death and dying

Suicide deaths among Black women and girls are rising. Journalist Kali Holloway explores the relationship between suicide and the intersection of anti-Black racism and misogyny, known as misogynoir.

In this episode of Next Chapters, Mindy Fried shares an unnerving set of experiences she had with a medical practitioner. Journalist Judith Graham shares her insights on ageism in health care, and sociologist Dr. Karen Bullock draws on her seminal research and experience to discuss the impact of racism on access to health care for older Black people.

How can we navigate the workplace after pregnancy loss, when so much silence and stigma still surround miscarriage? Jennifer Maerz draws from her personal experience and expert knowledge to provide guidance on how to heal amid the demands of work.

In this podcast interview, novelist, feminist, and philanthropist Isabel Allende reflects on aging, motherhood, relationships, death, writing, and living with purpose at age 80.

Lara shares the story of her first miscarriage. She wrote a book hoping to prepare others to be realistic about pregnancy and the possibilty of a miscarriage.

Catherine shares the story of her first miscarriage, discussing her emotions at the time and other experiences of grief and loss that it triggered.

HM talks about coping with her mental health when she returned to school after her father passed away.

HM recalls dealing with the death of her father, particularly how she and her siblings supported each other during that difficult time and continue to do so.

A woman shares her emotions and struggles after learning that one of the twins that she was pregnant with had died.

A woman shares her six year journey with infertility, including attempts to become pregnant through IUI and IVF. After several losses, she had a daughter via IVF using a donor egg.