Plan A

The Longing

Hannah is a trans woman. She was two years into hormone replacement therapy when suddenly it hit her: what if she wanted biological kids?  Check out Hannah's art and work here [https://hannahap.com/zines/waitingforyou.html]. Her zine, Waiting for You [https://hannahap.com/zines/waitingforyou.html], explores her longing for parenthood as a trans woman. -- Follow Choosing on instagram: @choosingpod [https://www.instagram.com/choosingpod/] Choosing is podcast about the choices we make and the routes we take to become parents. Are you grappling with the decision to become a parent, or have you become a parent via a non-traditional way? I'd love to hear your story. Get in touch: juliecensullo@gmail.com or via @choosingpod on Instagram.  Choosing is written, produced, and sound designed by Julie Censullo. Editorial support for this episode by Rob McGinley Myers.  Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions, with additional audio from freesound.org.  Have a story to share? You can also send me a voice message :) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536281/fan_mail/new]

Plan A

Ruth is a decider. At a young age, she decided that she wanted to be a parent. She also decided that she didn't want to be pregnant.  -- Follow Choosing on instagram: @choosingpod [https://www.instagram.com/choosingpod/] Choosing is podcast about the choices we make and the routes we take to become parents. Are you grappling with the decision to become a parent, or have you become a parent via a non-traditional way? I'd love to hear your story. Get in touch: juliecensullo@gmail.com or via @choosingpod on Instagram.  Choosing is written, produced, and sound designed by Julie Censullo. Voice acting in this episode provided by Carolynn Oaks, Sullivan Ojala Helmbolt, and Jennifer McCord. Story editing by Jennifer McCord. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions, with additional audio from freesound.org.  Have a story to share? You can also send me a voice message :) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536281/fan_mail/new]

What it sounds like to freeze your eggs in America (an audio short)

There is nothing "pro-family" or "pro-child" or "pro-life" about about a country that doesn't provide affordable health care to its citizens.  Also, yes, I searched for all of these drugs on TrumpRX. They are either not offered, or the savings are minimal. -- Follow Choosing on instagram: @choosingpod [https://www.instagram.com/choosingpod/] Choosing is podcast about the choices we make and the routes we take to become parents. Are you grappling with the decision to become a parent? Or have you become a parent via a non-traditional way? I'd love to hear your story. Get in touch: juliecensullo@gmail.com or via @choosingpod on Instagram.  Choosing is written, produced, and sound designed by Julie Censullo. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions, with additional audio from freesound.org.  Have a story to share? You can also send me a voice message :) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536281/fan_mail/new]

What world do we want to leave to our children?

What does parenting look like under the ICE occupation of Minneapolis? In this episode, 6 parents from around the Twin Cities share stories of how ICE is impacting their families and communities.  How to support families in the Twin Cities: * Rent relief fund: https://giving.classy.org/campaign/767415/landing [https://giving.classy.org/campaign/767415/landing] * Support families impacted by ICE in the Whittier neighborhood (neighborhood where Alex Pretti was murdered): https://www.gofundme.com/f/community-support-for-wolfpack-families [https://www.gofundme.com/f/community-support-for-wolfpack-families] * Support families impacted by ICE in Columbia Heights (city where Liam Conejo Ramos lives): https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-local-ch-families [https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-local-ch-families] * Supporting Inspire Change Clinic Rapid Response campaign, providing medical care and resources to families impacted by ICE: https://aexqbunr.donorsupport.co/page/donate [https://aexqbunr.donorsupport.co/page/donate] * More ways to get involved: @minnesota_chamberofmothers [https://www.instagram.com/minnesota_chamberofmothers/] -- Follow Choosing on instagram: @choosingpod [https://www.instagram.com/choosingpod/] Choosing is podcast about the choices we make and the routes we take to become parents. Are you grappling with the decision to become a parent, or have you become a parent via a non-traditional way? I'd love to hear your story. Get in touch: juliecensullo@gmail.com or via @choosingpod on Instagram.  Choosing is written, produced, and sound designed by Julie Censullo. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions, with additional audio from freesound.org.  Have a story to share? You can also send me a voice message :) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536281/fan_mail/new]

Are you ready, are you ready, are you ready?

What does it mean to consensually choose parenthood? A conversation with birth expert, doula, coach, and storyteller Sarah Auna. Plus, Julie schedules an egg freezing consultation and accidentally gets her IUD removed! Happy holidays and happy new year!  For more information about Sarah and her practice: https://www.sarahauna.com/ [ https://www.sarahauna.com/] Groopman Spectrum: https://bit.ly/GroopmanSpectrum [https://bit.ly/GroopmanSpectrum] Follow Choosing on instagram: @choosingpod [https://www.instagram.com/choosingpod/] Choosing is podcast about the choices we make and the routes we take to become parents. Are you grappling with the decision to become a parent, or have you become a parent via a non-traditional way? I'd love to hear your story. Get in touch: juliecensullo@gmail.com or via @choosingpod on Instagram.  Choosing is written, produced, and sound designed by Julie Censullo. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions, with additional audio from freesound.org.  Have a story to share? You can also send me a voice message :) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2536281/fan_mail/new]