Autonomy Rising
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<p>Your Body. Your Rights. Your Future. This is Autonomy Rising - The new podcast from Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, breaking down the fight for abortion access and bodily autonomy.</p> <p>Laws are changing. Your rights are under attack. But the movement is rising. We're bringing you real talk on policy, power, and how YOU can take action - because the future of reproductive freedom depends on all of us.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 13, 2026
It's Getting Hot in Herre (and Nobody Warned Us)
<p>Did you know that only 3-4% of individuals who could benefit from menopause hormone therapy actually receive it? In this eye-opening episode of Advocacy in Action, host Lauren Blauvelt (Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio) sits down with Holly Baumberger (Senior Director of Clinical Product Development and family nurse practitioner) to demystify menopause and perimenopause, explore why midlife care has been so neglected, and explain how Planned Parenthood is stepping up to fill the gap.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Holly walks us through the basics—what perimenopause and menopause actually mean—and dives into the history that shaped today's care landscape. She explains how the 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study was widely misunderstood, leading to an 80% drop in hormone therapy prescribing and a generation of patients left to suffer through hot flashes, insomnia, brain fog, depression, and sexual dysfunction. Two decades later, we now know the study was misapplied, and Planned Parenthood is leading the charge to offer evidence-based, individualized menopause care—both in-person and via telehealth.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Key Topics Discussed:</p> <p>*Defining perimenopause ("the time around menopause") and menopause (12 months after final menstrual period).</p> <p>*The historical context of menopause care and the 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study.</p> <p>*How media headlines caused fear and an 80% drop in hormone therapy prescribing.</p> <p>*Why the WHI study was misunderstood: participants averaged age 63 (more than a decade past menopause).</p> <p>*The "timing hypothesis": starting hormone therapy within 10 years of menopause or before age 60 offers a favorable risk-benefit profile.</p> <p>*The real consequences of untreated menopause: bone density loss, insomnia, brain fog, depression, sexual dysfunction.</p> <p>*Only 3-4% of eligible individuals currently use hormone therapy (down from 30-40% pre-2002).</p> <p>*The shift from "HRT" (hormone replacement therapy) to "MHT" (menopause hormone therapy)—treating symptoms, not replacing to pre-menopause levels.</p> <p>*Why many medical programs stopped teaching menopause care (the attitude: "if we can't treat it, why teach it?").</p> <p>*How Planned Parenthood is offering menopause care at Toledo, Youngstown, and Rocky River locations, plus via telehealth across Ohio.</p> <p>*The future: by 2060, 90 million individuals will be aged 50 and above—the need for care is only growing.</p> <p><b>Guest Information:</b></p> <p>Lauren Blauvelt, Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio</p> <p>Holly Bomberger, Senior Director of Clinical Product Development, Family Nurse Practitioner, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio</p> <p>Website: ppao.org</p> <p>Text CARE to 22422 to get involved</p> <p>Relevant Links:</p> <p>Make an appointment at Planned Parenthood for menopause care</p> <p>Follow Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio on social media</p> <p>Donate at ppao.org</p>
April 6, 2026
Mad about MABs
<p>In this urgent and truth-telling episode, Lauren Blauvelt (Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio) is joined by Danielle Firsich (Director of Public Policy) and Dr. Bhavik Kumar (Chief Medical Officer) to tackle the rampant misinformation surrounding medication abortion and the ongoing legislative attacks on reproductive healthcare in Ohio.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The conversation covers the safety and efficacy of medication abortion (MAB), the dangerous junk science being used to justify restrictive legislation like House Bill 324, and the broader implications of governmental intrusion into the patient-physician relationship. Dr. Kumar explains why mifepristone is safer than common medications like penicillin and Tylenol, while Danielle breaks down the flawed "study" at the heart of current anti-abortion bills. Together, they call on listeners to take action, share their stories, and hold elected officials accountable—because the fight for reproductive freedom is far from over.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Key Topics Discussed:</p> <p><br /></p> <p>What is medication abortion? An overview of mifepristone and misoprostol.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The safety profile of medication abortion: serious adverse effects occur in less than 1% of cases.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>How medication abortion differs from emergency contraception (Plan B).</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The Hollis Anderson report: the single, discredited, non-peer-reviewed study fueling anti-mifepristone legislation.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Why the study counts ER visits as "serious adverse events" regardless of the actual reason for the visit.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>House Bill 324: targeting not just mifepristone but potentially SSRIs and other medications.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The "MAHA" caucus and the attack on vaccines, SSRIs, and ivermectin.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The absurdity of the ivermectin bill: a lawmaker admitting to smuggling the drug from Mexico for cancer treatment.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The reproductive freedom amendment: passed by 57% of Ohio voters in 2023—and still under attack.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Why legislative interference in medicine leads to increased morbidity and mortality.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Practical actions listeners can take: contact committee chairs, submit testimony, show up at the Statehouse.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Guest Information:</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Lauren Blauvelt, Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Danielle Firsich, Director of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Dr. Bhavik Kumar, Chief Medical Officer, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Website: plannedparenthoodaction.org</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Take action links in episode description</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Relevant Links:</p> <p><br /></p> <p>https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/a/stop-hb-324</p>
February 16, 2026
Care Continues
<p>In this urgent and empowering episode, host Lauren is joined by Marion (Assistant Vice President of Data and Advocacy) and Taylor (Organizing and Field Director) from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio to discuss the current state of healthcare access, the impact of political attacks, and the grassroots strategies being deployed to fight back.</p> <p>With a combined four decades of organizing experience, Marion and Taylor break down the devastating effects of defunding—including $8 million in lost Medicaid reimbursement and multiple health center closures—and introduce the CARE Continues campaign. This initiative goes beyond traditional advocacy, centering community care, mutual aid, and relationship-building as core strategies for resilience and long-term power building. They share insights on constituency-based organizing, the power of storytelling, and how anyone—regardless of experience—can find their place in this movement.</p> <p>Key Topics Discussed:</p> <ul><li>The real-world impact of defunding Planned Parenthood in Ohio: lost revenue, health center closures, and reduced access to care.</li><li>Why a diverse, multi-tactic approach is essential to countering authoritarian governance.</li><li>Introduction to the CARE Continues campaign: community forums combining resource fairs, small group discussions, and direct action.</li><li>The power of mutual aid and care kits (menstrual, safer sex, gender-affirming, and new parent kits) as both a service and an organizing tool.</li><li>The importance of constituency-based organizing through programs like Black Organizing, PP Generation Action (youth), and RISE (Latine community).</li><li>Taylor's personal story of getting involved as a student after the 2016 election and how it shaped her career.</li><li>How storytelling humanizes issues and connects directly to legislative advocacy.</li><li>Opportunities for volunteers: from attending forums to hosting their own packing parties.</li><li>A call to action: contact Senators Husted and Moreno, attend the Columbus (Feb 18) or Cleveland (March) events, and text CARE to 22422 to get involved.</li></ul> <p>Guest Information:</p> <ul><li>Marion, Assistant Vice President of Data and Advocacy, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio</li><li>Taylor, Organizing and Field Director, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio</li><li>Website: <a href="http://plannedparenthoodaction.org/" target="_blank">plannedparenthoodaction.org</a></li><li>Text CARE to 22422 to protect Medicaid and Planned Parenthood in Ohio</li><li>Attend a CARE Continues event: Columbus – February 18 | Cleveland – March (date TBD)</li></ul> <p><br /></p>
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- What is Autonomy Rising?
<p>Your Body. Your Rights. Your Future. This is Autonomy Rising - The new podcast from Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, breaking down the fight for abortion access and bodily autonomy.</p> <p>Laws are changing. Your rights are under attack. But the movement is rising. We're bringing you real talk on policy, power, and how YOU can take action - because the future of reproductive freedom depends on all of us.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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