Episode notes
In this solo episode, Lauren takes the mic to explore why she’s so passionate about women’s health, and why we all need to care.
She unpacks the messy, often painful history of women’s health care across cultures, from ancient myths of the “wandering womb” to modern medical inequities. Lauren shares her personal journey into autonomy, reflects on why so many women are still silenced or dismissed, and shines a light on global issues like maternal health disparities, female genital mutilation, abortion access, period poverty, and more.
This episode is part history lesson, part rally cry, and a reminder that women’s health isn’t just a “women’s issue.” It’s a human rights issue.
TW: This episode includes sensitive topics like medical trauma, abortion, FGM, and maternal mortality.