219. The Business of Birth Control with Abby Epstein

Today’s guest is award-winning documentary filmmaker, Abby Epstein. Abby has directed a number of eye-opening documentaries, alongside executive producer, Ricki Lake. Two of her most notable films are The Business of Being Born, and The Business of Birth Control which are aimed to educate and empower women–and expecting families–to make informed medical decisions. In this episode, Samantha and Abby discuss in length, the driving forces behind the creation of The Business of Birth Control, as well as some of the backlash the film has received. 

In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:

• The inspiration + main elements of “The Business of Birth Control”
• Decoding the criticism Abby’s films have received  
• Exploring the racist roots of birth control 
• Understanding the interest in alternative medicine amongst millennials 
• The power behind educating women about their bodies 

This show is sponsored by:

• Organifi | Go to organifishop.com/wellnesswitch and save 20% off with code “WELLNESSWITCH”
• Canprev | Go to canprev.ca for all your magnesium needs

Resources:

• Business of Films | Go to Our Films | BOBB Films and save 50% off all screening options with code “WELLNESSWITCH” 
• Masterclass | Go to More Business of Birth Control and save 50% off the Annual Plan  

Where to find Abby:

• Website: www.thebusinessof.life
• Facebook: The Business of Birth Control
• Instagram: @businessofbirthcontrol @abbyepsteinxoxo @rickilake 

Where to find Samantha:

• Instagram: @holisticwellnesswitch
• Website: holisticwellness.ca
• YouTube: Samantha Gladish
• Facebook: Holistic Wellness Foodie

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions