Best Tryingtoconceive Podcasts (2024)

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Jade - What is Ectopic Pregnancy? 33:02

4d ago33:02

33:02

*Just a little trigger warning, this episode mentions miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. If today is a day you’re not feeling too strong, perhaps leave this episode for another day. We have a HUGE back catalog to dive into, so there may be something else you fancy instead. * Joining Kate on The Fertility Podcast this week is Jade. In this episode, …

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How do embryologists grade your embryos? 32:36

18d ago32:36

32:36

To kick start this new series of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by a returning guest and friend of the podcast, Lucy Lines. Lucy is an embryologist in Australia, she is also a fertility educator and advocate. On today’s episode, Lucy is chatting all about embryo grading and what it is and how it’s done. Lucy explains how to grade an embryo a…

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Kayleigh - Fertility Mapper 38:48

1M ago38:48

38:48

*Just a little note: There is a little bit of background noise as Kayleigh joins me from a busy office. We’ve done our best to minimise it, but apologies if you hear a bit of background noise. * In what is the last episode of this current series, I am delighted to be joined by Kayleigh the founder of Fertility Mapper. Fertility Mapper aims to perso…

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Jessica Hepburn 33:12

2M ago33:12

33:12

In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, we are joined by a friend of the podcast, and as this episode comes out just a few days after International Women’s Day - one hell of a woman - Jessica Hepburn. Jessica is an author, arts producer and, using her own words, ‘the most unlikely adventure activist’! Jessica returns to talk about her latest book…

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Kate & Andreia: MRKH and being empowered to keep searching for the answer 31:21

2M ago31:21

31:21

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Andreia Trigo @andreiatrigorn, a fellow nurse and the CEO and founder of Enhanced Fertility. We’re talking all about Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser also known as MRKH. Yep, you can be forgiven for not knowing much, if anything about this rare condition that severely impacts your fertility potential. Essentially…

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Gemma: The IVF & Donor Conception Diaries 34:31

3M ago34:31

34:31

This episode of The Fertility Podcast I am joined by Gemma. Gemma is going to be sharing her IVF journey with us as she goes through the process and on to the next step of donor conception. From this episode onwards, we are going to be keeping up to date with Gemma, so tune in each episode to hear a little update from Gemma. In this episode, howeve…

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Kate - Navigating Private IVF & The Darker Side of Fertility 'Treatments' 41:09

3M ago41:09

41:09

In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, I’m discussing how to navigate through the private IVF system. It’s a topic I’ve wanted to record for an age, mainly because many of you book in to see me for advice and support on this very topic. It seems to be a big pain point. In the UK we’re not familiar with accessing private healthcare, so how do you…

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EP 71 Let's Start 2024 With Some Updates, Shall We?! 17:47

4M ago17:47

17:47

Listen, one of these days I will get better at recording and posting consistently. I promise. Is today the day? Maybe. Maybe not, haha. Either way, we're back with some updates, what I've been up to, and new ways to learn from me and connect with me. Check out the Bullshit Free Biz™ starter kit: here @bullshitfreebiz @wearebabeco @katiesellerceo No…

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Helena Teede - the PCOS name change & guidelines 46:15

4M ago46:15

46:15

Happy New Year and welcome back to The Fertility Podcast. In this first episode of the new series, I'm joined Professor Helena Teede all the way from Australia! Helena is one of the authors of the International PCOS Guidelines and is here to talk about the changes to the PCOS guidelines and the proposed PCOS name change. We discuss PCOS in general,…

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Morven - Accessing Fertility Treatments in Rural Areas 27:17

5M ago27:17

27:17

Morven is an independent fertility nurse specialist living in rural Scotland, and also a nurse working in cancer care within the NHS. She joins the podcast to talk about the difficulties faced by women and couples accessing fertility treatments in Scotland and the general lack of provision across the country. What we discussed: The difficulties fac…

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Katie - Pregnancy Loss & Secondary Infertility 32:42

5M ago32:42

32:42

Trigger Warning - This episode contains discussion surrounding Pregnancy loss. If today is not a good day, please come back to this episode when you're feeling a little stronger. Here at The Fertility podcast, we're always here for you. We're delighted that this week's episode is sponsored by The Lowdown - the place to get the lowdown on your repro…

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Mike - Talking Surrogacy 30:07

5M ago30:07

30:07

In this episode of the Fertility Podcast, I am joined by Mike Johnson-Ellis who is here to talk all about surrogacy. We talked about the ins and outs of surrogacy, his own surrogacy journey and how that led to the launching of TwoDadsUK and Your Surrogacy Journey. Mike and his partner Wez aim to support couples who are starting their own surrogacy …

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Frank Fallon - Male Factor Infertility 30:00

6M ago30:00

30:00

This week is National Fertility Awareness Week and we thought it was important to discuss male factor infertility. MFI is sometimes hidden in plain sight, as far too often (both by medical professionals and the TTC community) the focus is on the impact on us women. Therefore, joining me today on the Fertility Podcast is Frank Fallon a.k.a @betatwin…

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Siobhan & Kate - Premature Ovarian Insufficiency 31:13

6M ago31:13

31:13

In this episode of the Fertility Podcast, I am joined by Doctor Siobhan O'Sullivan and my friend and colleague - Women's Nurse Specialist Kate Pleace to talk about premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and World Menopause day. We talk about Siobhan's experience of being diagnosis with POI in her early 30's, and Kate discusses the fertility options …

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130. I'll See You When I See You With Love! xx Jenica 3:29

7M ago3:29

3:29

I love you, friends! I'm so proud of you and how you show up for yourselves. You've got this! XX Jenica Stay in touch! WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE TAP HERE TO CONNECT WITH ME AND SAY HI ON INSTAGRAMBy Jenica Parcell

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INSIDERS: 129. The REAL Story - My Last IVF Cycle 3:17

7M ago3:17

3:17

SIGN UP HERE TO BE A FEARLESS INFERTILITY INSIDER - PEACE + HOPE + HAPPINESS (and finally some fun already) headed your way, sis. We will do this together! Join me, certified emotional performance coach Jenica Parcell, as we take a deep dive into what it means and how to thrive professionally, personally, physically and spiritually during and after…

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Tess Souray - IVF, pregnancy loss & Genetic Testing 24:33

7M ago24:33

24:33

This week's episode comes with a trigger warning as we are discussing pregnancy loss. If you are struggling right now, perhaps leave this episode for when you are feeling a little bit stronger and please do access all the support out there that is available to you. On what is Baby Loss Awareness Week, I am delighted to be joined by the lovely Tess …

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128. RAGE - The Thing That Needs to Be Talked About 30:20

7M ago30:20

30:20

SIGN UP HERE TO BE A FEARLESS INFERTILITY INSIDER - You can have the PEACE, HOPE, and HAPPINESS you want and I'll show you exactly how with tangible and lasting tools that you will rely on over and over again instead of the temporary motivation you've found elsewhere. Join me, certified emotional performance coach Jenica Parcell, as we take a deep …

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127. 4 Questions to Prevent Burnout 18:09

7M ago18:09

18:09

SIGN UP HERE TO BE A FEARLESS INFERTILITY INSIDER - You can have the PEACE, HOPE, and HAPPINESS you want and I'll show you exactly how with tangible and lasting tools that you will rely on over and over again instead of the temporary motivation you've found elsewhere. Join me, certified emotional performance coach Jenica Parcell, as we take a deep …

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Laura & How to become Fertility aware 31:27

7M ago31:27

31:27

This episode of The Fertility Podcast is all about the practice of Fertility awareness. Fertility Awareness may not be a term that you’ve heard previously, or you might be an expert! Essentially the term means understanding your body and becoming more aware of the changes throughout your cycle. I discuss how you can become more aware of what is hap…

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126. Are You Living for Yourself or Others During Infertility? 15:45

8M ago15:45

15:45

I had a conversation with someone I love about some supplements that would drastically help improve his life, and he wanted to save $10 so he was purchasing the supplements that didn’t absorb into his system as well (they weren’t as high quality) and probably wouldn’t help as much. Keep in mind that if he felt better, his marriage would be better, …

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125. Invest in the Best During Infertility 21:02

8M ago21:02

21:02

You wouldn’t cheat yourself and put stumbling blocks in your own way on purpose yet that is exactly what you are doing when you turn to support that doesn’t work in your infertility experience and use “cheap” versions of temporary motivation vs lasting transformation. I’m sure you don’t even know you’re doing it, too! This podcast episode will be a…

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Kate Pleace & World Childless Week 32:54

8M ago32:54

32:54

Joining us this week, on what is World Childless Week, is a familiar face. As some of you will know, Kate Pleace is one half of the ‘Kate’ double act, as she works with me in my practice seeing many of our fertility and menopause patients. However, Kate is more than just that - she’s also my beautiful friend. Kate and I first met here on The Fertil…

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124. Creating Time for YOU in a World that Constantly Wants Your Attention 22:15

8M ago22:15

22:15

You are constantly bombarded with requests from every person and avenue in your life - your career, your family, your household, your body, and your mind are all at war sometimes because you don't even know where to start and creating time for yourself feels impossible! You feel like you're failing in so many places because you can never get caught…

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123. For Those Who Don’t Have Support 24:59

8M ago24:59

24:59

You’re trying and you’re exhausted. You have a million things to juggle at work, you’re trying to take care of your body, you’re trying to eat healthy and make good meals, you have a household to manage…and you’re doing it alone because you can’t rely on anyone else to help you!! This episode is for you if you’re feeling like you’re trying everythi…

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Sophie Martin - The Infertile Midwife 39:37

8M ago39:37

39:37

*Trigger Warning: Mentions of pregnancy loss* In this episode of The Fertility Podcast I chat with the Infertile Midwife, Sophie Martin about infertility, IVF and pregnancy loss. Sophie’s experiences inspired her to write a deeply personal and moving memoir and changed her perspective on her practice as a midwife. Sophie shares how pregnancy loss c…

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122. Why Using “And” Instead of “But” is Absolutely Necessary to Live a Full Life 22:49

9M ago22:49

22:49

What if we got what we wanted but it’s still hard? Does that make us ungrateful? Are we allowed to feel negative emotions and appreciate what we have? It can be so confusing! We can be ruthless in how we treat ourselves because we don’t quite know how to process and also appreciate simultaneously. All of my clients deal with this in one way or anot…

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IVF Clinics & Emotional Support with Sarah Banks 31:27

9M ago31:27

31:27

Welcome back to the Fertility Podcast, after our summer break we return with Fertility Coach Sarah Banks to talk about support (or sadly the lack of) in IVF clinics. Both Sarah and I hear frequently, from the people we support, that there is just not enough emotional support in clinics. Sarah is working hard to raise awareness of this with fertilit…

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121. Stronger than Infertility with Heather Huhman 40:54

9M ago40:54

40:54

How do you keep going when you’ve been through so much? What is the best next step? In today’s podcast interview with Heather Huhman, we talk about her story of growing her family. She has been through a lot, and her takeaway of advocating for yourself is huge because what’s at stake if you don’t is too important. Get full show notes and more infor…

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120. 3 Steps to Getting What You Want 19:45

9M ago19:45

19:45

How do we create what we want, and honestly, is it even possible? What about if we have tried over and over and it’s still not happening for us? This can be for ANYTHING - infertility, getting fit, eating healthy, being less stressed…anything. In today’s Fearless Infertility podcast episode, I simplify getting what you want into 3 steps. I promise …

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119. How to Stop Regretting Past Decisions 22:52

9M ago22:52

22:52

“If I only would have known!” “I wish I wouldn’t have made that decision.” “I should have known!” Sound familiar in any area of your life? Did you make a move and wish you didn’t? Did you make a decision with your infertility protocol that didn’t work like you wanted? When you have decisions that you currently regret because there is a result in yo…

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118. You're Lying to Yourself 18:58

10M ago18:58

18:58

I get it. Truly. You have the BEST of intentions to get anything you want in your life, and yet…there’s something in the way. What if I told you that you were handing away your power in your life unintentionally and that you could get it back TODAY? And it’s more simple than you think. I’ve got you. Today’s podcast episode is going to be one that y…

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117. True Motherhood With or Without Children with Emily Snyder 56:55

10M ago56:55

56:55

This episode is IMPACTFUL whether you have children or not, IN the wait, after the wait and for all relationships. My conversation with Emily Snyder is beautiful. What do you want to experience in this life? Are you running out of hope on being able to experience what you want in life because it’s not looking like how you wanted? Listen now. Get fu…

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116. Reshaping the Process of Egg Donation and Egg Freezing with Lauren Makler of Cofertility 31:44

11M ago31:44

31:44

Infertility can lead you down a road that you never thought you’d be on, and that may include egg donation for others or egg adoption for yourself. It can be so crazy expensive though, and feel so cold, that Lauren Makler wanted to make it feasible for those of us who experience infertility. She created Cofertility which allows women to freeze thei…

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115. How to Stop Comparing 15:50

11M ago15:50

15:50

It worked for them…why isn’t it working for us? Everything about infertility is challenging, from your physical wellness to the tough mental load to the impact on your professional life to your relationships. It’s all affected and it’s heavy. How can we own our experiences and circumstances without letting the weight of it all crush us? Today’s pod…

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114. Trusting Your Decisions 23:22

11M ago23:22

23:22

Making decisions during the challenging journey of infertility can be a daunting task. Every step forward can be accompanied by doubt, causing us to second-guess our choices. There is hope, though! Myself and many of my clients have felt this way and have been able to reevaluate our priorities and where we are spending our time and energy so we can…

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113. What's Distracting You From Living Your Dream Life 19:34

11M ago19:34

19:34

Not enough hours in the day? Struggling to fit it all in? Wanting to make progress and constantly feeling like a failure? Second guessing your decisions and wondering if what you’re doing is the right choice? Life can be overwhelming but I’m going to help you feel SO MUCH BETTER in this podcast episode! I’ll tell you exactly how and what to avoid t…

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Shaun - Male Factor Fertility & Support 28:23

11M ago28:23

28:23

This week we have a friend of the podcast returning to chat. Shaun a.k.a @knackered_knackers was previously on the podcast talking about his fertility journey using donor sperm. You can check out his previous episode Sperm Banter on the Fertility Podcast website. Now he is back with updates and more! Tune in to listen to what he is doing now and ho…

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112. Not Everyone Deserves Your Energy 29:04

12M ago29:04

29:04

I get it - you want to be kind and loving, non-judgemental and someone who gives the benefit of the doubt when someone doesn’t show up for you in the way that you would want. But you also deserve to be treated well. So now what? In today’s Fearless Infertility podcast episode, I explain the difference between judging and discerning and help give in…

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111. The Importance of Sleep and How to Get Enough with Dr. Anne Bartolucci 44:20

12M ago44:20

44:20

We all know we should get good sleep in theory, but how does one actually get good sleep?! And what about if we have certain circumstances in our lives that are inhibiting our ability to get good sleep? Are we doomed? Nope! You’re good, girl. This episode will help you understand how to create good sleep habits with tangible tools, and remind you t…

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Zoe - Donor Conception & not giving up 36:10

12M ago36:10

36:10

This episode of the Fertility Podcast, Zoe is joining me as we talk about the importance of feeling empowered on your fertility journey and being able to advocate for yourself. Zoe talks about her infertility and how it led her to using donor eggs and the obstacles that she and her partner faced in order to create their family. What we discussed: H…

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110. Hormone University: Exploring How Hormones Influence our Infertility and Everything We Do with Ana Herrera 37:49

12M ago37:49

37:49

If you’ve heard people talking about endocrine disruptors and what that means for you but are confused, then this is the podcast episode for you! They’re scary, AND it doesn’t have to be scary in avoiding them so you can feel better and your body can function better. An endocrine disruptor mimics your body’s hormones. We don’t want that! This episo…

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109. To Share or Not to Share About Your Infertility 30:18

1y ago30:18

30:18

What happens when people ask you questions about growing your family that you don’t want to answer? What happens when you want to keep your infertility experience more private? How do you choose what people you want to know and what people you don’t want to share your infertility with? At the end of this episode, you’ll know how to handle these sit…

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Martha - IVF & the benefits of journaling 27:43

1y ago27:43

27:43

The Fertility Podcast is honoured to be joined by Martha, founder of Martha Brook Stationary. Tune in to listen to Martha as she talks about the origins of Martha Brook Stationary and her own fertility journey involving 7 rounds of IVF and a battle with endometriosis. What we discuss: The origins of Martha Brook London Martha on her diagnosis of En…

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108. The Power of "And" 17:44

1y ago17:44

17:44

People have started to live life in extremes and most of the time this isn’t healthy! Are you feeling shame when you’re not looking at an experience in a 100% positive way? Are you making the way you view your infertility experience mean something negative about you? Let me introduce you to the power of “and.” It’s gonna change your life and help y…

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107. You're Not Wrong 17:13

1y ago17:13

17:13

Do you feel you’re in the wrong place? You’re behind? You shouldn’t be experiencing what you are or you’re blaming yourself for your life? This episode will bring you a lot of peace. Get full show notes and more information here: https://fearlessinfertility.com/107/ If you are a powerful working executive or business owner who is directing every ke…

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Amy - Mindfulness and Fertility 19:03

1y ago19:03

19:03

Warning: Explicit content Welcome to the Mindfulness episode! Joining me today is Amy Polly who is a Mindfullness Teacher and we will be talking about how mindfulness can help with fertility. Amy will give some tips on how you can have a go at mindfulness in your daily life. What we discussed: What drew Amy to mindfulness and how it has helped her …

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EP 70 Using Your Voice + an Episode 2 Replay! 25:06

1y ago25:06

25:06

If you follow me on social, you saw a post where I was told I am bad at business because I am vocal about social issues and human rights. I wanted to dive into that a little today and also include a replay of episode 2, where I actually talked about this exact thing all the back in 2018!! I hope you enjoy it. Ways to support me + the bub Support th…

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106. Do What Feels Joyful 21:34

1y ago21:34

21:34

Have you ever criticized yourself for being too cheesy, liking something that was childish or finding excitement in things that made you feel alive but that other people thought were dumb? This episode is for YOU. You deserve to feel joy, you deserve to feel excitement, and you deserve to have things to look forward to. We can get you there! Get fu…

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EP 69 Yesterday f*cking sucked. 13:27

1y ago13:27

13:27

Yesterday was a doozy and a half. Listen to real-life motherhood, being honest, vulnerable, and real with the world of social media. Let's put aesthetically pleasing, perfect lives in the archive. Personal Instagram Business Instagram Shop my store --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boss-bitch-and-a-baby/messageSup…

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