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My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast

My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast

Preterm

My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast is a monthly podcast produced in Preterm, a nonprofit, feminist, independent abortion clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Each month, we will release an episode that features real abortion stories submitted to the My Abortion, My Life website. These stories will be brought to life by people from our community in Cleveland who will read and reflect on the stories. We’ll hear stories from people who had an abortion so they could continue school, so they could leave an abusive relationship, and so they could continue parenting the children they already have. We’ll hear abortion stories where the decision to have one was easy, and some stories where decisions are more difficult. We will hear from people all over the world, from people who had their abortions before Roe v. Wade, and from people who had their abortions at Preterm. My Abortion, My Life is changing the conversation about abortion by creating safe spaces for nuanced and respectful conversation about abortion experiences—and providing resources and tools to help get those conversations started. My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast is about listening and really hearing, it’s about helping all of us who have been silenced by stigma to find our voice, to speak about our own experiences, and to develop support for and trust in others. If you’re ready to help change the conversation, then My Abortion, My Life can help you get started. My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast is produced in conjunction with Preterm and is distributed by Liberated Syndication.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast - Episode 4: "Comfort Food and Compassion" with Genna
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12/27/18 • 19 min

Join us as we read a story from Tara in North Carolina and hear from Genna as she reflects on how Ohio policies fail to center and serve Ohio women and families. Catrina and Anna talk about self-care during the holiday season and how to center yourself when politics are getting you down. Genna offers her reflections on abortion care as healthcare and how Ohio policies need to be more reflective of people's lives.

You can read Tara's story on the My Abortion, My Life website.

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My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast - Episode 6: "We have each other" with Melissa

Episode 6: "We have each other" with Melissa

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03/11/19 • 13 min

In this episode, Melissa Madera of The Abortion Diary Podcast reads a detailed story of one woman's abortion experience and reflects on her own drive to share and sit in community with women and people who've had abortions.

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My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast - Season 2 Episode 1: "We bring our faith with us" with Gaby
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10/11/19 • 37 min

Welcome to the second season of My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast! Join us as we kick off our second season with Gaby Garcia Vera from Catholics from Choice!

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My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast - Season 2 Episode 3: "It is okay to feel everything you feel" with Ashley
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01/29/20 • 18 min

One of the most important things that abortion storytelling reveals to us is that everyone has different feelings about their abortions, and those may change over time. Our storyteller as well as our guest, Ashley from NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, remind us that it is okay to feel everything you feel about your abortion in this episode of My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast.

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My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast - Season 2 Episode 4: "The way things are right now" with Vanessa
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03/13/20 • 18 min

The next episode of Season 2 of My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast is here and talking grey areas, abortion stigma, and emotional safety. We’re so excited to welcome Vanessa Arenas as our guest and as Preterm’s new Deputy Director! In this episode, she reads a story about someone who found their decision to have an abortion challenging and complicated, even though they identify as pro-choice – something we know is true for so many. Check into this episode to hear more about self and safety, as well as a thoughtful update on self-managed abortion – an especially pertinent topic as bans increase and access decreases across the nation.

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My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast - Season 2 Episode 2: "Everybody knows somebody" with Danielle
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11/25/19 • 15 min

Welcome to the second season of My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast! In this episode, Danielle shares a story of one person's challenges in getting an abortion and the resilience we all have within us.

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My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast - Season 3 Episode 2: "Autonomy and medication abortion" with Kai
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02/04/22 • 24 min

Join us for the next episode of My Abortion, My Life: the podcast! This month’s episode features Kai, a former Preterm employee, who comes to abortion care as a doula and a community organizer. Tune in to hear Kai talk about her work at Preterm, and why access to medication abortion is so important to her. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about medication abortion, this episode is for you!

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My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast - Season 3 Episode 1: "These are my people" with Mark
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02/04/22 • 24 min

My Abortion My life is coming back for season 3! This season is going to be different from the last few - each episode will uplift the voices of Preterm's very own staff. They will feature a Preterm staff member who will talk about their role at the clinic, how working in abortion care has impacted their life, and their passions and interests as people.

We are kicking off the season with one of Preterm's doctors, Mark. Tune in to hear him talk about how he found reproductive health care as a way to address patients as whole people. In this episode, Mark talks about his views on patient and doctor dynamics and also speaks about what he does as a medical professional to help patients feel at ease. If you’ve ever been curious about what it's like to be a doctor in abortion care, this episode is for you!

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My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast - Episode 5: "Who and Whose You Are" with Elaina

Episode 5: "Who and Whose You Are" with Elaina

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01/31/19 • 17 min

In our first remotely recorded episode we're joined by Elaina Ramsey of The Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. Elaina reads a story submitted by Erin, and we talk about personal value and the impact of spiritual and religious beliefs.

A warning, this episode contains thoughts and themes of suicide.

You can find this story on our website at https://www.myabortionmylife.org/single-post/2018/10/15/I-was-fifteen-motherless

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My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast - Episode 3: "A More Human Framework" with Maria and Rachel
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11/20/18 • 16 min

Join us for the third episode of My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast. Find the stories that we read today on our website. You can find the story Maria read here, and the story Rachel read here.

Each month, we bring to life abortion stories from all over the world that take the politics out of the intimate, personal decisions people make about their lives every day. Join us as we hear from the people at the center of the debate, the people who've had abortions.

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FAQ

How many episodes does My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast have?

My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Abortion, Ohio, Cleveland, Podcasts, Relationships, Sexuality and Healthcare.

What is the most popular episode on My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast?

The episode title 'Season 3 Episode 2: "Autonomy and medication abortion" with Kai' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast?

The average episode length on My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast released?

Episodes of My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast are typically released every 43 days, 6 hours.

When was the first episode of My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast?

The first episode of My Abortion, My Life: The Podcast was released on Sep 28, 2018.

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