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She has spent the past 5 years traveling in her camper with her two dogs. Laura talks about the passion that fuels her continued journey, and what she's found along the way. After the death of her longtime partner, Laura Barr took to the road. She has spent the past 5 years traveling in her camper with her two dogs. Laura talks about the passion that fuels her continued journey, and what she's found along the way. Stories & ConversationsReadBecoming the Sex Positive Parent I Needed Sarah grew up in a family where sex was often shrouded in guilt and shame. However she committed to being a sex-positive parent for her son, teaching him about body parts, sex, and sexuality. Sarah grew up in a family where sex was often shrouded in guilt and shame. However she committed to being a sex-positive parent for her son, teaching him about body parts, sex, and sexuality. Stories & ConversationsReadA Reflection on Disability and Sexual Assault Carrie shares her experience of sexual assault, from the perspective of someone who has grown up deaf and uses hearing technology. Carrie shares her experience of sexual assault, from the perspective of someone who has grown up deaf and uses hearing technology. ResourcesWatchLighting the Lanterns: Birth as a Portal to Liberation In this TEDx Talk, Nashira Baril, the founder of Boston's Neighborhood Birth Center, discusses how midwives shaped her personal birth experience and the benefits of birth centers. In this TEDx Talk, Nashira Baril, the founder of Boston's Neighborhood Birth Center, discusses how midwives shaped her personal birth experience and the benefits of birth centers. Stories & ConversationsReadCMV During Pregnancy: The Virus Risk No One Taught Me About Pediatrician Megan Pesch shares her personal experience with congenital CMV, a common viral infection that is rarely discussed, even though it can lead to serious consequences including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Pediatrician Megan Pesch shares her personal experience with congenital CMV, a common viral infection that is rarely discussed, even though it can lead to serious consequences including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Stories & ConversationsReadCatherine Cho on Postpartum Psychosis Catherine Cho shares her experience with stress-induced postpartum psychosis. In this excerpt from her book "Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness," Cho discusses her symptoms, her treatment, and the effect that it had on her relationship with her son. Catherine Cho shares her experience with stress-induced postpartum psychosis. In this excerpt from her book "Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness," Cho discusses her symptoms, her treatment, and the effect that it had on her relationship with her son. ResourcesReadA Birth Story about Obstetric Racism Scholar, educator, and poet LeConté Dill collaborated with two doulas -- anthropologist Dána-Ain Davis and illustrator Cheyenne Varner to share this birth story about obstetric violence and medical racism. Scholar, educator, and poet LeConté Dill collaborated with two doulas -- anthropologist Dána-Ain Davis and illustrator Cheyenne Varner to share this birth story about obstetric violence and medical racism. ResourcesListenMaking a Difference: From Care Work to Home Care Activism This podcast episode explores the challenges to accessible, affordable long-term care, as well as the need for fair pay for caregivers. This podcast episode explores the challenges to accessible, affordable long-term care, as well as the need for fair pay for caregivers. Stories & ConversationsListenIsabel Allende on Aging, Motherhood, and More In this podcast interview, novelist, feminist, and philanthropist Isabel Allende reflects on aging, motherhood, relationships, death, writing, and living with purpose at age 80. In this podcast interview, novelist, feminist, and philanthropist Isabel Allende reflects on aging, motherhood, relationships, death, writing, and living with purpose at age 80. Stories & ConversationsReadCelebrating Menopause Why don’t we celebrate the transition to menopause? Melanie Faranello explores this question while reflecting on the stigma and shame surrounding both menstruation and menopause. Why don’t we celebrate the transition to menopause? Melanie Faranello explores this question while reflecting on the stigma and shame surrounding both menstruation and menopause. Stories & ConversationsListenWhen Your Romantic Partner Has Parkinson's Disease: An Interview with Laurie Sheridan Laurie Sheridan speaks to The Shape of Care podcast with warmth and humor about caring for her husband, who has Parkinson's Disease. Laurie Sheridan speaks to The Shape of Care podcast with warmth and humor about caring for her husband, who has Parkinson's Disease. Stories & ConversationsWatchStories of Hope from Heart Transplant Recipients A collection of hopeful and uplifting stories from people who have undergone heart transplants. A collection of hopeful and uplifting stories from people who have undergone heart transplants. 1 2 3 4 5 6