Dr. Richard Grossman, a recently retired OBGYN and member of Durango Friends Meeting, discusses abortion and community in 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 article in the Sept/Oct 2023 issue of the Western Friend magazine. Click here to read the article.
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The “chapters” in this podcast:
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 Three 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 comments
38:04 Dr. Grossman on infanticide
42:06 Thank you and Outro