The Real Cost of Hormonal Contraceptives with Grace Emily Stark
Brave New Us: Choosing Human in the Age of Biotechnology
Contraceptives are all about being “safe,” right? If that’s true, why is this “essential tool” for women’s health causing everything from depression and anxiety to blood clots and strokes? Samantha talks with journalist and editor of Natural Womanhood, Grace Emily Stark, to get the real stats on how hormonal contraceptives are effecting women’s health, alternative methods of family planning, and what we can do to get the word out about the deception in the world of women’s health. Learn more about the risks of hormonal contraceptives and find alternative methods of family planning at NaturalWomanhood.com, or connect with Grace on her website GraceEmilyStark.com. …“All Will Be Well” original track by Jessica Gerhardt (JessicaGerdardt.com).For exclusive updates or to support the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at bravenewus.substack.comNow available: Reclaiming Motherhood from a Culture Gone Mad—a mother’s theology of the body
About Podcast
From gene editing and artificial wombs to brain implants and digital immortality—what does it mean to be human in a world trying to remake us?
Brave New Us explores how emerging technologies are reshaping what it means to be human. Hosted by Catholic bioethicist and author Samantha Stephenson, the podcast sits at the crossroads of faith, science, and ethics, featuring expert interviews and incisive commentary on biotechnology, AI, transhumanism, reproductive technologies, human enhancement, and the moral questions they raise.
Whether you're questioning the ethics of cutting-edge science, navigating a rapidly changing technological world, or simply seeking clarity in an age of unprecedented innovation, Brave New Us will help you think critically, live intentionally, and choose what is deeply human.
Samantha Stephenson holds master's degrees in theology and bioethics, served as a Paul Ramsey Fellow at the Center for Bioethics and Culture, and taught for the McGrath Institute at the University of Notre Dame. She is the author of several books helping readers grow in faith and navigate the spiritual and ethical questions shaping our rapidly changing world. In addition to hosting the Brave New Us podcast, Samantha writes the Choosing Human newsletter on Substack where she explores faith, family, and the future of being human. Learn more at www.snstephenson.com.
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