Navigating Abortion, Miscarriage, and Unexpected Pregnancies with Kristen Portney

Join Ailey Jolie and Kristen Portney, a psychotherapist specializing in reproductive mental health, for this episode of In This Body. Kristen shares her personal journey through multiple abortions and the psychological intricacies of her experiences, highlighting the importance of self-forgiveness and self-compassion. The conversation also covers the similarities and differences between abortion and miscarriage, while addressing the socio-political climate affecting women's reproductive rights. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Ailey and Kristen illuminate the critical need for integrating embodiment and somatics into reproductive mental health practices. We hope you enjoy the episode. They discuss In this episode: 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast01:01 Introducing Kristen Portney02:11 Kristen's Journey into Reproductive Mental Health04:53 The Intersection of Reproductive Mental Health and Embodiment08:15 Navigating Trauma and Unexpected Pregnancy22:18 Relational Aspects of Abortion39:49 Similarities and Differences Between Abortion and Miscarriage52:25 Conclusion and Upcoming OfferingsYou can read the show transcript here.To find out more about Kristen: Find: Website Follow: Instagram Explore: Post Abortion Workbook Learn more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Online CourseEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: Instagram Find: WebsiteEmail: [email protected] more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerSign up: InBodyMethodEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: [email protected]