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Two Pink Lines Pod tells the stories of women and men who have had unplanned pregnancies, and provides resources for you in this season of your life.
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Christy Woodenthigh’s family rushed to her home on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation when they got the shocking news that the 33-year-old mother was dead. They arrived to find no police officers, no approaching sirens, and no sign of Christy. Missing Justice takes you inside what really happened that night and the federal investigation that followed. Christy’s family never trusted the law enforcement officers investigating her death, and bombshell testimony revealed their worst fears. CBS Ne ...
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In the final episode of Missing Justice, Cara and Bo sit down with a former deputy director of BIA law enforcement to find out what can be done to stop the missing and murdered Indigenous peoples crisis. Then, Montana Senator Jon Tester calls for accountability in Indian country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac…
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The Northern Cheyenne Tribe vs. The United States
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Word of Jerard’s not guilty verdict makes its way to the reservation. The community struggles to come to terms with losing Christy but is defiant to not let something like this happen again. Community leaders start to demand answers from BIA law enforcement as they feel less and less safe in their community. And as a result, take a major legal step…
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Jerard’s trial is finally here. Christy’s family is hoping the jury will find him guilty of involuntary manslaughter for Christy’s death. The prosecution puts a spotlight on BIA law enforcement officers but as they take the stand, their testimony reveals serious red flags in how the investigation was conducted. Jerard’s defense argues that Christy’…
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The night Christy died, Jerard was questioned by police after picking up her body and driving to his mother's house. Cara and Bo break down that crucial interview. And, months after that fateful night, Christy's family struggles to get information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs federal agents investigating Christy's death. Tribal leaders step in…
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Cara and Bo explore Christy's eight-year-relationship with her boyfriend, Jerard Threefingers. What they find is a complicated partnership intertwined with allegations of intimate partner violence and substance abuse. Even though those closest to Christy knew what she was facing, they had trouble keeping her safe. See Privacy Policy at https://art1…
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On March 6, 2020, Christy Woodenthigh was run over outside of her home on the Northern Cheyenne reservation in Lame Deer, Montana. She died that night. How did Christy, a mother of three, end up dead? In this episode CBS News federal government reporters Cara Korte and Bo Erickson meet with Christy's sister Aleda Spang to uncover what happened that…
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Christy Woodenthigh’s family was shocked to hear that she was dead and her body missing. When they got to Christy’s house, there were no police officers or approaching sirens. For Christy’s family and many others on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, they never trusted the law enforcement officers investigating her death. Missing Justice takes list…
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Overcoming Unplanned Pregnancy Shame with Amy Ford
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Amy Ford is the Co-Founder and President of Embrace Grace, a non-profit that inspires and equips the church to love on single and pregnant young women and their families. Amy shares her unplanned pregnancy story. She experienced rejection from a pastor that compounded the shame she felt about her pregnancy. We delve into ways we have dealt with sha…
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Expectations vs Realities of Motherhood with Heather MacFadyen
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I get to introduce you to one of my favorite podcast hosts -- Heather MacFadyen! She is the host of Don't Mom Alone. Heather shares with us the story of her unplanned 3rd son. Even though she had always wanted to be a mom she struggled with the realities of being a mom verses the expectations she had held. I love how honest she is about dealing wit…
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Stories of Unplanned Pregnancies at the US-Mexico Border with Alma Ruth
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Immigration is a topic that is hotly contested, and off limits at many family dinner tables. No matter your opinion about immigration policy, I think we can all agree that there is a humanitarian crises at the US-Mexican Border. Alma Ruth is the founder of the faith based, humanitarian organization Practice Mercy. Their mission is to bring necessit…
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Unplanned 3rd Child + Work-Life Balance with Dara T. Mathis
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Dara is a freelance writer who covers maternal health, race and class issues in motherhood, and mental health. She shares the story of her third pregnancy, which was unplanned. We also grapple with questions about how motherhood changes your identity and work/life balance. Dara's Recommended Books for Black History Month: The Mocha Manual to a Fabu…
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Andrea’s Story: Teen Mom, Widow, Budget Coach
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Andrea was 15-years-old when she found out she was pregnant. She had no doubt in her mind that she wanted to raise her baby. A few years later, a tragic incident left her a widow with two young children. Andrea wanted to start a new life in a new house, but discovered how little she knew about her personal finances. Getting control of her budget wa…
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Annaliese's Story: Abortion, Adoption, or Parenting?
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Annaliese was teaching a sex ed class when she realized she might be pregnant. After seeing the two pink lines, she had to consider all the options available to someone experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Annaliese walks us through her decision making process and how she knows she is a stronger women today because of her choice. Annaliese recently…
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Postpartum Depression: Symptoms and Support with Dr. Jo Kim and Nancy Segall
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Postpartum depression impacts around 1 in 10 new moms. It is important to know the signs and how to get help for yourself or a friend. I want you to know that you deserve help and it's easier to access than you think. Today we are joined by Dr. Jo Kim, the Director of Perinatal Depression Program at NorthShore University HealthSystem, and Nancy Seg…
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Trigger Warning: This podcast episode contains content about rape. Bethany's love and passion was competitive surfing. She was preparing to compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics on the Canadian Olympic Surfing team. But during her fall semester of 2019, she was raped and found out that she was pregnant. If she kept her pregnancy she would have to giv…
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Ashely's Story: From WIC to a Successful Entrepreneur
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Ashley is a Clairvoyant Life Coach and Manifestation Expert, speaker, best selling author, online course creator and workshop facilitator. After being told by her boss to have an abortion, Ashley knew she wanted to parent, even if it meant giving up her dream job. From single mom on WIC to a $20,000 in a day, Ashley knows what it takes to go from n…
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Pregnancy Nutrition + 1st Foods for Baby with Hayley Pfleghaar
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Every pregnant woman has questions about what to eat, what not to eat, how many calories are enough, and "will I ever return to 'normal' ?". Hayley, who has a background in dietetics, helps us navigate these questions with the mindset of grace for ourselves and by recognizing how much our body is doing. She gives us tips for on-the-go snacks that a…
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Jennifer Christie's Story: Rape, Pregnancy, Healing
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of rape. Jennifer Christie shares her story of being brutally raped on a business trip. About a month later, she discovered she had conceived a baby during the attack . This is her story of how she, her husband, and her family dealt with the question, "what about in cases of rape?". Jennifer is a …
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Voices for the Voiceless: No one should face unplanned pregnancy alone
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Voices for the Voiceless is a digital community that believes in supporting people with unplanned pregnancies by providing helpful information and social media connection. Mariah, their Lead Editor, joins us to discuss being a friend to someone with an unplanned pregnancy, her journey of documenting unplanned pregnancy stories up and down the West …
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Katie's Story: Adoption Prep, Custody Battles, and Happily Ever After
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Katie was focused on conquering accounting classes in college when she discovered she was pregnant. With the dad out of the picture, she started investigating the possibility of adoption so her son could grow up in a financially stable, two-parent household. Katie prepared to become a birth mother and found a wonderful family to adopt her baby. At …
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Wanda's Story: Being the Mom of a Teen Mom
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If you are a parent, imagine your seventeen-year-old came home and told you they were pregnant. How would you react? Wanda shares her journey as mom and grandma when she finds out her daughter is pregnant as a junior in high school.By Cheyenne Erickson
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Single Mom + College. It seems impossible, right? Well, Monica is here to tell us how she did it! High achieving Monica was planning on becoming a lawyer when she found out she was pregnant. She moved across the country to a new school, had a baby, and graduated on time. Monica is now a very busy mom of three living in TX. Monica is a co-founder of…
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Pregnant Students Have Rights! with Camille Cisneros
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Did you know that Title 9 protects pregnant students?!? I wish I had known that I had legal protections as a pregnant college student. Camille Cisneros, Director of Pregnant on Campus, shares stories of how they have helped women across the nation. Assisting high school, college, and graduate students, Pregnant on Campus is there to help you make y…
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Emma's Story: Parenting a Child with a Chronic Illness
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Unplanned Pregnancy + Parenting a child with a chronic illness Emma is funny and blunt as she describes her journey from a suicide ward to being a thriving parent of a daughter with short bowel syndrome. We discuss everything from the enneagram to Friends, and both agree that there should be no mom guilt for feeding your kids mac and cheese. * This…
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What are Pregnancy Centers, Anyway? with Linda Saccomano
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Maybe you like pregnancy centers, maybe you don't. Maybe you are asking, "What are pregnancy centers, anyway?" Linda Saccomano, the Executive Director of Alternatives Pregnancy Center, located in the Denver area, explains why she believes that her organization empowers women, especially women with unplanned pregnancies. Alternatives Pregnancy Cente…
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We are very excited to welcome Zach, our first dad on the show, just in time for Father's Day! We talk about everything from birth control to life with a newborn. Sarah and Zach share about losing their church's support because of their pregnancy. We discuss the pressure they faced to get married to "fix" their pregnancy and what they chose to do i…
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Safe Families for Children with Hilary Yeo
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If you lost your job, had to go to the hospital, or needed an emergency babysitter, who would you call? Many people do not have an answer to this question. Community is often hard to find but essential when you are going through life changes, like an unplanned pregnancy. In our second resource episode we learn about Safe Families for Children. Thei…
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Childbirth, Postpartum Care, Doulas and Birth Wishes with Sue Gottschall
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Our First Resource Episode! I am so excited to introduce you to Sue Gottschall a co-founder of Chicago Family Picnic. Sue is a Certified Lactation Consultant, Childbirth Educator and Doula. She answers questions about common childbirth fears and explains best practices for postpartum care. If you are pregnant, a new mom, or partner this conversatio…
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Missi's Story: Married and Unexpectedly Pregnant
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You can be happily married and still have an unplanned pregnancy rock your world. Missi got married in her early twenties and struggled to find a birth control that didn't make her sick. Once she discovered she was pregnant, Missi bravely made choices about moving to a different state and having a home birth. She vulnerably shares about her struggl…
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Sasha's Story Part 2: Surviving Eclampsia and Postpartum Depression
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Sasha continues her story by describing the inadequate health care she received, possibly due to racism. She experienced an emergency c-section, postpartum depression, and undiagnosed preeclampsia. In spite of life-threatening circumstances, she honestly portrays how becoming a parent is one of the best things that has happened to her. Go check out…
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Sasha's Story Part 1: Unplanned Pregnancy
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Welcome to Two Pink Lines Pod! Today we are joined by Sasha a social worker, writer, and mom. Despite our laughter, Sasha delves into how lonely it was to struggle with depression, a complicated relationship, be in school, and have an unplanned pregnancy. Check out Sasha's blog https://barefacedmama.org/ She passionately writes about the experience…
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