Season 3 Episode 1: "These are my people" with Mark

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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Season 2 Episode 4: "The way things are right now" with Vanessa

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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Season 3 Episode 2: "Autonomy and medication abortion" with Kai

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!