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This podcast presents an in-depth exploration of fertility concerns and inquiries straight from those undergoing fertility treatment. Standing apart from the usual information found online, we dive headfirst into the real science and comprehensive research behind these challenges. Amidst all this, we never forget to honor our cherished tradition - celebrating the simple joys of Taco Tuesday!
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This is Infertility is a bi-weekly podcast where we fuse narrative storytelling with experience and science to give you a new perspective on what it’s really like to go through a family building journey. Each episode dives into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens carried by those who experience infertility on their path to parenthood. Be it IVF, IUI, egg freezing, surrogacy, adoption, etc., the path is never the same and it can be long, painful, and lonely. It’s our mission to giv ...
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Deep dive into reproduction and fertility treatment by LIFE by Dr. Pat Clinic and Dr. Patsama Vichinsartvichai
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Building a family can be a complicated, messy, lonely, and sometimes heartbreaking process, but you don't have to navigate this challenging journey alone. Join the AllPaths Family Building community as we talk with people who are currently trying to grow their family, those whose family building journey has come to an end, and experts in the fertility and family building space. Together we'll: *Hear family stories, providing real-life perspectives that highlight the many different paths a fa ...
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Egg Meets Sperm: Because Fertility Takes Two. Attention: Women and couples in their 30s & 40s, CEOs, high-achieving badasses. If you're struggling to conceive, there is likely a reason. On Egg Meets Sperm, Dr. Aumatma interviews leading experts in fertility & wellness to help you on your journey to parenthood. Starting Season 3: Dr. Aumatma will also offer a short, informative masterclass. If you want to get answers to your burning questions, send them here: https://www.speakpipe.com/EggMeet ...
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Everyday Infertility is a podcast devoted to helping navigate through everyday infertility. Everyday Infertility aims to share the ups and downs of all different fertility journeys. Whether you are beginning to try and conceive, walking in your own infertility journey, or supporting a loved one - this podcast is for you. Topics/interviews will include: Trying to conceive (TTC), fertility treatments (fertility medicine, IUI, IVF, etc.), fertility diagnosis's, coping with infertility, and more.
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I am an infertility survivor—the kind you never hope to become: childless. After enduring multiple rounds of IUI and IVF at some of the leading fertility centers, I was advised to discontinue treatment. When my fertility journey ended, I was offered no resources to help me navigate the reality of an unexpected childless life. I was left asking: So now what? In the years that followed, I tried to convince myself I’d be OK, but I wasn’t. I felt shattered, alone, and failed—not just by the proc ...
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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or Adoption
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You always imagined becoming a mom someday, but what if someday doesn’t look the way you expected? Maybe you're considering solo motherhood, wondering if having a baby on your own is really possible. Maybe you know you want to be a mom, but the clock is ticking, you’re single and aren’t sure what to do next. Perhaps you’re already on the path: researching sperm donors, weighing IVF or adoption, or navigating pregnancy without a partner. Wherever you are in your journey, The Single Greatest C ...
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Beat Infertility is a twice weekly podcast where we get real about infertility, empower you to take back control, and provide you with hope for the future. On Mondays, we feature interviews with infertility warriors. On Fridays, we feature interviews with experts. We cover the whole range of infertility diagnoses, including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve / premature ovarian failure, luteal phase defects, male factor infertility, multiple/recurrent ...
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Does your current weight affect your fertility? What is 'BMI' and how does that affect your chances of conception? What are actions that can be taken to get into shape before trying to conceive? Listen as Shady Grove Fertility Center physicians Dr. Melissa Esposito and Dr. Jeanne O'Brien discuss these and other related items to this interesting topic.
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Let's Talk IVF is for everyone trying to conceive. Whether you are trying to conceive naturally, thinking about starting fertility treatment, or currently having treatment, there is something for everyone. We will discuss the Science, the Emotions and Everything in between. If you would like support, book your free call through the website - www.ivfcoachingclinic.com.au - and click on the green button. Or you can contact me directly through my Facebook/Instagram pages. Thank you for joining ...
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A podcast by and for queer and gender diverse folk going through IVF/IUI. Laugh, cry and sigh with us as we make our credit card families.
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The Fertility Warriors Podcast is here to help women survive the rocky road and stress of trying to conceive - whether that's through experiencing loss, navigating IVF, IUI and infertility, or just not finding TTC as easy as we thought it would be at school. In this podcast, Robyn Birkin shares mindset hacks, real talk, practical tips and interviews others on how they've navigated their rocky road to parenthood. Join Robyn, an award-winning podcaster and qualified Life Coach and Mind Body Pr ...
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Fertility questions? We've got answers. Expert reproductive endocrinologists share experience, as well as provide stories from patients along their fertility journey. Listen to in-depth discussions of varied infertility topics, including PCOS, environmental dangers to fertility, IVF and IUI, and even how to have sex to get pregnant. Oh baby! We are just getting started. And a disclaimer, because you never know...the information presented here is not intended for diagnosis or treatment, but r ...
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A podcast featuring conversations with immunologists from around the globe. Brought to by STEMCELL Technologies.
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Welcome to Fertility Nutrition with Lacey! I’m Lacey Maddern, your egg quality and fertility-boosting nutritionist bestie. In this podcast, I’ll spill all the tea on science-backed ways to unlock your fertility potential! Having helped hundreds of women just like you, I’m here to support you in achieving your dream of becoming a Mum. In each bite-sized episode, you’ll receive practical tips and strategies that empower you to make informed decisions for bringing home a healthy baby. Join me a ...
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This podcast is a no holds barred account of the highs and lows experienced during the emotional rollercoaster to pregnancy and parenthood. Romana and Ewan have been trying to conceive since 2016. In the quest for a baby they have laughed and they have cried but most importantly they've learnt a crazy amount about the world of Infertility and IVF. Join them on their fertility journey as they wait for their elusive BFP. As well as sharing tips and tricks to help you stay sane they also chat t ...
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Trying to get pregnant? Need vital information on fertility and reproduction? Then tune into "HaveABaby.com Live" with host Kim Hahn, brought to you by the Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine. From enhanced embryo selection and male infertility to third party reproduction and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, Kim Hahn and the doctors from the Sher Institutes cover the questions and concerns couples face when they are trying to have a family. "HaveABaby.com Live" with host Kim Hahn br ...
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Welcome to SpermCast, with actor, writer, and comedian Molly Hawkey. She wants a baby. The only problem is she's 40, single, and not exactly ready for motherhood. So she's on a quest - a quest for a sperm donor, and a quest for some personal growth. Each week you'll hear interviews with potential donors, but she'll also seek guidance from the pros: doctors, financial advisors, tarot card readers...whatever it takes. By the end of this series, if all goes according to plan, she'll find her do ...
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Listen to the latest informational podcasts from RSC New Jersey fertility experts Dr. William Ziegler, Dr. Alan Martinez, and Dr. Virginia Mensah.
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Welcome to "Real Fertility Talk," the podcast where we dive deep into the heartfelt and often complex journey to parenthood. Whether you’re facing infertility, exploring surrogacy, considering egg donation, or simply seeking guidance on your reproductive health, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Join us as we share real stories from people just like you—stories of struggle, hope, and resilience. We’ll feature expert interviews with doctors, counselors, and fertility specialist ...
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Advocating for your health is important, but it’s not easy. In Speak Up For Your Health, Dr. Archelle Georgiou talks with patients about how they overcame feeling intimidated by today’s complex medical system and used their voice to finally get the care they needed. These personal stories along with Archelle’s practical tips will empower you to have a balanced (non-paternalistic) relationship with your healthcare provider.
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Fertility Education Podcast: To educate people about fertility which empowers women to make an informed decision of their sex life and future family planning. We feel the need for fertility education in schools for a better, healthier and brighter future. The journey from infertility to fertility, from childlessness to a brand-new baby, can be quite long and arduous. It involves complicated medical diagnoses, a wide range of treatment options, a host of potential lifestyle changes, lots of e ...
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A fun, honest conversation about food, fertility, and women’s health. The Food Freedom Fertility podcast started when Caitlin’s mom overheard a conversation between Caitlin and Sophia about fertility nutrition. As registered dietitians and experts in their field discussing fertility nutrition and human health, their banter was funny, honest, and insightful. Sophia and Caitlin both specialize in prenatal, fertility, pregnancy, and postnatal nutrition, and invite you into their conversation ab ...
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In this unfiltered podcast about infertility, journalist and mom-of-two Ali Prato, who went through secondary infertility and IVF herself, talks to women—and some men—about the messy, frustrating, painful, heartbreaking, absurd and sometimes humorous journey to have a baby. Or in some cases, to not have a baby. Each episode tells a different story about family building, getting real about miscarriages, egg freezing, sperm and egg donation, IUIs, endometriosis, male factor infertility, adopti ...
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Angel Messages for Mamas - Trying to Conceive, TTC, Infertility, Spiritual Gifts, Spirit Baby, Ovulation, Family Planning
Mari Bailey - Spiritual Mentor, Birth Doula, Motivational Speaker, Intuitive Medium, Spiritual Entrepreneur, Teacher, Fertility Coach
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Do you feel deep in your soul that you’re meant to be a mom, but have been met with the heartbreak of infertility, miscarriage, or endless waiting? So you try to hold back the tears. You try not to get your hopes up because you’ve already tried tracking your ovulation and monitoring your BBT. You stay up late at night Googling early pregnancy symptoms hoping for a sign this is your month. Maybe you’ve bravely taken on the emotional and physical rollercoaster of IUI or IVF… Or you’re PREGNANT ...
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Welcome to The Path to Motherhood Podcast. I’m your host Sarah Brandell, an infertility and pregnancy loss mindset coach, wife, and a rainbow baby mama on a mission to help you manage your mind and emotions around the infertility rollercoaster. I know where you are because I’ve been there. I have been through the long journey to motherhood, the waiting, the fertility appointments, the testing, the unanswered questions, the medications, the shots and I am ready to help. Whether you are just g ...
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Join me as I navigate my way through trying to conceive. I share my story, other's stories, interview experts and bring you on the journey of what it's really like dealing with infertility. I am right here with you!
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Matt Mira and Doree Shafrir spent two and a half years, a lot of money, and nearly 100 episodes of this podcast trying to get pregnant through IVF. Now that they're actually pregnant, welcome to Season 2 — everything that you loved about hearing the highs, the lows, and the occasionally hilarious aspects of a married couple experiencing infertility in real time, just now with a fetus. It's the pregnancy podcast you didn't know you needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor ...
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The Waiting Well - Infertility, Faith-based Encouragement, Trying to Conceive, Fertility
Courtney Duinker, Infertility Warrior, Wellness Coach, Mentor for TTC Women
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Are you constantly asking God, why me? Why am I not getting pregnant? Why am I going through infertility? Are you scouring the internet for answers for how to navigate infertility and trying to conceive as a Christian? Are you looking for faith-based support on your fertility journey because no one in your circle really knows what you’re going through? Do you wish you could be at peace with God, your story, and learn to see the goodness of God in your waiting season? In this podcast, you wil ...
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Choosing the perfect IVF doctor is a significant decision that can significantly impact your chances of starting or expanding your family. You can find your ideal match by understanding your needs, researching clinics, seeking recommendations, evaluating expertise, assessing communication and support, considering success rates, and evaluating financial aspects.
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Are you seeking support and inspiration as you navigate infertility and IVF treatments? Tune in to learn how to cultivate resilience and self-compassion on your unique path to parenthood. Join host Grace Felt for weekly guided meditations, mindfulness practices, and affirmations tailored to address your fertility journey's emotional and physical challenges. Embrace a nurturing experience that fosters hope and healing in a safe space, created just for you.
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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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The Motherhood Reimagined Podcast, hosted by Sarah Kowalski, celebrates all paths to motherhood. Whether you're contemplating whether to become a single mother by choice, still trying to conceive, or already raising kids, this is the place to be to hear from single moms by choice who didn't follow the rules as they share the heartache and joys of their paths. Each week we interview a choice mom about her journey, or an expert on fertility, donor conception, sperm donation, adoption and more. ...
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Bringing Fertility Treatments like IUI to Your Home with Alia Johnson
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Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson speaks with Alia Johnson! Alia takes tremendous pride in being called a midwife and feels very humbled to serve her community. Part of her life’s work is to support and empower those to make informed, evidence based decisions about their bodies. She feels that every in…
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Navigating Miscarriage, IUI, and the Uncertain Road to Motherhood
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In this episode, Brittany Runck shares her deeply personal and ongoing journey through infertility. She has experienced the heartbreak of miscarriage, the emotional and physical toll of multiple intrauterine insemination treatments and is considering in vitro fertilization. Brittany speaks openly about the grief, shame, and isolation that often acc…
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"Vanderpump Rules" and "The Valley" star Kristen Doute on miscarriage, IUI and pregnancy after loss
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Today, Ali is talking to the "Vanderpump Rules" and "The Valley" GOAT: Kristen Doute. Kristen shares her entire family building story, starting with back in the day, when she and co-star Scheana Shay talked about freezing their eggs (although Kristen didn't do it then) to today, when she is happily engaged and expecting her first baby, a daughter, …
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You’re Not Infertile — You’re Inflamed | The Hidden Toxins Sabotaging Your Fertility
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In this eye-opening fertility episode, Dr. Wendy Trubow, MD, IFMCP, peels back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood issues in reproductive health: the toxic load we carry — and how it's silently sabotaging fertility in both men and women. Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA,IFM certified practitioner, is passionate about helping women optimize their hea…
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Building Better Benefits—for Bread Financial and Herself
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In this episode, we hear a deeply personal and professional journey. As a benefit’s leader, Deanna Allison was on a mission to bring better fertility and family building benefits to her company, Bread Financial. Simultaneously, Deanna had also just set out on her own path to parenthood, realizing she would likely need support to build a family. Dea…
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Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. In this episode host Sophia Pavia chats about nutrition tips for those who suffer from heavy periods or those who may have suffered heavy blood loss. This can look like after having a baby and you are now in your postpartum period, after a major surgery and even those who suffer from PCOS …
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If you’ve been through fertility treatments like IVF or IUI and ended your journey without the baby you dreamed of, you might be waiting for the day you finally feel “healed.” But what if healing isn’t something you ever fully complete? What if infertility isn’t a finish line—but a beginning? In this episode of The “So Now What?” Podcast, you’ll di…
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Sleep Your Way to Fertility: How Amanda Doubled Her Progesterone Without Medication
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After two years of unexplained infertility despite regular cycles and normal lab results, Amanda discovered the hidden factor sabotaging her chances of conceiving—her sleep patterns. In this eye-opening episode, we share Amanda's remarkable transformation and the science-backed sleep protocol that more than doubled her progesterone levels from 4.2 …
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Emily Oster, Professor of Economics at Brown University and founder of ParentData.org on how we can teach the next gen about fertility, sex ed, and more
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It's another Infertile AF expert minisode! On today's episode, Ali welcomes Emily Oster, a Professor of Economics at Brown University, a bestselling author, and the founder of ParentData.org. Emily has a talent for translating complex data into practical advice—an approach that has made her a trusted voice for millions of parents. Today, she and Al…
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Inside the SGC Retreat: Curveballs, Self-Compassion and the Magic of Letting Go
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I recently wrapped up one of the most unpredictable SMBC retreats I’ve ever hosted, and I’m still unpacking all the lessons it had to teach me. This solo episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when things go completely off-script, and how self-compassion, surrender, and unexpected moments of connection carried me through. This isn’t yo…
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What PGT-A Really Does: It Doesn’t Fix Embryos—It Sorts Them
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Send us a text In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down one of the most misunderstood aspects of fertility treatment: what PGT (preimplantation genetic testing) really does—and what it doesn't. Contrary to popular belief, PGT doesn't improve embryo quality. It simply helps prioritize which embryos to transfer first…
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Annie and Gene’s Journey: From Infertility to Innovation
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Annie and Gene Carelli, a married couple and licensed Pharmacists from the Philadelphia area, join us to share their family’s story and the inspiring way they turned their challenges into a resource for others navigating fertility treatment. After unsuccessfully trying to conceive on their own, Annie and Gene were diagnosed with unexplained inferti…
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You always imagined becoming a mom someday, but what if someday doesn’t look the way you expected? Maybe you're considering solo motherhood, wondering if having a baby on your own is really possible. Maybe you know you want to be a mom, but the clock is ticking, you’re single and aren’t sure what to do next. Perhaps you’re already on the path: rese…
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We recap our excellent trip to Washington, D.C. Our Patreon supporters showed up for us and sent in so many great questions for the main episode that we didn't even get to all of them! Maybe we'll do a bonus bonus episode with the leftovers... We give advice about how to make sure your sperm donor isn't a jerk, and also discuss Doree's baby shower,…
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Conception on Your Terms: The Power and Possibilities of At-Home Insemination
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In this illuminating episode, Dr. Aumatma Simmons sits down with Maureen Brown, the physician founder of Well Empowered and creator of Mosie Baby, to explore the revolutionary world of at-home insemination. Together, they demystify this accessible fertility option that has helped over 100,000 people on their path to parenthood. Whether you're navig…
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From Infertility to Impact: Why This Chapter Matters
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Have you ever looked around and thought, “So now what?” after years of trying fertility treatments that didn’t work? You’re not alone. This week’s episode is for you. In this deeply personal and empowering episode, you’ll hear Lana reflect on the powerful launch of her new book, So Now What?, which became a #1 New Release in the Fertility and Infer…
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Gut First, Baby Second: How Healing Digestive Health Succeeded Where Multiple IVF Cycles Failed
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After spending thousands on fertility treatments—including multiple medicated cycles, IUI, and two failed IVF attempts—Angie was devastated when doctors told her to consider egg donation or adoption. Everything looked "normal" on paper, but she still couldn't get pregnant. In this episode, Dr. Aumatma Simmons, a board-certified naturopathic endocri…
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Single Mom by Choice Kristin Duncan on sperm donation, IVF, egg donation, and never regretting having a baby on her own
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On today's episode, Ali interviews Kristin Duncan, a single mom by choice, about the journey to having her 2 1/2 year old son, Blake. Kristin explains why she made the decision to have a kiddo on her own and talks us through the entire process, from having a "sperm donor choosing party" with her sisters to finding out she had stage two silent endom…
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Rare but Real: The Tragedy of Hailey Okula and the Truth About AFE
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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols honors the life and legacy of Hailey Marie Okula—beloved nurse, influencer, and new mother—who tragically passed away from amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) shortly after giving birth. Hailey’s story, while devastating, has left many women afraid to pursue pregnancy…
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We got a LOT of listeners writing in about potty training, plus an update from the original potty training listener! Plus we give advice to a listener who's struggling with the postpartum division of labor and Matt shares his favorite Disney YouTubers. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, plus ad-free episodes! Sign up …
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Ep. 102: “RNA-Binding Proteins” Featuring Dr. Monika Wolkers
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Guest: Dr. Monika Wolkers is a Group Leader at the Sanquin Blood Supply Foundation and an Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam. Her research focuses on RNA-binding proteins and how they affect T cell function. She talks about γδ T cells in immunotherapy, targeting pediatric tumors, and how a sabbatical led her to study RNA-binding pro…
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Rebecca’s Journey: “This is right for me and right for my family.”
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In this episode of the AllPaths podcast, we’re joined by Rebecca Daddio, LCSW PMH-C and AllPaths peer group leader to hear about her personal and professional journey through the complexities of family building. Rebecca shares her experiences with unsuccessful fertility treatments, pregnancy loss, the path that led to donor conception and, after th…
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5 Root Causes of Cravings (and How They Impact Your Fertility Journey)
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In this episode, Dr. Aumatma Simmons sits down with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer, the physician founder of Well Empowered, to dive deep into 5 Root Causes of Cravings (and How They Impact Your Fertility Journey). Whether you're navigating fertility challenges, exploring holistic alternatives, or just want to understand your body better, this conversation is…
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Love & Surrogacy: A Broken Brown Egg AHA Grant Winner's Story
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When Kristina and Lorenzo set out to build their family, they knew their path wouldn’t be traditional. Kristina’s complex medical history including epilepsy, endometriosis, and thalassemia made pregnancy unsafe, but that didn’t stop them from pursuing their dream of having a child. In this episode, they share their deeply personal journey of sacrif…
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Fertility Red Flags: What You Need to Know About Your Cycle
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Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. In this episode hosts Caitlin and Sophia talk about red flags you need to be aware of about your cycle. Caitlin and Sophia walk you through a normal period / menstrual cycle and share green flags to be happy about but also red flags to be cautious about and possibly do more research. They …
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Dive deep into the compassionate world of the Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey as we introduce Dr. Alan Martinez. He shares his journey, philosophy of care, and the highly collaborative approach that sets RSCNJ apart in helping couples achieve their dreams of parenthood.By Reproductive Science Center of NJ
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10 Fertility Red Flags Most Women Ignore (Until It’s Too Late!)
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If you're trying to conceive or just want to get your hormones in balance—this episode could change everything. After supporting over 1,000 women on their natural conception journey, I’ve uncovered the subtle yet powerful clues the body gives us long before an infertility diagnosis ever happens. These 10 fertility red flags often get brushed off as…
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Where Did My Eggs Go? Unpacking the Myth of Empty Follicle Syndrome
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Send us a text You've done the ultrasounds, the shots, the bloodwork — and then retrieval day comes, and... nothing. Zero eggs. What just happened? In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols dives into one of the most confusing and emotionally crushing outcomes in IVF: Empty Follicle Syndrome (EFS). But before you panic, know th…
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We discuss our unplanned week off and reflect on Matt's parents' visit. We give potty training advice to a listener and Matt guides a listener through a home DIY. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, plus ad-free episodes! Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattan…
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Karen’s Journey: “I was so focused on being pregnant that I lost sight of wanting to be a mom.”
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This episode features an in-depth discussion with Karen about her journey through infertility and adoption. She openly shares the challenges she faced, including the emotional toll of successful fertility treatments, the impact that family building struggles can have on relationships, and how she determined adoption was the best path for her family…
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Is Nitric Oxide the Missing Piece in Fertility & Whole-Body Health?
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In this groundbreaking conversation, we dive deep into the science and power of nitric oxide—a tiny molecule with a massive role in fertility, circulation, immune health, and cellular communication. From supporting erections and ovulation to influencing embryo development and even brain function, nitric oxide is proving to be one of the most overlo…
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PCOS Fertility Medications You Might Be Offered
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Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. In this episode host Caitlin Johnson speaks about the first line approach to getting pregnant with PCOS when working with your OB. She goes over what your OB might advise you to do, what they can prescribe you, how the medication works and when you might need to go to a reproductive endocr…
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IVF Isn’t Always the Answer: Natural Fertility, Hidden Root Causes & the Truth About “Unexplained” Infertility
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🎯 If you’ve been told you need IVF — listen to this episode first! After years of supporting couples through both IVF and natural conception and analyzing the top fertility studies from the past 10 years, I’ve uncovered something shocking… 👉 Many people undergoing IVF may not need it. 👉 Most "unexplained infertility" cases actually have explainable…
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Real Housewives star Roxy Earle and Dr. Arnold Mahesan on infertility, IVF and creating an app to help women conceive
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Today, Ali is talking to Roxy Earle, an entrepreneur, influencer, and star of The Real Housewives of Toronto, alongside her husband, Dr. Arnold Mahesan, a respected fertility specialist. Roxy and Arnold share their family building journey, including how Roxy was told by a few doctors, before she met and fell in love with Arnold, that in order to ha…
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Scroll with Caution: Fertility Advice from the Internet (and Why It Might Be Wrong for You)
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Send us a text In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols dives into the world of online fertility advice—from Facebook groups to TikTok trends—and explores why some well-meaning suggestions can actually do more harm than good. You’ll hear real stories of patients misled by online advice, the dangers of taking recommendations ou…
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Ep. 101: “IMMUNOLOGY2025™” Featuring Drs. Stephen Jameson and Bonnie Dittel
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Guests: Dr. Stephen Jameson is the President of the American Association of Immunologists, and LMP Professor and Harry Kay Chairman’s Fund Professor in Experimental Pathology at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Dr. Bonnie Dittel is the Dr. Gilbert C. White II Endowed Faculty Chair at Versiti Blood Research Institute and Editor-in-Chief of I…
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Infertility Takes Everything From You… Or Does It?
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Are you childless after infertility, feeling stuck in the “in-between” after years of fertility treatments and IVF? Have you spent years yearning for motherhood, only to be left wondering what life looks like now? If that sounds like you, this episode was created with your heart in mind. In Episode 162 of The So Now What? Podcast, I share a deeply …
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Marissa’s Journey: Reproductive plans should never be small talk
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In this episode, Marissa Hathaway, MPH, Doula, and owner of The Lemon Grove, delves into her background and her transition from global health to becoming a full-time doula. Recounting her challenges with infertility, including the grief of losing pregnancies while supporting other families during their births, Marissa highlights the importance of h…
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Letting Go of Emotional Pain: The Key to Fertility, Healing & Self-Love
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What if the fastest way to feel better… is to fully feel? 💭 In today’s episode, we explore the deep connection between emotional resilience, trauma healing, and fertility. Whether you’re navigating loss, fertility struggles, or emotional overwhelm, this conversation is for you. Many of us were never taught how to process emotions, leading us to num…
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Healing Through Song: Nelly Joy’s Journey Through Endometriosis, IVF, and Grief
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Infertility is a deeply personal and often isolating experience, but for singer-songwriter Nelly Joy, music became both an outlet and a source of connection. In this episode, Nelly shares her raw and emotional journey with endometriosis and the struggles she faced while trying to conceive, which pushed her limits physically and emotionally. From to…
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Back to Basics: Cervical Mucus, Position and Tracking in General
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Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Hosts Caitlin and Sophia go all the way back to the basics and do an episode on how to track your fertility by knowing how to interpret your cervical mucus and cervical position. Caitlin explains why you might want to do this and have this data handy when trying to conceive and Sophia expl…
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The Best Supplements for Egg Quality Backed by Science!
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Struggling with egg quality? You’re not alone—but the good news is research shows you CAN improve egg quality, even after age 35! 🥚✨ In this episode, I analyzed every peer-reviewed study on egg quality from the last decade and revealed the supplement combinations that doubled fertilization rates in a groundbreaking 2023 clinical trial. This isn’t j…
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Keren W. on recurrent pregnancy loss, low sperm count, IVF and the loss of her daughter at 17 weeks gestation
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Today, Ali is talking to Fertility Rally member Keren, who is still in the thick of her years-long infertility journey. Keren talks about growing up with seven siblings in "evangelical spaces," how her parents opted her out of sex ed in school; and having one of her ovaries removed, due to a cyst, at the age of 16. She talks about having a chemical…
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Infertile & Childless: The Myths We Believe
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🎙 Listen now to The 'So Now What?' Podcast with Lana Manikowski, Episode 161 So now what? Did these three words race through your mind time and time again during fertility treatments? You poured everything—your energy, your time, your heart—into trying to have a child. But when that dream didn’t come true, you were left wondering: What now? If you'…
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