The Repro Files Podcast

In this candid, evidence-based conversation, Elizabeth and AnnMarie dive into one of the most practical and empowering topics in reproductive health - contraception. From abstinence to IUDs and everything in between, they explore how knowledge, choice and autonomy intersect in planning one’s reproductive future. Together, they break down: Why informed decision-making is essential to reproductive a...

It’s the start of LGBTQ+ History Month, and we’re diving headfirst into the intersections of reproductive justice, queer family building, and the battles that still lie ahead. In this episode of The Repro Files , Elizabeth and AnnMarie sit down with Lis Regula — advocate, educator, author, and policy director at Men Having Babies, a nonprofit helping gay men worldwide pursue parenthood through sur...

In this episode of The Repro Files Podcast , Elizabeth sits down with Jess, a science teacher, mother of two, and patient advocate who bravely shared her story on Capitol Hill earlier this month. Jess opens up about her fertility journey with PCOS -- the conservative measures she tried, the doctors she saw, and the online voices she trusted along the way. Together, we unpack how misinformation spr...

This week on The Repro Files , we pick up where we left off in “Nurse Lee Goes to Washington.” Elizabeth shares her experiences on Capitol Hill—what surprised her most in D.C., how the Restorative Reproductive Medicine briefings landed with lawmakers, and whether there’s any hope of bipartisan agreement on reproductive health policy. Then, we tackle the latest headline-grabber: the administration’...

On this week’s episode of The Repro Files Podcast , AnnMarie and Elizabeth confront the hard truth that lives are on the line when it comes to reproductive freedom. They begin with the tragic school shooting in Minnesota, honoring the children and families whose futures were stolen by gun violence—a crisis that shapes not only public safety but also the ability of parents to raise their children w...

This week, Elizabeth and AnnMarie tackle a topic that half the population will experience but too few are prepared for: menopause . From hot flashes to hormone replacement therapy, they cut through the stigma, myths, and misinformation to bring clarity to one of the most misunderstood stages of life. In this episode, they break down: The science of perimenopause and menopause—what’s happening in t...

This week, Elizabeth and AnnMarie decode yet another acronym in the fertility alphabet soup: RRM (Restorative Reproductive Medicine). At first glance, it sounds innovative and holistic. But dig deeper, and it’s less about science and more about ideology. In this episode, they break down: What RRM actually is — and why it’s just old diagnostics repackaged How politics and personhood laws are drivin...

In this episode, Elizabeth and AnnMarie tackle the word everyone whispers but rarely discusses out loud: sex . From awkward childhood lessons to today’s culture wars, they trace how sex education has evolved, and why silence, shame, and politics have shaped generations of misunderstanding. Listeners can expect: Personal stories of early sex-ed experiences (yes, including Saved by the Bell and nuns...

Politicians love to make promises about protecting families and expanding access to care — but what happens when those promises collapse under the weight of politics and power? In this episode, Elizabeth and AnnMarie take you inside the fight for reproductive healthcare access. From the Senate’s repeated failures to pass the Right to IVF Act, to Trump’s bizarre claims of being the “father of IVF,”...

In this inaugural episode of "The Repro Files," hosts Elizabeth Lee and Ann Marie Luft delve into the complex intersection of politics and healthcare. As experienced nurses, they share personal stories and insights on how political decisions impact healthcare access and quality. From the challenges of fertility treatments to the systemic issues within hospital systems, they explore the pressing ne...