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My Body. My Pod. with Mini TimmarajuAuthor: Mini Timmaraju
The fight for reproductive freedom is more urgent than ever. Thats why were bringing you My Body. My Pod. a new podcast hosted by Mini Timmaraju, president & CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All and one of the leading voices in the fight for abortion rights. If youre into building a nationwide movement to protect and expand health justice, reproductive equity, and the power of people to control their own lives? This show is for you. As a listener, youll hear from leaders and changemakers who share wisdom from the front lines, stories of the real struggles people are facing every day, and a vision for the future were determined to win. Check out My Body. My Pod. on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Language: en Genres: Government, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Daniela & Julia: Immigration, Abortion, & the Fight for Bodily Autonomy
Episode 12
Monday, 23 February, 2026
In collaboration with Abortion in America, our latest episode of My Body. My Pod. with Mini Timmaraju features Julia and her daughter Daniela, a young immigrant whose access to abortion care was blocked by Florida’s abortion ban. Before we dive in, it’s important to ground ourselves in what’s happening across the country. Right now, undocumented people, immigrants, and people of color are being targeted, surveilled, and subjected to violence. When leaving your house feels unsafe, fear shapes daily life—where people go, who they trust, and whether they seek help when they need it. That fear reaches into exam rooms and clinics. It affects access to abortion. It affects access to prenatal care. It affects access to basic health care. And when people delay care, avoid care, or are denied care altogether, the consequences are real—and often devastating. Access to care is never just about whether a service exists. It’s about whether you can safely reach it. That reality shapes Daniela’s story. When she needed an abortion, Florida’s six-week abortion ban left her with no real choice—just a deadline designed to run out before most people even know they’re pregnant. For Daniela, that meant leaving her home state to access health care that should have been available in her own community. These laws force people across state lines, layering financial and logistical strain onto those with the least room to maneuver—including immigrants, people of color, young people, and families already navigating systemic barriers. When politicians restrict abortion this way, they don’t eliminate the need for care—they impose unjust burdens on individuals and families least able to carry them. At its core, this comes down to a simple principle: decisions about pregnancy should belong to the person who is pregnant, not the government. Episode recorded on February 2, 2026 Thanks for listening! Make sure you hit the subscribe button to get notified when new episodes drop, and share this episode with a friend. Explore more episode resources at reproforall.org/podEP12 Sign up to get involved with Reproductive Freedom for All at reproforall.org/podlistener/ or Text POD to 59791. *By providing your phone number, you are consenting to receive mobile alerts from Reproductive Freedom for All at 59791 and other phone numbers. Message and data rates apply. Frequency varies. Text STOP to end. Text HELP for help. Dig the new show? Help us spread the word! Like and subscribe to My Body. My Pod. on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
