Podcasts about Family planning

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...

Men should go for vasectomy and allow women rest - Lydia Koowa Quaye (Queen Mother, Kaneshie Market)

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.

With International Women's Day on 8 March, this episode explores both the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and the critical role women play in driving climate action.In this episode, James and Daisy discuss and celebrate women. How are women disproportionately affected by climate change? And why are they central to climate solutions?SOME RECOMMENDATIONS: Women Leading on Climate (WLOC) – A global coalition of women leaders. Women are 2.5x more likely to demand government climate action, twice as likely to engage civically, and 60% more likely to use their voice for good. Project Drawdown – Makes the case for recognizing family planning and girls' education as effective long-term climate adaptation strategies.Conciliation Resources (2024) – A workshop in Nigeria found women often show greater climate adaptability, partly due to exclusion from conventional inputs. Women farmers used manure fertiliser amid unpredictable weather, while men typically used harmful pesticides women cannot access.OTHER ADVOCATES AND RESOURCES:International Women's Day – 2026 theme: ‘Give To Gain'. UN – Women aged 25-34 are 25% more likely than men to live in extreme poverty.UN – Women make up the majority of the world's poor, who are highly dependent on natural resources. Women and children are 14x more likely to die than men in climate disasters. In wealthier societies, women drive 70-80% of consumer purchasing decisions.UN (2025) – One study found a 28% rise in femicide during heatwaves. UN Women – Women carry out at least 2.5x more unpaid household and care work than men.UN Women (2025) – As of September 2025, 29 countries have women Heads of State and/or Government (32 women total). FAO (2023) – Women produce 60-80% of the food in most developing countries.EIB (2023) – Countries with more women in Parliament are more prone to ratify environmental treaties. Companies with more women on boards are more likely to improve energy efficiency, reduce firms' overall environmental impact and invest in renewable energy. At COP26, men held 10 of 12 UK leadership roles. Earth Day (2025) – 62% of women are climate voters in the US (vs. 37% of men). “Greenness” is often linked with femininity. Women generally purchase eco-friendly products more frequently, consume less carbon, are more likely to recycle, minimize waste, and save more water and energy. In one study, women became more concerned climate impacts and more supportive of mitigation policies when asked to consider future generations; men experienced no such change.IRC (2023) – Climate change has been linked to a 39% surge in child marriage in Bangladesh. After disasters, 86% of girls face increased domestic workloads, affecting their studies.Hidden Connections – Documentary on climate change and child marriage in Bangladesh. LSE (2025) – Women's food and transport carbon footprint are 26% lower than men's in France. CEO Magazine (2023) – With 10 new female CEOs in the S&P 500 index, women finally outnumbered CEOs named John.Vegan Society (2025) – More women (3.60%) than men (1.89%) say they are vegan or have a plant-based diet.  Financial Alliance for Women – Non-performing loans from women are 53% lower than from men.One Earth (2025) – The Paris Agreement and its guiding principle of 'net zero emissions' was shaped by women leaders (the "lionesses") including Farhana Yamin, Christiana Figueres, and Tessa Tennant.Cara Daggett (2018) – Introduced “petro-masculinity” to describe the hypermasculine mode of support for fossil fuels in rising authoritarian movements.McKinsey (2023) - Top-quartile companies for gender diversity were 39% more likely to financially outperform. Thank you for listening! Please follow us on social media to join the conversation: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokYou can also now watch us on YouTube.Music: “Just Because Some Bad Wind Blows” by Nick Nuttall, Reptiphon Records. Available at https://nicknuttallmusic.bandcamp.com/album/just-because-some-bad-wind-blows-3Producer: Podshop StudiosHuge thanks to Siobhán Foster, a vital member of the team offering design advice, critical review and organisation that we depend upon.Stay tuned for more insightful discussions on navigating the transition away from fossil fuels to a sustainable future.

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

The Rebbe provides a halachic perspective on cases where doctors warn that pregnancy may pose a danger. He cites the Tzemach Tzedek and other authorities who are lenient in specific circumstances, emphasizing that one should follow the guidance of the Chabad Rebbes and consult with a local Rav who is an expert in these laws. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1122

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.

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Fundile Nyati, Resident GP and CEO of Proactive Health Solution, about the importance of consultation and pre-screening before starting a family and during pregnancy, to help prevent potential complications, in recognition of National Pregnancy Week. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

For decades, contraception and family planning have been shaped by scientific discovery—but also by misinformation, flawed research, and cultural narratives that refuse to die. In recent years, social media has amplified debunked claims about hormones, attraction, and birth control, influencing how people think about family planning despite a lack of credible evidence. In the intellectual domain of family planning, Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, PhD, examine how we come to "know" what we believe about reproduction, contraception, and choice. Drawing on history, ethics, and Katie's own deep dive into evolutionary science, the conversation unpacks how research evolves, why bad science sometimes sticks, and how misinformation gains traction.

Decisions about family planning rarely happen in isolation. In the U.S., access to contraception, fertility care, and pregnancy-related services is shaped not only by individual choice, but by partners, families, employers, health care systems, and state policy—factors that can dramatically influence reproductive outcomes. Research consistently shows that social and structural conditions play a defining role in who can plan a pregnancy, delay one, or receive timely care. In the social domain of family planning, Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, PhD, are joined by Jessica Sanders, PhD, assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Research at the ASCENT Center for Reproductive Health. Together, they explore how family planning decisions are shaped by layers of influence—from intimate partner dynamics and community access to poverty, misinformation, and shifting laws. The conversation examines how social forces enter even the most private decisions, and why understanding these pressures is essential for supporting truly informed, equitable reproductive care.

Family planning may sound like a logical process—timelines, contraceptive options, fertility planning, spreadsheets of pros and cons—but for most people, the emotional weight far outweighs the math. Fear, hope, excitement, shame, relief, grief, joy, and uncertainty often coexist, shaping decisions in ways data alone cannot capture. In the emotional domain of family planning, Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, PhD, are joined by Annabel Sheinberg, Director of The Turnaway Project, to examine the deeply human side of reproductive decision-making. Together, they explore the emotional complexity behind contraception, abortion, infertility, and adolescent reproductive choices. They discuss the emotional nuances of adolescent confidentiality, the reality that multiple conflicting feelings can be true at once, and how people navigate some of life's most personal decisions.

Nearly half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned. Physically preparing for or preventing pregnancy is a central part of family planning, but what that looks like varies widely from person to person. In the physical domain of family planning, Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, PhD, open the seven-episode series by breaking down what "family planning" truly means. They explore the physical health factors that influence fertility, the medical considerations for preparing the body for pregnancy, and the full spectrum of contraceptive methods designed to prevent it. Reproductive needs shift across different phases of life; every individual's reproductive life plan is unique, and people can begin shaping a plan that reflects their goals, values, and physical health.

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

Jackie Hanson is CEO and Co-founder of Sprout Family, Canada's first end-to-end family building platform launched in 2024. Jackie was inspiried to build her mission based company following the experience of her own parents who went through IVF. Having itnessed firsthand how fragmented and overwhelming the fertility space is, the mission of Sprout is to improve access to parenthood and support employees through challenging fertility journeys.Current Industry ChallengesRising Infertility Rates driven by:Later childbearing (average first-time mother age now almost 32)Same-sex couples forming families requiring donors/surrogacyCost of living delays (student debt, housing costs)Legal frameworks haven't kept pace with demandWorkplace Impact Statistics40% delay treatment due to financial reasonsAverage fertility patient spends 160+ hours navigating care72% would stay longer at companies offering fertility benefitsAverage IVF round costs $25,000+ ($5K drugs, $18-20K treatment)Current Canadian Coverage Landscape45% of employers offer fertility drug coverage (average $3,000)Less than 5% offer comprehensive coverage (treatments, preservation, surrogacy, adoption)US comparison: 50%+ offer $30-100K lifetime coverageThree-Pillar Support FrameworkFinancial Assistance: Comprehensive coverage beyond just drugsDigital Health & Navigation: Nurse support, provider network, virtual careLeadership Culture: Creating safe spaces for employees to share needsBusiness Case for EmployersRetention: Replacing employee costs 1.5-2x their salaryProductivity: Reduces distraction and unplanned time offEquity: Addresses barriers affecting women and LGBTQ+ individuals disproportionatelyFuture VisionMacro: More employer coverage creates demand, potentially driving down costs and expanding clinic infrastructureSprout: Expanding to full family wellness platform (pregnancy, postpartum, parental leave, hormonal health)Contact InformationWebsite: www.sproutfamily.caSignup for their newsletter signup available on websiteLinkedIn: Sprout - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sproutfamily/Jackie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-hanson/Don't forget …To sign up for our monthly newsletter foHRsight at http://www.futurefohrward.com/subscribe.Follow us on LinkedIn:Mark - www.linkedin.com/in/markedgarhr/Naomi - www.linkedin.com/in/naomititlemancolla/future foHRward - www.linkedin.com/company/future-fohrward/And on Instagram - www.instagram.com/futurefoFor more information on our private community for forward-thinking HR leaders, including how to join our next Manager-Director HR Leader cohort launching this spring, visit our website at futurefohrward.com/community. We are also currently welcoming new members in our CHRO and VP+ HRBP & Talent cohorts. Don't miss your chance to join the community you've been missing!Support the show

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

Learning a Fertility Awareness Method can feel intimidating, which is why having a step-by-step game plan for starting NFP can help so much. If you're looking to begin learning the Creighton Model System or any other cycle tracking method, this episode is meant to walk you through what you need to do before beginning. We discuss how long it takes to learn, what is helpful when things get difficult, how to find the right instructor, and more.NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.Ep. 34: Is Contraception a Faithful Choice for Christians?Ep. 108: Choosing a Natural Family Planning (NFP) MethodEp. 2: BASICS - Fertility Method of Choice: CreightonEp. 196: My Wife Wants to Use Natural Family Planning: A Primer Episode for Husbands (and Fiancés)Take the first step today! Join an intro sessionLike the podcast? Reviews are so helpful! If you write a review on Apple podcasts, Spotify, etc., take a pic and send it to us at hello@wovenfertility.com. We'll send you a discount code for 15% off any service (supplies excluded). Send us 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...

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

The era of virtual abortion clinics looks to have officially arrived. Which is very bad news. Because just as anonymity and ease of access vastly increased the market for pornography, virtual abortion clinics look to do the same in the realm of baby killing. God help us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abort73.substack.com

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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Jason Mackey from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to talk about what direction the Penguins seem to be going in now that there is a new ownership group with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

In this episode of the Granta Podcast we speak to Karan Mahajan, author of Family Planning, The Association of Small Bombs and the forthcoming The Complex. Mahajan's essay ‘The Killing of a Canadian Sikh', on an extrajudicial killing in Surrey, Canada, appeared in Granta 173: India.We discuss his forthcoming novel, the Khalistani separatist movement, Salman Rushdie's influence and the relationship between India and the US.Leo Robson is a cultural journalist whose work has appeared in the London Review of Books, the New Yorker, and the New Left Review, among other publications. He is the author of The Boys (2025).Josie Mitchell is senior editor at Granta. 

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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Surprising and sobering abortion numbers are raising new concerns heading into 2026, as fresh data sheds light on post-Roe trends and the growing role of abortion pills and telehealth. FOCUS: We dig into alarming abortion data from the Society of Family Planning, what the numbers actually show, and why advocates on both sides are paying close attention. MAIN THING: A stunning archaeological discovery beneath Jerusalem—near the Temple Mount—is forcing historians to rethink what Jewish life looked like in ancient Zion. CBN's Raj Nair is joined by Israeli tour guide Yoav Rotem with the breaking details and why this find matters now. LAST THING: 1 Timothy 6:12 — “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

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

Family planning and fertility preservation can pose challenges for trainees and new surgical oncology attendings. The SSO Fellows and Young Attendings Committee tackles these topics within a three-part podcast. On this episode of SurgOnc Today, hosts Dr. Danielle Graham and Dr. Paige Aiello discuss fertility preservation techniques and other considerations with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Nicole Budrys and surgeons Dr. Alisa Blumenthaler and Dr. Jordan Jackson.

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

Family planning and fertility preservation can pose challenges for trainees and new surgical oncology attendings. The SSO Fellows and Young Attendings Committee tackles these topics within a three-part podcast. In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Julia Selfridge, MD, is joined by Dr. Madalyn Neuwirth and Dr. Ben Deschner, to discuss planning a family as a new attending.

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.--

Family planning and fertility preservation can pose challenges for trainees and new surgical oncology attendings. The SSO Fellows and Young Attendings Committee tackles these topics within a three-part podcast. In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Julia Chandler, MD is joined by Dr. Helene Sterbling and Dr. Devon Freudenberger to discuss pregnancy and parenthood while in surgical training.

Welcome back to Appearance Matters: The Podcast! In this month's episode, Ella speaks to Dr Kerry Montgomery, who is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Appearance Research, about the STAR Project. Kerry's work explores how people with conditions that affect appearance and that can be passed on to their children make decisions about starting a family.  They talk about research Kerry has carried out with prospective parents who have visible differences and genetic counsellors. Please be aware that this episode contains discussion of pregnancy, family planning, and termination, which might be sensitive for some listeners.  If you're interested in hearing more about the Centre for Appearance conference, Appearance Matters 11 (9th – 11th of June 2026) click here:  https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/appearance/news-and-events/am-conference Photo by Warren Umoh on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/a-chain-link-fence--qycBqByWIY?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink

Is fertility really “over” at 35? In this conversation, Angela sits down with double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist Dr Natalie Crawford to unpack fertility myths, ovarian aging, egg freezing, and what women can actually do to protect both their future family and long-term health. They get into when to seriously consider egg freezing, how many eggs women over 38 may really need, what ovarian reserve tests can (and can't) tell you, and why supporting your metabolic health and lowering inflammation is one of the best “longevity strategies” for your ovaries. They also talk about the emotional toll of infertility and pregnancy loss, and how to ask for (and offer) the right kind of support. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why fertility isn't “over at 35” and what really happens to egg quantity & quality When egg freezing makes sense (and why it's not a guaranteed insurance policy) Ovarian reserve basics: AMH, follicle counts and what “ovarian aging” means What to expect from an egg freezing cycle - timeline, hormones and recovery When to stop “trying naturally” and seek a fertility workup The emotional toll of infertility & loss, and how to get the right support How lifestyle, inflammation and metabolic health affect ovarian aging & long-term health Timestamps 00:00 Intro: Fertility Facts and Myths 01:57 When Should Women Start Thinking About Freezing Their Eggs? 05:57 The Role of Egg Freezing for Women Who Already Have a Child 12:11 How the Egg Freezing Process Works Step by Step 18:08 What to Expect Physically and Emotionally During Egg Freezing 21:47 Egg Freezing for Women with PCOS: Benefits and Risks 26:52 When to Seek Fertility Testing and How Long to Try Naturally 33:35 When to Move from Egg Freezing to IVF 41:26 How Age Impacts Pregnancy Success and Health Risks 46:07 The Emotional Side of Infertility and How to Find Support 52:08 Understanding and Delaying Ovarian Aging 59:00 Advice for Women on Fertility and Health Advocacy VALUABLE RESOURCES A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible:• Hormone Harmony - go to https://lvluphealth.com/ANGELA | Use the code ANGELA at checkout for an exclusive 15% off Fresh Start with Angela

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  

Pat takes another look back at the history of taxes and how they have played a role in our country's history, both distant and recent past. He also looks at how planning for the future as a family can help make sure everything passes smoothly when the time comes for the next generation to inherit estates from their parents or other older family members.

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

NVK is CoFounder of Coinkite, the makers of Coldcard. Coldcards are designed to help users securely use bitcoin offline. We discuss the variety of features that Coldcards provide users and the tradeoffs present when choosing how to best secure bitcoin.Disclosure: Ten31 is the exclusive investor in Coinkite.NVK on Nostr: https://primal.net/nvkNVK on X: https://x.com/nvkCoinkite: https://coinkite.com/Ten31: https://www.ten31.xyz/Cove Wallet: https://covebitcoinwallet.com/Sparrow Wallet: https://sparrowwallet.com/White Noise: https://www.whitenoise.chat/Bitkey: https://bitkey.world/EPISODE: 183BLOCK: 923180PRICE: 967 sats per dollar(00:03:36) Whats New at Coinkite and the Growing User Base(00:05:24) Designing for Global Users and Changing Threat Models(00:06:36) Power vs. Simplicity(00:08:44) Onboarding Stories(00:09:56) Mobile vs Desktop Habits and Emerging Wallets(00:14:28) QR Workflows, NFC Push-tx, and SD Card Signing(00:15:32) Travel and Borders(00:17:04) Key Teleport: Device to Device Encrypted Sharing(00:22:38) Spending Policies(00:25:02) Trick PINs, Duress Flows, and Safe Inspired Defenses(00:29:02) Border Stories and Why Brick Me PIN Exists(00:31:05) SeedXOR vs Passphrase vs Multisig(00:34:07) Family Planning and Inheritance Strategies(00:40:00) Physical Security Model: Dual SE + MCU(00:43:37) Comparisons to Trezor Designs and Components(00:49:44) Seeds as Sovereignty and Unilateral Exit(00:53:21) Debate: iCloud Backups, Ease vs Sovereignty(01:00:08) Bitkey Debate: Goals, Risks, and Break Glass Exit(01:08:54) Edge Cases, Loss Scenarios, and Marketing Ethics(01:20:05) Coinkite Roadmap(01:22:23) Future Products(01:28:01) Touchscreens, Supply Chain Risk, and PWAs(01:30:31) Cove, White Noise MLS, and AI Bots(01:32:26) Nostr Adoption, Socials, and Moderation(01:41:36) Wrap Up, Gratitude, and Ways to Supportmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

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

Auntea Jerrell is officially a married man! Get your cups ready as he shares all the details from his wedding—the pre-ceremony nerves, the intimate celebration, and the hilarious moment his new husband immediately started calling him "husband" 87 times in a row. Jerrell also shares the two major reasons they decided to tie the knot now (hint: one involves starting a family!). The celebration leads directly into a powerful Ask Yo Aunteas segment: How important are relationship titles? The Aunteas have very strong feelings about the difference between being introduced as "my friend" versus "my partner" or "my husband." Plus, Auntea Dawon reports back from his "integration phase" trip to London to visit his man (and delivers a scathing review of British food), and the Aunteas debate the messy, new "Post My DL" TikTok trend. Oh, and did yall watch the No Limit vs. Cash Money Verzuz?   Tea Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Jerrell's Married Now! 14:56 Embracing Aging 15:57 Family Planning and Last Names 18:33 Dawon in London 20:57 Culinary Critiques 26:31 Building Relationships 31:04 Trans Rights 33:12 Working Hard For The Money 37:05 Verzuz: No-Limit vs. Cash Money 41:39 Nostalgia in Hip Hop: Old School vs. New School (Meg) 44:53 Tea Break 45:55 Ask Yo Aunteas: Are Titles Important? 01:07:24 The DL Trend and Its Implications 01:13:38 Benediction    

Just weeks after a peace plan was agreed upon, Israel has launched new strikes on Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire. So does the signal the end of the ceasefire? Plus, we dive into the exhausting question of finding the "perfect" moment to start a family, exploring all the financial, career, and emotional factors at play. And in headlines today, The war in Ukraine will stop within a year, Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev has told an investment conference in Saudi Arabia; Hurricane Melissa is sweeping across Cuba as a Category 2 storm after slamming Jamaica; Queensland’s Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek has ordered a full investigation into how nine schools taught Year 12 Ancient History students the wrong topic; Emma Thompson feels "intense irritation" with the use of AI in the film industry. 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: Taylah Strano & Tahli Blackman Guest: Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Lifestyle Producer Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

When your days revolve around medical routines, sleepless nights, and endless caregiving, marriage can start to feel more like project management than partnership. In this episode, Madeline and Alyssa unpack all the ways that marriage is impacted amidst  medical and disability parenting—the disconnection, resentment, and chronic stress that test relationships, and the deepened understanding, teamwork, and shared strength that can come from walking through it together.Whether you think your marriage has struggled, beenstrengthened, or maybe experienced a little bit of both, this episode has something you can relate to.Links:Listen to Ep156: Should I Get a Divorce?Listento Ep 187: Do you Miss Who You Used to Be?Listento Ep 159: Sharing the Mental Load.Listento Ep 147: Sexual Intimacy.Listento Ep 171: Financial Strain.Listento Ep 99: Family Planning.Listento Ep 146: The Dad Episode.Listento Ep 139: In-Home Nursing.Listento Ep 135: Careers.Join The Rare Life newsletter andnever miss an update!Fill out our contact form to joinupcoming discussion groups!Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life!Donateto the podcast or Contactme about sponsoring an episode.Follow the Facebook page. Join the Facebook group Parents of Children with Rare Conditions.Access the transcript on the website here. And if you love this podcast, please leave usa rating or review in your favorite podcast app

Let's face it: It's been a challenging year for family planning and reproductive rights more broadly. What can we do from here?  We were eager to catch up with family planning leaders at Foreign Policy's Her Power Summit, which took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. In a live panel discussion, host Reena Ninan spoke with Dr. Samukeliso Dube, Executive Director of FP2030 and a return guest to the show. Dr. Dube described their Made Possible by Family Planning campaign and how they have shifted their messaging since we last caught up with her in spring 2024. Dr. Dube was also joined by George Roberts, Bayer's global lead of impact partnerships, as well as Dr. Siti Nadia Tarmizi, Director of Non-Communicable Diseases for the Indonesia Ministry of Health. They shared how the private and public sectors are approaching family planning at this time.  The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women is a production of Foreign Policy, with support for this episode from FP2030's Made Possible by Family Planning campaign. Guests and organizations: Dr. Samukeliso Dube, Executive Director of FP203 George Roberts, Global Lead of Impact Partnerships, Bayer Dr. Siti Nadia Tarmizi, Director of Non-Communicable Diseases, Indonesia Ministry of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has your neighbor ever tried to make you relapse? Have you ever had fourteen children? Are you an obese O-10? The answer to all of these is probably "no", which is what makes them interesting. A real man bites dog situation, as Chris may or may not say. It's a news thing. On the show:TomKathrynAndyCostaki EconomopoulosKristyn BurtChris EgertTopics covered:Neighbor from hellShaun Alexander's kidsHalf time showsAir friersFat generalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, NüVoices editor and board member Jessie Lau speaks to returning guest Barbara Demick about her new book, Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins.In this episode, Barbara describes the journey of writing about twin sisters who were born in China, forcibly separated, and finally reunited through her investigative reporting. She and Jessie discuss how the book explores the historical and political nuances regarding China's One Child Policy and Family Planning institution, as well as challenges common narratives about Chinese adoptees in the US. Barbara also zooms into the powerful, emotional moment of the sisters reuniting and the two families meeting for the first time.

Send us a textWhat's the missing element in your family legacy plan? Most successful entrepreneurs wouldn't dream of running a business without a strategic plan, yet we often leave our most important organization—our families—to operate without clear direction or purpose.The reason God chose Abraham reveals the answer. Genesis 18:19 tells us God selected Abraham specifically because "he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord." This divine endorsement of family planning serves as our foundation for creating lasting legacies that extend beyond financial success.A comprehensive family plan consists of several critical components. Start with a vision statement—a concise declaration of what your family stands for (mine is "Passion for Jesus, compassion for people"). Develop a mission statement outlining how you'll live that vision daily. Identify core values that define your family character—these become the filters through which you make decisions. Finally, create a family constitution establishing rules for handling conflicts, money, responsibilities, and time.Implementing this framework requires intentional family gatherings where everyone contributes to the conversation about what you collectively value. Document these discussions and revisit them regularly during family meetings. As Habakkuk 2:2 instructs, "Write the vision down, make it plain." My family has begun this journey by exploring what the McCart family should be known for—loyalty, family unity, generosity, and Spirit-led decision-making.The benefits are transformative: unity during challenges, clear decision-making frameworks, stronger identity in your children, and effective transfer of both wealth and values to future generations. Don't leave your family's legacy to chance. Start crafting your family vision today, and discover how this intentionality becomes the foundation for generational impact.Have you started developing your family plan? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear this message, and let me know how these principles are transforming your approach to family leadership.Support the show

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

When your child has complex medical needs, the question of more children isn't always simple.And for some parents of disabled children, the decision to stop at one might not even feel like a decision at all.In this episode, Alyssa shares responses from hundreds of parents who live in this reality: the sadness of not giving their child a sibling, the guilt of choices that never felt like choices, the relief of knowing their family is complete, and the complicated emotions that sit in between.If you've felt sadness, certainty—or both at the same time—about stopping at one, we hope this episode will feel deeplyfamiliar.Links:Join The Rare Life newsletter andnever miss an update!Fill out our contact form to joinupcoming discussion groups!Listen to Ep 99: Family Planning.Listen to 194: Season 12 Kickoff forMadeline's big announcement!Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life!Donateto the podcast or Contactme about sponsoring an episode.Follow the Facebook page. Join the Facebook group Parents of Children with Rare Conditions.Access the transcript on the website here. And if you love this podcast, please leave usa rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

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.