Podcasts about IVF

In this episode of the 2 Be Better Podcast, Chris and Peaches break down real Am I the Asshole stories from Reddit and use them as a lens to talk about relationships, marriage, boundaries, respect, and emotional responsibility. From paternity secrets and IVF ethics to family pressure, controlling parents, partner entitlement, sexual boundaries, and emotional manipulation, this conversation goes far beyond surface level opinions. Each scenario opens the door to deeper discussions about honesty, accountability, self respect, communication, and what healthy adult relationships actually require If you're navigating marriage conflict, dating confusion, family tension, or questioning whether your reactions are justified or misplaced, this episode will challenge your thinking. Expect blunt perspectives, dark humor, and uncomfortable truths about choosing yourself, setting boundaries, and refusing to live from guilt or obligation. This video is for men and women who want clarity, emotional maturity, and real world relationship guidance, not validation or sugarcoating.Disclaimer: We are not professionals. This podcast is opinioned based and from life experience. This is for entertainment purposes only. Opinions helped by our guests may not reflect our own. But we love a good conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/2-be-better--5828421/support.

American Support for Israel: Support for Israel among younger evangelicals has dropped significantly, moving from 75% in 2018 to just 34% in 2021. This shift is attributed to younger generations being less tethered to traditional end-times theology than their predecessors.Evil AI and Virtue Ethics: Researchers found that even small coding errors in AI can lead to "blatantly evil" suggestions. This has sparked a resurgence of interest in classical virtue ethics as a way to prioritize character and the "good life" in both humans and machines.Adam Smith and The Wealth of Nations: Celebrating the 250th anniversary of this 1776 document, the hosts clarify that Smith's idea of "self-interest" was intended to improve the lives of ordinary people, not to encourage greed. They emphasize his belief that a society cannot be happy if the majority of its members are poor and miserable.James Talarico and Christian Nationalism: Following up on a previous discussion, the hosts touch upon Texas Democratic candidate James Talarico's views. They explore a "new style" that he brings to the political discussionListener question: Is trans activism a response to the church? A listener wonders if current trans activism is in some ways a response to the church's heavy-handed approach to trans youth.Listener question: Embryo Adoption Ethics. Scott and Rick answer a question about remaining IVF embryos and adoption. They suggest that handpicking Christian parents or even exploring surrogacy could be considered to maintain parental responsibility.Listener question: Just War Theory Resources: In response to a request for a biblical perspective on warfare, the hosts recommend J. Daryl Charles' Between Pacifism and Jihad as a primary resource, alongside classic works by Augustine and Thomas Aquinas.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

Gabriela Rosa, DrPH (Candidate, Harvard), is a Harvard-awarded fertility specialist, founder of The Rosa Institute, and author of Fertility Breakthrough: Overcoming Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage When Other Treatments Have Failed. She pioneered telehealth-based, integrative fertility care, making evidence-based solutions accessible worldwide. Gabriela also created and hosts The Fertility Challenge, a free online program that reaches tens of thousands globally each year. Her F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method® has supported more than 204,000 people across 111 countries, with published research demonstrating a 78.8% live birth rate among patients in her signature program—even after years of infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and failed treatments. In this episode, Dr. Gabriela Rosa exposes why standard fertility pathways and IVF-first strategies miss root causes—like incomplete diagnostics, lifestyle, and environmental drivers—and explains how deeper, integrative work dramatically improves live birth outcomes.   RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Gabriela Rosa here: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/ Instagram: @dr.gabrielarosa Get her Fertility Breakthrough book here: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/resources-shop/fertility-breakthrough-overcoming-infertility-and-recurrent-miscarriage-when-other-treatments-have-failed/ Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara   CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro ​01:49 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoes ​03:35 – Dr. Gabriela's journey and Harvard research validation ​09:00 – 20 failed IVF cycles, "unexplained" infertility, and what IVF stats hide ​15:59 – Why standard fertility workups are so limited (only four tests) ​27:40 – Real root causes: lifestyle, environment, and upstream fertility factors ​38:36 – Treating fertility as a team sport and looking far upstream in both partners ​43:49 – Broken lab testing: insulin, glucose tolerance, and lazy "unexplained" labels ​45:21 – Common hidden issues: thyroid, insulin resistance, and missed diagnoses ​52:30 – Success stories, and where to find Dr. Gabriela's work    WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Gina Davis is the founder of Advocate Genetics and a co-founder of EM•POWER with Moxi, an education company dedicated to empowering choice in embryo donation. I'm so honored to have her joining me today on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast! Gina is passionate about impacting the growing field of genetic counseling, and has worked tirelessly to train new genetic counselors, and provide a strong foundation for fertility patients. A former fertility patient herself, she understands the challenges patients face as they try to make sense of the rapid advancements in genetics and fertility medicine, and works hard to help doctors and patients make educated decisions about their options. In this discussion, we'll be talking about genetic counseling, how it impacts the fertility world, reasons to seek genetic counseling, and what to consider about genetic testing results. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's site. Visit Gina Davis' site at EM•POWER with Moxi. Looking for clear answers about IVF from a fertility expert? Join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class, where she explains IVF step by step and answers your questions live during an interactive Zoom session. The next class call is on Monday, April 20, 2026. Click here to learn more and sign up.   Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Join Egg Whisperer School 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.

Around the world, fertility rates are collapsing. Couples are struggling to get pregnant more than ever before, and the common solution most people hear is simple: try IVF, take hormones, or hope for the best. But what if infertility isn't actually the problem? What if infertility is your body's signal that something deeper is going wrong? Dr. Aumatma explains that fertility is actually the first biological system to shut down when the body perceives stress or danger. When the immune system is inflamed, the microbiome is disrupted, or the body is overloaded with toxins, reproduction becomes a low priority for survival. For anyone struggling with fertility, hormonal imbalance, or chronic inflammation, this episode offers a powerful reminder that the body is always communicating — and understanding those signals may be the key to restoring true reproductive health.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Male fertility decline (testosterone & sperm count) IVF, reproductive technology, and limitations Natural selection in fertilization and reproductive biology Hormonal regulation and endocrine function Environmental toxins and reproductive damage Circadian rhythm and stress impacting fertility Listening to the body's signals (PMS, cycles, symptoms) Root-cause functional medicine approach to fertility   More from Dr. Aumatma Simmons: Website: madrefertility.com Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

Megyn Kelly is joined by Maureen Callahan, host of The Nerve, to discuss a new lawsuit accusing author Amy Griffin of "stealing" a story of sexual assault and using it as her own in her memoir "The Tell," her claim that she acquired the "memories" by using psychedelic drugs, the details of the lawsuit against Amy Griffin over "stolen" memories, the evidence that Griffin may not have had the experiences in her book herself, how Griffin has gotten such easy treatment during her book tour from Oprah, Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow, whether outlets like NBC will now have to correct the record, and more. Then Dave Aronberg, Phil Holloway, and Ashleigh Merchant of MK True Crime join to discuss the explosive Kouri Richins trial moments, the best arguments for Richins' innocence and guilt, the witnesses we've seen so far, and more. Then Mark Geragos and Matt Murphy of MK True Crime to talk about why the Nancy Guthrie investigation has been a "clown show," how the bungling of the messaging has been helpful to whoever the perpetrator is, their theories of the case, why the Guthrie family will not be able to successfully sue media members discussing questions about the brother-in-law, the standard for defamation, a shock IVF mix-up leading to a heartbreaking new lawsuit against a fertility clinic, the prevalence of these types of cases, and more.   Subscribe to MK True Crime: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mk-true-crime/id1829831499 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4o80I2RSC2NvY51TIaKkJW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime?sub_confirmation=1 Social: http://mktruecrime.com/   Subscribe to Maureen's show The Nerve: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerve-with-maureen-callahan/id1808684702 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kR07GQGQAJaMNtLc9Cg2o YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenerveshow?sub_confirmation=1 Substack: https://thenerveshow.com/   Relief Factor: Find out if Relief Factor can help you live pain-free—try the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95 at https://ReliefFactor.com or call 800-4-RELIEF. Veracity Selfcare: Head to https://VeracityHealth.coand use code MEGYN for up to 60% off your order Done with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com & tell them Megyn Kelly sent you! Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow  Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three months into 2026 and the Dental A-Team is already clocking how different patient flow is this year. Kiera talks about optimizing your practice for that unique 2026 patient. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I hope you're just having the best day. I hope that you're realizing things are so good. Things are amazing. I hope that you are just like on cloud nine. And today I'm really excited because this is a topic that I was like just so jazzed about. Cause I realize our patient flow is something that is different for 2026. Like we have it different. It looks different. And I...   I'm just really excited. So if you're new to the Dental A Team podcast, welcome. I'm super excited to be here with you. I hope that you are just jazzed. And I think that, like I said, this is going to be something that is going to be very fun for you. And I hope that you take it on. I hope that you look at it. I hope that you just get excited to like, Hey, amazing. We're going to be able to like fix our 2026 patient flow. So when I look at this, like 2026 is   very, very, very different than what it was even like when I started the company back in 2016. I think patients in 2026, they're not more difficult. They're just super aware of their time. It's not just enough to be good at clinical excellence. You know how to be really easy to do business with. And if patients feel like energy's off or the vibe's not there, they're going to possibly just leave without saying anything. And so I just wanted to come on today   talk to you about some things that I'm seeing in 2026, things that we're seeing with amazing practices that are doing really, really well to help you all, like let's optimize our patient experience, which I know I've talked so many years about patient experience, but I thought like the patient is different today in 2026, they're more used to everything being online. And I think let's not be foolish. We still sometimes have older patients and we need to make sure that we're not adapting everything and changing, but the new generation of patients are definitely a different breed.   than what we had before, which every generation is different. So looking for this, I just want you guys to really like get excited. Welcome to the podcast. I'm Kiera Dent and our job is to help you guys have thriving practices, possibly impacting the world of dentistry and to truly just like make it to where you guys feel like you get tactical practical tips on the podcast. I love hanging out with you. I wanna remind you, you're doing better than you think you are. And if this podcast has inspired you, touch your life in any way.   please be sure to leave us a review. Those five stars keep us top of mind for everybody. And also pop us in Facebook groups, us, tag us on Instagram. We will comment, we will respond to you and we always appreciate it because that is your subtle way of being able to help us infiltrate the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible. So with that, I just want you guys to know that like, ⁓ this patient experience flow is going to help everything improve. And it's for our production, our case acceptance, our team energy, patient loyalty, all of that. So.   Getting this patient flow, I believe is so important. So I think like really, really, really working on the first 15 minutes of our patient experience because patients are gonna decide about your practice immediately and they're gonna look at Google reviews, they're gonna look at your social media presence and then it's gonna be on how they make the phone call. So what's gonna happen for it? Like how can we optimize this? And I think one thing is how is your like...   hello on the phone. So ⁓ even if we need to record it, listen back to it. I put a mirror always with my front office team members. I want them sitting up straight. I want them smiling really, really big, like almost a cheesy grin. People can feel that energy through it. And then I look at like, how can I make it the easiest, smoothest check-in for them to where when they get to my practice, after I won them over the phone, when they come into the office, they feel different. So how can I make sure my check-in is very fast and personable? How can I make sure there's like minimal paperwork that's like   just annoying, iPads that don't work. My team is prep, so when they come and get the patient from the waiting room, they are concierge luxury without the like high price tag of that. Like I just want people when they come into the practice, I feel like people care a lot more about how they feel. They care about the experience of it. I mean, you guys have TikTokers, YouTubers, Instagram people, like that's the world we live in and they are walking everywhere around you. And so...   we make sure that they're going to want to showcase our practice and feel that way on time, getting seated on time. These are big things. feel like time is people's greatest commodity and feeling like they're important is the second. So when we look at it, I think that as I look at my processes, what can we do to speed up our check-in? What can we do to like make our paperwork that is clunky? Could we review? And I'm not saying like have anything where you're not legal. Like, of course we need to keep our standards there and we want to get our health histories, but   Like for me, when I send new patient paperwork, I ask them to send it back to me 48 hours before their appointment to make sure my team can be prepared. Just think of how nice it is for the patient. Like that's how they confirm their appointments. Totally ripped this off of IVF clinics. They're charging me 25 grand plus. And for me to even schedule my first appointment, my paperwork had to be submitted 48 hours before. Like I could not do it, couldn't schedule. And they just set the tone with me. Like this is how they operate. It was fine. I wasn't annoyed by it. Like, great. I got it right back to them.   And then when I got there, they knew all of my history. They took me right back on time. I just felt like it was such a different experience versus someone who's like having me fill out paperwork in the waiting room. I've gone to others. I went to a psychiatrist the other day and I was like, fill out the paperwork in the waiting room. It's just versus the IVF clinic where it's all online, it's seamless, it's very easy. It's not clunky. They text it right to my phone. I can fill it in. I don't have to print things out. I just think, how can you make it to where when they walk in,   It's the feeling and experience you want them to have. And I also think for a lot of practices, identifying what feelings do we want our patients to have. If you need help, go look at your Google reviews, have ChatGPT help you and say like, are the top five feelings that our patients feel when they come in here? And then look to see, is that what I want them to feel? And if it's not, change it up. Like how I feel when I walk into a spa versus when I walk into a dental office versus when I walk into an amusement park, there are very different feels that they want me to feel. And each of them needs to curate it. So for yourself, how can I do that?   Some practices actually have curated scents. So when you go into the practice, all of their practices smell the same. Some people have coffee bars. ⁓ I just think it's, what do want? Do want them to feel like high end luxury? Do you want them to feel like we are your family practice in the neighborhood? All of it's gonna go into effect on your decor, on your paperwork, on your experience, on how we answer the phone. So really making sure that that's dialed in and that's very solid is going to help a lot. The next thing is going to be...   Well, and a way to like, just put a nice pretty bow on that is ask yourself, like, where do patients slow down when they, when they come to our practice or when they're trying to schedule, that's going to help you figure out where can we maybe optimize that? Is it through phones? Like we could use a phone center. Where is it that patients slow down when they're trying to get here? Are they trying to arrive? And then where as we, as a team, are we slowing down? What's taking us the longest? That's going to help you like, just really optimize this patient experience. The next thing is going to be on like clinical momentum. You guys have heard us talk.   heavy about block scheduling. And I don't just do this for production. I do this for ease and flow of a practice. Like we tell people all the time, a great day for you is a great day for a patient. And they might want the 10 o'clock, but what they really wants to get in and out on time and they want our doctor to do the best work. So we just guide them to the schedule and say like, perfect. So Dr. Mike does crowns at 10 a.m. on Mondays and 2 p.m. on Fridays. Like whatever time you want it to be, but we guide them.   So our schedule is there. I'm not kidding because what this does is doctors are not bouncing between room to room. Hygienic is not waiting on a super long exams. Assistants are trying to like get from room to room and then we're out of materials or we're out of equipment that we can't use because we didn't schedule appropriate. We only have one thing for implants. We've got two implants next door to each other. Patients feel that you might feel like you are a duck on water smooth and you're paddling like crazy underneath, but patients can feel when it's tension and chaotic. So how can we put into place block scheduling?   How can we like utilize assisted hygiene, use our hygienist to help numb our patients? What can we do for exams? Like we are big on hygienists, all have the exact same exams. So when doctors walk in, we just tell them the same thing. We have the same handoffs. We use route slips, different things. We make sure we've got like, when's our doctor the most optimal at different times? So we build a schedule that's like our doctor's most optimal working time. We build SRPs when we're doing new patients. Like it's, how do we get a good flow and rhythm in the practice?   because patients feel that it feels like, wow, I've said it before on the podcast, I'll say it again, people feel perfection. And so how can we make them feel that the practices in sync, that we're flowing, that we're vibing, that we're jiving. And when we found out, a lot of times hygienists are complaining when we work with them and rightfully so, that doctors are taking forever to get to exams. So what we do is we streamline the hygiene appointment, we streamline the hygiene exam. So when doctor comes in, we actually role play these handoffs really clearly.   And then we have it set on the handoff with the doctor and also with the front office team. So that way everybody's getting the information as soon as you get in. We make it very easy for the doctor to connect to the patient, very easy for the hygienist and the patient to be very clear on next steps, and then very clear for the front office of what we're going to need to take for that patient. You better believe it's amazing when we get this dialed in, patients literally walk up to the front desk and they say, hey, Dr. Mike wants to see me back in two weeks for a crowd for an hour and a half. I need to get that scheduled. And you just sit back and like.   this just happen? The answer is yes. And a patient feels so good because they're clear on treatment. They're clear on where they need to go. I think a lot of times when we're looking at treatment and exam times and that people think it's quantity over quality. When it's like you can have a three minute exam and that patient can feel so seen, loved and heard. If we're clear, we're to sync and like everybody's working in a system and a process, they feel it. And doctors are more focused, hygiene's more on time and the team stress drops.   This is what happens. Like we're not adding extra. We're just doing it in a different flow. And so I would just say like, you can look at yesterday and figure out where was it most chaotic. Look back at the last couple of weeks. Where did we get into those traffic jams and what could we do to change this? Could we change up our hygiene exams? So that way every time doctor walks in hygienist, you're all different shades. So we need to like make sure that doctor, when he comes into hygiene room, one, two, three, four, or she, each doctor, that it's at least something similar and consistent because hygienist just like you.   like doctors need to give you the same type of exam, doctors need the same type of handoff no matter which hygienist they're working with. So look at that to see where can we figure that out? Where can we make our clinical momentum even easier with block scheduling, with hygiene exam consistency, with correct handoffs? Patients feel that and they love that. And then the next piece is like, this is tricky of like, what's gonna cause a patient? Like, okay, we figured out how to make it speedy when they come in.   We figured out how to make it more flowing throughout their appointment. Now what's going to happen at the end of our appointment that they're going to remember. And what I found is people don't like to wait. People don't like a lot of follow-ups. People like to have it very like tied with a bow and people want to move on with their life. say every time when people are in the office or thinking about dentistry outside, good luck. It's a free for all. So I think when you look at it, what's going to turn a patient off will be   waiting a long time to get out the building, like they're done, get me out. So how can we streamline our checkout? I sometimes call it like the HOV lane, like that's just fluoride payments. Sometimes we can even put that in the back versus we need to schedule you for a treatment plan and like go through more in depth. So can we have speedy checkouts for easier patients? Easy way to do it. What about like our treatment plan, making sure that handoff is really clear and then our treatment coordinators are super, super, super thorough and it's like, perfect, we schedule you.   We go through your questions, we present clean financials and we make it very easy for scheduling, very easy for financials, very easy for patients to get the treatment done that they want without a lot of headache. I coach a practice of five locations. We do multi, multi, multi millions. I will tell you those treatment coordinators are top, top, top notch. I work with them constantly two times a month and we have this dialed down to where it is so smooth and we close patients and we have been reviewing, we've been doing this for almost six years. And I just want you to know that type of like reps on your checkout process,   A patient experiences like bookends, the beginning and the end or what they're going to remember the middle. It can sometimes make or break, but usually it's the beginning and the end. So what can we do to make it where it's like an amazing, like I left you with a huge warm hug. You felt so loved, so valued, so appreciated, and I send you on your way, but I'm very efficient with that too. It's not taking me like 30 minutes to get there, but I want to make sure you're thorough. So that's going to be, I think convenience is no longer impressive. It's expected. And I think when we realized that like,   We used to think we're going above and beyond when we make it convenient and we have online scheduling and online bill pay. It's expected now. So I think when you ask yourself like, at the end of our appointment, is it easy for our patients to move through? Do they feel like they left our practice with like a warm hug? Is there anything that we could do to make it more convenient for patients that they might be expecting? If you're not taking online payments, online scheduling, you need to update that. Like that's, it's no longer an option anymore. We're not taking checks anymore. We need to have online payments for patient.   And so I think it's a, we're not just competing with other dental practices. We're competing with every other experience. So we're competing with Chick-fil-A, we're competing with Target. We're competing with Amazon. We're competing with anything that people are using day in and day out. Like I love working with Amazon. If I ever have an issue, I just message them and I get my refund and I don't have to worry about it. Like that's great. I'm going to shop with them a lot more versus hotels.com is super annoying to me. And anytime I have an issue, it's never fixed. It's never done. Now back.   prior to 2020, they were amazing. Now they're just junk and I don't want to work with them. Not because they're not great, but because they're just not easy to work with. Airbnb, VRBOs, like airline places. Everyone wants to make it as easy as possible. People get very frustrated. And I don't think we have a culture as rigid or as willing to like, I don't know, like almost plow through the noise like we used to. They want it to be decisions are easy. I felt loved.   I felt welcomed. I felt cared for. I felt like I got the best dental experience ever and I'm going to go on my way. So I think it could be a really great benefit for maybe you guys have a secret shopper, have a family member come through and give feedback on it. Maybe one of you goes through like call and make an appointment. How hard was that? How easy was that? And don't be nice because we're friends. Like we're genuinely wanting to give feedback so we can be the best practice. And how was my appointment? How was me sitting in the chair? How was checkout? How was follow up?   where could we make those just a little bit easier and make it to where we can still be so personable and really connected to our patient, but very efficient and convenient as well. So I think as a quick recap, looking through this of how do I make my bookends? Like what's my like first impression and arrival experience? Then what's our middle, like the clinical momentum and the experience and our handoffs. And then the end is how can I like minimize the lack of convenience, the inconvenience, the taking a long time? we...   separate our patients out and have a different exiting flow? Can we make it to where it's just a simpler process? Can we schedule it in the back more? Thinking of all these areas because it's not about moving faster, it's about being more intentional and making patients just feel like almost like this invisible thread where it was like seamless to go to the dentist and it was fun and it was enjoyable and whatever you want them to feel, helping patients have that. And so when people feel comfortable, when they feel wanted, when they feel seen, when they feel heard,   They actually say yes to treatment more. it's a double win. Not only are they going to like, leave you great star reviews, but they're also going to want to say yes to treatment because they like you. People say yes to people that they like. People say yes to experiences. People want to come back when they enjoy being there. And you have an opportunity because most people don't like the dentist. So even just doing a smidge of this is going to make you stand out. But I really think like, look at your 2026 experience. Look to see where are we maybe not serving the clientele as we had.   Be careful because you can accidentally get outdated very quickly if you're not willing to adapt, but make sure you're adapting to your culture, your experience that you want. Really have that as a clear core value, vision statement, mission statement. Here's how we want patients to feel when they come in. With Dental A Team, we want you to feel like it's easy. We want you to feel like you're loved. We want to make sure it's fun for you. We want to make sure that like, you know, that we're always going to do the right thing. That's Dental A Team. Like I'm not here to create like one off raving fans. I want you to be lifetime.   I want you to like love it. I want you to feel like we just got a review the other day and they said you're one of the greatest parts of our entire team and we're such a value to have you on our team. That's what Dental A Team is. It's because we make it easy. We make it fun. make it where it's like there's like we're your little fairy godmothers. We know where to take you. We know how to drive you. That's what I want in our core values like fun, ease, ownership, do the right thing. Those are all part of it. Grit. You figure it out. That's our culture.   and that's what I people to feel when they work with us. So if we can help you optimize your patient experience, optimize your practice, just be a, sometimes even having an outside, like literally I was paid a ton to go into an office and just fix their exit flow. That was their number one pain point that they didn't know they had. I watched it and I saw it, we fixed it. Case acceptance radically went up, patient experience radically went up, reviews radically went up. Small, simple things because you don't know what you don't know. You also can't see because you live there. So.   I'd love to help you out. team would love to help you reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Go to our website, TheDentalATeam.com book a call. I'd love to work with you. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.  

Starting a fertility treatment to then be told that you're over-responding and can't move forward is so disappointing for fertility patients. And I love that Dr. Blake Evans has done research on this issue for IUI patients and he's joining me on The Egg Whisperer Show to share his research findings and provide guidance for us all and to talk about when you should consider canceling your IUI. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Find Dr. Blake Evans at OU Infertility - Oklahoma University Physicians Reproductive Medicine. Looking for clear answers about IVF from a fertility expert? Join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class, where she explains IVF step by step and answers your questions live during an interactive Zoom session. Click here to learn more and sign up. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Join Egg Whisperer School 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.

Type of loss: Stillbirth, Delayed twin interval birthMore about Kara's Story: In this episode, Kara Catalano shares her journey through infertility, enduring seven unsuccessful rounds of IVF after being told she had less than a 1% chance of conceiving with her own eggs. On the eighth round, she finally received the news she had been praying for — she was pregnant with twins.But at her first ultrasound, the joy quickly turned to fear when she was told she should terminate one of the babies within 24–48 hours due to concerns about fluid levels. Kara opens up about the complex pregnancy that followed, including multiple losses and the experience of delayed twin interval birth, as she honors the love she has for each of her babies.Trusting her instincts, Kara chose to wait.A week later, a new doctor confirmed that both babies were doing well and there was no longer any need to consider termination. For a moment, hope returned. But at 17 weeks and 5 days, Kara went into spontaneous labor and delivered her daughter stillborn. In the midst of that devastating loss, something extraordinary happened — her son remained safely in the womb.What followed was a rare and complex medical situation known as a delayed twin interval birth. Kara carried her son for another 12 weeks before delivering him prematurely.

Could your estrogen levels—either too low or too high—be quietly interfering with your chances of getting pregnant?Many women trying to conceive hear terms like estrogen dominance and assume the solution is simply lowering estrogen. But fertility hormones are much more nuanced than that.In this episode you'll learn...-Understand the key differences between low estrogen and high estrogen symptoms and how they can appear in your cycle-Discover the essential nutrients and foods your body needs to produce healthy estrogen levels-Learn simple ways to support liver and gut detox pathways so estrogen can be processed properlyPress play now to learn how balancing estrogen naturally can help your hormones work with your fertility instead of against it.

In part two of this story, Kevin and Jennifer continue their journey as they wrestle with what faithfulness to God looks like after discovering they still had frozen embryos from IVF 20 years earlier. They share how the Lord led them through difficult decisions, unexpected pregnancy in their fifties, and offer thoughtful advice to believers navigating infertility, IVF, and the sanctity of life.--The PursueGOD Family podcast helps you think biblically about marriage and parenting. Join Bryan and Tracy Dwyer on Wednesday mornings for new topics every week or two. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/family.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now--Links mentioned in epiosde: Kevin and Jennifer's youtube channel. "And the test results are..."Allie Beth Stuckey - Why I'm Glad Alabama Has Banned IVF In part two of this remarkable story, Kevin and Jennifer Gordon share how God led them through an unexpected next chapter decades after their infertility journey first began. After adopting their daughter, welcoming two sons through IVF and natural pregnancy, and leaving frozen embryos untouched for 20 years, they found themselves wrestling with what obedience to God would look like now. What followed was a faith-filled journey of prayer, wise counsel, medical hurdles, and ultimately a pregnancy in Jennifer's fifties that neither of them would have chosen on their own.This episode is a powerful conversation about life, conviction, and surrender. Kevin and Jennifer reflect honestly on the emotional, spiritual, and practical realities of IVF, frozen embryos, adoption, and trusting God when the path makes no human sense. Their story challenges listeners to think carefully about the sanctity of life, the cost of obedience, and the goodness of God in every season.

Today I chat with Michelle and Michelle (yes, two Michelles!), a couple who fell in love at work and knew immediately they wanted to build a family together. Their journey to parenthood was anything but straightforward - spanning over a year of IVF treatments, reciprocal IVF attempts, pregnancy loss, and ultimately a beautiful emergency caesarean birth of their daughter Sage. What makes their story particularly special is how they navigated the complexities of being a same-sex couple in the fertility system, supported each other through multiple embryo transfers, and both pursued breastfeeding through induced lactation. Their honesty about the emotional and financial toll of IVF, combined with their unwavering support for each other, makes this an incredibly powerful listen for anyone on their own fertility journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm thrilled to bring you this conversation about a breakthrough in male fertility diagnostics that's been literally hiding in plain site. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jeff Lysiak, PhD, co-founder and Chief Science Officer at PS Fertility, to discuss phosphatidylserine (PS) and how this critical molecule on sperm is revolutionizing how we diagnose male infertility. Jeff shares the fascinating story of how his research at the University of Virginia led to discovering that PS on the surface of sperm is essential for fertilization and how traditional semen analysis completely misses this vital piece of the puzzle. Read the full show notes on my website.  This episode addresses a frustration I've experienced for years in my practice: couples with "normal" semen analysis results who still have trouble when it comes to trying to conceive. Research shows that 20-30% of men with normal basic semen analysis could still be infertile, and we've had no way to identify them, until now.  In this episode, we cover: What phosphatidylserine (PS) is and why it's critical for sperm to fuse with and fertilize an egg The major limitations of standard semen analysis (count, motility, morphology) and why 20-30% of men with "normal" results may still be infertile How the PS Detect test works using flow cytometry to assess over 10,000 sperm per sample The connection between varicocele and low PS scores—and how varicocelectomy surgery can restore PS levels to normal ranges When the PS test should be ordered in a fertility workup and what to do if scores are low Early data showing over 30% of men seeking fertility treatment have low PS scores, including those with normal semen analysis How this test can prevent women from undergoing unnecessary treatments when the male factor is undiagnosed Resources: PS Fertility website: psfertility.com PS Detect at-home test kit Nature Communications publication on phosphatidylserine and fertilization Dr. Aimee's Supplement Stack The TUSHY Method OVANAD+ by Theralogix. Use code EGG. 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, April 20, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates   Keywords: male infertility, phosphatidylserine, PS score, PS Detect, male fertility testing, semen analysis limitations, sperm function, fertilization competence, varicocele, unexplained infertility, IUI success rates, male factor infertility, reproductive urology, Jeff Lysiak, PS Fertility, sperm egg fusion, fertility diagnostics, at-home sperm test, idiopathic male infertility, fertility workup, egg whisperer show, Dr. Aimee

Infertility, IVF, donor eggs, and pregnancy loss — how do you keep going after years of grief and loss on the journey to parenthood?In this episode, Constance Lewis shares her six-year infertility journey that included low AMH, stage 2 endometriosis, multiple failed IUIs, three rounds of IVF, and two miscarriages. After learning her husband carried a balanced translocation that made pregnancy extremely unlikely, they faced the difficult decision to pursue donor eggs in order to continue growing their family.Constance opens up about the emotional impact of infertility and losing a baby, the complicated feelings that can follow pregnancy after loss, and the reality that IVF is not always the guarantee people think it is. She also shares how her family navigated a serious medical diagnosis for their son and how that experience inspired the children's book Miles and the Colorful Capes of Feelings.This conversation explores infertility, IVF after miscarriage, choosing donor eggs, pregnancy after loss, baby loss, and finding hope through grief and loss while building a family.

Being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer while pregnant is a reality few can imagine. In this episode, Allie Kubik, triple negative breast cancer survivor and creator of @allieaftercancer, shares her journey of undergoing chemotherapy at 11 weeks pregnant after previously completing IVF, long before she knew she would face cancer. She opens up about fear, grief, fertility, and fighting for both her life and her unborn child. Now years out from treatment, Allie reflects on survivorship and how she supports others facing aggressive or high-risk breast cancers through honest storytelling and community on Instagram. This conversation honors resilience, motherhood, and life after TNBC.

Some children shine in obvious ways. Others quietly wonder if anyone truly sees them.Guest Host Kathryn Colins speaks with Dr. Mark Perloe, a retired IVF specialist and grandfather, whose relationship with his two grandsons inspired him to write his first children's book. One grandson is highly focused and neurodivergent. The other sometimes feels invisible -but uses humour as his superpower to connect.We explore:

"Don't be like this mama, walking in at 38 years old to find out she has 5 follicles... I could have gone at 31 to find out my options"If you've ever wondered whether you should freeze your eggs, check your fertility before trying for a baby, or learn more about IVF, this episode is for you.We are chatting with fertility specialist, Dr. Heyward of Spring Fertility, to break down what fertility clinics actually do, how egg freezing works, and why understanding your reproductive options earlier can make a huge difference.We talk openly about fertility testing, IVF, egg reserve, and the emotional side of family building. And because this chat is FOR YOU, we cover why fertility education is especially important for Black and brown communities and LGBTQ+ families, and how access to accurate information can empower people to make the best decisions for their future.We're chatting about:The truth about egg freezing and preserving your reproductive potentialWhy fertility education is critical for women in their 30s and 40sFertility options for single women, couples, and LGBTQ+ familiesWhy access to fertility care matters for Black and brown communitiesThe emotional realities of fertility treatment and family buildingHow to know when it's time to explore your fertility optionsWhether you're planning for kids now, later, or just want to understand your options, this chat will help you take control of your reproductive potential and make informed choices about your fertility journey. Visit SpringFertility.com to book an initial Fertility Consult and use this code NicoleWalters when scheduling to save $150 off your consult.Connect with Nicole:Chat with Nicole over on Threads: https://threads.net/nicolewaltersWatch Tell Me More on YT: http://nicolewalters.com/youtubeEpisode Sponsor:Visit springfertility.com and use code NICOLEWALTERS for $150 off your initial fertility consult (virtual or in person).Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist Erica Bove discusses her article "A clinician's guide to embryo grading in IVF." Erica breaks down the complex metrics used to evaluate embryo quality, a subject often reserved for subspecialty fellowship training. The conversation guides listeners through the critical developmental milestones from fertilization to the blastocyst stage. Erica demystifies the alphanumeric grading system used by embryologists to assess viability and explains why a "perfect" grade does not always guarantee a healthy pregnancy. The discussion also weighs the nuances of genetic testing (PGT-A), clarifying when it offers a true benefit versus when it might add unnecessary risk to the embryo. Discover how to interpret these technical reports to manage expectations and make informed choices during the IVF process. 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

People seem to always be full of advice about fertility, and while most of it comes from a place of wanting to be helpful, not all of it is well informed or welcome. When you are trying to conceive, the last thing you want to hear is that you need to "relax." Or "go on a vacation, drink some wine, and let nature run its course." Am I right?   In this episode, I'm sharing the types of treatments that fertility doctors offer to patients, including information about fertility pills, fertility shots, IUI, and IVF. I'm also outlining some of the natural things you can do to improve your chances of conceiving, like salt floats, hypnotherapy, and self care. Read the full show notes and transcript on Dr. Aimee's website 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, April 20, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Could an estrogen imbalance be the hidden reason you're struggling to get or stay pregnant?Many women are told symptoms like painful periods, heavy bleeding, PMS, or hormonal migraines are just part of being a woman. But these symptoms can actually be your body's early warning signals that estrogen and progesterone are out of balance. When estrogen becomes dominant or poorly metabolized, it can create inflammation, disrupt ovulation, and make implantation more difficult.In this episode you'll learn...-Understand how estrogen supports ovulation, cervical mucus, and uterine lining development—and when it starts working against fertility-Learn the most common signs your body may be experiencing estrogen dominance or hormone imbalance-Discover the root causes behind estrogen metabolism issues and how they can impact implantation and pregnancy successPress play now to discover the hidden hormonal patterns that may be affecting your fertility and learn how supporting your body's natural systems can help restore balance and improve your chances of pregnancy.

In this one‑off special, Elizabeth sits down with author Rebecca Coxon to discuss family, fertility and the secrets that have shaped her life: after uploading her DNA to an ancestry site, Rebecca discovered that the man who raised her was not her biological father – a revelation that sent her on a remarkable search for the truth about her origins. Her memoir Inconceivable launches Elizabeth's new imprint, Big Day Books. Rebecca writes with clarity and compassion about being a donor‑conceived IVF triplet, later donating her own eggs and facing fertility treatment herself – a story of family secrets, shame, resilience and deep love. You don't need personal experience of IVF or DNA surprises to be moved by this conversation. Rebecca is thoughtful, emotionally perceptive and quietly courageous. She speaks about having her identity reshaped overnight, the coexistence of gratitude and grief, and the invisible threads that bind us across generations. This is a discussion about truth, belonging and the ethics and emotions of creating new life – and about redefining family not by biology alone, but through love, choice and understanding. A deeply honest, intimate and ultimately hopeful discussion – and a very special moment for How to Fail. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Intro 01:15 Donor Conceived Truth 02:52 Test Results Moment 05:26 Endometriosis Reality 07:57 Choosing Egg Donation 08:36 US Donor Market 10:26 Recipient Letter Impact 13:58 Dating And Time Pressure 15:53 James And IVF Collapse 20:50 Meeting Donor Rodney 30:47 Pregnancy After Book

In Episode 367 of the Fearlessly Fertile Podcast, Rosanne Austin speaks with Lavinia — a woman who was TTC since 33, told at 36 she needed IVF, told at 37 she needed donor eggs, endured multiple failed IVF cycles, suffered a devastating pregnancy loss at 41, and hit rock bottom. Today, she is a 44-year-old […] The post EP367: 10 Years to Healthy Baby Girl: Lavinia’s Story appeared first on Rosanne Austin.

In this episode, fertility expert Gabriela Rosa reveals one of the biggest blind spots in modern fertility care: many couples are pushed toward treatments like IVF before receiving a true diagnosis. She breaks down how fertility clinics often operate, why infertility is frequently misunderstood, and how underlying issues such as thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, and PCOS can significantly impact reproductive outcomes. Gabriela shares powerful patient stories, including Renee's own experience, to illustrate how personalized investigation and root-cause medicine can dramatically shift fertility trajectories. She also explains why fertility is a “team sport,” outlining her strategic approach to improving egg quality, hormonal balance, and metabolic health while interpreting key tests like AMH and follicle development timelines. The conversation concludes with practical guidance on nutrition's role in fertility, her “Three Rocks” framework for treatment, and a thoughtful decision tree to help women determine when egg freezing may or may not be the right choice. Gabriela Rosa, DrPH (Candidate, Harvard), is a Harvard-awarded fertility specialist, founder of The Rosa Institute, and author of Fertility Breakthrough: Overcoming Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage When Other Treatments Have Failed. She pioneered telehealth-based, integrative fertility care, making evidence-based solutions accessible worldwide.Gabriela also created and hosts The Fertility Challenge, a free online program that reaches tens of thousands globally each year. Her F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method® has supported more than 204,000 people across 111 countries, with published research demonstrating a 78.8% live birth rate among patients in her signature program—even after years of infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and failed treatments.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the show!2:43 About Gabriela Rosa3:35 Welcome her to the podcast!4:47 The biggest blindspot in fertility9:05 How fertility clinics operate10:56 What does infertility mean?11:52 Getting a proper diagnosis12:36 Patient story16:26 IVF industry goals18:48 Miscarriage & Thyroid21:19 Renee's story23:35 IUI incentives & results25:19 Who benefits from IVF?27:50 *APOLLO NEURO*29:50 *CALOCURB*31:00 Who gets turned away from her clinic35:39 Who she does work with37:30 Fertility is a team sport40:05 Her strategy for improving fertility43:16 Timeline of eggs & follicles45:45 AMH testing & optimal ranges51:14 PCOS & Insulin Resistance55:04 Infertility and all-cause mortality1:01:03 Research on correlation between nutrition & fertility1:05:38 The 3 Rocks1:11:09 Egg Freezing decision treeRESOURCES:Apollo Neuro - code: BIOHACKERBABES for $90 offCalocurb - code: RENEE10Website: fertilitybreakthrough.comIG: @dr.gabrielarosa, @fertilitybreakthroughFB: FertilitySpecialistGabrielaRosaX: gabrielarosaTikTok: @gabrielarosafertilityPodcast: Talk Sex with Gabriela RosaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comChristy delves into the science to answer several questions she's gotten (and asked herself) about pregnancy. We discuss whether the sex of the baby predicts nausea levels, whether methylated folate is better than folic acid (in pregnancy or otherwise), whether dates (the fruit) have really been shown to induce labor, and whether there's an increased risk of stillbirth after 39 weeks for IVF babies.The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the rest!Get full show notes and references here.

If you've ever thought "I did everything right — why didn't IVF work?" this episode breaks down the Just-World Fallacy, the neuroscience of self-blame, and how to untangle fertility outcomes from guilt, shame, and worth.

Implantation failure is often blamed on the uterus. The lining. The timing. The transfer protocol. But implantation is not something the uterus decides on its own. Implantation is an immune event that reflects what is happening across the entire body. When inflammation, gut dysfunction, or microbial imbalance is present, the immune system may not shift into the receptive state required for implantation, even when embryos appear strong and transfers are performed correctly. In this episode we step back from the narrow focus on the uterus and explore how gut health, inflammation, and the vaginal microbiome can quietly interfere with implantation. These factors are often missed during standard fertility workups but can influence whether the body can support implantation. In this episode, you'll learn • Why implantation is an immune decision, not simply a mechanical one • How gut health influences immune signaling that affects implantation • The connection between chronic inflammation and repeated implantation failure • How the vaginal microbiome can influence the local immune environment of the uterus • Why focusing only on the uterus may miss the biological pattern affecting implantation If you've been moving from cycle to cycle without a clear way to evaluate what's actually been addressed, I created a free resource called the Embryo Audit Checklist. It helps you organize past cycles and labs so you can see what's been looked at and what may not have been considered yet. Access it here.

Episode 134 - This show is deeply emotional. We explore how war affects women's hormones in and beyond conflict zones. Dr Beril discusses IVF, especially after 40 when NHS support ends and we celebrate IWD on Sunday 8 March.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Did you know that IVF is not the first, but in fact the last step in a sequence of fertility treatments? In Vitro Fertilisation is regulated by state and territory laws. It can also be expensive and emotionally challenging. Here's what to expect when aiming to start a pregnancy with IVF in Australia. - Знаете ли вы, что ЭКО — это не первый, а последний этап в цепочке лечения бесплодия? Экстракорпоральное оплодотворение регулируется законами штатов и территорий Австралии. Это также может быть дорогостоящим и эмоционально непростым процессом. Вот чего стоит ожидать, если вы планируете начать беременность с помощью ЭКО в Австралии.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions. I'm preparing for IVF and have heard about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). What steps can be taken during treatment to reduce the risk of developing OHSS? My cycles are about 28–30 days, but I tend to ovulate around day 19 or 20 and my luteal phase is only about nine days. My progesterone level was just above 3, though the rest of my labs look normal. I've had two miscarriages in the past and previously used progesterone after ovulation. If I'm trying to optimize my cycle before a future pregnancy, what tests, questions, or treatments should I discuss with my OB? After someone stops breastfeeding, how long does it usually take for prolactin levels to return to normal? If someone wants multiple children, what is the recommended minimum amount of time to wait between pregnancies for maternal and reproductive health? I'm 37 with diminished ovarian reserve and a history of thin uterine lining. My first FET failed, and I only have one embryo left. I've had ReceptivaDX, TRIO testing, and hysteroscopy, all normal, but I'm feeling stuck at a high-volume clinic where care feels very protocol-driven. What would you recommend as the next steps in this situation? What is your perspective on using calcium ionophore to help activate eggs after retrieval during IVF? Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book Want your questions answered on the next episode? ⁠Ask them here! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/qa-submissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know author & comedian Tanya Hennessy has been open about her struggles to become a mum, but we didn't know she'd been secretly pining to come on the podcast but couldn't because she wasn't a mum yet. Well she's put an end to that because after seven years and seven rounds of IVF she's now enjoying motherhood with her beautiful baby Scottie. Tanya reveals why it's been hard complaining about sleep deprivation when she's been part of the infertility community for so long. Plus the juggle of being a working mum with a stay-at-home dad and the things you definitely shouldn't say to her if you see her in the street. If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patients want clearer pricing, clinics want operational sustainability, managed care wants predictable cost control……and everyone wants more transparency.This epiosde centers on the groundbreaking Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics (JARG) paper on Activity-Based Costing in IVF and what it actually costs.We're joined by Pinnacle CFO Shruti Sood, The Fertility Partners CEO Heather Stark, and Chartis Partner Bret Anderson to discuss:Why IVF costs have not been accurately accounted forHow activity-based costing could reshape pricing modelsThe real impact of payer consolidationWhere clinics confuse capacity problems with volume problemsWhether different prognosis patients should be priced differentlyHow managed care pressure will change IVF economics

Clinics are feeling the pressure. And one year after the PGT class action lawsuits, the ripple effects are still unfolding.We're back with another Fertility Field Overview, and this one looks at what's happening across patient finance, IVF benefits and third-party reproduction, genetics and diagnostics, and the evolving self-pay landscape.We discuss:Whether IVF benefits managers are helping clinics (or squeezing them)Which lending institutions and loan programs are positioned to rise to the topWhy some say the third-party IVF experience is getting worseWhat's changed in genetics and diagnostics since the PGT lawsuitHow clinics are reducing workload through at-home testing solutionsHow fertility compares to the broader self-pay healthcare marketDive deeper into any of these topics through our Inside Reproductive Health Digest Articles:Patient Finance, Third Party IVF, Genetics, Diagnostics

A Match.com message. A Facebook Live wedding during COVID. A zero sperm count diagnosis. And then — twin boys. Gregory and Jennifer File's path to parenthood was anything but conventional, but they'll tell you every detour was part of God's plan. In this episode of the Embryo Adoption Podcast, hear how embryo adoption gave them the family they'd always prayed for. 

In part two, Dr. Pfeiffer answers your health and wellness questions. Effect of menopause on belly fat & your libido Biggest wellness scams IVF & Fertility challenges Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when one of the most disciplined bodies in the world can't do the one thing everyone assumes it should? On this episode -- one of our most downloaded of all time -- Ali sits down with Mathilde Froustey, principal dancer at the San Francisco Ballet and widely considered one of the most extraordinary dancers in the world.Born in Bordeaux, France, Mathilde began dancing at just nine years old, training at the prestigious Marseille National School of Ballet and the Paris Opera Ballet School before rising to the top of the international ballet world. Onstage, her body is her instrument — powerful, precise, and seemingly unstoppable. But behind the curtain, Mathilde has been fighting battles that almost no one in the dance world talks about. In this candid and emotional conversation, she opens up for the first time about her experience with infertility — a subject she says remains deeply taboo in professional dance. Mathilde shares what it was like to go through IVF while performing at the highest level, navigating intense body scrutiny, and hearing painful comments about her appearance during one of the most vulnerable periods of her life. She also talks about her past struggle with an eating disorder, the pressure dancers face to maintain a certain body type, and the silent toll of trying to build a family inside a culture that rarely makes space for it.“In the dance world, infertility is a taboo subject,” Mathilde says.Not anymore.This is a powerful conversation about perfection, pressure, and what it means to reclaim your body — both onstage and off.EPISODE SPONSORS: THE WORK OF ART BOOK SERIESAli's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksThe 3-book bundle is now just $49 (normally $79)!The latest book in the Work of ART series, “You Are a Work of ART," is for every kiddo born through ART -- and the people who love them.PHERDALIG: @pherdal_sciencePherDal is the world's first and only FDA-cleared, sterile, at-home insemination kit designed to help people build their families in the comfort of home. Created by parents who've been there, PherDal is safe, simple, and affordable—putting more options in your hands as you grow your family. Explore at PherDal.com.Go to PherDal.com today and use code INFERTILEAF for $10 off.BELIIG: @belibabywww.belibaby.com Are you thinking about growing your family? Whether you're just starting to plan or are actively trying to conceive, preconception health is key. Beli has vitamins to help both women and men optimize their health before pregnancy. With essential nutrients like Folate, Iodine, and Zinc, Beli ensures your body is ready for this exciting next step. Give yourself and your future baby the best foundation for a healthy start.Visit Belibaby.com today and use code IAF15 for 15% off your first order. Our Sponsors:* Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp dot com. Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af-infertility-and-modern-family-building-through-art/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hosted by Dr. Ban, I'm sharing everything you need to know about getting precision fertility care.... in ten minutes. You'll hear all about the TUSHY Method, the specifics of the BALLS Method, along with the Egg Whisperer DIET and your fertility TEAM. There are many relatively easy and affordable ways to get smart about your fertility. We will never eliminate all of the unknowns, but we can take some simple steps to understand our body and how it may impact our ability to get pregnant. For example, there are sperm kits that you can get delivered to your home without even needing to see a doctor. There's so much technology available now to improve treatment outcomes. Yet, what I think is really important to note is that just because you see a fertility doctor it does not mean you want to do a treatment. I think that's a big barrier for people. What I tell people is to go see someone and get your TUSHY checked, get your sperm checked. Learn more about yourself so that you're not wasting time or money doing something that's not going to work. Read the full show notes on my website. Do you have questions about IVF and Egg Freezing? Join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class, where you will learn all about IVF AND Egg Freezing, and have a chance to ask you her questions live on Zoom. The next class call is on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4pm PST (7pm EST). You can enroll by clicking here. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

If you are battling infertility, walking through IVF, or grieving miscarriage, this message will reignite your hope and strengthen your faith. Discover how to pray with precision, speak life over your womb, and stand on God's promises for conception and healthy pregnancy. Purchase Speak Life: Prayer Declarations for Fertility, IVF, Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery, and Healthy Babies on Amazon https://a.co/d/0hCMKe7Y or at: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/speak-life-prayer-declarations-for-fertility-pregnancy-labor-delivery/  Purchase Anointing Oil with a prayer cloth that Kathy has personally mixed and prayed over on Kathy's Website or Amazon. Order anointing oil by Kathy on Amazon look for her brand here https://amzn.to/3PC6l3R or Kathy DeGraw Ministries https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product-category/oils/ Training, Mentorship and Deliverance! Personal coaching, deliverance, e-courses, training for ministry, and mentorships! https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/training/# Infertility is not just a medical diagnosis; it is an emotional and spiritual battle that touches the deepest parts of a woman's heart. In this powerful episode of Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, Kathy DeGraw shares her personal journey through infertility, miscarriage, and high-risk pregnancy, revealing how God brings life even in seasons of delay. With biblical insight and practical prayer strategies, she teaches you how to move beyond general prayers and begin speaking life over specific areas of the body—egg, sperm, uterus, hormones, chromosomes, and implantation. Drawing from Scripture and real testimonies, this message reminds you that throughout the Bible barren women conceived in God's timing and birthed destiny. Whether you are facing PCOS, blocked fallopian tubes, IVF procedures, pregnancy complications, or repeated loss, you will be equipped to partner with the Holy Spirit and declare life over your womb. This episode also introduces the Speak Life prayer declaration book for conception, pregnancy, labor, and healthy babies—created to help you pray intentionally from conception through delivery. Do not surrender to delay. Stand in faith. Speak life. Believe that God still creates miracles today. #infertilityhope #ivfjourney #speaklife #christianpregnancy #prayforconception **Connect with Us** - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydegraw/ Podcast - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and listen to Kathy's Podcast called Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3mYPPkP28xqcTzdeoucJZu or Apple podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prophetic-spiritual-warfare/id1474710499 **Recommended Resources:** - Receive a free prayer pdf on Warfare Prayer Declarations at https://kathydegrawministries.org/declarations-download - Kathy's training, mentoring and e-courses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic: https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Healed At Last ~ Overcome Sickness and Receive your Physical Healing: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/ - Mind Battles – Root Out Mental Triggers to Release Peace!: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/ -Kathy has several books available on Amazon or kathydegrawministries.org **Support Kathy DeGraw Ministries:** - Give a one-time love offering or consider partnering with us for $15, $35, $75 or any amount! Every dollar helps us help others! - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/donate/ - CashApp $KDMGLORY - Venmo @KD-Ministries - Paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries or donate to email admin@degrawministries.org - Mail a check to: Kathy DeGraw Ministries ~ PO Box 65 ~ Grandville MI 49468  

On today's episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Leslie shares the story of her daughter Cora born via emergency C-section after a full-term pregnancy and the unimaginable grief of losing her shortly after birth. She also opens up about secondary infertility, pregnancy after loss, a traumatic COVID birth, and the long road of healing that followed.This episode is a powerful reminder that grief and trauma can coexist and that both deserve care.

Congelamento de óvulos e reprodução assistida: quando começar, custos, riscos e o que realmente sabemosAos 20 e poucos, poucas mulheres se preocupam com fertilidade; aos 38, muitas acham que já perderam a chance de ter filhos. Neste episódio, Isabela recebe o Dr. Marcio Coslowskiy, especialista em ginecologia, obstetrícia e reprodução humana, para falar sobre opções reais, limitações, custos e segurança do congelamento de óvulos.Discutimos questões importantes que impactam a decisão de quando considerar o congelamento e tudo o que envolve esse processo: existe idade ideal para ter filhos ou para congelar óvulos? Como funciona a perda de fertilidade por décadas?Quando faz sentido congelar (e quando deixa de valer o custo-benefício), se é “seguro” ou “garantia” de sucesso; o passo a passo do processo; riscos e segurança (reserva ovariana, endometriose, SOP e a questão da consanguinidade em doações); além de custos e manutenção, planos de saúde, legislação (doar/descartar) e produção independente.Falaremos do óbvio e também de curiosidades menos discutidas: se o mesmo doador fecunda duas amigas que acabam tendo filhos que, no futuro, se casam — existe esse risco?Abordamos ainda diferenças entre a biologia feminina e masculina: óvulos finitos vs. espermatozoides, idade do esperma e a conexão com síndrome de Down e autismo, envelhecimento do útero, limites práticos/éticos, abortos de repetição/IVF, diagnóstico e causas de infertilidade, papel masculino, impacto do estilo de vida e o caminho da implantação após o congelamento.Sobre o Dr. Marcio Coslowsky: Especialista em ginecologia, obstetrícia e reprodução humana. Sócio fundador da Clínica Primordia , hoje Primordia Fertigroup maior grupo brasileiro de reprodução. Médico há 45 anos com ênfase em reprodução nos últimos 30 anos. Instagram IsabelaInstagram Dr. Marcio Neste episódio, você vai aprender:Relógio biológico e por que esperar traz riscosIdade ideal para ter filhos e para congelar óvulosPerda de fertilidade por décadaSeguro vs. garantia: como enxergar o congelamentoQuando vale o custo‑benefício (e quando não)Passo a passo: decisão, injeções, coleta, anestesia, recuperaçãoRiscos e segurança: reserva ovariana, endometriose, SOPConsanguinidade em doações: o que considerarCustos, manutenção e planos de saúdeLegislação: doar ou descartar óvulosProdução independente e bancos de espermaPrimeiros passos e examesCuriosidades: óvulos finitos, idade do esperma, Down e autismoÚtero, limites práticos/éticos e IVFDiagnóstico e causas de infertilidade; papel masculinoPatrocinadores do episódio de hoje MAHTA URL https://www.mahta.bio/isabelafortes  . cupom: ISABELAFORTESVITALATTE url https://www.nuviofoods.com.br/ cupom ISABELAFORTES

“You do not need to earn this moment.” Topics Discussed • Fertility burnout that hides behind productivity and good intentions • The subconscious blocks that make rest feel unsafe • IVF trauma and the nervous system pattern of overdoing • How guilt shows up when movement slows down • Emotional healing through radical awareness not performance • Time pressure stories and the internal fear of being behind • Mindset shifts that support subconscious healing and frequency change • Why rest without guilt softens survival mode “Rest without guilt recalibrates your whole system.” Hello Beautiful, Monica here supporting you to become the conscious mama you were born to be… Last week you noticed how quickly doing replaces feeling. How productivity becomes a shield. This week we stay with what happens when that shield lowers. And usually what shows up first is guilt. Not laziness. Not failure. Guilt. Fertility burnout is rarely about doing too little. It is about never feeling allowed to stop. When rest appears your nervous system may panic. It might whisper that you are behind. That time is running out. That IVF trauma or past disappointments mean you must push harder. And here is the uncomfortable truth. That push is often the very thing keeping your body in survival mode. Emotional healing begins when you pause without earning it. No reward. No justification. Just presence. We are also opening the door to time pressure. Not the clock. The internal story that it is too late. That your fertility journey is on a countdown. You already know age is not the whole story. But your subconscious may still be running a fear based script. And that script shapes your frequency more than any supplement ever could. This is where subconscious healing gets real. Not dramatic. Not loud. Just steady. A sticky note that says you do not need to earn this moment. A breath. A softening. And the quiet realization that safety is not something you achieve through overdoing. Next week we go deeper into those time stories and the subtle ways they shape your choices. For now just notice what happens when you stop performing. It might be uncomfortable. It might also be the relief you have been craving. Timestamps 02:29 When overdoing softens and guilt shows up 03:58 Rest without earning it and what your body feels  05:18 Building awareness as subconscious healing  06:15 Time pressure stories and feeling behind 07:40 Trusting your body and staying committed Full Transcript Over on the Blog: https://www.findingfertility.co/blog/FertilityBurnoutGuiltRestNoOneTalksAboutDuringIVFInfertility  Let's Do This Together

If you've ever been told “everything looks normal” but you're still not pregnant, or if you're just starting your trying-to-conceive journey and want real answers instead of vague “we don't know,” this episode is going to feel like a warm hug and a game-changer all at once. I sat down with the incredible Dr. Sasha Hakman, a double board-certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) specialist at HRC Fertility in Beverly Hills. She's highly awarded, stays on the cutting edge of research, and is even a subject matter expert for the American Board of OB-GYN in REI board certification. In other words, she knows her stuff - and she explains it in the kindest, clearest way possible.We cover:What “unexplained infertility” actually means - it affects 15-20% of couples with infertility.The hidden endometriosis link and why it can fly under the radar.The basic fertility workup every woman deserves to know about.First-line treatment: superovulation + IUI and the success rates.When to move to IVF, embryo testing, and even whole genome sequencing.Dr. Sasha's own fertility journey at 39 while helping patients every day.Her top 3 tips if you're walking this road right now.I walked away feeling so much more informed and hopeful, and I know you will too. Whether you're deep in this journey, supporting a friend, or just educating yourself ahead of time - go you. I'm so proud of you for showing up and learning.This episode is for every mama who's ever felt unseen in her journey. I see you. I'm here for you. You are stronger than you know.More from Dr. Sasha Hakman:Listen to her podcast: Trying to Conceive Follow her on Instagram @sashahakmanmd @tryingtoconceivepodHelpful Timestamps:00:00 Welcome Dr. Sasha Hakman03:36 What Unexplained Infertility Means07:26 Hidden Endometriosis Clues12:14 Age And Family Planning15:38 IUI To IVF Decision Point22:05 IVF As Diagnostic Tool23:33 Embryo Genetic Testing Basics25:08 Whole Genome Sequencing Upgrade28:58 IVF Success Rates by Age30:37 Postpartum and Fertility Pressure33:15 Top Three Infertility Tips39:11 Where to Find Dr. Sasha HakmanJoin The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off!Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love

I have patients that come to me from all over the world. There's one question I always ask when reviewing their IVF cycle history. What was your embryo quality? I hear time and time again from patients that they don't know it because their doctor told them embryo quality doesn't matter with IVF. That's simply not true! Just like diamonds in a jewelry store. Quality matters. Just like there is a grading system for diamonds, there is also a grading system for embryos. It's important for you to know that this exists and to ask for your embryo grade. When it comes to getting pregnant and IVF, the implantation rate is determined by the embryo quality and rating.  Read the full show notes at Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about how embryo quality plays a role in IVF?Dr. Aimee will answer your questions in The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer 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 episode, Cynthia Donovan, period nutritionist and women's health advocate, sits down with Laura Ligos, RDN, a registered dietitian with 14 years of experience in women's health, fertility, and hormonal health.Together, they unpack the reality many women face when navigating fertility treatments like IVF and IUI — including dismissal by healthcare providers, rushed timelines, and a lack of focus on nutrition and lifestyle foundations.If you've ever felt unheard in your fertility journey, this conversation will validate your experience and equip you with tools to advocate for yourself.We discuss:The critical role of nutrition in fertility and hormonal healthWhy lifestyle factors matter before IVF or IUIThe emotional impact of tracking ovulationHow fertility treatments can sometimes overlook underlying issuesWhy women's health advocacy is essential in today's healthcare systemThe importance of self-care during fertility treatmentsHow community support changes outcomesLaura shares practical insight into how hormonal health affects fertility and why women deserve comprehensive care — not just a prescription or procedure.Whether you're preparing for pregnancy, considering IVF or IUI, or simply want to optimize your women's health, this episode offers grounded, evidence-based insight rooted in both nutrition science and real clinical experience.You deserve to be listened to. You deserve informed care. You deserve community.Apply for coaching w/Cynthia:  https://0u8h3wddwmr.typeform.com/StrategyCallDiscover the truth about HA:  click the link to download Cynthia's fact sheet that debunks common myths and misinformation! Website: https://www.periodnutritionist.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/period.nutritionistConnect with Laura Ligos, RDNWebsite: https://thesassydietitian.com/Email: laura.t.ligos@gmail.comInstagram: @thesassydietitian https://www.instagram.com/thesassydietitianTikTok: @thesassydietitian https://www.tiktok.com/@thesassydietitianCookbook 1: https://amzn.to/4bDgI3DCookbook 2: https://amzn.to/4bzgiezFor the full show notes - please visit my website: periodnutritionist.com

Dr. Natalie Crawford (board-certified OBGYN + REI fertility specialist) shares why fertility starts in "trimester zero," how inflammation impacts egg + sperm quality, and how to avoid pricey IVF add-ons that aren't backed by solid science. You'll walk away with: The key labs to track, the biggest lifestyle levers for both partners (including cannabis), and the hormone-testing mistakes that can accidentally act like birth control. Join my NEW private community at thelongherlife.com for ongoing protocols, live coaching, and deeper support. WE TALK ABOUT:  10:55 - Using the "inflammation lens" to improve hormones, egg quality, and IVF outcomes 13:20 - Building trimester zero prep that supports both egg and sperm health 17:00 - Turning fertility into a true team sport with real male partner involvement 20:55 - Using data (not nagging) to address male resistance and hidden exposures 24:55 - Understanding ovarian health as a core lever for women's longevity 29:55 - Why pregnancy doesn't "pause" egg loss and what actually matters for menopause timing 31:50 - Rethinking HRT timing and why earlier support may be protective 41:20 - Defining egg quality beyond age: Genetics + metabolic function 46:20 - Why pregnancy is inflammatory and how to think about inflammation correctly 49:20 - Target inflammatory markers to track for fertility and longevity 52:00 - Avoiding lab misinterpretation that can accidentally act like birth control 53:55 - Child spacing that supports uterine healing, breastfeeding reality, and maternal recovery RESOURCES: Join my NEW private community at thelongherlife.com for ongoing protocols, live coaching, and deeper support. Download the non-toxic baby registry guide to reduce toxic exposure and make confident, evidence-informed choices for your family—free. Dr. Natalie Craford's website and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Holly Schechter always knew she wanted to be a mom. But getting there was a journey. After a car crash and two major spine surgeries, she struggled with infertility. Today, Holly shares her remarkable story of IVF… with a hopeful ending. … Recommendations from the archive • Infertility got you down? Maybe you need to laugh about it with infertility sketch comedy in our episode Awkward Adventures in Infertility. • Our early episode The Longest Longest Time is about one woman's struggle with miscarriages for 11 years… and how she eventually came to have a baby. … Episode resources • Holly is now head of education at Conceive, a digital platform that provides 24/7 medical and emotional support for people trying to get pregnant. … • Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! • Follow us on Instagram • Sign up for our newsletter, where we recommend other parenting + reproductive health media • Buy books by LST guests (your purchase supports the show!) • Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

349: Conceiving naturally is a hot topic in this day and age, and IVF has skyrocketed as the go-to method of conceiving for couples. But is that the best option? And should we be looking at other variables before spending our time and money on IVF? Natalie Crawford is here with me today to talk all things infertility, biomarkers, “healthy habits” we may be doing that are actually hindering a woman's chances to conceive, and so much more. Natalie is a double board certified fertility doctor and has helped thousands of patients and followers learn about their bodies and their fertility, empowering them with education and learning to advocate for themselves in their own fertility journeys. Today's discussion is an eye opener for anyone trying to conceive naturally or via IVF. Topics Discussed: → Getting pregnant when you don't have a period→ Infertility causes and how to fix them→ Hormonal birth control's effects on fertility→ How our mothers' habits while pregnant affect our fertility→ AMH, what is it and why should we get tested→ “Healthy habits” sabotaging our fertility (including men) As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/DIGEST to get $70 off the Starter Kit → Ollie | Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://ollie.com/digest and use code digest to get 60% off your first box! → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:05:52 - Rapid fire questions → 00:07:01 - Pregnancy without a period → 00:10:14 - Pregnancy postpartum → 00:11:51 - Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea → 00:15:01 - Infertility + IVF → 00:20:20 - Common IVF scenarios → 00:22:41 - THC products + fertility → 00:24:13 - Infertility as a symptom → 00:30:03 - Health + infertility → 00:36:43 - Detox pathways → 00:38:09 - Nutrient deficiencies → 00:40:22 - AMH + fertility → 00:45:28 - Inherited fertility factors → 00:48:22 - Birth control + fertility → 00:55:27 - Common fertility barriers Further Listening: → Foods That Help & Harm Hormones, Infertility, Inflammation, + The Key to Hormone Balance Check Out Dr Natalie Crawford: → Instagram → Website → Her book, The Fertility Formula Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Are you ready to feel more energized, connected, and fully alive without sacrificing your ambition? In this episode, we sit down with our VIP Mastermind guests to talk about how health, intimacy, and emotional resilience directly impact success in business and life. Andrea Johnson shares why high-achieving women often harden themselves to succeed and how rebuilding trust and emotional safety transform relationships, leadership, and confidence. Then, Kristen Kliethermes breaks down hormones, metabolism, and peptide therapy, explaining why fatigue, anxiety, and low libido are signals your body needs deeper support, not something you have to accept as normal. Finally, fertility expert Courtney Saye shares what most IVF clinics overlook and how optimizing whole-body health improves fertility outcomes and restores hope for couples on their journey. Tune in to learn how strengthening your body, relationships, and nervous system unlock greater energy, connection, and longevity in both business and life. Check out our Sponsors: Northwest Registered Agent - Don't wait, protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit HERE Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period HERE Brevo - the all-in-one marketing and CRM platform built to help you connect with customers, boost engagement, and grow your business smarter. Get started for free today, or use code HAPPY50 to save 50% on Starter and Standard Plans for the first three months of an annual subscription. Just head HERE Working Genius - If you're a CEO, an entrepreneur, or anyone who wants to level up, Working Genius helps you drop the shame around your weaknesses and focus on what you naturally do best. Take the Working Genius assessment and get 20% off with code EARN HERE Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go HERE right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Andrea Johnson a.k.a. the Hot Girl Therapist. 05:00 Why high-performing women become emotionally hardened over time. 08:00 How entrepreneurship can become an emotional avoidance strategy. 15:00 How broken trust slowly impacts intimacy and relationships. 19:15 Why does feminine strategy challenge traditional business advice? 25:30 The signs your nervous system is running your business and relationships. 27:30 Andrea's masterclass and nervous system regulation tools. 31:00 What is the biggest mistake people make when starting a health optimization journey? 33:00 Symptoms you should never accept as “normal aging.” 37:00 How hormone optimization restores energy, intimacy, and mental clarity. 44:00 The ideal way to help you become the most optimized version of yourself. 46:15 Why multivitamins often miss what your body actually needs. 49:15 Why every couple preparing for IVF should optimize health first. 52:45 The biggest fertility factors most clinics overlook. 56:15 When should couples consider IVF instead of continuing to try naturally? 01:00:00 Environmental toxins impacting your reproductive health. 01:03:00 What does low Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) mean? 01:04:45 When to seek fertility support before or during IVF. RESOURCES Connect with Andrea on Instagram to apply for Femme Quarters Mastermind Connect with Kristen on Instagram to take the Hormone Health Quiz Learn more about Functional Fertility Clinic HERE! Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Lori: @loriharder glōci: @getgloci Andrea: @theandreajohnson Kristen: @kristinleighwellness Courtney: @courtneylsaye

What if the biggest thing holding back your business, relationships, or energy isn't strategy, but what's happening inside your body and nervous system? In this VIP Mastermind episode, Lori and I sit down with 3 experts helping high performers strengthen connection, health, and long term vitality. Andrea Johnson shares why ambitious women often harden themselves in business and relationships and how rebuilding trust and emotional safety can transform intimacy and leadership. Then, Kristen Kliethermes breaks down hormones, peptides, and metabolic health, explaining why fatigue, anxiety, and low libido are signals your body needs deeper support. Finally, fertility expert Courtney Saye talks about what most IVF clinics overlook and how optimizing whole body health can improve fertility outcomes. Get ready to learn how to optimize your health, relationships, and resilience unlocks your next level.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Andrea Johnson a.k.a. the Hot Girl Therapist. 05:00 Why high-performing women become emotionally hardened over time. 08:00 How entrepreneurship can become an emotional avoidance strategy. 15:00 How broken trust slowly impacts intimacy and relationships. 19:15 Why does feminine strategy challenge traditional business advice? 25:30 The signs your nervous system is running your business and relationships. 27:30 Andrea's masterclass and nervous system regulation tools. 31:00 What is the biggest mistake people make when starting a health optimization journey? 33:00 Symptoms you should never accept as "normal aging." 37:00 How hormone optimization restores energy, intimacy, and mental clarity. 44:00 The ideal way to help you become the most optimized version of yourself. 46:15 Why multivitamins often miss what your body actually needs. 49:15 Why every couple preparing for IVF should optimize health first. 52:45 The biggest fertility factors most clinics overlook. 56:15 When should couples consider IVF instead of continuing to try naturally? 01:00:00 Environmental toxins impacting your reproductive health. 01:03:00 What does low Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) mean? 01:04:45 When to seek fertility support before or during IVF.   RESOURCES Connect with Andrea on Instagram to apply for Femme Quarters Mastermind Connect with Kristen on Instagram to take the Hormone Health Quiz Learn more about Functional Fertility Clinic HERE Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app Andrea: @theandreajohnson Kristen: @kristinleighwellness Courtney: @courtneylsaye

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. - Minneapolis' Anti-ICE Rent Strike - Concealed Carry and ICE: The Edge of the Second Amendment - Florida’s Groyper Candidate for Governor - The Cool Zone Response to Trump’s State of the Union - Executive Disorder: Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs, IVF, Cuts to ICE Training Now You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. 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