27. Dr. Richard Grossman - Abortion and Community

Dr. Richard Grossman, a recently retired OBGYN, discusses abortion and community on this episode of the Western Friend Podcast. Dr. Grossman continues to work on several population-centered projects and shares about his work, his purpose, and his essay published in the most recent issue of the Western Friend magazine.  Later, the conversation is opened to members of the community who joined us for the live recording. 

Links:

• Dr. Grossman’s essay on Abortion and Community
• Website for Population Matters

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:42 Dr. Grossman on his upbringing and past
• 5:50 On his work as an OBGYN
• 9:20 Quakerism as a source of protection
• 11:10 On working for peace
• 14:48 Reflections on abortion research
• 20:28 3 levels of prevention
• 21:21 Responses to possible grief and/or loss
• 24:32 Michelle shares her experiences
• 27:32 Dr. Grossman on talking about abortion
• 31:52 Looking at the bigger picture
• 34:08 Community comment
• 38:04 Dr. Grossman on infanticide
• 42:06 Thank you and Outro