Podcasts about Family planning

In this wide-ranging conversation, Takiyah (T.D.) Harper-Shipman joins us to discuss her new book Unruly Fertility: Race, Development, and Decolonial Reproductive Politics (Stanford University Press, 2026). The discussion traces how modern states—from North Carolina to Senegal—have historically sutured Black women's fertility to the shifting demands of capitalist accumulation, deploying reproductive health policies not as benevolent care but as instruments of crisis management and labor control. Harper-Shipman unpacks the colonial origins of "womanhood" itself as a racialized labor category constructed during European enclosures, one that has always excluded Black women from its aspirational promises of citizenship, consumption, and reproductive autonomy. Drawing on Federici, Mies, Spillers, and Angela Davis, she argues that Black women enter the modern political economy as producers of workers—never citizens—and that contemporary feminist movements risk replicating white womanhood's assumptions when they abandon class analysis or ignore the chains of production behind their demands. The conversation also examines the recent closure of USAID, an institution Takiyah describes as fundamentally about the preservation of white life and the extension of U.S. empire. Rather than mourn its end, she urges us to seize this rupture and continue dismantling the colonial infrastructure of reproductive governance it represented. The conversation closes with a powerful critique of the epistemic violence embedded in global family planning campaigns—how metrics like "unmet need" were designed to serve supplier interests, not Black women's desires, and how Black women's embodied knowledge about contraceptive side effects is systematically dismissed as myth while dangerous technologies banned in the Global North are actively promoted across Africa. Throughout, we explore the Americanization of Black political identity from World War II through 9/11 to Obama's presidency, tracing how Black people have been conscripted into U.S. imperial projects through strategic moments of violence and national belonging. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation; additional questions will be addressed in an August follow-up. T.D. Harper-Shipman is an Associate Professor and Chair of Africana Studies at Davidson College in North Carolina. She teaches courses and publishes on political economy and its intersection with race and gender in Africa. She has published in p Antipode, Oxford Academic, Third World Quarterly, and International Studies Review, among other places. She is an academic editor at Third World Quarterly and forum editor with the Miami Institute of Social Sciences. Her first book, Rethinking Ownership of Development in Africa was published with Routledge Press in 2019. She has also published in public-facing forums including Africa is a Country and the Global African Worker.   Reckoning with Empire: Defiant Scholarship with Takiyah Harper-Shipman La femme fait la maison: The Accumulation of Surplus Value through Family Planning in Burkina Faso To support our work and gain access to our discord and study groups please contribute to our patreon!

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The Rebbe's campaign against family planning. In these letters, the Rebbe describes family planning, birth control, and the choice to space out children as a destructive ideology that undermines the foundations of the Jewish home and completely misunderstands what a gift children are. While allowing room for individual cases in which it is dangerous for the mother to get pregnant, the Rebbe pushes back against the trend to limit or delay having children for any other reason.

When is contraceptive use permissible after childbirth? What about after pirya ve-rivya has been fulfilled? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/contraception-2/ To sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at deracheha@gmail.com

In this episode of the Mailbag:We dive into the backend of our analytics and discover some truly perplexing listener demographics (shoutout to Vietnam and Malaysia!). Then, we review a masterclass in terrible retail marketing, featuring some of the most baffling, bizarre, and grammatically disastrous grocery store signs we've ever seen. Plus, a recap of the latest gig at The Thirsty Bison!Episode HighlightsGlobal Reach: We try to guess our top listeners by country. Spoiler: We are terrible at geography and our demographics make zero sense.Sign Fails: We highlight the very best (and worst) of retail signage, including:"See recipe on back"5 lb. Bag of Cubed Ice"Buy 1 for the price of 2, get 1 free"Promotional Placard"Vegetarian Pork Chops"Taste like Grandma"Fruit Jam"Family Planning"Above the Mayonnaise" Do Not Microwave" Rustic Firewood⏳ Chapter Timestamps0:00 - Intro & Mailbag Updates0:44 - Guessing our Top YouTube Geographies2:07 - Our Baffling Spotify Podcast Demographics4:05 - Speaking Languages & Snippy Sellers5:12 - Hilarious & Bizarre Grocery Store Signs9:31 - The Ultimate Gibberish "Spoon" Sign10:50 - Cows, Bison, and Football Gear11:30 - A Shoutout to "The Thirsty Bison" GigDrop a comment below! Where in the world are YOU listening from, and what is the weirdest sign you've ever seen at a grocery store?Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more True Really News!

Send us Fan MailMickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 is here, and we're breaking down EVERYTHING families need to know before heading to Magic Kingdom for Disney World's biggest Halloween party!In the beginning of this episode, I'm covering the basics of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, what's new for 2026, Halloween merchandise, entertainment, characters, costumes, weather, arrival strategies, and what you should know before party night.Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a separately ticketed event at Magic Kingdom on select nights from August 7 through October 31, 2026. The official party runs from 7:00 PM to midnight, but party guests can enter Magic Kingdom beginning at 4:00 PM.The party includes trick-or-treating throughout Magic Kingdom, special character experiences, Halloween-themed food and merchandise, PhotoPass opportunities, attraction overlays and some of my favorite Disney Halloween entertainment, including Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks hosted by Jack Skellington, and the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular featuring the Sanderson Sisters.NEW for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2026, Stitch is hosting an ever-changing masquerade with Lilo and Angel in Tomorrowland, and Captain Jack Sparrow is bringing new pirate antics to Adventureland.But this episode isn't just an overview of MNSSHP. Once we cover what you need to know about the party, we get into the REAL planning.I'm walking you through my Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party one-day guides and breaking down how I would actually plan the party for different families. We'll talk about strategies for babies and toddlers, school-age kids, rides, character meet and greets, trick-or-treating, the Boo-to-You Parade, fireworks, entertainment, PhotoPass and Magic Shots, dining, merchandise, and how to prioritize everything when you only have a few hours.The goal isn't to do EVERYTHING at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. It's to figure out what matters most to your family and build a party night you can actually enjoy.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party01:00 Disney Halloween Merchandise Overview01:52 Podcast Structure and Itinerary Discussion02:17 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Overview03:38 Future Changes and Expectations for the Party03:57 Planning for the Perfect Halloween Party Experience06:46 Maximizing Your Stay at Monorail Resorts07:11 Planning Your Disney Party Experience08:37 Maximizing Your Trip with Weather Considerations08:53 Preparing for the Party: Essential Tips11:44 Navigating the Event: Viewing Areas and Accessibility13:03 Choosing the Right Costume for Florida's Heat15:50 Creative Alternatives to Full Costumes16:17 Pre-Party Planning Essentials19:08 Maximizing Your Party Experience21:23 Welcome to Magic Kingdom: Seasonal Decorations and Arrival Tips22:21 Navigating the Park: Entrance Strategies and Annual Pass Benefits23:08 Entering the Magic: Disney's Halloween Party Preparation24:58 Strategizing Your Experience: Tips for Families with Young Kids25:13 Planning for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party28:03 Itinerary for Babies and Toddlers28:57 Dining Options and Character Meet and Greets29:30 Planning for the Parade and Events30:00 Understanding Timing Variability32:15 Planning for School Age Kids' Party35:05 Dining and Attractions Strategy37:28 Entertainment and Parades37:58 Exploring the Map for School Age Children38:55 Photo Opportunities and Magic Shots45:30 Understanding Timing Variability56:26 Planning for the Halloween Party59:20 Merchandise and Online Shopping Strategies01:01:38 Future Changes and Expectations for the PartyWhether this is your first Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or you've been going for years, this episode is designed to help you minimize the stress of Disney vacation planning and spend more time actually enjoying the experience with your family.Helping families minimize the stress of planning and actually ENJOY their vacation.Because the magic isn't just for the kids.#MickeysNotSoScaryHalloweenParty #MNSSHP #DisneyWorldPlanning #DisneyHalloween #DisneyWithKidsSupport the showHey Welcome to Well Hello Magic!Well Hell Magic Website Instagram YouTube  Pinterest Amazon Shop LTK ShopReady to Plan your Disney Vacation?Free Planning GuideJoin The Newsletter

Are you considering a birth control alternative like fertility awareness methods? Are you using a natural birth control option? Getting started can come with challenges and roadblocks, which Caitlin knows all about (as a certified fertility care practitioner). In today's episode, she explores one easy tip that has helped countless couples begin to use natural family planning to avoid pregnancy and to continue to use it as long as they'd like!NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.SHOW NOTES:See Caitlin at one of these upcoming book events!Dallas, TX -- August 29Denver, CO -- September 2Raleigh, NC -- TBAOrder Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and WholenessRelated Episodes:Ep. 6: The Pill - Facts about Birth ControlEp. 135: Can I Trust Natural Birth Control?Ep. 165: Using a Fertility Awareness Method on Your Honeymoon??Ep. 200: Step by Step Gameplan for Starting a Fertility Awareness Method/NFP in 2026Ep. 2: BASICS - Fertility Method of Choice: CreightonSend Us a Text!Support the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...

While the definition is broader, the term “family planning” has long meant contraception.Dr. Leonard Lopoo wrote Wanting Children, a deep dive into 50 years of U.S. family policy and why it was never built with fertility in mind. He joins Dr. Susan Fox to talk about what pronatalism actually means, and why the goal was never just more births.Dr. Lopoo explains the difference between wanting a policy that increases births and wanting a policy that supports the families already trying to have them. He also busts the myth that IVF is simply too expensive to cover nationally, and talks about the five year rule that quietly runs out the clock on women trying to qualify for help.This episode is for you if:you've ever paid taxes without realizing it shapes your fertility choicesyou're curious what "pronatalism" actually means and why it's suddenly everywhereyou've hit a wall with insurance that won't cover ovulation meds, let alone IVFyou're a policymaker, physician, or med student who wants the 30,000-foot viewyou're weighing genetic testing and want the ethics laid out plainlyyou want to understand why this is so much harder in America than it needs to beSupport your fertility journey with Preconception Plan at Health Youniversity. Learn more here: https://healthyouniversity.co/programs Wanting Children by Leonard M. Lopoo: Available through University of Chicago Press, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble

In part 2 of this episode of The Phoenix Cast, Violence Prevention Educator Cassandra Carmona-Wayman (she/hers/ella) continues her conversation with reproductive health advocate Cristina Ponce (she/hers) about Abortion Access, Reproductive Coercion, and Survivor Autonomy. Cristina shares her abortion story and shares her lived experiences with these topics. We also unpack how shifting laws, financial barriers, and crisis pregnancy centers impact survivor autonomy and safety. We highlight practical resources like abortion funds, doulas, travel support, and trusted clinic locators. We also break down myths about medication abortion and centering abortion as both healthcare and a crucial safety option for survivors of violence.Content warnings: discussion of abortion (including personal and self-managed abortion stories), reproductive coercion, intimate partner and interpersonal violence, sexual violence (including rape and sexual coercion), pregnancy-related homicide risk, and anti-abortion harassment/misinformation.Additionally:We discuss healthcare clinics and abortion providers near the Denver Metro area. Please be aware of clinics that misrepresent their services and can appear misleading to patients in need of care. Some “crisis pregnancy centers” near campus and in Denver are not medical clinics and may offer misleading or incomplete information about abortion and pregnancy options. When you can, seek licensed providers or clinics that clearly offer full-spectrum reproductive healthcare, and remember you can reach out to the Phoenix Center at Auraria for confidential support and accurate referrals.Sources and Resources mentioned in the episode:American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Committee Opinion No. 554: Reproductive and Sexual Coercion. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2013.American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. “Reproductive and Sexual Coercion.” ACOG, Feb. 2013,  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2013/02/reproductive-and-sexual-coercion.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “About Violence and Pregnancy.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,  https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/violence-and-pregnancy.html.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Pregnancy Resulting from Sexual Violence.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,  https://www.cdc.gov/sexual-violence/about/pregnancy-resulting-from-sexualviolence.html.Cobalt Abortion Fund. Cobalt Abortion Fund,  https://cobaltaf.org/.Colorado Doula Project. Colorado Doula Project,  https://www.coloradodoulaproject.org/.Foster, Diana Greene. The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—or Being Denied—an Abortion. Scribner, 2020.Grace, Kelsey T., and Julie C. Anderson. “Reproductive Coercion: A Systematic Review.” Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, vol. 63, no. 4, 2018, pp. 371–84.Guttmacher Institute. U.S. Abortion Patient and Policy Reports. Guttmacher Institute, https://www.guttmacher.org.Miller, Elizabeth, et al. “Pregnancy Coercion, Intimate Partner Violence and Unintended Pregnancy.” Contraception, vol. 81, no. 4, 2010, pp. 316–22.National Abortion Federation. National Abortion Federation,  https://prochoice.org/.National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The Safety and Quality of Abortion Care in the United States. National Academies Press, 2018.“North Carolina Bill Would Authorize Deadly Force for Women Seeking Abortions.” WCNC Charlotte,  https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-bill-would-authorize-deadly-force-for-women-seeking-abortions/275-353d54a3-9231-4341-ae44-a127546db76f.Raymond, Elizabeth G., and David A. Grimes. “The Comparative Safety of Legal Induced Abortion and Childbirth in the United States.” Obstetrics & Gynecology, vol. 119, no. 2, 2012, pp. 215–19.“Reproductive Coercion.” The National Domestic Violence Hotline,  https://www.thehotline.org/resources/reproductive-coercion/.“Reproductive Coercion: What Is It?” Teen Vogue,  https://www.teenvogue.com/story/what-is-reproductive-coercion.Sexual Assault Awareness Fund. “Bisexual Women Are More Likely to Have Abortions.” Sexual Assault Awareness Fund, https://saafund.org/bisexual-women-are-more-likely-to-have-abortions/.Society of Family Planning. #WeCount Reports on Abortion Access After Dobbs.Society of Family Planning,  https://societyfp.org/.Tarzia, Laura, et al. “Reproductive Coercion and Abuse: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence.” Trauma, Violence, & Abuse,  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5819992/.Van Parys, An-Sofie, et al. “Prevalence and Evolution of Intimate Partner Violence before and during Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study.” BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol. 14, 2014, article 294,  https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2393-14-294.Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Pregnancy and Domestic Violence Issue Brief. Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2013,  https://wscadv.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/pregnancy-dvfr-issue-brief-12-2013.pdf.World Health Organization. Abortion Care Guideline. World Health Organization, 2022.You can learn more about your options with healthcare service providers like Just the Pill. They can provide vital information and assistance with abortion, contraception, and other sexual and reproductive health services. We provide efficient and equitable access to health care by telemedicine. https://justthepill.com/about-us/You can also look into resources like Elevated Access. They are a nonprofit organization that provides free air transportation through a network of volunteer pilots, helping people travel to essential healthcare services they might not otherwise be able to reach. Their services primarily support access to abortion care and gender-affirming care by coordinating safe, confidential flights in partnership with healthcare and advocacy organizations across the United States.Be aware of Denver Metro Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs):The AVI Project https://www.theaviproject.com/Alternatives Pregnancy Center (Alternatives Colorado) https://youhavealternatives.org/Bella Health and Wellness. Bella Health and Wellness.  https://bellahealthandwellness.com/.Alternatives Pregnancy Center. Alternatives Pregnancy Center.  https://youhavealternatives.org/.Marisol Health. Marisol Health.  https://marisolhealth.com/.Life Choices. Life Choices.  https://lifechoices.org/.If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

In a single program area in northern Nigeria, contraceptive use climbed from 2% to over 70%. This change wasn't caused by a new technology, but happened because of one new strategy: centering trust. In this episode, Jonathan Jackson and Amie Vaccaro sit down with Klau Pakos, CEO and co-founder of Lafiya, to unpack how their organization closes the "last mile" gap in family planning in some of the hardest-to-reach communities in Northern Nigeria. Women in these communities often already know about contraception, but too often travel hours to a clinic only to be turned away empty-handed. Lafiya's answer is the Lafiya Sisters — trusted local health workers who bring counseling and self-injectable contraceptives directly into communities. Klau shares the visceral reality of women facing extreme maternal mortality risks, walks through how Lafiya became a true partner to the government rather than a vendor with a fixed model, and explains why they resist the pull of shiny new technology until it's proven necessary. As they put it, family planning "brings the foundation for everything else", creating ripple effects across health, income, and autonomy that data alone can't fully capture. A candid, practical conversation for anyone trying to scale impact alongside government systems.Related Resources:Lafiya  – Klau's organization, which trains local "Lafiya Sisters" to deliver family planning counseling and self-injectable contraceptives to underserved communities in northern Nigeria. D-Prize – A seed funding organization that awards grants to entrepreneurs testing new business or charity models that distribute proven poverty-intervention technologies Charity Entrepreneurship – An incubator program that helps founders launch high-impact, cost-effective charities.Rethink Priorities: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Lafiya Nigeria – The independent modeling Klau references, estimating Lafiya's cost per DALY averted and per maternal life saved.Sayana Press (DMPA-SC) via Pfizer – An all-in-one, self-injectable contraceptive that lasts for three months and is optimized for low-resource environments due to its lack of a cold chain requirement.https://www.fp2030.org/ - A global partnership dedicated to advancing rights-based family planning, which the Nigerian government has contributed to for over a decade. Sign up to our newsletter⁠, and stay informed of Dimagi's workWe are on social media - follow us for the latest from Dimagi: ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠If you enjoy this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review and share your favorite episodes with friends. Hosts: ⁠Jonathan Jackson⁠ and ⁠Amie Vaccaro

In part 1 of this episode of The Phoenix Cast, Violence Prevention Educator Cassandra Carmona-Wayman (she/hers/ella) talks with reproductive health advocate Cristina Ponce (she/hers) about how abortion care works, common myths about abortion, and the impact of post‑Dobbs restrictions. They also explore reproductive coercion as a form of abuse, its connections to interpersonal violence, and why protecting survivors' bodily autonomy and access to abortion is essential.Content warnings: discussion of intimate partner violence, reproductive coercion, sexual and physical violence, abortion (including later‑term), pregnancy loss, legal and systemic barriers to care, and brief mention of hospitalization due to assault.Additionally:We discuss healthcare clinics and abortion providers near the Denver Metro area. Please be aware of clinics that misrepresent their services and can appear misleading to patients in need of care. Some “crisis pregnancy centers” near campus and in Denver are not medical clinics and may offer misleading or incomplete information about abortion and pregnancy options. When you can, seek licensed providers or clinics that clearly offer full-spectrum reproductive healthcare, and remember you can reach out to the Phoenix Center at Auraria for confidential support and accurate referrals.Sources and Resources mentioned in the episode:American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Committee Opinion No. 554: Reproductive and Sexual Coercion. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2013.American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. “Reproductive and Sexual Coercion.” ACOG, Feb. 2013,  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2013/02/reproductive-and-sexual-coercion.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “About Violence and Pregnancy.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,  https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/violence-and-pregnancy.html.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Pregnancy Resulting from Sexual Violence.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,  https://www.cdc.gov/sexual-violence/about/pregnancy-resulting-from-sexualviolence.html.Cobalt Abortion Fund. Cobalt Abortion Fund,  https://cobaltaf.org/.Colorado Doula Project. Colorado Doula Project,  https://www.coloradodoulaproject.org/.Foster, Diana Greene. The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—or Being Denied—an Abortion. Scribner, 2020.Grace, Kelsey T., and Julie C. Anderson. “Reproductive Coercion: A Systematic Review.” Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, vol. 63, no. 4, 2018, pp. 371–84.Guttmacher Institute. U.S. Abortion Patient and Policy Reports. Guttmacher Institute, https://www.guttmacher.org.Miller, Elizabeth, et al. “Pregnancy Coercion, Intimate Partner Violence and Unintended Pregnancy.” Contraception, vol. 81, no. 4, 2010, pp. 316–22.National Abortion Federation. National Abortion Federation,  https://prochoice.org/.National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The Safety and Quality of Abortion Care in the United States. National Academies Press, 2018.“North Carolina Bill Would Authorize Deadly Force for Women Seeking Abortions.” WCNC Charlotte,  https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-bill-would-authorize-deadly-force-for-women-seeking-abortions/275-353d54a3-9231-4341-ae44-a127546db76f.Raymond, Elizabeth G., and David A. Grimes. “The Comparative Safety of Legal Induced Abortion and Childbirth in the United States.” Obstetrics & Gynecology, vol. 119, no. 2, 2012, pp. 215–19.“Reproductive Coercion.” The National Domestic Violence Hotline,  https://www.thehotline.org/resources/reproductive-coercion/.“Reproductive Coercion: What Is It?” Teen Vogue,  https://www.teenvogue.com/story/what-is-reproductive-coercion.Sexual Assault Awareness Fund. “Bisexual Women Are More Likely to Have Abortions.” Sexual Assault Awareness Fund, https://saafund.org/bisexual-women-are-more-likely-to-have-abortions/.Society of Family Planning. #WeCount Reports on Abortion Access After Dobbs. Society of Family Planning,  https://societyfp.org/.Tarzia, Laura, et al. “Reproductive Coercion and Abuse: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence.” Trauma, Violence, & Abuse,  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5819992/.Van Parys, An-Sofie, et al. “Prevalence and Evolution of Intimate Partner Violence before and during Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study.” BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol. 14, 2014, article 294,  https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2393-14-294.Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Pregnancy and Domestic Violence Issue Brief. Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2013,  https://wscadv.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/pregnancy-dvfr-issue-brief-12-2013.pdf.World Health Organization. Abortion Care Guideline. World Health Organization, 2022.You can learn more about your options with healthcare service providers like Just the Pill. They can provide vital information and assistance with abortion, contraception, and other sexual and reproductive health services. We provide efficient and equitable access to health care by telemedicine. https://justthepill.com/about-us/You can also look into resources like Elevated Access. They are a nonprofit organization that provides free air transportation through a network of volunteer pilots, helping people travel to essential healthcare services they might not otherwise be able to reach. Their services primarily support access to abortion care and gender-affirming care by coordinating safe, confidential flights in partnership with healthcare and advocacy organizations across the United States.Be aware of Denver Metro Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs):The AVI Project https://www.theaviproject.com/Alternatives Pregnancy Center (Alternatives Colorado) https://youhavealternatives.org/Bella Health and Wellness. Bella Health and Wellness.  https://bellahealthandwellness.com/.Alternatives Pregnancy Center. Alternatives Pregnancy Center.  https://youhavealternatives.org/.Marisol Health. Marisol Health.  https://marisolhealth.com/.Life Choices. Life Choices.  https://lifechoices.org/.If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

Are you exploring intrauterine insemination (IUI) to grow your family? In this episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored, hosts Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas and Dr. Susan Hudson from the Texas Fertility Center discuss key patient questions about intrauterine insemination cycles and the newer intratubal insemination cycles. In this comprehensive episode, we break down exactly how an IUI cycle works, who benefits the most, and the strict medical guidelines required for success. We dive deep into the absolute necessity of accurate cycle timing, explaining how a luteinizing hormone (LH) surge or a hCG trigger shot dictates the precise 24-to-36-hour insemination window. You will also learn the critical differences between preconception screening and IVF testing—specifically, what genetic testing can and cannot do during an IUI cycle. Finally, we look at the raw numbers. We discuss mandatory medical requirements, minimal post-wash sperm counts, and realistic IUI success rates by age to help you manage expectations on your fertility journey.

It's Wednesday, June 24th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Attacks on French Christians up by 70 percent Attacks on Christians in France surged over 70 percent last year. The data comes from a recent report by the government.  General anti-religious attacks more than doubled since 2010. Anti-Christian violence followed the trend, nearly doubling over the same period. The European Center for Law & Justice notes that the actual number of anti-Christian acts may be two to three times higher than the official figures. The group also reported that France lacks any dedicated institutional framework to combat anti-Christian hatred. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned The United Kingdom's head of government announced his resignation on June 22nd. The country is set to have its sixth prime minister in just seven years. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down after his Labor Party experienced major election losses in May.  STARMER: “The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election. I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party, and I accept that answer with good grace. Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first. “That is why I will resign as leader of the Labor Party. I have spoken to His Majesty the King [Charles III] this morning to inform him of my decision. I will ask the National Executive Committee of the Labor Party to set out a timetable with nominations opening on the ninth of July.” Keir Starmer, an avowed atheist, was known for his support for abortion and assisted suicide.  Proverbs 29:2 says, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.” British study: Marriage brings more stability New research from the United Kingdom confirms that marriage is a major factor in relationship stability.  The report from the Marriage Foundation found that unmarried couples were nearly twice as likely to separate as married couples. Dr. Harry Benson is the Research Director at the Marriage Foundation. He noted, “This groundbreaking study categorically demonstrates the benefits of marrying, and blows apart decades of government policy that has consistently downgraded marriage to just another form of relationship like cohabitating.” Proverbs 18:22 says, “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” U.S. abortions down slightly In the United States, the reported number of babies murdered in the womb decreased slightly last year. The Society of Family Planning, a pro-abortion group, estimates there were 1.13 million abortions in 2025. That's down from 1.14 million in 2024. The data shows in-person abortions are decreasing while so-called “telehealth” abortions are increasing. Nearly a third of abortions are now done outside of physical locations by swallowing the Abortion Kill Pill which mothers order by mail. Texas judge allowed recusal from officiating homosexual faux weddings A Texas judge won her religious freedom case last week against the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. The Commission had issued Judge Dianne Hensley a public warning, sanctioning her for Christian beliefs. She had simply recused herself from performing weddings for couples living in unnatural relations.  The recent settlement awarded Hensley $10,000 and required the Commission to pay her attorney's fees of $630,000.  Economist Alan Greenspan died at 100 Economist Alan Greenspan died at the age of 100 on Monday from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He served as the chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006. He has been credited as the orchestrator of U.S. economic growth in the 1990s. However, his easy-money policies were also blamed for the 2008 financial crisis.  Greenspan was often known as the second most powerful person in the country after the president.  47 percent of Protestant pastors oppose celebrating America's 250th birthday A new survey from Lifeway Research asked pastors about celebrating America's 250th birthday.  Fifty-percent of U.S. Protestant pastors agree that their church should do something special to commemorate the event. Forty-seven percent disagree.  Also, 45 percent of pastors support patriotic elements in worship services during the week of July Fourth. That's down from 61 percent in 2016. Meanwhile, 30 percent of pastors say their congregation's love for America sometimes seems great than their love for God. That's down from 53 percent.   U.S. soccer players glorify God And finally, the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team is advancing in the World Cup. The team has achieved back-to-back victories for the first time since 1930. Members of the team are also making headlines for their faith in Jesus Christ.  Last week, star player Christian Pulisic posted a picture of teammates praying on the field after their game against Australia. One of his teammates, Mark Mackenzie, commented on the photo with a reference to Ecclesiastes 4:9-10. The passage says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” Listen to Mackenzie comment on his faith in Christ. MACKENZIE: “The salvation that I have is nothing that I earned; it's a gift. There's nothing else to it. Every day that goes by is a day where I have to look up and say, ‘Thank you, Lord, for seeing me through this.'” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, June 24th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

As Christians, we need to stay informed about the rapidly changing world of fertility treatments, genetic testing, and IVF before making decisions or forming opinions. Join C.L. as we explore the powerful story behind the Boozer family, wrestle with difficult questions about life, embryos, technology, and God's will, and seek biblical wisdom for navigating one of the most important ethical conversations of our time.

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Do you pray about your family planning intentions? What are the moments when you feel drawn to offer up prayer to God? Is it when you really hope you *aren't* pregnant? Or when you truly pray that you *are*? Or can prayer offer more to us than just an opportunity to put in a "special request"? In today's episode, fellow FCP Laura Ducote and Caitlin talk about the role of prayer and discernment in natural family planning and how formative it can be for you, your marriage, and your children. Developing a prayerful family planning mentality doesn't happen instantly, but we talk through some things you can do today to begin welcoming God into this area of your life.GUEST BIO: Laura Ducote is a Family Nurse Practitioner with training in NaProTechnology and is currently a FertilityCare Practitioner at Woven Natural Fertility Care. NOTE: This episode talks about discernment in family planning and intimacy, so it does include wording related to those topics. SHOW NOTES:**Pre-order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide for Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness here: https://www.wovenfertility.com/pre-order-woven-wellEp. 38: Prayer Guide for the Female BodyEp. 29: Should we think theologically about fertility? with Dr. Cameron JorgensonEp. 213: Stewarding Your Cycles & Fertility as a Gift with Laura Ducote, FCP, FNPSend Us a Text!Support the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...

Balancing disease control with pregnancy and neonatal considerations in people with neuroinflammatory disease throughout the family planning, pregnancy, and postpartum periods is crucial. Modern treatment paradigms enable women to safely become pregnant and breastfeed alongside effective disease management. Shared decision making is an important part of this process. In this episode, Kait Nevel, MD, speaks with Ruth Dobson, MD and Kerstin Hellwig, MD, authors of the article "Family Planning in Neuroinflammatory Disease" in the Continuum® April 2026 Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders issue. Dr. Nevel is a Continuum® Audio interviewer and a neurologist and neuro-oncologist at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Dobson is a professor in the Centre for Preventive Neurology at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, and a consultant neurologist in the Department of Neurology at the Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, in London, United Kingdom. Dr. Hellwig is a professor in the Department of Neurology at Katholisches Klinikum, Ruhr‑Universität Bochum, in Bochum, Germany. Additional Resources Read the article: Family Planning in Neuroinflammatory Disease Subscribe to Continuum®: shop.lww.com/Continuum Earn CME (available only to AAN members): continpub.com/AudioCME Continuum® Aloud (verbatim audio-book style recordings of articles available only to Continuum® subscribers): continpub.com/Aloud More about the American Academy of Neurology: aan.com Social Media facebook.com/continuumcme @ContinuumAAN Host: @IUneurodocmom Guest: @drruthdobson Full episode transcript available here

The U.S Department of Health and Human Services is overhauling its family planning programs- prioritizing natural methods over contraceptives. How do the two approaches compare?

✂️ In the first half of this episode, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee tackle FAMILY PLANNING…for the men! Yep. We're talking vasectomies!Believe it or not, getting a vasectomy is WAY easier than women having their tubes tied. The procedure only takes a few minutes, recovery is quick and before you know it, you're back on the couch pretending you can't lift anything heavier than the TV remote.

IT'S BEEN A WEEK!!! Lizz and Moji have been chugging Imodium the last seven days as they follow the twists and turns of the Fifth Circus Court ruling that created a federal ban and put the mail distribution of the abortion pill mifepristone on the chopping block. Between Sam Alito giving us a week of reprieve to dial back our panic to 23/7 and the FDA assessing the fate of abortion medication using a debunked “study” (really just a forced-birth fever dream scribbled on fishwrap), we were already hanging by a thread. Then Oklahoma decided to do the absolute most by funneling money to FAKE clinics. So yeah, you're gonna need an emotional support drink, spliff, snack, or whatever survival instincts you have left for this episode.   GUEST ROLL CALL:   We had to call in backup for this one! We are joined by Michigan-based OGBYN PA-C, Author, and Creator, Nikki Sapiro Vinckier – the ultimate reproductive health sherpa! Nikki is going to talk about her new book, “We Deserve More,” her latest citizen-led repro win in Michigan, and guide us through EVERYTHING that is happening to access to medication abortion right now. Can we still get pills? How do we get pills? What pills can we still get? Will Sam Alito give me pills? WE NEED ANSWERS, AND NIKKI IS DELIVERING!   PLUS! THE ONE AND ONLY, RaeShanda Lias is here and queeeeer, babay! The absolutely fabulous Digital Creator & Diversity Advocate joins the Buzzkills to fill our joy cups back up by making us laugh, reminding us that Black queer love is indeed thriving, talking to us about clapping back online, her new podcast, and checking the board about RFK Jr. being absolute trash. You're welcome.   Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.   OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by clicking HERE for past Operation Save Abortion trainings, your toolkit, marching orders, and more.   HOSTS: Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.social Moji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social   SPECIAL GUESTS: Nikki Sapiro Vinckier IG: @NikkiVinck Bluesky: @NikkiVinck.bsky.social RaeShanda Lias IG: @RaeShanda_Lias / @itsreallyverysimplepodcast TikTok: @shopaif   GUEST LINKS: Nikki's Website BUY: Nikki's New Book, “We Deserve More: Why Reproductive Healthcare Is Broken And What You Can Do About It” Take Back Trust RaeShanda's Website RaeShanda's TikTok   NEWS DUMP: Secret Service Officer Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Miami After Trump Golf Event Member of Trump's Secret Service Arrested Senate Committee Approves Bill to Pay Out-Of-State Groups With Oklahoma Choosing Childbirth Southwest Airlines Finally Pays Flight Attendant Nearly $1 Million After 9-Year Abortion Case Louisiana Says Men Are Spiking Women's Drinks With Abortion Pills. There's Scant Evidence of That. Josh and Erin Hawley's ‘Love Life Initiative' Signals a New Phase of the Antiabortion Fight With Legal Briefs In, Supreme Court Weighs Telehealth Access for the Abortion Pill Facebook Took Down Lizz's Post Talking About Abortion  TROLL JOSH HAWLEY'S HOTLINE: (202) 224-6154   EPISODE LINKS: ADOPT-A-CLINIC: Choices Rising 6 DEGREES: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy to Run Amok in ‘Hocus Pocus 3' SUBSTACK: Abortion Access Front Operation Save Abortion Expose Fake Clinics BUY AAF MERCH! EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist Buzzkills AAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist   FOLLOW US: Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast  Instagram ~ @AbortionFront Bluesky ~ @AbortionFront TikTok ~ @AbortionFront Facebook ~ @AbortionFront YouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront   TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE! PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more!  DONATE TO AAF HERE! ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE! VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE! ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE! GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE! When BS is poppin', we pop off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A women's reproductive health expert offers plain talk on the real limits of fertility and what women should understand before planning a pregnancy. Then, what does it really take to have a child when fertility does not come easily? Author Kathryn Blaze Baum reflects on IVF, surrogacy, miscarriage, and what she uncovered about the business and personal toll behind fertility treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheryl and Mariah discuss everything from medication decisions during pregnancy to adapting family life, traveling with chronic illness, managing expectations, and finding “micro moments” of joy along the way.  If you've ever worried that chronic illness might prevent you from building the life or family you want, this episode offers compassionate, practical encouragement that you do not have to give up on your goals, even if you have to adapt the path forward.  Episode at a glance: 00:00 Welcome Mariah Leach 02:18 Mariah's Diagnosis Story Recap 04:00 Why She Started the Mamas Facing Forward Group 13:41 Hive Mind Parenting Tips 17:51 Writing The Pregnancy Book 20:46 Medication Risk Tradeoffs 24:51 Pregnancy Remission Options 27:24 Book Research and Purpose 28:17 Parenting With Arthritis 31:43 Adapting Dreams and Grief 37:17 Tools and Book Picks Medical disclaimer:  All content found on Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Episode Sponsors Rheum to THRIVE, an online course and support program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected.  See all the details and join the program or waitlist now!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Future of Male Birth Control: New Options for Family Planning & Reproductive Health | Dr. Darlene WalleyWhy has male birth control changed so little over the past several decades? Could the future of family planning finally offer men more contraceptive options beyond condoms and vasectomy?In this episode of Healthy Lifestyle with Lori Anne, Coach Lori Anne welcomes Dr. Darlene Walley, biotech executive, inventor, entrepreneur, and CEO of NEXT Life Sciences. With more than 20 years of leadership in life sciences and consumer health, Dr. Walley has helped launch innovative products, raised over $100 million in capital, holds 12 patents, and has contributed to successful billion-dollar company exits.Today, she shares how NEXT Life Sciences is working to expand the conversation around male contraception, reproductive health, and the future of family planning.Whether you're interested in medical innovation, men's health, reproductive wellness, or the future of contraception, this episode explores one of healthcare's most talked-about emerging fields.

If you died tomorrow, would your children be grieving you… or cleaning up chaos?It's a hard question—but an important one.In this episode of the You Are Dope Podcast, we talk about the conversations many families avoid until it's too late. From wills and life insurance to passwords, debt, funeral wishes, and unresolved family tension, too many children are left to sort through confusion while trying to mourn.We break down the key questions kids should ask their parents now—and the things parents should handle now so their children don't have to carry unnecessary stress later.This episode is about love, responsibility, preparation, and leaving peace instead of problems.We also discuss: where important documents should be kept  final wishes and funeral planning  family communication after death  emotional closure and things left unsaid  how to protect your children from chaos later 

RaeAnn Tucker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss STI Awareness Month and Week, the community outreach event in Toulon, family planning services, Lab Special, and insurance navigators. The Henry and Stark County Health Departments, in partnership with First Choice Healthcare Clinics, are bringing their “12 Communities, 12 Months” series to Toulon on April 29th. From 7:30 to 9:30 at West Main Coffee & Books, residents can safely dispose of old medications, receive a free blood pressure check, and access health information. Insurance navigators will also be on hand to answer coverage questions. The event aligns with STI Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of regular testing for young people. For service details or to schedule confidential appointments, call First Choice Healthcare or visit henrystarkhealth.com.

On this week's show, Milan sits down with the novelist Karan Mahajan, author of a much-anticipated new novel, The Complex. Karan and Milan discussed the book at our first ever live Grand Tamasha event at Carnegie headquarters in Washington, DC on March 16. Karan is an associate professor in Literary Arts at Brown University and the author of the books Family Planning and The Association of Small Bombs.

Send us Fan MailIt's a familiar scene: supporting aging parents. And it's one of the most emotional - and often overwhelming transitions many women face in midlife.In this episode of the Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast, host Marqueeta Curtis-Haynes sits down with Laura Tamblyn Watts - CEO of CanAge, Canada's national seniors' advocacy organization, elder law lawyer, and author of the book Let's Talk About Aging Parents - to explore how families can approach caregiving conversations with greater clarity, compassion, and confidence.They discuss the realities of the sandwich generation, the emotional shift of role reversal, and what can happen when difficult conversations are delayed. Laura also shares insights from her legal and advocacy work supporting older adults and their families.While healthcare systems may differ between Canada and the U.S., many family challenges are universal - including guilt, sibling dynamics, timing decisions, and preparing for later-life transitions.This conversation offers practical guidance and emotional reassurance for women balancing their own life changes while supporting aging parents.*******BIO: Laura Tamblyn Watts stands at the nexus of law, public policy, and advocacy for older adults. As CEO of CanAge, Canada's National Seniors' Advocacy Organization, she champions systemic change for seniors across Canada and has emerged as a global voice on longevity and aging. A lawyer called to the British Columbia Bar in 1999, Laura combines legal expertise with academic research as an assistant professor at the University of Toronto's Factor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work and a Fellow at the Institute for LifeCourse and Aging. Her research spans dementia, elder financial abuse, artificial intelligence in health care, social inclusion, and governance. Laura's #1 international bestseller Let's Talk About Aging Parents resonates with families worldwide and underscores her ability to translate complex issues into practical guidance. Recognized with awards such as Queen's University's Global Citizenship Award, she regularly briefs parliaments, appears in media interviews, and advises organizations ranging from the World Health Organization to national insurance regulators.Learn more at https://canage.ca and https://www.letstalkagingparents.com/*******This episode is supported by Bricker Labs, makers of Liquid Vitamin B12 Blast and Folic Acid. Learn more at https://brickerlabs.com/AGG10 and use code AGG10 at checkout. Please consult your healthcare professional before aSupport the showSupport Ageless Glamour Girls™:www.agelessglamourgirls.com        www.linkedin.com/in/marqueetacurtishaynes       https://www.shopltk.com/explore/AgelessGlamourGirls https://www.youtube.com/@agelessglamourgirls      Instagram @agelessglamourgirlsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/agelessglamourgirlsPrivate (AGG) FB Group: The Ageless Café: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theagelesscafeTikTok: @agelessglamourgirlsPodcast Producers: Ageless Glamour Girls™ and Purple Tulip Media, LLC  

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/19/26), Hank answers the following questions:What is the scriptural basis for determining family size? Amber - Atlanta, GA (1:57)What do you mean by “reading the Bible for all its worth”? Jamie - London, ON (4:32)Does the parable of the wheat and tares apply to gays in the church, Muslims, and other people we disagree with? Lori - Gary, TX (7:00)I read an article about what the Bible says about sex. They claimed that the washing of feet is an innuendo about sex. How do I refute this? Katie - Storm Lake, IA (15:11)Regarding the three visitors in Genesis 18, was one of them Jesus, and the other the Holy Spirit? Tony - Deer Park, TX (17:54)What event is tied to the gathering of the elect with the trumpet call in Matthew 24:31? Aaron - Jefferson City, MO (21:32)

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Does the Bible say anything more about sex than "thou shalt not"? From married couples using natural family planning or struggling with infertility to single women noticing elevated estrogen and sexual desire around ovulation, it's worth it to explore what role sex could play in our lives not only physically but spiritually. Today, Dr. Juli Slattery from Authentic Intimacy joins Caitlin to talk about these things and describe the beautiful narrative around sex laid out for us in Scripture. This episode is not just for married couples or those who are sexually active, but all believers who want to dive deeper into understanding how our sexuality reflects our faith. NOTE: This episode may not be appropriate for all audiences due to the topic, which openly discusses sex and sexuality. GUEST BIO: Dr. Juli Slattery is the president and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, a ministry helping women and people overall make sense of God and sexuality. She's the host of a weekly podcast, Java with Juli, and has authored or co-authored 14 books, including God, Sex, and Your Marriage and Rethinking Sexuality.SHOW NOTES:Authentic Intimacy websiteJava with Juli podcastEp. 29: Should we think theologically about fertility? with Dr. Cameron JorgensonEp. 18: Nurturing Intimacy while practicing NFP and beyondEp. 80: Intimacy with NFP (Natural Family Planning)Send a textSupport the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...

A bombshell Four Corners investigation has sent shockwaves through the endometriosis community, revealing allegations of "unnecessary and excessive" surgeries performed by a prominent Melbourne surgeon. With claims that organs were removed from patients whose pathology showed no trace of disease, the Victorian Government has now referred the matter to the police. We speak with one of the Doctor's former patients about the devastating emotional toll of these revelations and the fear that this scandal will make it even harder for women with chronic pain to be taken seriously by the medical establishment. You can contact the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency here and on 03 9664 9330 And in headlines today, Australia is being accused of dodging questions about the legality of US-Israeli strikes on Iran; The UN says the bombing of an Iranian school must be investigated as a possible war crime; the Kyle and Jackie O show is no more, Zendaya's Mum seems to support Law Roach's claims her daughter and Tom Holland are married; Family Planning, the organisation that brought the contraceptive pill to Australia in the 1960s is celebrating 100 years today; Romantasy fans are on the edge of their seats with the announcement that ACOTAR author Sarah J Maas is about to appear on the Call Her Daddy podcast THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy Guest: Jo Barry, owner of Scarlet Period and former patient of Dr Simon Gordon Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Summary:  What if one of the highest-leverage climate and poverty interventions isn't a new technology, a policy mandate, or a venture-backed breakthrough, but simply making permanent contraception easier for men to choose?   In this episode of Businesses For Good, host Paul Shapiro sits down with Dr. Douglas Stein, a Florida physician known as "The Vasectomist," who has performed 45,000+ vasectomies and taken his work internationally, including providing free procedures and (in some cases) small cash offsets for travel and missed wages. Their conversation moves beyond the clinic into systems: fertility rates, infrastructure strain, unintended pregnancies, cultural and religious resistance, and the practical barriers that keep men from sharing the family-planning burden.   You'll also hear an honest debate about incentives, the limits of government policy, and the bigger question underneath it all: if we believe human ingenuity can solve hard problems, what would it look like to proactively reduce pressure on the planet through voluntary family planning?   Things You Will Learn: Why vasectomy adoption is less about medicine and more about behavior, trust, and access. How Dr. Stein thinks about incentives, and why he frames them as cost offsets. What policy and infrastructure gaps keep family planning from scaling in lower-income regions, even when demand is high.   Tools & Frameworks Covered: No-Scalpel Vasectomy Model: a simplified, low-instrument approach that enables portability and scale. Access + Friction Framework: why adoption depends on availability, education, and practical logistics (time, travel, wages). Systems Lens on Population & Biodiversity: connecting fertility trends to infrastructure strain, resource use, and biodiversity outcomes.   #BusinessForGood #SustainableBusiness #FutureOfFood #AlternativeProtein #FamilyPlanning

Where you live—and what surrounds you—can quietly shape your family planning journey long before you ever step into a clinic. From the air you breathe to the health care systems within driving distance, your environment plays a powerful and often underestimated role in fertility, contraception, and pregnancy outcomes. In the environmental domain of family planning, Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, PhD, explore how both biological and geographic environments influence reproductive health. Joined by urologist Kelli Gross, MD, the conversation examines male fertility, environmental toxins, air pollution, lifestyle factors, and the growing questions around sperm health. In the second half, David Turok, MD, discusses how geography, provider training, and access barriers shape contraceptive options—particularly in rural and frontier communities.

Informed family planning can influence life trajectories. Historically, children were considered economic assets: laborers, caregivers in old age, and contributors to survival in agricultural societies. But as industrialization reshaped society, survival no longer depended on large families, and financial realities shifted, making family planning a key determinant of long-term economic stability. In the financial domain of family planning, Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, PhD, are joined by Shireen Ghorbani, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Utah, to discuss how economic factors influence reproductive choices and outcomes. The conversation highlights the critical role of education, intention, and access in ensuring that individuals can have children when—and if—they choose. Whether contraception or infertility support, financial foresight and accessible health care can empower individuals to shape their futures.

Without vision, the people will perish. If you don't take initiative and responsibility for your life and for your family, who will? In this video, I walkthrough a great strategy for annual family planning in a way that will impress your wife and bring her clarity, peace, and confidence going into the rest of 2026. For access to the resources mentioned in this video, join our Locals community for free at https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/landing/video

Before Yo Aunteas step fully into 2026, they're serving up the Best of Ask Yo Aunteas & Curiositea from 2025 — the moments that made the Communitea laugh, gasp, rewind, and run to social media. In this episode, Yo Aunteas discuss their "non-resolution" goals for the year, including Jerrell's surrogacy journey, Dawon's milestone 50th birthday, and Kerel's commitment to peace and peak fitness. We also revisit some of the wildest Ask Yo Aunteas moments of the past year—from corporate Skybox scandals at Coldplay concerts to legendary drag stories involving Lady Gaga's trailer. It's time to "wash your hands, your legs, and your ass" and get into the tea! Got a question? Got a situation? Send your Ask Yo Aunteas submissions to AYA@MinoriteaReport.com or call the Tea-Line at 844-832-5463. Tea Stamps: 00:00 Welcome to 2026: Reflections and Resolutions 03:00 Embracing Change: Personal Growth and Aspirations 06:06 Navigating Life's Challenges: Surrogacy and Family Planning 09:05 Choosing Peace: Prioritizing Joy and Health 12:04 Community Connection: Engaging with Listeners 31:29 Jerrell's Fav Curiositea 01:11:24 Kerel's Fav Curiositea

Gen Z and younger millennials are generally the most climate literate generations. As an age cohort that started learning about climate change in school, they're worried about how to plan for their future jobs, houses and, yes, kids. With climate-related disasters and global warming likely to worsen, climate anxiety is giving way to reproductive anxiety. So, what do experts say about how to navigate the kid question?On this encore episode of Nature Quest, Short Wave speaks to Alessandra Ram, a journalist covering climate change, who just had a kid. We get into the future she sees for her newborn daughter and ask, how do we raise the next generation in a way that's good for the planet?Here are the resources recommended by the experts we interviewed for this story:Action Tools and Community ResourcesThe High-Impact Climate Action Guide by Kimberly A. NicholasThe Climate Mental Health Network and Climate Emotions WheelThe Climate Café® Hub - for finding a local groupBooks and Research PapersClimate Anxiety and the Kid Question: Deciding Whether to Have Children in an Uncertain Future, by Jade S. SasserParenting in a Changing Climate: Tools for cultivating resilience, taking action, and practicing hope in the face of climate change, by Elizabeth BechardUnder the Sky We Make: How to Be Human in a Warming World, by Kimberly A. NicholasThe role of high-socioeconomic-status people in locking in or rapidly reducing energy-driven greenhouse gas emissions, Nielsen, K.S., Nicholas, K.A., Creutzig, F. et al. Got a question about changes in your local environment? Send a voice memo to shortwave@npr.org with your name, where you live and your question. You might make it into our next Nature Quest episode!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

It's Monday, December 22nd, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Five Iranian Christians sentenced to 10-year prison term Five Iranian Christians were sentenced to an average of 10 years in prison for “propaganda” and “collusion” for practices such as prayer and baptism, and for distributing Bibles and Christian literature, reports International Christian Concern. Matthew 5:10 says, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.” Though the verdict was given on October 21, it was not communicated to any of the prisoners until late November and early December. They have been given 20 days to appeal their case before the Revolutionary Court of Tehran. US launches strikes on Syria in response to killing of 2 American soldiers Vengeance struck in Syria Friday as U.S. forces attacked Islamic State targets in retaliation for an attack that killed three Americans last week, reports The Western Journal. A U.S. military official said F-15 and A-10 warplanes, Apache attack helicopters, and HIMARS rockets struck multiple targets, according to the Wall Street Journal. On X, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth wrote, “Earlier today, U.S. forces commenced OPERATION HAWKEYE STRIKE in Syria to eliminate ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites in direct response to the attack on U.S. forces that occurred on December 13th in Palmyra, Syria. This is not the beginning of a war — it is a declaration of vengeance.” Hegseth added, “The United States of America, under President Trump's leadership, will never hesitate and never relent to defend our people. As we said directly following the savage attack, if you target Americans — anywhere in the world — you will spend the rest of your brief, anxious life knowing the United States will hunt you, find you, and ruthlessly kill you. Today, we hunted and we killed our enemies. Lots of them. And we will continue.” Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes Israeli officials have grown increasingly concerned that Iran is expanding production of its ballistic missile program, which was damaged by Israeli military strikes earlier this year, reports NBC News.   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to brief President Donald Trump about attacking Iran again. Israeli officials also are concerned that Iran is reconstituting nuclear enrichment sites the U.S. bombed in June. But, they added, the officials view Iran's efforts to rebuild facilities where they produce the ballistic missiles and to repair its crippled air defense systems as more important. RFK Jr calls mutilating “sex-rejecting” trans procedures malpractice Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is taking steps to push back against what he described as "sex-rejecting" transgender procedures for minors, reports The Christian Post. During an hour-long press conference, he warned, "So-called 'gender-affirming care' has inflicted lasting physical and psychological damage on vulnerable young people. This is not medicine; it is malpractice." KENNEDY: “We're done with junk science, drive by ideological pursuits, not the wellbeing of children.” Kennedy said the proposed HHS rules, which are subject to a 60-day comment period, would bar hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid from performing transgender procedures on children, citing risks of irreversible harm such as infertility, impaired sexual function, bone density loss and altered brain development. He added, "Sex-rejecting procedures are neither safe nor effective treatment for children with gender dysphoria.” Abortions up as abortion pills flourish, Democrat states fund killing babies Last week, the Society of Family Planning released updated abortion data which documented over 591,000 abortions were performed in the first six months of 2025, reports LifeNews.com. This represents a 1.1 percent increase when compared to the first six months of 2024. Two state Medicaid programs have recently started to fund elective surgical abortions. Nevada's Medicaid program began covering elective abortions in mid-December of 2024, and Delaware's Medicaid program started covering elective abortions as of January 1, 2025. Not surprisingly, there has been an uptick in abortions in those states – an increase by 8% in Nevada and 10% in Delaware. However, the main takeaway from this new WeCount data is that the percentage of chemical abortions done via telehealth continues to increase. In the first six months of 2024, just under 20 percent of all abortions were done via telehealth. That figure increased to 27 percent for the first six months of 2025. Telehealth abortions are undermining the strong pro-life laws that many states enacted in the aftermath of the Dobbs decision. Isaiah 59:7 says, “Their feet rush into sin; they are swift to shed innocent blood. They pursue evil schemes; acts of violence mark their ways.” Preventing telehealth abortions needs to be a top priority for the pro-life movement. State attorneys general in Florida and Texas have recently sued the Food and Drug Administration over policy changes regarding chemical abortions. Kirk Cameron's follow-up podcast on annihilationism Kirk Cameron's recent 39-minute podcast in which he supported annihilationism has created quite a bit of controversy. In the opening to a 16-minute follow-up podcast, Cameron said this. CAMERON: “No doubt you've caught wind of the controversy that's swirling around. Let me ask you a question, and I want you to imagine that this question is not coming from me on a podcast, but from someone you love. “What if your son or your daughter looked you in the eye and said, ‘Dad, Mom, I know you believe in hell. I know you believe that God is just. I know you believe that sin is serious. And I know that Jesus is the only way to Heaven. “So, when a unrepentant person, who doesn't turn to Jesus, dies, what does the Bible actually say happens to them? Are they preserved forever and kept alive by God in a place of endless conscious torment, suffering forever, weeping and wailing and gnashing their teeth with no end? “‘Or is the judgment that Scripture describes something different? Is it still real, still just, still severe, but culminating in what the Bible calls death, destruction, or the second death, which is the lake of fire?' “What would your answer be? I'm not asking for what you've always believed or been taught, but what do you believe the Scriptures actually teach? That's the question that my son asked me, and that's the question that started this conversation.” Cameron's support for annihilationism has sparked debate in Evangelical circles. Longtime ministry partner Ray Comfort, founder of Living Waters and co-host with Cameron on The Way of the Master, responded thoughtfully. “While we believe Kirk is sincere, we believe that conditional mortality and annihilationism are erroneous views, and that the Bible's clear teaching on hell is known as eternal conscious torment,” according to GodReports.com. Other voices, including commentators Samuel Sey and theologian Owen Strachan, expressed concern, viewing the shift as departing from historic Christian teaching. Yet some see growing interest in annihilationism as a biblically grounded alternative that reconciles God's love with His judgment. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, December 22nd, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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How should Christians approach contraception and family planning?Unless a Christian couple has taken the time to investigate contraceptive and family planning options, it can be hard to know what exists, what is safe, and what is ethical. In part two of this two-part episode, we continue our conversation about how to honor God in our approach to family planning. We discuss the risks of hormonal birth control and respond to some additional listener questions about when to start having kids — and also whether it's OK to be done.Chapters:(0:00) Introductions: Resetting the Discussion(1:45) Fertility Awareness vs. Hormonal Birth Control(8:13) When Are You Ready to Have Kids?(17:30) Is It OK to Be Done Having Kids?(22:38) Christian Freedom in Family Planning

Lindsi Lane is on the podcast today! Lindsi is a fashion, motherhood, and beauty influencer. We discuss finding a partner in your 30s, weeding out the bad ones when dating, second child infertility, the “perfect time” to be a mom, and so much more.Get More We Met At Acme!Youtube: @wemetatacmeIG: @lindzmetz @wemetatacme @wemetatbabySubstack: @wemetatacme + @wemetatbabyWebsite: @wemetatacmeChapters:06:49 Family Planning and Pregnancy Challenges23:33 The Struggles of Sharing Personal Journeys on Social Media25:08 Balancing Privacy and Openness in Relationships29:20 Navigating Motherhood and Family Dynamics35:00 Rapid Fire Questions and Life AdviceSponsors:Go to myskylight.com/ACME for $20 off your 10 inch frame.Start your free online visit today at forhers.com/acmeUse code ACME at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to quince.com/acme for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How should Christians approach contraception and family planning?Unless a Christian couple has taken the time to investigate contraceptive and family planning options, it can be hard to know what exists, what is safe, and what is ethical. In part one of this two-part episode, we address a listener's question about how to honor God in our approach to family planning. We discuss the predominant cultural narratives about contraception, how a Christian view is different, and why the fertility awareness method offers a unique wisdom in this area.Chapters:(0:00) Introductions: Listener Justin Has a Question(3:16) The Cultural Starting Point for Contraception(9:03) Strengths & Weaknesses of Protestant Thought(13:33) Reflecting on Our Assumptions about Birth Control(21:44) Jenn Newman Joins Us to Talk About Fertility Awareness

Book episode! What happens when a policy meant to shape a nation reaches into the most intimate corners of a family's life? Journalist Barbara Demick'sDaughters of the Bamboo Grove becomes a prism for a China where babies vanish, families fracture, and two identical lives grow up worlds apart. One twin speaks Mandarin, the other English. One hides in a bamboo grove; the other lands in Texas. Demick joins The Jacob Shapiro Show to explore the lives shaped, and misshaped, by China's restrictive one-child policy. Shapiro and Demick probe the emotional aftershocks of separation, the uneasy collision of two cultures when twins are reunited across continents, and the moral ambiguity of institutions that believed they were doing the right thing.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Introduction(00:46) - Discussing the Book: Daughters of the Bamboo Grove(02:04) - Barbara's Journey and Discoveries in China(05:15) - The Impact of China's One-Child Policy(11:28) - Adoption and Family Planning in China(21:21) - Cultural and Demographic Shifts in China(25:35) - Cultural Juxtaposition of Twins(26:35) - Impact of COVID on US-China Relations(27:35) - Adoption and Diplomatic Relations(28:31) - Challenges for Chinese and American Families(30:57) - Adoptees as Cultural Ambassadors(32:02) - Religious Influences in Adoption(34:42) - Economic Comparisons Between Families(39:18) - Psychological Trauma of Adoptees(45:13) -Author's Career and Future Projects(50:27) - Upcoming Book on Berlin--Referenced in the Show:Barbara Demick - https://www.barbarademick.com/Daughters of the Bamboo Grove - https://www.barbarademick.com/book/daughters-of-the-bamboo-grove/--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapJacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe --The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com --Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today's volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.--

This episode features Dr. Jamie Knopman, a leading reproductive endocrinologist, in an insightful conversation about fertility, modern family planning, and the emotional realities of trying to conceive. She debunks common myths, including the overlooked role of male fertility, explains why more women delay motherhood, and breaks down how ovarian aging affects fertility. Ash and Dr. Knopman explore fertility preservation, comparing egg freezing to a proactive safety measure for future options. They discuss age, egg quality, realistic success rates, and why both partners should be evaluated. She also shares what the egg-freezing process and transition to IVF truly look like. They also dive into the emotional and financial challenges of fertility treatments, misconceptions about birth control, when to seek help, and the importance of supportive, honest communities. This episode offers a clear, empowering guide to reproductive health and informed family planning.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why fertility challenges often involve both partners, not just women How ovarian aging works and why age matters more than most realize The truth behind egg freezing and what it can (and can't) guarantee How many eggs women typically need for the best chance of success Common myths around birth control, infertility, and reproductive health What transitioning from egg freezing to IVF really looks like The emotional and financial realities behind fertility treatments How to navigate community, connection, and support during fertility journeys   Visit shopify.com/youturn and only pay $1 for your first month's trial. Connect with Dr. Jamie Knopman Own Your Fertility Book Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Own-Your-Fertility-Freezing-Surrogacy/dp/1324111488?ascsubtag=srctok-e029e76d99901477&btn_ref=srctok-e029e76d99901477 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/own-your-fertility-jaime-knopman/1147402776?ean=9781324111481&st=AFF&2sid=Linktree%20Inc_100589976_NA&sourceId=AFFLinktree%20Inc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjaimeknopman/ Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand?  Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak  

Our ‘Family Planning Division' has been busy! a few weeks ago it was Anne from Georgia playing ambulance driver with her post-vasectomy-reversal hubby moaning in the back seat. This time, Kara is pregnant with twins as a result of a botched vasectomy. Urology is a tougher racket than we thought. Boy have we got questions on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Matt & Abby sit down for a super honest Q&A — answering your biggest questions about family planning, travel with toddlers, and how life has changed since their miscarriage. They open up about whether they're scared to get pregnant again, how they budget with kids, what's been hardest about getting married young, and what's helping them move forward after everything they've been through. This episode is sponsored by CashApp, Betterhelp, Little Spoon & NutrafolCashApp: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Betterhelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://betterhelp.com/unplannedpodcast #ad Little Spoon: Get 50% off your first online order at http://littlespoon.com/UNPLANNED with code UNPLANNED at checkout.Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's live Q&A we discuss: 1:00 I made a bunch more money this year; how do I lower my tax bill? 28:07 Why should I do family planning before I do financial planning? If you'd like to join me on next week's Q&A show, join here: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance  Enjoy! Joshua

The nation's patchwork system of abortion laws is once again being challenged.This time, opponents are targeting telehealth abortions. That's when a provider in a state where abortion is legal meets virtually with a patient and sends them pills to take at home.Those patients come from states all over the country – even those with abortion bans. A quarter of all abortions in the U.S. are done via telehealth. That's according to a June report from the Society of Family Planning.Now, attorneys general in Texas and Louisiana are suing a doctor in New York for prescribing pills to patients in their states, where abortion is almost completely banned. New York is one of several states that's enacted shield laws after Roe was overturned. These statutes ban cooperation with other states' attempts to enforce abortion bans.Now that this has evolved into a battle between states, the Supreme Court is expected to weigh in soon. Their decision could drastically change access to abortion nationwide.So, what's at stake in this case? And how did states' rights become the latest flashpoint in the battle over abortion access?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Birth rates are crashing worldwide. After the Spike author Dean Spears reveals why depopulation — not overpopulation — threatens humanity's future.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1180What We Discuss with Dean Spears:Global depopulation is coming. Birth rates are falling worldwide and will soon drop below replacement level, causing population to peak then decline rapidly within decades.Depopulation won't solve climate change. Environmental problems are solved by changing what people do, not reducing population. Timing doesn't align with climate urgency.Government birth rate policies largely fail. Of 26 countries with birth rates below 1.9, none have returned above 2.0 despite various incentives and programs.Fewer people means fewer innovations. People generate the ideas and technologies that solve problems. Depopulation reduces humanity's capacity for progress.Start conversations about population stabilization. Rather than endless decline, we can work toward stabilizing population and making parenting more feasible and fair.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:Skims: skims.com, survey: podcasts: JHSAudible: Visit audible.com/jhs or text JHS to 500-500FlyKitt: 15% off: flykitt.com, code JORDANProgressive: Free online quote: progressive.comHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.