Hyperfixed Presenting: The Dream - Babies Not Having Babies
Jul 3, 2025
Jane Marie, host of The Dream podcast, teams up with Charlotte Eisenberg, a political journalist and reproductive rights advocate. They delve into Charlotte's transformative journey from a teenage anti-abortion activist to a pro-choice advocate following traumatic experiences. Their conversation exposes the emotional struggles surrounding reproductive choices, the pressures exerted by societal norms, and the impact of political morality on youth. It’s an eye-opening discussion that highlights the urgent need for understanding and compassion in the realm of reproductive rights.
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Charlotte's Harrowing Childhood Abuse
- Charlotte was sexually abused for four years and became pregnant at 15 due to rape.
- She miscarried alone in her school bathroom, which was traumatic and a turning point.
Charlotte as Anti-Abortion Influencer
- Charlotte became an anti-abortion influencer as a teen, pushed to grieve her miscarriage as if she lost a child.
- She was made a poster child despite never having an abortion.
Leaving the Anti-Abortion Group
- Charlotte left Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising after experiencing harassment and toxic group dynamics.
- She was pressured to have a struggle session and faced anti-Semitic threats.