Day 1 Podcast

THEMES: fertility, pregnancy, grief, donor eggs, emotional journey, community support, mindset, trauma, family, acceptanceIn honour of Canadian Fertility Awareness Week 2025, and to help provide the unspoken side of what it is like to be pregnant after a multi-year fertility struggle. For Emily is being interviewed by one of her besties, prior podcast guest and fertility patient, Brooke Tkatch.In this heartfelt conversation, Emily and Brooke explore the complexities of pregnancy, grief, and the emotional journey of using donor eggs. They discuss the unexpected feelings that arise during pregnancy, the impact of loss, and the importance of community support. The conversation delves into the decision-making process surrounding donor use, the challenges of sharing personal experiences, and the significance of mindset in navigating fertility struggles. Ultimately, they emphasize the redefinition of love and family beyond biological connections, highlighting the importance of self-care and support during this transformative journey.

*Themes: Nurture vs. Nature, Genetics, Epigentics, Donor Conception, Surrogacy, Pregnancy Loss, MiscarriageIn this enlightening conversation, Emily welcomes Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum PhD to explore the profound impact of early experiences on brain development, the ongoing debate of nurture versus nature, and the effects of generational trauma. They discuss the emotional and physical implications of pregnancy loss, emphasizing that the babies we lose leave a lasting imprint on our bodies and minds. They also touch on the intersection of science and spirituality in parenting, highlighting the importance of nurturing and self-awareness in the fertility journey.Purchase NIGHT 1 Tickets: https://fertilityfriendsfoundation.com/night-1/Don't forget to Rate and Review to keep these stories in your ears and in your heart!☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembershipDay 1's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum PhD: https://www.instagram.com/drgreerkirshenbaum/

*Themes: IVF, surrogacy, genetic challenges, miscarriage, genetic conditions, secondary infertility, resilience, parenting, emotional journey, advocacy, personal growth, life lessons, grief, acceptanceIn this conversation, Alison Beder Solway, author of the amazing book, The Miles We Run, shares her deeply personal journey through motherhood, infertility, and surrogacy. She discusses the challenges she faced during her pregnancy, her diagnosis of a genetic condition, and the emotional toll of navigating infertility, which took place 25 years ago.The conversation highlights the evolution of fertility treatments over the years, the stigma surrounding infertility, and the lessons learned throughout her journey.The discussion also delves into the parallels between training for a marathon and navigating the challenges of fertility, highlighting the need for self-advocacy and listening to one's inner voice. Purchase The Miles We Run: https://www.themileswerun.com/Purchase NIGHT 1 Tickets: https://fertilityfriendsfoundation.com/night-1/Don't forget to Rate and Review to keep these stories in your ears and in your heart!☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembershipDay 1's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/

*Themes: IVF, egg donation, surrogacy, genetic challenges, emotional support, secondary infertility, resilience, family dynamics, mental health, advocacy In this conversation, Andy Hanson shares her deeply personal journey through fertility challenges, including genetic issues, multiple miscarriages, and the emotional toll of navigating egg donation and surrogacy. She discusses the importance of advocacy in healthcare, the role of support systems, and the ongoing struggle with acceptance and resilience. The conversation highlights the complexities of family dynamics and the impact of secondary infertility, ultimately emphasizing the need for open dialogue and education around fertility issues. Don't forget to Rate and Review to keep these stories in your ears and in your heart! ☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call ❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership Day 1's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/

ANOYMOUS FERTILITY CONVERSATION SERIES *Themes: IVF // Secondary Infertility // Miscarriage // Age + Family Planning During this anonymous conversation with a fertility patient Emily, chats with her guest about the complexities of fertility journeys, including the emotional toll of miscarriages, the challenges of fertility treatments, and the impact of age on family planning. This guest is still in the middle of her fertility journey and vulnerably shares how she maintains hope amidst repeated failures. The conversation highlights the importance of vulnerability and sharing stories in the fertility community. Our guest discusses finding joy in family moments and the struggle of letting go of expectations while navigating the duality of hope and acceptance. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-love and the difficulty of decision-making in the fertility journey, ultimately highlighting the importance of living life beyond fertility treatments. Don't forget to Rate and Review to keep these stories in your ears and in your heart! ☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call ❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership Day 1's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/

*Themes: IVF // Pregnancy Announcements // Staying connected with loved ones Introducing a new series called, Anonymous Fertility Conversations, which is addressing the gap around ensuring we are capturing stories and real struggles of those who are still on a fertility journey. Today's conversation is all about how to manage pregnancy announcements, putting up boundaries and navigating friendships when they just "don't get it." Don't forget to Rate and Review to keep these stories in your ears and in your heart! ☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call ❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership Day 1's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/

*Themes: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss // Pregnancy After Loss // IVF // Spontaneous Pregnancy* In today's episode, Emily sits down with friend and client, Anna Breton - Honeyman, who shares how she let go of the HOW in order to continue her pursuit towards her daughter. This is a story that speaks about multiple pregnancy losses, navigating the IVF world, investigating reproductive immunology and leaning into different mindset shifts to help keep the momentum going. This is the first time Anna is sharing her story, and I could not be more honoured to hold space for her to walk us through her experience in an effort to educate and inspire the fertility community. Don't forget to Rate and Review to keep these stories in your ears and in your heart! ❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership ☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call

*Pregnancy Announcement* Since 2019, Emily and Evan have been struggling to build their family and today they share their news of being 14 weeks pregnant. This episode is a raw window into the complexities behind pregnancy after loss, their fears around an egg donor journey and a celebration of making it to this milestone.

During CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" where I interviewed people who are on the sidelines of the journey and rarely get to speak about their experience of a fertility journey. We recorded this as an IG Live, BUT also as a podcast! So if you missed it on the gram, here it is in podcast form. Robbie Tkatch, joins us to speak about his personal experience on a 4 year fertility journey. How his perspective was different than his wife's, how he worked through tough conversations and emotions and proves AMAZING advice on how to support. If you want to hear his whole story listen to Episode 105 with ⁠Brooke Tkatch.⁠ Check out the IG Live video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Oo8CQOKUh/ --------------- ❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership ☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call

During CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" where I interviewed people who are on the sidelines of the journey and rarely get to speak about their experience of a fertility journey. We recorded this as an IG Live, BUT also as a podcast! So if you missed it on the gram, here it is in podcast form. Transformation coach, Catherine Farquharson, joins us to dive into a new perspective on how to let go inside the fertility journey, how having a new voice can be the answer to negative spirals and speaks to how supporting Emily over the past 4 years has evolved. Don't miss it, some of these concepts will blow your mind!  Check out the IG Live video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Jfr-BujDb/ --------------- ❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership ☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call

During CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" where I interviewed people who are on the sidelines of the journey and rarely get to speak about their experience of a fertility journey. We recorded this as an IG Live, BUT also as a podcast! So if you missed it on the gram, here it is in podcast form. Bleema Getz, Emily's MOM joins us to provide her POV of having live on the sidelines of Emily's journey. The focus of the conversation is finding the balance of how much to inform so they can support and at the same time being honest with boundaries. But also talking about the parent's experience and pain and how they are navigating that. Check out the IG Live video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6HHKZ9OjcO/ --------------- ❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership ☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call

During CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" where I interviewed people who are on the sidelines of the journey and rarely get to speak about their experience of a fertility journey. We recorded this as an IG Live, BUT also as a podcast! So if you missed it on the gram, here it is in podcast form. Sarah Smith, current fertility patient and Day 1 Member, joins us for an unparalleled conversation about the struggles to stay close to loved ones and how she worked hard to stay connected to family and friends while navigating her fertility journey. Check out the IG Live video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6FfA9wMWw3/ --------------- ❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership ☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call

During CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" and TV personality, Chloe Wilde kicked it off! We recorded this as an IG Live, but also as a podcast! So if you missed it on the gram, here it is in podcast form. We dive into Chloe's IVF journey, how she moved through fear, sadness and loss. How she managed work and IVF treatment and advice on how to approach the fertility struggle. Check out the IG Live video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C585LtEu_VI/ --------------- ❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership ☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call

On today's episode Emily is joined by Shauna Walton, well- known Toronto interior designer and friend to share for the FIRST TIME her experience with secondary infertility. Shauna shares about what were the hardest moments, the funniest experiences and her mindset as she spent 3+ years keeping her eye on the prize to grow her family. -------- ❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership ☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call

On today's episode Emily is joined by her husband, Evan to give a big update on what moving forward has looked like over the past 5 months. They discuss the difficulty of decision making, how things are blurry and that is okay, the steps they took to get on the same page and where they are today and what the future looks like as they embark on a new journey.

Today we are joined by a very special person with a very special story. Brooke Tkatch joins us to dive into her 4+ year fertility journey, that has twists and turns like you couldn't believe. Brooke takes us on a ride bravely sharing the ebbs and flows of her experience. With multiple rounds of IVF, over 8 transfers (of euploid embryos!), a surprise finding, an acceptance of moving to surrogacy and one of the most unexpected outcomes we have shared on the podcast! But this isn't just about a story with a happy ending, it is a story of resiliency, growth and love and that is worth celebrating and honouring above all else. Day 1 IG: @day1fertility

In this episode, CJ Smith, a mindset coach and nervous system expert, discusses the impact of trauma on fertility and the role of neurosomatic intelligence in supporting the nervous system. CJ explains that the nervous system is an input-output based system and that trauma can create dysregulation and a sense of unsafety in the body. CJ also shares her personal journey to parenthood and highlights the intersection of spirituality and science in understanding the nervous system. She also explores the power of nervous system work in navigating miscarriage and parenting. CJ concludes by offering advice for those starting their fertility journey and encourages finding meaning in every step of the process.

In honour of Eating Disorder Awareness Week here in Canada, Kyla Fox, a clinical eating disorder therapist for almost 20 years, joins Emily to speak to how we need to consider the different spectrums that are involved when we talk about eating disorders and how the theme of control is shared between those who are healing from a eating disorder and those on a fertility journey. They dive into how eating disorders can impact one's fertility future and how there are eating disorder habits that happen within a fertility journey that you might not have considered. Kyla Fox is the founder of The Kyla Fox Centre - the first of its kind eating disorder recovery centre that treats those (across the entire spectrum) with eating disorders and disordered eating, along with actively supporting their loved ones.

On today's episode we hear from two close friends who embarked on a remarkable surrogacy journey together. Emily Palley-Samson and her husband faced a challenging period following the news that Emily wouldn't be able to carry her own children due to complications from an unguided D&C. In hearing the news, Stephanie and her husband extended an unbelievable gesture and life-changing offer. Join us as Emily recounts her journey from an early miscarriage to unexpected surrogacy, and discover how this experience has inspired her advocacy for women's health. We also gain valuable insight into Stephanie's perspective as she shares the profound experience of carrying her lifelong friend's baby. ------ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call STAY IN TOUCH! Join my free weekly newsletter to get original mindset tips, a monthly round-up and more! https://day1fertility.myflodesk.com/f0xp904tv7 Day 1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/

Welcome back! We kick off season 4 with Em + Ev sharing a candid update on how things are going in their fertility journey. After recovering from their 4th loss back in August 2023, Em and Ev are starting to feel a shift in what this year means for their fertility. They discuss the big 'breakdown' during Em's 39th birthday, new test results that have them navigating male factor for the first time and the complicated emotions they face when starting to ask hard questions and explore new possibilities. Sponsor: Pollin Fertility, Toronto's newest fertility clinic. To experience personalized care and the Pollin Difference visit pollinfertilty.com to book an OHIP covered consultation today.

We did it friends! We made it to 100 episodes! To celebrate, we hosted a live taping of the 100th episode at Twig Fertility with 30. amazing Day 1 listeners. We had 4 amazing experts join a panel answering questions submitted by attendees. Season 4 will be announced shortly! A big thank you to our panelists:

Summer 2023 recap with Emily and her husband Ev. Let's just say they took a ride on a very loopy roller coaster, with their first ever FET, a pregnancy, a loss and trying to figure out what next steps look like. They don't hold anything back in this episode, so expect the banter, love and transparency that only Evan can bring.  SPONSOR: This episode is powered by First Response. With over 99% accuracy, First Response Early Results Pregnancy Tests can detect the pregnancy hormone 6 days sooner than a woman's missed period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it's important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like. Day 1 Instagram: ⁠⁠@day1fertility⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@egetz⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@day1fertility⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠Day 1 Fertility 

Emily (with a cold!) speaks to Dr. Irena Bergmann about the importance of understanding your cycle no matter what phase of the journey you are in. They also dive into so much more, such as how Dr. Bergmann has seen the infertility community shift over her 20 years working in the field! This conversation hits so many important topics: Emily goes on a tangent about how break sex isn't really a thing and what break sex actually looks like Dr. Bergmann speaks to LH surges Tracking your cycle through apps What your discharge means Advice to give those who are struggling to build their family Dr. Bergmann has been practicing for over 20 years and her practice focuses primarily on women's health and fertility. She has a strong passion for helping her patients through their hormonal challenges especially when it comes to conceiving. She works at a fertility clinic in North York as well as a multi-disciplinary clinic in Aurora. SPONSOR: This episode is powered by First Response. With over 99% accuracy, First Response Early Results Pregnancy Tests can detect the pregnancy hormone 6 days sooner than a woman's missed period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it's important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like. Dr. Irena Bergmann Instagram: @dr.irenabergmann_nd Website: www.irenabergmann.com Day 1 Instagram: ⁠⁠@day1fertility⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@egetz⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@day1fertility⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠Day 1 Fertility 

On today's episode, Emily chats with Meagan about her fertility journey, which for her is an adoption journey. This is the first time we have dove into the adoption experience and we couldn't have asked for a better guest! Meagan generously shares the hardships, anxieties, challenges and process surrounding adopting. Meagan McLeod, ditched her job as a Communicative Disorders Assistant in pursuit of opening her own Autism Centre. Now, Co-founder and Clinical Director of Inclusive Milestones, she and her Fiancé are facing the challenges of infertility and the road to adoption to grow their family. Her goal is to share their story in hopes of reaching someone experiencing the same struggles and to know they are not alone, even when the feel they are. What we discuss: Male factor infertility and how this diagnosis shaped their fertility decisions The conversations around IVF and how that was not their road and the push back they received from family and friends The unspoken side of the adoption journey - barriers, challenges, anxieties and more Positive language to be used when speaking about adoption SPONSOR: This episode is powered by First Response. With over 99% accuracy, First Response Early Results Pregnancy Tests can detect the pregnancy hormone 6 days sooner than a woman's missed period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it's important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like. Meagan McLeod Instagram: @meaganjmcleod / @following_our_detour Day 1 Instagram: ⁠⁠@day1fertility⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@egetz⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@day1fertility⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠Day 1 Fertility 

On today's episode, Emily chats with Rena Gower, LCSW about how grief can show up in so many different ways in this journey. We connect on acceptance playing a major role in moving forward and how we can't go back, but we can make a choice to learn and grow. What we discuss: Different stages of grief and that moving through it isn't linear Partnership and how each of you can be in a different stage and it acknowledging it is okay How summer is the hardest season for those going through fertility (how COVID might have been the easiest!) Examples of intangible loss and how society plays a role. Rena believes that having an empathic support system and access to resources can help patients through difficult times and prevent mental health struggles from becoming all-consuming. Rena approaches her clients from a strengths perspective and helps them work to find the resilience and courage to carry on. Outside of her private practice, Rena is the Director of Social Work Services at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York. She is the founder and co-host of Fertility Forward, a podcast dedicated to bringing listeners cutting edge and accurate information on different aspects of the fertility space. She is also the author of ⁠"Infertility 101: A Quick & Concise Guide" available on Amazon.⁠ SPONSOR: This episode is powered by First Response. With over 99% accuracy, First Response Early Results Pregnancy Tests can detect the pregnancy hormone 6 days sooner than a woman's missed period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it's important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like. Day 1 Instagram: ⁠@day1fertility⁠ | ⁠@egetz⁠ TikTok: ⁠@day1fertility⁠ Website: ⁠Day 1 Fertility 

For the first time, Emily's husband, Evan Mintz, takes the mic to answer all your questions! Ev shares his point of view on coping as a spouse, the importance of seeking help, how it feels to support when it is a female factor and some strategies that have worked for him in managing his emotions, he even manages to explain why we should LET THEM GOLF. This is a good one if you ever wanted to understand the male perspective (and have a little giggle...) This episode is powered by First Response. With over 99% accuracy, First Response Early Results Pregnancy Tests can detect the pregnancy hormone 6 days sooner than a woman's missed period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it's important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like. Day 1 Instagram: ⁠@day1fertility⁠ | ⁠@egetz⁠ TikTok: ⁠@day1fertility⁠ Website: ⁠Day 1 Fertility 

On today's episode, registered social worker, Laura Reisman, joins Emily to talk about the impacts the fertility journey can have on your sex life. How hard it can be to keep the connection alive, when something fun has turned into something that feels like work. Laura shares some amazing tips on how to optimize intimacy in a way that feels doable. Topics we discuss: How to support each other through grief and loss.  Connection and disconnection with your partner How to stay connected to your partner The difference between sex and intimacy Getting out of the fertility rut This episode is powered by First Response. With over 99% accuracy, First Response Early Results Pregnancy Tests can detect the pregnancy hormone 6 days sooner than a woman's missed period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it's important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like. Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility  Laura Reisman IG: @lr_therapy

On today's episode, Emily shares her favourite three analogies when it comes to the fertility journey. Learn why Emily thinks a fertility journey is like... Playing a video game and trying to beat the last bad guy Planning and experiencing a camping trip Training for the olympics Want to work with Emily? There are limited spots available to be a 1:1 client or join The Day 1 Experience - a first of its kind 12 week group coaching program, that is rooted in community, mindset and more! Book a discovery call here.

Today Emily speaks with First Response Ambassador, Dr. Nicole Broadhurst, who is an Acupuncturist and reproductive Medicine Expert and co-founder of Holistic Fertility Group. This episode dives into some unexpected tips on how to think and manage the fertility journey.  We dive into:  Nicole's personal fertility journey and why she decided to carve out a niche in the fertility community Pain points, themes and conversations Nicole observes in her clinic Dealing with the trauma of having to continue on in the journey, and the importance of at-home pregnancy testing with a brand you trust. Nicole's top 3 tips for navigating the journey - these are A+ This episode is powered by First Response. With over 99% accuracy, First Response Early Results Pregnancy Tests can detect the pregnancy hormone 6 days sooner than a woman's missed period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it's important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like. Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility  Dr. Nicole Broadhurst IG: @drnicolebroadhurst Sponsor: First Response Canada

A first time in a long time, Emily is joined by her husband Evan, to bring everyone up to speed on how they are handling the journey. With Father's Day around the corner they discuss how to support (or not to support), they speak to ways in which they have kept their connection alive, and how the fertility journey can really impact intimacy. Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility  Sponser: First Response Canada

On today's episode Emily speaks with cancer surviver and intended parent via surrogacy, Marissa G, about her most unexpected journey to baby. She hasn't been on a fertility rollercoaster, it has more been like going on Drop Zone time 5! Marissa shares openly about her experience with being diagnosed with cervical cancer, and the mistreatment from doctors and nurses. She dives into how misinformed she was on how this would impact her fertility and shares how she has handled each step of the way (superstar is an understatement!) Marissa goes in-depth about her fertility journey, which included multiple surgeries, procedures and ultimately surrogacy. This is an intense, vulnerable, beautiful and heroic story about resiliency, perspective and desire. Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility  Marissa B Instagram: one.impatient.mama Sponser: First Response Canada

On today's podcast we have Dr. Prati Sharma, a Fertility Friends Foundation board member, talks with Emily about recurrent euploid FET failure, why it happens, what are steps we can take if it happens and so much more. Dr. Sharma is an American Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist who has been in clinical practice for over 10 years. She has an excellent, consistent record of focused practice in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), excelling in Infertility Management, treatment of Reproductive Endocrine disorders and utilizing Assisted Reproductive techniques to help her patients. The Fertility Friends Foundation application is open! If you are someone who is in need for financial support, we got you - apply here: https://fertilityfriendsfoundation.com/grant-application/ *Applications close May 22nd, 2023.

This solo episode Emily pulls back the curtain, talking about the past five months in regards to the business, personal life and fertility. She shares why mindset work has been so powerful in her life, next steps when it comes to her fertility journey and why she decided to do a free masterclass on handling the unknown. -----

The co-host of CHFI's hit radio show, The Pooja and Gurdeep Show, Pooja Handa is one of the friendliest voices and faces in Canadian media. Whether you watched her on TV when she was an anchor and host of CP24 Breakfast, or currently enjoy listening to her upbeat voice on the radio early morning, Pooja has made her way into your home with a full heart. But behind the scenes, over a span of 8 years, Pooja was struggling to grow her family. For multiple years in between segments Pooja would take calls from doctors to find out, yet again, she wasn't pregnant and have to quickly put herself together to go back on-air (both a blessing and a curse she would tell us), needless to say, being a well known figure and have to figure out how to fit her fertility challenges into her life came with difficulty. Today, Pooja generously shares her story on how after 8 years, 7 rounds of IVF, 3 Canadian clinics, 2 US clinics, multiple losses and more, she is now a mother of two young babies, 3 months apart thanks to two amazing surrogates - what an epic story! ________________________

Stars, they're just like us. Millions of viewers tune into Bachelor in Paradise to escape to a secluded island in Mexico to watch shiny, beautiful 20-somethings find love, with the promised added drama along the way. But for show alumni Astrid Loch and Kevin Wendt, who found love and later married, real life hit hard when they embarked on their journey to start a family. The two say they suffered silently during a years long fertility battle.Today, they're doing their first fertility tell all on the Day 1 Podcast. Tune in for the unscripted, raw, real account of what led them to welcome their first child in November 2021, how they are handling their second pregnancy and their dedication to helping bring awareness to the realities behind building a family. Episode notes: Astrid speaks to her important decision to share publicly, both in her People article and on today's podcast. Astrid shares about her initial perception of IVF and dives into her journey, how she dealt with the complexities of having to undergo treatment and her coping strategies. Astrid talks about why she decided to team up with Fertility Friends Foundation, and become the foundation's Officer of the Board. Kevin goes in-depth for the first time ever, sharing his perspective, how he supported Astrid and his hopes for how the fertility industry evolves in the future. Together they share their collective motto on how they dealt with disappointments, their view on what family looks like to them, and answers a fun round of quick fire questions. NEW PROGRAM ALERT: Day 1's NEW 12 Week Fertility Mindset Experience is NOW OPEN for enrollment for it's May Cohort! Click here to join: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymindsetprogram Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility  Astrid Loch: @astridloch Kevin Wendt: @kevin.c.wendt

*No news of a pregnancy is shared in this episode.  Staying true to the way Emily shares about her own fertility journey, this is a 'fly on the wall' episode as Emily documents her day to day experiences from when she started STIMS to the final outcome after transfer. When we talk about sharing the unspoken side of the journey, this episode is exactly that.

One of the pioneers of IVF, Dr. Al Yuzpe, joins Emily to speak about the history of IVF. Dr. Yuzpe is the world-renowned co-founder and co-director of Olive Fertility Centre. As Canada's most senior Reproductive Endocrinologist, he has been involved in IVF for the past 30 years and in the field of infertility for the past 43 years. Dr. Yuzpe will help further TFP's growth ambitions and be an advocate for increased employer buy-in, third-party coverage and government healthcare support to achieve optimal patient care. Dr. Yuzpe shares TFP's vision to advance the profession through collaborative reproductive medicine R&D to deliver world best outcomes for patients. Topics covered: Overall history of IVF The drugs that revolutionized it all - clomiphene How doctors used to perform egg retrivals How the internet has impacted patient experience Dr. Yuzpe's current passion projects

Today we talk with Emma Rinaldo, a registered clinical social worker and psychotherapist at Women's College Hospital and happens to be one of Emily's BFFs. Together, they tackle they conversation around fertility preservation due to a cancer diagnosis. Emma speaks to the different clients she works with day to day that have to face life altering decisions and how she helps them navigate both cancer and fertility conversations with a high pressure timeline. For the past seven years she has worked in clinical settings including the Neuro-Oncology program and Family Therapy Training Program at The Hospital for Sick Children and is currently at the Peter Gilgan Centre for Women's Cancers at WCH. She offers support to individuals and their families who are managing acute or chronic health conditions and facing a variety of mental health challenges. Emma has certifications and trainings in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy. In today's episode we dive into: Impacts people face when diagnosed with cancer and have to deal with fertility preservation How to process a complex diagnosis Tips on how to make decisions in high pressure situation Important questions to ask your doctor when it comes to fertility preservation and cancer Resources mentioned in this episode: Rethink Breast Cancer / St Mikes Decision Aid: Begin Exploring Fertility Options, Risks & Expectations (rethinkbreastcancer.com) Fertile Future may give you up to $2500 through the Power of Hope program www.fertilefuture.ca. Your drug insurance plan may cover the cost of drugs. Compassionate medication programs are also available.  Emma's private practice info here - https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/emma-adelson-rinaldo-toronto-on/1078126

For the first time, Leanna Hefter, shares her story in a very in-depth way by joining Emily to recount her recent miscarriage. After finding out she was pregnant with her second child along with her twin sister, Jackie, Leanna was on cloud 9, until she unexpectedly starts bleeding, which is the beginning of a challenging month of her having to work the medical system, listen to her gut and find the hidden blessings. In this episode we talk about: Leanna's recent miscarriage experience How her and her sister are navigating the loss and the future Leanna's passion for normalizing this conversation by being open and public How to turn your pain into learnings, and connecting with your spirit Tips on how to move through the healing journey Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility  Leanna Hefter Instagram: @leannahefter

Emily speaks with Dr. Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant, ND, who is a fertility-focused naturopathic doctor practicing at Conceive Health @ Niagra Fertility in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada. After her own difficulties with pregnancy loss she is passionate about empowering her patients to improve their preconception health by making changes that help them conceive and maintain healthy pregnancies. In today's episode we chat about: Dr. Rachel's personal fertility story, and going through peri-menopause at 38 How stress plays a role on conception and different strategies to help reduce it The importance of pre-care when it comes to your mindset, lifestyle and supplements Working on language when it comes to fertility and how the way you speak about your journey matters Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility Rachel Corradetti Instagram: @dr_rachel_nd Website: https://www.rachelcorradetti.com/

In today's episode we dive deep into the world of surrogacy with intended parent coach, Agatha Wisniowska. Agatha is a mom via surrogacy after 7 years of a fertility journey. Her mission now is to help intended parents take the confusion out of starting a Canadian surrogacy journey from start to finish. In this episode we dive into: Agatha's own fertility and surrogacy journey What mindset you need to be in when you decide to take the surrogacy route Questions you can ask yourself to see if you are ready for surrogacy What question's to ask your surrogacy agency International surrogacy Debunking surrogacy myths Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility Intended Parent Support Instagram: @intendedparentsupport

Dr. Dan Nayot, Bird&Be (Chief Medical Advisor); Future Fertility (Co-Founder); The Fertility Partners (Medical Director); RCC Fertility (Staff Physician), joins Emily to talk all about fertility innovations. Listen to hear: Innovations from a finance, medical and patient care perspective Automated freezing, misconceptions about egg quality AI with egg quality and patient care History and appreciation for innovations 5 year predictions and hopes What would you like to see in the next five years? Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility Dr. Dan Nayot Instagram: @birdbeco and @dan.nayot Website: www.birdandbe.com

This week Day 1 brings you a SOLO episode. Emily talks about how overwhelming decision making can be and tips on how to make decisions to help protect the version of yourself that will have to experience them. She shares an update on her next steps in her own journey, how and why she made these big pivots.

Are you looking for a fertility specialist or already have one but you aren't sure it's the best fit for you? Maybe you're struggling with all the lifestyle changes that you've been told to implement? If you feel it's time to be more empowered and take control of your fertility journey, this episode is a must-listen. This week Emily is joined by Lucy Lines, an experienced embryologist turned fertility educator and advocate and the creator of Two Lines Fertility. With over 20 years of experience in the fertility field, including 12 years as a clinical embryologist and global customer support embryologist, 5 years in GP education, and 5 years working directly with women and couples, she is well-equipped to assist those trying to conceive in creating the families they desire and navigating the complexities of assisted conception. LISTEN TO HEAR: ✨What criteria you should consider when choosing a fertility clinic ✨How to shift your mindset around lifestyle changes that improve fertility to not feel as resentful of them ✨Why social media and Google can be both beneficial and negative ✨Strategies to help when you are feeling like the fertility timeline you are on is not moving fast enough . . . ​​Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility Lucy Lines Instagram: @twolinesfertility Website: https://www.twolinesfertility.com.au/

Whether or not you have never considered egg freezing, egg donation or becoming an intended parent, this episode is an important and inspiring listen! In this episode, Emily is joined by Lauren Makler, the co-founder and CEO of Cofertility, a company bringing together egg donation, egg freezing and donor matching through their human-centred platform. Cofertility is empowering people to take control of their fertility and helping intended parents build their families. Join Emily and Lauren as they delve into the story behind Cofertility and the impact it is making in the world of reproductive health. LISTEN TO HEAR: ✨How egg donation and freezing work in the expensive traditional model ✨How Cofertility is empowering people to freeze their eggs and donate them to intended parents? ✨What the intake process is for both donors and intended parents ✨Why people choose to freeze their eggs and how accessibility helps contribute to gender equality ​​Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility Lauren Makler Instagram & Facebook: @familybyco Website: https://bit.ly/dayonexcofertility Sponsor Twig Fertility

*Apologies for the sound quality, we are imperfectly perfect here at Day 1! If you've ever thought that the reason you aren't pregnant yet is because of something you are doing (or not doing), you won't want to miss this week's episode. Tune in as Emily is joined by Michelle Strong to explore how to tackle your fertility journey without feeling like you have to be perfect with your nutrition and be reminded that it is not your fault that you are not yet pregnant. Michelle is a registered nutritionist and fertility expert. She's also the founder of myMindBodyBaby, a pioneering platform designed to assist women in achieving pregnancy through natural, research-backed methods. With 15 years of experience in the field, Michelle offers a unique blend of professional expertise and compassionate, straight-to-the-point support to create customized plans that empower her clients and instill a sense of hope. LISTEN TO HEAR: ✨How nutrition impacts your your fertility ✨How the emotional connection to food can make nutrition harder to manage during your fertility journey ✨Why seeking perfection in your nutrition for fertility is not actually the best course of action and the idea of perfection needs to be reframed ✨What the 80/20 rule is and how to implement it in your life ​​Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility Michelle Strong Instagram: @mymindbodybaby Website: www.mymindbodybaby.com

Welcome to Season 3 of the Day 1 Podcast! To kick off the new season, Emily is joined by Lynsi Eastburn, a board certified hypnotherapist who specializes in helping those trying to get pregnant to release blocks and shift their energy to increase their chances of conceiving. If you have not heard of HypnoFertility, prepare to learn some new ideas around fertility! In this episode, Emily & Lynsi discuss the power of fertility hypnotherapy and Lynsi shares her expertise on combining the physical and spiritual aspects of fertility to open the subconscious mind up to the idea of receiving a baby, and not just forcing it to happen. For over 20 years, Lynsi has been helping people globally on their pre-pregnancy and pregnancy journeys. Through her knowledge of Reiki, energy work, and hypnosis, she helps her clients to relax, shift any subconscious blocks, and change their thinking patterns. Lynsi is an author, the founder and creator of HypnoFertility and owns her own private practice and training facility, HypnoFertility International. LISTEN TO HEAR: ✨What is fertility hypnotherapy and why is it so powerful ✨How hypnosis accesses the subconscious mind ✨How hypnosis helps people struggling with fertility to shift & release mental blocks ✨Why it is important to understand the difference between doing and receiving a baby ​​Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility Lynsi Eastburn Instagram: @lynsi.eastburn Website: https://hypnofertility.com/

In the final episode of 2022, Emily is joined by her husband, Evan Mintz, to discuss what the last few months have been like in their own fertility journey as well as recap the year overall. Like most people experiencing infertility, the year has been a rollercoaster of emotions. But through the highs and lows, they have learned what works for them and what doesn't, both in their fertility plan and in their relationship. LISTEN TO HEAR: ✨What the next steps in their fertility journey are as they move into 2023 ✨How they have navigated having a young child who is asking why he does not have a sibling ✨What they have learned through the last year and what was the hardest lesson ✨The importance of not comparing your fertility story with anyone else's ​​Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility Sponsor Twig Fertility

You've probably heard the phrase “just relax”, but it's typically much easier said than done. In what may be the most calm inducing episode to date, Jenn Mansell, a Certified Breathwork Facilitator and Somatic Coach, joins Emily to discuss the power of breathwork to heal and reconnect with the wisdom of your body. Breathwork is a conscious technique used to create a different feeling or state in your body, and it can be used to retrain your nervous system and release tension and stress. LISTEN TO HEAR: ✨How breath-work can help heal and rebuild a relationship with your body ✨Why breath-work is so important, especially in today's world with fewer work/life boundaries ✨The importance of working with your fears in a way that supports your body to still find peace even with the fear there ✨How breath-work helps you shift from a stressed state to a more relaxed state Loved this episode? Be sure to subscribe! ​​Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility Jenn Mansell Instagram: @jlmansell Website: www.jennmansell.com/ Sponsor Twig Fertility

Sleep plays an important role not only on fertility, but our lives in general, yet there is so much about sleep that we are unaware of. That's why in this week's episode, Emily sits down with Talia Shapero, a certified adult sleep coach who explains why sleep is so important and offers tips to help alleviate some stress for those that are on their fertility journey. During this conversation, Talia discusses her own sleep story and how she came to be a sleep coach, including the time spent getting her own sleep back on track and realizing that although many adults struggle with sleep, not many know there are things that can be done to help. LISTEN TO HEAR: ✨What does the term “good sleep” actually mean ✨Practices you can do during the day that will help you get a better sleep at night ✨Why sleep plays an integral role in fertility and general health ✨When is it time to seek support in regards to your sleep ✨What does meeting with Talia as a sleep consultant look like ​​Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility Talia Shapero Instagram & Facebook: @taliashaperosleep Website: www.taliashapero.com Sponsor Twig Fertility

In this powerful episode, Dr. Taunya Wideman-Johnston joins Emily to share her epic 10 year fertility journey while also living with a chronic illness. After experiencing chronic pain in college, Taunya was diagnosed with a motility disorder, which eventually led to major surgery and being told early on that she may not be able to have kids. Taunya also discusses how her diagnosis and fertility journey has changed how she views individuals with disabilities, and how using a strength-based approach can shift one's perspective and mindset. She uses this approach to discuss the importance language has when talking about infertility. LISTEN TO HEAR: ✨Her journey with infertility and chronic illness with a surprise ending ✨Why to use a strength-based approach to infertility - changing the language from what you don't have to what you do have ✨About her work and advocacy for individuals with disabilities that are going through infertility ✨The importance of self-care that nourishes you from the inside out ​​Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility Dr. Taunya Wideman-Johnston Instagram: @taunyawjohnston Sponsor Twig Fertility Additional Resources The Extraordinary Gifts: My Life with a Chronic Illness by Taunya Wideman-Johnston: Amazon LINK