The HisTerical Society Feminist Podcast

Mindy was raised Jehovah's Witness and survived only to later find as an adult her mega-church in Texas turned QAnon.  She shares the story of how she got out and saw the light both times, as well as tips for those with loved ones who are still in a cult on how to reach them and help them out.  #QAnon #IGotOutResources: Dr. Hassan's Cult Center: https://freedomofmind.com/Jim Stewartson's X: https://x.com/jimstewartsonDave Troy's X: https://x.com/davetroy

Lori B. is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience at leading companies like NVIDIA, Logitech, and Cisco Systems, Inc. Passionate about the transformative power of strategic group purchasing, she believes in leveraging collective resources to create meaningful impact. Her expertise lies in driving efficiency, fostering collaboration, and aligning spending with values. Lori's dedication to thoughtful procurement empowers people to achieve both financial, ethical and political goals.Lori's Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/spendsmart/More about OVA RE-Action with The HisTerical Society:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/ova-re-action/

Introducing OVA RE-Action by The HisTerical Society!  Let's come together as part of the resistance and build out a community of women and allies to fight back against the patriarchy and 45/7's Project 2025 agenda!  We need to stick together, so we will start monthly Zoom calls on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  Also, we have started an online forum where we can share information and resources to help each other out in these trying times.  Sign up for the monthly calls here:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/ova-re-action/OVA RE-Action online forum:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/forums/forum/ova-reaction/

Link to Stephen Spoonaware's theory:  https://spoutible.com/thread/37794013Link to Petition to demand recounts:  https://chng.it/xQf6qfZsCxBonus video from MeidasTouch that puts this whole thing in context with Elon being in on the plot to steal America!  https://youtu.be/oRyo3ZqrnKs?si=v0WAlJrPKdpvM-n4

Our Turn the Muthas Out' crowdfunding campaign is live!  Help us deploy election ads to help the abortion measures pass in 10 different states this November!  Women in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, South Dakota are counting on our support to take back their reproductive rights!  Please donate today and help us help!  For more information or to donate today check out www.thehistericalsociety.us  #abortionelectionads #weaponizecitizensunited #Protectabortionrights #restoreabortionrights 

Filmmaker Dorothy Fadiman joins the podcast to discuss her pro-choice documentary film series, Choice at Risk, which contains 3 docs made about the pre-Roe era of back-alley abortion.  We also discuss with her social media manager, Hannah Latimer Snell, how they are repurposing clips from the films to address current issues in states with abortion bans and abortion ballot measures ahead of the election.  Their messages promote awareness and encourage people to register and vote in the upcoming election.  Watch the Choice at Risk films at https://www.abortionfilms-choiceatris...Follow their social media posts @choiceatrisk on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and look for their posts on Reddit.  #Abortiondocumentary #Prochoicefilm #ChoiceatRisk #ConcentricMedia #DorothyFadimanFilms #roevwadeoverturned #Backalleyabortion

Varuni Sinha joins us to discuss her newly released memoir, 'Golden Handcuffs:  An Immigrants Pursuit of Happiness'..  She shares her struggle to assimilate in the US as the spouse of an immigrant with an H1-B visa but very limited autonomy of her own.  Her journey to persevere through a dark time of depression and questioning her own self worth can inspire hope in anyone struggling to find purpose in life.  Varuni Sinha is a New York City-based writer and multimedia producer. She has written for The Post and Courier, Time Out New York, and created 360-degree campaigns for global brands such as Yamaha and Panasonic. A former guest lecturer at the University of Delhi, she taught “Race and Politics Through Literature” and wrote a dissertation on the history of Indian comic superheroes, tracing their origin story to Hindu gods and their American cousins. Her paintings have been displayed in solo and group exhibitions in galleries across India. Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant's Pursuit of Happiness is available on her website: varunisinha.com, on Amazon, Ingram and Barnes and Noble. 

Lynn Tang joins us to discuss her new film, 'On Matriarchy Lake', which is based on a true story from real-life matriarchal society Mosuo, which still exists today in China.  Women are in charge in these societies, of which there are 8 in the world, totaling 8 million people!  Learn more about these "queendom" societies, the film, and Lynn's plans to form a matriarchal society here in the United States!  Don't miss this one!On Matriachy Lake trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20DIoO6nTKM and facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OnMatriachyLakeMore about The United Matriachy Nations:  https://UMN.stculture.org,and the UMN facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083571872398One of several articles on Mosuo matriarchal society https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/apr/01/the-kingdom-of-women-the-tibetan-tribe-where-a-man-is-never-the-boss

Allison and Pamela discuss the filming of the pro-choice comedy web series Pyrrha & Pandora, and the excitement around the finale.  They disclose the big plans for this Roevember to crowdfund election ads for the abortion initiatives that will be on the ballot in several states.  Turn the Muthas Out is the campaign - learn more and donate here:  www.thehistericalsociety.usWatch all the episodes as they are released on our website:  https://thehistericalsociety.com/pyrrha-pandora/#roevemberiscoming #feministcomedy #Thehistericalsociety #PyrrhaandPandora 

We discuss male tendencies that hold women back with Jeremy Stockdale, Owner of Ylead, gender ally, and originator of the "Smash the Patriarchy" Wednesday posts on LinkedIn.  We discuss the various Man- terms and tendencies that Men have adopted due to societal pressures.  We learn why they affect women in a negative way in the workplace, but also in family and other relationships.  It's so refreshing to hear a man acknowledge these inequitable male tendencies.  And his British accent doesn't hurt either!  ;)He shares a wealth of great tips and recommendations:  Book links:  Everyday Sexism by Laura Bates https://everydaysexism.com/; Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez https://carolinecriadoperez.com/book/invisible-women/; The Authority Gap by Mary Ann Sieghart https://www.maryannsieghart.com/the-authority-gap/; Mansplaining Flowchart by Kim Goodwin https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180727-mansplaining-explained-in-one-chart; Good Guys by David Smith and Brad Johnson https://www.workplaceallies.com/books/goodguys; https://www.tokenman.org/

Join Eileen Tull and I as we take a tour of abortion depiction in film over several decades.  From Fast Times to the Alien franchise, we cover the most prominent films and discuss how the topic has evolved over time.  Interesting to see how Eileen and my perspectives differ, as we represent two generations with distinct backgrounds and frames of reference.  Eileen Tull is a theatremaker, writer, and arts educator based in Chicago. Her work has been seen all over the country including the San Francisco Fringe, Minnesota Fringe, United Solo Festival, and various One Minute Play Festivals. In Chicago she has worked with Theatre Wit, Factory Theatre, Broken Nose, You're Being Ridiculous, Whiskey Radio Hour, and Sappho's Salon, a multidisciplinary variety show that she co-hosted from 2015-2020. She is the founder of Fat Theatre Project, a new creative collective that tells stories by/ about/with fat people.  https://eileentull.com/#AbortioninFilm #ProChoiceFilms #EileenTull #FeministPodcast #TheHisTericalSociety 

Kortenay Gardiner joins the podcast to discuss the importance of education and being exposed to people from different cultures and backgrounds to give you a more open and worldly perspective.  We also touch on Black History Month and ahead of the election we share tips on how to stay vigilant amid the barrage of misinformation that will be coming our way.  Check out this first episode with recurring guest Kortenay as we have a lot to talk about!  :)https://www.linkedin.com/in/kortenay/#CombatMisInformation #TheHisTericalSociety #BlackHistoryMonth #Education #OpenYourMind #CriticalThinking

In this episode of The HisTerical Society Feminist Podcast, Kistein Monkhouse of Patient Orator walks us through the various reasons maternal mortality is such a crisis in the United States.  We discuss issues with implicit bias in the healthcare system and how that can negatively affect health outcomes for women, especially people of color and low income.  Kistein reminds us that since we all know our bodies better than anyone, we may need to push back on health care professionals if we feel we aren't being heard. Her company, Patient Orator is working to facilitate better communication between patients and their doctor.  For more information on Patient Orator:  https://patientorator.com/#implicitbias #patientorator #knowyourbody #feministpodcast #thehistericalsociety

Mifepristone and Misoprostol are the two medications used for self-managed, also known as medical abortion.  Nancy Cárdenas Peña, Campaign Director of Abortion On Our Own Terms, joins in a discussion on self-managed abortion, how effective it is, and the myths and disinformation that the anti-abortion side perpetuates.  We set the record straight here and provide hope and resources that can help those in need.  Nancy also highlights the additional barriers that those from restrictive states must overcome to get healthcare in areas like the Rio Grande Valley along the border of Texas.  But abortion pills are an excellent option, and are still currently available in the United States..  for now...  The Supreme Court will weigh in on the case to remove one of the pills from the market later this year. Abortion On Our Own Terms has lots of resources and guidance for those in need: https://abortiononourownterms.org/about-us/  For Abortion Pills in every state:  https://www.plancpills.org/

In this episode, we meet Filmmaker and Creator Octavia Ethridge of Her Majesty Productions.  What fun we had discussing Octavia's dystopian world for her upcoming web series, THE MATRIARCH.  The series takes place in a woman's world where men fight for equality.  What crime are you willing to commit for justice? In a world where matriarchy reigns supreme and Queer is standard;  Men strive for equality, while "Bitty", the Globe's leading tech giant, faces a major shift in its leadership hierarchy.  Trust me, you will want to hear more about The Matriarch..  Join us in this Sci-Fi world we all should get to live in..  :)  Check out the trailer:  https://youtu.be/StqM6vMxvwk?si=I-2QD55p_Cn_nEhI#thematriarch #feministseries #hermajestyproductions #womeninfilm

Happy New Year HisTerical Society!  Let’s kick off 2024 with a bit of optimistic abortion legal strategy with Emma Lee from Smishmortion101!  In this episode, Emma walks us through the GOP’s long game attack on abortion rights, and strategizes about how we can beat them at their own game with legal strategy.  She pokes holes in the legal exceptions for rape and incest and argues that litigation is the best way to challenge the legislatures authoritarian threats against new constitutional protections on abortion.    She lays out several potential arguments to strengthen abortion rights protections in the wake of Roe.  Learn about the issues and grab onto a glimmer of hope that warriors like Emma are fighting for us on our side.  Follow her Instagram: @smishmortion101 for all her legal analysis!  #abortionrights #fetalpersonhood #involuntaryservitude #abortionishealthcare #feministpodcast #LindaCoffeeEnergy #GileadhasArrived 

Get ready to take action in 2024 for the November election!  Missy McGinnes, Director of Distributed Organizing from Red, Wine & Blue joins us to discuss their new platform, TroubleNation.  This user-friendly website connects local like-minded people together to commiserate, organize, and take action against extremism.  We also discuss the Ohio election to codify Abortion Rights into their state constitution.. overcoming the GOP's many roadblocks in a major victory!Get inspired to find your people and head to their website for all the tools you need to make 2024 the year you take action and fight back!   #redwineandblue #feministpodcast #suburbanwomen #womenagainstextremismhttps://redwine.blue/troublenation/https://redwine.blue/

The Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights are back in the Second Part of our conversation to discuss their Reproductive Options Exist program (R.O.E.), which promotes awareness about anti-abortion centers and their deceitful tactics.  We also give some ideas for how to approach abortion in conversation with people who may not agree with you, and inspiration to speak out more about the need for abortion in healthcare.  For more about GRR!'s ROE program:  https://grandmothersforreproductiverights.org/exposing-anti-abortion-clinics/ or email [email protected]

Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights (aka GRR!) members Elayne Richard (Education Coordinator) and Sarah Thompson (Storyteller and Board Member) join the podcast.  Founded by women who grew up in the 50s, 60s, and early 70s when women in this country had little or no access to birth control, GRR! continues to fight for abortion access.  These two wonderful GRR! representatives joined the podcast for a spirited discussion about abortion activism then and now.  We discuss the various programs that GRR! supports for education, awareness, and political activism around Reproductive Justice. This can't miss episode features wisdom and experience for the ages and a discussion of how the abortion access landscape has evolved over time and geography.  For more information about GRR! https://grandmothersforreproductiverights.org/#grandmasknowbest #reproductivejustice #abortionishealthcare #mybodymychoice 

In the second half of our conversation, Dr. Taylor and I delve deeper into how racism and societal oppression affects abortion access and mistrust by healthcare professionals in general.  We also discuss religious objections to abortion and how to overcome guilt and feel comfortable with one's choices.   We end with lots of ways each of us can take action today to support the Reproductive Justice movement.  One of which is getting Dr. Taylor's book, Undue Burden:  https://bookshop.org/a/95264/9781642256598Or by donating to Dr. Taylor's nonprofit:  https://desertstarfp.org/get-involved/donate/#ReproductiveJustice #AbortionIsHealthcare 

Dr. DeShawn Taylor joins the podcast to discuss her book Undue Burden: A Black, Woman Physician on Being Christian and Pro-Abortion in the Reproductive Justice Movement.   In this first half of our conversation, Dr. DeShawn helps us deconstruct some of the societal myths that we have been burdened with over time with facts as well as her experience providing abortion care over the years.  We discuss how pro-choice rhetoric does not advance our needs, but rather perpetuates the stigma that surrounds abortion that we have been spoon-fed by white christian patriarchy.  She explains the Reproductive Justice Movement and how it provides a more comprehensive framework for a healthy society.    Listen as she takes ME through her deconstruction process with my OWN internalized narrative about my OWN abortion.  It's like a mini-therapy session.. she really helped me release some of my own shame that I didn't even realize was bottled up!  For more information about Dr. Taylor's clinic:  www.desertstarfp.com; Her non-profit for tax-deductible donations:  www.desertstarfp.org; or for consulting/political activism:  www.healthjusticmd.netUndue Burden is available where all books are sold.  Here is the Amazon link:  https://a.co/d/46sgHm2

Andrea Gallegos now runs the Alamo Women's Clinics of Albuquerque and Illinois after physically relocating clinics from RED states Oklahoma and Texas last year.  She shares the pivot story so they can continue to help people in need, and explains how the landscape differs in states with abortion protections.  Links to her clinic's website:  https://alamowomensclinic.com/

Rev. Deneen Robinson is a State Policy Strategist with RH Impact, fka National Birth Equity Collaborative.  She is also a pastor at Unitarian Universalist Church of OakCliff in the Dallas, TX area.  In this episode, we get an update of what it's like to be pregnant in Texas in this Dobbs reality.  We also discuss the need to stop working in silos and to work across all progressive issues especially if we want to protect other rights that are under threat since the loss of Roe v Wade.  https://birthequity.org/

We chat with male allies Ted, Chuck and Lee about misogyny, fascism, racism and toxic masculinity..  all in under 30 minutes!  Phew..  

Part 2 of the behind the scenes peek into the production of the award-winning pro-choice documentary WE'RE NOT GOING BACK!, which was filmed in the Summer of 2022, before and just after Roe v Wade was overturned.  We discuss the production timeline and topics that came up that we would like to cover further in future podcast episodes.  

Peek behind the scenes into the production of the award-winning pro-choice documentary WE'RE NOT GOING BACK!, which was filmed in the Summer of 2022, before and just after Roe v Wade was overturned.