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Welcome to Protected Space. Join us as we embark on an enlightening journey through the complex web of politics, science, philosophy, religion, ethics, and more, all interwoven with the profound tapestry of human reproduction. In this intimate sanctuary of conversation, we bring together experts from diverse disciplines to unravel the mysteries and challenges that often lurk in the shadows of infertility. We go beyond the headlines and delve into the heart of the matter, shedding light on fe ...
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Meet Arianna: Doctoral Candidate in Medical Anthropology with a Focus on Assisted Reproductive Technologies
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In this episode of Protected Space, we meet Arianna: A dual-degree PhD/MPH student at the University of Alabama getting her doctorate in medical anthropology with a focus on assisted reproductive technologies. Her research takes a comparative look at ART in Alabama and Argentina. Her interests also include provider, intended parent, and egg donor e…
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Meet Jade: PharmD, AFMC, Healing Her Autoimmune Disease Through Unconventional Modalities
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On this episode of Protected Space, we meet Jade; a Pharmacist, Functional Medicine Doctor, independent pharmacy owner, and autoimmune disease warrior. Jade digs deep into her career as a pharmacist and what led her to pursuing her functional medicine certification, and why she believes in the marriage of both worlds. She is passionate about the ep…
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Meet Dr. Justine (part 2): Maternal and Fetal Outcomes and Disparities in Minority Women in America
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In this episode of Protected Space, we meet Justine (part 2): Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Wellness Expert, Runner, and More. Dr. Justine Williams Roper PT, DPT, aka Dr. Jus, is the Founder of InHer Physique Pelvic Therapy & Wellness. Dr. Jus is a graduate from the University of Florida where she obtained a Bachelor in Science in Health Educati…
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Meet Stephanie: Navigating IVF as an Entrepreneur & Multiple Business Founder
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On this episode of Protected Space, we meet @stephjillcartin; an entrepreneur, 2x business founder, and IVF Mama. Stephanie graciously walks us through her rise to entrepreneurship and how she navigated IVF, Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome and the loss of her daughter - Emmy, how building a personal infertility community changed her pregnancy tra…
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Meet Lindsey: IVF Patient & Victim of the Cooper Surgical Media Recall
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In this episode of Protected Space, we meet Lindsey: IVF patient and a victim of the Cooper Surgical media recall. Lindsey graciously walks us through her tumultuous IVF journey thus far, and what happened in her second round of IVF when her embryos were contaminated by the Cooper Surgical Recall. Protected Space is produced by The Fertility Reso…
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Meet Eleanor; LGBTQIA+ Wife and IVF Mama via Anonymous Sperm Donor
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On this episode of Protected Space, we meet Eleanor; LGBTQIA+ Wife and IVF Mama via Anonymous Sperm Donor. Eleanor dives deep into her and her wife’s pursuit of motherhood via IVF, how she choose her sperm donor, and why IVF needs to become a more inclusive space. 🤍 Protected Space is produced by The Fertility Resort. Download your Free IVF Jou…
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Meet Dorothy: Fertility Preservation and Empowering Choices for Women
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On this episode of Protected Space, we meet Dorothy: “The Breakup Coach” and pregnancy loss mama. Dorothy bravely walks us through how she became the breakup coach, to her heart-wrenching ectopic pregnancy, to the subsequent loss of her daughter, and why she's choosing fertility preservation. Not only is Dorothy’s story a tear jerker, but it’s a st…
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Meet Bailey: "Accidental" Women’s Health Advocate, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Patient, Author of The Miscarriage Guide
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On this episode of Protected Space, we meet Bailey: a wife, mother, author, and self-proclaimed accidental women's health advocate. Her debut book, "Having A Baby & Other Things I'm Bad At" was released in June 2021 and her resources such as, The Miscarriage Guide and A Friend of A Friend's Guide to Grief have been shared across the globe. She was …
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Meet "Camille:" Donor Conceived Children & The Unexpected Family
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On this episode of Protected Space, we meet "Camille:" our first anonymous guest! Camille is a donor conceived child and the daughter of a same sex couple who grew up to learn she had 16 half siblings spread across the country. Her story is fascinating; check it out! Protected Space is produced by The Fertility Resort. Download your Free IVF Jo…
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Meet Justine: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Wellness Expert, Runner, and more!
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On this episode of Protected Space, we meet Justine: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Wellness Expert, Runner, and more! Dr. Justine Williams Roper PT, DPT, aka Dr. Jus, is the Founder of InHer Physique Pelvic Therapy & Wellness. Dr. Jus is a graduate from the University of Florida where she obtained a Bachelor in Science in Health Education and Ho…
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Meet Peter: Award Winning/Best Selling Author, Donor-Conceived Rights Advocate, Former High Tech CEO
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In this episode of protected space, we meet Peter Boni; Award Winning/Best Selling Author, Donor-Conceived Rights Advocate, Former High Tech CEO. Through his now 3X award-winning book, UPROOTED: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins and the Secretive History of Artificial Insemination, (Amazon best seller at its 2022 release), he's repositioned himself as…
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Meet Suzanne: "The Sperm Doc," Ph.D, Lab Director, and Patient Educator
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In this episode of Protected Space, we meet Suzanne; "The Sperm Doc," Ph.D, Lab Director, and Patient Educator. Dr. Suzanne Degelos has been the Lab Director and patient educator for the Center for Reproductive Medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Degelos is as renowned for her skills as an embryologist as she is for her caring interaction with patients…
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Meet Jessie: Mama via Gestational Carrier & Founder of Surrogacy Simplified
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In this episode of protected space, we meet Jessie; mama via gestational carrier and founder of Surrogacy Simplified. Jessie shares with us her (in)fertility journey - from late loss to diagnosis to IVF to surrogacy - and her why behind starting Surrogacy Simplified. TAP HERE to register for our FREE Virtual Surrogacy 101 Workshop! About Jessie ~ T…
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Meet Michael: The Dark Night of the Soul
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𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐃𝐄 10: Meet Michael ~ The Dark Night of the Soul Dr. Michael DeMaria’s life turned inside out and upside down after the first decade of his professional life when he underwent a life transforming “lament in the wild” (vision fast) without food or water, guided by a native teacher. He went there suffering compassion fatigue and burnout from hav…
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Meet Eleanor: UK Embryologist & Certified Fertility Coach
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In this episode of Protected Space, UK native, embryologist, and certified fertility coach Eleanor Wharf shares her why behind becoming a certified fertility coach, how she straddles life between science and support, and her passion behind creating a more informed IVF community. "After more than twenty years working in one of the busiest IVF clinic…
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Meet Colleen: Rediscovering Sex & Intimacy During Infertility
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𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐃𝐄 8: Meet Colleen ~ Rediscovering Sex & Intimacy While Going Through Infertility In this episode of Protected Space, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Colleen takes us on a journey of how she coaches her patients in rediscovering sex and intimacy while going through infertility. She breaks down stigmas and educates us in the kind of sex educti…
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Meet Jillian: Pediatric Sleep Consultant and Founder of Snooze Baby Co.
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𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐃𝐄 7: Meet Jillian; Pediatric Sleep Consultant and Founder of Snooze Baby Co. In this episode of Protected Space, we meet Jillian; a pediatric sleep consultant and founder of Snooze Baby Co. Jillian Kozlowski is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and Certified Newborn Sleep Consultant and the Founder and Owner of Snooze Baby Co. She holds …
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Meet Molly: Mama via Embryo Adoption & Infertility Therapist
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In this episode of Protected Space, we meet Molly: a Mama via embryo adoption and licensed marriage and family therapist who now specializes in infertility counseling. Molly shares her IVF journey, her relationship with perfectionism and pessimism, and what it's like having to navigate the stormy waters of her own infertility journey while simultan…
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Meet Nate: Finding God and Imagining Fatherhood in the LGBTQIA+ Community
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In this episode of Protected Space, we meet Nate; an aspiring chaplain navigating life as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Nate grew up in the church, but realized he was gay at 11 years old, which turned into a long road of learning to love and care for himself. We dig deep into the complexities of politics, religion, and how they intersect wit…
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Meet Jacqueline: Host of Motherhood Intended, and IVF, Loss, and Surrogacy Mama
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In this episode of Protected Space, we meet Jacqueline; host of the Motherhood Intended Podcast, and IVF, Loss, and Surrogacy Mama. Her path to parenthood has seen it all, and we’re so fortunate to have here with us today to tell her incredible story. Be sure to check out Motherhood Intended wherever you listen to podcasts! Protected Space is produ…
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Meet Elli: Reimagining Womanhood After Stage 3 Cervical Cancer
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In this episode of Protected Space, we meet Elli: a stage 3 cervical cancer survivor. Elli takes us through her journey from symptom spotting to navigating her diagnosis, egg freezing, and treatment during the height of the pandemic, becoming cancer free, and reimagining her reproductive future. She shares her story in hopes of helping other women …
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Meet Shaun: The Journey of a Sperm Donor
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In this episode of Protected Space, we meet Shaun: a former sperm donor. He takes us on a wild journey of internal exploration from his decision (or lack there of) to become a young sperm donor to where he is now and how he feels about it 22 years later. He was literally picked out of a crowd by a solicitor to donate. Crazy, huh? Protected Space is…
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What happens when a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and her IVF patient team up to bring their treatment room conversations to the world? ...They create the Protected Space podcast. In this intimate sanctuary of conversation, they bring together experts from diverse disciplines to unravel the mysteries and challenges that often lurk in t…
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