Podcasts about embryos

In today's episode, we're sitting down with Jennifer Lahl, founder of the Center for Bioethics and Culture Network, to discuss how she founded the CBC coming from her background in the medical field. We also talk about the risks of IVF to both women and babies, and the disturbing trend of professionals in the fertility industry saying that intercourse would be for fun while all babies would be born via artificial reproductive technologies. And what is the best method to persuade others to see the harm that IVF perpetuates? Share the Arrows 2025 is on October 11 in Dallas, Texas! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for tickets now! Sponsored by ⁠Carly Jean Los Angeles⁠, ⁠Good Ranchers⁠, and ⁠EveryLife⁠. Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/4COtBxy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Timecodes: (00:30) Introduction (05:20) What fueled Jennifer's work (08:00) IVF baby risks (15:45) What is natural (18:25) Egg selling exploitation (30:10) Persuading those against IVF (33:20) Embryo adoption (43:03) Contraception (45:50) Transgender "medicine" --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodRanchers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe to any of their boxes (but preferably the Allie Beth Stuckey Box) to get free Waygu burgers, hot dogs, bacon, or chicken wings in every box for life. Plus, you'll get $40 off when you use code ALLIE at checkout. We Heart Nutrition — Get 20% off women's vitamins with We Heart Nutrition, and get your first bottle of their new supplement, Wholesome Balance; use code ALLIE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.WeHeartNutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Pre-Born — Will you help rescue babies' lives? Donate by calling #250 & say keyword 'BABY' or go to Preborn.com/ALLIE. Fellowship Home Loans — Fellowship Home Loans is a mortgage lending company that offers home financing solutions while integrating Christian values such as honesty, integrity, and stewardship. Go to ⁠⁠fellowshiphomeloans.com/allie⁠⁠ to get up to $500 credit towards closing costs when you finance with Fellowship Home Loans. --- Related Episodes: Ep 1171 | Egg Donation Centers Are Exploiting College Girls & Military Wives | Guest: Kallie Fell https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1171-egg-donation-centers-are-exploiting-college/id1359249098?i=1000703514590 Ep 681 | Gender Identity or Sexual Fetish? & Big Win for Virginia Parents | Guest: Jennifer Lahl https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-681-sexual-fetish-or-transgender-big-win-for-virginia/id1359249098?i=1000580099826 Ep 1037 | The Government Doesn't Want Christians to Adopt | Guest: Josh Weigel https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1037-the-government-doesnt-want-christians-to/id1359249098?i=1000663017509 Ep 927 | Is Tumblr Making Kids Trans? | Guest: Daisy Strongin (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-927-is-tumblr-making-kids-trans-guest-daisy-strongin/id1359249098?i=1000640465566 Ep 928 | Losing ‘Gender Identity' & Finding My Faith | Guest: Daisy Strongin (Part Two) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-928-from-transition-to-conversion-guest-daisy-strongin/id1359249098?i=1000640577375 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alliebethstuckey.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embryo adoption created an extraordinary dynamic in Brian & Karen's extended family— where baby Faith was actually conceived years before her teenage cousin Casey was even born! In this Season 5 finale of The Embryo Adoption Podcast, Casey shares excerpts from her award-winning essay about embryo adoption, while her aunt Karen opens up about the emotional journey through loss, faith, and ultimately welcoming Faith home. It's a beautiful illustration of how embryo adoption not only grows families- it creates advocates for the tiniest lives, who need someone to speak up for them.Here is the link to check out Casey's full essay and those of the other finalists in the contest she won: https://lutheransforlife.org/article/2025-lfl-national-essay-contest-winners/ 

The Embryo Opportunity Sale at Pine Tree Dairy ends tomorrow and you'll never guess what they are offering!

Join current F&S editors Drs. Micah Hill, Kurt Barnhart, and Allison Eubanks in an engaging discussion with past Editors-in-Chief, Drs. Alan DeCherney, Craig Niederberger, and Antonio Pellicer!  View Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/  

When news broke, 11 days ago, that one of Australia’s oldest and largest fertility services implanted the wrong embryo in a woman in Melbourne, it, naturally, made headlines around the country. But for those of us following the story, that was just the beginning. Because this mistake occurred only two months after another woman, in Queensland, gave birth to another couple’s baby, after an embryo mix up at Monash IVF. Today, senior reporter Grant McArthur on why this industry, which offers the promise of desperately wanted children, is leaving people to feel heartbroken.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When news broke, 11 days ago, that one of Australia’s oldest and largest fertility services implanted the wrong embryo in a woman in Melbourne, it, naturally, made headlines around the country. But for those of us following the story, that was just the beginning. Because this mistake occurred only two months after another woman, in Queensland, gave birth to another couple’s baby, after an embryo mix up at Monash IVF. Today, senior reporter Grant McArthur on why this industry, which offers the promise of desperately wanted children, is leaving people to feel heartbroken.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott and guest host Carmen Imes discuss: Can AI romantic chatbots become dangerously addictive? Exploring the emotional and ethical consequences of these pseudo-relationships.What do couples do with leftover embryos after IVF? A Psychology Today article opens a discussion on grief, responsibility, and the image of God.New genetic screening allows parents to select embryos based on up to 900 traits—raising urgent questions about modern eugenics and human worth.A report from The Marshall Project details how some U.S. prisons deprive inmates of sunlight and fresh air.Honoring the lives and legacies of Jennifer Lyell, a courageous abuse survivor, and Walter Brueggemann, a groundbreaking Old Testament scholar.Listener Questions: Bible translation preferences, defining God's sovereignty, and how Christians should think about taxes in light of American history.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned Australia cannot "chop and change" submarine deals; A southwest Sydney man is facing human trafficking charges, accused of deceptively stranding his family in Pakistan; The head of fertility giant Monash IVF has resigned after the company was hit by a second embryo mix-up blunder; And there are reports of tension between pop superstar Katy Perry and her fiancé, actor Orlando Bloom. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you only get one viable embryo and it's your only shot at becoming a mom? For Kellyn, her single embryo became the greatest gift of her life.Today's guest is Kellyn Nagel, a fellow single mother by choice and dedicated attorney who represents children in foster care. Kellyn shares her emotional and financial journey through fertility as a single woman: from egg freezing after a low AMH diagnosis to IVF with frozen eggs, and ultimately to the birth of her daughter, Kellyn's story is one of trust, resilience, and quiet courage.We talk about the heartbreak and hope of navigating IVF as a single woman, how Kellyn leaned into her gut instincts at every step, and the profound ways motherhood has shifted both her career and her understanding of the family court system. We also touch on the power of donor sibling connections, postpartum realities, and what it means to keep the door open for a second child as a single mom by choice, even when the path is anything but straightforward.In this episode on IVF as a single woman, we discuss:How Kellyn's journey began with egg freezing and a low AMH diagnosis;Her decision to move from two failed IUIs to IVF using her frozen eggs;The emotional weight of having just one viable embryo, and the joy when it worked;What it's like to give birth and navigate postpartum as a solo mom;The challenges of working in child welfare while becoming a parent herself;How she connected with donor siblings and built early relationships for her daughter;Her reflections on sleep deprivation, daycare, and going back to work as a new SMBC;And more.Resources mentioned in this episode:Book: This Might Be Too Personal: And Other Intimate Stories - Alyssa ShelaskyListen to Season 6, Episode 8: “Accidental” SMBC Through Foster to Open Adoption With Elizabeth Friedland

What happens when parents can choose their children's genetic traits, and which selections benefit society versus harm it? In this talk, Jonathan Anomaly explores the emerging field of embryo selection for intelligence, disease prevention, and longevity. He covers how polygenic risk scores work to predict complex traits and why most diseases involve thousands of genetic variants rather than single genes.Jonathan Anomaly is a former professor who spent 15 years studying the intersection of game theory and ethics, focusing on collective action problems. He recently co-founded a stealth company that will be among the first to offer embryo selection for intelligence and disease prevention.This talk was recorded at Vision Weekend Puerto Rico 2025. To see the slides and more talks from the event, please visit our Youtube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we discuss hummingbirds, baby making, longevity hacking, and Jeffrey Epstein, before finishing up with a short discussion of the riots in LA. A new company is promising future parents that they will be able to create long-lived babies—what could go wrong? Also, how likely are they to be able to make good on their promises? We discuss, as always, with an evolutionary lens. Also: what a great business model! And: it is easier to fix something that is broken than it is to improve something that works. Then: Jeffrey Epstein apparently did kill himself after all. Or did he?*****Our sponsors:Manukora: the most flavorful, delicious, and nutritious honey you'll ever have. Get $25 off your starter kit at http://www.Manukora.com/DarkHorsePique's Nandaka: delicious mushroom, tea, and chocolate drink that provides all day energy. Get 20% off plus free frother+beaker at http://www.Piquelife.com/DARKHORSESundays: Dog food so tasty and healthy, even husbands swear by it. Go to http://www.sundaysfordogs.com/DARKHORSE to receive 35% off your first order.*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org*****Mentioned in this episode:Wall Street Journal: Longevity Is Now a Factor When Picking an Embryo for IVF: https://www.wsj.com/health/embryo-ivf-screening-longevity-2b1f096aKoestler, The Act of Creation: https://amzn.to/4jIOXHq (commission earned)Kash Patel & Don Bongino on Fox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqI_sFSPbJQPatel on JRE about Epstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVlCUzbxtoESupport the show

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about a major IVF provider admitting it transferred the wrong embryo to a patient. 

Law reforms will stop family pets from being used to carry out domestic violence after separation; A leading fertility clinic has been embroiled in a second embryo transfer blunder; Sean "Diddy" Combs ex-girlfriend has told the court that she was forced to have a "freak-off"-style sexual encounter with a male sex worker; Jurors in Harvey Weinstein's MeToo retrial appear to be far apart on a verdict as they returned to court for a third day of deliberations. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A majority fertility group incorrectly transfers the wrong embryo from a patient - the second such incident in recent months.

A major Australian in-vitro fertilisation clinic has again admitted to mistakenly transferring the wrong embryo to a patient.

Afternoon Headlines: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms investigation launched into shooting of an Australian journalist during LA protests, second Monash IVF mix-up sparks internal investigation and new regulations for Buy Now Pay Later services come into place. Deep Dive: Thousands of US Marines and soldiers are on standby to be deployed to LA, as the immigration protests continue. Donald Trump is standing firm warning he will do what it takes to restore law and order, while LA authorities claim the US President is deliberating attempting to cause chaos and using the city as an 'experiment'. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by 7News US Correspondent Mylee Hogan on the ground in LA to unpack the ongoing protests. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A majority fertility group incorrectly transfers the wrong embryo from a patient - the second such incident in recent months.

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A majority fertility group incorrectly transfers the wrong embryo from a patient - the second such incident in recent months.

Welcome to the 9News podcast. A snapshot of the latest stories from the 9News team including: Embryo mix up at a fertility giant, US marines deployed as protests escalate in LA and a man accused of invading the stage at Katy Perry's concert. The biggest news stories in less than 10 minutes delivered three times a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter This is part two of a two-part mini-series on fertility and reproductive health. Paula Amato is a leading expert in female reproductive health and infertility, widely recognized for her contributions to advancing fertility treatment and research. In this episode, which follows last week's conversation on male fertility, Paula explores the biology of female fertility, including how hormonal changes regulate the menstrual cycle and ovulation, what those patterns reveal about fertility potential, and why both partners should be evaluated early in infertility workups. She discusses the role of the fallopian tubes, the causes of miscarriage, the impact of age and lifestyle on fertility, and treatment options for conditions like PCOS—including the emerging use of GLP-1 agonists. The episode also covers the evolution of IVF, advances in pre-implantation genetic testing, egg freezing, and the promise and limitations of next-generation reproductive technologies. We discuss: The finite nature of a woman's egg reserve, how it changes over time, and the basic process of ovulation and fertilization [3:00]; How hormones influence egg selection, and how and why chromosomal errors lead to most miscarriages [5:30]; The full journey of conception—from hormonal cues triggering ovulation, to fertilization, embryo development, implantation, and early pregnancy risks [16:30]; How infertility is defined and diagnosed, and the broader trends contributing to rising infertility rates [25:15]; Fallopian tube damage: how STDs and scarring impact fertility and raise ectopic pregnancy risk [31:30]; Unexplained infertility: how doctors evaluate ovulation and cycles—and why more research on women's health is needed [41:00]; The defining symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), its hormonal characteristics, and its relationship with insulin resistance [44:00]; Managing PCOS without pregnancy: cycle regulation, androgen suppression, and insulin resistance treatment [46:00]; The treatment approach for women with PCOS who are trying to conceive: GLP-1 use, ovulation induction, and timing protocols [49:45]; Barriers to getting informed fertility care for PCOS: limited provider knowledge and access, insurance gaps, and next steps when ovulation treatments don't lead to pregnancy [55:45]; Fertility treatment for women with unexplained infertility, risk of multiple pregnancies with superovulation, and more [1:03:00]; Intrauterine insemination (IUI): process, success rates, and when in vitro fertilization (IVF) becomes the better option [1:07:00]; The history of in vitro fertilization (IVF), and how access and acceptance have evolved over time [1:16:45]; The step-by-step process of IVF [1:19:30]; The IVF lab process: egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo culture, and freezing [1:26:30]; Genetic testing and embryo selection in IVF: aneuploidy screening, polygenic traits, and ethical concerns [1:41:15]; Embryo transfer in IVF: timing, uterine preparation, and implantation support [1:47:30]; Egg donation in IVF: indications, donor guidelines, and other considerations [1:50:45]; How to choose the right IVF clinic [1:54:45]; Innovations in fertility on the horizon, advice about freezing eggs, and more [2:02:00]; Optimizing fertility through lifestyle: diet, stress management, sleep, exercise, and supplementation [2:07:45]; Promising areas of fertility research [2:15:45]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

Ep. 188: In this episode, Greg and I are finally sharing the full story behind my pregnancy—from our IVF journey and emotional HCG scare to what it felt like watching the embryo transfer in real time. We talk about stepping back from social media, what I learned from two months offline, and how that reset helped my mental health. We also answer your questions about body image, relationship shifts, and how we're preparing for birth, parenting, and life as a growing family. This one's deeply personal, wildly honest, and full of moments we'll never forget. Come listen in—I'm so excited to share this with you. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari's Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast's Instagram click here! For Mari's Newsletter click here! For Greg's Instagram click here! Sponsored By: Get $100 toward Function Health — the most advanced at-home lab testing. First 1000 only: functionhealth.com/pow Get 20% off Foria's all-natural Relief Melts & Salve at foriawellness.com/POW or with code POW at checkout. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/POW and get on your way to being your best self. Sleep deeper & wake refreshed with Dream Recovery. Get an exclusive discount at dreamrecovery.io using code PURSUIT15 at checkout. Get $30 off your first Wildgrain box—plus free croissants in every box—at wildgrain.com/POW or use code POW. Skip the grocery store markup—shop Thrive Market for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift at thrivemarket.com/POW. Buy 4 cartons of David Protein Bars, get the 5th free—exclusively at davidprotein.com/POW. High protein, no sugar, no junk. Show Links: For a human-safe approach to home cleaning, support friend-of-the-show Branch Basics. Support digestion, fight bloat, and boost energy with Bloom Greens & Superfoods—38 ingredients packed into one delicious daily scoop. Topics discussed: 00:00:14: Mari back in the studio 00:00:55: Two month hiatus for social media 00:05:35: Embryo ranking 00:06:48: Embryo transfer 00:07:42: Finding out they're expecting 00:12:18: Can the animals sense the pregnancy? 00:13:17: The pregnancy doesn't feel real 00:14:50: How has your relationship evolved throughout the pregnancy? 00:23:07: Any reason for having to go through IVF? 00:24:00: Body image and pregnancy 00:26:54: Do you recommend IVF? 00:27:43: Baby's nursery 00:29:34: Where's Lulu? 00:30:02: Pregnancy cravings 00:32:41: Will you do IVF for future babies? 00:33:16: Biggest lesson learned giving up social media 00:36:42: Sharing your baby online 00:42:07: How thinking has shifted since expecting 00:43:37: Eating liver 00:44:09: How Mari's workouts have changed 00:45:19: How many kids do you want? 00:45:43: How did we find out the gender 00:47:02: Birthing plan 00:48:23: Still a firm believer in pomegranate juice and seeds? 00:48:41: Home birth? 00:49:08: Transfer success advice 00:51:06: Progesterone shots 00:52:03: Due date 00:52:05: Bloom prenatal?

Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:   02:17 Effects of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy on embryo transfer outcomes in women of advanced reproductive age with no more than three retrieved oocytes 15:30 Using National IVF Registries to Validate Clinical Outcomes Following IVF Covered by Health Insurance  29:38 Impact of corpus luteum number on maternal pregnancy and birth outcomes: the Rotterdam Periconception Cohort 39:15 Systematic review and Meta-analysis of the impact of the re-freezing and re-biopsy embryos on reproductive outcomes in patients undergoing freeze-thaw embryo transfer   50:20 A blastocyst's implantation potential is linked to its originating oocyte cohort's blastulation rate: evidence for a cohort effect 01:02:56 Linzagolix rapidly reduces heavy menstrual bleeding in women with uterine fibroids: An analysis of the PRIMROSE 1 & 2 trials  View Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/

Dr. Meivys Garcia is joining me on the podcast today! She is an amazing Canadian fertility doctor, and she's guiding us through her approach to fertility care when a frozen embryo transfer doesn't work. She will describe every step, one at a time. We will also get personal. Knowing the heartbreak of having failed embryo transfers during her own fertility journey, Dr. Garcia knows all too well what it is like to be a fertility patient. She's going to share her journey and share her wisdom based on her experience as a patient and as a fertility expert. I'm going to be honest and open about this; one of the hardest parts of walking the fertility journey with patients is when we have loss. Whether that be the loss of a pregnancy or the loss of a frozen embryo, it's heart wrenching for me, and for the patient. Today's podcast episode will be about holding space for loss, and how to move on when you've had difficult news. It's about what you can learn from the unfortunate events. It's also about the hope and courage it takes to be a fertility patient, and the admiration that Dr. Garcia and I have for every patient we've worked with. Tune in to this conversation on Dr. Aimee's website. Find Dr. Meivys Garcia by clicking here. Would you like to learn about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, July 16th, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Send us a textIn this Maladjusted Misfits favorite episode; Frank Jr. wants to stuff Phoebe's uterus with a gumball machine amount of embryos. Rachel's farm bird bloodlust sends her and Monica into a game of gambling and trivia against Chandler and Joey where the stakes are raised higher and higher. Ross officiates. The One to Follow Misfits on Facebook: The One Where We Talk About FriendsThe One to Visit Misfits on Instagram: The One Where We Talk About FriendsThe One to Email The Misfits: themaladjustedmisfits@gmail.comBuzzSprout- Subscription: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250163/supportTeePublic shop: http://tee.pub/lic/NvrkWcFWyI8 Support the show

Stephanie Gray Connors is an international speaker and author of On IVF, known for addressing complex bioethical issues like infertility, abortion, and assisted suicide. She has given over 1,000 presentations across North America and internationally, including at Yale, UC Berkeley, and Google headquarters. Stephanie has debated prominent abortion advocates such as Peter Singer and Dr. Fraser Fellows, and her audiences range from medical students to global conference attendees. She has authored multiple books, been featured in hundreds of media interviews, and holds a BA in Political Science from UBC and a certification in Health Care Ethics from the NCBC.

Ep. 187: I've been holding onto this news for what feels like forever, and I'm finally ready to share—I'm pregnant. In this solo episode, I'm walking you through how I found out, the emotional whirlwind that followed, and what it's been like living with a 1% chance of success. From the embryo transfer to the first ultrasounds, I'm taking you behind the scenes of the journey so far, including what I've been doing to stay grounded through it all. If you're going through something uncertain or hoping for your own miracle, I hope this conversation makes you feel a little less alone. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari's Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast's Instagram click here! For Mari's Newsletter click here! For Pursuit Network's Instagram click here! Sponsored By: Shop non-toxic cookware at carawayhome.com/MARI or use code MARI for 10% off. Enjoy free shipping, easy returns, and a 30-day trial. Save 15% at boncharge.com with code PURSUIT and experience science-backed beauty with the Red Light Face Mask. Get better sleep, skin & hair with Blissy. Use code POWPOD for 30% off at blissy.com/POWPOD. Start your summer side hustle with Shopify. Build your brand today at shopify.com/mari—your business, your way. Sleep better with Eight Sleep's Pod 4 Ultra. Get $350 off with code POW at eightsleep.com/pow. Get $100 toward Function Health — the most advanced at-home lab testing. First 1000 only: functionhealth.com/pow Show Links: Learn more about the Pursuit Network and how to join here Build strength, balance & self-love with The EMPWR Podcast Explore peak performance & brain health on The Neuro Experience Find joy, healing & real talk on For the Healthy Hoes Support gut health, immunity, and glowing skin with Bloom Colostrum—a 3-in-1 blend of colostrum, collagen, and probiotics. Topics Discussed 00:00:09: Welcome  00:04:51: Starting a podcast network 00:06:12: Embryo transfer 00:09:44: Two week waiting period 00:16:11: Finding out I'm pregnant 00:19:38: Low hCG 00:22:21: 1% chance of viable pregnancy 00:24:06: hCG rising 00:29:48: First ultrasound 00:32:21: Graduating from IVF clinic 00:39:09: Pregnancy symptoms 00:42:32: Exercise and nutrition

Meet Katherine Jackman, the first grandmother featured on The Embryo Adoption Podcast. After remembering President Bush's 2005 "snowflake children" White House event, Katherine suggested embryo adoption to her daughter and son-in-law during their fertility struggles. Their journey brought Katherine a new grandson and even inspired her to write a new children's book explaining embryo adoption through a farming allegory! You'll be enriched as Katherine shares her unique perspective on supporting adult children through the process, the unexpected emotions of embryo loss, and the joy of welcoming her miracle grandson.  Share, rate, review, and subscribe to The Embryo Adoption Podcast wherever you get your audio.

AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Dr. Bill Croushore and Dr. Greg Schueller to discuss the upcoming AABP embryo transfer seminar. The seminar will take place at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., July 28-30, 2025. The seminar has been approved for 24 hours of continuing education in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.   This seminar will include didactic lectures to introduce concepts of embryo transfer including scheduling donors, physiology of superovulation and synchronization, non-surgical embryo collection, cryopreservation, recipient synchronization, non-surgical transfer and principles of in vitro fertilization (IVF). The group will then be provided with a demonstration of embryo collection, searching and evaluation, embryo washing, handling and freezing. This will set up participants to perform embryo collection, searching and transfer and freezing embryos on their own with donor cows.  This course will prepare the novice practitioner to be able to go home and immediately incorporate embryo transfer into their practice. This will provide a new service to their clients or enable practitioners who are performing embryo transfer to brush up on these skills with an expert faculty. Each participant will perform the procedures from start to finish with the faculty providing assistance, feedback and instruction. AABP member veterinarians are welcome to register for this seminar. Participants are provided with a one-year complimentary membership in the American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) and one free registration to the AETA annual conference as part of their registration fee.  To find out more and register for the course, visit this page. To donate to the Edwin Robertson Memorial Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance to AABP students seeking advanced reproductive training, visit this donation page.   

Join us for a special episode of F&S On Air: an interview discussing the seminal article, "Target trial emulation of preconception serum vitamin D status on fertility outcomes: a couples-based approach." Host Micah Hill interviews authors Julia DiTosto and Sunni Mumford. Read the article:  https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(24)01963-0/fulltext View Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/

A newly available kind of genetic testing, called polygenic embryo screening, promises to screen for conditions that can include cancer, obesity, autism, bipolar disorder, even celiac disease. These conditions are informed by many genetic variants and environmental factors - so companies like Orchid and Heliospect assign risk scores to each embryo for a given condition. These tests are expensive, only available through IVF, and some researchers question how these risk scores are calculated. But what would it mean culturally if more people tried to screen out some of these conditions? And how does this connect to societal ideas about whose lives are meaningful? Brittany gets into it with Vardit Ravitsky, senior lecturer at Harvard Medical School and president of the Hastings Center, a non-partisan bioethics research center, and Katie Hasson, associate director of the Center for Genetics and Society, a nonprofit public affairs organization that advocates for responsible use of genetic technology.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Send us a textIn this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explores one of the most common emotional pitfalls in IVF: the heartbreak of a failed transfer using your top-graded embryo. Using a relatable medical school analogy, he explains why even “average” embryos can still lead to pregnancy—and why the term “best” isn't a guarantee of success. Learn how embryo grading works, what research says about implantation rates with AA vs. BB embryos, and how uterine factors, thaw survival, and plain old chance can affect outcomes. If you've ever felt hopeless after a failed transfer, this episode will help you reframe your expectations and rediscover your hope.Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Stay connected with us for updates and fertility tips – follow us on Facebook. For more resources and information, visit our website at www.NewDirectionFertility.com. Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at TBFT@NewDirectionFertility.com. Join us next Tuesday for more discussions on fertility, where we blend medical expertise with a touch of humor to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Until then, keep the conversation going and remember: understanding your fertility is a journey we're on together.

Sara and Brady's journey began with male-factor infertility and quickly became more complex after Sara was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve. Their first round of IVF resulted in only one viable embryo, which led to a miscarriage. They continued to search for answers—including traveling to Barbados for a second IVF attempt. Eventually, they turned to embryo adoption and were able to get pregnant with the first donor embryo transfer. They are sharing their story to bring hope and encouragement to others navigating infertility.

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In this powerful and informative episode of Fertility Village Live, Hosts Sarah and Caley take a compassionate and comprehensive look at embryo adoption and donation—a path to parenthood that is still unfamiliar to many but filled with hope, possibility, and connection.They are joined by Beginnings Family Services, a Canadian agency supporting adoption and embryo donation and explore what this process truly looks like from both sides. These professionals help demystify the logistics, emotional landscape, and legal aspects of embryo adoption, offering clarity and support to anyone considering this journey.We also hear firsthand from two individuals with lived experience in embryo adoption. Their stories bring heart and honesty to the conversation, shedding light on the realities, the joys, and the nuances of receiving or donating embryos.This episode is for:Anyone exploring alternative paths to parenthoodThose curious about how embryo donation works in CanadaSupporters and professionals working in fertility and family-building spacesFamilies navigating infertility and looking for informed, compassionate guidanceWhether you're in the early stages of learning or ready to take the next step, this discussion offers insight, support, and solidarity.For more information or to explore embryo adoption services, visit:

Katie Herrero is a fertility patient who wants everyone to be more informed about PGT-A. She has started a petition on change.org. I'm honored to have her join me today to share her journey and her petition with us.⁠ ⁠ In today's show, Katie and I are talking about why she started this petition, what information she wishes doctors would share with their patients about their embryos, and what info you need to know as a patient before and after you do PGT-A.⁠ ⁠ Thank you for coming on the show, Katie! This is information I want everyone doing PGT-A to know.⁠   Listen on Dr. Aimee's website   Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Get Dr. Aimee's brand new Conception Kit here. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

In this episode, Prof. Chapman unpacks one of IVF's most complex questions: what happens to the embryos that go unused? From indefinite storage and emotional hesitations to donation and ethical debates, we explore the hidden dilemmas families face long after treatment ends. Explore the 'Prof. Michael Chapman - The IVF Journey' Facebook Page, your reliable destination for cutting-edge insights and guidance within the realm of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Don't miss out on the IVF Journey podcast; stay informed with the latest episode updates. Tune in for expert discussions and valuable information on navigating the intricate path of IVF.

Leftover IVF baby embryo jewelry (0:40) Christian principles for thriving with artificial intelligence with guest Christopher M. Reilly on Trending with Timmerie. (27:27) Resources mentioned: Scandinavia research – couples likely to divorce after failed IVF attempt https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.12317/abstract;jsessionid=15C5E2D0FEEDCE75FDF9374F26F76BD3.f03t02 Infertility Episodes with Dr. Caldwell: https://relevantradio.com/?s=Susan+Caldwell Why Catholics should leave the WHO https://relevantradio.com/2025/01/why-catholics-should-leave-the-who/ NaPro Telemedicine https://naturalwomanhood.org/find-a-doctor/telehealth/ Shiloh - A Post-IVF Ministry https://www.shilohivf.com/about Emily Chapman – Healing when you can’t have children adoption? https://relevantradio.com/2023/10/healing-when-you-cant-have-children/ Christopher M. Reilly https://christophermreilly.com/ Contemporary Bioethics: Catholic Wisdom for a Confused Culture https://www.ncbcenter.org/store/contemporary-bioethics-catholic-wisdom-for-a-confused-culture

In this episode of From First Period to Last Period, Shea shares her harrowing experience with ⁠hyperemesis gravidarum⁠ — a severe and often misunderstood form of morning sickness that made her pregnancy nearly unbearable.⁠Dr. Jenna Kahn⁠ also shares some big personal news: she's in the process of freezing her embryos. She takes us behind the scenes of the emotional and medical steps involved, and what this decision means for her future fertility.Noticed ⁠mid-cycle spotting⁠ and unsure what it means? We break down the possible causes — from harmless hormonal changes to signs you shouldn't ignore — and when it's time to call your doctor.And in a glimpse at the future of reproductive health, we explore how ⁠menstrual blood⁠ could become a powerful diagnostic tool. Meet the companies leading this innovation and learn how their work could revolutionize early detection and care.Hit play now on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, or wherever you listen.

Take a sneak peak at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:   4:08 Classification system of human ovarian follicle morphology: recommendations of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - sponsored ovarian nomenclature workshop  12:32 Impact of Prednisone on Vasectomy Reversal Outcomes (iPRED Study): Results from a Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial 21:38 Triggering oocyte maturation in IVF treatment in normal responders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis 33:57 Parental Balanced Translocation Carriers do not have Decreased Usable Blastulation Rates or Live Birth Rates Compared to Infertile Controls  45:28 A re-look at the relevance of TSH and thyroid autoimmunity for pregnancy outcomes: Analyses of RCT data from PPCOS II and AMIGOS View Fertility and Sterility May 2025, Volume 123, Issue 5:  https://www.fertstert.org/issue/S0015-0282(25)X0004-2 View Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/

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Scared? Got Questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod! What's going down in abobo town this week? Lizz and Moji gotchu and are reminding everyone to HOLD THE APPLAUSE – Yes, Trump's DOJ just asked to dismiss a lawsuit aiming to restrict mifepristone access, but nope, it's not the feminist victory you think it is. Your Buzzkills break down why the anti-abortion playbook is still in full swing. OH, and Missouri voters CLEARLY said yes to abortion rights in 2024, but what's conservative lawmakers latest stunt in their obsession to undo it? Tune in for the snark, the facts, and the side-eye all of this week's trash anti-abobo news deserves. GUEST ROLL CALL!Comic and indie musician Charlene Kaye, aka the funniest punk we know, drops by to yap about her solo show, Tiger Daughter, the joy she derives from creating male tears in Guitar Center, AND her new all-female Radiohead tribute band, LABIAHEAD. Yes, you heard us right – LABIAHEAD. PLUS! The incredible Dr. Karenne Fru, an Atlanta-based OBGYN and fertility expert, is in the house to talk about the intersections of IVF and abortion care because Reproductive Justice means fighting for ALL reproductive options! Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUESTS:Dr. Karenne Fu IG: @munafertilityCharlene Kaye IG: @charlenekaye TikTok: @itscharlenekaye GUEST LINKS:Muna Fertility WebsiteSisterSongSPARK Reproductive Justice NOW Morehouse School of MedicineFind Your Legislatures at ResolveCharlene Kaye's WebsiteNYC 5/17: See Labiahead LIVE at Nublu! TICKETS: Charlene's "Tiger Daughter" TOUR NEWS DUMP:Missouri's Voters Restored Abortion Rights. Their Leaders Are Trying to Overrule Them.8-Foot Anti-abortion Statue Proposed for Texas Capitol GroundsPro-life Kelsey Grammer Reveals Ex Aborted Their Son, Calls Out Doctors Who've ‘Executed Generations'Trump Will Defend Biden's Abortion Pill Rules in Texas CaseSurvey of the Public's Awareness of “Fetal Personhood” and Messaging Against ItThe Fight Over IVF in Alabama Isn't Over EPISODE LINKS:ADOPT-A-CLINIC AMAZON WISHLIST: Potomac Family Planning - Hillcrest ClinicTICKETS 5/30: Genital Panic With Cindy Lawson & Quatro in Minneapolis6 DEGREES: Agatha Christie, Who Died in 1976, Will See You in ClassBUY AAF MERCH!Operation Save AbortionSIGN: Repeal the Comstock ActEMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist SHOULD I BE SCARED? Text or call us with the abortion news that is scaring you: (201) 574-7402 FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

Why does the NEDC require its adopting families to complete a home study, and what's involved? How are open adoption relationships worked out? And why do all NEDC adopters go through training/education modules? Christian Adoption Consultants Lead Social Worker & Embryo Program Coordinator Rebekah McGee answers all those questions and more in this episode of The Embryo Adoption Podcast. Plus, Rebekah shares the heart for adoption that led her to this work in the first place. Share, rate, review, and subscribe to The Embryo Adoption Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Have you thought about adopting a baby, but long for the experience of being pregnant, or want to control the intrauterine environment? Join us for this fascinating discussion about embryo donation/adoption with Dr. Craig Sweet with Embryo Donation International, Mark Mellinger with the National Embryo Donation Center, and Beth Button with the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program.In this episode, we discuss:The IVF process.Remaining embryos.Donating to another person.How to find embryos available for donation?What is the medical process of embryo donation/embryo adoption?What is the success rate of having a baby through a donated embryo? What factors influence the success rate?What percentage of donated embryos are created via donor egg or sperm?What information is available about the embryos and the donors?Can you have twins via embryo donation if that is your preference?Does it matter how long they've been frozen?Are pregnancies conceived through donated embryos considered high-risk?Are there long-term health risks for children conceived via frozen embryos?What is the legal process for embryo donation/embryo adoption? Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction AttorneysIs there a matching process? Do you have a choice regarding what embryos you receive?Do the people who donate the embryo continue to have a legal connection to the child? Do they have legal rights to see the child, contact the child, or take the child back?Openness after the birth? What is the relationship between the embryo donor and the person who receives the embryo and the child conceived? Is the contact information shared between both parties?How much does embryo donation/embryo adoption cost?What factors influence the cost?Can you use your local infertility clinic to perform the transfer?LGBTQ+ and single parentsWhat should you consider when choosing a clinic or organization to facilitate embryo donation/ adoption?How to talk with children conceived through embryo donation/embryo adoption about their conception?Support the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

Ronny Chieng jokes about picking embryos in his Netflix special, "Love To Hate It".

Earlier this year, Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova landed at Boston Logan Airport with samples of frog embryos in her luggage. Those samples cost Petrova her visa and kickstarted an asylum claim that landed her in an ICE detention facility in Louisiana. WSJ's Michelle Hackman explains that Petrova's case represents an aggressive shift in the Trump administration's stance towards immigrants with visas. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: -Trump 2.0: Trade Wars and Deportation Battles   -A New Phase in Trump's Immigration Fight  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter .  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 11:38)What Do We Owe the Embryo? Christians Must Now Face the Question of IVF and Embryo Ethics Head OnWhat Do We Owe This Cluster of Cells? by The New York Times (Anna Louie Sussman)This baby was carefully selected as an embryo. by The New York Times (Anna Louie Sussman)This vial is made to hold human embryos. by The New York Times (Anna Louie Sussman)Part II (11:38 - 17:19)From So-Called Healthcare to the Commodification of Babies: The Massive Moral Dangers Behind Embryo TechnologiesPart III (17:19 - 20:40)Is an Embryo Property or a Person? Courts are Avoiding This Massive QuestionPart IV (20:45 - 24:53)A Parable of Our Age: Blue Origin's Space StuntLauren Sanchez, Sheryl Sandberg and the Death of Celebrity Feminism by The New York Times (Jessica Grose)One Giant Stunt for Womankind by The New York Times (Amanda Hess)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Anna Louie Sussman, freelance journalist covering gender, economics, health, and reproduction, discusses her three-part series for The New York Times about human embryos, which explores the legal and ethical considerations people have to manage when they create embryos as part of the IVF process.

Dr. Michael Hanby, Associate Professor at the John Paul II Institute, joins me to discuss the ethical considerations that we, as a society, must confront regarding IVF technology. - - -  Today's Sponsor: Beam - Try Beam's best-selling Dream Powder and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/KLAVAN and use code KLAVAN at checkout.