We fully recognize that there are two sides to every story. We’re just having a REALLY hard time understanding how there could be another side to this one… How could this happen?

In this episode we’ll share our own personal thoughts on Roe v Wade being overturned in the United States, along with what some of the implications and unintended consequences might be now - and in the future.

Points Discussed in this Episode

• Our initial thoughts when we first heard about Roe v Wade being overturned
• What happened to Democracy?
• When your values and the values being prioritized by your country don’t align, then what?
• Companies providing health benefits, paid leave, and monetary assistance for those seeking abortions in another state
• Women’s rights and this feeling like such a massive step backwards
• What does this mean for our daughters, nieces, cousins?
• We presumably all want the same thing; how could there be such a huge gap in our beliefs?

Mentioned in this episode:

• Skimm This podcast: “Both Sides Now: Recession Fears, VP Harris on Abortion, Heat Waves” (minute 7:30 - 15:00 is a chat with host and VP Harris on Roe v Wade)
• 7am podcast: “The lessons of Roe v Wade for our health system”
• ABC News article: “Top companies respond to ruling overturning Roe v. Wade”
• CBS News article: “Five things to know now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade”
• Op ed piece from Mia Freedman: “America, you're breaking my heart”
• Op ed piece from Mia Freedman: “America, 2022: Where guns have more rights than women”
• Forbes article: “‘Big Step Backwards’: World Leaders React To Roe V. Wade Decision”

Thank you so much for joining us for this episode where we share our own experiences answering the question: How could this happen?

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