Planting seeds with Lisset Orozco
This interview with Spanish teacher Lisset Orozco is part of my Moms Who Make a Difference series.
Podcast: The Babblery
The Babblery features conversations about who we are and how we got this way. Modern humans can seem like the ancients building the Biblical Tower of Babel, cursed by God/nature never to understand each other. As Visiting Translators at the Tower of Babble, our guests delve into their work, their research, and their own experiences to try to explain the bits they’ve learned about Earth’s most perplexing species. Though we all speak different languages, here at The Babblery we aim to promote understanding, one conversation at a time.
Abortion stigma: the root of healthcare confusion
This podcast presents a special Independence Day panel discussion about abortion and California’s status as an Abortion Sanctuary State. We discuss the roots of abortion stigma, and how stigma manifests itself everywhere from conversations between friends to communications between healthcare providers. We also discuss California’s status as a sanctuary station for abortion seekers, and what that will mean for our healthcare system.
Comprehensive healthcare includes abortion care
In this podcast, a panel of three abortion providers speak about how abortion is an integral part of comprehensive women’s health.
Erin Buchla never stopped mothering
When Erin learned she had to leave her beloved profession, Early Childhood Education, she decided not to leave it behind. Listen in to learn how one mom to many figured out how to give moms a break, give kids a fun place to hang out, and keep her deep connection with children alive.
Parenting on the gender spectrum, a conversation
Parenting transgender children offers two moms a chance to broaden their perspective on parenting and human potential.
Sierra Ryan: Parenting and Working for a Brighter Future
This interview was recorded for my series of articles, “Moms Who Make a Difference,” about women who have children and also work to better their communities. I’ve spoken to Sierra….
Mom Jen Ra’anan, warrior for students, teachers, and family
Each month since early in the Covid pandemic, I have interviewed a mom who both has kids at home and works in the community. These moms are doing double-duty (sometimes….
Yvette Brooks: Mom vs. Small Town Mayor
When the Covid pandemic brought everything to a grinding halt, moms got busier than ever. Yvette Brooks, mayor of tiny Capitola, California, was no exception. She had her political job….
In conversation with author Claire Oshetsky
A conversation with author Claire Oshetsky about women and art, motherhood, and bringing up children with special needs.