Australian Abortion Stories

In episode 35, Cassidy sits down with Cassie who shares the unexpected twists and turns that led to her surgical abortion within the hospital. Cassie talks about the barriers to her accessing an abortion, how she was supported and the challenges she still faces thirteen months on. It was a pleasure to connect with Cassie, to hear her story and to seriously consider the challenges that people still...

In episode 34, Cassidy sits down with Kari who shares her two procedural abortion stories. Kari reflects on how positive her abortions were and talks about her PhD research into abortion stigma. She shares the hurdles and challenges she came up against while completing her PhD including what led her to pause her research. Kari has completed work for Children by Choice (QLD) and contributes invalua...

In episode 33, Cassidy sits down with Bess who shares her two abortion stories that took place ten years ago. Bess reflects on her experiences and shares valuable insights about abortion, how we think about it and how we respond to it. Thank you Bess! Support the podcast⁠: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions ⁠ State by state abortion support organisations: QLD - Children by Choice NSW - F...

On July 11, 2023, the TGA published a press release stating that restrictions on what healthcare providers could dispense abortion medication were lifted. This comes into effect on August 1, 2023. What does this mean? And also - what are abortion pills anyway? Kels and Cass get together for a chat about the above topics, as well as review some common myths and misconceptions around early medicatio...

In episode 31, Cassidy sits down with Madison Griffiths, author of the newly released 'Tissue'. Madison Griffiths is a writer, artist and producer based in Melbourne. She is the co-producer of Tender , an award-winning Broadwave podcast that follows what happens in the aftermath of abusive relationships. Her essays have been published widely in The Guardian, SBS, VICE, Meanjin, Kill Your D...

In episode 30, Cassidy sits down with Lisa who shares her experience of abortion and working as a GP offering medical abortion in Wollongong, NSW. There's excellent information in this episode and we're incredibly grateful that Lisa reached out to be on the podcast. Support the podcast⁠: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions ⁠ State by state abortion support organisations: QLD - Chi...

In this episode, Kelsey is witness to Kristen's 3rd abortion story. Kristen was based in NSW at the time, and had a herbal abortion under the care of a midwife. She also is a very wonderfully spoken person, and works as a post-abortion psychotherapist. Very fitting! She shares lots of nuggets of wisdom about how she personally has intergrated her experiences, and tips for you to do so as well. Tha...

* This story does discuss themes of coercive control and abuse. If you or anyone you know are in need of help you can contact White Ribbon Australia on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander you can also contact 13 YARN on 13 92 76. In episode 29, Cassidy sits down with Hannah who shares her experience of abortion five years ago. Hannah speaks about t...

*Trigger warning - this story includes assault, so please use your discretion in listening. In episode 28/29, Rosie shares with Kelsey her 2 abortion stories. Rosie shares so beautifully about her journey, and has done a lot of personal reflection and therapy which really comes through. She also speaks to her experience of abortion as a mother, and shares briefly about the births of her children....

In episode 26, Kaitlyn sits down with Kelsey to share her story of medication abortion. There are lots of elements to her story, and she ended up having a D&C several weeks post her medication abortion for retained products. Thank you so much to Kaitlyn for sharing your story with us. ⁠Support the podcast⁠: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions ⁠⁠Lifeline⁠⁠ is always available if you find y...

In this weeks episode, Karen sits down to chat with Cassidy about being a medical abortion provider in Victoria. Cass and Karen chat abortion statistics, access, abortion with a health provider lense. They also talk about how far we've got to go but how far we've come. This is an excellent episode for keeping up to date with your knowledge of abortion and to share with those in need of inf...

In this weeks episode, Tara speaks with Kelsey about her medical abortion in NSW. It’s a long episode, but a good one, and Tara speaks at length about her integration process. Deep thanks to Tara for sharing your story! Support the podcast : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions Find Tara on Instagram @_we_are_wilder_ Rosie Rees splash blanket mentioned - https://rosierees.com/collections/b...

Astrid shares her medical abortion with us today, and covers how she navigated her abortion and reflections four years on. A very big thank you to Astrid for sharing your story with us! To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions. Leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify, share this episode with someone you think could benefit from hearing it, and stay tuned for another epis...

Join Sarah Ratcliffe, (almost) PhD and Kelsey, as we chat about her recently completed PhD in Abortion Stigma at The University of Sydney. We had a lot of fun, and Sarah is a WEALTH of knowledge about the topic of abortion stigma - something that both individuals and organisations can all benefit from learning more about. Thanks Sarah for chatting with me! You can find Sarah via Google or via Inst...

Kelsey chats to Kristen, who shares her story of terminating a pregnancy for medical reasons. First trimester prenatal testing (NIPT, Amniocentesis) revealed a diagnosis of Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), and she underwent a procedural/surgical abortion at the beginning of the second trimester. Termination of a wanted pregnancy involves a whole host of complicated emotions. She shares what it was like...

Scout shares her 3 abortions with us today, and covers how she navigated her incomplete medical abortion as well as the difference between her three abortion experiences. Thank you to Scout for sharing your story with us! Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions Join the abortion women's circle on March 5 in Adelaide - https://events.humanitix.com/abortion-story-circle  Le...

What do you want to hear on the podcast this year? Send us an email or DM on Instagram letting us know.  March 5th - In person Abortion Story Circle (SA): https://events.humanitix.com/abortion-story-circle  Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions Gemma's podcast: Postpartum Like a Boss, and Instagram: @together.perinatal Share your story on the podcast: https://www.survey...

Ashley shares her 3 abortions with us today, and covers some of the health challenges and frustrations she has encountered with the medical system along the way. Thank you to Ashley for sharing your story with us!  Support the podcast:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aussieabortions   Join the abortion women's circle on March 5 in Adelaide - https://events.humanitix.com/abortion-story...

In this week's episode, Cassidy (Episode 4) jumps on to interview Bec about her procedural abortion.  To support the podcast, leave a review (seriously, do), share the episode on your socials or with someone who may benefit from hearing Bec's story, or click the Buy Me a Coffee link to help us fund Zoom's empire.  If you'd like to share your story on the podcast, you can submit an expres...

Jessie Brebner from Fertility Charting joins me on the podcast today to speak about her work in contraception and body literacy as an educator and teacher of the Symptothermal method of Fertility Awareness. We speak about contraceptive effectiveness, research, post abortion shame, and where you can access further information if you are interested in learning the method.  Jessie's beautiful we...

In this week's episode, Cassidy (Episode 4) jumps on to interview Felicity about her medical abortion.  To support the podcast, leave a review (seriously, do), share the episode on your socials or with someone who may benefit from hearing Felicity's story, or click the Buy Me a Coffee link to help us fund Zoom's empire.  If you'd like to share your story on the podcast, you can submit an...

In this week's episode, Cassidy (Episode 4) jumps on to interview Corinne about her procedural abortion.  To support the podcast, leave a review (seriously, do), share the episode on your socials or with someone who may benefit from hearing Corinne's story, or click the Buy Me a Coffee link to help us fund Zoom's empire.  If you'd like to share your story on the podcast, you can submit a...

We've come out of hibernation to bring you another abortion story! In this week's episode, Cassidy (Episode 4) jumps on to interview Rosie about her 3 abortions.  To support the podcast, leave a review (seriously, do), share the episode on your socials or with someone who may benefit from hearing Rosie's story, or click the Buy Me a Coffee link to help us fund Zoom's empire.  If you'd li...

Grab a cuppa tea, a vino, or a liquid refreshment of your choice, and listen to me chat about the journey this podcast has taken me on. If you are interested in sharing your abortion story, please send me a message on instagram @australianabortionstories or flick me an email via australianabortionstories@gmail.com. As always - sharing and leaving a review helps the reach of this podcast, so please...

In this week's episode I speak with Jessie, who shares her abortion stories. Jessie has had two procedural/surgical abortions, and one medication abortion, and is now a proud mother. She discusses the circumstances in her life that led her to choosing abortion, including being a carer for her terminally ill mother, and being involved in a toxic relationship. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode briefly d...