Making Space
Essays, stories, & reflections on working in
women’s health and social impact spaces.
In other words, why I do what I do and what matters most.
Often, social-oriented spaces are full of more questions than they are answers.
For instance:
How do I get people to care about access to period products? Why do I need to tell stories? Who is going to respond to yet another overlooked maternal health policy? Why should I care about my mental health when the world is on fire?
And on and on they go.
Keep reading for reflections about questions I’ve encountered, what I’m learning, and what it means to be human in a world full of beauty and heartbreak.
8 Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcasts
Explore the top eight science-backed women's health podcasts that cover everything from reproductive health to mental wellness (plus a bonus show).
Insights and Takeaways from Women in Global Health Seattle’s Quarterly Meeting
Sharing my reflections from the quarterly meeting for Women in Global Health Seattle that featured presentations by Dawn Trudeau, Dr. Kelly Casperson, and a Medical Director from Premera.
What Does Economic Inequality Have to Do with Women’s Health Equity?
Reflections after attending Matthew Desmond’s presentation on his latest book, Poverty, by America, and how anti-poverty initiatives intersect with women’s health equity.
Beyond the Books: How to Become a Better Women’s Health Advocate
Practical tips and resources to promote equal access to healthcare.
Why We Need to Tell New Stories About Women’s Health
Let’s talk about what’s working and what we need to shift. And where the heck can we find these stories, anyway?
12 Top Books about Women’s Health You Need to Read (ASAP)
A list of the best books on women's health that every person should read for a better understanding of women’s bodies and wellbeing.
There Won’t Always Be a Bear to Save You
A true tale of reproductive hormones and thoughts on the solutions we need to see in women’s health.
Grief’s Irrelevant Timelines and Tears in Trader Joe’s
And how grief gives glimpses into your great capacity to love.
“I am done living in a world where women are lied to about their bodies…where women believe their bodies are broken, simply because those bodies are not male. And I am done living in a world where women are trained from birth to treat their bodies as the enemy.”
—Emily Nagoski, Come As You Are