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Mara Santilli

@maracsantilli

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Freelance health journalist, editor, and researcher

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Broke(r) by one degree 🤪🎓 No, in all seriousness, just one last graduation post for the road. Certainly no institution is perfect, far from it, but to experience this place and connect with the people doing such special, meaningful work within it has been humbling to say the least. I am so privileged. Special thank you to my family too for cheering me on along the way! Constantly reminding myself to stay grounded as I move forward into writing the remainder of my book and putting it out into the world. 🌎 📚❤️ taken in Beinecke Plaza by @maracsantilli

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This week on #ThePainGapPodcast, we’re talking about everything from tradwives to tech w/ @maracsantilli!

Santilli is a journalist and researcher asking some of the most urgent and uncomfortable questions about women’s health, power, and who gets to control our bodies. She is a leading voice examining the intersection of contraception, culture, and systemic inequality.

Her work unpacks everything from the rise of “tradwife” content and anti-birth control rhetoric to the deeply rooted histories of eugenics, coercion, and misinformation that still shape reproductive care today.

In this conversation, we get into what’s really driving the resurgence of anti-contraception narratives, how social media is reshaping our understanding of “choice,” and why Mara says we cannot afford to be lied to about birth control.

Tune in today, wherever you get your podcasts!

#womenshealth #anushayspoint #thepaingap by @maracsantilli

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This week on #ThePainGapPodcast, we’re talking about everything from tradwives to tech w/ @maracsantilli!

Santilli is a journalist and researcher asking some of the most urgent and uncomfortable questions about women’s health, power, and who gets to control our bodies. She is a leading voice examining the intersection of contraception, culture, and systemic inequality.

Her work unpacks everything from the rise of “tradwife” content and anti-birth control rhetoric to the deeply rooted histories of eugenics, coercion, and misinformation that still shape reproductive care today.

In this conversation, we get into what’s really driving the resurgence of anti-contraception narratives, how social media is reshaping our understanding of “choice,” and why Mara says we cannot afford to be lied to about birth control.

Tune in today, wherever you get your podcasts!

#womenshealth #anushayspoint #thepaingap by @maracsantilli

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This week on #ThePainGapPodcast, we’re talking about everything from tradwives to tech w/ @maracsantilli!

Santilli is a journalist and researcher asking some of the most urgent and uncomfortable questions about women’s health, power, and who gets to control our bodies. She is a leading voice examining the intersection of contraception, culture, and systemic inequality.

Her work unpacks everything from the rise of “tradwife” content and anti-birth control rhetoric to the deeply rooted histories of eugenics, coercion, and misinformation that still shape reproductive care today.

In this conversation, we get into what’s really driving the resurgence of anti-contraception narratives, how social media is reshaping our understanding of “choice,” and why Mara says we cannot afford to be lied to about birth control.

Tune in today, wherever you get your podcasts!

#womenshealth #anushayspoint #thepaingap by @maracsantilli

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This week on #ThePainGapPodcast, we’re talking about everything from tradwives to tech w/ @maracsantilli!

Santilli is a journalist and researcher asking some of the most urgent and uncomfortable questions about women’s health, power, and who gets to control our bodies. She is a leading voice examining the intersection of contraception, culture, and systemic inequality.

Her work unpacks everything from the rise of “tradwife” content and anti-birth control rhetoric to the deeply rooted histories of eugenics, coercion, and misinformation that still shape reproductive care today.

In this conversation, we get into what’s really driving the resurgence of anti-contraception narratives, how social media is reshaping our understanding of “choice,” and why Mara says we cannot afford to be lied to about birth control.

Tune in today, wherever you get your podcasts!

#womenshealth #anushayspoint #thepaingap by @maracsantilli

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This has been an extremely heavy news week (and month, and year). And one of the major human rights at stake across the board is bodily autonomy.

That’s why I’m writing Out of Control. I’ve been at this for a while now, but wanted to officially announce that I’ll be partnering with @broadleafbooks for this energizing project!

Will definitely need some luck (and kicks in the ass) as I keep trying to sit down and write, finish school, and also poke my head up from the computer every now and again! by @maracsantilli

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✍️ Looking for steady journalism work? Now may be the time to carve out your own beat. @bcheungtv, @dinkypod, @maracsantilli and more give advice on building sources and expertise. Full story in #Linkinbio. by @maracsantilli

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Highly recommend being the passenger princess on a tandem bike >>> and laughing with friends for 48 hours straight, truly healing taken in Cape May, New Jersey by @maracsantilli

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The world is on fire, in more ways than one. Being able to spend some time with @gloriasteinem in her home was simultaneously a moment of peace and energy—and such an honor.

Thank you @clutchkit_ for prioritizing reproductive health, and for including me in this amazing evening! by @maracsantilli

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Booked some new work photos for my website in early November—I must have had a sneaking suspicion that I’d have to ramp up my work, especially around reproductive health, in a big way after the election outcome and just…literally everything else. I’ve been an actual ghost on social media since then; it feels overwhelming to think about how much work needs to be done. Not really sure what 2025 will hold, but I know that this is the year I need to get my reproductive justice book off the ground (more updates hopefully to come!).

Wishing you all renewed commitment to your purpose and also plenty of rest in the in between! 💞

📷: @veronica.arias.art via @shoottphotos by @maracsantilli

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Kind of looks like I was going to the Detroit Bridgerton ball scam but actually was celebrating our sweet @katie_riccio_ & Spencer. Such a special night!

Always love getting the cat pack back together 💖 taken in Old Saybrook, Connecticut by @maracsantilli

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The birthday weekend extravaganza started out very normal and wholesome and then took a turn with a pole party in the middle of a monsoon…if this is any indication of my 30’s I’m going to prepare for surprises at every corner ✨ by @maracsantilli

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