Best Adele O Connor Podcasts (2024)

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68. Behind the scenes at Donor Nexus: Jazmine Corona's journey from Egg Donor to Case Manager 20:51

10h ago20:51

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Jazmine Correra, a dedicated case manager at Donor Nexus, a boutique egg and embryo donation agency based in California. Jazmine shares her unique journey from being an egg donor herself to guiding intended parents through the emotional and practical aspects of selecting a donor. Jazmine discusses th…

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67.Educating and Empowering: The Mission of Plum Egg Donor Agency 31:43

3d ago31:43

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Send us a text In this episode of the Donor Egg Mama Podcast, Adele is joined by Amity Herrera, founder of Plum Egg Donor Agency, to discuss her extensive experience in the field of infertility and third-party reproduction. Key points include: Key Learnings: Empowerment Through Education: Understanding the importance of breaking the stigma around e…

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66. In the Thick of It: Lisa's Fertility Journey and Donor Sibling Considerations 49:01

1M ago49:01

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Send us a text In this episode I get to talk to one of my Podcast Listeners from the UK, Lisa from Dorset. You will learn: - About her decision to use donor eggs: Lisa moves to a Czech clinic to avoid local donor complications, highlighting her thought process behind selecting anonymous donors abroad. - Emotional challenges and support: Lisa discus…

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65. Hindsight reflections: What's really important when choosing an egg donor? 12:28

2M ago12:28

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the critical considerations for selecting an egg donor and understanding genetics. Reflecting on my own journey, I share practical advice and offer reframes on common fears about donor selection and genetic traits. The conversation also covers the influence of epigenetics and the impact of the intended …

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64. Considerations When Choosing A Known Egg Donor. 10:32

2M ago10:32

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Send us a text In this episode Adele explores considerations around choosing a known egg donor. This is a wonderful option and gold standard for child centred donor conception. There are also lots of considerations: What Relationship Do You Want to Have with Your Donor? What Kind of Input Do You Want Your Donor to Have on Your Child's Life and Upbr…

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63. How to Tell Your Child About Their Anonymous Donor? 15:49

2M ago15:49

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Send us a Text Message. In this short solo episode Adele O'Connor proud donor egg mama and fertilty coach, discusses the best strategies for introducing donor egg children to their origin story. This episode was inspired by a question from her community: Once you have a child conceived via donor egg, how do you actually introduce this to them? My d…

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62. Navigating the Donor Egg Pathway: Essential Considerations 14:22

2M ago14:22

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Send us a text Welcome to the Donor Egg Mama podcast! In today's episode, we continue our "Back to Basics" series, providing an in-depth overview of key considerations on the donor egg pathway. As your guide, I've supported many women through this journey, from initial overwhelm to the joy of holding their babies. We'll cover essential emotional, m…

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Episode 61. Breakdown of the Emotional and Medical Steps Involved with Donor Egg IVF. 15:19

3M ago15:19

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Send us a text This episode marks the first of a new series of back to basics understanding of Donor Egg IVF, so far on this podcast we've delved very deeply into many topics. Now it's time to step you through each step of the process. In this episode, I provide you with an overview into the emotional and medical steps involved in embarking on a do…

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60. From Doubt to Double Joy: Steph’s Twin Miracle with Donor Eggs 46:13

3M ago46:13

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Send us a text In this episode we hear about Steph's journey from her initial connection with the coaching service Donor Egg Mama to joining the Donor Egg Pathway membership program and preparing to give birth to twin babies. Steph shares the emotional and mental challenges faced, including fears around weight stigma and BMI in the medical field. I…

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59. Recharging for Resilience: Lessons Learned on the Donor Egg Pathway with Adele 26:14

3M ago26:14

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Send us a text In this episode Adele discusses the importance of disconnecting from work and the fertility journey to prioritize mental well-being. Adele shares a recording excerpt from one of her live webinars that she hosts in the Donor Egg Mama Community Membership, focusing on the topic of taking a break from fertility treatments. The webinar f…

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58. The Power of Fertility Massage & Emotional Wellness with Edwina Taylor 37:40

4M ago37:40

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Send us a text In this podcast episode, I speak to the incredible Edwina Taylor, a highly experienced fertility massage therapist from Perth, Australia to discuss the profound impact of fertility massage and holistic therapies on women's fertility journeys. Edwina shares her personal journey into the world of fertility massage, sparked by a friend'…

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57. Childbirth Attorney Speaks Up About Safe Delivery Options, with Gina Mundy 40:33

4M ago40:33

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Send us a text In this episode, I speak to an incredible guest Gina Mundy, a U.S. attorney specializing in childbirth cases. Gina shares insights from her book 'A Parent's Guide to Safer Childbirth', aimed at empowering expecting parents to prevent common mistakes during labour and delivery. The conversation covers topics like; Addressing Childbirt…

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56. 'Big Miracles' Star Shelia V & Her Public Journey to Motherhood 40:53

4M ago40:53

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Send us a text In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Sheila V, an ex-corporate executive turned author, spiritual coach and motivational speaker, who found herself being featured in 'Big Miracles' the tv series, and sharing her vulnerable yet heartfelt journey to motherhood. At 47, Sheila embarked on a path she never envisioned, one t…

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55. Marie's Surrogacy Journey & Finding Hope After 6 years of Infertility 48:39

5M ago48:39

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Send us a text In this episode, I speak to Marie from California to discuss the complexities and emotional journey of using surrogacy to achieve parenthood after experiencing infertility and multiple miscarriages. Marie shares her extensive six-year battle with infertility, including failed IVF attempts, a natural pregnancy followed by miscarriage,…

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54. Empowering Fertility Insights with IVF Educator & Embryologist, Lucy Lines 31:50

5M ago31:50

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Send us a text In this episode, I speak to an Australian embryologist, fertility educator and IVF coach, Lucy Lines the Founder of Two Lines Fertility. This conversation dives into Lucy's background, starting from her fascination with animal breeding and genetics, to her pivotal role in human fertility and embryology. We discuss the emotional and t…

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53. The Egg Donor's Journey with Karen from Global Egg Donors 28:24

5M ago28:24

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Send us a text This episode features Karen, a former egg donor who now serves as the lead donor coordinator for Global Egg Donors. Karen discusses her experience as an egg donor, the process of egg donation at Global Egg Donors, and the rewarding experiences she has had while being part of many people's fertility journeys. She also acknowledges the…

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52. Narrating the Donor Egg Story with Natalie Hart, Children's Book Author 38:55

5M ago38:55

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Send us a text In this episode, I had the honour of speaking to Natalie Hart, a children's book author and fellow donor egg mama herself, who wrote the beautiful series for donor egg intended parents, called 'The Journey To You.' Natalie, openly shares her journey through discovering her perimenopausal status at 41, leading her to pursue donor egg …

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51. Maximizing Fertility Success & MTHFR with Naturopath, Corinne Leach 41:35

6M ago41:35

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Send us a text In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Corinne Leach, a Brisbane-based clinical naturopath and nutritionist who specializes in fertility and reproductive health. We delve into the MTHFR genetic mutation, its implications for fertility, and how to support the body in preparation for embryo transfer. Corinne also provides in…

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50. Embodied Motherhood and Femininity with Author & Alchemist, Saoirse Connolly 33:05

6M ago33:05

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Send us a Text Message. This episode features a special guest Saoirse Connolly, an author, womb activator, alchemist, leader and founder of House of Wild Media, who empowers women to embrace their feminine superpowers through the art of storytelling and connection. Saoirse delves into her work in supporting women to narrate their stories and live a…

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49. Fertility Insights with Senior Embryologist Hema Sarna 38:52

6M ago38:52

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Send us a text In this incredible episode, we have Hema Sarna, a senior embryologist at IVF Advice with over 10 years of experience in the fertility field. She shares her mission of simplifying IVF, debunking myths, and answering questions related to egg donation and IVF. We cover a range of topics, including: The Role of a Senior Embryologist Choo…

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48. Egg Donor Insights with Global Egg Donors Founder, Robin Newman 39:11

6M ago39:11

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Send us a text In this episode, I speak to Robin Newman, the founder of Global Egg Donors. Robin shares her incredible personal journey of transforming her battle with unexplained infertility into a global cause, helping prospective parents around the world. Robin's insights are especially beneficial for those struggling with secondary infertility …

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47. How to choose a donor and build your family with Lisa Schuman 40:07

7M ago40:07

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Send us a text In this episode, we have a deep discussion with Lisa Schuman, a licensed clinical social worker and an expert in donor conception and surrogacy. Lisa, an author and host of the 'Building Your Family' podcast, touches upon her journey to parenthood, her experiences in the fertility field, and her passion for educating people about the…

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46. Kelly's Story: Establishing a relationship with her donor & her fertility journey 36:43

7M ago36:43

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Send us a text In this episode Kelly, a guest from California, shares the story of her unique and heart warming journey to motherhood and her decision to use a donor egg after unsuccessful rounds of IVF with her own eggs. She used an agency, Global Egg Donors, and explores the emotional, financial, and logistical aspects of the process. Kelly empha…

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45. Vision Board & Intentions Workshop with Debby Lewis 34:11

7M ago34:11

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Send us a text This episode is a recording of a live webinar workshop and guided meditation about creating vision boards and planning for the future, with an incredible guest and yoga expert Debbie Lewis. The episode focuses on helping you gain clarity in your journey of egg donation and find balance in your life during the IVF process. The process…

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44. Donor Egg Mama 2023 Highlights & 2024 Intentions 15:56

7M ago15:56

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Adele reflects on the accomplishments of her podcast in 2023 and shares her goals for 2024. She recaps some of the incredible conversations that have been held over 2023 with variety of guests who shared their unique experiences with donor eggs, overseas IVF, health challenges, the emotional turmoil and so m…

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43. Insights from an Egg Donor with Lauren Haring, IVF Nurse & Founder of Embrace Fertility 32:26

7M ago32:26

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Send us a text In this episode, Adele discusses the journey of what it is like to be an egg donor with IVF nurse and fertility coach, Lauren Haring. The discussion covers aspects such as Lauren's personal journey as an egg donor, her experiences as an IVF nurse, and her current role as an IVF coach an how she supports her clients through all aspect…

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42. Navigating Financial Stress on Your Fertility Journey with Money Mindset Mentor, Carla Townsend 34:41

8M ago34:41

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Send us a text In this episode, Adele introduces her own business mentor, Carla Townsend, who is a Money Mindset & Success Coach who empowers women to eliminate their money blocks and heal their relationship with money. Carla gives insight into money as energy and how it affects people's decision-making, particularly when dealing with major life ev…

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41. Clare's Story: Navigating the Donor Route to Writing an Award-Winning Story About Egg Donation 33:45

8M ago33:45

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Send us a text In this episode, Clare shares the transformative journey she and her partner took on the donor route to parenthood. The couple had undergone significant healing work, preparing themselves mentally and emotionally for the unique path they were about to embark on. Opting for a clinic in Prague, Czech Republic, Clare discusses the diagn…

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39. Kristi's Story: A 9 Year Journey to Motherhood & Transforming Subconscious Narratives 37:00

8M ago37:00

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Send us a text In this episode, Adele welcomes guest Kristi who shares her emotional journey of dealing with infertility for nine years, undergoing multiple unsuccessful IVF treatments, and her decision to opt for a donor egg. Kristi is moments away from giving birth to her beautiful baby girl and has the most beautiful words of encouragement for y…

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38. Affirmation Track For Your Embryo Transfer 20:11

9M ago20:11

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Send us a text This episode is a beautiful Affirmation Track to prepare you mentally, emotionally and spiritually for your Embryo Transfer. Adele wanted to share with you, her gorgeous podcast community in case there is anyone who is preparing for their embryo transfer and really searching for some more support to embrace the journey they are on. I…

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37. Infertility in the Workplace with Louise Siwicki, Fertility Empowerment Coach & Workplace Advocate 38:27

9M ago38:27

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Send us a text In this episode, Adelle engages in an enriching conversation with Louise Siwicki, a Fertility Empowerment Coach & Workplace Advocate. Louise explains her journey with unexplained infertility, the importance of mental and physical health and her unwavering belief in the mind-body connection. As Head of Australian Development at the Eu…

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36. Connecting to Spirit Babies with Leanne, The Barefoot Medium 37:36

9M ago37:36

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Send us a text In this episode, Adele introduces a remarkable guest Leanne, The Barefoot Medium, and discuss the concept of connecting to spirit babies. Leanne highlights the importance of mindfulness, intuition and emotional awareness to break free from overwhelm on the donor egg journey. Leanne shares how spirit babies communicate through intuiti…

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35. Finding Hope in the Face of Fertility Challenges with the Founder of Fab Fertile, Sarah Clark 35:08

9M ago35:08

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Send us a text In this episode, host Adele speaks to a renowned fertility coach, Sarah Clark, who shares her own extraordinary journey of conceiving using donor eggs at a young age. Sarah, now a mother of two grown-up kids and the founder of a successful fertility coaching business, emphasizes the importance of nutritional health and adopting a fun…

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34. Nicole's Story: When The Anguish Of Infertility Is Expressed As A Movie, Good Egg 33:48

10M ago33:48

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Send us a text In this episode, we follow Nicole's incredible eight-year journey to motherhood, which began in 2008, navigating the challenges of fertility treatments and emotional turmoil. Nicole shares her candid experience of a pivotal moment when she unexpectedly bumped into her anonymous egg donor, igniting a rollercoaster of emotions. Her jou…

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33. Tori's Story: Embracing Differences and Overcoming Insecurities 39:12

10M ago39:12

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, our guest Tori delves into her unique journey of twin motherhood, where her children's appearance doesn't resemble her own due to using an egg donor. She shares the complex emotions she experienced and how she grappled with postpartum feelings, the struggle to fit in as a mother when others comment on her …

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32. Elouise's Story: From Endometriosis to Motherhood, A Journey of Acceptance and Transformation 52:57

10M ago52:57

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Send us a text Be supported on your donor egg journey with the Community Membership In this episode we have a remarkable guest joining us from Johannesburg, South Africa – Elouise Cloete. Elouise, a successful business owner who found herself on a complex journey to motherhood. Life often takes unexpected turns, and her experience, although not uni…

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31. Mikki's Story Part 3: Navigating Pregnancy as a Donor Egg Mama 24:41

10M ago24:41

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Send us a text Be supported on your donor egg journey with the Community Membership In this episode, Adele welcomes back Mikki from London. They discuss Mikki's journey through IVF, her decision to use a donor egg, and her experiences during pregnancy. Mikki shares her thoughts on questions about her child's appearance and navigating the emotions a…

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30. Manda's Story: MTFHR, Having Twins & Genetic Discoveries 37:51

11M ago37:51

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Send us a text Be supported on your donor egg journey with the Community Membership In this heartfelt episode, we join Manda, Co- Director of a gorgeous line of organic cotton baby soft toys, comforters and gift sets called MaudnLIil, on her unique journey to motherhood as a solo parent in Australia. Manda's candid conversation takes us through her…

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29. Amy's story: Baby In Arms After Six Donor Egg Cycles and PRP Therapy. 40:37

11M ago40:37

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Send us a text Support the Show. I would love you to hit subscribe to find out when my next episode has landed and leave me a review :) ✨Follow me on Instagram for all topics Donor Egg IVF - @donoreggmama ✨ Check out my website www.donoreggmama.com ✨ Book in for a short consult for practical advice here ✨ Book in for 60 mins Donor Egg Guidance, Fer…

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28. Ashley's Story: How My Challenges with Endometriosis and Pregnancy Loss inspire me to help others 36:39

11M ago36:39

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Send us a text In this episode, we have Ashley from Florida, who has a 10-month-old daughter after an eight-year fertility journey. Ashley is a licensed counselor. Ashley and her husband decided to start trying when she was around 25 years old. They thought it was the right time, given that many of their friends were starting the same journey. They…

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27. Lynn's story: How Fibroids, Endometriosis And Low AMH Challenged My Dream To Become A Mother 40:37

11M ago40:37

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Send us a text Be supported on your donor egg journey with the Community Membership In this episode we feature Lynn, sharing her story of battling endometriosis and navigating through infertility. Lynn's journey began when she and her husband decided to start a family after getting married in their mid-30s. They faced challenges with conception and…

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26. Rebecca's Story: Family Completion Using Donor Eggs After A Long Fertility Journey Dealing With Blocked Fallopian Tubes And Premature Diminished Ovarian Reserve. 32:56

12M ago32:56

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Rebecca, a mother from Alabama who is a 41-year-old preschool director. She's happily married and a mother of two: a daughter from her own egg and a son conceived through a donor egg. She found out at 28 that her fallopian tubes were blocked, and that IVF would be her only way of getting pregnant, thus be…

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25. Jessica's story: From Depression, Finally To Joy. What It Was Like To Recieve A Diagnosis Of Premature Ovarian Failure At 24. 41:54

12M ago41:54

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Send us a text Be supported on your donor egg journey with the Community Membership In this episode, we are joined by Jessica, a wife, mother, and mental health therapist from Oklahoma, USA. Jessica’s path to motherhood was rough from the very start, as she received the devastating diagnosis of premature ovarian failure at age 24. The fairy tale th…

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24. Tracie's story: Sheer Determination and Bee Stings! 42:22

1y ago42:22

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Send us a text Be supported on your donor egg journey with the Community Membership In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking to Tracie, a 43-years-old woman from the Midwest USA who shares her experience with infertility and her decision to use donor eggs to conceive her daughter. At the age of 34, Tracie and her husband began a determined q…

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23. Heather's Story of Premature Menopause and TESE 35:08

1y ago35:08

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Send us a text Be supported on your donor egg journey with the Community Membership. In this episode, Heather's journey towards parenthood took an unexpected turn, filled with challenges and self-discovery. In her own words, Heather reflects on her earlier naivety when it came to conception and pregnancy. Having effortlessly conceived her first bor…

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22. Turners Syndrome, Donor Egg & Sperm IVF for SMBC Lily 34:52

1y ago34:52

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Send us a text Be supported on your donor egg journey with the Community Membership In this episode, we hear the incredible journey of Lily, who was diagnosed with Turner's syndrome at the age of 15. Turner's syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects one in 2,500 female births, characterised by the absence of part or all of one X chromosome…

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21. Becky Morrison - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Author Of The Search For The Magical Egg 29:26

1y ago29:26

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Send us a text Be supported on your donor egg journey with the Community Membership In this episode we had the pleasure of hearing from Becky Morrison, also known as Nurse Becky, a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Alberta, Canada, who has experienced incredible resilience and strength throughout her journey. She has faced six miscarriages, one e…

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20. Sam's Cancer Diagnosis and Donor Egg journey 38:11

1y ago38:11

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Send us a text Be supported on your donor egg journey with the Community Membership In today's episode, we have the honor of sharing Sam's extraordinary journey from battling lymphoma to embracing motherhood. Get ready to be inspired by her resilience, hope, and unwavering love. Sam's life took a dramatic turn when she was diagnosed with lymphoma. …

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19. Tara and Katherine's Friendship as Recipient Parent and Egg Donor. 29:41

1y ago29:41

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Send us a text Be supported on your donor egg journey with the Community Membership In this episode, I had a heartfelt conversation with Tara and Katherine, where they shared their incredible story of friendship and the journey to motherhood. Tara began by recounting her experience with IVF, describing it as an immensely stressful process. She unde…

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18. Anna's story - Donor Egg IVF in Mexico 36:02

1y ago36:02

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Send us a text Be supported on your donor egg journey with the Community Membership. In this episode, I had an amazing conversation with Anna, who proudly calls herself an "advanced maternal age Mama." She earned this title through her unwavering determination and a challenging six-year journey of struggling with infertility. Anna's story was fille…

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