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A catalyst for hope, empowerment, and change. 

P.S. Blossom is a podcast that connects the lived experiences of Black, Indigenous and other women of color to the innovations, policies, and narratives being created in the health and wellness market.

Prioritizing the needs, perspectives, and voices of historically marginalized people is critical to achieving Rhia Ventures’ vision of a world in which all women and other birthing people can thrive with full autonomy over their reproductive and maternal health. Hearing from partners, investors, and entrepreneurs of color in the reproductive health space allows us to address the disparity between the current health market and one that exists to serve these needs.

SHIFT with P.S. Blossom is a guide that accompanies each topic covered in the P.S. Blossom podcast. It provides a reproductive justice approach to controversial conversations. We encourage readers to actively SHIFT the Narrative by sharing personal stories and lived experiences in their communities.

FAMILY & MOTHERHOOD

Systemic racism has controlled the narrative of families around the world, as queer, non-monogamous, interracial, or blended families are still often looked upon with bias.

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HOLISTIC HEALING & BREASTFEEDING

The postpartum period extends from immediately after birth to one-year post-birth. Postpartum is a time period of healing that is often overlooked.

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PLEASURE & TWERKING

As part of the sexuality spectrum, pleasure has been celebrated, praised, stigmatized, and shamed. Women’s pleasure has historically been used to oppress them.

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RACIAL EQUITY, CULTURE & PARENTHOOD

Culture and parenting styles are often based on tradition and, if not reflected upon, can carry harmful contexts and narratives, perpetuating injustices, inequities, and inequalities.

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PUBERTY & ADOLESCENCE

One of the most profound periods of change in a person’s life is puberty and adolescence. It is when most people transition from being a child to a teenager (and, in some countries, an adult). Cultures around the world vary in how they raise and support people going through this process.

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SEXUALITY

Sexuality includes sexual orientation and expression, identify, self expression, sexual feelings, emotions and desires, and how they relate to others. Some dominant narratives about sexuality are welcoming and inclusive, while others view sexuality as a tool for control and oppression.

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MASTURBATION & ORGASMS

Human sexuality is a broad spectrum and involves orgasms and masturbation. For those who masturbate, whether they have sexual partners or not, masturbation is something natural and normal.

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PERINATAL PERIOD

The perinatal period spans from the start of pregnancy and extends to one year postpartum. The perinatal period is an especially vulnerable time for a pregnant person.

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ABORTION

An abortion is a procedure used to end a pregnancy. Abortions are common, safe, and essential health care. There are two types of abortions: medication abortion and procedural abortion.

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POSTPARTUM PERIOD

The postpartum period refers to the time period immediately after birth to one year after birth. More than half of all pregnancy related deaths occur during the postpartum period.

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MENOPAUSE

The menopausal transition most often begins between ages 45 and 55, and can last up to 14 years. The duration can depend on lifestyle factors such as smoking, age, and race/ethnicity.

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blossom@rhiaventures.org