Zoë Julian (they/them) is a Black and queer educator and obstetrician-gynecologist. In today's conversation, Zoë and Josie discuss ways for queer, trans, and non-binary People of the Global Majority to find medical care that fully supports them on their fertility journey, and how healthcare providers and community workers can protect and support their queer, trans, and non-binary patients and clients.

Khye (they/them) is a sacred transition guide and founder of Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center. In today's conversation with Josie, they discuss the sacred nature of birth, and how to be aware of and handle burnout cycles during transitional periods of life such as trying to conceive, carrying a pregnancy, becoming a caretaker or parent, building a birthworking business, and more.

Author, Speaker, and Queer and Trans advocate, Zena (she/her) joins Josie on the podcast today to discuss justice for all and transforming the healthcare system. Zena also talks about her experience coparenting alongside 3 queer parents, making one family, and deconstructing the unsupportive narrative that is the heteronormative nuclear family.

Educator and Disability Justice Advocate Shayda (she/her) joins Josie today to discuss issues related to justice and liberation of our bodyminds, including the intersection of Disability Justice and Reproductive Justice. This episode touches upon accessibility, sustainability, and advocating for our needs for all.

Gabrielle Griffith (they/he/she), is a doula and cannabis advocate. In this conversation, Gab and Josie discuss the importance of educating yourself on cannabis use, as every person's endocannabinoid system works differently. This episode also touches upon the possible uses of cannabis for the fertility journey.

Dominique and Ariel Wilson are a Black queer couple who use social media to create representation and destigmatize Black queer love. They are currently trying to conceive their first child, and discuss their journey on today's episode. Dominique and Ariel both use she/her pronouns.

Brandi (she/her) is an Afro Latina medical esthetician dedicated to creating spaces for people of the global majority in the beauty industry. Brandi shares her story of deciding to conceive and raise a child with her best friend, creating a new traditional family.

The basis of the Whole Self Fertility Method™ is that we are elemental beings, and that fertility is not our reproductive system only. It’s our endocrine system, our nervous system, our digestive system, and so much more.

Today, we are rerunning an informative episode to unpack each element that composes their Whole Self Fertility Method™. Josie developed this method over 14 years of practice and personal experience, integrating their whole, authentic self in relation to fertility.

Resham Mantri (she/they) is a first generation Indian American writer and death worker. In this episode, Josie and Resham discuss the importance of decolonizing death, the intersection of trying to conceive and the fragile nature of life, and divorce as reproductive loss. Resham also offers wisdom and comfort to those who have experienced loss on their fertility journey.

Dr. Sand Chang (they/them) is a Chinese American, gender fluid and non-binary trauma informed psychologist. In today's conversation, Josie and Dr. Sand discuss the importance of body liberation specifically for trans health, and how diet culture can impact those who are trying to conceive.

Educator, choreographer, and artivist April Axé Charmaine (she/they) joins Josie to discuss the importance of body movement in helping us connect with our body, energy, and elements of nature. Learn how dance can release trauma from the body, improve posture, confidence, and more. Axé also gives tips on how to find the right dance space that aligns with your needs.

Queer femme radical birthworker Anna (she/they) joins Josie on the podcast to talk about the complexity of queer family planning, the ways all of us can relate to birth, and her recent reckoning around her own relationship with having children. Anna’s way of being exudes care and warmth, and listeners will enjoy her fresh lens on birth and queer families.