In this bonus episode, Julia took a moment on the 4th of July to reflect on the importance of reproductive freedom. She appreciates living in Massachusetts, where mandatory insurance coverage allowed her to undergo IVF treatments. However, she expresses concerns about potential changes to these laws due to the current political climate, noting that some states already have restrictions. Julia emphasizes the need to cherish our freedoms to build families in ways that feel right to us. She also reflectes on the diverse stories shared on the Stork'd podcast—some heartbreaking, others showcasing resilience and determination as individuals navigated various options to build their families. Julia will bring more content and stories for her listeners to learn from and celebrate the creation of new families in future podcasts.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[0:44] Julia talks about freedom and shares her solo parenting journey
[3:40] Julia shares she is going through fertility treatments to have her second child
[5:27] Julia is concerned for the next generation and what fertility treatment will look like for them going forward and discusses Project 2025
[7:35] Julia talks about the different journeys discussed on the podcast of how families were created and the decisions she made along the way to create her family
[10:36] Julia shares her concerns and fears about the political climate and how that affects fertility treatments and building a family
[15:05] Appreciating having the right to contraception and the fear that the political climate will result in laws being changed
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Julia is pausing the podcast for a short time while she is going through fertility treatments to have her second child.
Julia is working on content to share on future podcasts regarding our freedoms in this country protecting fertility procedures.
Julia fears that legislation will eliminate the ability to choose how to build the family you want rather than following someone else's idea of what you should have.
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