Gabrielle ThompsonAre you wanting to learn more about reproductive justice? Well you’ve come to the right place. This is a curated list of the best reproductive justice podcasts of 2021.
We have selected these podcasts for a variety of reasons, but they are all well worth a listen. We tried to select a variety of podcasts across the spectrum from hosts with a wide breadth of experience.
We are always keen to hear your feedback, if we have missed a podcast, Twitter us Pretty Progressive (Twitter) and we will check it out!
Best Reproductive Justice Podcasts 2021
With thanks to ListenNotes, Crunchbase, SemRush and Ahrefs for providing the data to create and rank these podcasts.
Las Doctoras Podcast
- Publisher: Las Doctoras
- Total Episodes: 42
Bringing you conversations about race, gender, sexuality, reproductive justice and more.
Black Feminist Rants
- Publisher: LaKia Williams
- Total Episodes: 25
Black Feminist Rants: Conversations on Reproductive Justice and Activism is a podcast that centers the experiences of Black women and femmes navigating social justice spaces and the world. We will cover topics within the Reproductive Justice framework and beyond. Follow BFR on Instagram @BlackFeministRants The host of Black Feminist Rants is LaKia Williams (she/her) a 21 college student from the South with extensive Reproductive Justice organizing experience. The BFR artwork was created by LaKia @_kiawilliams.
The Femtastic Podcast
- Publisher: Katie Breen
- Total Episodes: 70
Katie Breen interviews feminist activists, researchers, and advocates working to make women’s issues…well, non-issues. Katie explores issues of reproductive rights, pay equity, abortion, birth control, sex ed, paid family leave, breastfeeding, periods, reproductive healthcare, domestic violence, sexual assault, and LGBTQ issues – examining topics through the lens of intersectional feminism and reproductive justice.
The Birth Talks
- Publisher: Mai Ngo
- Total Episodes: 34
The Birth Talks is an intersectional feminist podcast on pregnancy, birth and parenting. The idea was conceived by host Mai Ngo, an Ottawa based doula and birth advocate. If you like feminism, intersectionality and reproductive justice then this podcast is for you.
The Artipoppe Podcast
- Publisher: Artipoppe
- Total Episodes: 12
In this interview series we talk to game changers and inspirational thinkers in the field of mental, physical and reproductive health, wellness, spirituality and style, social justice and politics. We ask our guests, all pioneers in their own right, how they perceive motherhood, what paradigm shift they would like to see in the world when it comes to parenthood and how to shape the world for future generations, our children. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Birth Justice Podcast NYC
- Publisher: Colored Girls Hustle
- Total Episodes: 14
The Birth Justice Podcast NYC takes a close, comprehensive and creative look at how folks in New York City experience and navigate reproductive oppression and create resilience strategies for their health and their families. Through storytelling and conversations, the Birth Justice Podcast NYC provides a space for dialogue and debate addressing one of New York City’s most pressing public health and racial justice issues: birth. Hosted by Taja Lindley, podcast episodes feature one-on-one long form interviews and conversations with advocates, organizers, historians, scholars, healers, birth workers, pregnant and parenting people, and folks of reproductive age.
Gen Z Voice
- Publisher: Gen Z Voice
- Total Episodes: 12
Gen Z Gals who dive into Reproductive Rights and Social Justice Issues with Individuals in those fields.
The Sex Agenda Podcast
- Publisher: Decolonising Contraception
- Total Episodes: 16
A podcast created by Decolonising Contraception collective, an interdisciplinary collective of Black and people of colour, working across sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Hosted by Dr Annabel Sowemimo (community sexual & reproductive health doctor) and Edem Ntumy (community engagement officer). Each episode gives a round up of sexual health news, social justice issues and focuses on the work of those addressing inequalities within our sector. Artwork created for Decolonising Contraception by Nicole Chui. Series edited by Veronique Belinga.Share your feedback on Season2 with us and help us secure funding for Season 3: https://k6h3dy9xmnz.typeform.com/to/tLIrn4GN
Tejana Feminist Talks
- Publisher: Leslie Lopez
- Total Episodes: 16
Join host Leslie Lopez as she dives deep into social justice topics, interviews young organizers, reviews books, and so much more all through a Reproductive Justice lense! Stay in the know by following the Instagram page @tftalkspodcast. This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Anchor. — Logo by: Olivia Najera (IG: prisma.liv)
The Darkest Light
- Publisher: Kanya D’Almeida
- Total Episodes: 5
Exploring the untold stories of birth and motherhood in Sri Lanka. Pushing back against stereotypes and stigmas of the “perfect mother”. Challenging dominant cultural narratives about women, labour and child-care. Questioning medical and obstetric birthing practices. Searching for grassroots reproductive justice in South Asia.
For the Love of Roe
- Publisher: Alison Case
- Total Episodes: 7
Physician and future abortion provider Alison Case travels across the country to find out more about access to abortion. What will happen in different states if Roe falls? What restrictions are currently in place? The podcast seeks the answers to these questions and bring insight to both those new to the movement for reproductive justice and veterans in the fight.
Rethinking Reproductive Health
- Publisher: Mychal Shifrah
- Total Episodes: 2
Rethinking reproductive health is a podcast by Mychal Shifrah (she/her) and Sarah Ferguson (she/they). Mychal and Sarah are both student midwives, doulas, pro-choice activists, and sex educators working in the framework of Reproductive Justice. Our podcast will cover things like birth, state sanctioned violence, self managed abortion, midwifery care, systemic racism, endometriosis, bed sharing, surrogacy, and more! We hope to shed light on issues in reproductive health, and provide information about how to feel most empowered with your care. Join us twice a month for honest, evidence based, and informed conversations.
The Space of Grace
- Publisher: Kimberly Harper
- Total Episodes: 3
The Space of Grace discusses all things related to reproductive justice and Black maternal health. Each episode features experts from around the country who share their knowledge and personal experiences with the listening audience.
Issues for Your Tissues
- Publisher: Katie Vitale
- Total Episodes: 53
Issues for Your Tissues is the definitive discourse on reproductive health and well-being. I bring news and information on reproductive justice, choice, sexuality, Texas and women around the world.
Rights & Relationships Podcast
- Publisher: Rights & Relationships Podcast
- Total Episodes: 7
Reproductive Justice Podcast
Juicy Bits
- Publisher: Taia Handlin, BTRtoday
- Total Episodes: 33
On Juicy Bits, we take a look at all things sex: how we’re doing it, why we do what we do in bed, and the politics of reproductive justice. It’s a messy, sticky landscape and we approach it with a nonjudgemental, enthusiastic attitude. Buckle in for a juicy and delectable ride down sex highway. Wear a condom.
ThePinkZone.fm
- Publisher: Ella Renne – The Pink Zone Radio
- Total Episodes: 6
Sexual health writer. Abortion doula. Amateur holistic health enthusiast. Here to talk about reproductive justice, health, and wellness. 💫
Our Bodies, Our Stories
- Publisher: RJVAYLA
- Total Episodes: 7
Within the Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities, conversations surrounding Reproductive Justice tend to be silenced or overlooked. This series is an intentional space for us to explore conversations about anything and everything as it pertains to a reproductive justice framework using an AAPI lens and our cultural understanding.
Born into This
- Publisher: Born into This
- Total Episodes: 2
Periods. Puberty. Pregnancy. Birth. Born Into This is on a mission to revolutionize our relationship to reproductive health and justice. From challenging the patriarchy to navigating night sweats, understanding our reproductive health connects us to our bodies. It influences how we see the world, how we see ourselves—and even how others see us. Simply put, this podcast is a view into our lives as moms, social entrepreneurs, and best friends who hold nothing back. We talk about all the things our world has tried to keep silent by starting with the question: What were you born into?
Cuerpa Politica
- Publisher: Dr Rachell Sanchez-Rivera and Dr Rebecca Ogden
- Total Episodes: 5
Cuerpa Politica is a podcast about reproductive health, politics and justice in Latin America, funded by the Institute of Latin American Studies and co-hosted by, Dr Rebecca Ogden, lecturer in Latin American studies at the University of Kent and Dr R. Sanchez-Rivera, Postdoctoral fellow in Sociology at the University of Cambridge. Cuerpa Politica explores reproduction in Latin America through a series of conversations with activists, practitioners, artists, and researchers working in many different contexts.
