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The fertility world a multi-billion dollar industry, run by so-called professionals we put our trust in? But should we? there is a lot about the IVF world that they don't want us to know about while controlling us with fear. We explore alternative avenues and speak to various guests and listen to their stories. For more information http://www.spermdonationworld.com
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The journey to parenthood is different for everyone. This podcast shares the stories of all those involved in modern day family building. Together, we make parenthood possible at Circle Surrogacy. A surrogacy podcast for everyone!
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Subscribe within Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and access to our full archive. For all those perks and more, including a supportive community of Terrible listeners, mail surprises and live sessions with our team, join us on Patreon.com/ttfa! — It's a question we ask (and get asked) all the time: “How are you?” And normally we just respond with “Fine!” even if we’re totally dying inside, so everyone can go about their day. But it’s not always all that fine, is it? “Ter ...
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The Anonymous Us Project is a safety zone for real and honest opinions about reproductive technologies and family fragmentation. We aim to share the experiences of voluntary and involuntary participants in these technologies, while preserving the dignity and privacy for story-tellers and their loved ones.
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Everyone has family secrets, but what happens when those secrets are revealed? Two girls who grew up on opposite sides of the country, living completely different lives, take a DNA test to learn more about their heritage. Never could they have imagined what they would find. They discover they are sisters. Sounds like a movie plot right? Well for Hannah and Deanna this is real life. Both realize that their dads weren't biologically related to them and their parents used the aid of a sperm don ...
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Venus Rising builds on the work of the Center for Bioethics and Culture in the space of fertility, infertility, high-tech baby making and women's reproductive health. We sit down and chat with experts, authors, medical professionals, egg and sperm donors, as well as surrogates, and of course, women themselves, with their personal and often heart wrenching stories. Our guests include a wide-range of voices, even those we often have major disagreements with in the spirit of public conversation ...
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I'm Gerad and welcome to my podcast. Over the past thirty years as a psychotherapist and Acupuncture Master, I've worked with thousands of patients to help them find an inner balance and unblock the obstacles that prevent them from choosing the right direction of their own lives. Now, I'm bringing my straight-talking approach to my podcast series where I cut to the chase with my guests about the reasons they get stuck, make poor choices and get in their own way. If you are ready for the unva ...
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Pause to Remember is a podcast and community where healthcare providers share their grief journeys after pregnancy and infant loss. By normalizing difficult conversations, providers openly share their unique experiences and offer resources to preserve their careers, relationships, and well-being while honoring the memory of their baby.
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A mother and daughter podcast educating others on surrogacy from a surrogates point of view. And the point of view from the intended parents, children born from surrogacy, the agency, legal professionals and IVF doctors for the science behind it all. Together we have brought 8 beautiful children into this world and it’s been an insane rollercoaster ride! Good and bad, the sweet and the sour, all coming to light about the truths behind the best and worst surrogacy journeys. Stop. Sit. Surroga ...
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‘Your Cup Of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie’ represents a community of people coming together to learn more about self-care and about the importance of doing things FOR yourself. It’s a space to inspire, to learn, to grow and to challenge. For many years, Instagram has been a profound tool in understanding and cultivating community during both the challenging and grief-filled moments in Ariana’s life, along with the beautiful and empowering ones. Ultimately, she has curated this powerful space ...
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As moms, we are constantly striving to find the balance between being the Pinterest Mom and the Amazon Prime Mom when it comes to celebrating with our loved ones. Each week, join Allison Carter, a stay at home mom of two and an online party planner, as she and her creative guests give you tangible tips and realistic ideas that’ll help you make memories in moments that’ll be cherished for a lifetime for your family. If you are looking to walk away with new ways to make your kid’s childhood ju ...
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Infertility affects an estimated one in eight couples, and about one in five known pregnancies ends in miscarriage. These experiences can be lonely and isolating for people going through them, and bewildering for those who want to offer support but don’t know how. Join health reporter Anna Almendrala and comedy writer Simon Ganz as they share their journey toward parenthood with frank, humorous discussions on the humiliations and hilarity of infertility, miscarriage, and IVF. Hosted on Acast ...
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BioHacked tells startling true stories of the people caught between two multi-trillion-dollar industries — medicine and technology — and chronicles how their lives are transformed. Listen as the children of anonymous sperm and egg donors — some with dozens or hundreds of half-siblings — take on the fertility industry. As they uncover the identities of their donors and gather vital medical information, unexpected ethical, scientific, and political challenges arise that will leave you question ...
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Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. Hosted by Amber Izzo, IVF patient, advocate, and campaigner, each week, we talk to people who have lived it, and the people who make it happen. New episodes released every Tuesday! Thanks for listening. Follow us @gaiafamilyofficial. www.g ...
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Your IVF abroad with Emma Haslam is for infertile people around the world, who are interested in finding out more about fertility testing and/or treatment in Europe. After her own journey with infertility led to treatment abroad and the birth of her son, Emma set up Your IVF abroad with husband Adam, the UK's only independent reproductive agency, run by former IVF abroad patients. Emma is referred to as The IVF abroad expert and she supports people globally to answer their questions, make in ...
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Welcome to Motherhood Exposed. Join me, Zoe Cresswell, mum of two and a UK trained midwife and doula, as I meet with an array of amazing women navigating life and motherhood. Since becoming a mum for the second time, after my own complex journey, i have become more and more aware that motherhood is so unique. There is no one story the same and women need support now, more than ever. i hope by allowing mothers to openly speak we can help to break the silence around many topics. We need to sho ...
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Defining Diego is the story of one Guatemalan adoptee and his mother, a reporter who documented their journey from his earliest steps, as they try to understand how international adoption boomed and busted, and what it all means for families like theirs, with feet in two worlds. When Laurie Stern set out to adopt a baby from Guatemala in 1999, she thought the process would be pretty straightforward. Lots of people were doing it. But the adoption was held up just as she went to Guatemala to g ...
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Award-winning visual storyteller, and budding business builder Jonathan Hillyard hosts this weekly podcast showcasing the incredible brands and small businesses being built all over the city of Atlanta. The founders and entrepreneurs behind them tell the stories of their successes, failures, and even provide some inspiration on building a brand that lasts in the capital of the south. This is Atlanta Born and Brand. You can listen to new episodes on Thursdays.
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Low ovarian reserve in women or low quality of egg leads to hindrance in the process of conception. The issues with low numbers of eggs or eggs that are not healthy enough to fertilise cannot be used in the process of IVF. However, IVF with donor eggs is a possible solution that can be approach at the best IVF centre in Bathinda.…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Eggceptional Fertility Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eggceptionalfertility?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Meet Jennifer, founder of Eggceptional Fertility and egg donor. Also, meet Samantha, surrogacy coordinator and experienced surrogate. This week we get an insight to egg donation and what those journeys look like and how…
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Welcome to this week's episode of Your Cup of Joy! Today, we have a very special guest joining us to share their incredible journey through egg donation, surrogacy, and the transformative experience of becoming a parent. If you tuned in last week, you’ll have an idea, welcome Austin, one of my intended parents! In today's conversation, we hear Aust…
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Genevieve Uys (South Africa) first became an Egg Donor at the age of 21, she walked away from the experience conflicted, and with that experience, she created her agency Traveling Donors, which she turned all those negatives she had experienced around to being a more fulfilling accommodating experience. Vieve is pro-advocate for known donation and …
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Welcome back to another week of the Your Cup of Joy podcast! I am thrilled to introduce our special guest, Nicole Breanne, a talented commercial photographer, content creator, and advocate for humanity in Toronto. Nicole wears many hats, including occasional podcast hosting, and today she shares her wisdom and passion with us! In this episode, we d…
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"Lilly" (Alias) in her 30s, joined Sperm Donation Australia in late December 2017, In January 2018 she conceived a child, except her donor was already sourced from a dating app. Her child is now 5 years old and everything was fine up until recently when the donor started displaying mental health issues, and threats were made in regards to wanting t…
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Discover how Reiki, an ancient energy healing technique, can support those navigating the overwhelming emotions of grief following pregnancy and infant loss. Join the conversation as Kristin Krebs, BSN, MSN, CRNA, APHN-BC, a nurse anesthetist and Reiki practitioner, shares her personal journey and insights on integrating Reiki into clinical practic…
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Anika Philipp 39, from Berlin, Germany just went on a wild adventure on 90 Day Fiance season 4 Love in Paradise. In which she was paired up with notorious sperm donor Kyle Gordy. Now a resident of Malta in this episode she shares with us her journey and how she came across the idea of using a sperm donor before pairing up for a potential relationsh…
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Join our podcast, sponsored by Dr Sumita Sofat IVF Hospital, the Best IVF Centre in Ludhiana. In this podcast, we will invite the gynae doctor specialising in diagnosing and treating female reproductive issues. We share valuable information about PCOS. It is a hormonal disorder that contributes to infertility in women. It is related to period cycle…
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Welcome back to another episode of Your Cup of Joy! Today marks a special milestone as I take the mic solo for the very first time! I’m thrilled to share a deeply personal journey close to my heart: my experience with egg donation. Before building my own family, before marriage, I embarked on an open egg donation journey. It was a decision filled w…
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The twisted truth behind one doctor's 'miracle' methods. A wellness center known as Miracle Ranch, nestled in the scenic mountains of Southern California, promised a luxurious escape and a path to wellness through clean, alkaline living. Its leader, Dr. Robert O. Young, attracted wealthy clientele with his “groundbreaking” health protocols and frie…
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Dr Leah Gilman of Sheffield University is a sociologist working at the intersection of the sociology of personal life, reproduction and digital sociology. She has spent over a decade researching donor conception and exploring how people negotiate family and reproductive relationships in the context of social, legal and technological change. She has…
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Welcome to another episode of Your Cup of Joy! Today, I have an exciting treat for you as we welcome not one, but TWO incredible guests! Joining us are Lara and Sarah from Dynamic Doulas, here to enlighten us on the profound role of doulas in pregnancy and beyond. In this episode, Lara and Sarah share their extensive knowledge and passion for the d…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Anna Marie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annamariagrace?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== WHAT IS GOING ON!?!? Here’s what we know: SEAM is a surrogacy escrow company and the owner is nowhere to be found, possibly along with all the money IPs have invested. Anna Marie is just one of hundreds of people affected by this tragic…
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Years ago, when Nora was in the worst phase of her life (dead husband, dead dad, lost pregnancy) she heard a lot of people describe her as resilient. Those people meant it as a compliment, but to Nora it didn’t feel that way. She was tired, grieving, and lost so much in her life- the “resilience” people saw was often just…the privilege she had to s…
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When Nora was about to marry her first husband Aaron, they were in the thick of his cancer treatment. So the day before the wedding, she got a small tattoo to remind her to stay in the present moment. This was an excerpt from Nora’s first book, It’s Okay To Laugh (Crying is cool, too) which is available here. _ If you have anxiety, depression or an…
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Welcome back to Your Cup of Joy! This week, I'm so pumped to have Zoe Potter with us! Zoe's not just your average fashionista – she's a content creator, podcast host, and a mom of two amazing kiddos! Before the pandemic, Zoe was wearing many hats – from acting to lashing to even hunting ghosts on YouTube! But when COVID hit, she shifted gears. Now,…
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Listen on Infamous to the story about stay-at-home mom Ruby Franke breaking bad. She starts a YouTube channel, joining a popular niche of Mormon women sharing their lives online as mommy vloggers. Bu she’s then accused of child abuse and more, alongside a controversial female therapist with whom she begins sharing a bed. Hear The Truth about Ruby F…
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Michael Rixon 29, from Victoria, was featured in a Herald Sun article representing the Sperm Donation Australia community, his contribution can be seen as a way of giving back to the community that has brought him so much joy in an altruistic sense. It was 3 years ago that Michael came across a story in the Age, he read that inspired him to go down…
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Consult the best IVF centre in Punjab and consult an IVF specialist. They will examine you and your partner and will determine personalised solutions for you. Depending on your condition, IVF, IUI, ICSI, or other ART techniques can be recommended. In this article, we will explore IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) in detail and learn about its procedu…
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The quantity and quality of the sperm is referred to as male fertility. Factors including overall health, hormonal balance, and integrity of the male reproductive organs contribute to male fertility. Several factors lead to male infertility, including genetic conditions and everyday lifestyle choices. The hormone primarily responsible for sperm pro…
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Host Amy Pelkey speaks with Mandy Wannarka, LICSW, PMH-C, RYT-200, a therapist specializing in supporting mothers and couples through the difficult journey of pregnancy and infant loss, including making the decision to terminate a pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR). Mandy shares insights from her career in social work, focusing on her experience …
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Sylvia, 35, from Brisbane, Queensland was married for 13 years, spent the early years laying the foundations building a house together and travelling before starting a family. Entering their 30s it was time to start this chapter and they had a baby boy however relationship-wise, it didn't go to plan the stresses of it all the lack of understanding …
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Jenele Riley 33, from the North Western Suburbs of Victoria embarked on the known donor route with her partner and she gave birth to her daughter in December 2020. It was a first-cycle success via Ai, right on the cusps of the COVID lockdowns which shut down the country and made her pregnancy journey support-wise a bit more challenging, with the re…
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Besides this, one of the problems that some women may face is called Ovarian Cysts. If you have a cyst, you do not need to worry; get it treated by the best IVF centre in Punjab. Although these cysts may not be a cause for concern, they can impact fertility depending on the cause and severity of the condition. In this article, let us know in detail…
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Welcome back to another episode of Your Cup of Joy! Today, we are joined by the amazing Phil Mackenzie, a former professional rugby player and the founder of Leansquad, a leading at-home fitness training app and website. Phil, a dedicated father of four boys under the age of seven, shares his journey from the rugby field to building a thriving onli…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Kaitlin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mermaidsdontcryx?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Today we are talking about how surrogacy has chnged us, mentally, physically, and emotionally as a surrogate. Feel free to share in comments how surrogacy…
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The success of IVF is dependent on multiple factors such as age, weight, medical condition, lifestyle, diet, and many more. IVF is just one of the many Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) techniques. For all infertility problems, IVF is not suggested. Other treatment techniques such as ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection) and IUI (Intrauteri…
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Welcome back to Your Cup of Joy with my first official guest, Ashley Freeborn! Ashley is founder and principal CEO of clothing company Smash and Tess, Mom of two and an overall powerhouse woman! Join us as I dive into Ashley's remarkable journey, from her days as a high school teacher, to the creation of a fashion empire centered on self-love and i…
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On this episode of Your Cup of Joy, I invite guest Erica Djossa to the podcast! Erica is the CEO and founder of Momwell, and a registered psychotherapist, specializing in maternal mental health with over a decade of experience. As a mother of three rambunctious young boys, Erica understands first-hand the challenges of motherhood. Perfectionism, pr…
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Welcome to the very first episode of Your Cup of Joy with Ariana Joy Christie! I can’t believe this moment has finally arrived and I am so excited to have you here! Today in this little introduction episode, I’ll be sharing how this podcast idea came to be, starting with my journey in becoming a Mom of twins during the pandemic and finding a beauti…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Lyle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lylejack?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Today we are talking about the similarities and differences when it comes to traditional surrogacy and gestational surrogacy. You might be surprised to learn that t…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sherry Fox's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox_family_formation?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Are you an interested in embarking on an independent journey? If so, definitely tune in to hear what that will entail from the legal side of things. This week we had the wonderful opportunity t…
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Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we’re talking to Emma Haslam. After finding out her and her husband, Adam, needed I…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Megan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganrosewatsonwing?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Megan, a child-free UK gestational surrogate! Megan explains how and why she chose to do surrogacy, even though she doesn’t have any children of her own. She also explains the imp…
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Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we’re talking to Kreena Dhiman. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Kreena we…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Whitney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aborrowedbelly?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with the very sweet and lovely surrogate, Whitney. She shares her beautiful journey and how everything kind of took a turn near the end that no one was expecting. Whitney and baby are perfectly fine, but definitely tune…
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Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we’re talking to Katie Bouchier (@the_bouchiers) about her IVF journey as a same-se…
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Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we’re talking to Shaun Greenaway (Knackered Knackers) and Ciaran Hannington (The Ma…
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Are you an intended parent? If so, when should you obtain a lawyer? This week we had the amazing honor of speaking with Lesa Slaughter an intended parents and surrogacy lawyer for intended parents. She shares her story to motherhood and her experience in the field. She also shares when intended parents should start looking for their lawyer along wi…
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