A 7-part limited series. In the mid 1980’s Hal worked his way through medical school as an anonymous sperm donor. Jump forward 25 years. Now a successful radiologist - and curious about his health genes - Hal joined 23AndMe - and inadvertently lost his donor anonymity. Suddenly seven total strangers found ”daddy” - except six of them had no idea their biological father was actually a sperm donor. Subscribe for monthly bonus content at https://thedonorpodcast.com/
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Single Mother by Choice (former co-host of The Mocha SMC Podcast) Hera McLeod teams up with her precocious nine year old daughter Estela for the podcast "Seeking Different". The Mom and Kid duo explore what it looks like to navigate the world as a non-traditional family. They discuss hot topics such as donor sibling relationships, family travel, school choice, race relations, and navigating the playground.
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Follow comedian and sperm donor baby Laura High as she dives into to the terrifying world of donor conception and the infertility industry. This unregulated unethical multi-billion industry has created an InsemiNATION. And we are going to fix it together.
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Riveting stories. Fascinating lives. Australia’s #1 interview podcast, with Mia Freedman.
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A podcast for single women considering solo motherhood using donor conception
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Stand up comedian and lifelong cynic Gianmarco Soresi interviews people more famous than him about all the downsides to their life. If you like looking on the bright side of life, f*ck off. This is a podcast where complaining is encouraged, negativity celebrated and silver linings debunked. Misery loves company and when Gianmarco is with company he loves talking about their miseries. You can follow @gianmarcosoresi on all social platforms.
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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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Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher, married comedians, are using their hilariously hard-won wisdom on relationships and building on their hit Netflix special to help others by offering love advice to callers while simultaneously examining the ups and downs of their own relationship!
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Hosted by the donor conceived novice journalist Kaleigh Karnal, the Message in a Bottle podcast investigates the anonymous sperm and egg donation industry, one person at a time. She sits down with her own sperm donor father, half-siblings, and other members of the donor conceived community to talk about how at-home DNA kits can turn your life upside down, the dangerous realities of an unregulated system, navigating new family relationships, and much more. CONTACT: MESSAGEINABOTTLEPOD@GMAIL.C ...
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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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Follow along every other Tuesday as Kate and Karyne navigate reciprocal IVF using Karyne's eggs, unknown donor sperm, and Kate's uterus. And drink lots of La Croix. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect with Kate and Karyne on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter by searching for Gayest Show on Birth.
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Members of the community Purple Heart Gaming talking about all the things you care about. From our active emergency responder stories to dating fails and so much more.
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This show is all about celebrating one half of the globe responsible for creating us. Basically, Farter Figures will be delving into the wonderful world of dads. There are over 5 million fathers in Australia and more than 100 million worldwide. There are so many different types including old dads, young dads, stay at home dads, single dads, sperm donor dads, sugar daddies and some families even have two! So if you like dad jokes, dad news and dad fashion join me Wednesday nights on SYN Natio ...
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In each episode, host Sabrina, who is the mother of a donor-conceived daughter, takes listeners on an enlightening journey of donor conception, and its impact on children and parents. ”Being Donor-Conceived” offers a blend of expert insights, personal stories, and heartfelt conversations, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the profound journey of donor-conception. The podcast aims to address the often-private topic, challenging societal norms and expectations along the way. Wit ...
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A Comedian a Musician and a Jew is a podcast featuring comedy, music, philosophy and snarky comment. The cast includes Jonathan Thymius, a nationally recognized comedian who has starred in films, late show television, was a finalist on Last Comic Standing and is always on the verge of something great. Craig is a composer and French Horn player who spent most of his childhood on a New Mexico cattle ranch. Craig moved out west in 1988 to follow his dreams of playing in an orchestra and now liv ...
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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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Join Award-Winning Family & Surrogacy Lawyers, Bruce Provan and Stephen Page who interviews lawyers, doctors, counsellors, parents, surrogates, scientists, donors and others who are the moving parts bringing together the ability to form families through surrogacy, and when families fall apart. Interviewees talk about their personal journeys through life, leading to their passion in their respective fields.
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The Jane The Virgin After Show Podcast recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of the CW's Jane The Virgin. Show Summary: Jane Villanueva, the daughter of a teen mother, grew up determined not to repeat her mom's mistakes. Jane is studying to be a teacher, and she is engaged to a handsome detective who supports her decision to remain a virgin until marriage, but a routine visit to the clinic turns her life upside down. Inseminated by a specimen meant for a patient in the next room, Jane is in ...
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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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In this series of archive episodes of The Fertility Podcast find out about alternative routes to parenthood including donor conception, fertility preservation, surrogacy, adoption and co-parenting.
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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in fertility treatment? Join Emma, the embryologist, and her husband Simon for a down-to-earth conversation about making dreams of parenthood a reality. Each episode dives into the science of embryology in a way that's easy to understand, empowering you to ask the right questions on your fertility journey.
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I'm Lisa Hunter, and I want to take you on a heartfelt journey through the highs and lows, the tears and laughter, and the profound moments of hope and resilience that defined my path to becoming a mother. From the initial decision to pursue IVF, the emotional rollercoaster of injections, appointments, the waiting to the unexpected twists and turns along the way. I share the raw and unfiltered reality of what it truly means to navigate fertility and become a parent. Through my story, I hope ...
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Professor Turi King is a scientist, presenter, speaker and author who is passionate about communicating science to the public. She is best known for her work in ”cracking one of the biggest forensic DNA cases in history” during the exhumation and reburial of Richard III of England. She is also currently featuring on BBC2‘s DNA Family Secrets, produced by Minnow films.
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What better way to make friends than through shared trauma? Join Emma Tatro and her collection of friends in conversations about hilarious personal moments from their past, serial killers, conspiracy theories, and deep dives into other bizarre topics.
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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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Fertility psychotherapist, Jana Rupnow, interviews parents, donor conceived individuals and professionals about the challenges and dilemmas of assisted reproductive technology baby-making and the expect-able tensions between positive and negative feelings that come along the way when, instead of baby makes three; three makes baby.
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Welcome to Onmanorama's Wacky News Podcast. Join Athira Madhav and her robot best friend Manorama as they discover strange news from all around the world!
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Voicing our unpopular opinions and making the masses a likkle upset too! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ourunpopularopinions/support
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Welcome to Nola J and No Reason Podcast, discussing things that happen for No Reason! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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Irregular Information is a podcast about everything & nothing at all. Less depressing than the news, we might even help you win bar trivia. Each week a new topic is picked at random from a jar. Co-hosts and best fiends Kailey & Meara deep dive their own surprise subcategories of the weeks topic to give you information you had no idea you were missing.
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Rich Already Podcast show airing every Friday at 3p.m. ET hosted by Rashea " RDOTT" Cook and George "COOKOFF" Cook that gives diverse, uncut, and raw insightful yet comical views about talks within the communities, society and culture.
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Mind blowing confessions from a wide range of ordinary people and their outcomes of moving past the many twist and turns life throws at us. Confessions of bad relationships, childhood events, a horrible job, etc. A podcast of unscripted conversations of how each guest was able to overcome these battles that life sometimes throws at us.
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Aleks Krotoski investigates sperm donors and why people put themselves and their future children at risk by going online to find them.
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During an era where proposed "Don't Say Gay" and anti-trans laws are growing across the U.S., It's OK to Say Gay celebrates LGBTQ+ voices while holding conversations that get allies to listen. Hosted by Femi Redwood, this series features engaging interviews, inclusive storytelling, and informative deep dives into issues affecting the queer community.
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Medical Minefield is a new health podcast where we talk about the ethical dilemmas at the heart of the health stories that matter the most. Join Barney Calman, the Mail on Sunday's health editor and deputy Health Editor Eve Simmons every week for a podcast tackling the big questions in health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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The podcast for all Australian women considering, creating or conquering life as a solo mum by choice (SMBC)
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Hello superhumans! My Fertility Podcast is hosted by Dr. Meivys Garcia and Dr. Marta Wais, REIs at Markham Fertility Centre. Each week we'll explore the many facets of conception, pregnancy, and reproductive health. We're not just talking about the medical side of things, but also the emotional, psychological, and even the societal aspects that come with the journey to parenthood. Infertility is hard enough. Our goal is to provide education along with a good dose of encouragement and support ...
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Welcome to The Mystic Sisters! Twin sisters exploring culture, art, spirituality, and beauty. Amy and Julie are identical twins who have always loved creating together. The Mystic Sisters allows us to share our thoughts on our broken modern culture and re-orient us toward the good, true, and beautiful. Subscribe to our Substack for writing, original art, and more: https://mysticsisters.substack.com Follow us on Twitter: Amy: @amytheartist Julie: @juliewrites Amy and Julie are writers, perfor ...
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We’re exploring option from conception to childhood to help women take control of their fertility, birth experience, postpartum healing, and motherhood journey! This is a safe space for all parents to hear what the experts have to say and to hear from influencer parents and their take on parenthood! Join us for all things birth and parenthood for an empowering and educational walk with a birth and newborn expert and the found of Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge, HeHe Stewart.
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The Building Your Family podcast was designed to help you have an easier path to parenthood and a better parenting experience. In this podcast, you will learn about donor conception, surrogacy and all the ways the modern family is built. Our guests will help you cut through the noise and provide you with the tools and the truths you need to have the family you deserve, and the support you want to feel less alone. Join us on Youtube or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. We’re here ...
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When your with your family nothing can bring you down! Well most of the time. On the AFTERBUZZ TV KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIAN AFTER SHOW our hosts will discuss the different antics our fav reality family is up to every week. Then stick around for the latest news in the Kardashian world and Gram Glam where we pick out which Kardashian/Jenner had the best IG of the week. With us you'll never be missing out, BIBLE!
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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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EP24: Everything you need to know about donor sperm with Stefanie McGlynn, Donor & Surrogacy Specialist
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On today's episode, we welcome the amazing Stefanie McGlynn. Stephanie is the donor and surrogacy lead and Markham Fertility Centre. She has over five years of experience in the Donor & Surrogacy Program at our clinic and brings a wealth of knowledge to this topic. We dive into donor sperm options, which sperm banks to use, using a known sperm dono…
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When Your Sister Asks Your Ex To Be Her Sperm Donor (with James Adomian)
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This week Moshe and Natasha are joined by James Adomian! They discuss starving the algorithm, making eye contact in nudist hot tubs, James shares whether Bernie liked his impression, and more! They give advice to one caller whose sister asked her ex to be her sperm donor and another who wants to find family life balance now that he’s traveling more…
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#224 Serial Sperm Donors with Laura High (Patreon Exclusive Excerpt)
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In this excerpt from a Patreon exclusive episode, comedian Laura High shares the downsides of being a donor baby, unregulated sperm banks, and serial donors pushing natural insemination. Watch the rest of the episode exclusively on our Patreon! Join free for 7 days: https://www.patreon.com/downside Follow Laura on TikTok, Instagram, X, & YouTube Fo…
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Ep. 288: How Pitocin Impacts Labor: Evidence-Based Insights and Best Practices with Jen Atkisson, RN
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Join HeHe in an enlightening conversation with Labor & Delivery nurse Jen Atkisson, known as the 'Pitocin Queen,' as they dive deep into the controversial use of Pitocin in labor and delivery. In this episode, they discuss when and why Pitocin might be used, how to use it responsibly, and the critical importance of evidence-based practices. Jen sha…
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“Imperfect Connections” with Maria Bamford and Scott Marvel Cassidy
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By Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher
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The Problem with Social Media and Family Law
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast, Award-Winning Family Lawyer, Stephen Page discusses the risks of social media and family law proceedings. Contact Stephen at www.pageprovan.com.auBy Stephen Page
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Sammi Lawlor's Infertility Story: Secondary Infertility, C-Section Ectopic Pregnancy and Surrogacy
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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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#227 Spread Eagle with Russell Daniels
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In this mega episode, Gianmarco and Russell catch up after Gianmarco’s Australia/New Zealand tour, and share the downsides of white coat syndrome, doing weird gigs for the story, AI deepfakes, what female pop star we’d be, and staged social media clips. Join the Patreon to hear 1.5 hours of more content that we’re too scared to say in front of a pa…
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Season 3, Episode 1: Revolutionizing Donor Identity Disclosure with Dylan Morgan from Cascade Cryobank
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Ever wondered what it's like to transition from a sperm donor to the Chief Operations Officer of a leading cryobank? Join us in an eye-opening episode of Seeking Different as Dylan Morgan, COO of Cascade Cryobank, takes us through his personal and professional journey. We'll explore Cascade Cryobank's groundbreaking Early Identity Disclosure Progra…
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EP25: Everything you need to know about donor egg with Stefanie McGlynn, Donor & Surrogacy Specialist
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On today's episode, we are joined by Stefanie McGlynn, Donor & Surrogacy Program Lead at Markham Fertility Centre. This is a key program which encompasses donor egg, donor sperm, and gestational carriers/surrogacy. This episode will be focusing on donor eggs. We're going to be talking about known donors, frozen egg banks, fresh donors. We also cove…
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S3:B17 - Interview with Kiara Schuh, author of "Chosen Family" and donor conceived daughter of an SMBC
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Bonus Episode 17 - Interview with Kiara Schuh, author of "Chosen Family" and donor conceived daughter of an SMBC The No Need for Prince Charming podcast is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. Meet Kiara, the author of the fabulous book "Chosen Family", which details her search to connect with her donor siblings. In this fabulous episode, Ki…
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Country Star's Emotional Infertility Battle: A Journey of Hope & Healing
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Join us as Nelly Joy, a beloved country music star, courageously shares her intimate and emotional battle with infertility. In this candid conversation, she reveals the highs and lows of her journey, offering hope and inspiration to those facing similar challenges. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and the power of music in healing. Whether yo…
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"All The Exits Were Blocked" - How Charlotte Cowles Was Scammed
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Subscribe to Mamamia On Halloween morning, Charlotte Cowles - an Ivy League educated journalist and mother of a two-year old son - received a life-altering phone call from a government agent who informed her that she had 22 bank accounts, nine vehicles and four properties registered in her name, and that she’d wired more than $3 million to Jamaica …
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#227 ChatGPT Stand Up Comedy (Patreon Excerpt)
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In the excerpt of this Patreon exclusive episode, Gianmarco does a table read of what ChatGPT thinks Gianmarco's stand up comedy set would be like. Join the Patreon to hear the full episode, including more content that we’re too scared to say in front of a paywall! You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for …
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Ep. 287: Choosing an Egg Donor with Laura Watson
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Today, HeHe is joined by fertility coach, Laura Watson, to explore the conversation of growing your family through donor eggs, how to navigate that decision making process and what that process looks like! Laura shares the various routes families can consider when trying to find a donor, how to discover agencies in your area and how to talk to your…
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What You Must Know About the Assisted Reproductive Technology Act (ACT)
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Send us a Text Message. In this edition of the Australian Family & Fertility Law Podcast, Multi-Award Winning Surrogacy Lawyer, Stephe Page discusses the Assisted Reproductive Technology Act (ACT).By Stephen Page
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Ep. 286: The Role of Mitochondria in Fertility with Dr. Kalea Wattles
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Join HeHe as she sits down with Dr. Kalea Wattles to uncover the overlooked connection between mitochondrial health and fertility. In this episode, Dr. Wattles explains the fundamental role of mitochondria in cellular energy production and how it impacts ovulation, egg quality, and overall reproductive health. She delves into the significance of mi…
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PHG Podcast Season 2 Ep 10: Season Finale
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk about the future of the PHG Podcast!By Purple Heart Gaming
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Does Collaborative Law Work in Family Law Matters?
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast, Page Provan Managing Director and Accredited Family Law Specialist, Bruce Provan discusses whether or not collaborative law works in family law disputes.By Bruce Provan
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In the mid 1980's Hal was an anonymous sperm donor. Jump forward 25 years. Hal joined 23AndMe curious about his health genes. He had no idea he'd just destroyed his donor anonymity. Suddenly seven total strangers found "daddy". Except six of them had no idea their biological father was actually a sperm donor. For Bonus Content and to subscribe, ple…
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Dr. Sarah Oreck on how her late-term pregnancy loss inspired her to co-found Mavida Mental Health Care
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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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#226 Florida Man Adopts Baby with Mike Lawrence
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Writer and comedian Mike Lawrence joins to share the downsides of writing on a never-aired Louis CK cartoon, why Florida is the sh*t stuck at the bottom of the melting pot, experiencing two failed adoptions, being so autistic you didn’t know you were autistic, and why roast battles are all about being true to yourself. You can watch full video of t…
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“Expecting the Unexpected” with Ronda Rousey
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This week Moshe and Natasha are joined by Ronda Rousey! Ronda talks about her upcoming graphic novel about pregnant assassins (linked below), what sports the US should try out at the Olympics, wagyu beef, and more! They give advice to one caller who has trouble emotionally regulating herself let alone her toddler and another who wants to heal her r…
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S3:E20 - Keely & Leni The No Need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by Solo Mum Society. Meet Keely and her adorable daughter Leni Keely always assumed she’d be a mum. She had an incredible career, a great group of friends, and an amazing life. She just didn’t find a suitable partner to make that dream happen, so she took matters into h…
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Former Secret Service agent protects the Pope but struggles to become a gay dad
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Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt episode as we dive into the extraordinary life of Corey Allen, a former Secret Service agent who has protected everyone from the Obamas to the Pope. Corey’s journey is one of self-discovery, surrogacy, donor conception, gay marriage, and above all, love. In his newly released memoir, Breaking Free: A Saga of S…
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The Mother Who Won’t Put A Trigger Warning On Her Child’s Life
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Subscribe to Mamamia Are you triggered by trigger warnings? Do you need one before you read a story about anxiety? How about before you see a photo of a meal that includes meat? What about before you watch a performance of Macbeth? Trigger warnings are supposed to protect us, but do they? Rachael Casella lost her daughter Mackenzie when she was jus…
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Ep. 285: Understanding Sperm Quality with Dr. Jessica Ryneic, OBGYN/REI
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Join HeHe as she sits down with Dr. Jessica Ryniec from CCRM Fertility of Boston to delve into the crucial topic of sperm quality and male fertility. In this episode, they discuss what sperm quality means, how sperm analysis is conducted, and the impact of lifestyle, supplements, and medications on sperm health. Dr. Ryniec also provides insights in…
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Send us a Text Message. In this edition of the Australian Family & Fertility Law Podcast, Accredited Family Law Specialist, Bruce Provan discusses the importance of prenups in circumstances where there may be a blended family. Contact Bruce: www.pageprovan.com.auBy Bruce Provan
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An Egg Donor's Medical Scare Prompts Her to Look for Recipient Parents
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In this heartfelt episode, I speak with Angela, an egg donor who shares her medical scare that could impact the lives of the children born from her donations. As an egg donor beginning in 2010, with children herself, she share her challenges with anonymity and the feelings she has had since donating, including the responsibility she feels to inform…
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Ep. 284: Understanding Egg Quality with Ashe Milkovic
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Join HeHe as she welcomes Ashe to the show to dive into the latest insights on fertility, specifically focusing on egg and follicle quality. They discuss the science behind egg development, the impact of lifestyle and diet on fertility, and the critical role of follicle health. Ashe also debunks common myths and emphasizes the importance of underst…
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Catherine John's Infertility Story: PCOS; IUIs and IVF Success
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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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#225 The Saddest Woman in the World with Jared Goldstein
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Actor and comedian Jared Goldstein joins us for our most ADHD episode ever and shares the downsides of getting ignored by the infectious disease doctor, sleep-peeing, getting fired from a hit Broadway musical, what rules we have for after we die, and which reality tv we’d go on to boost engagement. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Joi…
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EP23: Renee's story: A 4.5 year IVF journey, the power of Instagram & fertility advocacy
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*Trigger warning: Before this episode begins, we want you to know that the content of this episode speaks to pregnancy loss and miscarriages and or a viable pregnancy. We understand this content may be triggering to some of you and you may wish to save this episode for another day. Remember your emotions are valid and we encourage you to take care …
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S3:E19 - Mikayla & Charlie The No Need for Prince Charming is proudly brought to you by City Fertility Solo Mum Society. Meet Mikayla and her gorgeous daughter Charlie Mikayla decided pretty early on that she didn’t want a partner but always wanted to be a mother. After the pandemic stopped her travel plans she decided to build a house and create h…
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ASRM president, Dr. Amato gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the future of fertility
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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Paula Amato, president of ASRM, to bring you the latest advances in fertility treatments, how ethical choices guide these advancements, and why advocacy is more important than ever. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a hopeful parent, or simply curious about the evolution of reproductive science, this video …
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David Finch’s Wife Wanted To Be ‘Unmarried’... But Not Divorced
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You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with David here. Subscribe to Mamamia David Finch is a lot of things: he’s an Autism and Neurodiversity consultant, the author of The Journal of Best Practices; A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man’s Quest to Be a Better Husband, an essayist for the New York Times Modern Love column…
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This week Moshe and Natasha are back from their European summer with some fresh opinions: Nice is “nice”, Cinque Terre is “a five”, Vienna is a “sleeper hit”. Natasha revises her opinion of Eurail, Moshe decides he doesn’t like Michelin starred restaurants, and more! Then they give advice to one caller who doesn’t want to go to her friend’s second …
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The first time I met Wanda, I was completely unprepared. Yes, I’m talking about the ultrasound wand that caught me by surprise during my initial IVF consultation. I'm Lisa Hunter, and I invite you to join me as I share every aspect of that pivotal first meeting with an IVF specialist. Whether you're contemplating the IVF route or supporting someone…
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3rd International Surrogacy Forum Cape Town March 24-25, 2025
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Send us a Text Message. After the successes of the first (Cambridge, 2019) and second (Copenhagen, 2023) Forum, the Nordic Centre for Comparative and International Family Law (NorFam) is proud to continue the trend of conferences in cities beginning with a ’C’. The 3rd International Surrogacy Forum will take place in Cape Town, South Africa! As pre…
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Ep. 283: Your Legal Rights & Informed Consent in Childbirth: Insights from Advocate & Lawyer Hermine Hayes-Klein
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Join HeHe as she delves into an important conversation with lawyer Hermine Hayes-Klein on the legal challenges and solutions surrounding informed consent and women's rights in childbirth. The episode discusses systemic flaws in the U.S. hospital system that often violate birthing individuals' rights and how these can be tackled. Hayes-Klein shares …
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Cheryl Sew Hoy, Founder of Tiny Health, on microbiomes, fertility and her own miscarriages
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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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EP22: Egg freezing: What is it? and who should consider it?
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What is egg freezing? Who should consider freezing their eggs? Is it safe to freeze your eggs? What are the costs associated? Which clinics offer this service? On today's episode, we answer all your burning questions! Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at info@myfertilitypodcast.com Visit Mar…
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#223 Updating Musicals with Amber Ruffin
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Comedian Amber Ruffin joins to discuss the downsides of strippery first names, why Instagram ads are the best way to know a person, rewriting The Wiz, and why poop is not a good Father’s Day gift. You can watch full video of this episode HERE! Join the Patreon free for 7 days for ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and MORE. Follow Amber on Instag…
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In the mid-1980s, Hal worked his way through medical school as an anonymous sperm donor. Thirty years later, Hal was one of 23AndMe’s first customers, curious about his health genes. He had no idea that he’d just destroyed his donor anonymity. Suddenly, seven total strangers found “Daddy.” Except six of them had no idea that their actual biological…
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