EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 30 MIN
She Was a Midwife. Now She's Exposing the System That Betrayed Women
from Beyond Diagnosis · host Rita De Michele
What happens when women are denied control over their own bodies? Rita De Michele speaks with former midwife and author Brigid Carrick about 1970s Ireland, when contraception was illegal and women were expected to endure pregnancy, poverty, silence, and shame. Through the story behind The Belfast Express, this conversation explores women’s health, body autonomy, reproductive rights, religious control, and why the fight for choice still matters today👉OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LOVE:Personal Health Stories Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPWqe65wwFNMijHdlmM7Mt5GQnHWX2l7🔗CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.brigidcarrick.com/https://www.facebook.com/brigidcarrickhttps://www.instagram.com/brigid_carrickWelcome to Beyond Diagnosis, a podcast that will raise your awareness, strengthen your decision-making, and amplify your voice for Alternative practices, so you can take back control of your health. By subscribing, you will gain access to content for people who have long-term health issues and connect with functional, wellbeing and mindset professionals. 👩💻FIND OUT MORE Rita De Michele is a Health Advocate & Podcast Host Beyond Diagnosis is a platform that facilitates a connection between your health condition and a holistic practitionerWatch the episode on the Beyond Diagnosis YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/vXzPi2oS6ig📲SAY HI ON SOCIALS:Website: https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritademicheleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-de-michele-health-advocate-74a408109/Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/beyonddiagnosis_app/⚕️Medical Disclaimer: https://shorturl.at/xpjZ2
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What happens when women are denied control over their own bodies? Rita De Michele speaks with former midwife and author Brigid Carrick about 1970s Ireland, when contraception was illegal and women were expected to endure pregnancy, poverty, silence, and shame. Through the story behind The Belfast Express, this conversation explores women’s health, body autonomy, reproductive rights, religious control, and why the fight for choice still matters today 👉OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LOVE: Perso...
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