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Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. Hosted by Amber Izzo, IVF patient, advocate, and campaigner, each week, we talk to people who have lived it, and the people who make it happen. New episodes released every Tuesday! Thanks for listening.Follow us @gaiafamilyofficial.  www.gaiafamily.com

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    • Nov 5, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    S2E10 - Pregnancy reduction and IVF: in conversation with Erin Bulcao

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 40:48


    Influencer Erin Bulcao joins us to talk about her fertility journey, from IUI to IVF, pregnancy reduction for medical reasons and choosing to share her story online - it's not one to miss. The season 2 finale is here!@mybeautifulblunderRequest your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S2E09 - IUI, IVF, and the determination to keep going: in conversation with Sarah Shafer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 41:36


    Founder of Fertility Dreams Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting other people to access treatment through grants, Sarah Shafer shares her fertility story of nearly 20 IUIs and 7 rounds of IVF, and how even now with 2 children, it's still so raw. @shafer1809@fertilitydreamsfoundationRequest your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S2E08 - Male factor infertility and the hidden guilt: in conversation with Henry Sinclair

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 44:37


    Swimmers founder, Henry Sinclair, joins us to share his experience of male factor infertility, and why his story led to founding his own male factor fertility charity with his wife, Tara. Swimmers - SocialSwimmersRequest your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S2E07 - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and finding joy in life: in conversation with Abbie Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 48:51


    UGC creator Abbie Clark joins us to talk about her diagnosis of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), how she's found joy in life away from fertility treatment, and how she's preparing to start her own IVF journey. You don't want to miss it!@abbiegclarkRequest your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S2E06 - Uterus didelphys, surrogacy, and taking a break: in conversation with Monica Wunderman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 52:28


    Monica Wunderman joins us to talk about her diagnosis of 'uterus didelphys' and what this means for her path to parenthood. She talks candidly about how she feels about other people's pregnancies, as well as her journey to conception using a surrogate and the decision to step back and take a break.@waitingforbabywunderRequest your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S2E05 - Infertility and generational experiences: in conversation with Seetal Savla

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 51:28


    Seetal Savla joins us to share her fertility story, through IVF, loss and donor treatment. Including how her family had experienced their own losses in generations previously, and how her South Asian heritage impacted her search for a donor, it's our pleasure to sit down and talk to Seetal. @savlafaireRequest your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S2E04 - IVF, baby loss, and parenting after infertility: in conversation with Caitlyn O'Neil

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 51:07


    TikTok influencer Caitlyn O'Neil joins us to talk about her highly documented conception journey. From her fertility journey to her first child, to her journey with recurrent loss and IVF to conceive her 1 year old son, as well as how it's impacted her parenting journey, Caitlyn speaks so candidly about every step of her path to parenthood. TikTok: @mrs.caitlyn_oneilInstagram: @mrs.caitlyn_oneilRequest your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S2E03 - The importance of male fertility testing: in conversation with Ian Stones and Toby Trice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 40:58


    Co-founders of Test Him, an organization focused solely on male factor fertility, join us to talk about the importance of male testing. @testhimltdtest him - tackling fertility together.Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S2E02 - Opening the doors to embryology: in conversation with Alease Daniel Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 46:53


    Embryologist, Alease Daniel Barnes, joins us to talk all things embryology. From behind the scenes to bridging the gap between the lab and the patient, plus the impact of US politics on IVF, it's not one to miss!@alease_the_embryologistRequest your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S2E01 - Premature Ovarian Failure & DEIVF: in conversation with Emily Patel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 49:31


    Emily Patel is the founder of Hopeful Mama Foundation, and she joins us to talk all about her own path to parenthood. Having been diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure at just 25 years old, Emily talks us through every part of her journey, including how because of her own experiences, she now devotes her life to supporting other 'hopeful mamas'.@emilympatelRequest your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S1E10 - Double donation IVF: in conversation with Emma Haslam

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 51:39


    Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we're talking to Emma Haslam. After finding out her and her husband, Adam, needed IVF to conceive, and facing numerous hurdles in both the NHS and private fertility sector, as well as challenges on the route to adoption, Emma and Adam opted to travel abroad and undergo IVF with 'double donation'. Double donation in IVF involves the use of donor eggs and donor sperm. Join us as Emma talks us through the process, the set backs they faced, and her feelings now since the birth of her son. Considering egg, sperm or double donation in Europe? Grab your free copy of the 7 things you need to be aware of before here.Your IVF abroad podcast.Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S1E09 - Donor eggs and surrogacy: in conversation with Kreena Dhiman - part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 51:38


    Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we're talking to Kreena Dhiman. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Kreena went through IVF to freeze her embryos prior to chemotherapy. But what followed was a journey she never expected to embark on. From heart failure to surrogacy, Kreena's story is both so moving and so inspiring, that we've split it into two parts. In part 2, Kreena talks about how after the loss of her embryos, she embarked on a donor egg journey, how the lack of South Asian egg donors had an impact, and her search for a new surrogate.The Intended Parent PodcastThe Intended Parent WebsiteRequest your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S1E08 - IVF as a same-sex couple: in conversation with Katie Bouchier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 54:12


    Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we're talking to Katie Bouchier (@the_bouchiers) about her IVF journey as a same-sex couple. Katie and Georgia eventually travelled to Greece for their IVF, having gone through IUI and baby loss. Katie joins us to openly tell her story. Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S1E07 - Navigating male factor infertility: in conversation with Shaun Greenaway and Ciaran Hannington

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 56:09


    Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we're talking to Shaun Greenaway (Knackered Knackers) and Ciaran  Hannington (The Male Fertility PT). After sharing their own fertility stories of IVF, male factor infertility and sperm donor IVF, Shaun and Ciaran started their own podcast dedicated to just that - The Male Fertility Podcast. We're joined by them as they share their stories, and what inspired them to start talking. Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S1E06 - Part I | Breast cancer, heart failure and surrogacy: in conversation with Kreena Dhiman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 53:39


    Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we're talking to Kreena Dhiman. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Kreena went through IVF to freeze her embryos prior to chemotherapy. But what followed was a journey she never expected to embark on. From heart failure to surrogacy, Kreena's story is both so moving and so inspiring, that we've split it into two parts. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week.The Intended Parent PodcastThe Intended Parent Website---Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S1E05 - Supporting a friend through fertility treatment: in conversation with Beci Piggott

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 49:33


    Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we're talking to our host's best friend, Beci. Amber was trying to conceive for 7 years, going through 3 cycles of IVF. And by her side the whole way through, was Beci. We often talk about what we don't want to hear when trying to conceive, and so this week we are shining a light on the perspective on the friend supporting you through it.---Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S1E04 - Starting your fertility journey: in conversation with Coni Longden-Jefferson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 46:35


    Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we're talking to Nixi Body founder, Coni Longden-Jefferson (@conilj). Coni works within the reproductive health space, but starting her own fertility journey felt like a whole new ball game. Join us as we chat to Coni about navigating the first year of trying to conceive, and where to start when you're suspecting an issue.---Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S1E03 - When IVF doesn't work: in conversation with Annabel Gurnett

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 55:29


    Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we're talking to 'Am I Ovary Acting?' podcast co-host, Annabel Gurnett (@annabelgurnett). Annabel joins us to talk about her trying to conceive journey, from her husband's male factor infertility diagnosis, baby loss, and her recent IVF cycle that sadly resulted in no embryos. An open and honest conversation about the real trials and tribulations of IVF, listen to Annabel's advice on how she has chosen to cope with her path to parenthood.---Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S1E02 - Losing Weight for IVF: in conversation with Nicole Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 54:23 Transcription Available


    Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we're talking to Nicole Robinson, aka GoodLuckNic about her fertility journey. From finding out she had blocked fallopian tubes and needing to lose weight for IVF, to lockdown clinic closures and trying to conceive a sibling, there's a lot to discuss! You can follow Nic on Instagram @goodlucknic and @fitilityuk.Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

    S1E01 - Endometriosis, IVF and loss: in conversation with Miranda Burns

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 64:11 Transcription Available


    Episode notes:1 in 10 of women have endometriosis worldwide (Endometriosis UK)Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. This week we're talking to Miranda Burns, as she candidly shares her journey with endometriosis, IVF and baby loss. You can follow Miranda at miranda.burns on Instagram.Request your free, personalized quote at gaiafamily.com.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Join our fertility community Facebook group, IVF Unfiltered: the truth behind treatment here.

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