Podcasts about Infertility

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This week, Erin and Sara are getting into all things astrology. They sit down with Jill Wintersteen, founder of Spirit Daughter to discuss intuition, the power of manifestation and more. She also shares what each sign should focus on over the next few months.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producers: Montana McBirney and Olivia GeffnerSocial Media Manager: Laura BinderAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Bobbi Brown (bobbibrown.com PROMO CODE: SARAFOSTER15)Hill House Home (hillhousehome.com PROMO CODE: FOSTERS)LMNT (drinklmnt.com/foster)Ladder (ladder.fit/foster)Resort Pass (resortpass.com/foster)Puori (puori.com/foster)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most health issues don't appear overnight. Long before a diagnosis is made, the body often provides subtle clues that something needs closer attention. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I talk with double board-certified fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford about her new book, The Fertility Formula, and why fertility and hormone health can reveal far more about your health than many people realize. We discuss: Why the menstrual cycle may be one of the clearest indicators of overall health How sleep, stress, and insulin resistance may be affecting your hormones The overlooked symptoms that may signal deeper dysfunction What many women get wrong about PCOS and hormone health Practical strategies to support fertility, reduce inflammation, and improve long-term health Health challenges don't begin when symptoms become impossible to ignore. They often start years earlier. Being able to recognize those signals is one of the most effective ways to take a proactive approach to your health. Looking for a place to start? My 10-Day Detox is designed to help reduce inflammation, reset your metabolism, and build a stronger foundation for long-term health. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health - https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers, Paleovalley, Perfect Amino, Rho, Sunlighten, and Pique. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman to save 15% off your first order today. Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your first order. Head over to rhonutrition.com and use code HYMAN to get 20% off their entire product line. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $1600 today. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman (0:00) Infertility and fertility as indicators of overall health (3:10) Welcome Natalie Crawford and reframing fertility as health optimization (5:21) Access to fertility data, proactive health, and reproductive well-being (7:25) Menstrual cycle, hormonal communication, and ovulatory dysfunction (14:39) Inflammation's role in reproductive health (19:11) Reproductive health relevance beyond fertility and early warning signs (21:13) Medical training, coping mechanisms, and personal journey with celiac disease (23:48) Self-advocacy and higher infertility rates among female physicians (25:03) Personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss (27:09) Inflammation, genetics, family history, and patient-centric care (35:38) Reducing inflammation, mitochondrial health, and top health recommendations (38:28) Sleep, stress, and their effects on fertility (47:25) Insulin resistance, diet optimization, and fertility (55:37) Environmental toxins, plastics, and hormone health (1:00:09) Unscented vs. fragrance-free products and toxin reduction (1:01:18) Fertility, aging, ovarian health, and AMH testing (1:07:38) Male fertility, sperm health, and testosterone (1:09:10) Resources for reproductive health and personalized care (1:10:16) Outro and sponsor acknowledgment

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Progesterone is one of the most important hormones for fertility, healthy ovulation, and sustaining early pregnancy, yet so many women are never taught how it actually works.In this episode, Dr. Leah and Dr. Morgan sit down with fertility nutritionist Sophia Pavia to break down the truth about low progesterone, luteal phase defects, ovulation quality, and why so many women today are struggling with hormone imbalances, infertility, and pregnancy loss.We unpack how progesterone is made, why ovulation is essential for healthy hormone balance, what “unopposed estrogen” really means, and the signs your luteal phase may need support. Sophia also explains why conventional medicine can be hesitant about progesterone supplementation, when it may be appropriate, and how nutrition, stress, blood sugar balance, and cycle tracking can help support stronger ovulation and healthier progesterone production naturally.If you're trying to conceive, navigating recurrent loss, or simply want to better understand your hormones, this episode is packed with practical education and empowering insight.00:00 Intro + Sophia Returns To The Podcast01:24 Why Low Progesterone Matters for Fertility02:34 Why So Many Women Struggle with Progesterone Today13:17 How PCOS, Endometriosis & Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Affect Progesterone15:49 How Progesterone Is Actually Made in the Body19:59 Estrogen vs Progesterone: What Balance Really Means25:49 Can You Have a Weak Ovulation?33:40 Egg Quality vs Progesterone: Which Comes First?35:24 Why Doctors Often Hesitate to Prescribe Progesterone41:59 When Progesterone Supplementation May Help46:16 Signs Your Luteal Phase Needs Support47:56 How to Support Progesterone Naturally50:42 Where to Find Sophia + Final EncouragementResources From This Episode:Sophia's Website - https://www.ttcnutritionist.com/Follow Sophia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ttc.nutritionistOther Related Episodes:Episode #31: The Power of Progesterone - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-as-a-mother/id1663942916?i=1000625679300Episode #108: Surviving a Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy with Sophia Pavia - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-as-a-mother/id1663942916?i=1000703730128Healthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at EarthleyUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHERUse code HAAM and save 10% at Fond

 Fertility Docs Uncensored Today's episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored is hosted by Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center, and Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center. In this episode, Understanding Decreased Ovarian Reserve, the doctors take a deep dive into what decreased ovarian reserve means and how it can impact fertility treatment and family-building decisions. The episode begins with a discussion of how ovarian reserve is evaluated and why several different tests are used together to provide a more complete picture. The docs explain the roles of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol levels, anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), and antral follicle count (AFC), and how these factors interact in assessing a woman's remaining egg supply. The hosts then define decreased ovarian reserve and discuss factors that may increase a woman's risk, including smoking, prior chemotherapy exposure, and inherited conditions such as Fragile X premutation's. The conversation also focuses on treatment options and why fertility specialists often recommend a more proactive approach for patients with decreased ovarian reserve. The doctors explain that a lower egg count does not always mean poor egg quality, particularly in younger women, but it can mean that time is an important factor. They review treatment strategies ranging from ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (IUI) to in vitro fertilization (IVF), and discuss realistic expectations for IVF outcomes. While patients with decreased ovarian reserve may produce fewer eggs during treatment, many can still achieve successful pregnancies with appropriate care and individualized treatment plans. This episode is sponsored by IVF Florida. 

As Christians, we need to stay informed about the rapidly changing world of fertility treatments, genetic testing, and IVF before making decisions or forming opinions. Join C.L. as we explore the powerful story behind the Boozer family, wrestle with difficult questions about life, embryos, technology, and God's will, and seek biblical wisdom for navigating one of the most important ethical conversations of our time.

In this episode of SheMD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. A sit down with Hannah Brown to unpack her long and complex health journey with PMOS, fertility challenges, and a recently discovered uterine septum.Hannah shares how years of irregular periods, cystic acne, weight fluctuations, and anxiety were repeatedly overlooked before she finally received a clear diagnosis. She opens up about navigating public life while silently struggling with her health, and how getting the right medical support completely changed her trajectory.Dr. A breaks down the science behind PMOS, insulin resistance, and hormone disruption, explaining how metabolic health impacts ovulation, fertility, and long-term well-being. The conversation also explores uterine anomalies, surgical treatment options, and why early diagnosis is critical for reproductive health.The episode also highlights Hannah's mental health journey, including therapy and EMDR, and how addressing trauma and inflammation helped her rebuild both her physical and emotional health.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PMOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.SponsorsSera: To learn more you can visit PreTRM.com.Talk with your provider about whether the PreTRM Test might be right for you.Midi: Ready to feel your best and write your second act script? Visit JoinMidi.com today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. 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She first gained national recognition as a contestant on The Bachelor before starring in The Bachelorette, winning Dancing with the Stars, and later competing on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.In addition to her television career, Hannah is a New York Times bestselling author. Her books include the memoir God Bless This Mess and the romance novels Mistakes We Never Made, The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain, and Reasons to Be Loved by You.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The words doctors use during fertility care can wound the patient sitting across the desk. "Failed cycle." "Poor responder." "Ovarian failure." For a woman already carrying the grief of a child she has never had, those words can feel like nails in a coffin. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, a fertility specialist, argues that infertility grief is compounded by cultural stigma and by clinical language medicine rarely audits. This episode is based on her article "The emotional impact of infertility is grief unspoken," published on KevinMD. You will hear why up to 40 to 50 percent of infertility cases involve a male factor, why the team-based script ("do it for your partner") often gets a resistant husband to agree to testing, what social media hides about donor eggs and late-in-life pregnancies, why no supplement can reverse the biological aging of eggs, and why being culturally nosy is one of the most useful clinical skills a fertility doctor can develop. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

What if healing involves more than just the physical body?In this fascinating conversation, Dee welcomes back Gail Lynn, creator of the Harmonic Egg®, to discuss the powerful connection between energy, frequency, and overall wellness. Gail shares exciting updates about the newly launched Harmonic Egg® app and how it helps individuals continue supporting their healing journey beyond their sessions.Together, Dee and Gail explore how stress, emotions, environment, and energetic patterns may influence our health and vitality. They discuss the growing interest in frequency-based wellness technologies, the importance of creating space for the body to heal, and why so many people are looking beyond conventional approaches to support their well-being.In this episode, you'll learn:✨ The role of energy and frequency in wellness✨ How chronic stress impacts healing✨ The benefits of creating a restorative healing environment✨ Details about the new Harmonic Egg® app✨ Why many people are exploring complementary approaches to health and vitalityWhether you're curious about energy medicine, personal growth, stress reduction, or innovative wellness technologies, this conversation will expand your perspective on what healing can look like.Learn more about the Harmonic Egg® and the new app at:

Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when you've prayed faithfully, trusted wholeheartedly, and the answer still hasn't come?In this heartfelt episode of God-Sized Stories, Patricia Holbrook welcomes author, speaker, and ministry leader Lauren Gaskill for an honest conversation about infertility, chronic illness, unanswered prayers, and learning to trust God in the waiting.Years ago, Patricia met Lauren during one of the most difficult seasons of her life. Struggling with health challenges and longing to become a mother, Lauren wrestled with questions many believers quietly carry: God, where are You? How long will this last? Can I keep hoping when my heart is tired?Today, Lauren is the mother of two beautiful boys and the author of Until the Miracle Comes: Finding Victory in a Faith That Won't Quit. In this encouraging conversation, she shares how God met her in the uncertainty and strengthened her faith through seasons she never would have chosen.In this episode, you'll discover:• How to remain faithful when prayers seem unanswered• Why waiting seasons don't mean God has forgotten you• What it means to cultivate a faith that won't quit• Encouragement for women navigating infertility, chronic illness, or delayed dreams• How God can bring purpose and intimacy even before the miracle arrivesIf you've ever wondered whether God still sees you in the waiting, this episode offers both honesty and hope.Lauren's new book, Until the Miracle Comes, provides biblical encouragement and practical wisdom for anyone learning to trust God through life's most uncertain seasons.If this conversation encouraged you, would you take a moment to subscribe, follow the podcast, and leave a review? Your support helps us continue sharing stories that point others to God's faithfulness.You'll find links to Lauren's book, resources, the book giveaway and the accompanying blog post HERE:Book giveaway: If a giveaway is associated with this episode, visit the blog for details on how to enter.Support the showClick on the link above to support us and help keep this show going!Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube 

Send us Fan MailWe're back after a little mid-year break and kicking things off with a life update episode.Content warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage.Laura shares where she's been at on her TTC journey and opens up about a recent miscarriage. Aimee also shares her own experience with miscarriage from a few years ago.We also chat about how different life looks for Aimee these days - seven months on from her separation, living on her own, and in a completely different headspace to where she was at the end of last year.Support the show@homebirthstoriesaustralia Support the show by buying us a coffee! Please be advised that this podcast may contain explicit language. Listener discretion is advised.The information, statistics, and research presented in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. All information discussed can be found online and is provided in the links in the show notes. It is always recommended to conduct your own research and make informed decisions. We advise you to discuss any topics or concerns with your healthcare provider. While we strive to incorporate the most up-to-date research in our episodes, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information discussed on the show. 

FemTech is a big industry but how helpful is it to "the little people" especially those trying to conceive? We talked with NaProTechnology trained PA, Naomi Davis, from Vivify Fertility & Health, about how she's seen FEMTECH support and restrict women trying to grow their families. She lays out the major types of FemTech devices, some pros and cons, and her best advice for those trying to conceive. We live in a technology-driven age, which means we have to be EDUCATED about what helps us vs what doesn't.I'm thrilled that Naomi came on the show today because she is a part of The Fertile Hive, an online community led by NaProTechnology-trained medical professionals who want to provide support, encouragement, and education to those struggling to conceive. The Fertile Hive is one of our partners during the book launch of Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness which means that if you pre-order the book before July 7th, you'll get free access to an exclusive webinar from the Fertile Hive team! EVERY pre-order qualifies you to attend and learn about resources for education and empowerment when trying to conceive. Pre-order the book wherever you buy your books (Amazon, Christianbook, B&N, Bookshop) and then register here: https://www.wovenfertility.com/pre-order-woven-well.The Fertile Hive is an educational community led by Dr. Kristina Pakiz and Naomi Davis, PA-C, offering expert guidance and sisterly support for women navigating infertility. Together, we cut through the noise to create clarity, confidence, and hope on the fertility journey.GUEST BIO: Naomi Davis is a board-certified physician assistant dedicated to providing holistic women's healthcare that honors the body's natural design. Inspired by her own experience with irregular cycles and PCOS, she practices NaProTechnology under the mentorship of Kristina Pakiz, integrating nutrition, exercise, and evidence-based medicine to help women find answers for pain, irregular cycles, infertility, and menopause-related concerns. Naomi trained at the St. Paul VI Institute and University of Nebraska Medical Center, and lives in Omaha with her husband and three children, where she enjoys sourdough baking and spending time outside.NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.RELATED EPISODE:Ep. 219: Practical Use of Mira Hormone Monitor with Fertility Awareness Methods Send Us a Text!Support the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...

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This week, Simon joins Erin and Sara to recap their Nashville trip. They discuss the Favorite Daughter store opening, Simon's Nashville life, CMA Fest, and more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producers: Montana McBirney and Olivia GeffnerSocial Media Manager: Laura BinderAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Bon Charge (boncharge.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)Boll & Branch (bollandbranch.com/foster15)Polymarket (use code FOSTER on the app)Fatty15 (fatty15.com/foster)Draft Kings (use code FOSTER on the app)Ritual (ritual.com/foster)Jolie (jolieskinco.com/foster)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Infertility can be isolating, but sharing the story can help people feel less alone. In this episode of Fertility Forward, Rena and Dara sit down with Erin Bulcao, a wife, mother of three, and content creator. In their conversation, Erin shares how she discovered she was not ovulating in her twenties, the steps to getting pregnant with triplets after intrauterine insemination (IUI), making the difficult decision to have a medical reduction, and later going through years of failed transfers and miscarriage before welcoming her youngest daughter. She also talks about her marriage, therapy, friendship, and the pressure of trying to live normally while going through fertility treatment. They also delve into how infertility can affect relationships, why support looks different for everyone, and how honest conversations can create connection. Hear about Erin's current content around motherhood, women's health, perimenopause, and normalizing the conversations many people are still afraid to have. Tune in for insights into navigating infertility, resilience, friendship, and the value of being open about the hard parts of life with Erin Bulcao. 

"What if the 'no' you've been mourning was actually a shield of protection?" In this week's episode of the Sisters in Loss podcast, we sit down with Angie Booker—an incredibly gifted writer, marketing strategist, and public advocate for infertility whose work masterfully bridges professional storytelling with raw, lived experience. Angie's path to motherhood began nearly a decade ago and was defined by years of silent unraveling. She navigated the heartbreak of infertility, failed IVF cycles, and the heavy grief of a life she imagined slowly slipping away. But then, her story took an unexpected and life-altering turn. A delayed medical diagnosis revealed that pregnancy would have been highly unsafe for Angie. Suddenly, the "no" she had spent years grieving took on a completely different shape. She began to see that her closed womb was not a failure, but a form of divine protection. Angie eventually became a mother through the beautiful, grounding path of adoption. Today, she speaks out to help other women and families not just survive infertility, but make sense of it. She shares how she learned to live inside a story that held both heartbreak and grace, and how she allowed motherhood to expand her heart, rather than letting it be defined by how she got there. In this episode, we discuss: Angie's decade-long journey navigating infertility, failed IVF, and the silent grief of waiting. How a delayed medical diagnosis reframed her perspective on infertility as a form of physical protection. The transition from mourning a biological story to finding grounding joy in adoption. Integrating faith and identity when your life's script goes completely off-course. The resources that kept her anchored, including Therapy for Black Girls, Fertility Ain't Fair, and the books that guided her adoption journey. Angie's story is a powerful, comforting reminder for anyone sitting in a season of waiting or dealing with a closed door. It reminds us that our stories can be beautiful, even when they don't look the way we planned. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store or  ​Bookshop.org for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook

#surrogacy #ivf #surrogatePregnantish's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pregnantish?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Infertility gets labeled “medical” and quietly filed away, but it rarely stays contained. It shows up in your relationship, your finances, your body image, your faith, your friendships, and the way you picture the future. We sit down with relationships author Andrea Surtash, the founder of Pregnantish, to talk about what happens when the old script “first comes love, then baby” stops working and you still want a family more than anything.Andrea shares how she pitched infertility stories to major TV producers and kept hearing the same response: it's too niche. So she built her own platform, anchored in fact-checked fertility education and premium storytelling, and a single vulnerable Facebook post about IVF shots, bruises, and heartbreak sparked the kind of viral response that proved the audience was always there. We unpack why telling the truth out loud helps people find care, build community, and stop feeling like they're in a secret society.We also connect the dots to gestational surrogacy and the stigma that intended parents and surrogates fight every day, including the harmful “transactional” narrative that ignores what surrogacy really looks like in healthy, ethical arrangements. Then Andrea introduces the World Fertility Project, a global movement inviting people to take a free pledge to break the taboo of infertility, plus Fertility Curious, live events designed for anyone who wants fertility testing and reproductive health info before they're in crisis.Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find honest conversations about infertility, IVF, egg freezing, and surrogacy.Website: pregnantish Magazine | Infertility, IVF, Fertility Treatments & MoreSend us Fan Mailhttps://stopsitsurrogate.com

Let's talk about the mom club.When you are struggling to get pregnant, it feels like people keep getting into the “mom club.” It's annoying. All they do is talk about mom club stuff. It feels like every conversation is about what it's like being a mom. It hurts to hear it. It's overwhelming to be around.You want to be in the mom club, but you are annoyed with the mom club. You want to be a mom, and you're overwhelmed by the people who are moms.The mom club brings up a lot of feelings. Let's talk about those feelings!⭐️ Suggest a partner!We partner with fertility clinics, hospitals, therapy centers, and anyone who serves the infertility community. https://form.typeform.com/to/Q7ht8QsV⭐️ Help us change how the world sees infertility!Join a monthly giving club, support the show, and raise awareness about infertility and mental health. https://www.uniquelyknitted.org/uniquely-committed❤️ This podcast is produced by Uniquely Knitted.Uniquely Knitted exists to transform the experience of infertility. Our mission is to heal the traumas of infertility, miscarriage, and loss, and to end the isolation that comes with struggling to conceive. We achieve this by providing innovative, evidence-based preventative mental health support to those fighting to grow their families.Discover more at https://www.uniquelyknitted.org/Support the show

 Fertility Docs Uncensored Today's episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored is hosted by Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center, and Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amy Harris, reproductive endocrinologist at Shady Grove Fertility in Colorado Springs, for a listener-question episode focused on the uterus and endometrium. In this episode, we tackle some of the most common and challenging questions surrounding the uterine lining and embryo transfer. Dr. Amy Harris joins us to discuss what she would do for a patient with fluid in the endometrial cavity, including possible causes, recommended evaluation, and treatment options. We review why fluid often resolves after progesterone exposure, when aspiration before embryo transfer may be considered, and how different stimulation protocols can impact outcomes. We discuss recurrent implantation failure after the transfer of multiple euploid embryos in the setting of a thin endometrium. We discuss potential causes of a thinning uterine lining, including hormonal abnormalities, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and Asherman syndrome. Strategies such as changing endometrial preparation protocols, reassessing thyroid and prolactin levels, and allowing the uterus time to recover without medication exposure. We review treatment options for uterine scar tissue and discuss whether programmed or modified natural frozen embryo transfer cycles may offer advantages in specific situations. Finally, we address the question of transferring two embryos at once after a prior cesarean delivery. We discuss the risks of twins and higher-order multiple pregnancies, including prematurity, neonatal intensive care admissions, pregnancy complications, and the emotional and financial impact on families. We also explore whether vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) may be an option for some patients planning future pregnancies. Can fluid in the uterus prevent embryo implantation? What causes a thin endometrial lining? How is Asherman syndrome treated? Should patients choose a programmed or modified natural transfer cycle? Is transferring two embryos ever worth the risk? Join us as we answer these important listener questions. This podcast was sponsored by US Fertility. 

Have you been told that everything looks normal, yet you're still not pregnant and no one can explain why?If you're a woman who has done everything right, tracked your cycle, completed fertility testing, followed medical advice, and still hasn't conceived—this episode is for you.In this episode, you'll learn...-Why unexplained infertility is often a limitation of the testing system rather than proof that nothing is wrong.-The hidden fertility factors that standard workups frequently miss, including thyroid dysfunction, progesterone imbalances, gut health issues, inflammation, stress hormones, and immune-related concerns.-How a root-cause approach can help uncover personalized answers and create a clearer path toward conception and pregnancy success.Listen now to learn where conventional fertility testing stops, uncover the hidden factors that may be affecting your fertility, and gain a clearer roadmap toward growing your family.

WE'RE BACK! omg i'm sorry y'all, life has been lifing! The book launched, my living son turned 3, we are showing our house to sell it, we are trying to expand out family, and i'm just living the grief dream! But I accidentally put the podcast aside, and I didn't even mean to...But it's back and it's not going anywhere!... My grief has changed because my life has changed and now at the 4.5 year mark, I want to talk about how normal life is with pain and joy at the same time. So this episode is about healing and how it's NOT a betrayal to our babies. It's so freakin hard you guys, like, the first year is suffocating and all we can do is survive, then we kind of come up for air and decide we want to try healing from this (which by the way, for me means, living and functioning happily with grief by my side always). How do we do that? Well that's the journey! I decided that I wanted to make Brody proud and live a life worth living. So I'm rebuilding and creating a life I love again. Healing is where it's at and that includes little joys, my family, friends, my mental health, creating a beautiful home, and a life I'm proud of. Coming with me?? I hope so! :) If you are new to Loss Life, please start the pod from the beginning. That is where I talk deep in the beginning of this journey and where it might resonate the most  MY BOOK, Stillbirth Survival is now on AMAZON! Buy it HERE ************************************* This Podcast is brought to you by LossLink.com. Find your loss posse in our are or internationally! Join this private, membership based community today. NOTE: I am not a doctor or a therapist. This podcast is not in place of therapy. The views of my guests are not always reflective of my own.  I am just a real life loss mom describing her experiences with life after loss. These are my experiences, and I'm putting it out there so you feel less alone. Always do your own research and make informed decisions! For more REAL TALK about stillbirth and grief, hit subscribe to be notified when another episode drops! Find me here: Instagram @thekatherinelazar Youtube: @thekatherinelazar Website: www.katherinelazar.com Local to Atlanta: https://www.northsidepnl.com/    

There are 30 million romance readers in the United States and 50% of them read a book a day—but romance has often been overlooked in publishing. Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo, co-founders of 831 Stories, met as college students at the University of Chicago and are now on a mission to build the Marvel of romance. In this episode they speak with Sara and Phil, who invested in their vision, about building a subscription model, growing community events, and signing a “First Look” deal with Hulu. They also get candid about the work required to run a business with your best friend, how they've learned to ignore bad investor advice, and why books are just the beginning. Watch this episode on YouTube. // MORE FROM 831 STORIES // Learn more about 831 Stories and purchase their books by heading to 831stories.com. Give yourself some love and use the code OVERSUBSCRIBED for 15% off your order. Follow them on Instagram @831stories, on TikTok @831storieshq, and on Substack 831stories.substack.com. // SPONSORS // Quo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/FOSTER. Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/FOSTER, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Skims: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Hill House: Visit hillhousehome.com and use code fosters at checkout for 20% off your first purchase of $150 or more.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, Sarah sits down with crowd favorites Erin and Stephen Mitchell from Couples Counseling for Parents to discuss how trying to conceive, infertility, and pregnancy loss affect relationships. From self-blame to communication breakdown, this honest conversation explores navigating this incredibly difficult journey and having hard conversations with yourself and your partner. Erin and Stephen are the cofounders of Couples Counseling for Parents, a company focused on providing access to research-informed, psychologically sound online education for couples. Both have a clinical education—Stephen, a PhD in medical family therapy, and Erin, a master's degree in counseling psychology—and they have a combined 23 years of experience providing counseling and education. They have been married for 16 years and have three kids.Connect with Erin and Stephen!Instagram: @couples.counseling.for.parentsWebsite: couplescounselingforparents.com/Follow Previa Alliance!Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videosPrevia Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and videosKeep the questions coming by sending them to info@previaalliance.com or DM us on Instagram!

What if your fertility journey isn't your whole story?In this episode, I'm joined by Speaker, Storytelling Coach, and author Alex Street for a conversation that completely reframes how we think about struggle, healing, identity, and transformation.Alex believes that your story is your superpower—and together we explore what it means to move beyond defining ourselves by one painful chapter and instead begin seeing our lives through the lens of growth, meaning, and possibility.This conversation felt especially powerful because while Alex doesn't come from the fertility world, his work helping people uncover and own their story connects deeply to what so many women navigating IVF and infertility experience.We talk about how our hardest moments do not become our identity.Instead, they become part of something bigger.If you've ever felt consumed by waiting, grief, uncertainty, or the pressure of fertility treatments, this episode offers a different perspective: your story is not the struggle itself—it's the transformation happening through it.Inside this episode, we explore:✨ Why your story is more than your fertility journey✨ How to move from confusion toward clarity✨ Why transformation matters more than timelines✨ The difference between honoring pain vs. becoming consumed by it✨ How storytelling can support healing and identity shifts✨ Journaling prompts to reconnect with yourself✨ Finding peace and possibility even in difficult seasons✨ Why your story is first for YOU before anyone elseOne of my favorite reminders from Alex:“Your story isn't the moment. Your story is the transformation.”If you're walking through IVF, infertility, grief, waiting, or simply becoming someone new through life's unexpected turns—I hope this conversation reminds you that this chapter is not your whole book.CONNECT WITH ALEX STREETWebsite: AlexStreet.caInstagram: @alexstreetcaBook: StoryArcCONNECT with Lisa & get IVF COACHING SUPPORTDownload IVF Mindset Shift Guide  https://ivfmanifestingamiracle.myflodesk.comBOOK a complimentary DISCOVERY CALL BOOK: ‘HOLD ON, BABY! A Soulful Guide to Navigating the Ups & Downs of Infertility & IVF.'INSTAGRAMWATCH on YOUTUBELISTEN to the PODCAST on Apple and Spotify:**Please Rate the show & Subscribe! THANK YOU so much for your Reviews of the podcast!Music Credit (Closing Song) by Sam Costigan. Follow her on Spotify and IG 

Could your brain fog, forgetfulness, overwhelm, and difficulty focusing be related to ADHD, hormonal changes, or both?In this episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones, Dee sits down with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Danielle Cogliano to discuss why so many women are questioning ADHD for the first time during perimenopause and midlife.Danielle shares how declining estrogen can impact dopamine, serotonin, focus, mood, executive function, and emotional resilience. Together, Dee Davidson, FDNP and Danielle explore the overlap between ADHD symptoms, hormone fluctuations, anxiety, stress, and burnout, helping women better understand what's really happening beneath the surface.In this episode, you'll learn:✨ Why many women are not diagnosed with ADHD until adulthood✨ The surprising overlap between ADHD and perimenopause symptoms✨ How hormonal changes affect focus, motivation, mood, and memory✨ Why so many women feel overwhelmed during midlife✨ The role of sleep, nutrition, stress, and lifestyle in mental health✨ How to know when it's time to seek professional supportThis is an empowering conversation for any woman who has ever wondered, "Why does everything suddenly feel so much harder?"About Danielle CoglianoDanielle Cogliano is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in psychiatry. Through her practice, Northeast Women's Psychiatry, she specializes in women's mental health and takes a whole-body, integrative approach to treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, hormonal mood changes, and mental wellness across the lifespan.Learn more at:www.northeastwomenspsychiatry.comConnect with Dee Davidson:https://www.confidentlyloveyourself.comJoin the Confidently Healthy Collective supportive online community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/confidentlyhealthycollectiveMedical DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or mental health condition. Always consult your physician, psychiatrist, therapist, or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your medications, supplements, diet, lifestyle, or treatment plan. The information shared is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.

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If you thought your life would look differently by now since you started along the path of trying to conceive, this episode is for you.Maybe you thought you'd already be pregnant … you imagined you'd have your baby in your arms… you never suspected things would be this hard.But instead, here you are …tracking, waiting, hoping, trying… navigating something that feels so uncertain and completely out of your control.And what doesn't get spoken about enough… is the grief that comes with that.Because this isn't just about getting pregnant. It's about the heartbreak of realising your life isn't unfolding in the way you expected.It's grieving timelines, milestones, versions of yourself, the comparison to so many of your friends around you. Moments you thought you'd already be living.And the hardest part? It can feel like a grief you're not even “allowed” to have… because nothing has technically been lost.But today, I want to give that feeling a voice.We're going to talk about how to process the timeline you thought you'd have… how to hold both grief and hope at the same time… and how to come back into trust, even when things feel impossible.By the time you finish listening, you'll find out:Why it's ok to grieve that your life looks different to what you expectedHow to let go of the timeline of "this has to happen NOW"How to find peace in the waitingThanks for being here on Your Journey to Fertility! When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @jen.elementpilatesyoga If you're trying to conceive, I have lots of resources to support you:To grab a copy of my Free Fertility Yoga Guide, click here:To jump inside the Secret Fertility Shift private podcast series, click here:To learn more about In Your Element - The Fertility Yoga Experience click here and start using so many of the practices I speak about for yourself.This program is a guided way to: Sync with your cycle & synchronize your hormonesIncrease success rates through proven, scientific methodsRegulate your nervous system & make every part of this journey feel easier

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Holly Townsend knows firsthand what it feels like to grieve alone — miscarriage, years of infertility, and the silence of people who just didn't know what to say. Many embryo adoption families can relate. In this episode, she shares how turning to Scripture became her anchor, and how that journey led her to write God's Guidance in Grief, a Bible study for women navigating pregnancy loss and infertility. She also opens up about IVF, embryo donation, and the daughter born to her on Mother's Day weekend. 

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Listen to this episode if you want to feel better in your body without giving up the food you love. Erin and Sara sit down with Jessie Inchauspé, aka the Glucose Goddess. They discuss the surprising connection between blood sugar, mood, anxiety, energy, aging, and mental health. She also shares the foods to prioritize in pregnancy, simple hacks so that you can enjoy sugar without the crash, and more. Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producers: Montana McBirney and Olivia GeffnerSocial Media Manager: Laura BinderAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Skims (Skims.com)Needed (thisisneeded.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)LMNT (drinklmnt.com/foster)Puori (puori.com/foster PROMO CODE: FOSTER)ResortPass (resortpass.com/foster)Unreal Snacks (unrealsnacks.com/foster)Avocado Mattress (avocadogreenmattress.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Struggling with fertility issues? Not sure where to start? Then this episode is for you! I've noticed women more than ever before, are struggling with infertility. Even though our lifestyle and food choices have changed dramatically, there could be another reason. I'll explain this right here, in this episode with someone I fully trust.  I caught up with my dear friend and sister, Dr. Katie Rose who is a licensed naturopathic physician and fertility coach. Dr. Katie has helped hundreds of women through her unique 3 step ethos to support the body, mind and spirit to conceive despite years of unexplained infertility. In this episode we explore: 

Send us Fan MailFertility advice can be wrong even when the person giving it meant well. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explores how reassurance, incomplete evaluations, and well-intentioned attempts to “save money” can sometimes delay the fertility care patients actually need.This episode looks at the emotional stress patients feel when they realize they may have lost time, the difference between bad intentions and bad outcomes, and why advice like “just keep trying,” “your labs are normal,” or “at least you can get pregnant” can sometimes miss the bigger picture.Dr. Amols also discusses when OB/GYNs can appropriately help with fertility concerns, when referral to a fertility specialist matters, and why good advice should include a reason, a timeline, a next step, and a point where the plan changes.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.

Have you ever felt like your body is an obstacle, or that it's working against you? If so, this podcast episode is for you!Today Jillian welcomes Sister M. Emmanuel Kurtzweg, OSF, RN and teammate, Stacey, to the podcast to talk about what it means to be "fearfully and wonderfully made" (Ps 139:14). Listen to hear more about:FEMM (Fertility Education and Medical Management) and how it's different from other fertility awareness methods.Why part of Sr. Emmanuel's mission is to teach her Franciscan sisters about their fertility, and what we, as married women, can learn from that.What advice Sr. Emmanuel would give to couples who are having a hard time with fertility treatments and are discerning taking a break.It is our honor to walk with you!Links:Sr. Emmanuel's FEMM Info PageSubmit Your Intentions to the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration!

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Having trouble getting pregnant and can't figure out why? Struggling to lose weight even if you're a gym rat? The answer to both problems may be that your nervous system doesn't feel safe. And if so your body will block fertility, weight loss, and hormone balance every single time.  In this special live episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Doctor Chris Motley, along with Dr. Anis Khalaf, interviewed Dr. Kela Smith, a hormone + fertility specialist, and creator of the Hormone Puzzle and the Hormone Puzzle Podcast, and Terry Barga a restorative fitness expert and producer of Nashville Fit Magazine for a mastermind on nutrition, fitness, and how to get your body to rest, relax, repair and reproduce. Hint: over-working out and calorie deficits can leave your system feeling unsafe, leading to hormonal disruption. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your body won't conceive, lose weight, or balance hormones while it's in fight-or-flight, and the simple daily practice that shifts you out of survival mode How overexercising tanked Dr. Kayla's own fertility as a personal trainer, and how she pregnant twice, with her second child born at 40 The truth about intermittent fasting for women: it may be wreaking havoc on your hormones How joy, stress-relief, whole food and a 20 minute walk can do more than you would have thought possible. Expert opinions on the carnivore diet, seed-cycling and more ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dr. Anis Khalaf https://www.tiktok.com/@acupuncturefit https://www.youtube.com/@AcupunctureFit Find Dr. Kela Smith! https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ Listen to the Hormone Puzzle Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1p2NNHi3UtCDtLvoNg4Bvg?si=451d110f6ecf4e22 Buy Dr. Kela's Book: https://a.co/d/07dJLgNB Follow Terry Barga https://nashvillefitmagazine.com/ Music City Fit Expo — https://www.musiccityfitexpo.com/ ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/drmotley *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15

 Fertility Docs Uncensored Today's episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored is hosted by Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center, and Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center, welcomes Rosanne Austin, founder of the Fearlessly Fertile Podcast and creator of the Fearlessly Fertile Method. In this episode, Rosanne discusses how stress, fear, shame, perfectionism, and negative self-talk can affect women struggling with infertility. Many of her clients are highly accomplished women with demanding careers who spend so much time caring for others that they forget to care for themselves emotionally. Rosanne explains how infertility can leave women feeling guilty, ashamed, or blindsided by difficulty conceiving later in life. She helps women identify the stories they tell themselves and replace fear-based thinking with self-compassion and confidence. Rosanne also discusses her eight-week online fertility mindset coaching program, in which women meet weekly in a supportive group setting to openly discuss what they truly want for their lives and families. The program teaches communication skills, emotional resilience, practical strategies, and healthier ways to handle mistakes, stress, and uncertainty during infertility treatment. Why do successful women often struggle emotionally with infertility? How can mindset coaching help during IVF and fertility treatment? What role do fear, anxiety, guilt, and shame play in infertility? How can women learn to prioritize themselves while pursuing both career success and motherhood? Rosanne shares how women can begin saying “yes, I can” while honoring their desire to build a family. Learn more through the Fearlessly Fertile podcast, website, and YouTube channel. This podcast was sponsored by the Reproductive Science Center. 

Have you ever promised yourself you'd drink less, only to find yourself reaching for that glass of wine again after a stressful day?You're not alone.In this eye-opening episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones, Dee sits down with clinical hypnotherapist and author Tansy Forrest to discuss why so many high-achieving women find themselves using alcohol as a coping tool for stress, anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, and emotional exhaustion.Tansy works with women who often appear successful and high-functioning on the outside but are quietly struggling with the "wine o'clock" cycle behind the scenes. Together, Dee and Tansy explore the connection between nervous system dysregulation, chronic stress, emotional health, and alcohol habits.This conversation isn't about judgment or labels. It's about understanding what's really driving the behavior and creating healthier ways to support your mind and body.In This Episode You'll Learn:✔ Why willpower alone rarely works long term✔ The connection between stress, cortisol, anxiety, and alcohol cravings✔ Why so many women turn to wine during perimenopause and midlife✔ How nervous system dysregulation impacts daily habits✔ The role of hypnotherapy in changing behaviors and thought patterns✔ Practical strategies to reduce alcohol consumption without feeling deprived✔ How shame keeps women stuck and what to do instead✔ Why moderation can feel impossible when the root cause hasn't been addressedWhether you're curious about your relationship with alcohol or simply looking for healthier ways to manage stress, this episode offers powerful insights and practical tools to help you feel more in control and supported.About Tansy ForrestTansy Forrest is a clinical hypnotherapist and author of Ten Steps to Drink Less and Live Well. She helps professionals, parents, and high-achieving women understand the underlying reasons they drink, build healthier coping skills, and create sustainable change without relying solely on willpower.Connect with Tansyhttps://tansyforrest.com/ https://www.drinklesslivewell.comConnect with Dee Davidsonhttps://www.instagram.com/confidently_love_yourself/If you're struggling with stress, burnout, hormone imbalance, anxiety, gut health concerns, or unexplained symptoms, functional lab testing can help uncover hidden stressors contributing to how you feel.Schedule a Discovery Session with Dee to learn more about GI Stool Testing, HTMA, hormone support, and root-cause healing.https://calendly.com/confidentlyloveyourself/discovery-sessionMedical DisclaimerThis podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical or mental health concerns.

112. Dr. Stephanie Gray, a functional medicine practitioner, nurse practitioner, and author of Your Fertility Blueprint. After navigating a complex, 10-year secondary infertility battle that involved eight IUIs, two out-of-state surgeries for endometriosis, and a devastating standstill with multiple failed euploid embryo transfers, Stephanie had to become her own medical detective. She shares how she used PubMed research to advocate for her own health, eventually uncovering a chronic, low-grade uterine infection (endometritis) from a previous birth and a silent blood clotting condition that conventional doctors completely missed.Stephanie shares the powerful cross-section where conventional reproductive endocrinology and functional medicine meet. Dr. Gray explains why she believes the global decline in fertility is being heavily driven by a toxic world, touching on environmental toxins, soil depletion, and EMF radiation. She also shares the exact high-dose antioxidant protocol she used to achieve an incredible 60% euploid embryo rate at age 39. From the traumatic reality of surviving a life-threatening postpartum hemorrhage to navigating a high-risk pregnancy with placenta previa, Stephanie's story is a masterclass in patient self-advocacy. Tune in to discover the practical, root-cause steps you can take to optimize your egg quality and uterine environment, and get a heavy dose of encouragement to trust your intuition when something doesn't feel right.Get the resources, transcript, and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode112/Get Rejoova Eggs & Rejoova Repair. Use code FAB for 10% offShop the Show

In honor of World Infertility Awareness Month, host Andrea Syrtash is joined by three extraordinary advocates from around the world who are helping break the stigma surrounding infertility through storytelling, education, and community-building.Tom Riley (Canada @partner_in_fertility), Erica Ferraro (United States @eri.jordan), and Mapula Badi-Ndou (South Africa @mapula_ndou) share their deeply personal journeys through male factor infertility, donor egg IVF, diminished ovarian reserve, adoption, childlessness not by choice, and the emotional realities of navigating family building when the path doesn't unfold as expected. Together, they explore grief, resilience, identity, relationships, advocacy, and the power of speaking openly about experiences that have long been hidden in silence. They also discuss the barriers many people face in accessing fertility care, the importance of support and self-advocacy, and why sharing our stories can help others feel less alone.Whether you're navigating infertility yourself, supporting someone you love, or interested in the growing global movement to increase fertility awareness and access to care, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and a reminder that infertility impacts people across cultures, countries, and life circumstances.This episode is supported by the World Fertility Project, a global initiative founded by Pregnantish to break the stigma surrounding infertility, elevate fertility awareness, and expand access to reproductive care worldwide. Take our free pledge to break the taboo of infertility at www.worldfertilityproject.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Erin and Sara actually answer listener questions and discuss Sara's dream dog, Montana's birthday, their love of Khloe Kardashian, and more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producers: Montana McBirney and Olivia GeffnerSocial Media Manager: Laura BinderAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Unreal Snacks (unrealsnacks.com/foster)Hill House Home (hillhousehome.com PROMO CODE: FOSTERS)Beekeeper's Naturals (beekeepersnaturals.com/foster)BetterHelp (betterhelp.com/foster)ResortPass (resortpass.com/foster)Kettle & Fire (kettleandfire.com/foster)Avocado Green Mattress (avocadogreenmattress.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson: a family medicine and public health physician specializing in women's and children's health, and the author of Held Together, a deeply personal and collaborative memoir that weaves her own fertility and pregnancy complications with the stories of 21 other women navigating infertility, loss, and complex paths to building families. Becca brings a rare dual perspective to this conversation: she has lived this journey as both a physician and a patient, surviving life-threatening pregnancy complications even as she was training to care for others. Together, we explore the raw and often unspoken emotional terrain of the fertility journey, including the shame, isolation, and identity shifts that so many of my patients experience. We talk about how storytelling and community can be profoundly healing, why healers need healing too, and how grief and hope can coexist on the path to building the family you dream of, even when that path looks nothing like you planned. In this episode, we cover: How Dr. Thompson's own string of pregnancy losses shaped her both as a patient and as a physician Why sharing personal stories about infertility and loss is one of the most powerful antidotes to shame and isolation How grief and hope can coexist, and why Held Together is ultimately an empowering book The way infertility reshapes identity, and how women can reclaim a sense of power and agency during reproductive challenges What it means to "heal the healer"  How non-traditional paths to parenthood (adoption, surrogacy, fostering, and more) expand and redefine what family truly means Practical guidance on finding support: from therapy and journaling to community groups and simply knowing when it's okay to sit with uncertainty Resources: Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson's website (book orders, signed copies, audiobook samples, endorsements): RebeccaNThompson.com Held Together:  available on Amazon or purchase one that supports Postpartim Support International (PSI). Postpartum Support International: postpartum.net Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Purchase my book, The Egg Whisperer Way. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! 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.

In this candid life update, Leah and Morgan share the highs, lows, and unexpected twists they've been navigating behind the scenes. Leah opens up about the emotional weight of supporting fertility patients through both pregnancies and losses, her husband's exciting startup milestone, and how the "Chinese bamboo tree" analogy is reshaping her perspective on purpose, patience, and growth. Morgan shares a challenging pregnancy season filled with health scares, a surprising viral infection, a powerful experience supporting a home birth, and a frightening family medical emergency involving her father. Together, they explore motherhood, identity, business, resilience, and what it means to keep moving forward when life feels overwhelming.00:00 Trailer: High Highs, Low Lows & Life Updates00:43 Why We Love Life Update Episodes05:28 The Emotional Weight of Fertility Care09:58 Looking Beyond Root Causes: The Bigger Infertility Crisis12:13 Startup Wins & A New Season of Life14:13 The Chinese Bamboo Tree Lesson on Patience18:43 Growing a Podcast Without Clickbait20:43 Work, Motherhood & Identity Shifts24:43 Toddler Sleep, Nursing & Parenting Updates26:58 The Dream Life Formula & Becoming Your Future Self30:43 Morgan's Pregnancy Challenges Begin31:43 Bee Stings, Swelling & Pregnancy Surprises36:43 A Painful HSV Infection & Health Scare41:13 The Doctor Who Showed Up When It Mattered Most44:28 Missing the Dance Recital for a Birth47:28 Supporting a Long Labor & Hospital Transfer53:13 Baby Archer Arrives54:33 A Family Emergency: Dad's ICU Stay01:01:13 Navigating Stress, Caregiving & Pregnancy01:05:43 Preparing for Baby #3 & Summer Plans01:09:28 Therapy, Support Systems & Looking Ahead01:10:43 Final Thoughts & OutroHealthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at EarthleyUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHERUse code HAAM and save 10% at Fond

The sad reality is that when you go through infertility, you can feel unseen. Here is what that is like. In this episode Jesse and Doug talk about why people struggle to talk about the pain of infertility with those who are going through it. Why can't our friends and family understand how hard this is? Why do I feel so unseen by so many people in my life?We look at the conundrum that we find ourselves in. We need people to see us and understand what this is like. But, who is going to tell them? Who is going to show people how to care for us? Do we (the people suffering) have to teach them! Ugh, we are already going through enough. We give 3 ways out of this conundrum for people suffering from infertility. ⭐️ Suggest a partner!We partner with fertility clinics, hospitals, therapy centers, and anyone who serves the infertility community. https://form.typeform.com/to/Q7ht8QsV⭐️ Help us change how the world sees infertility!Join a monthly giving club, support the show, and raise awareness about infertility and mental health. https://www.uniquelyknitted.org/uniquely-committed❤️ This podcast is produced by Uniquely Knitted.Uniquely Knitted exists to transform the experience of infertility. Our mission is to heal the traumas of infertility, miscarriage, and loss, and to end the isolation that comes with struggling to conceive. We achieve this by providing innovative, evidence-based preventative mental health support to those fighting to grow their families.Discover more at https://www.uniquelyknitted.org/Support the show

 Fertility Docs Uncensored Today's episode of Fertility Docs Uncensored is hosted by Dr. Carrie Bedient from the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center, and Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center. In this episode, the doctors are joined by reproductive therapist and IVF in Your Pocket host Alexandria Geary-Stock, LCSW, to discuss one of the most emotionally challenging parts of fertility treatment: the two-week wait for pregnancy results after the embryo transfer. Together, they explore why this period feels uniquely stressful compared to other stages of IVF and how both patients and their partners can navigate the uncertainty with practical coping strategies and emotional support. What can patients do during the two-week wait after an embryo transfer to manage anxiety and uncertainty? Why is the two-week wait often harder than waiting for egg retrieval results, embryo development, or genetic testing outcomes? Alexandria Geary-Stock shares tools, such as grounding techniques and personalized, helpful distractions, to get through this challenging time. She highlights the importance of identifying what brings comfort, whether staying busy, engaging in enjoyable activities, or practicing yoga, to reduce stress. Should you take a home pregnancy test during the two-week wait or wait for official results? The discussion explores how different approaches work for different personalities. How can partners cope with the stress of infertility and support each other effectively? This episode emphasizes vulnerability, communication, and recognizing that both partners experience anxiety. Listeners will also hear how support groups can be helpful, as well as when they may become overwhelming or counterproductive. A powerful mantra shared in this episode: “We don't have all the answers until we have the answers.” This podcast was sponsored by the Fertility Center of Illinois-Milwaukee. 

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This week, Erin and Sara catch up and discuss Erin's NY trip to film “Nobody Wants This,” astrology, Sara's teeth obsession, and more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producers: Montana McBirney and Olivia GeffnerSocial Media Manager: Laura BinderAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Boll and Branch (bollandbranch.com/foster15)Purely Elizabeth (purelyelizabeth.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)LMNT (drinklmnt.com/foster)Cotton (fabricofourlives.com)Square (square.com/go/foster)ResortPass (resortpass.com/foster)Ladder (ladder.fit/foster)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Josh Taylor of TLC's "Rattled," a hometown friend of the Robertsons, joins Jase, Al, and Uncle Si just weeks after the passing of his wife, Aly, to honor her tremendous faith, her long battle with cancer, and the legacy she left for their four daughters. Josh reflects on the miracles woven through their marriage, from infertility and adoption to surprise pregnancies, and shares how he's fighting to protect his girls' faith in God while carrying Aly's story forward. Si and Jase get emotional as they consider the closeness of eternity, the hope of resurrection, and the power of a life that keeps pointing people to Jesus even after death. In this episode: John 5, verse 39; Psalm 128, verses 3–4; 2 Corinthians 5, verse 8; Luke 20, verse 38; John 8, verse 32; Romans 5, verse 17; Hebrews 2, verses 14–15; 1 John 4, verses 17–18; 1 John 5, verse 18; John 11, verse 35 “Unashamed” Episode 1338 is sponsored by: https://www.covesmart.com/unashamed/ — Use code UNASHAMED at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! https://chministries.org/unashamed — See why Christians are ditching health insurance for good. Get a simpler alternative at half the cost! https://vanman.shop/unashamed — Get 15% off your first order with code UNASHAMED http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 The Big Scheduling Mix-Up 07:32 Josh Taylor Honors Aly's Faith, Beauty & Legacy 12:08 Infertility & the Moment Josh Had to Trust God 20:46 The Family Miracle No One Saw Coming 29:55 The Taylors' TLC Show  36:42 Aly's Final Days 44:18 Jase Remembers His Own Loss 50:24 Protecting Daughters While Grieving Their Mom 55:35 Jase Prays for Josh, His Girls & Aly's Legacy — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices