Best Ivf Warrior Podcasts (2024)

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Win Wednesday: PCOS Warrior, Find Fertility Graduate, Healthy Pregnancies with Maggie 52:12

4h ago52:12

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Welcome to another Win Wednesday Episode! Host Sophia Pavia and Caitlin Johndon speak with Maggie and Find Fertility graduate on her journey to becoming a mother to two baby boys. Maggie said she had always had long cycles and was put on birth control to 'regulate' her cycle. Once she wanted to start a family with her husband she got off birth cont…

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Gaia CEO and Founder Nader AlSalim's Infertility and IVF Story: There's a Better Way to Pay for IVF 43:03

1d ago43:03

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Gaia is founded on the premise that Everyone Who Wants a Family Should Have the Chance to Try. Today, Ali is talking to Gaia CEO and Founder Nader AlSalim, who shares his own unexplained infertility journey, and how that led him to create Gaia, a groundbreaking company in the fertility landscape (see more below). Nader talks about the frustrations …

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Win Wednesday: Competitive Weightlifting, Gut Health, Reducing Stress with Holly 48:47

11h ago48:47

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Welcome to another Win Wednesday Episode! Host Sophia Pavia speaks with Holly Moyer on her journey to getting pregnant. Holly used to work under Sophia when she was just starting her practice. Holly said she took Sophia's advice, made diet and lifestyle changes and worked on reducing her stress which resulted in her conceiving her son. Holly used t…

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Sammi Lawlor's Infertility Story: Secondary Infertility, C-Section Ectopic Pregnancy and Surrogacy 49:11

6d ago49:11

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On today's episode, Ali is talking to Sammi, a strongAF infertility warrior she met when Sammi joined Fertility Rally. Sammi shares all the details of the path to having her children, including going through secondary infertility; a very rare C-section ectopic pregnancy (a first for this show); termination for medical reasons; more surgery; the dis…

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53 | 6 Places to Open Your Bible when Overwhelmed as a Christian on your TTC Journey 18:21

14h ago18:21

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Are you struggling to open your Bible because of how you feel navigating your TTC journey right now? In this episode, I share 6 places to begin reading in your Bible when you feel overwhelmed and tired about the circumstances of your life. Are you ready for more support on your fertility journey? I'm a Christian Fertility Coach who understands your…

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Nutrisense - How it Works with Catherine Staffieri 53:06

7h ago53:06

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Welcome to another summer season episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin and Sophia speak with Catherine Staffieri about Nutrisense and the importance of blood sugar balance. Catherine is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist currently working as a Nutrition Manager at Nutrisense, one of the fastest growing healthtech start-ups aimed to…

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Dr. Sarah Oreck on how her late-term pregnancy loss inspired her to co-found Mavida Mental Health Care 28:39

2h ago28:39

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On today's episode, Ali is talking to yet another amazing woman who has turned her pain into her purpose: Dr Sarah Oreck, Co-Founder and CEO of Mavida Health. After her late-term pregnancy loss, Sarah created a company that would provide those on their path to parenthood the right tools and resources to take care of their mental health, every step …

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Win Wednesday: Multiple Sclerosis, IVF, Pregnancy, Induction, Vaginal Birth with Kristen 57:18

4h ago57:18

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Welcome to another Win Wednesday Episode! Host Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia speak with Kristen Benvenuto on her journey to becoming a mother. Kristen was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and was worried about her chances of becoming a mother. She worked on nutrition, lifestyle changes and worked with Sophia. After trying for over a year …

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Catherine John's Infertility Story: PCOS; IUIs and IVF Success 50:41

8h ago50:41

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Catherine John is a dear member of the Fertility Rally fam, and today, she's sharing her entire story with Ali, from being diagnosed with PCOS to going through IUIs. Catherine talks about exploring the option of doing her fertility treatments in Tijuana (and why she ultimately decided against it), her irregular periods; why she was told she was a g…

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52 | Facing the Unspoken Fear: What If I Never Become a Mom? 26:58

15h ago26:58

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Are you afraid that God's plan for you may be never conceiving and becoming a mother? This fear went unspoken in my life for the first two years we were trying to conceive. In this episode, we dive into that unspoken fear - what if your worst fear is part of your story? What God has for you - finding peace with His Timing, His Plan and facing that …

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Win Wednesday: Secondary Infertility, Endometriosis, Rainbow Babies, Home birth with Twins 1:03:12

20d ago1:03:12

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Welcome to another Win Wednesday Episode! Host Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia speak with Steph Koch on her journey with secondary infertility. Steph has an interesting journey. She had an easy time conceiving her two first kids but when it came to trying to conceive baby number three she struggled. That's when she started working with Dr. Naomi W…

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Cheryl Sew Hoy, Founder of Tiny Health, on microbiomes, fertility and her own miscarriages 40:41

23d ago40:41

40:41

What do you know about the vaginal microbiome? What does your vaginal microbiome have to do with your ability to conceive? Ali didn't know much about this, and is still learning, thanks to today's guest, Cheryl Sew Hoy, CEO and Founder of Tiny Health. Cheryl, a longtime entrepreneur and women's health advocate, explains how the microbiome impacts w…

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51 | Are You Feeling Alone on Your TTC Journey? How I can Help 20:46

23d ago20:46

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I wish I had one thing when I was TTC: a Christian Fertility Coach. In this episode, we dive into what a Christian Fertility Coach provides, and how my signature mentorship The Path to Motherhood might transform your waiting season. Learn more about the Path to Motherhood and/or enroll for this month's mentorship program here: https://sown-with-str…

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Win Wednesday: Trying to Conceive, IVF, Failed Cycles, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Success with Victoria 1:08:52

13d ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Welcome to another Win Wednesday Episode! Host Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia speak with Victoria Terry on working with Sophia during her trying to conceive journey. Victoria has a very long journey to becoming a mother. She was told early on that it would be very difficult for her to get pregnant naturally. She had to fight, advocate and not giv…

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Hopeful Mama Foundation Founder Emily Patel's Story: Early menopause; adoption gone wrong, donor eggs and IVF 52:07

25d ago52:07

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On today's episode, Ali is talking to Emily Patel, founder of Hopeful Mama Foundation, about her family building journey, years of struggles, and finally having her two daughters. Emily talks about having hot flashes and night sweats at the age of 16, being put on birth control, and later learning that she had premature ovarian failure/early menopa…

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50 | The BIGGEST Worry Every Woman Experiencing Difficulty Trying to Conceive Has & How to Overcome It 25:07

15d ago25:07

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The ONE worry Every Woman Experiencing Infertility faces: What if I never get to become a mom? I spent the first two or so years of our TTC journey battling the fear of what if God plans that I never get to conceive, and bring a baby earthside as a mother? This worry turned into anxiety about our future and the plans I always had for myself! In thi…

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Win Wednesday: Changing Exercise Habits, Eating More, Group Coaching with Sara 48:27

1M ago48:27

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Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. In this Win Wednesday episode host Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia speak with Sara on working with Sophia not once but twice in her trying to conceive journey. Sara worked with Sophia in two different ways. She first reached out to Sophia after she was told by her reproductive endocrinolo…

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Christie Bishop's Story: Brain cancer, sperm banking, IUIs and IVF 57:45

21d ago57:45

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Christie Bishop is host of the podcast, "What Nobody Tells Us," where she tackles taboo topics and hosts uncomfortable conversations, from cancer to grief to the foster care system. Today, she tells Ali her own family building story, starting with how her then-fiance, Bryan Bishop, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and given six months t…

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Win Wednesday: PCOS, Gets Pregnant, Shifts Career Focus with Kali Saulsbury 1:21:23

2M ago1:21:23

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Welcome to our summer interlude segment under Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson speaks with Kali on working with Caitlin to manage her PCOS symptoms. Kali is a long time listener of the podcast and has her own unique fertility journey. Kali speaks about binging just about every PCOS podcast out there and when she stumbled on Caitli…

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Endo Warrior Sandra Rimaldi's 10-year Journey To Having Her Daughter 51:48

1M ago51:48

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"I never thought I'd be down a 10 year journey just to have my one and only miracle daughter," says Sandra Rimaldi, an infertility nurse and infertility warrior who spent a decade trying to build her family. For years, Sandra worked with renowned Reproductive Immunologist Dr. Jeffrey Braverman, who passed away in 2019, treating patients from all ov…

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Fertility Nurse and Dandi co-founder Leyla Bilali’s Infertility Story 47:06

2M ago47:06

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Leyla Bilali is a veteran fertility nurse with over a decade of clinical experience at a top NYC clinic. She considers herself to be a "Fertility Godmother," with big ideas for fertility care. Today, she tells Ali about her family building journey, including the road to having her two girls, and the devastating losses she has experienced while tryi…

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Food Freedom Fertility Third Anniversary Bonus Episode 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Welcome to a bonus episode of season 3 of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Hosts Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia chat about how far this podcast has come and the ways they continue to help women who are trying to conceive. They both give life updates, look back on the early days of starting a podcast and talk about future plans personally and profess…

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49 | When God's Timing Feels Wrong: How to Find Peace When God Hasn't Answered Your Prayers Yet 25:19

2M ago25:19

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Have you been feeling like God's timing is just off -- like it's really just frustrating you and you're at the end of your capacity to deal with another month of hearing no or not yet? Are you tired of seeking God and feeling the burn out of faith because of your conceiving journey? Rest your weary soul and be encouraged with this episode! Two ways…

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LGBTQ Infertility Advocate Christina Bailey's Infertility Story: IVF and Same Sex Family Building 43:26

2M ago43:26

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Pride Month Continues! Today we are celebrating the beautiful family built by Christina Bailey, aka @babybaileymamadrama on IG. Christina talks about coming out when she was younger, having her two older daughters via IVF, and how the LGBTQ community gets asked a lot, "Why don't you just adopt, or why don't you just foster?" Christina talks about g…

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Debunking Outdated Prenatal Advice with Ryann Kipping 1:09:06

2M ago1:09:06

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Welcome to the last episode of season 3 of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Hosts Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia speak with Ryann Kipping about prenatal nutrition! Ryann has helped hundreds of women escape confusing and outdated nutrition information to find a happy, feel-good pregnancy. She believes the old advice to "take a prenatal vitamin" is no…

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Singer Nelly Joy's Infertility Story: Endo, IVF, Ectopic Pregnancy and IUI 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

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In 2011, singer Nelly Joy told a doctor that she thought she had endometriosis, but the doctor just chuckled and said, "Most girls have painful periods," handed her birth control and Nelly went on her way. She spent years navigating kidney issues, anemia (blacking out), IBS, and constant throwing up from pain while being on the road doing an arena …

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Acupuncture and Infertility Care 1:08:40

3M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson speaks with Michelle Oravitz on acupuncture and infertility care. Michelle Oravitz, began her career as an architect upon graduating from Philadelphia University. After many years of experiencing missed periods and enduring stress at her high demand job in NYC, she dec…

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Leia and Kriston Burroughs' Infertility Story: Sickle cell anemia; fibroids and embryo adoption 52:07

2M ago52:07

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Meet Leia and Krison Burroughs, who are still in the midst of their family building journey. On today's show, Leia and Kriston tell Ali about how Kriston was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia when he was just a year old, and how they had no idea that the sickle cell drug, Hydroxyurea, would have a direct effect on his fertility. They also talk abou…

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48 | The One Thing I Wish I Had Known When We Were Told IVF Was Our Only Option 24:20

3M ago24:20

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Hi Friend, have you heard the words "IVF is your only option?" Same. We heard from two different clinics that IVF would be our only option for conceiving. I was frustrated and annoyed. In this episode, I share what I wish someone had told me back when I first heard this diagnosis. I hope you find encouragement, strength, and clarity as you navigate…

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Weight Loss Journey Update: Caitlin's Story Part 2 1:08:44

3M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin and Sophia give a life update about where they are at with their trying to conceive journey. This episode is one you will definitely want to listen to if you have been following them throughout the years through this podcast or on social media. Caitlin and Sophia engage in an …

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U.S. Women's Soccer Icon Carli Lloyd's Infertility Story: Unexplained infertility, IVF and finally, a successful IVF pregnancy 1:03:16

3M ago1:03:16

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Today, Ali has a true sports icon on the show: Former pro soccer star Carli Lloyd, who won two World Cups and two Olympic Gold medals during her incredible career. Carli is currently pregnant -- and in the second trimester -- with her first baby, but it's been a long and difficult infertility journey to get here. Carli tells Ali all the details, st…

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47 | Navigating Financial Decisions while TTC: Guest Interview Rachel Cruze from Ramsey Solutions 23:59

3M ago23:59

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Before I met Josh, I worked as a Children's Ministry Coordinator at a church. They offered to pay for us to go through Financial Peace University a program by Dave Ramsey and his team. As a young college graduate with student loans, this was a huge gift to learn how to honor God with my finances. When Josh and I then got married, we went through th…

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Fertility Diagnosis Update: Sophia's Story Part 1 1:17:29

3M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin and Sophia give a life update which ends in a new fertility diagnosis for one of them! This episode is one you will definitely want to listen to if you have been following them throughout the years through this podcast or on social media. Caitlin and Sophia engage in an in-dep…

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ENCORE - Michael of Two Dads UK's Fertility Story: Donor Eggs, Surrogacy and LGBTQ+ Family Building via ART 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

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Happy Pride Month! Ali's guest today is Michael, one of the dads behind Two Dads U.K., whose mission is to raise awareness of same-sex parenting and help other same-sex couples and other single gay people realize that becoming a parent shouldn't just be a dream. Michael talks about coming out; building a family with his husband, Wes; the 3-4 years …

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Win Wednesday: weight loss, PCOS, blood sugar balance with Nicki 44:10

3M ago44:10

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Welcome to a new segment under Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia speak with Nicki L. on working with Caitlin to manage her PCOS symptoms. Nicki is a long time listener of the podcast and has her own unique fertility journey. A huge piece to her puzzle was managing her blood sugar, taking mindful walks to lower stre…

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Parasites and Pregnancy with Macy Coleman 57:28

3M ago57:28

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Welcome to a new segment under Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Sophia Pavia speaks with Macy Coleman on detoxing your body from parasites. Macy has been a registered dietitian for 5 years and specializes in many different populations, most recently women’s health and pediatrics. She is dedicated to functional + integrative nutrition which means …

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Lex Borino's Fertility Story: Egg Freezing and Being Proactive At Age 30 29:31

3M ago29:31

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Today Ali talking to her sweet SoulCycle friend Lex Borino, a super successful bridal hair stylist about her recent egg freezing journey. Lex, who is 30 years old, explains why she came to this decision: "Once I turned 30 and realized, 'Ooh, I'm not in a relationship, that's not on the table right now,' I had to look at my options and be like, 'Wha…

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Managing Toxin Exposure with Sophia Gushée 53:06

4M ago53:06

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Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson speaks with Sophia Gushee. Sophia is known as the Healthy home guru" and "clean-living guru" and has been described by Well+Good, the two-time Webby Award-winning website (The New York Times has described the Webby Award as the "Internet's highest honor"). With a succe…

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Carly Stockdale's Infertility Story: Egg freezing, pregnancy and surrogacy for baby two 31:31

4M ago31:31

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Today's episode features Carly Stockdale, who started Nascency, Everything to know about surrogacy, and whether it’s right for you Carly talks about her egg freezing experience, pregnancy, and why she and her husband decided to use a surrogate for baby number two. She also talks about everything she's doing with Nascency, which provides info on bec…

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How Weight Loss Drugs Can Impact Your Fertility with Dr. Gary Levy 1:00:05

4M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia speak with Dr. Gary Levy. Dr. Gary Levy is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist and is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of FertilityCloud, America's first and only comprehensive, fertility, telemedicine platfor…

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UFC Fighter Katlyn Cerminara's Infertility Story: IVF, miscarriage, and being in the wait 50:07

4M ago50:07

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Today's episode features a total badass, UFC fighter Katlyn Cerminara. Katlyn talks about getting into fighting as a young girl; thinking she would be pregnant right away when she took out her IUD (very relatable!); and going to a specialist after trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant after three months. She also talks about being told by her docto…

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Win Wednesday: PCOS, lowering stress, and the right supplements helped Valerie conceive naturally 1:11:28

4M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Welcome to a new segment under Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia speak with Valerie Eugenio on working with Caitlin to conceive her daughter. Valerie is a long time listener of the podcast and has her own unique fertility journey. After battling with painful periods she went on birth control which made her have a c…

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46 | 9 Questions to ask Yourself to Determine your Spiritual Health while TTC According to God's Word 26:36

4M ago26:36

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Hi Friend, do you feel at a loss spiritually while TTC? Not sure if you're thriving, surviving or even just at a loss of how to find health in your relationship with God as you navigate the difficulty of your dreams for motherhood? Then this episode is for you! This week on The Waiting Well we are discussing 9 questions that you can ask yourself th…

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Nutrisense - Blood Sugar Regulation with Catherine Staffieri 1:21:14

4M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin and Sophia speak with Catherine Staffieri about the importance of blood sugar balance when trying to conceive. Catherine is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist currently working as a Nutrition Manager at Nutrisense, one of the fastest growing healthtech start-ups aimed to help…

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Tara Clark's Infertility Story: Unexplained infertility and IUI success 33:23

4M ago33:23

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Today Ali is talking to Modern Mom Probs founder Tara Clark about her unexplained infertility journey. Tara talks about growing up in Catholic school and the "fear-based" sex education she got; her three devastating miscarriages; being diagnosed with fibroids and having a procedure to remove them, and why she and her husband needed to take a mental…

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Pivot to Progesterone 1:19:03

4M ago1:19:03

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Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin and Sophia speak about progesterone and why Sophia made the switch to specialize in this subject when helping women who are trying to conceive. This episode is one you will definitely want to listen to if you are wanting to start from scratch and learn about all things progest…

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Be the squeaky wheel 23:12

4M ago23:12

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Today's podcast is all about being a powerful advocate for yourself at the fertility clinic. And... if things aren't going swimmingly, this is my plea, to please be the squeaky wheel.By Robyn Birkin

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#NIAW: Infertility in Pop Culture 40:46

4M ago40:46

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In this week’s special crossover episode, Ali is joined by her friends Abbe Feder (host of The Fertility Chick) and Elizabeth King (host of Creation Innovation podcast) to discuss infertility in pop culture. As infertility becomes more talked about in TV, movies, music and the news, what shows get it right? Where do we still need more support and s…

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How to Prepare for Pregnancy with an Autoimmune Diagnosis 1:23:21

5M ago1:23:21

1:23:21

Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia speak with Paulette Kamenecka. Paulette is an economist, a writer and a podcaster interested in women's health. She's written about the science of autoimmunity, what we currently know about different aspects of the immune system, and the immune system …

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John Yurcisin's Infertility Story: Single dad by choice 49:41

5M ago49:41

49:41

"Growing up, I always imagined I'd one day be married with kids" says today's guest, single dad by choice John Yurcisin. "I've dated many smart, interesting, beautiful women. I was engaged once and called it off. I just never found my life partner." And so, John decided to become a dad on his own. On this episode, John shares the entire journey to …

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