Fall Into Responsibility: an interview with Jamie Beck of Dignity First

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In this episode, we wrap up our Fall Into Responsibility season with an interview with Jamie Beck of Dignity First! For those unfamiliar, Dignity First is an organization based in Bangor with a mission to, "cultivate a permanent supportive village for unhoused people and intentional neighbors." Together, we explore what responsibility means in relation to not just the work of Dignity First but of caring for our whole community, including our unhoused neighbors. Learn more at the Dignity First website here-> https://www.dignityfirst.me/

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Menopause: an interview with Dr. Nicole 24:05

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For our final Winter 2025 episode, our host Aspen is joined by Mabel's provider Dr. Nicole to discuss menopause and perimenopause! What are they? How common is menopause? What can people do to manage it? Answer these questions and more in this episode of Reproductive Left! We'll see you again in May to kick off our Summer 2025 season. Image: Ricardo Gomez Angel via Unsplash…

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) 15:51

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This episode continues our Winter 2025 season as our host Aspen explores PCOS! What is PCOS? Who's affected? Where do the ovarian cysts come in? Answer these questions and more in this episode of Reproductive Left! Image created via Canva

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Unpacking Sexual Phallacies 15:23

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For our Winter season, we thought we'd focus on topics below the belt, and we're kicking things off by unpacking some common misconceptions around sex and genitalia! Join Aspen as they dive into the mysteries and misunderstandings of vulvas, penises, and more. Image: Taras Chernus via Unsplash

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Fall Into Responsibility: an interview with Jamie Beck of Dignity First 48:47

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Fall Into Responsibility: an interview with Lisa Sockabasin of Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness 48:21

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In this episode, we continue our Fall Into Responsibility season with an interview with Lisa Sockabasin of Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness! Fun fact--we can thank Lisa for our season theme and the importance of looking at responsibility as something rooted in care rather than shame. In this episode, we explore her perspective of responsibility, particularly in relation to the work of Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness. Learn more at the WPHW website here-> https://wabanakiphw.org/ Listen to the Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness podcast "Aunties on Air" here-> https://wabanakiphw.org/about/aunties-on-air/ Image via Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness FB of their logo…

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Fall Into Responsibility: an interview with Amy Roeder of Together Place Peer Run Recovery Center 27:36

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Join us for the first episode of our Fall Into Responsibility season! In this season, we'll be approaching the idea of responsibility not as something rooted in shame, but as something rooted in care. We're kicking off the season with an interview with Amy Roeder of the Together Place Peer Run Recovery Center in Bangor! Along with talking about the important work of Together Place, we'll be diving into questions like "what does it mean to be responsible to yourself?" and "what does it mean to be responsible to your community?" Image via the Together Place FB page of the mural on their building…

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Abortion Advocacy 13:54

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Thank you for joining us for the final episode of our "Hope is a Discipline" summer season! This month, we'll dig into one of our host Aspen's favorite topics--abortion advocacy. We know that anti-abortion sentiments certainly exist today, but have they always been around? How long have people been having abortions anyway? Why are there so many abortion rallies with people dressed in green? Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in September for our fall season! Image: Reed Naliboff via Unsplash…

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Intersections of Violence: an interview with Karen of MCEDV 42:23

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For our second episode of our summer "Hope is a Discipline" season, our host Aspen interviews Karen of MCEDV, the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence! In this episode, we discuss how systems of violence are connected, including the connections of intimate partner violence and acts of mass violence, with a focus on how we build a safer world. Content warning for discussion of violence (though this episode does not go into specific detail of instances of violence). MCEDV website: https://www.mcedv.org/ A Call for Change Helpline: https://acallforchangehelpline.org/…

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Pride Season Prep 17:08

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We're kicking off our Summer "Hope is a Discipline" Season with some Pride Season Prep as we head into June! Anyone who has listened to our host Aspen before has probably heard them reference the quote "hope is a discipline" from prison abolitionist Mariame Kaba, which can be summarized as viewing hope not simply as an emotion, but as a deliberate choice and something that requires work. This month's episode gets into some LGBTQIA+ Pride history, along with how to build a better world for queer folks. Image: Raphael Renter via Unsplash…

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Abortion Funds and Access: an interview with Abbie of SAFE Maine 21:07

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Join Aspen for the final episode of the Winter Access series as they interview someone familiar--Abbie Strout-Bentes! Abbie is the Executive Director of SAFE Maine, a fierce feminist, and the original host of Reproductive Left. In this episode, the pair tackle the role of abortion funds, how they impact access to care, and how you can help. Learn more about SAFE Maine at their website: https://www.safemaine.org/ Image: Gayatri Malhotra via Unsplash…

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Fake Clinics and Access: an interview with Elayne from GRR! 32:26

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Join Aspen as they chat with fierce feminist friend Elayne Richard from GRR! In our second Winter Access series episode, we tackle the topic of anti abortion centers (also often called crisis pregnancy centers) and how they negatively impact access to not just abortion care, but all competent sexual and reproductive healthcare. You can learn more about GRR! at their website: https://grandmothersforreproductiverights.org/ Image via Aspen Ruhlin of unofficial GRR! mascot Tina Turner Tiger…

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Sterilization and Access 21:57

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Reproductive Left is kicking off 2024 with our Winter Access season! We're starting out chatting about sterilization and access to this care, including a short interview at the end with the fabulous Dr. Rachel. She'll chat about her work providing vasectomies at Mabel Wadsworth Center, while Aspen will set the groundwork for sterilization more generally in the first portion of the show. What even is sterilization? Who gets it, and how? What barriers do people face to getting electively sterilized? What does this have to do with ovarian and cervical cancer? Join us to answer these questions and more!…

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Doulas, Lactation, and Autonomy: an interview with Hannah Lord 31:34

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For our final episode of the Fall Autonomy season, join Aspen as they interview Hannah Lord (doula, lactation specialist, and Mabel's volunteer extraordinaire). What role do doulas play in autonomy for pregnant people? What even is a doula? How does lactation and the ways we feed our babies play into autonomy, especially for marginalized birthing parents? Listen to this episode as Aspen and Hannah tackle these questions and more! Image: Junior REIS via Unsplash…

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Domestic Violence and Autonomy: an interview with Casey Faulkingham 56:21

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For our second episode of our Fall Autonomy season, join Aspen as they interview Casey Faulkingham of Partners for Peace about the intersections of domestic violence and autonomy. How do these topics intersect? What is reproductive coercion? How can loved ones of those experiencing abuse help in a meaningful way? Aspen and Casey address these questions and more! Learn more about Partners for Peace at https://www.partnersforpeaceme.org/ Partners for Peace helpline: 1-800-863-9909 Power and Control Wheel and Equality Wheel: https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wheels/ Image: Sydney Sims via Unsplash…

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Autonomy and Abortion Funds: an interview with Julie and Christie of Abortion Freedom Fund 33:21

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