Our Bodies, Our Stories
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWithin the Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities, conversations surrounding Reproductive Justice tend to be silenced or overlooked. This series is an intentional space for us to explore conversations about anything and everything as it pertains to a reproductive justice framework using an AAPI lens and our cultural understanding.
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Episodes
S3E5: Shattering Stereotypes: AAPIs in Media
April 12, 2024 20:00 - 32 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode, Syna and Aimee deep dive into reproductive justice in the media and how AAPI people are represented in the media! If you would like to connect with us, visit linktr.ee/rjvayla and follow the link 'Community Engagement Form for Our Bodies, Our Stories Podcast' This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Young the Giant.
S3E4: Rooted in Justice: The Intersections of Environmental and Reproductive Equity
October 27, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutes - 56.2 MBIn S3E4 of “Our Bodies, Our Stories” Aimee and Syna talk about the important intersection of Environmental Justice and Reproductive Justice. If you would like to connect with us, visit linktr.ee/rjvayla and follow the link 'Community Engagement Form for Our Bodies, Our Stories Podcast' This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Young the Giant.
S3E3: After Roe Fell: Reproductive Rights with the CRR
August 11, 2023 20:00 - 51 minutes - 96.2 MBWelcome back listeners! In the third episode of this season, Syna and Aimee are joined by Victoria Gillison from the Center for Reproductive Rights. We’ve recommended several of the Center’s resources in previous episodes, so don’t miss out on the chance to hear from the person that created them! If you would like to connect with us, visit linktr.ee/rjvayla and follow the link 'Community Engagement Form for Our Bodies, Our Stories Podcast' This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans...
S3E2: Beyond the Binary: Intersex Rights and Justice
July 28, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutes - 60.2 MBIn the second episode of this season, Syna and Aimee talk about Intersex Justice as an essential component of Reproductive Justice. They explore several topics including misinformation, invasive surgeries, consent, and indigenous communities such as the Hijras in India. If you would like to connect with us, copy this link into your browser: https://forms.gle/VjZ51jGKW5kY6yyM7 or follow us on Instagram @rjvayla ! This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Y...
S3E1: Mind Matters: Reproductive Justice and Mental Health
June 23, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes - 47.8 MBIn the season 3 launch, Aimee and Syna meet with Dr. Shefali Batra to discuss the mental health impacts surrounding abortion and how to take care of one’s mental health amidst abortion bans. If you would like to engage with us and leave feedback, copy this link into your browser: https://forms.gle/VjZ51jGKW5kY6yyM7 This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Young the Giant.
S2E6: Religion, Roe, and Reproductive Rights
May 19, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 36.7 MBIn the sixth and final episode of the season, Syna and Aimee interview Reverend Zoë Garry about what it is like to be both religious and pro-choice, and about the dangers of the anti-choice movement. This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Young the Giant.
S2E5: So What Happens Now?
May 05, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBIn our fifth episode, Aimee interviews Tulane sociology professor Dr. Katherine Johnson about living in a Post-Roe World, the sociological implications, and what comes next. This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Young the Giant.
S2E5: So... What Happens Now?
May 05, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBIn our fifth episode, Aimee interviews Tulane sociology professor Dr. Katherine Johnson about living in a Post-Roe World, the sociological implications, and what comes next. This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Young the Giant.
S2E4: Pro Life or Anti Choice?
April 21, 2023 20:00 - 16 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode, Syna and Aimee get on their soap box to discuss the language around abortion, the pro abortion argument, and break down the different terms used today. This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Young the Giant.
S2E3: Claim Your Narrative: Being AAPI and LGBTQIA+
April 07, 2023 19:11 - 22 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode, Aimee and Syna tackle the stigma around being LGBTQIA+ within the AAPI community. Tune in for a mix of personal stories and conversations about destigmatization! This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Young the Giant.
S2E2: Racist Practices in Reproductive Healthcare
March 24, 2023 19:28 - 13 minutes - 25.1 MBIn the second episode, Aimee and Syna discuss and break down the racist past of reproductive health and emphasize the importance of an anti-racist lens when talking about reproductive health. This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans and the music belongs to Young the Giant.
Introduction to VAYLA and the Second Season!
March 17, 2023 20:13 - 4 minutes - 9.25 MBIn this episode, Syna and Aimee introduce themselves, VAYLA New Orleans, and their plans for the second season. Link to Cha and Chat interest form: https://forms.gle/zeZ62nrvvX6zcsgW7 This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Young the Giant.
S2E1: Introduction to VAYLA and the Second Season!
March 17, 2023 20:13 - 4 minutes - 9.25 MBIn this episode, Syna and Aimee introduce themselves, VAYLA New Orleans, and their plans for the second season. Link to Cha and Chat interest form: https://forms.gle/zeZ62nrvvX6zcsgW7 This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Young the Giant.
Lost in Translation
May 07, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBJoin us for the last episode of this season! Divya and Maya discuss the barriers that non-native English speakers may face in the healthcare system and how we can begin to address these obstacles as a community. Maya also shares a story about her experience having sex for the first time (finally! a personal story that isn't about Divya's birth control experience!). This is also Divya's last podcast episode at VAYLA, so you should listen to her voice while you can!
S1E7: Lost in Translation
May 07, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBJoin us for the last episode of this season! Divya and Maya discuss the barriers that non-native English speakers may face in the healthcare system and how we can begin to address these obstacles as a community. Maya also shares a story about her experience having sex for the first time (finally! a personal story that isn't about Divya's birth control experience!). This is also Divya's last podcast episode at VAYLA, so you should listen to her voice while you can!
S1E6: I Am Not Your Asian Fetish
April 23, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBMaya and Divya talk about the history of the fetishization of Asian folks, how it’s still perpetrated in our society today, and how we can work towards not fetishizing people because of their race or ethnicity! As a bonus, they also share some of their not-so-cool high school nicknames.
I Am Not Your Asian Fetish
April 23, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBMaya and Divya talk about the history of the fetishization of Asian folks, how it’s still perpetrated in our society today, and how we can work towards not fetishizing people because of their race or ethnicity! As a bonus, they also share some of their not-so-cool high school nicknames.
S1E5: Contraceptions, Confusion, and...Incognito Mode?
April 09, 2021 20:13 - 35 minutes - 33 MBThuy and Ellen join Divya and Maya for a discussion about birth control, including how they got on it while navigating AAPI norms, what they told their guardians, and how confused everyone is by the healthcare system. Who would've thought that incognito mode on Google could result in safer sex?
Contraceptions, Confusion, and...Incognito Mode?
April 09, 2021 20:13 - 35 minutes - 33 MBThuy and Ellen join Divya and Maya for a discussion about birth control, including how they got on it while navigating AAPI norms, what they told their guardians, and how confused everyone is by the healthcare system. Who would've thought that incognito mode on Google could result in safer sex?
Advocacy in the AAPI Community
March 26, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBThis episode discusses why AAPI youth should consider becoming involved in reproductive justice work, as well as some tips and ideas for getting involved as a young person. We are so excited to have Izzy Lian in this episode with us; Izzy uses she/her pronouns, is a senior at Tulane University, the President of Tulane’s Asian American Student Union, and an intern at Planned Parenthood. Izzy shares some of the reasons she became involved in RJ work, her experiences in RJ work, and how her AAP...
S1E4: Advocacy in the AAPI Community
March 26, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBThis episode discusses why AAPI youth should consider becoming involved in reproductive justice work, as well as some tips and ideas for getting involved as a young person. We are so excited to have Izzy Lian in this episode with us; Izzy uses she/her pronouns, is a senior at Tulane University, the President of Tulane’s Asian American Student Union, and an intern at Planned Parenthood. Izzy shares some of the reasons she became involved in RJ work, her experiences in RJ work, and how her AAP...
S1E3: Culture, Control, and Contraceptives
March 12, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, Maya and Divya talk about giving sexual consent while intoxicated. They also discuss the stigma surrounding sex in the AAPI community and how we can begin to dismantle it!
Culture, Control, and Contraceptives
March 12, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, Maya and Divya talk about giving sexual consent while intoxicated. They also discuss the stigma surrounding sex in the AAPI community and how we can begin to dismantle it!
S1E2: Sex, Stereotyping, and Saying Yes
February 26, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBMaya and Divya discuss participating (or not participating) in college hookup culture, as well as racial stereotyping associated with hookup culture. This episode also discusses having safe sex and giving and receiving consent! This episode is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music is "Superposition" by Young the Giant.
Sex, Stereotyping, and Saying Yes
February 26, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBMaya and Divya discuss participating (or not participating) in college hookup culture, as well as racial stereotyping associated with hookup culture. This episode also discusses having safe sex and giving and receiving consent! This episode is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music is "Superposition" by Young the Giant.
S1E1: Introduction to Reproductive Justice
February 25, 2021 22:39 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBIn this episode, Maya and Divya describe the purpose of this podcast and give a brief explanation of what reproductive justice is. This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Young the Giant.
Introduction to Reproductive Justice
February 25, 2021 22:39 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBIn this episode, Maya and Divya describe the purpose of this podcast and give a brief explanation of what reproductive justice is. This podcast is affiliated with VAYLA New Orleans, and the music belongs to Young the Giant.