Podcasts about IVF

WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE. Have you ever looked at your HTMA results and thought: "Okay... but what does any of this actually mean?" If so, today's episode is for you. I'm joined by women's health dietitian and HTMA expert Amanda Montalvo for a deep dive into one of our favorite parts of the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis test: significant ratios. Inside Nourished Fertility, HTMAs have completely transformed how we support women with period loss, fertility struggles, thyroid symptoms, and hormone imbalances. These tests allow us to see deeper than standard blood work and understand how stress, metabolism, nervous system function, thyroid health, and mineral status are impacting your fertility journey. In this conversation, Amanda breaks down exactly what significant ratios are, why they matter, and how they help us understand what's happening behind symptoms like: Missing or irregular periods Fertility challenges Low energy and burnout Thyroid symptoms Blood sugar instability Anxiety and overwhelm Difficulty recovering from stress We also discuss why hormone imbalances are often the last thing to show up in the body—and why minerals may be the missing piece you've been overlooking. If you've completed an HTMA, are considering one, or simply want a better understanding of how minerals impact fertility, this episode is a must-listen. Ready to Restore Your Fertility? If you have a missing or irregular period and you're ready to uncover the root cause, we'd love to support you inside Premier Period Recovery for Fertility.

We kick off with rumors of Giannis heading to the Celtics and Jaylen Brown to the Clippers, and debate if Boomer will proudly fly a Knicks flag at his house. Jerry drops his final update featuring Mikal Bridges on Becky Hammon's Jalen Brunson comments, plus Geno Smith and Aaron Glenn finding inspiration in the Knicks' championship run. On the diamond, Ben Rice and Gerrit Cole power the Yankees over the White Sox, while Kodai Senga and the Mets get crushed early by the Reds. We wrap up with our Moment of the Day highlighting a viral, fired-up Japanese World Cup fan, and Gio closes the show sharing a wild story about an IVF mix-up where a family worked out a deal to keep a baby of a different race!

Right in the middle of an action-packed week defined by the excitement of the Knicks' championship parade, from the scramble for sold-out gear to the logistical madness and the celebrity buzz surrounding the celebration. Throughout the show, we tackled the wild headlines—including James Dolan's controversial no-sex rule, intense sports gossip involving Giannis and the Celtics, and inspired takes from stars like Geno Smith and Breece Hall. Between intense debates on team culture and management, we recapped a busy stretch of baseball with the Yankees surging and the Mets struggling, while keeping things light with off-the-wall listener calls, a viral Japanese soccer fan, and a shocking story about an IVF mix-up.

Zibby interviews fertility specialist Dr. Jaime Knopman and co-author Rebecca Raphael about their book, OWN YOUR FERTILITY. They discuss the realities of modern family planning, the rise in infertility, egg freezing, fertility preservation, and the importance of educating women earlier about their reproductive health. Drawing from both medical expertise and personal experience, Jaime and Rebecca share practical advice and empowering information to help women make informed decisions about their futures.Zibby also interviews Lindsay Bartels about IMOGEN IN WAITING: A Memoir of Modern Reproduction, a powerful and deeply personal exploration of genetic inheritance, fertility, and reproductive choice. Lindsay shares her experience navigating breast cancer, carrying the BRCA1 mutation, IVF, and the difficult ethical questions surrounding embryo testing. Together, they discuss motherhood, resilience, medical advances, and the complex decisions that arise when science offers unprecedented control over the future.** If you enjoy recommending things you love and even earning from it, you have to become a creator on ShopMy! You'll be able to see that your recommendations matter. Click my referral code here to learn more! ***** Want another secret podcast? If you sign up for my Z.I.P. Membership program, you'll get access to an exclusive podcast called Zibby's Show Notes, the behind-the-scenes of everything! Head to zibbyowens.com/subscribe to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What actually happens inside the IVF lab can have a major impact on embryo development, genetic testing results, and ultimately your chances of IVF success. I'm pulling back the curtain on how embryologists evaluate embryos, what makes one embryo more likely to succeed than another, and how the timing of biopsy, freezing, and embryo development can influence outcomes. We also tackle common questions, including whether a day 6 blastocyst is something to worry about and what patients should know about embryo grading and PGT-A testing. Joining me for this fascinating conversation is Dr. Tricia Adams, senior embryologist and laboratory manager at Ovation Fertility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Adams brings a rare combination of deep scientific expertise, from equine oocyte cryopreservation research to cutting-edge human embryology, along with a genuine passion for improving patient outcomes.  In this episode, I cover: • What embryologists actually do behind closed laboratory doors — and why you may never meet yours • Hatching vs. fully hatched blastocysts: what Dr. Adams' research revealed about ploidy status and implantation rates • The truth about day five vs. day six vs. day seven embryos — and why the day alone doesn't tell the whole story • How to advocate for yourself by asking the right questions about your specific lab's data • The rapid rise of elective egg freezing and what women should realistically understand about timing, expectations, and outcomes • Lessons from cryopreserving horse eggs and what that research taught Dr. Adams about protecting human oocytes • The future of embryo assessment: AI, non-invasive tools, and individualized embryo scoring Resources Ovation Fertility Website Fertility Answers (Baton Rouge & Lafayette, LA) Subscribe to The Egg Whisperer Show on YouTube Subscribe to The Egg Whisperer Show on Spotify Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 4 pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and answer your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well-known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making 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.  

What happens when the future you've imagined gets rewritten in a single doctor's appointment? Today, I'm excited to welcome Emily Patel as my guest. Emily is the founder of the Hopeful Mama Foundation. At 25, she was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure after years of misdiagnosis. Today, she's a mom of two through donor egg IVF, and a leading voice in infertility advocacy.  Join us as we explore self-advocacy, community as medicine, and why reproductive health is longevity.  How to advocate for your fertility when your symptoms are dismissed: Write down questions before appointments and bring them into the consultation  If a waiting period is required, ask your provider to explain why   Request earlier or additional testing if your symptoms seem abnormal  Ask about alternatives to standard treatment pathways, including less invasive options  Seek second opinions or an additional evaluation when the answers you receive don't align with your experience Bio: Emily Patel Emily Patel is the founder of the Hopeful Mama Foundation and a nationally recognized infertility advocate and speaker dedicated to normalizing conversations around infertility, reproductive health, and the emotional realities of family building. At 25, after years of misdiagnoses and unanswered questions, Emily was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure, a life-changing diagnosis that reshaped everything she envisioned for her future. After navigating infertility, a failed adoption, and the emotional complexities of family building, Emily became a mother to two daughters through donor egg IVF. Determined to ensure other women never feel alone in their journey, Emily founded Hopeful Mama to provide connection, education, and financial support for women navigating infertility. Through her work, she has built a national community of support that combines education, emotional care, and financial assistance for individuals navigating infertility. Known for blending vulnerability with empowerment, Emily speaks on infertility in the workplace, resilience, women's health advocacy, and turning personal hardship into meaningful impact. Her story and advocacy have inspired millions through social media, speaking engagements, and national awareness initiatives. In this episode: How, at around 16, Emily's cluster of symptoms was assumed by the doctor to be “just hormonal changes” How, after being diagnosed with ovarian insufficiency, Emily was left without any guidance or emotional support The shock and grief Emily experienced after being told she could not conceive naturally The disappointment Emily and her partner experienced after the birth mother reversed their adoption How Emily finally had two daughters, via donor egg IVF across multiple cycles, with one failed cycle in between  How Emily's infertility experience led her to create the Hopeful Mama Foundation The type of support offered by the Hopeful Mama Foundation for people facing infertility  Links and Resources: Guest Social Media Links: Hopeful Mama Foundation Hopeful Mama Foundation on Facebook Hopeful Mama Foundation on Instagram Relative Links for This Show: Your Longevity Blueprint Mitochondrial Complex Your Longevity Blueprint COQ10 Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Welcome to the late-night graveyard shift known as The Other Side Of Midnight where the bizarre and the everyday violently collide. Hosted by Walter Sterling, this podcast is a hilariously unhinged ride tailored for fellow introverts, freaks, and misfits. Every episode pivots wildly from serious debates on government UFO cover-ups, Jeffrey Epstein conspiracies, and Hollywood cannibal rumors, to the secret shame of eating gas station chicken alone in your car and the tragedy of crying babies in Walmart at midnight. Whether you're here for investigative journalists dissecting alien crash retrievals, debates over massive IVF mix-ups, or ancient Sumerian theories about your pet cat, grab your tinfoil hat—it's going to be a wild ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this wild episode of The Other Side of Midnight, Walter Sterling and NewsNation's Ross Coulthart dissect the latest government UFO document dumps, questioning if the public is being "snowed" on alien crash retrievals and extraterrestrial cover-ups. Things get spiritual when veteran "Rock and Roll Priest" Father Jim Ducker joins the show to discuss whether UAPs might actually be satanic and why he'd bring holy water to a flying saucer. Finally, Walter opens the phone lines for a heated ethical debate over a massive IVF clinic mix-up where a Caucasian couple gave birth to a Black baby, sparking arguments over whether the child belongs with its birth parents or genetic parents. Plus, retired detective Vic Ferrari drops in to share a scandalous true-crime story about a corrupt NYPD officer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailCan your embryo fall out after an embryo transfer? Do you really need bed rest after IVF? Can walking, peeing, coughing, laughing, going up stairs, having stress, or riding home in the car ruin your chances?In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down one of the most common fears patients have after embryo transfer: whether one wrong move can prevent implantation.We discuss where the bed rest myth came from, why the uterus is not an open space where an embryo can simply “fall out,” and what the evidence actually says about bed rest after embryo transfer. Dr. Amols also explains why normal movement is okay, why peeing after transfer is not a problem, and why patients should not spend the two-week wait blaming themselves for every sneeze, step, or bump in the car.This episode also covers the difference between fresh and frozen embryo transfers, why activity restrictions after a fresh transfer may be more about enlarged ovaries than the embryo itself, whether retroverted uteruses change the equation, and why clinic instructions can vary.And yes, we also talk about McDonald's French fries after embryo transfer — because no IVF superstition is safe on this podcast.If you are preparing for an embryo transfer, recovering from one, or stuck in the two-week wait replaying everything you did, this episode will help separate fear from fact.In this episode, we cover: Can an embryo fall out after embryo transfer?  Does bed rest improve IVF success?  Is it okay to pee after embryo transfer?  Can walking, coughing, sneezing, laughing, or stairs hurt implantation?  Fresh vs frozen embryo transfer activity restrictions  Retroverted uterus and embryo transfer positioning  Sex after embryo transfer  Stress during the two-week wait  McDonald's French fries and IVF superstitions  Why patients should stop blaming themselves after transfer The takeaway: after embryo transfer, take care of yourself — but you do not need to treat yourself like a porcelain doll. Rest if you want to rest, not because your embryo needs you perfectly still.Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform.Stay connected with us for updates and fertility tips – follow us on Facebook. For more resources and information, visit our website at www.NewDirectionFertility.com.Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at TBFT@NewDirectionFertility.com.Join us next Tuesday for more discussions on fertility, where we blend medical expertise with a touch of humor to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Until then, keep the conversation going and remember: understanding your fertility is a journey we're on together.

The Gary & Shannon Show (06/17) Hour 2 - Gary and Shannon dive into a wild story about a couple who gave birth to a baby through IVF, only to discover that the baby isn't genetically theirs. They also discuss a bizarre plot to attack the UFC event with drones, and the FBI's investigation into a group that believes the government is sacrificing and consuming infants. Plus, they explore the science behind yawning and how it might be connected to brain function. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff sits down with Rebecca Adlington, one of Great Britain's most accomplished swimmers. A two-time Olympic gold medalist, former world record holder, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and mother of three, Becky reflects on the journey that took her from Olympic glory in Beijing to building a life and legacy beyond the pool.The conversation explores Becky's unique relationship with swimming and competition. While many athletes thrive on race day, Becky reveals that she never loved competing and instead found her joy in the daily process of training. She opens up about the anxiety she felt leading into major competitions, the disappointment she carried after London 2012 despite winning two Olympic bronze medals, and how she learned to separate her identity from results.Katie and Becky also dive into motherhood, pregnancy loss, IVF journeys, and the realities of balancing family with a meaningful career. Becky shares her experience navigating multiple miscarriages, the anxiety that followed during pregnancy, and the lessons she has learned about resilience, trust, and giving herself grace through life's most challenging moments.Today, Becky's passion is transforming swimming at the grassroots level through her growing network of swim schools across the United Kingdom. She discusses her mission to improve water safety, expand access to swimming lessons, and create opportunities for future generations to develop confidence in the water. For Becky, the impact of swimming extends far beyond medals and records. It is about changing lives.From Olympic memories and career transitions to motherhood, purpose, and the power of trusting your path, this is an honest and inspiring conversation with one of swimming's most beloved champions.-----Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwaters) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----FOLLOW KATIE ON:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kthoff7/-----SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSIM8health.com/discount/unfiltered for 10% offGO TO strava.com/challenges/6023 to join the Challengeendlesspools.com/unfiltered to unlock $1,000 offVisit speedo.com to shop suits, apparel and equipmentdreamrecovery.io use code UNFILTEREDTHIRTY for 30% off-----#UnfilteredWaters #Swimming #RebeccaAdlington

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

In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm joined by Trudy McKanna, Senior Field Medical Director at GRAIL, to talk about a groundbreaking new test called Galleri®. This multi-cancer early detection test can identify signals of more than 50 different types of cancer through a simple blood draw, often before symptoms appear. For anyone focused on protecting their long-term health, identifying possible cancers early, and for those who have done treatment and may be concerned about future cancer risk, this technology could be life-changing. We talk about how the Galleri® test works, the science behind it, and what this means for cancer treatment and detection. Trudy also shares why early detection is so critical, how accurate the test is, and what healthcare providers and patients need to know about accessing this innovation. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's site (with a transcript). In this episode, we cover: - What GRAIL's Galleri® test is and how it works - How early cancer detection offers more time and options for care, plus how it may help patients avoid chemo - Why the test could revolutionize preventative care and cancer treatment plans - What fertility specialists and patients should know about using Galleri® after Clomid usage - How GRAIL is working to expand access and education around early detection Find GRAIL's Galleri® test here: https://www.galleri.com/ Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 4 pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and answer your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well-known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making 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.

There is a quiet conversation happening inside your body that may be shaping your fertility more than almost anything else you have been told to focus on. It is happening in your gut, your reproductive tract, and your uterus. Until recently, science assumed the uterus was sterile. We now know it is not, and the bacterial communities living in these three places are in constant communication with one another, influencing your hormones, your immune response, and your ability to conceive and carry a pregnancy. In this solo episode, Michelle walks you through what the research actually shows about the gut, vaginal, and uterine microbiomes, why this is one of the most overlooked pieces of the fertility puzzle, and what you can realistically do to support these ecosystems without falling into fear or expensive supplement spirals. You will learn why diversity is wonderful in the gut but not always ideal in the reproductive tract, how the estrobolome regulates your hormones, and how nervous system regulation, sleep, fiber, and fermented foods quietly shape the entire system. This is a grounded, science-backed conversation that gives you a clearer map of your own body. Key Takeaways: The uterus is not sterile. It has its own microbiome that influences implantation, pregnancy, and live birth rates. A reproductive tract dominated by Lactobacillus is associated with significantly better fertility outcomes, including higher IVF success and lower miscarriage and preterm birth rates. Diversity in the gut microbiome is healthy. In the uterus and lower reproductive tract, the opposite is true. A quieter, Lactobacillus-dominant environment is what supports fertility. The estrobolome, a collection of gut bacteria, regulates how your body metabolizes and clears estrogen. When it is off, estrogen can recirculate and contribute to issues like endometriosis, fibroids, and irregular cycles. Roughly 70 percent of your immune system lives in your gut, and gut inflammation can show up as uterine inflammation, affecting implantation. Antibiotics, hormonal birth control, chronic stress, poor sleep, and harsh products like douches and scented washes all disrupt these microbiomes. Foundational support is simple and accessible: a wide variety of plant fibers, real fermented foods, consistent sleep, nervous system regulation, and leaving the lower reproductive tract alone. Microbiome testing is now far more accessible and gives you specific information about your own body, so you can stop guessing and make targeted choices instead of throwing every wellness tool at the problem. Host Bio: Michelle Oravitz, L.Ac., FABORM, is a board-certified fertility acupuncturist, Ayurvedic practitioner, and author of The Way of Fertility. She is the host of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, where she explores the intersection of Traditional Chinese Medicine, modern fertility science, nervous system health, and the deeper, often overlooked terrain of mind-body fertility. Through her clinical practice and online programs, Michelle works with women trying to conceive and with practitioners who want to bring a more holistic, integrated approach into their work.  Research and Resources Cited: The endometrial microbiome and its impact on reproductive outcomes Evidence that the endometrial microbiota has an effect on implantation success or failure Lactobacillus-dominant vaginal microbiome and pregnancy outcomes The vaginal microbiome and preterm birth Estrobolome: the gut microbiome and estrogen metabolism The gut microbiome and the female reproductive system Vagus nerve, gut-brain axis, and reproductive health Antibiotic use and the female microbiome  Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are:  https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility:  https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/   Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: The Wholesome Lotus

In this conversation, Carl Trueman joins me and Scott Rae for one of the most wide-ranging episodes we've recorded. We get into CS Lewis, Nietzsche's madman, the anthropological question at the heart of every cultural debate, the sexual revolution, pornography, contraception (where Trueman calls himself "a work in progress"), IVF, surrogacy, end-of-life decisions, and how Christians sometimes mirror the secular world's trivialization of death. READ: The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity by Carl Trueman (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW3LVXQW?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_HNU2TW9LP6RXFBSTXY5M) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This one hurts. It was just a few months ago we heard Jelly Roll praise his wife of 10 years in his Grammy acceptance speech, crediting her with changing and saving his life. Bunnie XO had been talking about surrogates, IVF and growing a family with Jelly Roll and his two children from different relationships. Now, we’re hearing Jelly Roll filed for divorce more than a month ago, citing irreconcilable differences. Meantime, Bunnie XO has posted on both Tik Tok and instagram. sending cryptic messages to fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

You can have zero cysts on your ovaries and still be diagnosed with PCOS. Wild, right? But that's exactly how loose this diagnosis really is.I sat down for this episode with Dr. Angela Potter, a PCOS and fertility specialist who works with women every day who hear the exact same thing I hear all the time: "Your labs are fine, here's Clomid, good luck."If you've been told you have PCOS, you've wondered if you might, or you've just been collecting random symptoms for years with nobody connecting the dots, this one's for you.Here's a glimpse of what we get into:Why PCOS can look completely different from one woman to the next, and why "one path for everyone" was never going to workThe "biological safety" signal your brain sends to your ovaries, and the everyday things that might be quietly sending the opposite signalWhy "your labs are fine" doesn't mean nothing's going on, and what that conversation usually missesWhy "just go low carb" is some of the most common PCOS advice out there, and why it can backfireWhat egg quality really has to do with timing, and why that matters before jumping into a medicated cyclePCOS stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome, and the name is a little misleading. You don't actually need cysts on your ovaries to have it. Doctors look at three things, called the Rotterdam criteria: ovulation issues, elevated androgens like testosterone (which can show up as acne, extra hair growth, or stubborn weight around your belly), and cysts on the ovaries. Two out of three of those, and that's your diagnosis.Here's where it gets interesting. Because PCOS is a syndrome and not one specific thing, three women can both technically "have PCOS" and look completely different. One might be dealing with insulin issues. Another might have an adrenal driver. Another might be dealing with inflammation. And yet the standard medical playbook treats all of these women the same way: a few rounds of ovulation induction medication, and if that doesn't work, on to IVF.Dr. Potter put it so well. She said the fertility algorithm for PCOS is linear, basically one path for everyone, and that path doesn't account for the fact that your PCOS and my PCOS could be driven by completely different things. No wonder so many women feel like the system is failing them. Because in a lot of ways, it is.So we went deeper into something I talk about all the time, which is that your hormones are never the whole story. Your estrogen and testosterone aren't just randomly out of whack for no reason. There's something underneath creating that picture, and a huge piece of it comes down to whether or not your body feels safe.Your brain is constantly scanning for threats, the same way it would have hundreds of thousands of years ago. If your body senses there isn't enough food coming in, or your blood sugar is all over the place, or your nervous system is stuck in stress mode, your brain's response is to shut down ovulation. Not because it's broken. Because it's trying to protect you.This is why so many women with PCOS get told to "just go low carb" or "just lose weight," and then feel even worse, or stay completely stuck. If your body is already in a stress response, restricting food sends an even louder signal that things aren't safe. The research doesn't actually back up low carb as the magic fix for PCOS, but it's everywhere, so women try it, it doesn't work, and then they think something is wrong with them. The advice was never built for your specific body in the first place.We also got into what happens when someone's told to do a medicated cycle without addressing any of this first. Your body might be saying "not safe to ovulate" for a real reason, and a medication can override that signal for one cycle, but it doesn't change the underlying picture. Dr. Potter talked about egg quality and how it takes about 90 days to develop a healthy egg. So if you go into a medicated cycle without those building blocks in place, you're already starting from behind. This isn't an anti-medication conversation. It's about giving your body what it needs first, so that if medication is part of your path, you're working with your body instead of against it.By the end of this conversation, so many things clicked into place for me, even with everything I already know about hormones. Grab your coffee, hit play, and let's get into it together.CONNECT WITH DR. POTTER:The PCOS Lab Podcast PCOS Ovulation Assessment Fix Your Breakfast, Fix Your Hormones Podcast CourseNEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? 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Join me today as we talk about symptom spotting during IVF through the lens of hypervigilance — why the nervous system becomes obsessed with searching for "signs," how body surveillance takes hold during infertility, and why healing may begin with learning to experience the body as a home instead of a project.

The perk trap is costing organizations thousands while leaving teams burned out. Yolanda Fraction, author of the book Joyful Workplaces, joins us to share how leaders can move past surface-level culture and design systems that deliver both joy and results. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why multi-billion dollar corporate perks like unlimited PTO and cold brew fail to fix the root causes of team burnout The critical operational shift from viewing talent development as a cost center to treating it as a core business driver What it means to lead as a steward of people rather than a controller, and how that impacts daily management decisions How to utilize tactical self-leadership tools like the Johari Window and 360-degree feedback to expose your own leadership blind spots Why corporate culture is never a kickoff project and how to accurately diagnose your workplace using the culture iceberg Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:33) The Reality of the Perk Trap (03:15) Designing Systems for Joy and Performance (05:48) Shifting From Controller to Steward of People (08:53) The True Human Cost of Broken Systems (13:51) Using Self Leadership to Drive Team Clarity (19:01) Uncovering Blind Spots and Reflective Leadership (21:20) Diagnosing Culture Beyond the Surface (25:31) A Brand That Makes Yolanda Smile (27:38) Where to Connect with Yolanda Fraction About Yolanda Fraction Yolanda Fraction, M.Ed., is an organizational development consultant, leadership advisor, and corporate trainer with more than two decades of experience helping executives build healthier, high performing workplaces. Currently pursuing her PhD in industrial organizational psychology, Yolanda holds a graduate degree in adult and organizational learning, bringing a deeply practical and human centered approach to talent management across corporate, nonprofit, academic, and government sectors. She is the author of Joyful Workplaces: How People and Systems Create Energy, Resilience, and Results, and she hosts the Teamwork Sandbox podcast, where she explores the direct ways leaders influence and shape modern organizational culture. What Brand Has Made Yolanda Smile Recently? Yolanda shared a powerful story about Marriott that perfectly illustrated care beyond measure. While managing a hectic work travel schedule and undergoing IVF treatments, she arrived well before check-in at a Marriott property needing a safe place to store her temperature-sensitive medications. Instead of sticking strictly to standard front desk policy, an empathetic employee stepped up, securely stored the medication in a staff refrigerator, and personally ensured it safely reached her room later. For Yolanda, this moment of going above and beyond proved that a culture of genuine care is truly embedded within the Marriott brand. Resources & Links Connect with Yolanda on LinkedIn. Learn more about Yolanda Fraction and her work at her website. Listen & Support the Show Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon/Audible, TuneIn, and iHeart. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help others find the show. Share this episode — email a friend or colleague this episode. Sign up for my free Story Strategies newsletter for branding and storytelling tips. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains deep, heartfelt chats about IVF treatment, stillbirth and a difficult journey to becoming pregnant. If you're on this journey, you may want to skip this episode. We understand xx Show Description:

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

For most people, donor eggs is at the bottom of the list. It is not where you wanted to land. And if your clinic is recommending it, something in you is saying there has to be more to look at first. Here is what we see every week. The donor egg recommendation rarely arrives after a complete workup. It arrives after looking at the AMH, the FSH, the follicle count, maybe a basic semen analysis, and maybe being told your TSH is normal. Those numbers are real. The diagnosis is real. What gets called complete is the question. This episode is the 11 specific things we most often find skipped before the recommendation gets made. Pull it up. Take notes. Bring it to your next appointment. The 11 patterns: 1. Thyroid, the full panel, not just TSH 2. The gut, including H. pylori 3. Hidden food sensitivities 4. Medications you are already on that affect fertility 5. The vaginal microbiome 6. The seminal microbiome 7. The male partner's full bloodwork 8. Sperm DNA fragmentation 9. Vaginal and seminal cross-contamination between partners 10. The nervous system and HPA axis 11. Liver function and hormone clearance These are the tests that sit outside the standard fertility workup. A 2024 study in Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics found that ovarian reserve markers like AMH do not significantly predict natural conception in women with regular cycles. The donor egg recommendation comes from one snapshot, not the full investigation. If this is the first episode you have landed on in this series, go back and listen to "Told Donor Eggs Are Your Only Option? Ask This First," then "How Long Should I Try With My Own Eggs Before Donor Eggs?" then "The Gut Findings Your Clinic Did Not Look For," and "Multiple Failed IVF And Told Donor Eggs?" This episode brings all of it together. WHAT YOUR CLINIC MISSED The companion guide walks through all 11 of these patterns in more detail, so you can take it to your next appointment and ask the questions. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line MISSED, and we will send you the guide. FUNCTIONAL FERTILITY SECOND OPINION A free 45-minute call where I review your labs, your history, and your partner's results with you. You leave knowing what your biology has been telling you and what your next decision could be. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line FERTILE, or book here. ABOUT THE HOST I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, host of Get Pregnant Naturally (1M+ downloads), and author of Fabulously Fertile. If this episode helped, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It is how other women find this work. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The Donor Egg Recommendation and What Gets Called Complete 01:00 Who's Reviewing Your Case at Fab Fertile 02:00 Thyroid: The Full Panel, Not Just TSH 03:00 The Gut and H. pylori 04:00 Hidden Food Sensitivities 05:00 Medications That Affect Fertility 06:30 The Vaginal Microbiome 08:00 The Seminal Microbiome 08:30 The Male Partner's Full Bloodwork 09:00 Sperm DNA Fragmentation 09:30 Cross-Contamination Between Partners 11:00 The Nervous System and HPA Axis 11:30 Liver Function and Hormone Clearance 13:00 The Functional Fertility Second Opinion

The emotional side of a fertility journey is real, and it's the part that often goes unspoken. You can walk into treatment prepared with every medical question imaginable and still feel blindsided by the weight of the waiting, the uncertainty, and the grief that can come when things don't go to plan.That gap deserves more airtime than it gets.In this episode of The Science of Motherhood, Dr Renee White sits down with Dr Giselle Crawford, fertility specialist and gynaecologist with more than ten years of experience in obstetrics, gynaecology, and infertility care, to explore the emotional terrain of fertility treatment and what genuinely good care looks like from the inside. They cover everything from managing expectations through the IVF process, to navigating grief, supporting your relationship, and knowing when to pause.This episode is Part 5 of the Trying to Conceive series on The Science of Motherhood.You'll Hear About:Why emotional preparation matters as much as medical readinessHow to understand the concept of attrition in IVFWhat stress actually does (and doesn't) do to fertility outcomesHow partners can move from spectator to co-pilotWhy stopping treatment isn't giving upHaving language for what you're going through makes it easier to carry. This episode gives you that, alongside the science to back it up.If someone you love is navigating fertility treatment right now, this is the episode to share with them. And subscribe so you don't miss an episode of The Science of Motherhood.Resources & Links:

Third-party IVF is getting bigger, but are clinics actually getting better at it?Or are some efforts to streamline the process creating new risks for patients?Dr. Allison Bloom of Main Line Fertility and Dr. Daniel Shapiro of Reproductive Biology Associates (RBA) discuss what separates a clinic that offers third-party reproduction from one that truly excels at it.We dive into:The push to streamline third-party IVF (and where corners may be getting cut)The technology stack donor & surrogacy programs needThe gaps in today's EMRs and what needs to changeEmerging trends around known donorsNew thinking on anonymous vs. de-identified donationOne thing each physician believes clinics should start (or stop) doing to become a third-party IVF powerhouseAs third-party reproduction becomes more common, the operational, ethical, and technological challenges become harder to ignore.

Take a sneak peek at this month's Fertility & Sterility! Articles discussed this month are:   (03:58) Views and Reviews: Data driven analysis of fertility optimization (06;29) Fertile Battle: The dilemma: Is it reasonable to freeze immature oocytes and, if so, when? (08:16) ASRM Pages: Recurrent pregnancy loss: a Committee Opinion & Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF): A Committee Opinion 09:26) Birth outcomes after in vitro fertilization among cancer survivors  (17:14) Intra-Patient Variability in the Number of Retrieved Oocytes and Ovarian Response Categories Between Consecutive IVF Cycles (31:16) Racial/Ethnic Variation in Ovarian Responsiveness and Live Birth After In Vitro Fertilization  (38:16) Spindle dynamics and chromosome segregation in human preimplantation embryos  (44:47) One-Quarter of Men with AZFc Deletions Have Sperm within the Ejaculate at the Time of Planned Micro-TESE (53:22) Association between hereditary breast cancer gene variants and aneuploidy rates in IVF cycles using PGT-M View Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/  

What if your busy summer has actually been helping your fertility more than you realize?Many women trying to conceive assume that vacations, disrupted routines, and a packed summer schedule are working against their fertility goals. But what if the extra movement, opportunities for connection, reduced pressure, and moments of joy are doing important behind-the-scenes work to support hormone balance, nervous system regulation, and reproductive health?In this episode you'll... -Learn how gentle movement, nervous system regulation, and reduced stress can positively influence fertility in ways intense workouts often cannot.-Discover why oxytocin, connection, and feelings of safety play a critical role in creating a fertility-supportive environment within the body.-Understand the 90-day fertility timeline and why the choices you make this summer directly impact your egg and sperm quality in the months ahead.Listen now to learn how to use the remainder of your summer to create meaningful fertility progress today so your future cycles can reflect the healthy foundation you're building right now.

Today's guest is Cory Allen—a former police officer, longtime U.S. Secret Service Agent who spent years protecting Michelle Obama, author, dad, and advocate for LGBTQ+ family building.You may know Cory from his memoir, Breaking Free, where he shared his journey as a gay Secret Service Agent. Now he's written a children's book called Dada Takes a Trip, inspired by the very real emotions that come with leaving your child behind for a work trip—and helping kids understand that love doesn't disappear just because a parent is away.In this episode, Cory opens up about his path to parenthood through surrogacy, the losses and challenges he and his husband faced along the way, and what it's been like building their family. Cory and Ali also talk about fatherhood, vulnerability, the highs and lows of surrogacy, and why he believes more men should feel comfortable talking about their emotions.For more, go to https://www.coryallenbooks.com/IG: @authorcoryallenEPISODE 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.CARAWAYCaraway cookware is beautiful, first of all — like, actually gorgeous sitting on your stove — but it also makes cooking feel easier and less stressful.Visit carawayhome.com to take an additional 10% off your next purchase using code INFERTILEAF at checkout.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

Have you been carrying the entire mental load of your fertility journey while wondering if your partner is truly in it with you?When you're trying to conceive, it's easy for fertility to become your responsibility alone, especially during a busy summer filled with vacations, social events, and disrupted routines.In this episode you'll... -Discover how one open and honest conversation can create more support, teamwork, and connection during your fertility journey.-Learn a simple framework for discussing fertility needs with your partner without blame, pressure, or conflict.-Find out why summer can actually become one of the best seasons to strengthen intimacy, reduce stress, and support your fertility goals together.Tune in now to learn how a small shift in communication and connection can help you feel more supported, less overwhelmed, and more united with your partner on your path to pregnancy.

In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Jenna Turocy is joining me to talk about new treatment options for recurrent implantation failure. Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) is determined when embryos of good quality fail to implant following several in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment cycles. The good news is that there is treatment for this, and Dr. Turocy has been researching it. The types of treatments that Dr. Jenna has studied include:

Could your fun, exciting, and seemingly stress-free summer actually be creating the hormonal conditions that make it harder to get pregnant?Most women associate stress with major life challenges, difficult relationships, or overwhelming workloads. But there's another form of stress that often flies under the radar, and we break it all down for you on this episode and exactly what to do to support your fertility.In this episode you'll...-Discover why your body responds to "good stress" and "bad stress" in remarkably similar ways.-Learn how elevated cortisol levels may influence progesterone production, ovulation, and fertility outcomes.-Find out how three simple daily habits can help regulate your nervous system and support a more fertility-friendly environment.Listen now to learn the hidden fertility challenge most women overlook during summer and discover three simple habits that can help support your hormones, lower stress, and keep you moving toward your pregnancy goals.

Could this summer habit be quietly disrupting the very hormones needed for ovulation, implantation, and pregnancy?In this episode, Dr. Katie explains the surprising connection between sleep timing and fertility; and shares two simple habits that can help support hormone health all summer long.In this episode you'll...-Discover how your circadian rhythm influences ovulation, progesterone production, cortisol regulation, and overall fertility.-Learn the two simple sleep anchors that can help protect fertility hormones even during busy summer months.-Understand why consistent wake times and morning sunlight may be more important than striving for a perfect bedtime.Listen now to learn the two free daily habits that can help support your fertility hormones, improve sleep consistency, and keep your body working with, not against, your reproductive goals this summer.

*triggers: This episode includes discussion of depression and mental health crises. In 1997 Natalie Imbruglia released her first single, Torn, which sold more than 4 million physical copies worldwide. In her homeland of Australia, it became the most played song on the radio, being played an average of 75 times a day over the two decades following its release. She landed a part in Neighbours in 1985, when she was just 16 years old, and stayed on the hugely popular soap for two years before moving to London. Her first album, Left Of Middle, went multi-platinum. Five further albums followed but it wasn't always easy: in 2009 she took a six-year break from music to concentrate on acting, appearing on stage and in film and also as a judge on the Australian X Factor. Since then, she has released further music, become a mother to a son and won The Masked Singer. Now she returns with her seventh studio album, Algorithm. We talk about how writing this album coincided with the perimenopause, reflect on her time in Neighbours, her experience of dating apps, going through solo IVF to have her son, the sexism she faced in the music industry, plus the wisdom she has found in her 50s. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 03:08 Making Natalie's new album Algorithm 04:55 Neurodivergence and Menopause 08:59 Death Scrolling 10:47 Dropped by Label 16:07 Neighbors and Rejection 25:35 Dating in Your 30s 27:15 Rejection Builds Clarity 27:37 Choosing Love Over Biology 30:47 IVF Reality Check 34:13 Single Mother Headlines 35:48 Manifesting With Lists 38:11 Living After Torn 43:53 Sexism and Aging Power

With women waiting to have children later in life, one of the most commonly asked questions I hear is "How Old is "Too Old" to have a Baby?" I'm excited to talk about this topic in this week's show, so you have all the #fertilityfacts you need to plan your fertility future. Regardless of your age, it is smart to get your fertility levels checked. We now live in a world where tests that can help paint a picture of your fertility levels and diagnosis are both more accessible and affordable. It's for that reason that I recommend to anyone that thinks they may want a family someday to get their TUSHY checked. Read the full transcript on my website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. 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.

June is World Infertility Awareness Month, a month dedicated to the one in six couples worldwide who are quietly navigating the heartbreak, questions, and uncertainty that go along with the fertility journey. A short while ago, I had the privilege of launching my book, Your Fertility Blueprint. That day, I gave a presentation where I shared everything I wish I had known earlier in my own journey, including the framework that can change how we understand fertility, the hope that often gets lost along the way, and the truth that you are far more than your unexplained infertility diagnosis. I truly believe that something unexplained is simply something uninvestigated. In honour of Infertility Awareness Month, I'm sharing that presentation with you today. Whether you're in the thick of it yourself, supporting someone who is, or you simply want to understand the infertility experience better, this episode is for you. The products I used unknowingly, which poisoned my system with endocrine-disrupting chemicals: Hair straighteners Conventional beauty products Chemical chlorine-laced tampons Bath and Body Works fragranced lotions Plastic water bottles Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable, optimal health and longevity.  A nurse practitioner since 2009, Dr. Gray completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011 and holds a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida's Medical School. Dr. Gray is one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine in 2013 and became Iowa's first BioTe certified provider—now the state's only platinum provider with over 10,000 pellet placements. She is also certified as a SIBO doctor-approved practitioner, mold-literate provider, and ReCODE 2.0 practitioner for cognitive decline prevention. An Amazon best-selling author, Dr. Gray wrote Your Longevity Blueprint and Your Fertility Blueprint, and hosts the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast. She co-founded Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. After her own ten-year fertility journey, she now specializes in helping couples optimize reproductive health through functional medicine. Having lost her grandmother to vascular dementia, she is personally committed to helping families avoid cognitive decline. Dr. Gray founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In this episode: I describe my 10-year journey of trying to conceive, including testing, treatments, IUIs, IVF, failed transfers, and my emotional struggle  How, even as a nurse practitioner with a doctorate in functional medicine and over 15 years of clinical experience, I still struggled with infertility Why I believe unexplained infertility is simply uninvestigated infertility I outline six major factors that contributed to my infertility, explaining why they needed to be addressed together, not in isolation How the functional and integrative medicine approaches differ from those of conventional medicine I highlight the windows for egg and sperm development and explain how changes made during that time can improve egg and sperm quality The combination of conventional and functional medicine treatments I used, which ultimately led to the birth of my sons Links and Resources: Interested in purchasing Your Fertility Blueprint or watching the full book launch presentation? Visit: https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/yourfertilityblueprint/ Guest Social Media Links: @stephaniegraydnp Relative Links for This Show: ⁠⁠⁠https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/coq10-100-mg/ Use code ENERGY to get 10% off ⁠⁠⁠MITOCHONDRIAL COMPLEX Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Send us Fan MailFertility advice can be wrong even when the person giving it meant well. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explores how reassurance, incomplete evaluations, and well-intentioned attempts to “save money” can sometimes delay the fertility care patients actually need.This episode looks at the emotional stress patients feel when they realize they may have lost time, the difference between bad intentions and bad outcomes, and why advice like “just keep trying,” “your labs are normal,” or “at least you can get pregnant” can sometimes miss the bigger picture.Dr. Amols also discusses when OB/GYNs can appropriately help with fertility concerns, when referral to a fertility specialist matters, and why good advice should include a reason, a timeline, a next step, and a point where the plan changes.Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform.Stay connected with us for updates and fertility tips – follow us on Facebook. For more resources and information, visit our website at www.NewDirectionFertility.com.Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at TBFT@NewDirectionFertility.com.Join us next Tuesday for more discussions on fertility, where we blend medical expertise with a touch of humor to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Until then, keep the conversation going and remember: understanding your fertility is a journey we're on together.

Welcome back to Where’s Your Bump At?! In this episode, I’m joined by my beautiful friend Tarrah Jordan as she opens up about her incredibly emotional journey to motherhood. From infertility and 10 rounds of IVF to pregnancy loss, unexpected complications and finally meeting her miracle baby Aspen, Tarrah shares the highs, lows and everything in between. This is an honest, raw and deeply hopeful conversation about resilience, motherhood and never giving up on your dream of becoming a parent. All our love,Anna xxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madison is a mom of two living children who has also experienced three pregnancy losses along her journey to grow her family.In this episode, Madison shares how a genetic diagnosis led her to face difficult decisions about future pregnancies, her experience navigating fertility treatment, and the heartbreak of additional losses along the way. She also opens up about the importance of trusting your instincts when something doesn't feel right and the challenges of advocating for yourself during uncertain medical situations.In this conversation, we discuss:• Miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, and pregnancy loss• A genetic diagnosis and family-building decisions• IVF and fertility treatment• Self-advocacy in healthcare• Trusting your intuition• Finding hope after lossMadison's story is a powerful reminder that even in the midst of uncertainty, grief, and unanswered questions, hope can still be found.

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik and Dr. Natalie Crawford explores the crucial connection between lifestyle choices and fertility, breaking down her five non-negotiables for optimizing reproductive health. They highlighted the impact of sleep, stress management, muscle movement, nutrition, and toxin exposure on fertility for both men and women. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Five non-negotiables for fertility01:02 Chronic vs. acute inflammation01:59 IVF outcomes and inflammation02:46 Importance of sleep03:40 Sleep and fertility hormones07:00 Muscle movement and insulin resistance11:45 Chronic stress and cortisol15:33 Optimal diet for fertility20:24 Toxins and endocrine disruptors Stay connected with Dr. Natalie Crawford on social media for daily insights and updates. Don't miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/nataliecrawfordmd/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieCrawfordMD TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliecrawfordmd X - https://x.com/ncrawfordmd WEBSITE - https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/ Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Katy Faust back to the studio. She is a Children's Rights Advocate and the Founder and President of “Them Before Us”, a global movement defending children's right to their mother and father. She is also the author of several books including “Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement”. In this interview, we discuss her new initiative: The Greater Than Campaign, why she is trying to get the Obergefell v. Hodges gay marriage SCOTUS ruling overturned, how the rights of children are being violated to make adults feel comfortable, the dangers faced by children in gay parent households, how easy it has become for people to create and take possession of “designer babies”, why the IVF process is helping drive this cultural shift, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're told that we can have it all if we time it right: build your career first, then start a family. But what does the medicine actually say? Amanda Goetz sits down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist at RMA of New York and author of the USA Today bestseller The Lucky Egg. Dr. Lucky busts the biggest fertility myths (no, your fertility doesn't fall off a cliff at 35), explains why so-called "fertility checks" are mostly marketing, and breaks down the real difference between freezing eggs and freezing embryos. She also flips the script on a part of the story we tend to ignore—male-factor infertility, which accounts for roughly half of cases—and why family building is a team sport. Women shouldn't carry all the burden! It's an honest, science-forward, and surprisingly reassuring conversation about the fertility knowledge gap—and how it's okay to not have it all figured out in your 20s. . This episode gets into both the emotional and physical considerations of fertility treatment, and we think it's a worthwhile listen, regardless of what stage of life you might find yourself in—and even if you're undecided on the whole kids thing. Key Takeaways: Fertility doesn't fall off a cliff at 35. It's a gradual continuum, and many women conceive naturally into their 30s and 40s. AMH measures egg count, not fertility, and a low number shouldn't cause panic. Most pop-in or at-home "fertility checks" are marketing. No single test can predict whether you'll struggle to conceive. Start paying attention in your 20s by understanding your cycle and spotting red flags like PCOS or endometriosis. And pay attention to your family history. Freezing eggs and freezing embryos are different—eggs offer more flexibility and stay solely yours, while embryos give clearer answers but need both partners' sign-off. When choosing a clinic, ask about its actual thaw and IVF success rates, not just whether you like the doctor. Male-factor infertility is something we need to talk more about. Every day stress doesn't cause infertility, but insulin resistance is an under-recognized and treatable driver worth checking. (01:20) Intro (03:30) Dr. Lucky's personal journey (08:49) The misinformation problem and why absolutes are a red flag (10:22) The "cliff at 35" myth and the continuum of fertility (11:03) When to start paying attention (hint: your 20s) + birth control myths (15:28) Amanda's PCOS diagnosis (18:31) Family timing, privilege, and perfectionism (21:46) Feeling "behind," the knowledge gap, and giving yourself grace (24:56) Egg freezing: when it should enter the conversation (27:14) All about eggs vs. embryos  (32:12) Men and male-factor infertility (36:00) Rapid fire (44:00) Inside The Lucky Egg GUEST LINKS Read The Lucky Egg https://www.instagram.com/lucky.sekhon/  https://theluckyegg.com/  FOLLOW THE PODCAST IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlboss/ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlboss  Amanda Goetz: https://www.instagram.com/theamandagoetz/  https://girlboss.com/pages/ambition-2-0-podcast  SIGN UP  Subscribe to the Girlboss Daily newsletter: https://newsletter.girlboss.com/  For all other Girlboss links: https://linkin.bio/girlboss/ ABOUT AMBITION 2.0  Powered by Girlboss, Ambition 2.0 is a podcast where we'll be exploring what it really means to "have it all" in work, family, identity, and self… and if it's actually worth it. Each week, you'll hear from hardworking women who've walked the tightrope of ambition. They'll share their costly mistakes, lessons learned, and practical tips for how to have it all and actually love what you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick opens up the hour exploring forgiveness and the longing for redemption, responding to listeners wrestling with decades away from the sacraments and the heaviest sins. The conversation shifts between the specifics of confession, concrete church teachings on annulments and in vitro fertilization, and the subtleties distinguishing Catholic priestly societies, all while fielding heartfelt questions about facing moral conflict in ordinary life—like how to attend an IVF baby shower as a Catholic. The current of hope, reassurance, and practical spiritual advice surges beneath every honest exchange. Patrick continues his conversation with James who, just before the break asked, “Is there any hope for me?” (01:04) Cheryl - When I returned to the Church, there was an amazing priest who helped me. (07:33) Michael (email) - You mentioned to James that Mary is the highest human creature. What about Jesus's human nature? Is His human nature a creation? Is it more accurate to call Mary the highest human “person”? (12:10) Chris (email) - My first wife and I were married by a Unitarian minister. We divorced after 8 years of marriage. Neither of us were practicing Catholics. I had no affiliation with the Catholic Church but was baptized in a Baptist church. I have since started OCIA classes to become Catholic. The woman I’m dating is Catholic and is getting an annulment. Would I have to get an annulment as well? (13:25) Ellen (email) - Why does it bother you when people ask to remain anonymous? (14:51) Judith (email) - Prior to a young man going through a bone marrow transplant that would leave him sterile, he stored some of his sperm for use with his future wife. After he recovered and married, he used his sperm with his wife’s eggs to create a beautiful embryo that became a wonderful faithful young man. This embryo was placed in the body of his biological mother. Was this a sin? (19:17) Carolyn - Can a diocesan priests celebrate mass facing the people versus religious order priests facing ad orientem? What’s the difference between SSPX and FSSP orders? (28:03) Liana – A couple of close friends got pregnant using IVF. How should our relationship go forward? (40:33) John - If after communion is distributed there are several hosts leftover, can they be used at another Mass? (46:22)

Personal stories ripple through the hour, from listeners wrestling with infertility options to those struggling with marriage outside the Church, each seeking clarity and reassurance within the Church’s teachings. Nancy (email) – Why do some parishes offer confession after mass but no before? (00:30) Rhonda – With the shortage of priests today, why shouldn't we allow priests to be married? Why can’t we have women priests? (03:16) Terry - I learned that God put a beautiful barrier up with infertility if there is an infection. When we jump that barrier with IVF, you will lose the baby. (12:30) Joshua - You said that the devil is not totally evil and that we aren't supposed to hate things. Should we love the devil? (16:37) Penny (email) - I was told about a nearby SSPX mission church that holds the Traditional Latin Mass (24:56) Marcela - I was away from the church for 50 years and I’ve been brought back by Patrick Madrid and Relevant Radio! (31:16) Mary - If someone married outside of Church but Catholic themselves and did not marry a Catholic, are they in state of grace? What do they do? (37:11) Jeanette - What happens to aborted babies' souls? Where do they go? (43:28) Email - goes into more detail from yesterday concerning John 6:25-70

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

Happiness is becoming scarcer as more of us work harder, longer hours. Most adults don't have a productivity problem—they have a joy problem. Somewhere between responsibilities, careers, parenting, and achievement, many people abandon happiness, that playful, curious version of themselves that once came naturally. Do we build better habits at the sake of losing our joy? Improv comedian, speaker, and workplace culture expert Erin Diehl argues that play is far more than entertainment—it's a gateway to resilience, creativity, authentic leadership, self-love, and deeper human connection. Through powerful stories about burnout, post-concussion recovery, IVF heartbreak, motherhood, and rebuilding her life around joy instead of achievement, Erin shares how learning to surrender control, develop happiness as a skill, embrace uncertainty, and intentionally create space for fun transformed both her personal life and business. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, overly serious, or stuck in constant productivity mode, this conversation offers a practical and deeply human reminder that joy isn't a reward for success—it might actually be the path to it. Follow Erin @itserindiehl Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 Why Adults Stop Playing 02:57 Can Play Make Serious Life Problems Easier? 06:59 Is Play a Luxury? 09:08 Finding Joy Through Your Senses 12:01 Why Everyone Should Take Improv Classes 15:43 Using Improv to Navigate Uncertainty 18:02 The Power of Surrender 21:17 How Your Body Reveals Stress & Control 24:40 Learning How to Receive Joy 27:31 The Balance Between Giving and Receiving 29:54 What Burnout Really Looks Like 35:46 The Health Scare That Changed Erin's Life 41:01 Why Play Is a Form of Self-Love 43:09 Parenting and Rediscovering Play 46:07 Is Play More Important Than Productivity? 47:10 IVF, Grief & Finding Meaning Through Loss 49:30 What "Ever Forward" Means to Erin Diehl 51:43 How to Bring More Play Into Your Life Today ----- Episode resources: LMNT - Get your free sample pack with any purchase Timeline Nutrition: Support mitochondrial health with Mitopure (code EVERFORWARD)

Seth Gruber, the CEO of White Rose Resistance, joins Allie to explain why America is in a “Last Stand” moment. Gruber pinpoints 1973 as the decline of American civilization, citing Roe v. Wade, distribution of pornography, and the tail end of the sexual revolution as the beginning of the end of the American republic. Seth also gives both historical and biblical examples of how people are enslaved by lust while outlining the dangers of unbridled licentiousness. He exposes that the abortion industry is only killing half as many unborn children as the IVF industry. Buy your tickets to see "The Last Stand": https://thelaststand.com/film/ Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠ Share the Arrows is sponsored by: A'del Natural Cosmetics: AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Range Leather: RangeLeather.com/ALLIE We Heart Nutrition: WeHeartNutrition.com Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Time Codes 0:00 Introduction 3:38 Our Last Stand Moment 15:03 When Freedom Becomes Slavery 36:00 How to Make a Difference 44:25 Preserving Christian Logos 1:00:16 The Last Stand Festival, Film & Book – Today's Sponsors: Seven Weeks Coffee | Experience the best coffee while supporting the pro-life movement with Seven Weeks Coffee; use code ALLIE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get up to 25% off your first order, plus your free gift! I'm asking you to partner with Concerned Women for America by donating $15 a month for the next three months. Go to ConcernedWomen.org/Allie Your gift to ADF will be used to fight for religious freedom around the world, including in Turkey. And for a limited time, all gifts will be MATCHED thanks to a special grant — only while funds last. Go to JOINADF.com/ALLIE or text ALLIE to 83848 to give today. Crowd Health | Join CrowdHealth to get started today for $99 for your first three months using code ALLIE at ⁠⁠⁠JoinCrowdHealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. CrowdHealth is not insurance. Opt out. Take your power back. This is how we win. Good Ranchers | To support a company that honors America's past, present, and future, visit ⁠GoodRanchers.com⁠ today. When you start your plan, you'll get to pick a free meat that will be included in every order for life, and you'll get $25 off your first order using my exclusive code, ALLIE. Episodes You May Like: Ep 583 | America Can't Survive This https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-583-america-cant-survive-this/id1359249098?i=1000554240874 Ep 403 | Pushing Back Against Postmodernism | Guest: Victor Davis Hanson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiq98TGJRtI&t=7s --- ► Buy Allie's book, "You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://alliebethstuckey.com/book ► Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2UVssnP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FwkXxj ► Connect with Allie on Social Media: https://twitter.com/conservmillen https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ https://facebook.com/allieBlazeTV/ ► Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey