactful stories of women who've had a whole range of experiences on, and coming off of, hormonal contraceptives. As we've seen and heard in past episodes on this subject, this community has a very direct connection to the modern birth control story. Until very recently, our knowledge had been strictly experiential. Now, with documentaries like this and other dedicated research, we're learning more about what these drugs do in our bodies, and to our minds. It's critically important work, and so important for all women, especially young girls, to know and understand. From June 22nd to 26th, The Business of Birth Control will be available to watch for FREE in the USA and Canada! You can grab your ticket https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/bobc-6-22-22 (here). And for those who miss the free streaming event, you can use the code "Almost30" for 50% off by clicking https://www.thebusinessof.life/ (here). We encourage you to share this one with a friend or family member to, as Ricki mentions, pay it forward and empower the next generation with information they can act upon for their best interests. Enjoy. We also talk about: Inspirations behind the documentary Birth control stories and experiences The beauty and power in our cycles Marketing freedom over risks Recognizing its historical significance Reckoning with unethical trial testing Digging into the business side of hormonal contraception Tragic stories of death and injury Following the money Hope for the future + male-equivalent options Sponsors: Get discount codes sent directly to your phone. Simply text brand name or keyword to 380-600-3030 Resources: Watch: https://www.thebusinessof.life/ (The Business of Birth Control) Read: https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/2014/1/danger-in-the-ring (Danger in the Ring by Marie Brenner in Vanity Fair) Learn: https://embodyworkla.com/ (Embodywork LA) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessofBirthControl (Business of Birth Control ) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessofbirthcontrol (@businessofbirthcontrol) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickilake (@rickilake ) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyepsteinxoxo (@abbyepsteinxoxo) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebizoffilms (@thebizoffims) Join our community: http://almost30.com/membership (almost30.com/membership) https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups (facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups) Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: https://almost30.com/disclaimer (almost30.com/disclaimer). Find more to love at http://almost30.com/ (almost30.com)! Almost 30 is edited by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media). Mentioned in this episode: Pepper https://wearpepper.com/almost (Get 20% off your first order when you go to wearpepper.com/ ALMOST.)
Abby Epstein, alongside Ricki Lake, is the filmmaker behind The Business Of Birth Control as well as The Business Of Being Born and More Business of Being Born. She's a fierce advocate for informed consent and for bringing nuance and truth to the cultural conversation around birth control.
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Documentarians Abby Epstein & Ricki Lake join Jameela this week to discuss their documentary - The Business Of Birth Control. They discuss the history of the contraceptive pill, how many of its side effects have been downplayed by Big Pharma, the dangers surrounding the birth control pill, the importance of women being able to make an informed choice, why the media refuses to talk about this documentary, and more. To watch The Business of Birth Control, go to https://www.thebusinessof.life/the-business-of-birth-control.For our listeners, they've offered a discount code for 50% off the movie rental for the rest of April. Listeners can use the code IWEIGH at the above link. You can find transcripts for this episode here: https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!
In the legacy of their groundbreaking documentary THE BUSINESS OF BEING BORN which revolutionized the way people think about childbirth, filmmakers Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake unpack the power structures surrounding the reproductive health industry complex. Sixty years after the pill revolutionized women's emancipation, THE BUSINESS OF BIRTH CONTROL examines the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women's health and liberation. The documentary traces the feminist movement to investigate and expose the pill's risks alongside the racist legacy of hormonal contraception and its ongoing weaponization against communities of color. Weaving together the stories of bereaved parents, body literacy activists and femtech innovators, the film reveals a new generation seeking holistic and ecological alternatives to the pill while redefining the meaning of reproductive justice. Director Abby Epstein (Weed the People, Until the Violence Stops) joins us for a conversation on the confluence of historically poor understanding of women's health, racial and gender-biased research, industry driven mis-information, and profit driven business interest that have warped the vision for what is best for women. For news and screenings go to: thebusinessof.life/the-business-of-birth-control
When you say, “The Pill” there is no debate about what pill you are talking about. Birth control pills have been a tool of the women's liberation movement for over 60 years. Birth control in general is as ubiquitous in our society as aspirin – and seems as harmless. But what do we really know about how hormonal contraception works and impacts our bodies? Today's guests, Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, have a new documentary, “The Business of Birth Control,” which examines the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women's health and liberation. Weaving together the stories of bereaved parents, body literacy activists, and femtech innovators, the film reveals a new generation seeking holistic and ecological alternatives to the pill while redefining the meaning of reproductive justice. Guest Bios Abby Epstein started her career as a theatre director with her own production company, Roadworks Productions, which is based in Chicago. Roadworks Productions was founded in 1992, and the company had seen much success in the mid 1990s. After directing a few productions in Chicago, Abby moved to New York to be an assistant director on the production of Rent. She then worked on The Vagina Monologues with Eve Ensler. Epstein directed her first documentary Until the Violence Stops, a film about the impact of The Vagina Monologues on a global scale. Five years later, Abby Epstein released The Business of Being Born in 2008. Much of Abby Epstein's film career deals with birth and sex. Her film Until the Violence Stops premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 and won an Emmy after its screening on Lifetime. The Business of Being Born debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007 and was released theatrically in 2008. In October 2018, Epstein released Weed the People, a documentary buoyed by hopeful experiences with medical marijuana, that she worked on for 6 years with Ricki Lake as an executive producer. Pop culture icon Ricki Lake has built an extraordinary career. The world first met Ricki in 1988 as Tracy Turnblad in John Waters' beloved film Hairspray. Ricki went on to appear in other films such as Cry-Baby, Cecil B. Demented, Serial Mom, and Gemini. She also starred on television in China Beach and King of Queens. At the impressive age of twenty-four, Ricki became the youngest talk show host in history. For 11 years, her long-running show was met with unprecedented success and changed daytime television forever. She went on to win an Emmy for Best Talk Show Host for her work on the reboot of The Ricki Lake Show. In her intimate book, “Never Say Never: Finding a Life That Fits,” Ricki took readers behind the scenes of her troubled childhood—filled with food issues, abuse, and an unabashed yearning for a better life outside of her suburban home. She pulled back the curtain on her talk show and her early days as a “fat actress.”
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Director-Producer Abby Epstein joins us to discuss her latest documentary with filmmaking partner Ricki Lake - The Business of Birth Control. Abby takes us through the start of her partnership with Ricki, discusses what makes a good collaborator and tell us the surprising facts she learned while making the documentary. NYWIFT member Eldonie Mason is in our Women Crush Wednesday Spotlight and hosts Tammy Reese and Janine McGoldrick discuss female presentation among Oscar winners, the latest in television news and the return of Kim's Video! Nominate a member for the WCW Spotlight or Meet the Member segment, and/or share your industry experiences with us at communications@nywift.org. For more great content go to NYWIFT.org. Special thanks to Elspeth Collard, the creator of our podcast theme. Social Media & Links: NYWIFT: IG @NYWIFT / Twitter @NYWIFT / #nywift Abby: IG @abbyepsteinxoxo @businessofbirthcontrol / Twitter @abbyepstein @thebizoffilms Ricki Lake: IG @rickilake / Twitter @rickilake Eldonie: IG @eldoniemason
It's been a while, but former guest, Director Abby Epstein, is making a return appearance. Abby and Executive Producer Ricki Lake's latest collaboration, THE BUSINESS OF BIRTH CONTROL, examines the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women's health and liberation. The documentary traces the feminist movement to investigate and expose the pill's risks alongside the racist legacy of hormonal contraception and its ongoing weaponization against communities of color. A lot to talk about? YOU BET!!
Sixty years after the pill revolutionized women's emancipation, "The Business of Birth Control" examines the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women's health and liberation. The documentary traces the feminist movement to investigate and expose the pill's risks alongside the racist legacy of hormonal contraception and its ongoing weaponization against communities of color. Weaving together the stories of bereaved parents, body literacy activists and femtech innovators, the film reveals a new generation seeking holistic and ecological alternatives to the pill while redefining the meaning of reproductive justice. As many of you know, Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein first collaborated on their landmark documentary, The Business of Being Born—a grassroots phenomenon that has become required viewing for expectant parents and childbirth educators. The revelation that pregnant people were unaware of their childbirth options ignited a passion in Ricki and Abby to lift the veil on other areas of reproductive health. After examining birth culture in America, they began investigating the business of hormonal contraceptives and the lack of birth control options. We are in a moment where women, non-binary, and trans folks are seeking body literacy and empowering forms of healthcare. The more informed we are about our bodies and our choices, the more we can advocate for ourselves.
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Join me for an epic interview with filmmakers Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein to discuss their latest documentary The Business of Birth Control! From acting and producing, to dancing her way into the hearts of television audiences, Emmy Award-winning television host Ricki Lake is a pop culture icon who has built a career on her graciously candid sensibility and her authentic, relatable nature. At age 24, Lake became one of the youngest daily talk show hosts in history with the debut of The Ricki Lake Show. She has also co-written two books, released a 4 part-DVD series, and served as an Executive Producer of several documentaries. ABBY EPSTEIN made her film directing debut at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival with the documentary, V-Day: Until the Violence Stops, featuring Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek, and Rosie Perez. . In 2007, she teamed up with Ricki Lake for their widely acclaimed documentary, The Business of Being Born, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was released by New Line Cinema/Netflix and broadcast on Showtime. Sixty years after the pill revolutionized women's emancipation, "The Business of Birth Control" examines the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women's health and liberation. The documentary traces the feminist movement to investigate and expose the pill's risks alongside the racist legacy of hormonal contraception and its ongoing weaponization against communities of coluor. Weaving together the stories of bereaved parents, body literacy activists and femtech innovators, the film reveals a new generation seeking holistic and ecological alternatives to the pill while redefining the meaning of reproductive justice. Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, Class of 2022! Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program! We start the first week of January! For details and to apply now Click here to register now! Today's episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How the movie, "The Business of Birth Control" came to fruition Ricki and Abby's perception on birth control and the side effects before and after the film Thoughts from Ricki and Abby on the criticism of birth control Ricki and Abby's comments on women's side effects from birth control Thoughts on why doctors continue to give women birth control What Ricki and Abby discovered about the business of birth control Connect with Abby and Ricki: You can connect with Abby and Ricki on their Website, Facebook, Instagram and email. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 376 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor's Perspective | Summer Replay Series | Dr. Miranda Naylor FFP 333 | The Wisdom of Menopause | Empowerment During Perimenopause and Beyond | Alexandra Pope FFP 314 | What You Need to Know About Choosing A Doctor | Women's Health | Dr. Kyrin Dunston, MD FFP 255 | Is Questioning The Pill Anti Feminist? | Beyond The Pill | Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND FFP 150 | Harnessing the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Wild Power | Alexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer FFP 121 | Fertility Awareness Method | Reproductive Justice | Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals | Ilene Richman FFP 064 | Fertility Awareness, Feminism, and Reproductive Freedoms | Geraldine Matus FFP 024 | Celebrating Menstruation from Menarche | Embracing your Fertility and your Menstrual Cycle with Fertility Awareness | Jane Bennett FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!
Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake's award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary The Business of Being Born debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007. With over 5 million views, an online community of over 100,000, and more than 10 million press imprints, it is often hailed as the “must-see” film among mothers-to-be. Looking at the complex relationship of hormonal contraception to women's health and liberation, their latest documentary, The Business of Birth Control, features the stories of activists, doctors, and scientists who are blowing the whistle on how hormonal birth control affects the mind and body. It is shocking, empowering, and heartbreaking all at the same time. About 13 years ago I watched The Business of Being Born and I was blown away. I remember thinking, “I have to figure out a way to work with these women.” At the time I had no idea how I was going to make that happen. A year later, I moved to New York City, got my health coach certification, and met others in the women's health space, including Holly Grigg Spall, the author of Sweetening the Pill, who was trying to get Ricki and Abby to turn her book into a movie. She introduced me to Abby and we've been friends ever since. I pitched in as much as I could over the years to get this film made and it's finally here! You can catch me at the beginning of the film, talking about the pill and ovulation. In this episode, we talk about our experiences with hormonal birth control, the far-reaching impact our hormones have on our health, why it was difficult to make this movie, how birth control has been used against women of color, the ongoing fight for reproductive justice, and so much more! To learn more visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/the-business-of-birth-control-abby-epstein-ricki-lake. Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains
In episode 8, Mara and Jeffrey discuss cannabis treatment protocols and education, global patient access, and much more... Links: Aunt Zelda's, Zelira Therapeutics, Society of Cannabis Clinicians, Weed the People on Netflix, Mary Janes: The Women of Weed Learn more: Mara Gordon is the co-founder of Aunt Zelda's™, Octopi Wellness, and Zelda Therapeutics (now Zelira Therapeutics). She specializes in the development of cannabis treatment protocols for seriously ill patients, and is a pioneer in medicinal cannabis globally. Aunt Zelda's™ line of products are the result of years of research & development in consultation with knowledgeable physicians and world-renowned researchers. Utilizing time-proven extraction processes improved with modern technology, Aunt Zelda's™ products offer precisely measured potency & purity that allows patients to dose to the milligram, unlocking the therapeutic potential of cannabis. Aunt Zelda's™ is manufactured by The Oil Plant. Previously, Mara worked as a process engineer, helping Fortune 500 companies create intelligent software. This experience has enabled her to take a detailed & scientific approach to medical cannabis. Her pioneering work in cannabis was recently chronicled in the Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein documentary, “Weed the People”, as well as Windy Borman's film “Mary Janes: The Women of Weed”, and Ben Daitz's "The Medicine in Marijuana". Mara is a Director of North Bay Credit Union (NBCU). She has been the keynote speaker at numerous conferences around the globe, and holds numerous advisory board positions including Zelira Therapeutics, CannPal, House of Saka, Patients Out of Time, and Marijuana Business Daily.
As many of you know, for the past 4 years I've been writing a new book. It's called Hormone Intelligence and I wanted to share with you an interview about my book, with talk show host, actor and filmmaker, Ricki Lake, and documentary producer, Abby Epstein, who created The Business of Being Born, and the forthcoming Business of Birth Control.
Mayim breaks down how the neurochemical basis of women's hormones and the impacts of the menstrual cycle on their bodies and minds. Mayim also covers how our understanding of women's health has changed over time, including a brief overview of what Freud got wrong. Activists Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein discuss their most recent project tackling the misperceptions about women's mental health related to increasing rates of overprescription of the birth control pill. And Mayim shares about her experience on the pill and the differential access to reproductive health in under-serviced communities and what we can do about it. BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik
Cheryl Kindred is a Newborn Care Specialist, Gentle Sleep Trainer, and former Post-Partum and Birth Doula. Inspired by the book "The Midwife's Apprentice," at age 9, she wanted to be a midwife or work with babies somehow. Her first job was as a babysitter at age 11, and she found it incredibly rewarding. About a decade later, she began to make her commitment to the "well-rounded and comprehensive support to new families" even before becoming a mom herself. Of course, she finds babies amazing, wholesome, and the purest of souls; but she also wanted to make a difference with taking care of the baby and rewriting what's normal with being a parent. She has helped hundreds of adults with the transition to parenthood, with the importance of sleep of new parents and babies, essentially assisting the new parents with the totally abnormal experience of having a baby, and so much more. We also get into the disparities of maternity and birthing care with minorities and those in rural communities that is still an ongoing major issue, normalizing how we refer to the "private" body parts, and the importance of consent. * This is a very important episode. * (Plus: two special guests make their podcasting debut!) Mentions: Book: "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman. Movie: "The Business of Being Born" (2008), directed by Abby Epstein. ** This episode is sponsored by the Motorola Connect40 Baby Monitor by Hubble. CLICK THIS LINK to get 10% off your order, with OFFER CODE: NEWBABY! > https://hubbleconnected.com/products/motorola-connect40-5-wi-fi®-video-baby-and-home-monitor?_pos=1&_sid=9020bbf40&_ss=r < Thank you for listening.
80% of American women will try birth control at some point in their lives. But what does the pill do over time? Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein are here to demystify the murky, confusing world of birth control and their new film The Business of Birth Control. We discuss the side effects of taking these medications and the information we should all have before deciding which one to use. Ricki also opens up about her newfound sex drive and how at age 52, she’s “feeling like a horny 16-year-old boy.” If you’ve ever had questions about birth control, hormones, and sex drive, this episode is for you. Thank you for supporting our sponsors who help keep this show FREE: Masterclass, Everlywell, Womanizer, Promescent For more information about Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake, visit: www.thebusinessof.life For even more sex advice, tips, and tricks visit sexwithemily.com
Volleyball seniors Abby Epstein and Kirstin Colwell join Jay Turiano and Ken Sweeten for the eighth episode of Owl or Nothing. The duo dish on life as a student-athlete during the COVID-19 pandemic and their excitement to return to action as full practices resume.
Join me for a dynamic conversation with Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake about their new documentary - The Business of Birth Control. Looking at the complex relationship of hormonal contraception to women’s health and liberation, their film features the stories of activists, doctors and scientists who are blowing the whistle on how hormonal birth control affects the mind and body. The film revisits the 1970’s Nelson Pill Hearings, where feminists disrupted the proceedings to demand informed consent and follows a courageous group of bereaved parents who are fighting to get warning labels on Yaz and NuvaRing fifty years later.
Tracy Ryan is the CEO and lead consultant for CannaKids, a California-based cooperative with a focus on supplying medical cannabis oil to adults and children looking for holistic relief for serious health conditions, specializing in pediatric cancer. Since her infant daughter’s brain tumor diagnosis in June of 2013, Tracy has dedicated a huge part of her life to educating herself on the medicinal powers of medical marijuana in treating her own daughter’s disease, as well as all other pediatric and adult cancers, epilepsy, autism, and beyond. Tracy has worked on a global scale with families who are seeking education and treatment options for their loved ones, and has guided many patients to unheard of success. CannaKids is now on a trajectory to be one of the world’s leaders for cannabinoid therapies based on scientific research and is in collaboration with some of the top researchers, doctors and hospitals in the world. With a true passion for clinical research Tracy has partnered with, and is on the Advisory Board of, CURE Pharmaceutical, (OTCQB:CURR), (“CURE”), a leading disruptive drug delivery technology and pharmaceutical cannabinoid molecule development company, and the Technion Institute in Israel who is leading the way in cannabis research for cancer. CannaKids has been sharing their meticulously tracked patient data with Technion in order to help further assist in their research. Furthermore, CannaKids & CURE are funding the next four years of this research where both pediatric and adult cancers will be studied for cannabinoid sensitivity. In addition to the research in Israel, CannaKids is in the planning phase with a major hospital in California and is expected to start in-hospital clinical trials on pediatric patients in the next year. As a public speaker, Tracy can be found speaking at medical cannabis and pediatric cancer events all over the world in her quest to educate the mass public on the power of this incredible plant. Tracy and her family have been featured in many national and international news pieces including National Geographic, Vice News, Entertainment Tonight, Fox Business, The Huffington Post, CNN, Telemundo, and many more. They are also the key focus of the Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein documentary, “Weed The People”, set to release this year. RECENT PRESS Weed The PeopleNational Geographic – 7 minute piece National Geographic – Full documentary Yahoo.comLAWeekly.comEntertainment TonightHuffington Post: Meet Some of the Kids at the Center of the Medical Marijuana DebateHuffington Post: Weed The People Movie Looks at Children, Cancer and Cannabis MedicineUnited Patients GroupCash Hyde FoundationIllegallyHealed.comThe Fifth Column NewsThe Stoner’s CookbookHype Houston
Join Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake to learn how they successfully produced and funded their film. To learn more about Carole Dean and From the Heart Productions please visit www.FromtheHeartProductions.com.
Star of Netflix doc "WEED THE PEOPLE" Bonni Goldstein talks with Col about Pediatric Cancer, the making of the documentary (produced by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein), and Col opens up about sickness in his life.
"When women ovulate they give off certain physical signs and pheromones to show fertility, similar to what happens in the animal world. There have been studies that show men respond differently to women on the pill versus not on the pill" Holly Grigg-Spall is the author of the cult book Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control. She is consulting producer on a documentary inspired by her book, directed by Abby Epstein and executive produced by Ricki Lake, which is currently in production and due for release in 2019. She leads an online workshop title 'A Feminist Guide To Going Off The Pill." Resources: Visit her website Facebook page Facebook group Twitter Instagram Books: A Dr's Case Against the Pill Period Power - Masie Hill We discuss: > How the birth control pill can negatively impact our overall health, particularly mental health > The mechanisms behind the pill, how it works and how it was developed > How hormonal birth control can actually change our attraction to a mate and partner selection > Potential long term risks > Safer alternatives Got a podcast question? Send you emails to hormonesinharmony@gmail.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women Want more from me? Check out my website, blog, Instagram and Facebook page. If you leave a rating and review of the podcast, I will send you an awesome free guide: '6 Steps to Hormonal Harmony' , as a thank you gift! Just screenshot the rating and review you write on the platform you use to listen, then email it to me at hormonesinharmony@gmail.com . Make sure you hit subscribe so that you never miss an episode!!
#101 Holly is the author of the cult book ‘Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control.’ The book was released in 2013 and has since become an underground phenomenon. She is a consulting producer on a feature documentary inspired by ‘Sweetening the Pill,’ which is currently in production. The film is directed by Abby Epstein and executive produced by Ricki Lake (the team behind the paradigm-shifting ‘The Business of Being Born’). You may know Holly from her Guardian article on the pill and mental health side effects, which was ranked as the most-read comment piece of 2016. The story went viral, became a Twitter Moment, and as a result she was featured by the Washington Post and interviewed for NPR (to name just a couple). Vice has named Holly “the poster girl for a movement of women abandoning the pill in favor of contraceptives that don’t wreak havoc on their body and mind.” In the recent past, Holly wrote blog content, newsletters, and managed social media for Alisa Vitti and the FLO Living company. Holly has also worked with My Moontime, Lara Briden/Period Repair Manual, and Maxim as a marketing consultant, copy writer, and brand stategist. In the more distant past, Holly has worked with Film4 as a movie reviewer, as an interviewer for TV show MovieRush, and as a reporter for a feature news agency (her feature on a rescued pup with prosthetic paws was her first viral story). In this episode we cover Why Holly created the book, Sweetening the Pill and what it is about How ditching the pill saved her marriage The side effects Holly experienced while being on various different birth control pills Why most Fertility Awareness Educators, discourage the use of fertility devices with prediction technology Holly discusses the documentary she helped produce Common myths about the pill and So much more Show notes Sweetening the pill website Sweetening the pill book
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While we usually talk about the business realm of cannabis here on CannaInsider, in this episode we’re going to take a deep dive into medical marijuana and how it’s being used to better the lives of an increasing number of patients - specifically children. Here to discuss this growing movement are Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake, makers of the 2018 documentary Weed The People in which Abby and Ricki follow a number of families that are turning to cannabis to treat their cancer-stricken children. In this episode, Abby and Ricki share the ways in which medical marijuana is beginning to save lives and why it’s essential we overcome the political and legislative obstacles inhibiting cannabis from joining commercial healthcare. Learn more at https://www.cannainsider.com/wtp Key Takeways: Ricki and Abby’s backgrounds in film and what sparked their desire to create Weed The People Ways in which the traditional medical industry is lacking when it comes to children’s cancer treatment Abby and Ricki’s documentary The Business of Being Born and the parallels they observed between the business aspects of the birth and cancer industries The stigma surrounding cannabis in the medical sphere and how certain doctors are working to overcome it Medical cannabis in other countries versus the U.S. Why many of the families in Weed The People choose to follow a combination of chemo and a formal dosing schedule of cannabis to treat their children’s cancer Abby’s advice to parents interested in exploring medical cannabis to help treat their children and how they can do so right away
Mara Gordon is a pioneer in the development of therapeutic cannabis oils for patients suffering from pediatric cancer and other serious diseases. (She's also the central figure in Weed the People, the documentary from Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein). Mara brings her encyclopedic knowledge of medicinal cannabis, boundless compassion, serious business acumen and sense of humor to this episode -- it's a must listen!
We are always talking about global change, social awareness, and beyond. Today we are talking about the power of marijuana, real medicine that has been used for a very long time in the healing world.
It's been 2 years since tragedy struck Ricki Lake's life, but the pop culture icon has chosen to focus her efforts into healing and independent filmmaking. Ricki opens up on the anniversary of her husband's death, and talks to Maria about the heartbreak and the positive transformation that's followed. Ricki has channeled her drive for social change into passion projects that are altering the way society views birth, breastfeeding, childhood obesity, birth control and now medical cannabis. Weed The People is the newest documentary by Ricki and her creative partner, Abby Epstein, where they attempt to answer the question: "if weed is truly saving lives, why doesn't the government want people to access it?" Ricki and Maria talk all about the healing potential of medical marijuana, the laws that prohibit it and the entire filmmaking process of this inquisitive and powerful project. Purchase the film here: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1313244&u=1981807&m=67934&urllink=&afftrack= --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Life-saving medicine should not be illegal. So Abby Epstein and her producing partner Ricky Lake made Weed the People, a documentary about how cannabis helped several pediatric cancer patients. Hear Abby discuss the five-year film-making journey; the current state of cannabis-as-medicine in the U.S., and what she's working on next.
On this episode, the guests are filmmakers Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein who, through their new movie "Weed the People" hope to help people make an informed choice. "Expanding people’s knowledge of something; having them be able to make a judgment and decision that’s best for them and their bodies.”Ricki is someone you will likely know. She is a beloved pop-culture actress, had her own talk show for a dozen years, and now is a documentary filmmaker.Abby is an award-winning director and producer of documentary films. The two have teamed up creatively for more than a decade to make films that inform, educate and portray incredible humanity.I talk with them both about cannabis—and specifically about the use of it to help treat children’s cancer, which is the topic of their current documentary, “Weed the People.”
On this episode, the guests are filmmakers Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein who, through their new movie "Weed the People" hope to help people make an informed choice. "Expanding people’s knowledge of something; having them be able to make a judgment and decision that’s best for them and their bodies.”Ricki is someone you will likely know. She is a beloved pop-culture actress, had her own talk show for a dozen years, and now is a documentary filmmaker.Abby is an award-winning director and producer of documentary films. The two have teamed up creatively for more than a decade to make films that inform, educate and portray incredible humanity.I talk with them both about cannabis—and specifically about the use of it to help treat children’s cancer, which is the topic of their current documentary, “Weed the People.”
Jeremy has a conversation with director Abby Epstein about her latest collaboration with Ricki Lake on the film Weed the People set to release January 22, 2019. They discuss the film which follows 6 families who turn to cannabis after traditional treatments fail to yield positive results. It is also a discussion about how cannabis' schedule 1 status and the U.S. governments patent on research is limiting it's use in life saving treatments. They also discuss Abby and Ricki's upcoming film Sweetening the Pill exploring the use of hormonal birth control, it's history, and current cultural use in the treatment for so many women's health related challenges, even with the known list of side effects. Support the show (http://patreon.com/highwaytohealth)
Welcome back for another episode of the Green Rush! In this episode, Lewis and Anne sit down with famed talk show host Ricki Lake and respected indie director Abby Epstein to talk about their emotional documentary Weed the People. The documentary explores how cannabis may just be the most innovative cancer treatment available, yet one […]
That’s the question scientists and advocates have been asking for decades. Ricki Lake’s moving new documentary, Weed The People, seeks the answer.If you've been following this podcast you know that cannabis doesn’t cure cancer. Nothing does -- cancer is a broad description of over 200 different disease states that can be treated with varying rates of success. But you also know that cannabis does do amazing things like cause some cancers cells such as glioblastoma (a fast-moving brain cancer that oncologists call “The Terminator”) to commit suicide. It also works synergistically and somewhat mysteriously to up the life extending outcomes of certain chemotherapies.What isn’t known is why the US government restricts access to cannabis meds and why it wantonly bans most of the research in this country.Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein’s new documentary, Weed The People, examines this cruel reality by following the lives of 5 kids with brain cancer (and their fraught families). In other words, kids with death sentences for whom conventional chemotherapies have failed. The filmmakers followed these families for upwards of 7 years. Four of the five kids are alive today. Some of them are thriving. 'Nuf said.The film was spawned when Ricki’s husband, Christian, received a cancer diagnosis. He passed away, but in their search for alternative therapies, he came upon some remarkable cannabis healers, among them Mara Gordon, founder of Aunt Zelda’s (she is featured on Episode 5 of our podcast). Ricki made it her mission to finish Christian's search and tell the story of so many others in the same situation.She, of course, is no stranger of advocacy film making. In 2008 she and Abby made the groundbreaking and widely heralded The Business of Being Born about the institutionalization of childbirth, which caused millions of women to shift to home birth.As of this writing, the Weed the People is showing in just a few markets (100% on Rotten Tomatoes so far), but the filmmakers are making it available to people who want to hold screenings in communities around the country. Listen to our great interview for details on how to arrange a screening and be sure to watch the trailer.
In their new documentary Weed the People, executive producer Ricki Lake and director Abby Epstein explore the impact that medical cannabis is having on pediatric cancers, as well as the difficulties parents, doctors, and caregivers face in putting these treatments into action. We talked with Lake and Epstein about their experience making the film, what it's taught them about the potential of medical cannabis, and how that potential squares with the booming recreational cannabis market and how it colors perceptions of cannabis.
Actor / TV personality Ricki Lake and Producer / Director Abby Epstein talk about their powerful new documentary WEED THE PEOPLE - how Ricki's experience with water birth sparked their first doc THE BUSINESS OF BEING BORN - and their process of creating and selling documentaries. www.weedthepeoplemovie.com
Ricki Lake is a woman who has lived a million pop cultural lives. She first found fame in John Waters’ most commercially successful films, Hairspray, Cry Baby, and Serial Mom. She then took over the small screen with her own daytime talk show from 1992 to 2004. And today, she’s known for making documentaries alongside her filmmaking partner Abby Epstein—first with The Business of Being Born, and now with their new film, Weed the People. In this episode, both Ricki and Abby reveal what its like to change the world by capturing life’s most intimate moments.
Abby Epstein's career has been a rich and rewarding one. It began in 1992 in Chicago when she formed her own theatrical company. She directed several plays there before moving to New York to work on "Rent" and "The Vagina Monologues." Then in 2004 she moved into film and 3 years later formed a partnership with Rikki Lake. They've made several documentaries together including the award-winning, "The Business of Being Born." Their latest collaboration - "Weed The People." It explores the use of cannabis for children diagnosed with cancer. Lots to talk about with this accomplished socially conscious and creative woman.
The informative and heartwarming new documentary film, Weed the People examines why marijuana / cannabis has been off-limits to America’s doctors and researchers for the past 80 years, despite decades of science from on the plants anti-cancer properties. Armed with only these laboratory studies, desperate parents obtain cannabis oil from underground sources to save their children from childhood cancers. “Weed the People” follows these families through uncharted waters as they take their children’s survival into their own hands. Some of their miraculous outcomes beget the unsettling question at the heart of the film: If weed is truly saving lives, why doesn’t the government want people to access it? Abby Epstein has been producing and directing documentaries for over ten years with her partner, Ricki Lake. Their first collaboration was the celebrated feature documentary The Business of Being Born, which premiered at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival. The Business of Being Born enjoyed a successful theatrical release and had its broadcast premiere on Showtime. Director Abby Epstein talks about the racist, xenophobic history of marijuana in America, the draconian laws and the federal government’s resistance to allowing medical research, despite holding a number of marijuana patents and the courageous journey of parents trying to save the lives of their cancer stricken children. For news and updates go to: weedthepeoplemovie.com
Holly Grigg Spall joins us today as we are digging into the impact of hormonal birth control on fertility. Holly is the author of the bestselling book Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control. She is consulting producer on a documentary inspired by her book, directed by Abby Epstein and executive produced by Ricki Lake, which is currently in production and due for release in 2018. Holly's Op-Ed on the pill and mental health side effects for the Guardian was ranked as the most-read comment piece of 2016. The story went viral, became a Twitter Moment, and as a result she was featured by the Washington Post and interviewed for NPR and CBC. Vice named her "the poster girl for a movement of women abandoning the pill in favor of contraceptives that don't wreak havoc on their body and mind." Holly's work has featured in both American and British Vogue; she has collaborated on an article about the pro-period revolution with Alanis Morissette, and produced a piece on male birth control options with Mayim Bialik. Holly was a speaker at Cycles+Sex, in NYC and LA, and leads workshops on going off hormonal birth control. She is also a brand ambassador for the Daysy fertility tracker. Website: www.sweeteningthepill.com Download your free Going Off Hormonal Birth Control Guide: https://fabfertile.sharefile.com/d-sc05fea7603a4e2e9 Download your free fertility yoga video. In this 20 minute intro video we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our heart. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control. www.yogafreebie.com Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 Don't forget to check out my Resources page for more information and products that will help you on your fertility journey.
In this episode, Karly and Ali chat with Holly Grigg-Spall about hormonal birth control. Holly is the author of "Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control". She is consulting producer on a documentary inspired by her book, directed by Abby Epstein and executive produced by Ricki Lake. Holly is also currently an ambassador for the Daysy fertility tracker and a marketing consultant for several women's health-centric companies. She has a ton of knowledge about the pitfalls of hormonal birth control and shares some great stuff with the kweens! Here’s an overview of what’s covered in this episode: Holly’s own experience with hormonal birth control, including all of the terrible side effects she experienced and how she finally got off of it The lack of information and education about the pill that Holly was given by her health care providers before she went on the pill and how this lack of informed consent is a major issue for many women Some of the major misconceptions about the pill A quick overview of what taking the pill actually does to your hormones (SPOILER ALERT: it’s not great) The differences between first, second, and third generation hormonal contraceptives and which one is best (if being on a hormonal contraceptive absolutely can’t be avoided) An overview of the side effects of hormonal birth control and why we should think twice about using it The importance of ovulation and menstruation and how we’ve somehow been led to believe that these things AREN’T necessary physiological processes for women to experience The options for non-hormonal birth control Caya Single Size Diaphragm and Diaphragm Gel Daysy Fertility Tracker The book Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler Where IUDs fall on the spectrum of hormonal birth control and whether they cause similar side effects as the birth control pill Why Holly thinks that hormonal birth control is “addictive” and why so many women continue using it despite the negative side effects Holly’s relationship with her cycle now Click here to order a copy of Holly’s book and here to join the Birth Kweens Facebook group! --- Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! The Birth Kweens get down to the nitty gritty of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and women’s health. For more from us, visit birthkweens.com. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback.
June 30, 2015 PCOS Diva has a fundamental purpose of empowering and educating women about their health and fertility. That is why I am thrilled to get behind a Kickstarter campaign to turn Holly Grigg Spall’s book, Sweetening the Pill: or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control into a documentary. Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein plan to make this thought-provoking book into a documentary. The goal is to empower and educate women so they can make an informed choice about their fertility and birth control. Too often, women are given the birth control pill as a first line treatment for PCOS. They are never informed of the countless side effects they can expect while on the pill or the post-pill syndrome they can expect when they stop taking it. We are rarely educated by physicians about the rhythms of our body and how to regulate our cycles with lifestyle choices and supplements. I had the opportunity to interview author Holly Grigg- Spall this week. Listen to my interview with Holly and learn about: The benefits and side effects of hormonal birth control (the pill and its cousins) Difference between a period on the pill and a period on your own Regulating your period without pharmaceuticals What is body literacy and why it is important How you can help make this documentary project happen!
On today’s show we will be talking about the pill, actually, a book called “Sweetening the Pill” by Holy Grigg-Spall. In the interview, Holly and I talk about my experience with birth control and how scary it was. The reason I want to talk about this today is because millions of healthy women take a powerful drug every day, from mid-teens to menopause. Few know the effects or potential side effects. Contrary to cultural myth, birth control pills impact every organ and function of the body and yet most women don’t even think of it as a drug. Depression, anxiety, rage, panic attacks, are just a few of the effects of being on the pill. When the pill was first released, it was thought that women would not submit to taking a medication when they weren’t sick. Now the pill is making women sick! Holly Grigg-Spall’s book that we are going to talk about has inspired a documentary! Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, the producers of “The Business of Being Born” are producing a new documentary, and Holly is the consulting producer and writer. This is a great book and great interview. If you are on birth control pills or any other hormonal birth control, you will definitely want to listen to this episode!
On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Holly Grigg-Spall, a revolutionary activist in the birth control movement. Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode: Why its challenging to talk openly about health problems caused by the Pill.How the Pill might be harming your health and how to start using the latest birth control technology in place of old-school hormonal birth control. How a documentary on the effects of hormonal birth control could shift the current perspective on this topic. The new birth control revolution. Holly breaks down what this is and why all women need to be on board. Holly Grigg-Spall is the author of "Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control" and a consulting producer on the documentary it has inspired, from filmmaking team Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein. Her work on women's health issues has featured in Marie Claire, Elle, Cosmopolitan, New York magazine, the Sunday Times, the Guardian, the Independent, the Washington Post and on BBC and CBC radio, amongst others. She's also a member of team Daysy. To get a special discount on the Daysy fertility computer use the code PERIODPARTY at checkout.
This episode is brought to you by Nature's Path Organics RICKI LAKE Biography From acting and producing, to dancing her way into the hearts of television audiences, Emmy Award-winning television host Ricki Lake is a pop culture icon who has built a career on her graciously candid sensibility and her authentic, relatable nature. In recent years, she has channeled her nurturing spirit and drive for social change into passion projects that are altering the way society views birth, breastfeeding, childhood obesity and birth control. Lake’s legacy and perhaps her greatest love is her role as independent filmmaker. Her award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary “The Business of Being Born” debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007 and is often hailed as the “must see” film among mothers-to-be “I was profoundly affected by the births of my two sons in ways I never anticipated,” Lake comments. “It can be one of the most empowering experiences in a woman’s life. But part of that involves having options and being the decision-maker in what you want that experience to be.” Lake and creative partner Abby Epstein co-wrote the book, “Your Best Birth” and released “More Business of Being Born” a four-part DVD series featuring celebrities sharing their birth stories, as well as an in-depth discussion on the birth process. “The Business of Being Born” franchise includes a thirty-minute classroom edition, which has screened at hundreds of schools all over the country. Under their joint venture BOBB Films, Epstein and Lake served as Executive Producers of the 2014 documentary “Breastmilk” and the upcoming, “The Mama Sherpas.” BOBB Films is also in production on two new feature documentaries: “Weed the People” and “Sweetening the Pill.” Lake teamed up with All Stride and John Monaco, MD for her book “Too Big to be Small,” which examines childhood obesity as an epidemic, but also gives a realistic approach to helping kids lose weight. Lake shares her personal struggles as an overweight child and her path to discovering her life purpose and happiness. The world first met Lake in 1988 as Tracy Turnblad in John Waters’ film “Hairspray.” Her additional film credits include “Cry-Baby,” “Serial Mom,” “Working Girl,” “Last Exit to Brooklyn,” and “Mrs. Winterbourne.” Television credits include “Babycakes,” “China Beach,” “The King of Queens,” “Matters of Life & Dating,” and “Loving Leah.” More recently, Ricki made a guest appearance on her favorite new show, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” At the age of 24, Lake became one of the youngest daily talk show hosts in history with the debut of “The Ricki Lake Show.” After 11 successful seasons, “The Ricki Lake Show” wrapped in 2005 but returned in 2012, garnering Lake the Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host. Lake also competed on the 13th season of “Dancing with the Stars,” where she made it to the finals with partner and three-time champion Derek Hough. Lake has become an integral figure in the birthing community, having served for many years on the board of Choices in Childbirth, a nonprofit organization that strives to improve maternity care all over the world. In addition, she is a strong supporter of gay and lesbian rights working with various organizations such as The Trevor Project. Lake is also the proud mother of 19-year-old Milo and 15-year-old Owen. “They are both creative, compassionate and independent thinkers,” Lake comments. “Motherhood is the most challenging and the most rewarding part of my life.” ABBY EPSTEIN has been producing and directing documentaries for over ten years with her partner, Ricki Lake. Their first collaboration was the celebrated feature documentary The Business of Being Born, which premiered at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival. The Business of Being Born enjoyed a successful theatrical release and had its broadcast premiere on Showtime. The award- winning doc inspired their book Your Best Birth, (Hachette) and the follow-up docuseries More Business of Being Born featuring Cindy Crawford, Alanis Morissette, Gisele Bundchen and Christy Turlington. Abby made her directing debut at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival with the documentary, Until the Violence Stops, featuring Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek and Rosie Perez. The film premiered on Lifetime Television where it received a Primetime Emmy Award and a Gracie Allen Award. Under their joint venture BOBB Films, Abby and Ricki produced the documentaries Breastmilk and The Mama Sherpas. BOBB Films is currently in production on two feature docs: Weed the People and Sweetening the Pill. In addition to her work as an independent filmmaker, Abby has produced pilots, promos and online videos for many companies including Universal Films, Original Productions, Freemantle Media, Fusion and Discovery Health. Prior to working in film, Abby directed Broadway theater, including RENT, The Vagina Monologues, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and many international productions in Spain, Mexico and Canada. Some highlights of her stage directing career are the comedy Platonically Incorrect featuring Sean Hayes, which became a pilot for NBC television, and the LA premiere of Mike Leigh’s Ecstasy featuring Nick Offerman.
Thérèse and Melanie record live at the RVA Birth Event 2016. Listen to their conversation with Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein and numerous guests who stop by to chat.
I first learned about Danielle when Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein were running their Kickstarter to make the documentary "Sweetening the Pill" about hormonal birth control. Danielle is a major fertility awareness advocate, the creator of Appleseed Fertility and a new mom! In this episode we chat about: Fertility Awareness Method (of course!) and knowing all of your choices when it comes to birth control Her Birth Center Birth Turned Hospital Birth Restructuring our ideas of what productivity looks like with a small baby How important it is to ask a new mom what THEY need or want in postpartum. The return to fertility while breastfeeding The Seven Standards of Ecological Breastfeeding To learn more about Danielle and Appleseed Fertility visit her website here. To learn more about the Sweetening the Pill Documentary, go here. To see the HelloFlo video check it out, here. As always, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes here. Your reviews really help the show out because they allow it to be more visible so that we can reach more moms. Do you shop on Amazon? Use this link and do your shopping as you always would and the show will get a teeny tiny kickback. The podcast is also sponsored by Audible.com. To get your FREE audiobook and 30-day trial, please go tohttp://www.audibletrial.com/postpartum You can also support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon. No donation is too small, for as little as $1 per episode, you can make a huge difference for the show. Click here to learn more. Thank you SO much for your support!
Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness for Pregnancy and Hormone-free birth control
Laura is a veteran sexual and reproductive health advocate who has worked for and volunteered with Planned Parenthood-affiliated organizations in Canada since 1986. She was a Columnist for Troy Health Media, and she is the new editor-in-chief for Re: Cycling, the blog of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. As many of you know, I recently interviewed Holly-Grigg Spall, and in that interview, we spoke about her book Sweetening the Pill or how we got hooked on hormonal birth control. Laura actually wrote the forward to this book, and she has also publicly shown her support for the upcoming documentary that Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein are doing based on the book. And she has also charted her cycles for 27 years. Today we will be talking about the health implications of using the Fertility Awareness Method that go beyond the practical aspects of having a hormone-free method of birth control, why rejecting the pill is actually not "anti-feminist" and why it is important for women to have access to accurate information about all forms of birth control regardless of what method they eventually decide to rely on. Topics discussed in today's episode Is it possible for women to learn to use the Fertility Awareness Method confidently and accurately? Why a "possibly fertile day" is actually a fertile day The role that intention plays in the effectiveness of the Fertility Awareness Method The role that the Fertility Awareness plays in helping women to learn body literacy The implications of placing young women on the hormonal birth control before their menstrual cycles have fully matured The importance of helping women transition off of hormonal contraceptives successfully Why questioning "the pill" is not actually "anti-feminist" The benefits of having the ability to understand and interpret your fertile signs Why the pill doesn't "regulate" a woman's cycle or "mimic pregnancy," and what it is actually doing to your hormones Why Laura has publicly endorsed the upcoming documentary Sweetening The Pill by Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein In this podcast episode, Laura described the hormonal changes that a woman experiences naturally throughout her menstrual cycle, and how that changes when a woman is taking hormonal contraceptives. For reference, here is an image of the hormonal cycle during a healthy menstrual cycle. You'll notice that a woman has high levels of estrogen in the first half of her menstrual cycle before ovulation, and high levels of progesterone in the second half of her cycle after she ovulates. Connect with Laura You can connect with Laura on the Re: Cycling Blog for The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research and on Facebook and Twitter! Resources mentioned re: Cycling | The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research Coming off Depo-Provera Can be a Woman's Worst Nightmare | Laura Wershler Six Things Women Need to Know About Their Fertility | Laura Wershler The Value of Ovulation to a Woman's Health | Laura Wershler Why I'm Backing the Sweetening the Pill Documentary | Laura Wershler Sweetening the Pill: or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control | Holly Grigg-Spall Sweetening the Pill Movie - Preview | Youtube Join the community! Find us on the Fertility Friday Facebook Fan Page Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by Sirc of (The Nock)
Giving Austin Labor Support (GALS) brings another exciting documentary to the Austin community. BREASTMILK is the latest film from Executive Producers Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, the creative minds behind The Business of Being Born (2008). Why do breasts and breastfeeding excite such interest, controversy, rage and passion? Breastfeeding has made a lot of headlines lately – from the controversial photo on the cover of Time magazine toWhoopi Goldberg’s public bashing of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, to military moms being criticized for breastfeeding in uniform. Our society is enamored with “baby bumps” but what follows the birth is a different, slightly messier story. Lactose intolerance takes on a whole new meaning as it relates to women, their breasts and their milk. The act of breastfeeding has been immortalized by great artists all over the world, so why are we disturbed by contemporary images of women nurturing children? Why do we have to struggle to normalize this human mammalian behavior? Join us as I speak with Karli Heatherington of Gals and Krisdee & Gail of
Authors, The Business of Being Born
Bonnie Mechelle discussed the documentary film, The Business of Being Born, with the film’s director, Abbie Epstein on the HealthTopia Radio show. Ricki Lake (who has a new tv show coming out in the fall 2012) was the 2008 film’s executive producer. Through this film, Lake wanted to share the life changing experience of giving birth to her baby at home in the bathtub of her New York City apartment, but she also wanted to bring attention to all of the birth options that women have available to them today in the United States.The popular film, which is available in DVD and can be seen on Netflix, has spawned several additional projects including a book, Your Best Birth, and a four DVD film series called, More of the Business of Being Born.To learn more about birth options visit their online community: www.MyBestBirth.com. And sign up for Bonnie Mechelle's f r e e motivational e-newletter at www.bonniemechelle.com. Thanks!
Bonnie Mechelle discussed the documentary film, The Business of Being Born, with the film’s director, Abbie Epstein on the HealthTopia Radio show. Ricki Lake (who has a new tv show coming out in the fall 2012) was the 2008 film’s executive producer. Through this film, Lake wanted to share the life changing experience of giving birth to her baby at home in the bathtub of her New York City apartment, but she also wanted to bring attention to all of the birth options that women have available to them today in the United States.The popular film, which is available in DVD and can be seen on Netflix, has spawned several additional projects including a book, Your Best Birth, and a four DVD film series called, More of the Business of Being Born.To learn more about birth options visit their online community: www.MyBestBirth.com. And sign up for Bonnie Mechelle's f r e e motivational e-newletter at www.bonniemechelle.com. Thanks!
Today's guest is award-winning documentary filmmaker, Abby Epstein. Abby has directed a number of eye-opening documentaries, alongside executive producer, Ricki Lake. Two of her most notable films are The Business of Being Born, and The Business of Birth Control which are aimed to educate and empower women–and expecting families–to make informed medical decisions. In this episode, Samantha and Abby discuss in length, the driving forces behind the creation of The Business of Birth Control, as well as some of the backlash the film has received. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:The inspiration + main elements of “The Business of Birth Control”Decoding the criticism Abby's films have received Exploring the racist roots of birth control Understanding the interest in alternative medicine amongst millennials The power behind educating women about their bodies This show is sponsored by:Organifi | Go to organifishop.com/wellnesswitch and save 20% off with code “WELLNESSWITCH”Canprev | Go to canprev.ca for all your magnesium needsResources:Business of Films | Go to Our Films | BOBB Films and save 50% off all screening options with code “WELLNESSWITCH” Masterclass | Go to More Business of Birth Control and save 50% off the Annual Plan Where to find Abby:Website: www.thebusinessof.lifeFacebook: The Business of Birth ControlInstagram: @businessofbirthcontrol @abbyepsteinxoxo @rickilake Where to find Samantha:Instagram: @holisticwellnesswitchWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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