Best Im Glad You Stayed Project Podcasts (2025)

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Dylan's Story 38:01

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Send us a text *Trigger Warning* This episode talks about suicide and self harm. The I'm Glad You Stayed Project was started in honor of Dylan Salge in 2021. In this episode, Dylan's mom, Micki, talks with Abbey about Dylan's struggles, the night he was found, his organ donations, her experience with grief, and feelings about the I'm Glad You Staye…

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Parenting Challenges: Managing Your Mental Health & Your Child's Safety 51:00

1y ago51:00

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Send us a text Karen Smith, an Iowa Mental Health Advocate and mother of two, joins Abbey and Dottie to discuss parenting children with mental health struggles. Dottie and Karen are brutally honesty about their struggles, mistakes, and lessons learned from raising children with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. We hope that o…

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Teen Voices: Mental Health Needs and Parental Understanding 1:01:37

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Send us a text A few of the I'm Glad You Stayed Project Ambassadors (Madison, Robert, Olivia, and Gavin) sit down with Abbey to discuss what teens need from their parents regarding their mental health. Support the show If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988. We see you trying and we…

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The Power of Vulnerability; Owen Skelley's Story 51:27

1y ago51:27

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Send us a text From the day they lost their son, Owen, to suicide, the Skelley family has made it their mission to share the story of "Big O", end the stigma of men's mental health, and fight to end the suicide epidemic. This is the Skelley's first podcast, and they believe it is important to share their story of what they wish they had known befor…

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Navigating Social Media- and It's Impact on Female Mental Health 46:20

1y ago46:20

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Send us a text Abbey, founder of the I'm Glad You Stayed Project, talk to four young women on impact of social media on their mental health. It's a great conversation! Support the show If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988. We see you trying and we are so glad you stayed. To learn …

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Dress for Success Quad Cities with Caitlyn Goeller 28:48

1+ y ago28:48

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I got to interview Caitylen Goeller with Dress for Success Quad Cities. Tickets for Recycle the Runway go on sale June 28th. Find them on Facebook to learn more!

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S4 E1 Eliza Etten and the Women's Right Protest 30:49

1+ y ago30:49

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Eliza Etten is Newhall, Iowa resident. She's holding a Women's Right Protest in Cedar Rapids at Green Square Park on June 24th at 11am in remembrance of the Dobbs v Jackson decision that occurred two years ago to this date. The decision overturned Roe v Wade. We talked about the event as well as who'll be at the event and what to expect. We also ta…

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S3 Ep6 The Final Episodes Part 2: Cedar Rapids Pride 21:07

2+ y ago21:07

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Loved speaking with Cedar Rapids parade and then attending the Pride Parade! For a full list of CR Pride events, click the link below! https://crprideia.com/events

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S3 Ep5 The Final Episodes Part 1: I'm Glad You Stayed Project 39:43

2+ y ago39:43

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In the first part of my final two episodes, I got to interview The I'm Glad You Stayed Project. The I'm Glad You Stayed Project strives to educate the public, especially teenagers, on real-time suicide prevention actions and resources to save the lives of those struggling with mental health and suicidal ideation. We supply suicide prevention resour…

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S3 Ep4 Katy Rasmussen with Johnson County Sexual Assault Response Team 44:02

2+ y ago44:02

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After graduating from the University of Iowa College of Nursing in December 2007, Katy began her nursing career at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on the Neuroscience Intermediate Inpatient Unit as a staff nurse. In 2014, she transferred to the Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit and became an Assistant Nurse Manager of the …

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S3 Ep3 Storm O'Brink 56:25

2+ y ago56:25

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April is sexual assault awareness month. This interview is with Storm O'Brink. Storm O’Brink, C-CBE (they/them/their) is the volunteer coordinator for the Rape Victim Advocacy Program in Iowa City, full-spectrum doula, and certified childbirth educator. They started their career in anti-violence work in 2016 at Transformative Healing, an LGBTQIA ce…

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S3 E2 Christie Cellman 30:18

2+ y ago30:18

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Give it up for Christie! I got to hear her speak at some rallies and decided to have a conversation with her.

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S3 E1 I'mmm back in the studio (bedroom) with an interview with my fiance 43:25

2+ y ago43:25

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After SO many months of being gone, I'm back (thanks to my trip to D.C. with Planned Parenthood). I deciced to do an interview with my fiancé to get his perspective on our abortions!

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S2 Ep8 Domestic Violence Intervention Program 48:32

3y ago48:32

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I got to speak with DVIP for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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S2 Ep 7 Abolition with Yasmina S. 1:07:43

3y ago1:07:43

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So grateful to have Yasmina back on the show to talk about police abolition. To read more about police abolition, check out "Abolition. Feminism. Now" by Angela Davis, Gina Dent, Erica Meiners and Beth Richie. For more info on the Iowa DOC statistics go to Iowa Prison Statistics | data.iowa.gov.

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S2 Ep 6 Do An Interview with Me! 30:52

3y ago30:52

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I asked people to do short 1-minjte interviews with me. Also, I tell my abortion story.

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S2 Ep 5: Disability w/ Erin Noon-Kay 1:04:28

3y ago1:04:28

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Interview with founder of Claiming Disability LLC

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S2 EP4 Dr. Lina-Maria Murillo & Dr. Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz 1:49:00

3y ago1:49:00

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Opinion: Rulings ensure further cruelty from restricting abortion care

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Inclusive Rambling Thoughts 16:48

3+ y ago16:48

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Yup I went there

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24 Hours Abortion Ban Rambling Thoughts 26:45

3+ y ago26:45

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I ramble a lot.

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S2 Ep3 UI Medical Students for Choice w/ Margaret Fuller and Hannah van Ert 54:17

3+ y ago54:17

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We got to speak about all the work they do!

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Thoughts on SCOTUS Leak 18:54

3+ y ago18:54

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Yup.

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Season 2 Episode 2 Max Mowitz from OneIowa 23:46

3+ y ago23:46

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To get involved please visit www.oneiowa.org

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S2 Ep1 Francine Thompson of the Emma Goldman Clinic 32:02

3+ y ago32:02

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It's been a long two months but we're back!

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Episode 13: Season 1 Finale! 59:34

3+ y ago59:34

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I got together with the following people from previous episodes for a season 1 wrap up: Yasmina, Gabriela, Heather, Aline, Mandi and Rue.

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Episode 12: Q&A 27:35

3+ y ago27:35

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Q&A

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Episode 11: Elizabeth's Story 32:24

3+ y ago32:24

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I got to speak with Elizabeth Eek about her story and how harmful 6 week abortion bans can be.

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Episode 10: Rue's Story 37:23

4y ago37:23

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TW: This episode contains talk about mental illness and suicidal ideation. I got to speak with Rue, who told me about her abortion story and why she decided to become a reproductive rights advocate. Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 Foundation 2 Crisis Line 319-362-2174

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Episode 9: Let's Talk About Sex Ed with Jennifer Horner 44:13

4y ago44:13

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I got to speak with Jennifer Horner from Planned Parenthood on all things sexual education. Amaze.org Planned Parenthood Sex Ed Resources Sex Positive Families

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Episode 8: The Hyde Amendment with Great Plain Action Society founder Sikowis Nobiss 51:22

4y ago51:22

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TW: graphic depiction of violence and talks of murder, forced sterilization I got to talk with founder and executive director of The Great Plains Action Society, Sikowis Nobiss. She tells me about the Hyde Amendment and how it disproportiately affects indigenous peoples. Great Plains Action Society The Hyde Amendment ACCESS DENIED: ORIGINS OF THE H…

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Episode 7: Schizophrenia & Our Failing Mental Health System 51:27

4y ago51:27

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TW: talks of mental illness and substance use I got to talk to Ryan who is a friend about what it's like going through the system as someone living with schizophrenia and substance abuse. Iowans With Mental Health Illness Struggle In Failed System Foundation 2 Crisis Services List of Johnson County Crisis Services Mobile Crisis Outreach How The Los…

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ANOTHER BONUS?! Corridor Community Action Network 19:26

4y ago19:26

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Hey all! I got to do a short interview with Corridor Community Action Network's creator Mandi Nichols. She speaks to me about the work she's been doing and how we can support our communities. CCAN Facebook CCAN Blog CCAN venmo CCAN gofund me Wishlist Mobile Closet volunteer app

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BONUS! Dobbs v Jackson's Women's Health Organization 22:43

4y ago22:43

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TW: Strong language Today, I give a quick introduction to the upcoming Supreme Court case. Lessons from Before Roe Jackson Women’s Health Organization v. Dobbs What Abortion Was Like In The U.S. Before Roe V. Wade A Look At Amy Coney Barrett's Record On Abortion Rights Roe v. Wade: The Constitutional Right to Access Safe, Legal Abortion Planned Par…

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Episode 6: U for Us - Supporting Survivors and Working To End Sexual Misconduct at the University of Iowa 1:07:47

4y ago1:07:47

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TW: strong language and talks of sexual assault Today, I’m airing an interview with U for Us. They are a university of Iowa affiliated organization that supports sexual assault survivors and works to end sexual misconduct at the University of Iowa. I got to talk with them about all the amazing work they do and how we can get involved. Lessons on Co…

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Episode 5: Is this really happening?! - Endometriosis, hysterectomies and nonconsensual pelvic exams w/ Yasmina S. 41:24

4y ago41:24

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TW: this episode mentions talks of sexual abuse, medical trauma and suicide Welcome back for another episode. I got to talk with a young woman about what it's like to live with endometriosis and why OBGYNs won't give her a hysterectomy despite her living in chronic pain. We also take a dive into what nonconsensual pelvic exams are and why they're h…

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BONUS!: Interview with Iowa City Mutual Aid Collective 51:50

4y ago51:50

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Welcome to the first bonus episode! I got to speak with two members of IMCA (Iowa City Mutual Aid Collective) about the work their doing within Iowa City. Iowa City Mutual Aid Collective website IMCA Linktree IMCA Facebook

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Episode 4: Abortion Clinic Escorts w/ Jeff 49:25

4y ago49:25

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In this episode, I air an interview with a local volunteer clinic escort in the Iowa City area. Jeff talks all about what it means to be a clinic escort, why it's important and how we can get involved. Quick note: we got cut off at a point in the interview and try to follow up with what we were talking about. Volunteer Clinic Escorts at Planned Par…

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Episode 3: Fight for your Trans Rights and Inclusion w/ Heather Dunn 54:04

4y ago54:04

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TW: Talks of mental illness and suicidal ideation. Welcome back for our 3rd episode! I got to speak with Heather about how we need to be inclusive in the reproductive rights movement while also fighting for trans right! Enjoy! If You Really Care About Reproductive Justice, You Should Care About Transgender Rights! Transgender and Nonbinary People G…

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Episode 2: Abortion Access in Iowa w/ Gabriela Fuentes 45:11

4y ago45:11

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On this episode, I speak to with Gabriela Fuentes. She is the Senior Advocacy Strategist from Planned Parenthood of the North Central States. Gabriela goes over what kind of laws surround abortion here in Iowa as well as some of the attacks on abortion we've seen in the past. We also talk briefly about Texas, the upcoming Supreme Court case Dobbs v…

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Episode 1: Get to know me and Repros for Iowa updated 11/24/2021 18:57

4y ago18:57

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Hi all! This first episode sets up the podcast: who I am, what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. We also take a dive into what the difference is between reproductive rights vs. reproductive justice. Webpage for SistersongLink to Loretta Ross' Book about Reproductive Justice Conversation with Loretta Ross about Repro Justice A chart on the differences…