This episode has been simmering for a few weeks, post Roe v Wade being trashed in the US; but in some ways it's been simmering for 20 years. I feel very strongly indeed that this subject should be spoken about without shame, and I've tried to do that here. I'm in conversation with Dr Fiona Bloomer of Ulster University, and Katherine O'Brien of BPAS.

Fiona was involved in this recent piece of research, amongst other things, which is a really interesting read: Pierson, C., Bloomer, F., Allamby, L., Campbell, E., Hughes, B., McLaughlin, L., &amp; Powell, R. (2022). After a CEDAW Optional Protocol Inquiry into abortion law: a conversation with activists for change in Northern Ireland. International Feminist Journal of Politics, 0(0), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/14616742.2022.2053297

And here's where you can support BPAS campaigns: https://bpas-campaigns.org/

A Postcard from Germany

The Second Shift is a podcast that seeks, ambitiously, to explore lots of different life experiences, find out the facts, and understand new perspectives. From matrescence to menopause, I'll be talking to expert speakers and people with lived experience, because stories are such a great way to understand the world. I hope you'll find something interesting in this slightly eclectic collection of conversations!