Arina Grossu Agnew

We’re told that changing a child’s name, pronouns, and identity is an act of love, but what if that so-called “affirmation” is actually the start of a dangerous medical experiment? Pediatrician, researcher, former Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds), and the current Chair of the ACPeds Adolescent Sexuality Committee, Dr. Michelle Cretella says social transition isn’t harmless—it can confuse children when they are not being told the truth about their identity as male or female, disrupt their normal development, and lead them down the path of chemical and surgical interventions. On this episode of the Bioethics Babe Podcast, we’re identifying the hidden risks of social transition in children—and asking the hard questions no one else will. Are Read More ›

Did you know that a woman can only get pregnant a few days each month — and that her body gives her clear signs of when those days are? In this episode of The Bioethics Babe Podcast, Dr. Marguerite Duane, board-certified family physician and co-founder of FACTS About Fertility, reveals the science behind fertility awareness and restorative reproductive medicine. Dr. Duane shares how a night hospital shift changed her entire understanding of women’s health, why fertility awareness is not the old “rhythm or calendar method,” and how tracking a woman’s natural biomarkers — like cervical fluid, basal body temperature, and hormone levels — can help women and couples understand their fertility, address root causes of reproductive health issues, and move Read More ›

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed functional eggs from human skins cells. The global genome editing market is set to grow from $6.2 billion in 2025 to $19.6 billion by 2032. We live in an age of astonishing medical breakthroughs. From artificial intelligence in diagnostics to cutting-edge fertility treatments, science seems to advance at breakneck speed. But amid all the excitement, one critical question risks being drowned out: just because we can do something, does that mean we should? That’s the question at the heart of bioethics—the discipline that applies moral reasoning to all kinds of ethical questions. I launched the Bioethics Babe podcast to examine the tough questions and human flourishing in light of science, faith, Read More ›

What if everything you’ve heard about the abortion pill isn’t the full story? Nearly two-thirds of all U.S. abortions are chemical abortions. Board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Donna Harrison, Director of Research for the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG), joins Bioethics Babe to pull back the curtain on chemical abortion — from how mifepristone (RU-486) and misoprostol actually work in a woman’s body, to the hidden complications women face, to the behind-the-scenes schemes at the upper echelons of power that took place to get the abortion pill to America. Did you know that the Population Council created a Cayman Islands shell company called Danco in order to get mifepristone to the U.S.? Did you know that taxpayer dollars helped Read More ›

What happens when the medical establishment stops protecting children — and starts encouraging medicalizing sexual identity confusion instead? In this episode of Bioethics Babe, Dr. Jill Simons, a board-certified pediatrician and Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians, exposes how ideology has overtaken science and good medicine in the treatment of children with sexual identity disorder and how this puts vulnerable kids at risk. Dr. Simons shares how her decades of experience in pediatrics led her to speak out against sex-rejecting interventions on children with sexual identity disorder — interventions which are not compassionate and leave lifelong physical and mental consequences. We discuss: Dr. Simons explains why she believes children deserve truth, not a pathway to sex-rejecting transition. Watch Read More ›

In this deeply moving episode, Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln shares his remarkable journey of faith, conversion, and healing. From his path to the Catholic Church and his vocation to the priesthood, to his honest reflections on struggling with depression and finding hope in Christ, Bishop Conley offers a profound Catholic perspective on mental health, reminding listeners that holiness and healing can be achieved even amidst mental struggles. He opens up about what led him to write his pastoral letter A Future with Hope, how faith and therapy can work together, and why surrender and community are essential to the healing process. With his characteristic wisdom, humility, and warmth, Bishop Conley reminds us that even in darkness, Read More ›

Why would an atheist be pro-life? In this interview of the Bioethics Babe podcast, Monica Snyder, Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life, shares the evidence-based and non-religious arguments against abortion. With a background in chemical biology and forensic science, Monica explains how science, logic, and compassion shape her pro-life views—without relying on faith. She also shares her best advice on how to dialogue with people who are pro-choice. We discuss: If you’ve ever wondered whether the pro-life position requires religion, this conversation shows why it doesn’t. Subscribe for more interviews on bioethics, abortion debates, and the intersection of science, ethics, and culture. For more information, the latest episodes, and additional resources, visit www.bioethicsbabe.com. Thank you for tuning in! Follow BB on Read More ›

On this very first episode, I’m joined by Dr. Joseph Meaney, Past President and Senior Fellow of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, to discuss the foundations of bioethics, the principles of good medicine, and why it matters when making daily health decisions for yourself and your family. For more information, the latest episodes, and additional resources, visit www.bioethicsbabe.com. Thank you for tuning in! Follow BB on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BioethicsBabe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576554667052 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioethicsbabe X: https://x.com/bioethicsbabe Listen to BB on Your Favorite Podcast Platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sk6pK4vYfvkdyQh3vVO5m Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bioethics-babe/id1841776855 Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/168b2504-9269-4910-b3da-6e0b954da9de/bioethics-babe iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bioethics-babe-296039682/ RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/bioethicsbabe/