When you say, “The Pill” there is no debate about what pill you are talking about. Birth control pills have been a tool of the women’s liberation movement for over 60 years.
Birth control in general is as ubiquitous in our society as aspirin – and seems as harmless. But what do we really know about how hormonal contraception works and impacts our bodies? Tod ... Show More
Oct 1
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Mental Health
Psychedelics are having a moment in mental health care. Research is showing promising results for conditions including depression, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD. But how much do we actually know — and how much is hype? ADAA member expert and licensed psycholog ... Show More
27m 3s
Feb 2023
Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein x The Biz of Birth Control
Let’s talk about the business of birth control. You may follow Ricki Lake (yes, THAT Ricki Lake), and know that she is now making documentaries about issues particularly faced by women. Well this week I had her and her producing partner, and director, Abby Epstein on the show. A ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2025
797. What They Don't Tell You About Birth Control
Ricki Lake and her longtime business partner and filmmaker, Abby Epstein, join the show today to talk about their groundbreaking new documentary film, The Business of Birth Control – a truth finding journey where they tell the impactful stories of women who’ve had a whole range o ... Show More
14m 54s
<p><strong>In This Episode We Talk About:</strong></p><ul><li>All things birth control with our guests: Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein!</li><li>The background of their new documentary, The Business of Birth Control</li><li>Misconceptions and side effects of commonly used forms of co ... Show More
