Fighting Stigma & Misinformation with Sophie Nir | #098
Fighting Stigma & Misinformation with Sophie Nir | #098  
Podcast: Secondhand Therapy
Published On: Mon Sep 08 2025
Description: Support the boys:PATREON - http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod MERCH - http://secondhandtherapypod.comBetterHelp: If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/secondhandtherapy for a discount on your first month of therapy. #sponsoredIf you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/Abortion advocate Sophie Nir joins us to unpack stigma, misinformation, and advocacy — from “abortion positivity” to global rights, men’s roles, and why abortion must be seen as a social good.Abortion is one of the most stigmatized topics in society — and this conversation takes it head-on.In this episode, we sit down with abortion advocate Sophie Nir to explore the realities of abortion rights, stigma, and advocacy. Together, we unpack:How stigma and misinformation shape the abortion debateWhy shifting to “abortion positivity” changes the conversationThe role of partners and men in supporting reproductive rightsThe global landscape of abortion vs. the unique challenges in the U.S.How language, culture, and politics influence the way abortion is understoodWhy abortion should be recognized as a social good, not a source of shameWe also share personal perspectives on identity, political beliefs, and the intersections of global conflicts — including Israel–Palestine — with conversations around justice, autonomy, and control of women’s bodies.It’s a raw, informative, and deeply personal discussion about reproductive rights, stigma, advocacy, and the urgent need for a cultural shift in how we talk about abortion.https://www.abortionpositivity.com/http://instagram.com/abortionpositivityhttp://tiktok.com/@abortionpositivityBUSINESS INQUIRIES: business@shtpod.com Follow us here: http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypodContact us: secondhandtherapypod@gmail.com 818-850-2448 PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105  Cover Art Design: Louie Paoletti Theme Music: Jamie Franks