Go with the Flow

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Flow is the latest intersectional feminist group at the University of Southern California. We will be discussing a variety of topics based on our own experiences and research compiled by our members.

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Oct 23, 2022 · 30 min
Madrigal v. Quilligan
Welcome back to Go With the Flow! For our first episode of the 2022-23 school year, Annie and Lauren chat with USC Flow's founder and former president, Natalia Parraz, about the federal class action lawsuit Madrigal v. Quilligan. Madrigal v. Quilligan was a lawsuit filed by 10 Mexican-American women against the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center for coerced sterilization procedures and sterilization procedures performed without informed consent. Additional Resources: No Más Bebés, STERILIZED in the Name of Public Health, When Doctors Took 'Family Planning' Into Their Own Hands
S2 · E5
Apr 8, 2022 · 25 min
Dissociative Feminism: Hookup Culture, Activism, and More
In this episode, Piya chats with Dani about dissociative feminism, how we use dissociation as a coping mechanism in our lives, and the often problematic implications of it! Learn more about Flow at uscflow.com or @uscflow on Instagram!
S2 · E3
Jan 26, 2022 · 30 min
Flow 101: Everything You Need to Know
Today, Piya chats with Flow President Natalia, and Vice President Eva, about what exactly Flow does, our core mission, why we do what we do, and some common questions/misconceptions! Learn more about Flow at uscflow.com or @uscflow on Instagram!
S2 · E3
Nov 2, 2021 · 27 min
White Feminism
In this episode, Piya and Isa chat about white feminism, the importance of intersectionality, our own experiences, and celebrities who embody these ideals! Learn more about Flow at uscflow.com or @uscflow on Instagram!
S2 · E2
Oct 1, 2021 · 27 min
Let's Talk About Endometriosis
Today, Piya chats with Alisha about their experiences with endometriosis, common ways to know if you have it, and the difficulties of under-diagnosis and navigating not being taken medically seriously! Here are some more resources about endometriosis - if you think you share symptoms, talk to your doctor, chances are you're not ovary-acting! Endometriosis overview/symptoms/causes: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometriosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354656 Endometriosis under-diagnosis: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/sep/28/endometriosis-hidden-suffering-millions-women Endometriosis Association: https://endometriosisassn.org/ Learn more about Flow at uscflow.com or @uscflow on Instagram!
S2 · E1
Sep 17, 2021 · 30 min
Let's Talk About Texas Abortion Laws and Reproductive Rights
Welcome to the new season of Go with the Flow! Today, Piya chats with Brandi, Eva, and Maria about Texas's new abortion law, SB 8, its implications, and our personal experiences! More information about SB 8: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/10/us/politics/texas-abortion-law-facts.html ; https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/01/health/texas-abortion-law-facts.html Learn more about Flow at: uscflow.com or @uscflow on Instagram
S1 · E10
May 28, 2021 · 7 min
The Finale!
Today's episode spotlights the work that some of our e-board members have been doing over the past year, as well as wrapping up the very first season of Go With the Flow! Thank you to everyone that has tuned in over the past few months and get ready for Flow to be back soon! Learn more at Flow: @uscflow on Instagram or uscflow.com
S1 · E9
May 14, 2021 · 30 min
Women in Politics
On the penultimate episode of Season 1 of Go with the Flow, Jamie is back with Natalia, the President of Flow, to discuss everything to do with women in politics from the 2016 Presidential Election to America's obsession with female politicians' fashion choices to Caitlyn Jenner's announcement to run for governor of California and all the difficulties in between. Diane D. Blair's poll: https://slate.com/human-interest/2017/06/new-research-on-role-of-sexism-in-2016-election.html Article on obsession with female politicians' fashion: https://www.vox.com/identities/2018/12/3/18107151/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-eddie-scarry-women-politics Maybe Burke: Instagram @believeinmaybe Learn more about Flow at uscflow.com or on Instagram @uscflow
S1 · E8
Apr 30, 2021 · 11 min
Spotlight: Flow x Aunt Flow
Today Jamie chats with Josie, a Brand Ambassador and Happiness Coordinator at Aunt Flow, a company that aims to ensure everyone has access to menstrual products. Free the Tampons Statistics: https://www.freethetampons.org/uploads/4/6/0/3/46036337/ftt_infographic.pdf Brittany Wong's Article about period poverty: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/covid-pandemic-period-poverty-worse_l_60071f06c5b62c0057c0b8f5 UNICEF Study: https://www.unicef.org/media/68446/file/Mitigating-the-impacts-of-COVID19-on-menstrual-health-and-hygiene-Brief.pdf Aunt Flow Blog: https://www.goauntflow.com/blogs/periodical Connect with Aunt Glow at: goauntflow.com or @GoAuntFlow on Instagram & Twitter or Aunt Flow on Facebook & LinkedIn To get started getting Aunt Flow on your campus/workplace or reach a member of the team: www.goauntflow.com --> click the orange "Get Started" button at the top right of the page Reach Josie directly at: Josie@GoAuntFlow.com Learn more about Flow at: uscflow.com or @uscflow on Instagram
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Apr 16, 2021 · 16 min
Spotlight: Flow x I Support the Girls
In today's episode, Christiana, the Administrative Manager and Marketing Associate of I Support the Girls, tells us about the organization's mission to distribute essential items and products to allow women experiencing homelessness, impoverishment, or distress to maintain their dignity. Bustle Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABch4VYOJZ0 Learn more about ISTG at: isupportthegirls.org or @isupportthegirls on Instagram Learn more about Flow at: uscflow.com or @uscflow on Instagram
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Apr 2, 2021 · 17 min
Spotlight: Flow x Callisto
***Trigger Warning: sexual assault*** April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, so in today's episode, we discuss how Callisto is using technology to better meet the needs of survivors with Sarayfah, the Campus Engagement Manager for Callisto. Learn more about Callisto at: mycallisto.org or @callisto on Instagram Learn more about Flow at: uscflow.com or @uscflow on Instagram
S1 · E5
Mar 19, 2021 · 30 min
Spotlight: Flow x CHIP
In today's episode, we have our first external guest, Addie, the President of the Community Health Involvement Project (CHIP) at USC. She discusses some of CHIP's projects, such as the Community Fridge and Community Health Fair. We also talk about our responsibility as USC students to our community and how to get involved! Find a Community Fridge in LA: https://community-fridge.bubbleapps.io/ Food Insecurity in the US: https://www.npr.org/2020/09/27/912486921/food-insecurity-in-the-u-s-by-the-numbers Learn more about USC Chip at: uscchip.org or @uscchip on Instagram Learn more about Flow at: uscflow.com or @uscflow on Instagram
S1 · E4
Mar 5, 2021 · 16 min
Navigating the Decision to Get an IUD
On today's episode, Internal Vice President Phuong talks about her decision to get an IUD, as well as social and cultural boundaries to contraceptives. Planned Parenthood Information about IUDs: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/iud Resource for USC students: https://pharmacies.usc.edu/services/hormonal-contraceptives/
S1 · E3
Feb 19, 2021 · 21 min
Juggling Your Sport and Body Confidence as a Female Athlete
Margaret, our Recruitment Director and a Division 1 athlete at USC, talks about dealing with body confidence as a female athlete, as well as some inequalities between male and female athletes. Learn more about Flow on our website: uscflow.com or our Instagram: @uscflow Starting salaries for NBA vs. WNBA: https://www.blackenterprise.com/top-wnba-nba-salaries-2019/#:~:text=That's%20nearly%20%2420%2C000%20less%20than,maximum%20salary%20caps%20at%20%24117%2C500.&text=The%20WNBA%20also%20receives%20less%20money%20in%20broadcast%20rights%20than%20the%20NBA. Kobe Bryant's Mamba & Mambacita Foundation that support women in sports: https://www.mambaandmambacita.org/
S1 · E2
Feb 5, 2021 · 21 min
How Menstrual Cups Can Change Your Life
In this episode, Marketing Director and resident menstrual cup enthusiast Eva discusses why she switched to a menstrual cup and why you should too! Learn more about Flow on our website: uscflow.com or our Instagram: @uscflow Our partner TOP: https://toporganicproject.com/ Menstrual Cups and Toxic Shock Syndrome: https://putacupinit.com/do-menstrual-cups-cause-tss/ Menstrual Cup Sizing: https://putacupinit.com/which-size/ When to replace your Menstrual Cup: https://store.lunette.com/blogs/news/8-faq-about-menstrual-cups#:~:text=Menstrual%20cups%20can%20last%20for,t%20in%20good%20condition%20anymore. June Cups being sold at cost ($6!): https://thejunecup.com/products/the-june-cup-regular
S1 · E1
Jan 23, 2021 · 36 min
Let's Talk About Mansplaining
Chatting with Flow President and Founder Natalia about mansplaining: what it is, its effects, and how to stop doing it. Learn more about Flow on our website: uscflow.com or our Instagram: @uscflow Flow General Body Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAGMm3gLatKi4HLHlQBnDKM29G6UVjAsKgqYeYTobrk5B4hA/viewform Stuff Mom Never Told You Podcast on Mansplaining: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuff-mom-never-told-you/id304531053#episodeGuid=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.podtrac.com%2Fpts%2Fredirect.mp3%2Fpodcasts.howstuffworks.com%2Fhsw%2Fpodcasts%2Fsmnty%2F2016-11-16-smnty-mansplaining.mp3 Rebecca Solnit's Essay in the LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-apr-13-op-solnit13-story.html Information on Imposter's Syndrome: https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/imposter-syndrome-women?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3 Eleanor Beaton's Article in The Atlantic: https://www.atlanticbusinessmagazine.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ABMV27N5-XX-LR.pdf Kim Goodwin's Chart: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180727-mansplaining-explained-in-one-chart Article about Labor Laws from Natalia's Law Class: The New Republic vol. XXIII Number 226
Jan 18, 2021 · 53 sec
Welcome to Go with the Flow!
Welcome to our podcast! Flow is the newest intersectional feminist group here at the University of Southern California and we'll be discussing a variety of topics here based on our own experiences and research done by our members. Follow our Instagram (@uscflow) to learn more about our organization and subscribe for episodes every other Friday!

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