Abortion Stories: Aleks, Midwife & Mother of 1

FromUnder the Hood

Start listening View podcast show

Abortion Stories: Aleks, Midwife & Mother of 1

FromUnder the Hood

ratings:

Length:

20 minutes

Released:

Oct 8, 2019

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Under The Hood Co-Host Aleks tells the story of an unwanted pregnancy in her early 20’s that challenged her long-held pro-life beliefs. This is episode 2 in our abortion story series as part of our Radical Empathy Campaign.

Released:

Oct 8, 2019

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (49)

Under the Hood is pulling back the curtain and unpacking the mystery around womanHOOD, sisterHOOD, motherHOOD. Join Patti, Aleks, and Chelsea as they take a deep dive into the topics you wish you knew more about, the topics you want to share with your daughters, and the things you want the men in your life to know.

Skip carousel

Let's Go: Under the Hood is pulling back the curtain and unpacking the mystery around womanHOOD, sisterHOOD, motherHOOD. Join Patti and Aleks as they take a deep dive into the topics you wish you knew more about, the topics you want to share with your... by Under the Hood
2 min listen
The Pill, Part One: Shrinking ovaries, “withdrawal bleeds” instead of periods, and all the symptoms and side effects your doctor never told you about hormonal birth control. Patti and Aleks dive in deep with , author of . In Part 1 of this... by Under the Hood
25 min listen
Ask the Midwife: Conception Control: Patti and Chelsea sit down with Aleks to get a midwife's perspective on some of the topics we've been taking Under the Hood. We're talking "conception control" options, what kinds of contraception we've all tried, and the power of knowing how your... by Under the Hood
43 min listen
Puberty Party: What would the world look like if we taught girls about how their bodies work from a young age? Celebrated their transition from girlhood into womanhood? And gave them an actual sex education? Could we fix the fear, shame, and misunderstanding before... by Under the Hood
52 min listen
#ListentoBlackWomen: The maternal and infant health crisis for women of color by Under the Hood
51 min listen
Closing The Pleasure Gap: Patti and Aleks sit down with CEO and Co-Founder of Dame Products, Alex Fine, to talk about the relationship between meditation and masturbation, packaged sexuality, and what presence in our own experience of pleasure can do for us. It's more than you... by Under the Hood
59 min listen
"Why are we doing this? She could have pushed." Desiree's Story: This is the story of Desiree. She is 34 weeks pregnant and every day she doesn't give birth is a risk. Desiree has placenta percreta, a life-threatening condition where her placenta has grown through her uterus, threatening other organs. Join us... by Under the Hood
33 min listen
Something biological happened... Mary Beth's story: In the second of our Story Episodes, we sat down with Mary Beth LaRue to talk about the unplanned, but beautiful outcome, of her struggle with infertility. She reminds us all that there are many paths to motherhood and that even if we don’t... by Under the Hood
28 min listen
The Big O: Orgasms, your clitoris and the other things that you didn't hear about in sex ed class. Patti and Aleks have a no-holds barred conversation with , author of and , director of the upcoming movie . They discuss the... by Under the Hood
44 min listen
The Pill, Part Two: We continue our conversation with , author of . In this episode we’re diving in a bit deeper to talk about the “Pro Period Movement”, moon cycle circles, and conforming to the male mold in, well, everything. We talked with Holly... by Under the Hood
24 min listen
The Fifth Vital Sign: What you should know about your hormonal cycle, why it should be considered a fifth vital sign, and the implications of teaching women and girls not to trust their bodies. This week we’re talking with Kelsey Knight and Emily Varnam, founders of , an... by Under the Hood
48 min listen
The Myth of Control: Dr. Britta Bushnell holds a doctorate in mythological studies and studies the ways we wrap ourselves in stories and myth to understand who we are. She is a storyteller, a listener, and a communication guide, and she applies these skills in her work as... by Under the Hood
43 min listen
Thom Knoles II: Mothers Elevating Consciousness: How can women have a self-empowering birth experience? Vedic Meditation master Thom Knoles discussed empowerment around the birth and labor and explains the importance of mothers in raising global consciousness. by Under the Hood
40 min listen
Conscious Conception: What does it mean to “feed your fertility?” And how exactly does acupuncture and Chinese Medicine relate to getting pregnant? This week we sat down with the ever grounded Laura Erlich, founder and clinic director of Mother Nurture Wellness... by Under the Hood
50 min listen
Don't Bleep Birth!: G-strings. Guts and gore. A patient cut open on an operating table. All were acceptable in the eyes of Instagram, Facebook, and their millions of users, but images of birth? Not allowed. Too "unpleasant." Katie Vigos was brave enough to ask, WHY? When... by Under the Hood
41 min listen
Pelvic Floor Breathing Exercise: Listen in as Heather guides you in identifying the muscles surrounding your pelvic floor and how to synchronize your breath. by Under the Hood
5 min listen
VAGINA!: Dr. Carrie Jones is functional medicine women's health and hormone doctor who talks with us this week about basic vaginal health, the anatomy of the vagina, the relationship between our gut and our vagina, endocrine disruptors and hormone... by Under the Hood
48 min listen
Rosé Roundtable - The Sex Ed Edition: BONUS! This is our first installment of a new series on Under the Hood that we're calling the Rosé Roundtable. We're taking the topics we've covered on UTH and bringing them to real women to hear about their personal experiences in womanHood. In this... by Under the Hood
38 min listen
Man-Doula: We're sitting down with the Dude-la himself, Dr. Elliot Berlin and talking about more than just cracking backs. Dr. Berlin has made a name for himself here in LA as the go-to chiropractor for pregnant women. He's been known to help flip a baby or two... by Under the Hood
38 min listen
The Smart Tampon: This week we are speaking with Ridhi Tariyal, a scientist, innovator, and crusader for women’s health. The company she co founded, Nextgen Jane, created the Smart Tampon, a device that will assist in collecting data in order to earlier diagnose... by Under the Hood
33 min listen
Katya Mosely: Acupuncture and Pregnancy: How does Chinese medicine and acupuncture view and treat the pregnant body? We are back with part II of our conversation with Spirit Gate Acupuncture and Wellness founder Katya Mosely, who this week sheds light on the energetic imbalances... by Under the Hood
25 min listen
A Look Back At Under The Hood Season 1: We did it! Season One of Under the Hood is complete. We're taking a quick break to celebrate and of course tape new episodes for Season Two. But we wanted to share this look back at Season One that we taped after an year-end dinner. And wine was... by Under the Hood
67 min listen
Like A Mother: Angela Garbes: A special live recording! by Under the Hood
42 min listen
The Indomitable Ricki Lake: Patti and Aleks are sitting down with our favorite advocate for choice, Ricki Lake. You may know Lake from her years as a television host, but her truest passion and calling for the last decade has been as a curious advocate for women’s reproductive... by Under the Hood
40 min listen
WMN Gather!: We’re back! And what better way to launch our second season than with the lovely Paula Mallis, founder of WMN Space - a conscious space for women to gather in service to their own healing. Hosts Patti and Aleks dig into the power created when... by Under the Hood
38 min listen
Thom Knoles Part I: Stress and Pregnancy: Vedic meditation master Thom Knoles discusses stress, ways to combat it, and the effect that it can have during pregnancy. Whether you are a mother, pregnant, or neither, you will find something in this conversation that you can relate to. by Under the Hood
29 min listen
Motherhood and Identity: How does becoming a mother change your identity? How can you deal with the guilt that can arise when making space for yourself after childbirth? Listen in as Marriage and Family Therapist Jaimi Brooks, along with Under the Hood’s executive producer... by Under the Hood
45 min listen
The Case for Birth Workers: This week, we are speaking to Katy Kozhimannil an expert in public health policy and its impact on pregnancy and childbirth. She has advocated tirelessly on behalf of birth workers to ensure that their services are available to pregnant women... by Under the Hood
35 min listen
Rosé Roundtable - On The Fence: Our roundtable is back for a chat about what it means to be 'on the fence' in choosing whether or not to have a child. Many of us are waiting longer and longer before starting our families, which in some ways makes the decision even more loaded. In... by Under the Hood
25 min listen
The Power of Storytelling: Documentary filmmaker Clancy McCarty has traveled around the world on behalf of Every Mother Counts, and organization working to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for women everywhere. Listen in to hear about the women she's encountered... by Under the Hood
33 min listen

More Episodes from Under the Hood

Skip carousel

Parenting Under Quarantine: Rainbow Rosenbloom is a Waldorf educator and the founder of Live Education!, where he consults on and creates engaging curriculum for children of all ages. Listen in as he and Midwife Aleks discuss the effects of the pandemic on children and how best... by Under the Hood
39 min listen
Birth in the Time of Covid-19: We're back with a special episode to help you navigate pregnancy, labor, and postpartum in the middle of the current pandemic. Midwife Aleks and Executive Producer Chelsea weigh in on changing birth plans and how to care for yourself and your... by Under the Hood
35 min listen
A Lookback at Under the Hood Season 2: From pelvic floor health to the mythology of birth stories to abortion doulas, we covered a whole gamut of topics in season 2. Listen in as the Under the Hood team discusses the highlights and stories behind the episodes and what lays ahead. by Under the Hood
49 min listen
The State of Women's Health: There is no better guest than Aviva Romm, physician, midwife, herbalist, and author as our final interview of season 2. Listen in as Aleks, Patti, and Aviva discuss the current state of women’s health, where we are headed, and how far we’ve... by Under the Hood
48 min listen
Postpartum Story: The Fourth Trimester Up Close: Executive Producer Chelsea and her husband David share an intimate conversation between them about the months following the birth of their daughter. Our last episode with Kimberly Johnson covered practical steps you can take to plan for a fulfilling... by Under the Hood
34 min listen
The Fourth Trimester: Postpartum health expert Kimberly Johnson has laid out a system of support to help new mothers take care of themselves following birth. Under the Hood's Patti and Aleks spoke to her at a live event at Hatch in Los Angeles a few months back. From... by Under the Hood
45 min listen
Everything You Didn't Know About Your Lymphatic System: Lymphedema Therapist Lisa Levitt Gainsley describes the body's Lymphatic System as the great recycling system, helping to clean out the waste product that gets accumulated in your body's tissue. Lymphatic massage, whether done by a therapist or... by Under the Hood
40 min listen
Birth as a Rite of Passage: The process of giving birth, with its challenges and joys, can be compared to a microcosm of life itself. In this episode with Dr. Britta Bushnell, Patti and Aleks discuss the idea of birth as a rite of passage for those on the journey... by Under the Hood
46 min listen
Katya Mosely: Acupuncture and Pregnancy: How does Chinese medicine and acupuncture view and treat the pregnant body? We are back with part II of our conversation with Spirit Gate Acupuncture and Wellness founder Katya Mosely, who this week sheds light on the energetic imbalances... by Under the Hood
25 min listen
Katya Mosely: Loss & Motherhood: Founder of Spirit Gate Acupuncture and Wellness, Katya Mosely has built her career on caring for the body and spirit of mothers during all stages of pregnancy. In this episode, she shares her own personal story about pregnancy loss and how it has... by Under the Hood
37 min listen
Nutrition During Pregnancy: A Midwife’s Perspective: Listen in as our very own host, Midwife Aleksandra Evanguelidi, talks about what you should be eating during pregnancy. From proteins to fats to raw food and alcohol, Aleks breaks down what the standard guidelines say and how your body will... by Under the Hood
53 min listen
The Power of Storytelling: Documentary filmmaker Clancy McCarty has traveled around the world on behalf of Every Mother Counts, and organization working to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for women everywhere. Listen in to hear about the women she's encountered... by Under the Hood
33 min listen
Abortion Stories: Anonymous, Mother of 1: So often, abortions are spoken about in the context of “unwanted” pregnancies. In this episode, our storyteller terminated a very much wanted pregnancy after receiving devastating test results. This is our 5th and final episode in our abortion... by Under the Hood
25 min listen
Abortion Stories: Solange, Age 23, Abortion Access Activist: Solange, who experienced an unwanted pregnancy while studying, was directed to mental health services rather than an appropriate abortion provider. She discusses how stigma results in subpar health care for women, especially when it comes to... by Under the Hood
21 min listen
Abortion Stories: Catalina, Age 30: Despite living in NYC and making a comfortable living, Catalina still struggled with the process of finding a compassionate abortion provider. This is episode 3 in our abortion story series as part of our Radical Empathy Campaign. by Under the Hood
21 min listen
Abortion Stories: Terri, Age 56: Terri was 15 when she chose to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. Listen in as she shares her story for the very first time in Episode 1 of our abortion story series as part of our Radical Empathy Campaign. by Under the Hood
21 min listen
Introducing: Abortion Stories: We are introducing a special series here on Under The Hood. Next week, we will be publishing 5 episodes, each of a woman telling the story of her abortion. Listen in as EP Chelsea explains the motivation behind this series and UTH's new Radical... by Under the Hood
4 min listen
Radical Empathy: UTH sits down with Molly Gaebe, an abortion doula and abortion access activist. She talks about her work assisting women through the abortion process and explains how a little empathy can go a long way. by Under the Hood
38 min listen
Aleks on The World Needs a Witch: Listen in as Under The Hood co-host Aleks makes a guest appearance on The World Needs a Witch, a podcast about mysticism, activism and how wild women can push equality and empowerment by exploring witchcraft in the past and present and across... by Under the Hood
34 min listen
Thom Knoles II: Mothers Elevating Consciousness: How can women have a self-empowering birth experience? Vedic Meditation master Thom Knoles discussed empowerment around the birth and labor and explains the importance of mothers in raising global consciousness. by Under the Hood
40 min listen
Thom Knoles Part I: Stress and Pregnancy: Vedic meditation master Thom Knoles discusses stress, ways to combat it, and the effect that it can have during pregnancy. Whether you are a mother, pregnant, or neither, you will find something in this conversation that you can relate to. by Under the Hood
29 min listen
Motherhood and Identity: How does becoming a mother change your identity? How can you deal with the guilt that can arise when making space for yourself after childbirth? Listen in as Marriage and Family Therapist Jaimi Brooks, along with Under the Hood’s executive producer... by Under the Hood
45 min listen
Pelvic Floor Breathing Exercise: Listen in as Heather guides you in identifying the muscles surrounding your pelvic floor and how to synchronize your breath. by Under the Hood
5 min listen
All About the Pelvic Floor: Have you ever sneezed, laughed too hard, or jumped on a trampoline and had a bit of pee come out? Guess what: It’s all related to your pelvic floor. Thankfully Patti and Aleks sat down this week with Heather Jeffcoat, a Doctor of Physical Therapy... by Under the Hood
39 min listen
The Indomitable Ricki Lake: Patti and Aleks are sitting down with our favorite advocate for choice, Ricki Lake. You may know Lake from her years as a television host, but her truest passion and calling for the last decade has been as a curious advocate for women’s reproductive... by Under the Hood
40 min listen
The Smart Tampon: This week we are speaking with Ridhi Tariyal, a scientist, innovator, and crusader for women’s health. The company she co founded, Nextgen Jane, created the Smart Tampon, a device that will assist in collecting data in order to earlier diagnose... by Under the Hood
33 min listen
The Case for Birth Workers: This week, we are speaking to Katy Kozhimannil an expert in public health policy and its impact on pregnancy and childbirth. She has advocated tirelessly on behalf of birth workers to ensure that their services are available to pregnant women... by Under the Hood
35 min listen
WMN Gather!: We’re back! And what better way to launch our second season than with the lovely Paula Mallis, founder of WMN Space - a conscious space for women to gather in service to their own healing. Hosts Patti and Aleks dig into the power created when... by Under the Hood
38 min listen
Rosé Roundtable - On The Fence: Our roundtable is back for a chat about what it means to be 'on the fence' in choosing whether or not to have a child. Many of us are waiting longer and longer before starting our families, which in some ways makes the decision even more loaded. In... by Under the Hood
25 min listen
Rosé Roundtable - The Sex Ed Edition: BONUS! This is our first installment of a new series on Under the Hood that we're calling the Rosé Roundtable. We're taking the topics we've covered on UTH and bringing them to real women to hear about their personal experiences in womanHood. In this... by Under the Hood
38 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Abortion Stories: Aleks, Midwife & Mother of 1

Abortion Stories: Aleks, Midwife & Mother of 1

Description

Titles in the series (49)

More Episodes from Under the Hood