Podcasts about infertility support

Patients undergoing infertility treatment are often surprised when their treatment team refers them for mental health consultation or worry that the referral means that they are being asked to prove their fitness to parent. In this episode of SART Fertility Experts, Dr. Danielle Kaplan and Dr. Julie  Bindeman discuss the role that mental health professionals play in infertility care. They address the myths and realities of the mental health consultation, discuss some of the common issues that mental health professionals deal with when supporting infertility patients, and talk about what intended parents can gain from their meeting with a qualified fertility counselor. Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us!

In this episode of Geriatric Mamas, we explore modern egg freezing, fertility tech and chat about the surge in egg freezing rates for women 35-42! We'll discuss advancements in cryopreservation, the emotional and financial aspects of the journey, and the often-ignored issue of secondary infertility. Whether you're considering egg freezing or curious about fertility in your thirties and beyond, this episode is packed with insights, tears and laughter. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!

In this episode, I share the deep lessons and personal growth I've experienced on my fertility journey. From healing past trauma and balancing my hormones to learning how to truly care for my body, I discuss the emotional, physical, and spiritual shifts that have transformed my perspective. I open up about the challenges, the heartbreak, and the resilience required to trust the timing of life. If you're navigating fertility struggles or any major life transition, this episode will inspire you to prioritize your well-being and embrace your journey with compassion and faith.  To join Manpreet's 90 Day Raise Your Vibration Challenge click here Please email Manpreet or DM on Instagram to apply 121 coaching in 2025 only 6 spaces available in 2025 Sign up to Soulful Success podcast series here Heart's Happiness Self Healing ShopInstagram for Heart's Happiness daily inspiration for your mental health and healing.Join mailing list here Subscribe to our videos on you tube.Everyone deserves to find their own Heart's Happiness and this podcast has been created with so much love from my heart to yours. Love Manpreet

Send us a textIn this inspiring episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols shares his personal fertility journey, reflecting on the fears, challenges, and triumphs of building a family. Through heartfelt stories and compelling statistics, he highlights the significance of perseverance in fertility treatments. Whether it's overcoming financial obstacles, navigating setbacks, or exploring new advancements in reproductive medicine, this episode serves as a beacon of hope for anyone on their fertility journey. Discover why persistence, coupled with science, can lead to life-changing outcomes.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.

This week, I'm chatting with the incredible Emily Patel, founder of the Hopeful Mama Foundation—and trust me, her story is one you don't want to miss. Emily gets real about her rollercoaster journey through infertility: from being diagnosed with premature ovarian failure at a young age (ugh, life, right?) to navigating the emotional chaos of relationships, adoption, and ultimately finding hope with her amazing husband and donor eggs. We dive into everything from the misconceptions around infertility treatments (hello, IVF myths!) to the emotional hurdles and even the beauty of adoption. Emily's all about creating a supportive space for women through her Hopeful Mama Foundation, and she's got some serious wisdom on finding self-worth, embracing growth, and staying resilient when life throws you curveballs.  Whether you're on your own fertility journey, supporting someone who is, or just love an inspiring story, this episode is for you. Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let's get real with Emily! Chapters: 00:56 Emily's Infertility Journey Begins 02:22 The Impact of Early Menopause 03:48 Navigating Marriage and Divorce 06:14 Adoption Heartbreak 09:12 Coping with Infertility 13:56 Meeting the New Husband 18:56 Discovering Donor Eggs 20:31 Founding Hopeful Mama Foundation 27:17 Navigating Infertility: Personal Stories and Support 30:11 The Value of Peer Support Groups 33:55 The Impact of Infertility on Womanhood  37:37 Practical Habits for Emotional Resilience 41:39 Misconceptions About Infertility 46:04 Adoption and Infertility Support 47:56 Therapy and Forward-Facing Support 52:29 Messages of Hope and Resources Connect with Emily Patel online: https://www.instagram.com/emilympatel/ womens community. womens podcast.

Breaking the silence around infertility isn't easy—but neither is pretending you're fine when Karen from accounting suggests "just relaxing" will help you get pregnant. This week, Dr. Vaneeta Sandhu, founder of the Fertility Wellness Collective, brings her expertise as both a clinical psychologist and someone who's walked the infertility path herself. From navigating the emotional minefield of IVF to dealing with well-meaning but clueless friends, we dive deep into the psychological impact of fertility challenges. Taylor shares his own IVF journey, while Jeremie explores the reality of future family planning with CF. Plus, we tackle the uncomfortable truth about how expensive it is to make a baby when your body needs a little extra help. Whether you're in the thick of it or supporting someone who is, this episode strips away the awkwardness and gets real about what it means to face infertility.Check out our previous episode about fertility struggles here.Follow Sickboy on Instagram, TikTok and Discord!

Breaking the silence around infertility isn't easy—but neither is pretending you're fine when Karen from accounting suggests "just relaxing" will help you get pregnant. This week, Dr. Vaneeta Sandhu, founder of the Fertility Wellness Collective, brings her expertise as both a clinical psychologist and someone who's walked the infertility path herself. From navigating the emotional minefield of IVF to dealing with well-meaning but clueless friends, we dive deep into the psychological impact of fertility challenges. Taylor shares his own IVF journey, while Jeremie explores the reality of future family planning with CF. Plus, we tackle the uncomfortable truth about how expensive it is to make a baby when your body needs a little extra help. Whether you're in the thick of it or supporting someone who is, this episode strips away the awkwardness and gets real about what it means to face infertility.Check out our previous episode about fertility struggles here.Follow Sickboy on Instagram, TikTok and Discord!

Today on Women of Grace, Johnnette talks about her morning rosary - being drawn to St SImon of Cyrene. We hear from a listener who is struggling due to infertility, along with a host of listeners who step in to encourage and help this woman, and embody the work of St Simon of Cyrene. Plus, a caller who tells of how he "died in 1969".

Today on Women of Grace, Johnnette talks about her morning rosary - being drawn to St Simon of Cyrene.

In this episode, Shannon Whieloch, a genetic counselor and the founder of Stork Genetics, discusses the vital role of genetic counseling in fertility, preconception, and prenatal care. She debunks common misconceptions and highlights the importance of informed decision making. Shannon tailors her genetic counseling services to meet the unique needs and concerns of each individual couple, providing personalized guidance and support. She also emphasizes the significance of genetics in overall health and the various testing options available. Shannon shares her own journey into genetic counseling and her commitment to making genetics accessible and approachable. In this conversation, Shannon Wieloch, a genetic counselor, discusses the significance of carrier screening and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in genetic counseling. She explains that carrier screening can be done at home with a saliva sample or cheek swab and helps identify the risk of passing on genetic conditions. NIPT, on the other hand, is a blood test that can detect chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus. Shannon emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making and the role of genetic counselors in providing support and guidance throughout the genetic health journey. She also discusses the emotional impact of genetic testing and counseling and shares impactful moments from her experience.Instagram: storkgeneticsstorkgenetics.comFacebook:  Stork GeneticsTik Tok: Stork Genetics

130 Whether you're experiencing infertility or want to support someone who is, you won't want to miss this profound conversation with researcher and advocate, Hillary Alberta Sherer. In this episode, Nadine and Hillary discuss the emotional impact of infertility, how to support yourself or your loved one, the most important questions to ask when seeking treatment, and how best to self-advocate as a patient. This empowering and hopeful conversation reminds us all that we know our bodies best and have the right to advocate for ourselves. Hillary is the founder of Humanize Infertility and is working to humanize infertility with one woman, one couple, and one story at a time by empowering those struggling with infertility with knowledge, hope, and connection.About Nadine:Her new book, Come Home to Your Heart, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a holistic writing coach who helps women develop and publish their stories. Her infertility memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named book of the year by the Chicago Writer's Association. Her articles and interviews have appeared in Cosmo, Authority, MindBodyGreen, HERE, Urban Wellness, Natural Awakenings, and more. Nadine is the podcast host of Heart of the Story, where she shares stories from the heart as well as interviews with today's most impactful female creatives. Pulling from her vast experience as a writing, meditation, and yoga nidra instructor, Nadine leads women's workshops and retreats online and around the U.S.Nadine has helped writers in her community develop and publish countless books and hundreds of pieces in places like The New York Times, Vogue, the Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Longreads, and more. Learn more about Nadine's Writer Workout community here. Follow Nadine on Instagram @nadinekenneyjohnstone About Hillary:Hillary Alberta Sherer is a biotechnology researcher with expert knowledge in the policy and ethical conversations around infertility. Utilizing over 15 years of clinical science research experience, she saw a need for more robust, transparent, and accessible research on infertility and infertility technologies. This led to her dissertation work on the ethical guidelines and policies surrounding egg donation. She is an activist for positive change that enables women to make informed and autonomous decisions about their health and wellbeing. She received her B.S. in Biology, M.S. in Public Policy and Ph.D. in Biotechnology Policy and Ethics all from The Georgia Institute of Technology (aka the Georgia Tech Trifecta). Hillary resides in Atlanta, GA with her husband, two kiddos, and 100-pound goldendoodle. Website: https://www.hillarysherer.com/IG:

Selecting the right fertility clinic is a crucial decision on your journey to parenthood. With numerous clinics and a plethora of data available, making an informed choice can often feel overwhelming. In this episode, we demystify the CDC's Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) data, transforming it from a complex dataset to a powerful tool in your hands.Join us as we:Break Down Key Metrics: Understand the pivotal metrics in the CDC ART data and what they indicate about a clinic's success rates and procedures.Navigate Clinic Comparisons: Learn how to effectively use this data to compare different clinics, focusing on what matters most to you and your unique journey.By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to navigate the CDC ART data confidently, empowering you to make informed decisions and select a clinic that aligns with your goals and values. Whether you are at the beginning of your fertility journey or looking to make more informed choices, this episode serves as your comprehensive guide to navigating the complex landscape of fertility clinic data.Tune in to become an informed advocate for your fertility journey, using data-driven insights to pave your path to parenthood

In this episode you'll hear from clinical Embryologist, Victoria Wigley, from All About Embryology. You'll discover...- How your age, genetics & environment impact your egg quality & chances of bringing a healthy baby home- How to prepare for IVF- Which embryos have the highest chance of success - What can be done to support implantation- How to support egg maturity - & so much moreWhere you can find Victoria... Instagram Tik Tok Youtube Website Download your FREE Egg Quality Boosting Starter Kit >>herehere

In this episode, Steph and Michelle discuss support for families going through infertility. Guests Amy Klein, the author of The Trying Game, and Green Bay Area Moms contributor Jolene Chevalier join to share advice for those struggling with infertility.

After taking several months off from the Line Eyes Podcast, we are back! In today's episode, I share with you some life updates as well as some exciting news for Journey with Confidence LLC! This news will be especially exciting if you are a woman experiencing recurrent miscarriages who is ready to do everything in her power to get answers and an appropriate protocol. I am SO LOOKING forward to connecting with you again! It feels good to be back!  And heads up - the name of this podcast will be changing soon to "The Journey to Baby Podcast", so keep your eyes open for that!  Looking for the course I mention in this podcast? You can find it here! www.journeywithconfidence.com/answers

PJ talks to Caitríona Fitzpatrick of the Infertility Support and Information Group who explains why more clarity is needed for mums who need help with IVF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pregnancy after miscarriage can be emotionally challenging. The MHD Pregnancy After Loss program includes mentorship, which can really help. In episode 131, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares the inspiration for the Pregnancy After Loss mentorship program. Having support is so important in finding joy in pregnancy after miscarriage. There's also so much healing in giving back and helping someone else struggling with infertility and loss. No matter how caring and supportive your family and friends are, there's no replacement for the support from someone who has been through something similar. If you're having trouble finding someone in your personal circle, you're welcome to post in our Miscarriage Hope Desk Facebook group to find a match. If you're not able to connect in person with your mentor, I highly recommend voice messages through an app like Voxer. Topics Discusses: Support for Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Infertility Support, Pregnancy After Loss program, Miscarriage Support LINKS in this EPISODE: Voxer: https://www.voxer.com/ MISCARRIAGE HOPE DESK RESOURCES- Miscarriage Hope Desk aims to help women struggling miscarriage, pregnancy loss and recurrent miscarriages (RPL), by providing the following resources- Pregnancy After Loss program: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/pal/ Moving Forward Program: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/moving-forward-after-miscarriage-program/ Library of Articles, found here: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/library/understanding-why/ Instagram Community: https://instagram.com/miscarriagehopedesk Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1617075958466247/ Free Miscarriage Lab Checklist: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/labs Free Weekly Newsletter: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/newsletter FREE MEAL PLANS Do you need help getting healthy, tasty meals on the table? Check out our sponsor Prep Dish, at http://prepdish.com/mhd, to get 2 weeks FREE! SHOW NOTES- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/podcast/ Get a FREE Miscarriage Lab Testing Checklist  

In this episode, I announce some exciting news but also discuss the reasons why IVF may not be the solution to bringing home baby and what you should do BEFORE pursuing IVF to maximize your chances of success! This is a good one, ESPECIALLY if you are considering IVF, so if that's you, be sure to take a listen! 

On today's episode, I discuss how similar experiences in recurrent pregnancy loss can differ greatly and my own perspective on why I still have my pregnancy tests and will likely never be able to get rid of them. I hope this episode is a connecting source for you and helps you feel less alone! I look forward to hearing your story, so be sure to reach out after you've taken a listen. Rooting for you! 

On last week's episode, we discussed how the journey through infertility and recurrent miscarriages can affect our relationships, specifically surrounding intimacy. So for today's episode, I wanted to have a lighter, more fun conversation that will hopefully ignite some ideas to get you motivated to focus on your partner again and spark some passion! If you have any ideas that weren't mentioned here, be sure to share them with us on TikTok @JourneyWithConfidence! 

With a background in data science and fintech, Cecilia wondered how to take established solutions in fintech and translate them to the under-served healthcare market. wawa is an intelligent fertility assistant app that helps patients navigate the fertility journey. Used by couples who are experiencing infertility, single mothers and same-sex couples undergoing assisted conception, wawa has found a really good product-market fit. They are focused on closing the reproductive data gap and most impressively, unlike any other healthtech company I've met, the wawa patient community has managed to get a reproductive law changed in Denmark. We touch on deep market research, building a meaningful community and wawa's ‘go-to-community' strategy. Currently active in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, wawa is expanding in Germany with their next stop the UK. We discuss the varying fertility laws across Europe and how this impacts the infertility market and the information asymmetry that exists between patients and providers. I also get to reminisce a bit about my time in the NHS when I was a gynaecological radiologist performing fertility investigations such as hysterosalpingograms. This is a deep dive into the world of infertility – I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Nothing can kill the spark more than tracking ovulation, scheduling intimacy, and endless doctor appointments month after month. Add in recurrent miscarriages and it's no wonder intimacy and connection with your partner can take a hit through this journey. In today's episode, I reflect on the ways this journey affected my own relationship and intimacy and discuss what my husband and I could have done differently to strengthen our bond instead of weaken it. My hope is that this episode can help you and your partner avoid similar hurdles as you navigate this crazy journey. Hugs, friend! 

This episode is PACKED full of all my best tips for advocating RESPECTFULLY. I know it can be intimidating to speak up to your doctors, so I break down all the do's (and a big don't!) so you can feel confident advocating for yourself and your baby! 

This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Kristin Dillensnyder-  IVF coach and 3 time IVF warrior that experienced 3 different outcomes… one cycle that worked, one cycle that didn't and one cycle that ended in a miscarriage. As a certified life coach, Kristin became the person she needed during the hardest parts of infertility so other women who need IVF to grow their families will not be as consumed by their infertility as she was. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to make the decision to move forward with IVF or to try again after an unsuccessful cycle and how to “fill you cup”  after feeling depleted and consumed by your infertility journey. Kristin shares with us what she would go back and tell herself as she was going through IVF for the first time, and also shares so many practical tips and tools you can implement in your own life- right now- wherever you are in your journey. Kristin shared so much wisdom and hope, but I think my favorite thing she said was, “It's really important to believe that just because it hasn't happened doesn't mean it can't happen.” Thank you for being here, friend. I hope this episode sparks courage and ignites hope for you in the week ahead. Support the show

Wishing you a Happy Easter or a Happy Passover - or just a Happy Bank Holiday. This episode is a bit of an interactive one, so you might want to listen back if you're on the move as I have a few tasks, all of them good and useful I hope.  Mainly to get in touch and leave a message if you'd like via https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com/ (The Fertility Podcast) about the topics we're discussing in our next series - so have a listen and Kate and I would love to hear from you.  The news feeds of our archive as mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://getting-pregnancy-ready.captivate.fm/listen (Getting Pregnancy Ready) https://infertility-support.captivate.fm/listen (Infertility Support) https://pregnancy-loss.captivate.fm/listen (Pregnancy Loss) https://male-infertility.captivate.fm/listen (Male Fertility) https://alternativeroutestoparenthood.captivate.fm/listen (Alternative Routes to Parenthood)  Come say hello on https://www.instagram.com/fertilitypoddy/ (Insta)  Or https://twitter.com/fertilitypoddy (Twitter )

How do you know when it is time to move on to what is next?This is probably the hardest question there is when you are struggling to conceive. In this episode, we are diving into what it feels like to be stuck in this position. We talk about how not all bridges burn when you cross them, how it's ok that our identity changes throughout this process, and that not all moves are permanent moves.If you feel like you would like to process where you are at in one of our process groups please check us out at uniquelyknitted.org/building-resilienceUniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family. Learn more atuniquelyknitted.org

Babies are part of so many women's dream life, so today, I'm sharing my best advice for getting through my journey with infertility and the lessons learned along the way. We tried for our first for 3 years and you can hear more about my journey on episode no. 26 here. But, today I'm sharing the ways I was able to get through it by channeling my energy into a creative project, putting myself first and not letting it define me.  For support in your fertility journey, check out my friend and Fertility Coach Elizabeth King here or listen to her podcast Pretty Little Tribe. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or write an honest review! Sharing with friends and sharing your thoughts really helps a new show like ours get visibility. If you send a screenshot of your review via DM @dreamlifepodcast we'll send you a $10 credit towards my online sleep marketplace The Slept Life.Please stay in touch with me after the show on Instagram!@tiffanynpaul@dreamlifepodcast@thesleptlifeAbout the Host, Tiffany Paul is a mom, wife and entrepreneur, founder of The Slept Life and inventor of the Sleeper Scarf. She left her decade long corporate career in 2019 to go after her dream of being her own boss. This show is a peak inside her journey.

We welcome Heather back to shine a light on a different path into motherhood. There are so many people who are longing for a child, and have such difficulties becoming pregnant.“

Today I chat with Fertility Coach, Elizabeth King in honor of Infertility Awareness Week. We discuss my own troubles conceiving having been diagnosed with PCOS and Elizabeth shares her experience suffering a miscarriage. We want you to know you are not alone if you're having difficult conceiving or have experienced the loss of a miscarriage. You can learn more about Elizabeth's Mama's After Miscarriage course here. Elizabeth King is a Certified Fertility Health Coach, Master Certified ICF Life Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula and co-Host of the Pretty Little Tribe podcast. Her mission is to help people of all backgrounds conceive a healthy baby and carry to term. She had her 3 children over 40 and supports clients through natural fertility, infertility, IVF, miscarriage loss, early pregnancy PTSD, and new parent support. Her practice is based in Irvine, CA but serves clients worldwide remotely. Learn more about working with her here.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or write an honest review! Sharing with friends and sharing your thoughts really helps a new show like ours get visibility. If you send a screenshot of your review via DM @dreamlifepodcast we'll send you a $10 credit towards Tiffany's online sleep marketplace The Slept Life.Please stay in touch with me after the show on Instagram!@tiffanynpaul@dreamlifepodcast@thesleptlifeAbout the Host, Tiffany Paul is a mom, wife and entrepreneur, founder of The Slept Life and inventor of the Sleeper Scarf. She left her decade long corporate career in 2019 to go after her dream of being her own boss. This show is a peak inside her journey.

Listen in as Jasmine Katatikarn shares her almost 6-year long fertility journey with Michelle. Together they discuss how difficult and lonely infertility can be for so many, the importance of advocating for yourself, as well as finding someone to talk to or a way to process and release the feelings and emotions such as grief, loss, guilt, and shame that often accompany infertility. Jasmine also explains when she was at the lowest point in her fertility journey, she decided to apply the creative and strategic mindset that she uses in her career as an artist. From this mindset, she created The FREEdom Method Fertility Training which assists other women on their fertility journey by helping them to  Find their core values, Reframe their challenge, Exploring creative solutions, and Execute their plan. "That's also like another part of the fertility journey. It's this roller coaster. It's this emotional roller coaster of like ups and downs where you get completely deflated after, you know, a failed cycle. Because you have your hopes up, and then, the big thing about fertility is, and that is why people often say fertility warriors, is cause we have to pump ourselves back up. It is like, not only are you alone in your journey, but like you go through these huge devastions. You can't wallow in it…because you have to keep up hope. And, it's hard."—Jasmine Katatikarn About Jasmine Katatikarn: Jasmine is a computer animation artist and certified life coach living in New York City. After nearly six years of trying to conceive, she was given the crippling news that she would have less than a 1% chance of having a biological child. At one of the lowest points in her life, Jasmine realized that she could begin to approach her fertility journey from the mindset she uses as an artist. A mindset that combines creative reframing, problem-solving, and action always to ensure forward movement. Now a mom to two miracle children, Jasmine now teaches this same artist's mindset to help others find control in their fertility journey. She is the founder of The FREEdom Method fertility training which helps women release the emotions, stress, and pure exhaustion of their fertility journey easily by approaching it with a mindset of an artist so they can live a life where no obstacle will ever get in their way of being “happy.” Jasmine has been featured on various fertility organizations like @wearerobyn, and @resolveorg during Infertility Awareness Week 2020.  About Jasmine Katatikarn: Book a Free 30-minute Strategy Call (limited availability): https://jazzkatat.com/call/FREE Fertility Training: https://bit.ly/FertilityTrainingInstagram: https://bit.ly/jazzkatat_InstagramYouTube: https://bit.ly/jazzkatatYouTube Connect with Michelle Smith:Website:  BirthEaseServices.comFacebook:   Birth Ease,   The Birth Ease Podcast,  Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram:    @birtheasemichellesmith,  @birtheaselossssupportYouTube:    Birth EaseLinkedIn:  Birth Ease Michelle SmithPinterest:  Birth EaseShow:  Birth Ease

Our 2nd ep in the infertility support series, we have Michelle Strong, co-founder of myMindBodyBaby guiding us through the importance of the body while trying to conceive. Specifically focusing on endocrine disruptors, living a chemical-free lifestyle, and hormonal health. myMindBodyBaby is an online infertility mind & body support hub offering fertility-focused meal plans, infertility-treatment specific exercise guides & mental well-being tools. Michelle Strong - nutritionist and bestselling author - and Lyndsey Clabby, MBA certified fitness instructor and Patient Advocate for Fertility Matters Canada, founded myMindBodyBaby after both going through struggles to conceive. They quickly bonded over their shared experiences and leaned on exercise, good nutrition, natural supplementation and various stress relieving practices to empower themselves and take back some control, ultimately paving the way to create myMindBodyBaby to help other women lean on a trusted resource and find answers too. Find them on IG @mymindbodybaby Get 30% off any program offerings from MyMindBodyBaby with code: after30. -- Episode Partners: Mini Mioche (or @minimioche) is our true go-to for baby and kids basics and essentials. Handmade in Toronto, sustainable, incredible quality and adorable as hell. Enjoy 15% off your order with code "Afterthirty". Sekai Beauty Bar is the first business in our small business initiative, focusing on incredible, small, local business that need your support, business, and love. Enjoy 20% off their laser hair removal so you can have no more hairy quarantines - code "After30" And as always, Follow-us @theafter30podcast and get in touch! We love hearing from you! A + T --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-after-30-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-after-30-podcast/support

In part 1 of a 2 part series on infertility support, we have co-founders of myMindBodyBaby Lyndsey Clabby & Michelle Strong to discuss the realistic toll fertility treatments take on the mind, the science-based evidence of the role your mental health plays on conception, and tips on how best manage your mental muscle. Show Notes: myMindBodyBaby is an online infertility mind & body support hub offering fertility-focused meal plans, infertility-treatment specific exercise guides & mental well-being tools. Michelle Strong - nutritionist and bestselling author - and Lyndsey Clabby, MBA certified fitness instructor and Patient Advocate for Fertility Matters Canada, founded myMindBodyBaby after both going through struggles to conceive. They quickly bonded over their shared experiences and leaned on exercise, good nutrition, natural supplementation and various stress relieving practices to empower themselves and take back some control, ultimately paving the way to create myMindBodyBaby to help other women lean on a trusted resource and find answers too. Find them on IG @mymindbodybaby Get 30% off any program offerings from MyMindBodyBaby with code: after30. May the Long Time Sun lyrics: May the long time sun shine upon you All love surround you And the pure light within you Guide your way on x3 -- Episode Partner: Mini Mioche (or @minimioche) is our true go-to for baby and kids basics and essentials. Handmade in Toronto, sustainable, incredible quality and adorable as hell. Enjoy 15% off your order with code "Afterthirty". And as always, Follow-us @theafter30podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-after-30-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-after-30-podcast/support

Fruitful Fertility founder Elyse Ash joins Cory to talk about how her business has changed since winning 'Hey, We're Building a Brand' and how to seek or provide support if you or a loved one are dealing with infertility of pregnancy loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been searching for ways to connect with fellow (in)fertility friends and get more involved in the community? The Cade Foundation offers a wide range of virtual events to support and help you feel connected during your journey.Make sure you subscribe and turn your notifications on to tune-in for Bonus episodes that feature an organization to support you along your journey. This series of Bonus content will be delivered to you, as your host Monique continues to connect with organizations that are here to serve.Search no further friend, on today's BONUS episode 11, we feature Dr. Camille Hammond, the founder of the Tinina Q. Cade Foundation. A strong resource and support system for (in)fertility sufferers and their families.Dr. Camille Hammond is the current CEO of the Cade Foundation. Before Camille and her husband, Dr. Jason Hammond, co-founded in 2005 the Cade Foundation, Camille practiced as a General Practitioner for several years. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Richmond, medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins and the National Cancer Institute (respectively). Camille's passion and desire to open the Cade Foundation came when she and her husband, Dr. Jason Hammond, had their own unfortunate experience with infertility. Following five years of infertility, Dr.Tinina Cade, Camille's mother, thankfully carried and delivered their triplets. Camille and her family were so overjoyed, they knew they not only had to share their story, but they had to help others. The Cade Foundation was then founded to provide support to families with infertility. Located in Owings Mills, MD, Camille and her family continue to support families overcome infertility across the nation. In addition, Dr. Hammond is actively engaged in social, civic, community, and philanthropic efforts throughout the nation.Join us Friend to Get Connected & Stay plugged In!Tap here to visit the Cade Foundation's website!Tap here to follow the Cade Foundation on Instagram! TEXT Monique @ 443-569-0642 with your feedback, comments, or questionsFollow IAM on Instagram!Watch episodes on the YouTube Channel here!Affiliate Links:Natalist:The Prenatal Multi contains doctor-recommended ingredients to prepare your body for pregnancy and promote the healthy development of your future baby.‡1 month supply: 60 vegan capsulesFormulated with MTHF folate Contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, soy protein, dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives, or flavoringPair with our Omega DHA for a complete routinePregnancy Tests!Support the show (http://PayPal.me/infertilityandmepod)

If you Friend have an auto-immune disease or maybe someone you, this episode is for you!Imagine being a survivor of two autoimmune diseases-fibromyalgia and lupus. Surprisingly, Ashley's autoimmune diseases are not the culprits for her infertile diagnosis; PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is to blame, as well as male-factor.Ashley's TTC journey to motherhood began at a time when she had her life perfectly planned and executed. Finished grad school, married to the love of her life, and a place to call home. But that quickly changed after stopping birth control to try and conceive naturally. Within a matter of months, Ashley was diagnosed with PCOS. She had been on birth control for over 15 years; which she believes helped to mask the symptoms of the condition.After more tests, Ashley's doctor concluded that her body did not ovulate on its own and she would need reproductive assistance to become pregnant. After four medicated cycles with a fertility medication called Letrozole, Ashley and her husband finally had their BFP (big fat positive). But sadly the results of the second beta test concluded that Ashley was going to miscarry. After her miscarriage, a cyst was found on Ashley's ovary which forced her and hubby to take a month off from fertility treatment.Join us Friend as we Get Connected & Stay Plugged In to Heal Together!Follow Ashley on Instagram @rage_against_infertilityTEXT Monique @ 443-569-0642 with your feedback, comments, or questionsFollow IAM on Instagram!Subscribe and watch on the YouTube Channel here!Affiliate Links:Natalist:The Prenatal Multi contains doctor-recommended ingredients to prepare your body for pregnancy and promote the healthy development of your future baby.‡1 month supply: 60 vegan capsulesFormulated with MTHF folate Contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, soy protein, dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives, or flavoringPair with our Omega DHA for a complete routinePregnancy Tests!If you enjoy this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple iTunes so that we can continue to grow and spread the message of Connecting And Healing Together.Support the show (http://PayPal.me/infertilityandmepod)

Maiclaire became pregnant naturally really quickly, but miscarried at nearly 12 weeks. She and her husband then started fertility treatments with IUI. She got pregnant with the second Intrauterine insemination, but sadly miscarried at 9 weeks. Maiclaire completed 5 rounds of IVF. Her first 3 cycles did not produce any blastocysts, so she has never been able to do an embryo transfer. Recently, 3 of her blastocysts were sent for PGS testing. PGS testing: Pre-implantation genetic screening, also known as comprehensive chromosome screening or CCS, is a genetic test designed to examine embryos for chromosomal abnormalities. Embryos are biopsied at the blastocyst stage and all the chromosomes are examined.We also discuss egg donorship and epigenetics."After the 2 miscarriages and the 2nd IVF cycle with no embryos, I was in a really low place and I was frustrated that no one talks about infertility and recurrent loss so I wrote my book "prequel to parenthood: an infertility story". The book aims to raise awareness about infertility and miscarriage. I wrote it to help others going through this crazy infertility world, but also for those supporting them. One of the most important chapters I wrote is about things people say when they mean well, but it's not well. Several people supporting me during this journey told me that chapter was very powerful because it helped them understand what they should and shouldn't say."Join us friend on this weeks episode with Maiclaire Smith. Follow Maiclaire on Instagram!TEXT Monique @ 443-569-0642 with your feedback, comments, or questionsFollow IAM on Instagram!Subscribe to the YouTube Channel here!Tap here to support the podcast!Affiliate Links:Natalist:The Prenatal Multi contains doctor-recommended ingredients to prepare your body for pregnancy and promote the healthy development of your future baby.‡1 month supply: 60 vegan capsulesFormulated with MTHF folate Contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, soy protein, dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives, or flavoringPair with our Omega DHA for a complete routinePregnancy Tests!Support the show (http://PayPal.me/infertilityandmepod)

Imagine being told during your second cycle of IVF treatment that you have OHSS (ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome) and it is because your patient records were accidentally switched with another patients. That happened to today's guest Monica Bivas. Monica and her husband were eager to conceive their first child together, but she was diagnosed through the HSG (Hysterosalpingography ) with blocked fallopian tubes. Monica's third IVF cycle would be the charm and she was pregnant with a babygirl. Sadly though, Monica and her husband suffered great loss at 39w gestation, due to a blood clot in the umbilical cord. After successfully becoming pregnant again, Monica realized she wanted to help others emotionally heal from fertility trauma.Monica is a fertility Coach and mentor. She helps women and couples (no matter the sexual preferences ) all over the world going through IVF and teaches them how to squeeze the sweetness of this journey.Monica offers three different 1:1 programs depending on the path of the journey, such as group programs, talks, and other fertility resources.You can learn more about Monica's services here! Follow IAM on Instagram!Subscribe to my personal YouTube Channel here!Tap here to support the podcast!Affiliate Links:Natalist:The Prenatal Multi contains doctor-recommended ingredients to prepare your body for pregnancy and promote the healthy development of your future baby.‡1 month supply: 60 vegan capsulesFormulated with MTHF folate Contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, soy protein, dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives, or flavoringPair with our Omega DHA for a complete routinePregnancy Tests!TEXT 443-569-0642 with your feedback, comments, or questionsSupport the show (http://PayPal.me/infertilityandmepod)

"A part of me felt like I needed to suffer through this. If I wasn't suffering, I wasn't going to get the result that I wanted."After ten long months of trying to conceive naturally, Millie and her husband Rowan decided it was time to see a reproductive endocrinologist about their fertility. It was determined after four different consultations, that they had male factor infertility. Millie so graciously and authentically gives a detailed account of the emotional strain that their diagnosis had on their marriage. Couples therapy being a pivotal part of their journey to healing emotionally and spiritually together.Millie recently had her first IVF treatment cycle that resulted in 34 follicles due to OHSS (ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome), 24 fertilized embryos, 9 embryos to six day blastocysts, and 7 embryos returned as normal after PGS testing( pre-implantation genetic screening). Those number are not to make you feel some type of way about yours Friend, Millies just wanted to shine light on how serious and real OHSS can be, and following your doctor's protocol for your cycle can still result in the unforseeable.Join us Friend on this weeks BONUS episode 10 with Millie. We did our best to keep professional and stay classy, but we just couldn't help ourselves and it gets a little TMI when we talk about post egg retrieval constipation. LOLMe, Myself & Millie podcast host, Millie lives in Alameda, CA with her British husband and Beagle/Dachshund dog, Cleo. She's an Infertility Warrior by day and a Theatre Artist & Podcaster by night. Follow her on Instagram @memyselfmillie (https://www.instagram.com/memyselfmillie) or listen to her annoying voice on a regular basis on "Me, Myself & Millie" (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or SoundCloud) Follow IAM on Instagram!Subscribe to my personal YouTube Channel here!Tap here to support the podcast! Affiliate Links:Natalist:The Prenatal Multi contains doctor-recommended ingredients to prepare your body for pregnancy and promote the healthy development of your future baby.‡1 month supply: 60 vegan capsulesFormulated with MTHF folate Contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, soy protein, dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives, or flavoringPair with our Omega DHA for a complete routinePregnancy Tests!TEXT 443-569-0642 with your feedback, comments, or questionsSupport the show (http://PayPal.me/infertilityandmepod)

"You do all of the work, but you're standing on the sideline and you don't even get the chance to play." A quote from today's guest Jasmine Katatikarn, in relation to her first IVF treatment cycle and unsuccessful embryo development after egg retrieval.Jasmine Katatikarn is a computer animation artist living in New York City, suffered nearly six years of trying to conceive. She was given the crippling news that she would have less than a 1% chance of conceiving a biological child. Being a creative by profession, Jasmine realized during her journey that she somehow needed to use her creative genius to cope and heal from the effects of infertility. Jasmine has created a coaching service to help others use their own creative problem solving skills to reveal the mental and emotional blockages troubling them most.Tap here for Jasmine's website to learn more about her services and free training video!Follow IAM on Instagram!Subscribe to my personal YouTube Channel here!Tap here to support the podcast!Affiliate Links:Natalist:The Prenatal Multi contains doctor-recommended ingredients to prepare your body for pregnancy and promote the healthy development of your future baby.‡1 month supply: 60 vegan capsulesFormulated with MTHF folate Contains no yeast, wheat, gluten, soy protein, dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives, or flavoringPair with our Omega DHA for a complete routinePregnancy Tests!TEXT 443-569-0642 with your feedback, comments, or questionsSupport the show (http://PayPal.me/infertilityandmepod)

Bonus episode 9, Fertility Rally creators Ali Prato and Blair Nelson—discuss the importance of community, inclusiveness, diversity whether its race or LGBTQ, and why they went into business together. We have a little girl chat and Ali shares with us some funny times with her IVF miracle four year old boy. Blair also gives us an update on her current fertility cycle and the purpose of an ERA (endometrial receptivity test) and why it is done before an embryo transfer. We want you to know that no matter where you are in your journey, whether you're in the midst or on the other side; that there IS community for and waiting on you to enter.Join us as we Connect & Heal Together and "Rally Like A Mofo!"Check Out Fertility Rally & the Community!Search & Listen to Ali's podcast: Infertile AF on your fave podcasting platformSearch & Listen to Blair's podcast: Fab Fertility on your fave podcasting platform Follow the show on Instagram!Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Here!Get your Infertility And Me merch here!(https://www.infertilityandmepodcast.com/merch)Tap here to support the podcast!(https://paypal.me/infertilityandmepod)TEXT 443-569-0642 with your feedback, comments, or questionsSupport the show (http://PayPal.me/infertilityandmepod)

Today on episode 29, I had the pleasure of chatting with LaKeisha Entsuah, creator of Elements of Aliel skincare line. LaKeisha has over 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and developed her toxic-free, plant derived, US based product line as a sufferer of sensitive skin due to PCOS, and after her battle with infertility. LaKeisha also reminds us in this episode, why it is so important to live toxic-free during and after fertility treatments. After conceiving her eldest child via IUI, Lakeisha and her husband miraculously conceived twins four years later naturally. It was then that she quickly realized her purpose was much greater than what she imagined. Join us as we Connect & Heal through the physical effects of PCOS and Infertility!Click here for show notes!(www.infertilityandmepodcast.com/podcast)Subscribe, leave a review, and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!Episode Highlights:1:20- We're ready3:00- 15 months later we conceived & PCOS symptoms06:00- Trying for a sibling10:26- The stress of infertility and marriage14:10- The birth of Elements of Aliel Skincare line17:39- Gather & Glow Podcast19:06- In closing

Get your pen and paper ready for today's episode 28, with Attorney Chris Jackson. Attorney Jackson joins us from Southern California and shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise for families considering surrogacy, egg, and sperm donation. Attorney Jackson has witnessed first-hand the selfless impact surrogacy and egg donation has on families by his mother and also his wife. When preparing for the process, it is important to note that there are three pillars: 1.) The legalities 2.) Agency and 3.) The medical end/clinic. Attorney Jackson also explain the difference between traditional and gestational surrogacy, egg/sperm donation process, and which States are considered "Red light" and do not honor contractual agreements for surrogacy. *At the time of this recording, New York was a "red light" state. Since then, New York has passed new laws and is no longer a "red light" state.Tap here for show notes!(www.infertilityandmepodcast.com/podcast)Subscribe, leave a review, and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!Episode Highlights:00:30- Attorney Jackson's Inspirations for family law02:06- Consulting with a lawyer06:35- Traditional vs. gestational surrogacy09:38- Red Light States & surrogacy 12:25- Egg/sperm donor-ship13:23- COVID1919:10- Things to keep in mind

In episode 27, "Journey Gurl Magic" podcast host Nikita Burks-Hale, shares the success of conceiving her and her wife's son through IUI after being diagnosed with irreversible tubal blockages and battling with insurance companies as a same-sex couple. When she decided it was time to try again for a sibling, Nikita's journey would prove that no two fertility cycles are the same and certainly not as easy as she'd hoped. "Every cycle is not the same, won't be the same, and to be able to try again is a humbling privilege."-NikitaJourney with us through the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual effects of infertility.Tap here for show notes!(www.infertilityandmepodcast.com/podcast)Subscribe, leave a review, and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!Episode Highlights:01:31- Finding Love02:55- Motherhood journey begins06:00- Infertility in a same-sex marriage10:55- Trying for a sibling15:58- Can we endure again18:50- The gift of surprise21:16- Cancelled by COVID1924:04- A forced time of healing28:18- In closing

This FREE event is to encourage those struggling with infertility, loss, and/or who have had delayed treatment due to COVID-19.Shara Hutchinson, founder of "I still want to be a mom" foundation, author, and TEDx speaker has created this virtual summit for you warrior in lieu of National Infertility Awareness Week. It will be held on April 25th, 11am-1pm et. I will be in attendance as well as a moderator/co-host, there will also be four key note speakers. Why should you attend?Our goal is to provide those in attendance a community for support during their fertility journey, hope after loss, and the reassurance that they are not alone. Infertility can cause you to want to isolate yourself in shame and silence, but it’s important for you to surround yourself with people who can help you keep the faith during this emotional roller-coaster. Join us for discussions, panel interviews, raffles, and more.Click the link below to read the full itinerary and I hope to see you there!!!Virtual Summit registration, click here!(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/niaw-2020-infertility-support-awareness-summit-virtual-tickets-102536146374)I still want to be a mom foundation, click here!(https://www.iswtbamfoundation.org)Let me know what topics you'd like to hear on the podcast or how I can better support you!(www.infertilityandmepodcast.com/contact)Infertility And Me on Instagram!(https://www.instagram.com/infertilityandmepodcast)

In episode 25, UK based Fertility counselor Kezia Okafor, shares her journey through infertility and the emotional turmoil of unexplained infertility. Kezia was inspired to be of service to the infertility community after her own journey.Zekia believes: “Working together I will support you on your fertility journey and your journey to parenthood; helping you feel less stressed and more able to cope with events and treatments that you have to endure. It’s important that you feel listened to and that you feel someone understands what you are going through.”“In my experience, there is a lack of specialists who can offer emotional support in this area and I aim to help bridge the gap, by being the support you didn’t know you needed."Tap here for show notes!Subscribe, leave a review, and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!Episode Highlights:02:17- Counselor kezia09:58- The assembly line19:18- Slowing it down27:08- Pain doesn't subside with a BFP34:46- It's not taboo

Thinking of you warrior who's treatment has been postponed or canceled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Please stay safe!!!In episode 24, Dr. Patrick Flynn shares his personal journey through infertility. We discuss the importance of hormone healing for optimal chances of conceiving and overall health. Dr. Flynn is known to many and founded The Wellness Way clinics 20 years ago & shares his story in his international best-selling book “I Disagree: How These Two Words Are The Secret to Thinking Differently and Taking Control of Your Health.” Dr. Flynn not only studied medicine, but also nutrition and naturopathy extensively.Tap here for show notes!Subscribe, leave a review, and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!

Thinking of you warrior who's treatment has been postponed or canceled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Please stay safe!!!In episode 23, Mark P. Trolice, MD, joins us to discuss his personal journey through Infertility. He is a leading medical expert on fertility and a physician who has counseled many hundreds of couples as they cope with and solve their infertility challenges. He is board-certified in both OB/GYN and REI (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility). The clinic he directs, My Fertility Care (Center of Assisted Reproduction and Endocrinology), is in Winter Park, Florida, and he is Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Gainesville in Florida and the Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando. Dr. Trolice’s first book, The Fertility Doctor’s Guide to Overcoming Infertility, was released in January, 2020. The book opens with an exploration of all the possible causes of infertility, covering both couples who have never been pregnant and ones who have had recurrent losses of pregnancies. Unique among infertility guides, this volume gives roughly equal weight to male and female causes, which is important because about 40% of infertility cases are due to men’s issues—and some couples need to address issues in both the prospective mother and prospective father. It covers endometriosis, fibroids, POS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), tubal factor, male factor, and other possible causes. Next it looks at your treatment options. Importantly, these are not just medical interventions, but they also include lifestyle changes you alone can make, involving sleep, diet, exercise, and other forms of self-care. Among medical options, IUI (Intrauterine Insemination), IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), and various surgical procedures are covered in detail. Dr. Trolice's website! (https://www.myfertilitycare.com)Dr. Trolice on Instagram!(https://www.instagram.com/myfertilitycare Let me know what topics you'd like to hear on the podcast or how I can better support you!(www.infertilityandmepodcast.com/contact)Follow Infertility And Me on Instagram!(https://www.instagram.com/infertilityandmePodcast)Subscribe, leave a review, and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!Let's connect on Instagram!

In episode 18, we are joined by Rebekah from the mid-west of the US. Rebekah and her husband survived multiple rounds of IUI and IVF treatment. But what would you do when your emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual self can no longer bare the turmoil and stress of IVF and fertility treatments?Join us as we get real about the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual effects of Infertility, Connecting and Healing Together!Connect with Rebekah on Instagram and (https://www.instagram.com/rebekahreclaimed)check out her blog here!Let me know how I can better support youor what topics you'd like to hear on the podcast!(www.infertilityandmepodcast.com/contact)Follow Infertility And Me on Instagram here! (https://www.instagram.com/infertilityandmepodcast)subscribe, leave a review, and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!Let's connect on Insta

In episode 13, Licensed me journey with reproductive trauma and "Learning to sit with" our emotions and heal. Kendall Bassard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and holds a Professional membership with RESOLVE- the National Infertility Association and The American Society of Reproductive Medicine. Kendall specializes in supporting individuals who experience challenges with fertility. Using a compassionate approach, she provides comfort and openness for people to share various thoughts and emotions that occur during their own reproductive journey. Kendall’s passion to advocate for others during their fertility journey stems from her own experiences as someone who has struggled with fertility challenges since early adolescence. Both personally and professionally, Kendall has gained understanding on the need for emotionally safe spaces for people to connect and seek comfort when trying to understand and process all that can occur when faced with limitations around the ability to conceive.Join me as we Connect & Heal Together emotionally with counselor Kendall.Click here for Kendall's website Connect on Instagram Here!Share your feedback, comments, or questions with Monique and on IG @infertilityandme_If this podcast resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!Let's connect on Instagram!

In episode 10, fertility warrior, mentor and coach Jennifer, reminds us that "You don't have to sacrifice everything for fertility." Jennifer's unique and unconditional loving path to motherhood, proved that we "say goodbye to the picture in our head" of how we would conceive. Join me as we connect & heal through the lessons infertility teaches us while in the midst of our journey's.Share your feedback, comments, or questions with Monique and on IG @infertilityandme_Learn more about Jennifer's fertility services on her website here!Jennifer on Instagram"Your Fertility Haven" Private Support GroupIf this podcast resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!Let's connect on Instagram!

In this BONUS episode, I share bits of information concerning genetic conditions that affect fertility and make one predisposed to infertility. I briefly explain endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS, and POI. How cystic fibrosis causes low or absent sperm in semen and irregular or absent (anovulation) in women. Fifty-percent of infertility cases in the US are caused by genetic issues. You are not alone and it is not your fault. Join me as we connect and heal through science and knowledge.Please leave this podcast a 5 star rating and subscribe so that we can grow our Connect & Heal family!NCBI WebsiteLet's Connect and Heal Together!Email questions, comments, and topic ideas with Monique and on IG @infertilityandme_If this podcast resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!Let's connect on Instagram!

On episode 9, infertility warrior, wife, twin mom, and blogger named Erin gives us a detailed account of her unexplained infertility journey. Erin and her husband conceived their fraternal twins on the first-try through IUI. After 5 years she decided it was time to try again for a third baby, but her path to family growth would not be without heartache. Join me as we connect and heal with Erin; getting real about the arduous journey of infertile family expansion.Please leave give this podcast a 5 star rating and leave a review! It will help grow our Connect & Heal family! Oh and don't forget to subscribe:) Follow Erin on her Instagram PageCheck Out Erin's BlogEmail questions, comments, and topic ideas with Monique and on IG @infertilityandme_If this podcast resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!Let's connect on Instagram!

In episode 8 of I.A.M, Dadriaunna, angel momma, wife, and faith based fertility advocate walks us through losing her baby boy at 24 weeks gestation and how her tragedy led to passion and purpose. Dadriaunna's unwavering Faith in God pushed her to seek mental health treatment post the stillbirth of her son. It was then she was able to climb out of darkness and through the trenches of grief, trading her ashes for God's beauty. We delve deeply into the idea that black and brown women should have to suffer in silence and bare the weight of pain alone. Dadriaunna encourages anyone, despite race or religion, to find community specific to your needs and consider the concept of what being fertile really means. Join me as we get real about the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual effects of infant loss.Please give this podcast a 5 star rating and subscribe so that we can grow our Connect & Heal family!Connect and Heal with Dadriaunna:Fertility Narrative WorksheetAccess the Beauty for Ashes websiteFollow Dadriaunna Instagram and FacebookShare your feedback, comments, or questions with Monique and on IG @infertilityandme_Don't forget to subscribe and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!

In this episode of I.A.M, I discuss in detail my experience with an infertility clinic that I ultimately never returned to. As fertility and infertility warriors it is imperative that we feel connected and build strong rapport with our RE's and nursing staff. After all, we spend a vast amount of time and large sums of money on our journey's to parenthood. As a patient going through IUI, IVF, fertility drugs, egg donor, sperm donor etc. we should understand every step of the process thoroughly and feel comfortable asking questions. Being an advocate for yourself or spouse will ensure less stressful cycles and ease anxieties. Join me as we get real about changing RE's at any stage of the process, even if it means waiting longer to start treatment.Please give this podcast a 5 star rating and subscribe so that we can grow our Connect & Heal family!Let's Connect and Heal Together:Email questions, comments, and topic ideas to infertilityandme@outlook.comClick Here for I.A.M websiteFollow Monique on IG and FacebookDon't forget to subscribe and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!

Questions I have posed on the I.A.M Instagram page, shouting out you guys' responses to those questions.1.) Are you in the closet?2.) What do you wish you knew before infertility?3.) Are you mad at God?4.) If you could yell at infertility right now, what would you say?Please give this podcast a 5 star rating, review, and subscribe so that we can grow our Connect & Heal family!Lets connect and heal together:I.A.M WebsiteEmail questions, comments, and topic ideas infertilityandme@outlook.comConnect with Monique on Instagram and Facebook

After over a year of ttc (trying to conceive) naturally with clomid, Amanda and her husband received the diagnosis of being infertile in February of 2019. Amanda's Dr. gave them a 1 percent chance of conceiving without tubal removal and IVF; devastating to say the least. With the loving and nurturing support of her husband, she has been able to move forward in their journey to parenthood. Join me as we connect and heal together with Amanda's I.A.M (Infertility And Me) story.Connect and follow Amanda's journey on IG Amanda's GoFundMeLet me know what topics you'd like to hear on the podcast or how I can better support you!(www.infertilityandmepodcast.com/contact)Follow Infertility And Me on Instagram!(https://www.instagram.com/infertilityandmePodcast)Subscribe, leave a review, and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!Let's connect on Instagram!

In this fourth episode, we have Amy walking us through her diagnosis of endometriosis as a teen and her infertility journey to date. Amy began trying to conceive six months prior to her wedding in September of 2015. Two years go by with no success of conceiving and Amy decides to have laparoscopic surgery to remove stage four endometriosis. After her surgery, Amy's doctor put her in medically induced menopause for four months. This would allow her body to heal properly without menses. Once the four months were completed, Amy and her husband became pregnant naturally. At 20 weeks(5 months), it was revealed during the anatomy scan that Amy's baby boy had more than one heart condition and other abnormalities. Amy and hubby's baby was born stillborn at 21 weeks gestation. Amy and her husband tried to conceive naturally again for 8 months without success. They then started their IVF journey which lead them to multiple rounds of IVF. Join me as we connect and heal with Amy, infertility warrior, stillbirth survivor, and angel momma.Follow Amy's instagram and stay up to date with her journey to parenthoodEmail questions, comments, and topic ideas to infertilityandme@outlook.comClick Here for I.A.M websiteFollow Monique on Instagram and FacebookIf this podcast resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!Let's connect on Instagram!

In this episode of Infertility And Me, I tell my 1 in 8 journey through infertility diagnosis to IVF success. The emotionally shocking diagnosis of right Fallopian tube blockage, failed IUI, to hypothyroid disease, uterine polyps, and the early birth of my son who was a micro preemie. Please give this podcast a 5 star rating and subscribe so that we can grow our Connect & Heal family!Let’s connect and heal together:Share your feedback, comments, or questions with Monique and on IG

Launching Friday November 22, 2019Are you fed up with walking on egg shells when talking about infertility? New to the world of infertility and have been recently diagnosed by a reproductive endocrinologist? Have you been on the road to parenthood for quite some time or suffering from unexplained infertility? Infertility And Me is a weekly podcast offering raw and candid discussions about all things infertility and IVF. Infertility sucks and is not sunshine and Lilly’s for those of us battling it. Your host Monique, interviews other infertility warriors who have overcome infertility or are in the midst of their journey. This podcast will give you the encouragement and hope your soul desires. Join me as we get real about the emotional, physical, and mental effects infertility has on its victims.Let's connect and heal together:Email questions, comments, and topic ideas to infertilityandme@outlook.comClick Here for I.A.M websiteInstagramFacebook Don't forget to subscribe and give this podcast a 5 star rating to help spread the message of Connecting & Healing Together through (In)fertility awareness and advocacy!!

Dr. Stacy is a Clinical Psychologist in private practise in Toronto, Canada. She specializes in helping women manage the emotional challenges of infertility. Her free guided journal is available at http://growingforwardjournal Learn more about Stepmom Success Lab, my 6-week turbo-training program for women who want to quickly fill in the important blanks in their own knowledge about parenting, step-parenting and step-family life at training.essentialstepmom.com Connect with me at info@essentialstepmom.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/essentialstepmom/message

God loves you even as you are going through infertility. This is not a curse or a rejection from God, rather it is an opportunity for God to shine His light in our weaknesses. I went through infertility for 7 years the way most of us do and it wasn't until I started to expect God to do what His Word says that I started finding true faith while ttc (trying to conceive). Your diagnosis doesn't matter, pcos, endo, cycsts, azoospermia, your reproductive age doesn't matter, your hormones don't matter. God is in charge of your cycle, your fertility, your eggs, ovaries, uterus, your husband's sperm... literally every single thing God is in control. You can expect the BFP (Big Fat Positive) not because you can but because GOD can! You can even find joy in the 2ww (two week wait), no more stress while you wait for those 2 lines! But this isn't about wishful thinking this is about finding what God says and applying it in our lives. My goal is to make that SUPER easy for you (most of us already know the hard way) let me show you what God says, He promises to be faithful (even when we are faithless)... Listen now to find out more! Know that I have been where you've been and God set me free and I know He wants to set you free too! Most ladies doubt this the first time they here (that there is actually hope in infertility) so if you're doubting, it's okay... take a step of faith anyway and listen now! • More Infertility Resources Here: http://ttctf.com  

This is the last episode in our four-part series for National Infertility Awareness Week on #InfertilityUncovered. This episode is going to follow the experience of a patient who is covered by the Progyny Fertility Benefit, while taking a deep dive into an invaluable resource she found along the way, The Progyny Patient Care Advocate Team. Infertility is a disease that demands support, and today we will examine what real supportive care grounded by experience and devotion really looks like. Today’s host is Melissa Johnson, Director, National Accounts at Progyny. Guests include: Jennifer Kattula & the member of the Progyny Patient Care Advocate team: Janelle Branch, Selena Campbell, Katie Diana, Melissa Duffy, Marianela Felipe, Jennifer Flavin, Manuela Henderson, LaTisha Maxwell, LaShonda Mickens, Claire O'Neill, Jasmine Villa, Lily Xu, Claudia Zimmerman For more information, visit Progyny's Podcast page: http://www.progyny.com/podcast To ask your HR/benefits team for a fertility benefit, visit progyny.com/talktohr to start the conversation. Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com

Egg donation is made easier with freezing. Normally the cycles of the woman donating the eggs and the woman receiving them must be coordinated. The eggs must be removed from the egg donor at the precise time that the recipient is ready to receive them. With frozen donor eggs, they can be implanted whenever the woman receiving them is ready. … Read more about this episode...

Are you faced with the possibility of not having a child of your own?  The shock of infertility issues can affect anyone.  Do you know what to do next? My guest, Iris Waichler, the author of 'Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster' shares her personal journey through infertility treatments.  She has solutions to the many challenges that must be addressed along the way, legal, relationship, health, surrogacy and adoption.  If you are challenged at this time with having a child, listen to Iris and her story to see the options you may not have thought of.  The book has many other stories of couples who also have struggled.  Iris has led support groups, workshops and offers individual counseling.  She also has a Masters in Social Work. Iris can be reached here at her website and you may purchase her book here.

India is the new hot spot for surrogacy. Surrogacy was legalized in India in 2002, and it is much more affordable than in the United States. Today we will talk with Erik and Susan Freudenthal who went to India and used a surrogate to have their baby. You will obtain critical information about how to pursue surrogacy in India including … Read more about this episode...

There are 7.3 million infertile Americans, but the infertile frequently feel alone and stigmatized. RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association is an organization that provides support and resources for those dealing with infertility. Dr. Rhonda Seiman is a psychologist who has been both a member and a volunteer for RESOLVE. She will provide invaluable information about RESOLVE and how it can … Read more about this episode...

All too often the male voice of infertility remains silent. While men are the other half of the infertile couple, the focus mainly is on the woman and her struggles. Men try to be strong and unemotional. Yet they are suffering too. Stephen Green is here to share the male perspective on infertility and to offer helpful coping strategies. … Read more about this episode...

At the time you most need support, infertility can harm friendships. It is painful to be around pregnant women. Baby showers are torture. Babies themselves are even worse. Research has shown that infertility stress is lowered by close relationships, but you often feel isolated. Today we have Robin Greene sharing her own firsthand experience with infertility and friendships. Learn how … Read more about this episode...