Best Sophiabaseotto Podcasts (2024)

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#57: Busting the Myths WFPB with Nic Bathurst 23:50

2y ago23:50

23:50

There are so many myths surrounding the whole foods plant based (WFPB) lifestyle, so I thought that I would chat with dietitian Nicole Bathurst to get some clarity. She busts those big myths and gives us the facts and truths about this way of living and fueling. Nic helps women, step off the dieting roller coaster and transition to a plant-based li…

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#56: Dr Charlie Ward Interview 50:17

2y ago50:17

50:17

I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Dr Charlie Ward today 🌟 We had a great discussion about all things fertility and what is going on in the world currently! Charlie has been moving money around the world for various agencies and private companies/individuals for many years and was warned of the pandemic and financial collapse well before …

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#55: Injured by the Clotshot 25:16

2+ y ago25:16

25:16

Stacy Hayes is a MMA, Boxer and High End Security Professional. In March 2021 she had her first AZ shot and things have never been the same since. Stacy tells her story of how she is coping with her ongoing health issues and how long it took to get some answers from the different doctors and hospitals over the last 9 months. If you know any women w…

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#54: Do Your Own Research 20:10

2+ y ago20:10

20:10

For the last 18 months, I have watched the world as I know it turn upside down. Civil rights and liberties have been stripped from the people, as quickly and effortlessly as this ‘novel coronavirus’ appeared on our doorsteps in January 2020. Let me start by giving you a pre-frame here, what I am about to discuss with you today is based on my own re…

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#53: Dr Sonya Jessup 30:33

2+ y ago30:33

30:33

Recently I caught up with the wonderful Dr Sonya Jessup to discuss all things fertility and in particular, fertility treatment for the over 40 year old woman. Sonya shared her own fertility story with me and we talked about her fantastic new clinic – Shire IVF – and also the many Gynaecology options on offer for women, including botox. If you would…

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#52: How to Cope with Bad News? 17:25

3y ago17:25

17:25

When you think about your progress so far trying to have a baby, there are a lot of setbacks. It starts when you first realise that things are not working as you had planned. Having a baby is supposed to be the most natural thing in the world, until it isn’t! The months of disappointment soon become years for some women and at some point, the whole…

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#51: Laser Acupuncture 50:11

3+ y ago50:11

50:11

I had the pleasure of speaking with Lorne Brown who is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the Acubalance Wellness Centre in Vancouver Canada. We talked about Laser Acupuncture which is used for fertility clients and also those who are trying to conceive naturally. Older patients, PCOS, Endometriosis and Sperm Motility are just some of the treatments o…

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#50: Semen Analysis and Sperm Preparation Basics 10:49

3+ y ago10:49

10:49

What is involved with looking at sperm? What things are important and why? And, how is sperm prepared for IUI, IVF and ICSI? This episode on the sperm basics was requested by the wonderful Mary Vietzke. You can get all the latest updates by following my Facebook page IVF Coaching Clinic or my Instagram page. I hope you enjoy this 'basics' episode, …

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#49: Timing 11:50

3+ y ago11:50

11:50

Time is our most precious resource and yet, we are slaves to the masters of the clock and the calendar. However, have you ever noticed that it is the busiest people who are also the most productive? What is their secret? How do they seem to have it all together? And how on earth can they manage this whilst trying to get pregnant? Much of your journ…

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#48: Yoga and Fertility 24:51

3+ y ago24:51

24:51

This week on Let's Talk IVF we are talking about Yoga and Fertility with the creator of the Moon Goddess Program Zahra Haji. Zahra practices Kundalini and Hatha yoga and created the first online fertility program. Join us for this enlightening conversation about how Yoga can help you and the benefits of meditation. Let's Talk IVF is a podcast for e…

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#47: Intended Parents - A Surrogacy Story - Part 1 21:29

4y ago21:29

21:29

This week on Let's Talk IVF we are talking to Intended Parent Andrew Vella. Andrew and Jame have fostered children, have a 16 year old daughter living with them and wanted to have a baby, so they started looking at their options. They were looking for egg donors and surrogates and Andrew tells his story of how they found both in an unexpected place…

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#46: An Artist tells her Fertility Story 32:39

4y ago32:39

32:39

Jasmine Katatikarn was in her doctors office when she was given the news that she had a 1% chance of having a baby using her own eggs! The doctor said her only way forward was to use donor oocytes and that she would not be offered any other fertility treatment option. Shocked and in disbelief, Jasmine left her doctors office and went straight to ba…

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#45: What is IVF Coaching? 15:02

4y ago15:02

15:02

I get asked a great deal, just what is it that you do? Well, when I am not podcasting and interviewing for the show, I help clients who want to have a baby, some are just starting their fertility treatment, others have already had fertility treatment without success. We have all heard of Life Coaching and Wellness programs in the corporate world an…

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#44: 3 Top Hacks to Increase Wellbeing 12:05

4y ago12:05

12:05

Wow, what a crazy world that we are living at the moment, I wake up every morning alternating between the feeling of Ground Hog Day and the Twilight Zone. In this time of uncertainty, we have seen elective surgeries close, private hospital and clinics shut their doors, essentially stopping many people on their pathway to parenthood. Whether your tr…

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#43: Katia Foy Interview 15:53

4y ago15:53

15:53

I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the incredible Katia Foy, who is a Youth Case Worker at Bernardos. At the age of 11 years, Katia had a knee injury and after a series of appointments with various doctors, discovered that she had Turners Syndrome. Katia's story is inspirational, she is absolutely fearless and we discussed her fertility op…

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#42: Embryo Grading Basics 10:35

4y ago10:35

10:35

In this episode of Let's Talk IVF we are discussing embryo grading the basics, when does it start, how often is this done and what are those scores at the end of cycle at embryo transfer? This episode was requested by the wonderful Mary Vietzke who is a Registered Nurse, thank you for your input and idea.…

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#41: AI Technology in the Lab 20:51

4y ago20:51

20:51

In this podcast we are discussing the practical aspects of AI technology and how this is currently being used in the laboratory. Dr Kaylen Silverberg discusses using FET (frozen embryo transfer) only in his clinics, which is giving greater pregnancy rates. Kaylen is the Medical Director of Texas Fertility Center, a large network of fertility clinic…

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#40: 7 Keys to a Successful Cycle 13:45

4y ago13:45

13:45

By Sophia Baseotto

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#39: Stephen Page Interview 37:51

4y ago37:51

37:51

By Sophia Baseotto

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#38: All About Fertility Expo Update 19:07

4y ago19:07

19:07

By Sophia Baseotto

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#37: Genevieve Uys Interview 25:01

4+ y ago25:01

25:01

By Sophia Baseotto

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#36: Dr Michelle Perugini 20:30

4+ y ago20:30

20:30

By Sophia Baseotto

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#35: What is Family? 9:49

4+ y ago9:49

9:49

By Sophia Baseotto

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#34: Dr Kaylen Silverberg Interview 30:37

4+ y ago30:37

30:37

By Sophia Baseotto

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#33: Dr Lynn Westphal Interview 20:24

4+ y ago20:24

20:24

Dr Lynn Westphal is CMO at Kindbody, a new model for fertility health care.( They have mobile clinics (the fertility buses) positioned in high traffic areas so women can potp in for a chat and organise a fertility assessment. Their primary group of patients is women seeking to freeze their oocytes, however they offer IVF cycles and a full range of …

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#32: Perception is Projection in Relationships 15:07

4+ y ago15:07

15:07

This week I wanted to discuss a common pattern that we all use from time to time, projection. I don’t mean the obvious ones, such as getting stuck in traffic and coming home grumpy. Or having a tough meeting and taking your frustration out of your work colleagues … I am talking about the sneakier projections, the ones that build up over time. Once …

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#31: Shona Baxter Interview 30:12

4+ y ago30:12

30:12

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Shona Baxter. Shona always knew that she wanted to be a mother, unfortunately she did not find the right partner to take this journey with, so she decided to do it on her own! Choosing a clinic, picking out the sperm donor and then having 2 very different cycle types, which gave her 2 beautiful children…

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#30: Jill Slevin Interview 21:13

4+ y ago21:13

21:13

After Jill Slevin went through her own fertility challenges, she understood how immensely hard it was and found help with EFT tapping. EFT tapping therapy (Emotional Freedom Technique) provides clients the safe space to work on any unresolved or current emotional issues, traumatic experiences, phobias, fears and health issues resulting in increased…

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#29: Kellie Harriden Interview 37:46

4+ y ago37:46

37:46

Kellie Harriden shares her story, 8 very long years of fertility treatment. Kellie underwent numerous IVF cycles which failed, she describes her feelings and thoughts as she went through all the decisions that ultimately led her to India. In India, Kellie used a surrogate to achieve her dream of having a baby, during the process there were many hop…

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#28: Sally Marchini Interview 20:18

4+ y ago20:18

20:18

Sally Marchini is a Dietitian and Nutritionist from Marchini Nutrition and Nutrition Plus. She has a special interest in Diabetes, Coeliac Disease and Gestational Diabetes. Sally has a wealth of information regarding pre-conception health and other conditions where diet and nutrition can play a pivotal role. You can find Sally at The Newcastle Priv…

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#27: Jacqui Dunstan Interview 35:37

4+ y ago35:37

35:37

Jacqui Dunstan is a passionate doTERRA Essential Oils Educator located in Melbourne specialising in Mums, Bubs & Family Natural Health Solutions. Mother to a very special little girl, conceived against the odds after a lengthy fertility struggle, Jacqui uses this journey to help others on a daily basis. Whether it's helping others with mental healt…

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#26: Dr Bryce Fleming Interview 21:04

4+ y ago21:04

21:04

Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Bryce Fleming. Bryce is a Chiropractor and CEO of a health and wellness company, published author and hosts a weekly radio show. We discussed the importance of spine health and alignment and how the mind/body connection is vital to overall health and wellness. His book is entitled - 4 weeks to Wellnes…

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#25: Dr Kirk Wilson Interview 42:31

4+ y ago42:31

42:31

Dr Kirk Wilson is a Fertility & IVF Acupuncturist who has a very busy practice in the heart of Sydney. We had a robust discussion about Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine and the theory behind this ancient healing technique. You can reach Kirk through his website or call him directly and he is more than happy to have a chat to you about your fertility jo…

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#24: The Pink Elephants Support Network 22:06

4+ y ago22:06

22:06

I had the opportunity to talk with Samantha Payne from the Pink Elephants Support Network recently, at the ‘All About Fertility Expo’ in Sydney. We had so much to discuss about miscarriage and early pregnancy loss, so I thought I would share with you, the wonderful support that this network provides. The Pink Elephants provide much needed empathy, …

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#23: Stefanie Valakas Interview 36:40

4+ y ago36:40

36:40

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Stefanie Valakas, an Accredited Practising Dietitian & Nutritionist. We met recently at the inaugral All About Fertility Expo and had so much to discuss, that I thought it would be better to invite Stefanie to the show to talk about her focus on fertility health. Stefanie is experienced in optimising the…

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#22: Procrastination 10:08

4+ y ago10:08

10:08

Procrastination - the action of delaying or postponing something! Is this one of your bad habits? How can you get rid of it? How does it impact your fertility treatment? Join me for a discussion about this annoying habit. Let's Talk IVF is a podcast series for everyone starting or undergoing fertility treatment. We will discuss the Science, the Emo…

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#21: Dr Mark Livingstone Interview 12:12

5y ago12:12

12:12

This week I interviewed Dr Mark Livingstone, a fertility specialist. Dr Livingstone has been working at one of Australia's leading fertility clinics Genea, for over 20 years. https://www.genea.com.au/specialists/dr-mark-livingstone Let's Talk IVF - Season 2 - The Interviews Let's Talk IVF is a podcast series for everyone starting or undergoing fert…

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#20: Mariah Riney Interview 24:10

5y ago24:10

24:10

Mariah Riney is an Oocyte Donor from the USA. She kindly offered to tell her story and give us a little insight into the process in America with the agencies that manage the donations. Donating oocytes is a huge commitment of time, needles, testing, ultrasounds and a medical procedure to retrieve the oocytes. Mariah is lucky to have the flexibility…

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#19: Adam Hait Interview 32:36

5y ago32:36

32:36

Adam Hait is a third generation Pharmacist, he is passionate about patient care and bringing the Pharmacist back into the fold when it comes to treatment. He is licensed in 49/50 American States as a Fertility Pharmacist and his commitment to his patients is his point of difference, offering 24/7 advice and support when the patients need it the mos…

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#18: Ella Mannix Interview 28:52

5y ago28:52

28:52

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Ella Mannix. She shared her fertility journey with me, how she met her wonderful husband and the decisions that she faced when she realised that her idea of parenting required a different approach to the standard one! Inspired by her own fertility journey, Ella was keen to use all her research and create…

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#17: Alpesh Doshi Interview 33:34

5y ago33:34

33:34

When an Embryologist starts a fertility clinic, you know that this will be a unique experience! Alpesh is bringing the magic, which is usually behind the scenes in the laboratory, to all his patients. It is all about the journey and the emotional support. I have worked with his patients and they are certainly feeling the more personalised approach …

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#16: 3 Steps to Changing You 13:49

5y ago13:49

13:49

It is mid February and by now 99.9% of the New Years Resolutions that you have made have fallen behind schedule or simply been abandoned! You are not alone though, change is really hard to achieve for most of us, we are hard wired to do what we know and stay within our comfort zone, it is safer there! So what are the 3 changes and how can you make …

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#15: Finances 15:24

5+ y ago15:24

15:24

During my conversations with clients over the years, it is apparent that Finances are a considerable area of concern for most people when they require fertility treatment. Next to relationship problems and breakdown, finances are a significant reason that prevent people from seeking further treatment. In Australia the average cost of an IVF cycle i…

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#14: Communication 13:03

5+ y ago13:03

13:03

This podcast episode is all about Communication ... so often this gets strained and a difficult when you are undergoing fertility treatment. Not only with your loved ones, also with your work colleagues, family and friends. What are some easy to use tools and strategies to assist you? What are the 5 Love Languages and how can you use this to improv…

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#13: Back to Back Cycles 9:21

5+ y ago9:21

9:21

In this episode of Let's Talk IVF we will be talking about Back to Back Cycles, what are they, when will you have them and what do you need to consider. Let's Talk IVF is a podcast series for everyone starting or undergoing fertility treatment, we will discuss the Science, the Emotions and Everything in between. You can contact me directly through …

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#12: Naturopath and Herbalist Narelle Stegehuis Interview 25:05

5+ y ago25:05

25:05

This week I spoke with Narelle Stegehuis from Bump Fertility in Melbourne about her practice and the fertility patients she assists. Narelle has over 20 years of experience and has specialised in the treatment of fertility, she is currently studying for her PhD in this area. Very passionate about her craft, you will hear stories of her success and …

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#11: Routine Screening 10:18

5+ y ago10:18

10:18

Routine Screening, what is it and when should it be performed for fertility assessment? Currently there is no schedule for such testing, the reality is if routine screening was conducted early, different choices could be made, with potential treatment and/or intervention. Most clients find out they have fertility issues after having tried to concei…

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#10: Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine - New York Style! 38:13

5+ y ago38:13

38:13

This week I spoke with Mike Berkley, founder of The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in Manhattan New York. Mike has over 20 years of experience treating fertility patients with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs, he has an incredible depth of knowledge in this area and is passionate about helping patients achieve their dream of pregnancy, after…

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#9: What To Expect From The Scientist? 10:55

5+ y ago10:55

10:55

In this episode we will talk about when you will see the Scientist and get a chance to talk to them about your treatment. The Scientist is testing your blood samples, preparing the sperm sample, collecting your oocytes, checking for fertilisation, assessing your embryos and choosing the best one for transfer. Let's Talk IVF is for everyone starting…

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#8: Pregnancy at 45? 10:38

5+ y ago10:38

10:38

After a recent conversation with a client who asked me about getting pregnant at the age of 45 years old, I thought I would talk a little about natural conception and things to consider. Statistically speaking humans have a 25% chance of conception naturally in any given cycle with the highest percentage seen with 22-26 year old women, this rapidly…

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