Episodes

  • S2 Episode 1: Welcome Back to Lotus -- Let's Talk Reproductive Health in High School!
    Jul 11 2024

    Welcome back to our Lotus Podcast! We are so excited to kick off season two of our podcast and continue our series this summer with brand new episodes releasing biweekly. Today, we are thrilled to be joined by our two high school interns-- Amalya and Sofia. Not only were they incredible additions to our team, but they contributed their own unique perspectives about the dialogue surrounding women+'s reproductive health in high school. We hope you enjoy this insightful discussion as much as we did! Be sure to download the Lotus app today, available on the Apple App Store.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 7: Sharing Mag's Story
    Oct 2 2023
    In this episode, one of our co-founders, Margaret Cote, shares her personal story. She speaks of when she found out about her reproductive health condition, how it impacted her, the difficulties of speaking about it, as well as how Lotus came to be. We hope you enjoy this personal episode!
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    33 mins
  • Episode 6: Kira's Story & Amenorrhea
    Sep 18 2023

    Hi everyone, welcome back! In this episode, we have one of our co-hosts, Kira, reveal her own reproductive health story and how she has grappled with amenorrhea, the absence of menstruation, as well as the stigma she has faced. Join us in this empowering discussion about menstruation, period health, and the taboos surrounding this condition. We hope you thoroughly enjoy this episode!

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    24 mins
  • Episode 5: Women+'s Reproductive Healthcare with Dr. González Vélez
    Sep 3 2023

    Join us for this incredibly insightful conversation featuring Dr. González Vélez, a Times 100 most influential person who pioneered abortion rights in Colombia. In this episode, we dive into women+'s reproductive healthcare, specifically abortion access, and discuss why and how it is critical that women+ have full autonomy over their bodies and reproductive health choices. We hope you enjoy this incredibly powerful and moving discussion!

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    40 mins
  • Episode 4: Understanding Endometriosis with Jandra Mueller
    Aug 21 2023
    Hey Lotus Listeners! Welcome back! After a brief summer break, we are back with biweekly episodes featuring incredible guests, conversations, and more! In this week's episode, Jandra Mueller, DPT, MS, PHRC, shares her personal and professional experiences with endometriosis, a condition that affects roughly one in ten people assigned female at birth. Join us for an incredibly insightful conversation! Thanks for listening :)
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    37 mins
  • Episode 3: Women+'s Health & Athletics with Hannah and Hailey
    Jun 8 2023

    In this episode, we bring on two special guests, Hannah Halvorsen and Hailey Swirbul to discuss the intersection of women+'s reproductive health and athletics. Hannah and Hailey are Olympic Nordic skiers and competed for Team USA in the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing. Since retiring from their Olympic athletic careers, they have become advocates in the discussion of RED-S, Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome. Join us in hearing their thoughts, insights, and conversations surrounding this important topic!

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    34 mins
  • Episode 2: Kate's Story & Premature Ovarian Failure
    May 24 2023
    In this second episode, we hear one of our co-founders, Kate Stevens, share her story in battling childhood cancer and dealing with Premature Ovarian Failure and Infertility. Join us in discussing how her reproductive health conditions have impacted her life, as well as why it is critical to create a space to have these discussions. We hope you listen!
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    29 mins
  • Episode 1: Welcome to Lotus!
    May 10 2023
    Welcome to Lotus! In this first episode, we introduce ourselves, our podcast, and our venture and discuss why it is absolutely crucial to establish a space where women+ can discuss reproductive health conditions and concerns. We hope you join us in our mission to ultimately destigmatize this topic through conversation and connection.
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    15 mins