A Vague Knowledge of EverythingExplicit

by Rosemary Cusson-O'Brien and Hope Collins

A conversational podcast which talks about a different topic every week that we only had a vague knowledge of before. From the CDC, to the Electoral College, to the difference between Polygamy and Polyamory, we aim to learn as much as possible about the world around us.

Podcast episodes

  • Induction Part 2: Birth Story

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    Induction Part 2: Birth Story

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    In this episode, Rosy breaks down the story of the birth of her daughter. This is for all the people out there who want to hear more about the process of birth than "It's a miracle" and "It's all worth it in the end!" We talk about how her induction worked, some gory details about childbirth, the part Rosy hated most (surprise, it came after the baby arrived), and how, yes, it was all worth it in the end. If you are expecting, or expecting to be expecting at some point, this may be a worthwhile listen.

  • Labor Induction: Natural and Medical Methods

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    Labor Induction: Natural and Medical Methods

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    Rosy just had her baby, and she wants to talk about induction! In this episode, we discuss many methods that induce labor, or claim to. From pineapple and red raspberry leaf tea to Cervidil and Pitocin, we cover the way that labor is induced in the hospital, as well as the many ways people try to induce labor at home.

  • What's it Like to Get an IUD? Hope Explains it All!

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    What's it Like to Get an IUD? Hope Explains it All!

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    In this episode, Hope tells us the stories of getting each of her IUDs. What it's supposed to be like, what it was like for her, and why it's still her preferred method of birth control!

  • Pregnancy Part 3: Free Stuff for Pregnant People! Plus a Small Rant

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    Pregnancy Part 3: Free Stuff for Pregnant People! Plus a Small Rant

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    Surprise! You can get free stuff for being pregnant! In this episode, we mostly talk about free welcome boxes connected to registries, how to get a free pump, should you need or want one, and where to look for new but reduced price baby gear. Please forgive us for the rant about parents judging other parents for how they feed their babies, but Rosy's getting damn sick and tired of hearing people get told off for doing what's best for them and their families.

  • Pregnancy Part 2: What to Expect in a Prenatal Appointment, Plus Weird Pregnancy Side Effects

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    Pregnancy Part 2: What to Expect in a Prenatal Appointment, Plus Weird Pregnancy Side Effects

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    In this episode, we discuss the basics of a prenatal appointment: Why are they always doing urine and blood tests? What do they test for, and why? What can you expect from a midwife or OB? Rosy didn't know any of this before pregnancy, and no one really explained it, so here's a crash course! We conclude by talking about some weird side effects of pregnancy. Spoiler alert: The carpal tunnel is on the mend.