Anything You Lose-Reproductive Technology & Infertility Journeys
October 3, 2023
Hosted by Christine Erickson
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Episode Description
Infertility affects approximately 17.5% of the adult population, or roughly 1 in 6 people globally, according to the World Health Organization. The global assisted reproductive technology (ART) market size was $21.32 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $45.06 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 9.8%. On today's episode we will explore the complex and personal impact of infertility and reproductive technology, what this all means for the lives behind these statistics. What can be learned from the stories of those who have experienced infertility trauma and other adverse mental health effects? How have survivors found pathways toward healing? Tune in live, as we have the honor of being in conversation with today's guest, award winning filmmaker Irina Vodar, just ahead of the North American premier of her documentary film, "Anything You Lose." The film delves into the reproductive industry, and follows Irina on her personal, seven-year journey. Her film is a story of hope and resilience, chronicling the impact of reproductive treatments, such as addiction, shame, isolation, and silence.
New Legacy Radio
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New Legacy Radio (NLR) is a social justice platform that amplifies the experiences, perspectives, and contributions of people without children. The show also navigates the multigenerational and intergenerational impact of social and systemic discrimination based on personal reproductive and relationship experiences. In conversation with diverse guests, who have lived experience, and allies, we discuss how these constructs relate to basic human rights, the natural world, global priorities, transnational relationships, and beyond. NLR is brought to you by New Legacy Institute (NLI), the first global policy institute to advocate for the rights of people who do not have children and policy without pronatalism. New Legacy Radio airs live on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel every Tuesday at 10 AM Pacific Time. Listen live and on-demand: https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/4062
Christine Erickson
Christine J. Erickson (she/her) is the founder of New Legacy Institute (NLI), the only institute focused on the global imposition and real-world impact of pronatalist constructs and policy, and the demographic of people who do not have children. The Institute advocates for equal individual protections across reproductive and relationship experiences, as an urgent, foundational change to social policy. Christine is an experienced leadership advisor, social entrepreneur and policy advocate with vast and diverse global experience. She has an MBA in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management.
