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Oct 8, 2026 35 min

#112: Reproductive Anxiety is Affecting Your Conversations

from Equipped for Life Podcast Hosted by Emily Geiger; Rebecca Carlson, PhD

There's an incredibly important trend going on right now that's influencing your conversations, and you probably haven't even noticed! In this episode, Emily Geiger and Dr. Rebecca Carlson introduce the concept of reproductive anxiety, help define what it means, and dive into some of the research about how reproductive anxiety is affecting the people that you're engaging in dialogue with. Chapters: 0:01 Intro and a story from Emily 5:40 What is reproductive anxiety? 10:55 Factors contributing to reproductive anxiety 19:40 Generational differences (Millennials vs. Gen Z) 23:30 Four factors driving "reproductive paralysis" Related Links: EFL #111 When Not to be Open Minded EFL#110 What if I Can't Express Compassion? The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Why 75% of Gen-Z Women Are Secretly Terrified of Getting Pregnant Progressives Can't Bear Pregnancy Reproductive Anxiety Disorder (RAD): The Complete Framework How Climate Change Impacts Decisions to Have Children (Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health) Climate change, mental health, and reproductive decision-making: A systematic review Note: The University College London Study that Emily refers to is no longer available online. Equal Rights Institute Website Equal Rights Institute Blog Equipped for Life Academy Equipped for Life Course Sidewalk Counseling Masterclass

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