WHAT IS A DOULA? Full-spectrum doula and community educator Jenna “JB” Brown of Love Over Fear Wellness joins Caitlin for a conversation about what a doula is, the intersection of reproductive justice and anti-capitalism, queer and trans inclusion in care systems, gender and transition work & being a doula in the online space. LOVE OVER FEAR WELLNESS AND BIRTH, LLC Jenna “JB” Brown (They/them/theirs or he/him/his) Transmasc non-binary full-spectrum doula & educator Website: https://loveo...
Nov 02, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Join our host Caitlin for PART II of her audio journals from her third trimester of pregnancy, and a conversation with her partner about their birth story and transition into parenthood. Part I is Episode 9 and can be found in our archives. RESOURCES THAT INFORMED THIS EPISODE: RAISING THEM: Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting By Kyl Myers https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/raising-them-kyl-myers/1134799521 JENNA “JB” BROWN: Queer Doula & Radical Educator Austin, TX and online https://l...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 34 min
LET’S TALK ABORTION AND EMPATHY WITH DR. DAVID L BERRY Our guest today is Dr David L Berry, founder and president of Austin Perinatal Associates. Dr Berry is fourth generation physician, father of four daughters, a true Texan, and an expert in medical and obstetric complications of pregnancy. He works with patients who have common preexisting conditions like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorder, to folks with multiple pregnancy losses, and more complex diseases such as cancer, HIV/AIDS and m...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 12
What does it mean to live in the light? In our last episode, libby spoke with us about her bipolar, experience with postpartum psychosis, and learning to live with her diagnosis. In part 2, Libby is joined by her husband Caleb and mother Ann to talk about working through hard things together as a family, the unexpected joys they found in a time of crisis, and what it means to live in the light. Learn More about World Bipolar Day: http://www.worldbipolarday.org The Motherhood Center of NY: https:...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 11
What does it mean to have bipolar? A few months postpartum with her child, Libby did not feel like herself. Many new parents experience anxiety and depression, but this was something different. After a harrowing day and sleepless night, Libby was checked into a psychiatric ward where she was diagnosed with bipolar and postpartum psychosis. This is her story of those early days, her treatment, diagnoses, and learning to live with bipolar as a part of her life going forward. This episode is releas...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Join our host Caitlin as she shares audio journals compiled over the first six months of her pregnancy. You’ll hear Caitlin learning in real time as she explores her fears, hopes, insecurities, physical changes, gender feels, her own privileges and biases, pregnancy milestones, musings on the miracle of life, partnership, and much more. BOOKS THAT INFORMED THIS EPISODE: Raising Them: Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting By Kyl Myers https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/raising-them-kyl-myers/1...
Feb 28, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 9
What is Electroconvulsive Therapy, or ECT? For some, it’s a safe and effective way to ease symptoms of clinical depression when medication isn’t enough. Join us for our conversation with Elizabeth, where they destigmatize and demystify this treatment through the lens of their own experience. Also in this episode: The relationship between mental health, emotional health, depression, and eating disorders. How to support eating and mental health. Staying accountable to your goals. Simple ways to sh...
Jan 26, 2021•37 min
A Unique First Period for a First Generation American Pirronne tells us about her upbringing as a first generation Iranian American, being the only middle eastern kid in predominantly white schools, a uniquely defining first period, and how those experiences shaped her relationship to her body and her menstrual cycle. Also in this episode: conservative Jewish ideology and practices, publicly embracing the power of your period, and not dimming your shine to make the dominant culture comfortable. ...
Dec 29, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Why is weight-inclusive care important? Molly Hennighausen first remembers engaging in disordered eating behavior at age 9. Molly discusses Health At Every Size, the racist and sexist history of BMI, their treatment experience, how doctor's treated them differently in a larger body, and how to curate their world to prevent intrusive thoughts from sneaking in. While we do discuss eating disorders, specifically bulimia and anorexia, we do not go into detailed behaviors other than defining the diag...
Dec 01, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 6
What do storytelling, the healthcare industry and HPV all have in common? For Torrie Fields, Founder and CEO of Votive Health, the personal is political. Torrie designs serious illness programs for insurance companies and healthcare providers, and has dedicated her life to helping people get what they need out of healthcare. Torrie talks with host Caitlin about how serious illness has shaped her life, work, relationships, and why cervical cancer was the best thing that ever happened to her. Also...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
What are IVF and IUI? Assisted reproductive technology is a common reality for many who are trying to conceive, though it’s rarely talked about in public, or even among one’s closest confidants. In this episode, we talk with Valérie and Jen about each step of their journeys with IUI and IVF, what to expect from the process, and how to keep self-care at the forefront when things get clinical. TAGS: IVF, IUI, Infertility, Reproductive Health, Conception, TTC, Pregnancy, Infertility Awareness, Fert...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 4
What is the difference between top surgery and mastectomy? Just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to these similar surgeries done for very different reasons. In this episode Calvin who identifies as queer and trans-masculine talks with K, a cis woman who is BRCA positive, about the differences between top surgery and mastectomy, their hysterectomy experiences, living in radically changing bodies, the power of language to other or affirm one’s identity, and so much more. Also in this episode: ...
Aug 29, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 3
What does it mean to have a BRCA mutation? When K found out that she is a carrier of a genetic mutation of the BRCA 1 gene or BRCA, which is correlated with a significant risk of breast and ovarian cancer, she opened up to her community and asked her friends for help as she underwent risk management surgery. In this candid conversation, K shares her story about learning she is BRCA positive and her physical, mental, and emotional journey with a double mastectomy with reconstruction, and hysterec...
Jul 28, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 2
What is a normal period? Are periods meant to hurt? For a decade, Gemma sought answers from medical professionals about the cause of her heavy and irregular cycles. Unsatisfied and underwhelmed with the options presented to her, Gemma took matters into her own hands. In this episode, Gemma Barry founder of the Well Woman Project discusses how her work as a menstrual mentor, herbalist, and mizan massage therapist empowers period havers to take charge of their own menstrual health. To learn more a...
Jun 30, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 1
What is TheDownThere? It's not just what's in our proverbial pants. It's a space to share personal stories. We discuss the things we don't talk mention in polite society in order to remove the stigma from talking about the things we keep hidden "down there". Visit us at thedowntherepodcast.com to learn more about our show, find a transcript of this episode, or to get in touch. Check out our Instagram thedowntherepodcast for new episode drops and fun tidbits. Thanks for listening! Xoxo TheDownThe...
Jun 30, 2020•6 min
