Podcasts about IVF

Today's episode features the women behind SHOW ME THE LINE, a new documentary following the lives of four women in the aftermath of the 2024 Alabama Supreme Court decision granting personhood status to embryos. When the Alabama ruling disrupts access to IVF, acclaimed journalist and visual artist Abbey Crain has already been in fertility treatment for over 5 years. Overnight, her dreams of motherhood
— and her embryos— are out of reach. But Crain refuses to surrender her creative power. With a pen and paintbrush, she embarks on a journey to honor fellow patients. Driven to celebrate portraits of everyday people and amplify their unheard stories of joy, anguish, beauty, and determination - Crain connects with a group of remarkable women. Together, they cultivate hope from the unsettled landscape that overlooked them. On today's episode, Crain is joined by Director Kelsey Ianuzzi and Producer Stacey Davis.Show Me The Line will screen as part of the Sidewalk Film Festival in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday, August 29 at 5pm and 7pm. Show Me The Line will also screen at the 37th Annual New Orleans Film Festival in October. More information on all screenings can be found at showmetheline.comIf you are interested in bringing a screening to your community, please contact Stacey Davis (sdavis@staceydavislaw.com)Follow: www.showmetheline.comIG: @showmethelinefilmEPISODE SPONSORS: 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 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.Stay tuned for Petri Dish Princess, book #4, coming this fall!EXTEND FERTILITYExtend Fertility is a leading fertility clinic helping people take control of their reproductive futures through egg freezing, embryo freezing, IVF, and more. With a focus on making fertility care more accessible, empowering, and personalized, Extend combines cutting-edge science with compassionate care to help patients understand their options and make informed decisions about if, when, and how they want to build a family.For more, go to extendfertility.comPHERDALIG: @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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Patrick moves through questions of faith, morality, and the unsettling intersections of Catholic tradition and modern confusion—grappling with everything from Islamic symbols on Catholic gravestones to the troubling logistics of in vitro fertilization and the subtle manipulation wafting through social media campaigns against data centers. He considers the uneasy presence of convicted criminals on parish grounds and peels away the surface of everyday choices, whether in entertainment or in regular Confession, tracing each back to conscience and personal responsibility. Quietly, beneath it all, Patrick threads a sense of urgency: stay awake, stay honest, keep questioning even when comfort tempts retreat. Mary (email) - A headstone appeared next to my brothers in a Catholic cemetery with the Islam symbol of a crescent moon and star and no images representing Christianity. (00:35) Jeff - My family is very pro-Catholic, but they don’t understand why Catholicism is against invitro fertilization (IVF). How can I explain this to them? (03:55) Earl (email) – We have a pedophile that had recently been released from prison living on church grounds. (12:04) X finds Chinese bot farm of 200,000 accounts influencing American politics against data centers - https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2093139809346658523?s=20 (18:31) Kate - Why is it necessary to go to Monthly or weekly Confession? (31:45) Mary - The Data Centers create a lot of light pollution and take from farmland. (36:21) Kiwi (email) - The Ron Swanson frozen yogurt audio reminded me of a question I have for you. I love the show Parks and Rec, but there were a couple of episodes where they mocked God/Christianity. Since then, I feel guilty whenever I watch the show. Am I being too scrupulous about it, or are we in general supposed to avoid shows, or any entertainment material for that matter, at one point mocked God. (39:46) Catherine - Pride is a capital sin and is far worse than a venial sin. You are wrong. (44:54)_ Elli (email) - If a person who committed murder is found not guilty by reason of insanity, where does he/she go at end of life?

EVEN MORE about this episode!A woman disappears during devastating floods in Nepal. Her sister hasn't heard from her in 40 hours—and turns to Julie Ryan for answers. What does Julie sense when she connects?In this emotional live episode of the Ask Julie Ryan Show, Julie takes calls involving medical intuitive scans, energetic healing, missing loved ones, spirit communication, pets, psychic children, and extraordinary experiences with the other side.One caller brings back a very special guest: six-month-old baby Marlo, born after a long IVF journey during which her mother also received energetic healing sessions from Julie. The conversation takes another surprising turn when Julie senses what she describes as another baby's energy nearby.Then Bhumika calls with an urgent question. Her sister Punam was in Nepal during catastrophic flash flooding and hasn't been heard from in 40 hours. Julie connects intuitively and shares what she perceives while helping Bhumika navigate an unimaginably difficult moment and discussing how we can communicate with loved ones in Spirit.Later, a mother asks about her 11-year-old daughter's frightening experiences, and Julie explores whether the child may actually be perceiving spirits. Another caller describes waking to find two teenage spirits standing at the foot of her bed—and Julie sees something even bigger developing around her intuitive abilities.You'll also hear live intuitive scans and discussions involving knee pain, animal communication, a rescue dog's past, spinal cord healing research, psychic development, grief, and learning to trust what you're receiving from Spirit.From a missing sister to a long-awaited baby and unexpected visitors from the spirit world, this is one live show where nobody knows what—or who—will come through next.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) Meet the Angelic Attendant Training™ Scholarship Winner(0:07:40) Knee Pain: What Does the Intuitive Scan Reveal?(0:15:03) A Long-Awaited Baby, IVF & a Sign From Spirit(0:21:15) Her Sister Vanished in Nepal—What Does Julie Sense?(0:32:15) Do Our Pets Choose Us Before We Meet?(0:36:09) Is This 11-Year-Old Girl Seeing Spirits?(0:50:43) The Future of Spinal Cord Healing(0:52:59) She Woke Up to Two Spirits at Her Bed(1:01:36) Closing Thoughts & a Big Announcement Coming➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

I am talking to the incredible Victoria Nino, author of Our Hearts Match, donor conception advocate, and mom of two about one of the most vulnerable moments in a fertility journey: what happens after IVF fails.   Victoria has lived through multiple failed IVF cycles, stage three endometriosis, years of heartbreak, and ultimately became a mother twice over through donor egg conception via two very different paths. Her story is raw, honest, and full of the kind of hard-won wisdom that only comes from truly living it.   We dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster of failed IVF cycles, the grief that so often goes unacknowledged, and what it really takes to open the door to donor eggs, not out of defeat, but out of empowerment. Victoria shares how education, community, and even a spiritual trip to Thailand helped her find her footing, and why she believes you don't have to be 100% emotionally ready, you just have to be willing to take a peek.   In this episode, we cover:   The grief of failed IVF cycles and why it deserves to be treated like any other profound loss The emotional tipping point between exhaustion and openness when considering donor eggs The difference between fresh and frozen donor eggs including cost, timeline, and access What an open donor relationship looks like and why Victoria wishes she'd had it from the start How epigenetics and bonding science can help shift your perspective on the mother-child relationship Overcoming shame, fear of judgment, and the "am I the real mom?" question Why Victoria's one regret is that she didn't do it sooner and what she'd tell anyone in the "what now" moment right now   Resources:   Victoria Nino on Instagram: @expectinganything Victoria's website: expectinganything.com Victoria's support groups & classes: Infertility Unfiltered | @infertilityunfiltered Donor Nexus (frozen & fresh egg donation with open relationship options): https://www.instagram.com/donor.nexus/ Book: Our Hearts Match by Victoria Nino Book: What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg The Egg Whisperer Show on YouTube and Spotify   My Book, The Egg Whisperer Way comes out in Spring of 2027. Click here to order your copy. Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 14, 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.

Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/from-patient-connection-to-policy-change-advancing-fertility-amp-ivf-care-in-the-u-s-with-guest-kaylen-silverberg-md   In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, medical director and managing partner at Texas Fertility Center, co-founder of Ovation Fertility, and a leading advocate for patients navigating IVF and reproductive medicine in the United States. Dr. Silverberg shares his journey from aspiring heart surgeon to passionate fertility specialist, and how his deep connections with patients inspired him to bridge the gap between clinical care and national policy change.   Watch this episode on YouTube.   In this episode, we cover:   Dr. Silverberg's personal journey from heart surgery to reproductive medicine The power of patient stories in influencing national policy and lawmakers The mission and current legislative efforts of Americans for IVF Recent changes and proposals to make fertility medications and IVF more affordable The impact of bipartisan advocacy and the importance of building relationships with representatives Advances in endometriosis research and its effect on fertility The promise and limitations of genetic testing in IVF How listeners can get involved in advocacy and make their voices heard   Resources:   Texas Fertility Center: https://www.txfertility.com Americans for IVF: https://americansforivf.org Resolve: The National Infertility Association: https://resolve.org American Society for Reproductive Medicine: https://asrm.org Dr. Silverberg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets_talk_about_fertility/ Subscribe to The Egg Whisperer Show on YouTube and Spotify Join Dr. Aimee's IVF Class at The Egg Whisperer School Learn About Dr. Aimee's Fertility Essentials

Seven years after her last album, Sara Bareilles is back with Good Grief — a record born out of some of the hardest years of her life. The two-time Grammy winner, actor and Broadway lyricist lost two close friends, went through years of IVF, and found herself asking what we hold on to when the people we love are gone. Now, she's turned those experiences into songs about memory, friendship, loss and resilience. Sara joins Q guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about finding hope on the other side of grief.

This week, Courtney and Whitney dedicate the episode to a woman who has been part of the soundtrack of their lives: Dolly Parton. The Sisters celebrate the Queen of Country through the things that connected her most closely to their own lives: sisters, moms, childhood memories, food and the dinner table. Whitney shares how Dolly's words helped her find peace after IVF and embrace a life without children. Courtney recalls seeing 9 to 5 in the theaters with Momma and Daddy which eventually led to her showing up to an NFL player's Halloween party dressed as Dolly. What is really up for discussion is if one of Dolly's album covers inspired her to enhance her own assets It's their very personal tribute to an icon who made being completely yourself look pretty damn good. About Hey Sis, Eat This Hey Sis, Eat This is hosted by Courtney Ashley & Whitney Wolder Follow us on social media @heysiseatthis Visit our Website for recipes and more heysiseatthis.com Contact us at hello@heysiseatthis.com

This week: Luck strikes at the Jumbo Mart as 5 employees split a $90 million lottery prize, Sam is being her best passive aggressive self with Daria, Gates treats an older woman and her ex-husband who have been married and divorced 3 times, Morris suspects there may be more to a teenager's story after a car vs bicycle accident, The staff play hot potato with a very gross patient, Banfield attempts to have her eggs harvested for IVF, and the writers are still trying to make Brenner and Neela happen against our will.

This week Sonia and Jess start with a very important discussion about luteal-phase personalities, accidentally discovering the secret to good hair, and a grocery-store experience so upsetting it nearly ended Taco Tuesday. Sonia introduces Annabelle to the sacred Maine tradition of buying your first L.L.Bean backpack for school, and the girls would like everyone from outside of Maine to understand that, yes, technically other backpack brands exist. No, that information changes nothing. Then they talk about why asking a woman whether she plans to have another baby can be a wildly loaded question, especially when you have no idea what happened behind the scenes to get her the child she already has. They also share some very exciting 'Geriatric' Mamas news and dive into Lo Bosworth's fertility journey, from freezing her eggs in her 30s to endometriosis, IVF and eventually becoming a mom. And because no episode can remain on topic for too long, there's also Taco Tuesday, a highly classified guacamole recipe, Sonia's late mom still finding ways to make her presence known, and the story of how Jess and Sonia became friends. Connect with the Geriatric Mamas: Instagram Facebook Email us at hello@geriatricmamas.com Want to be a guest? Fill out our Be a Guest Form and share your motherhood, pregnancy, or fertility journey. We'd love to feature your story! And remember: We're committed to sharing raw, honest experiences, so stay tuned for more heartwarming, hilarious, and relatable episodes. Thanks for listening, and we're so glad to be back! What we're reaching for:

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses The Economist's argument for embryo selection on the basis of disease resistance and IQ, how IVF led to the trend of designer babies, and the outsized life and legacy of Dolly Parton.Part I (00:14 – 07:08)We Have Reached the Age of Designer Babies: One of the Most Influential Publications in the World Argues for Embryo Selection on the Basis of Disease Resistance and IQIn praise of designer-ish babies: Couples should be allowed to select embryos on the basis of both disease resistance and IQ by The EconomistThe Next Parenting Trend Starts Before Conception by The New York Times (Ross Douthat and Noor Siddiqui)Part II (07:08 – 17:54)The Slippery Slope of IVF: The Arrival of the Trend of Designer Babies Began with IVF TechnologyPart III (17:54 – 26:14)Dolly Parton Dies at Age 80: The Outsized Life and Legacy of American Country Music Icon Dolly PartonDolly Parton, country music singer and cultural icon, dies at 80 by The Washington Post (Emily Langer)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Welcome to the August Q&A! Today we kick things off with your answers to the question, “What's one thing that happened during your birth that no one prepared you for?” From 53-hour labors and projectile vomiting to postpartum shakes, swollen labia, running out of hot water during a home birth, and yes, pooping in labor, you had a lot to say.Then we get into your questions. One mother experienced nearly identical prodromal labors with both of her babies, never dilating beyond five centimeters before ultimately having two C-sections. She wants to know why prodromal labor happens, whether fetal positioning or her anatomy could have played a role, and whether things might have gone differently with more time or rest.Next, a mother who breastfed her first baby for 16 months is six months into breastfeeding her second, who has multiple food intolerances. Her increasingly restricted diet is affecting her milk supply and her mental health, and she's considering formula. But how do you make a decision that feels completely at odds with the kind of mother you thought you would be?Then, one mom asked about her a two-vessel umbilical cord and has been advised to have additional growth scans in the third trimester. With an otherwise normal anatomy scan, how concerning is a single umbilical artery, what are the actual risks, and what information would another ultrasound provide?Quickies this month include intrusive thoughts after weaning, IVF placentas, having young children present at a home birth, postpartum freezer meals, when an epidural can be useful, lunch meat during pregnancy, establishing breastfeeding at six weeks postpartum, free help for newborn latch problems, white coat syndrome, hemorrhoids after birth, morning sickness, vaginal tear repair, babies staying latched through naps, our favorite cookies, how we bring play into our lives, and whether faith or spirituality plays a role in ours.Call us with your questions, comments or stories at 802-GET-DOWN!Be sure to watch our workshops on the following topics we discussed during this episode:Avoiding Perineal TearingUltrasound in Pregnancy: The Research & the Rhetoric#332 | The Hidden Power of the Infant Microbiome: Optimizing Exposure in Birth & Breastfeeding**********Send us Fan Mail Support the showAccess our workshops: Have a Physiologic Birth in the Hospital and Ultrasound: The Research vs RhetoricNeeded

In this episode, we're joined by Nicole Kruck, L.Ac., L.M.T., founder of Fertile Garden Wellness in New York City, for a warm and informative conversation about acupuncture, bodywork, and integrative care throughout fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Nicole shares how she approaches women's health through an integrative lens and explains how acupuncture and bodywork can complement fertility treatments, IVF, obstetric care, and postpartum recovery. We take a closer look at two common reasons expectant parents seek acupuncture: breech presentation and preparation for induction. Nicole explains the potential role of acupuncture and moxibustion in supporting breech positioning, when these approaches are typically considered, and what we currently know about the research. We also discuss acupuncture for birth preparation, when it may not be appropriate, and the importance of honoring the limits of what any treatment can accomplish. Throughout the conversation, Nicole emphasizes a balanced approach—exploring supportive options while working alongside conventional medical care and recognizing that pregnancy and birth don't always unfold according to plan. It's a conversation about informed choices, whole-person support, and finding ways to feel grounded during a time filled with uncertainty and change. • Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com • Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE • If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga|Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community: Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how much of the conventional wisdom about fertility and pregnancy is actually backed by science, and what myths might be holding you back from making your best decisions on your journey? In this episode, I'm busting fertility myths with Emily Oster, an economist, bestselling author, and professor at Brown University, known for bringing data-driven insights to pregnancy, parenting, and fertility. Emily is the author of Expecting Better, Crib Sheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected, and the creator of ParentData.org, a trusted platform that helps readers make informed decisions with clarity and confidence. In this episode, we cover: Whether you really need to give up alcohol completely while trying to conceive What the research actually says about caffeine and fertility How much room for error there is when it comes to timing sex for conception The truth about stress and its impact on fertility outcomes Data-backed guidance on when to see a fertility specialist Why the "28-day cycle with ovulation on day 14" is a myth and what normal cycle variability looks like What the data really says about age-related fertility decline  and why you're not falling off a cliff at 30 or 35 Resources: Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website ParentData website Emily Oster on Instagram Subscribe to The Egg Whisperer Show on YouTube

 In this episode, host Walter Sterling and guest Eddy Aragon process the collective grief of Dolly Parton's passing before embarking on a mind-bending journey through past-life regression, Nikola Tesla's brain-transmitter theories, and the possibility that consciousness doesn't end at death. Walter also mounts a hilariously passionate defense of introverts, explaining why we desperately need "emotional support extroverts" and how we inevitably turn into Dracula after precisely one hour and forty-five minutes of socializing. Rounding out the late-night chaos, the show dives into the terrifying fine print of the UN's "Agenda 21" sustainability conspiracy, a truck driver's devious windshield-wiper prank on his dashboard cat, the corporate myth of "Neutron Jack" Welch, and a fiery debate on why insurance covers IVF treatments but won't subsidize Viagra. It's the only place on the dial where the introverted, the cynical, and the flat-footed are celebrated exactly as they are..

Send us Fan MailHave you ever asked three people at your fertility clinic the same question—and somehow gotten three different answers?It can feel like nobody is communicating. But sometimes the explanation is more complicated.In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols takes you behind the scenes of a fertility clinic to explain how the care team actually works. Front desk staff, medical assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, embryologists, billing teams, and office managers all have different training, experience, responsibilities, and access to information—and that can affect the answers you receive.You'll learn the important difference between knowledge gained through repetition and experience versus knowledge built on a deeper medical foundation, why the most confident answer isn't always the most individualized answer, and why a physician saying “it depends” may actually reflect more—not less—understanding of your situation.You'll also learn a simple way to figure out who should answer your question:• Administrative questions• Billing and insurance questions• Medication and treatment instructions• Clinical interpretation• Individualized medical decisions• Embryology and laboratory questionsDr. Amols also explains why yesterday's answer may legitimately be different today, how new ultrasound findings, hormone levels, embryo development, or other information can change your treatment plan, and why not every member of your fertility team may have the newest information at the same moment.Plus, we tackle the difference between communication and customization. A clinic where every patient follows the same pathway may appear incredibly consistent, while individualized fertility treatment creates more moving parts—and a greater responsibility to explain why the plan changes.Most importantly, you'll learn two questions that can prevent a tremendous amount of frustration during IVF or fertility treatment:“Did something change?”and“Who is the best person to answer this question?”Sometimes different answers really do mean there is a communication problem. Other times, the answer changed because your care changed.If you've ever felt confused about who to call, who to trust, or why you're hearing different information during IVF, IUI, fertility testing, or embryo transfer treatment, this episode will help you navigate your fertility clinic with much more confidence.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.

How do you know when to continue the same fertility treatment and when it is time to change course? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD, answers your questions about failed IVF transfers, IUI, embryo banking, low AMH, thin uterine lining, progesterone levels, sperm morphology, pregnancy after methotrexate, and recurrent implantation failure. She explains what your results can tell you, what they may miss, and when a different protocol or second opinion deserves a conversation. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Fertility Q&A 00:14 What Causes a Thin Uterine Lining After Surgery? 03:21 What Progesterone Level Is Needed for Embryo Transfer? 05:42 How Many Embryos Do You Need for 2 or 3 Children? 08:09 Can IUI Help With Low Sperm Morphology? 09:52 How Many IUI Cycles Should You Try? 11:06 Can AMH Change From Month to Month? 11:42 Do You Need Estrogen or Progesterone After IUI? 12:37 Can High Cholesterol Affect Fertility and Pregnancy? 13:54 When Should You Repeat a Semen Analysis? 14:46 What Is a Pregnancy of Unknown Location? 15:30 Why Should You Wait After Methotrexate to Conceive? 15:49 Do You Need an HSG After an Ectopic Pregnancy? 16:08 Can IUI Help With a Varicocele? 16:48 What Should You Do After Pregnancy Loss With a Euploid Embryo?18:15 What Are the Different Embryo Transfer Protocols? 19:19 What Testing Can Help After Failed Implantation? 20:20 When Should You Get a Second Opinion? AS A WOMAN WITH DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLveZDgg3_HZ9m7Wy3C6Vvyrj_NtEOwj_l  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-a-woman/id1449553339  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12IYOLH9liu60gk5D0bRPk  HOST RESOURCES: Order The Fertility Formula: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book  Newsletter: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieCrawfordMD  Become a patient: https://www.forafertility.com  Earn FREE CE/CME: https://learnatpinnacle.com/education  This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network. ABOUT DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: Natalie Crawford, MD, is a double board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, co-founder of Fora Fertility, and author of The Fertility Formula. She helps women understand their hormones, fertility, and reproductive health so they can make informed decisions about their bodies. Disclaimer: Natalie Crawford, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Washington state, fertility treatment isn’t typically covered by insurance. That means families are making huge sacrifices to pay for treatments like IVF. Half of states in the U.S. require insurance companies to cover at least some fertility treatments. But not Washington. Seattle Times business reporter Alexis Weisend has written about how that’s playing out for couples here, and who’s pushing for changes. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this listener Q&A episode, Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center and Dr. Carrie Bedient from Fertility Center of Las Vegas breakdown the real information patients need to know. We're tackling some of your biggest questions about fertility testing—from BV, HPV, AMH, and sperm counts to PGT-A, failed FETs, tubal issues, and when it may be time to consider IVF. We break down what the evidence actually tells us, which tests may be worth considering, and when additional testing is unlikely to change the next step. Plus, we discuss fertility testing in early pregnancy and share practical guidance for navigating the often-confusing world of fertility workups. Tune in for real answers from real patients going through their fertility journeys!

In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm joined by Dr. Brooke Winner, a board-certified OB/GYN and fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon. We dig into fibroids and endometriosis—two of the most common conditions that can affect fertility. Dr. Winner sheds light on when these issues need surgical intervention, highlights the benefits of minimally invasive procedures, and discusses how to manage symptoms while supporting reproductive health. In this episode, we cover: How fibroids and endometriosis can impact fertility, implantation, and IVF outcomes The signs, symptoms, and most effective diagnostic approaches for both conditions When surgery is recommended and the advantages of minimally invasive techniques What to expect during recovery and how to prepare your mind and body Patient advocacy tips for navigating care and finding personalized treatment options Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Find Dr. Brooke Winner's website here Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 14 at 4 pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to follow Dr. Aimee: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin The 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.

How can you make the most out of your first fertility visit? What should you bring? What should you be prepared to talk about? And what questions can help you leave the consultation feeling informed, prepared, and confident about your next steps? In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine explains how to prepare for an initial fertility consultation, whether you are trying to conceive, experiencing recurrent miscarriage, exploring egg freezing or embryo freezing, considering IVF, or looking for inclusive family-building options.  She shares which medical records to send ahead of time, what health and reproductive history your doctor may ask about, and why partners are encouraged to participate in the appointment when possible. Dr. Shahine also reviews possible fertility treatment options, from ovulation medications and IUI to IVF, donor eggs, donor sperm, and gestational surrogacy, and offers five essential questions to ask before leaving your first fertility specialist appointment. In this episode you'll hear: [2:36] Why See a Specialist [8:12] Send Records Early [9:44] What To Bring (hint: lists of things you don't want to forget) [11:42] What Doctors Ask [14:25] Testing Overview [19:40] Treatment Options [22:09] Five Questions To Ask [24:48] Next Steps   Dr. Shahine's Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books Join the Learn at Pinnacle app to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode was produced by Audiotocracy Podcast Production.  

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins Ken on Driving Home to Faith for a candid discussion about IVF and why so many Catholics and other Christians may not fully understand its moral and practical implications. Dr. Morse emphasizes that every child conceived through IVF has inherent dignity and is a precious child of God, while distinguishing the dignity of the child from concerns about the means by which the child is conceived. Drawing on her own experience with infertility, Dr. Morse discusses the emotional vulnerability couples can face when they struggle to conceive and why these difficult decisions should be considered before a crisis arises. The conversation also examines the embryos created, frozen, or lost during IVF and the difficult moral questions families can face afterward. Dr. Morse points listeners toward restorative reproductive medicine, an approach that seeks to identify and treat the underlying causes of infertility rather than bypass them. She encourages couples, families, clergy, and young adults to learn about these alternatives before infertility becomes an immediate and emotionally overwhelming concern.

For generations, women were taught a fairly predictable story about creating a family: find the right person, get married, and then have children. But what happens when life does not follow that sequence?In this episode, Strategic Divorce Consultant Mardi Winder talks with bestselling author, speaker, life coach, and nonprofit founder Cheri Bergeron about motherhood, divorce, fertility, and creating a family on your own terms.Cheri shares her personal journey from believing she needed marriage to “earn the right to motherhood” to becoming a single mother by choice. She talks openly about fertility treatment, donor conception, becoming a mother in her 40s, and grieving the traditional family story she once expected while discovering that a different path could still create the family she deeply wanted.This is a hopeful conversation about self-trust, understanding your options, and recognizing that the end of a marriage does not necessarily mean the end of your dream of motherhood.Questions We ExploreQ: What if you are divorced and still want children?A: Divorce does not necessarily close the door on motherhood. Cheri discusses several paths that may be available and why learning about your options can help you make choices that reflect what you truly want.Q: Why is understanding fertility earlier in life so important?A: Cheri explains that many women learn about reproductive timelines much later than they wish they had. Understanding fertility and available options earlier can provide more opportunity to think intentionally about future family planning.Q: Can you become a mother later in life?A: Cheri shares her own experience with fertility treatment and donor eggs, including having children in her 40s. Individual circumstances vary, making personalized medical guidance an important part of exploring fertility options.Q: How do single mothers by choice talk with their children about their origins?A: Cheri believes openness, honesty, and age-appropriate conversations can help children understand their individual family story while building trust between parent and child.Q: What if the family you create looks nothing like the one you originally imagined?A: Cheri encourages women to allow themselves to grieve the traditional story they expected while remaining open to another possibility: different does not have to mean less meaningful.About the Guest:Cheri Bergeron is a former tech executive turned bestselling author, speaker, life coach, and nonprofit founder. After a 10-year struggle with divorce and infertility involving IVF, donor conception, genetic defects and child loss, she gave birth to her children in her mid 40s. Driven by these experiences, Cheri wrote the #1 Amazon bestseller Mission: Motherhood and started Cheri's Choice to help women navigate non-traditional paths to motherhood on their own terms—with clarity, confidence, and choice.To connect with Cheri:Website: https://www.cheribergeron.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionmotherhoodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheribergeron/About the HostMardi Winder is a Strategic Divorce Consultant and High-Conflict Divorce Coach who helps high-achieving individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in mediation, divorce coaching and conflict resolution, she supports clients in making smart decisions while reducing emotional and financial fallout, particularly in high-conflict, high-asset and complex divorces. Mardi is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and the Strategic Divorce Directory, LLC.For Mardi's gift: The Resilience Building Blueprint: A 28-Day Journey To A Stronger You https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/rbbConnect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinder/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Dr Hazel Wallace joins Georgie to explore why female physiology still isn't properly accounted for in health, nutrition and performance.Hazel is a former NHS doctor, nutritionist, personal trainer, bestselling author and founder of The Food Medic. She explains how women have historically been treated as “small men” in medical research, and why that can have serious consequences, from misdiagnosis and adverse drug reactions to gaps in our understanding of hormones, nutrition and performance.They discuss how the menstrual cycle can influence energy, motivation, sleep and recovery, why Hazel prefers women to be “cycle aware” rather than rigidly training around different phases, and the nutritional issues that disproportionately affect women, including iron deficiency.The conversation also covers perimenopause, HRT, fertility, IVF and egg freezing, including why the months before conception or egg collection can be important from a nutritional perspective.Plus, she shares the exercise she believes matters most for longevity, the supplement she recommends for many people in the UK, and the one principle she believes every woman should remember:Just because something is common doesn't make it normal.FAQsWho is Dr Hazel Wallace?Dr Hazel Wallace is a former NHS medical doctor, nutritionist, personal trainer, bestselling author and founder of The Food Medic, an educational platform focused on evidence-based health and nutrition.How does the menstrual cycle affect performance?Hazel explains that changing hormone levels can influence factors including energy, motivation, mood, sleep and recovery. However, she says the research does not currently support rigid week-by-week training prescriptions for every woman.Should women train according to their menstrual cycle?Hazel recommends being cycle aware rather than strictly “cycle syncing”. Tracking your own symptoms and recognising when you personally feel strongest or most fatigued can help inform training decisions.Why is iron deficiency particularly relevant for women?Women lose iron through menstruation and can have increased requirements during stages such as pregnancy and breastfeeding. Hazel says iron deficiency is an important issue in female health and performance.Can nutrition affect IVF and egg freezing?Hazel discusses evidence suggesting nutrition can influence fertility-related outcomes and highlights the importance of the period leading up to conception, IVF or egg collection.What does Hazel say about perimenopause?Perimenopause can last months or years and may involve changes in periods, sleep, mood, concentration, hair, skin and temperature regulation. Hazel recommends tracking symptoms and speaking to a healthcare professional if they become troublesome.Does Hazel recommend HRT?Hazel explains that HRT can be safe and effective for many women but is still a medication and isn't appropriate for everybody. Decisions should be made with a doctor based on individual symptoms, risks and medical history.Does Hazel recommend continuous glucose monitors?Not routinely for healthy people. She says unnecessary glucose monitoring can sometimes create anxiety or food obsession.What is the best exercise for longevity?Hazel highlights resistance training, while also stressing that the best form of exercise is ultimately one you can consistently maintain.The Performance People podcast is produced in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank.______Connect with Performance PeopleHit subscribe today for the latest.

Have you ever felt like your body was working against you? In today's episode, I'm sharing my personal hormonal journey from IVF and postpartum depression to hypothyroidism and eventually perimenopause. I'm connecting the dots between the symptoms I experienced at different stages of my life, what I wish I had recognized sooner, and why becoming your own health advocate matters. Because you know your body better than anyone, and you should never feel like you have to simply suffer through the symptoms.Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Thanks to my Sponsors:Puori: Go to Puori.com/FLOURISHING and use the code FLOURISHING at checkout for 32% off your first subscription Branch Basics: Use code OVER50 for 15% off the Premium Start Kit at BranchBasics.com Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save 31% plus $25 worth of free giftsNutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code FLOURISHING Cash App: New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code FAMILY10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Term apply.Nello: Head to DrinkNello.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING to get 20% off your first order - and when you subscribe, your savings stack for up to 40% offOak Essentials: Head to Oakessentials.com and use code OVER50 for 15% off your first order at checkout. Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvInterested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm joined by Dr. Karen Tang, a renowned gynecologist and advocate for women's health. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Tang specializes in endometriosis, fibroids, chronic pelvic pain, menopause, and gender-affirming care. She is the founder of Thrive Gynecology in Philadelphia, where she provides expert care to patients nationwide. Dr. Tang shares insights from her new book, It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health, which educates and empowers women by dispelling myths and addressing common issues like endometriosis, PCOS, and fibroids. The discussion also delves into systemic barriers in healthcare, the importance of self-advocacy, and practical tips for making the most of your doctor's visits. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.Get Dr. Tang's book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250894151/itsnothysteria/ Visit Dr. Tang's website: https://thrivegyn.com/Dr. Aimee's Fertility Essentials: https://www.draimee.org/fertility-essentials   Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 14 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.

Failed IVF? Low AMH? High FSH? Told donor eggs? Book a free Functional Fertility Second Opinion before your next fertility decision → fabfertile.com You got eggs. After everything, that part finally went right. Then day one, this many fertilized. Day three, this many are still growing. Then the call where someone tells you none of them made it. And what comes next, almost word for word on call after call, is you going back through your twenties. The years when maybe you weren't taking the best care of yourself. Maybe you drank more, were under a lot of stress, or simply weren't thinking about your fertility yet. And you start wondering, Did I cause this? Is that why this happened? But then you come back to the same thing: I'm healthy now. I'm active. I take care of myself. So what am I missing? Your age is real, and we are not going to ignore it. It usually is not the only thing on the table. In this episode, I walk through the three questions I want answered before you go again. What that cycle actually told us, and what it could not tell us about the 90 days before the injections started. What was investigated and what was not, including the full thyroid panel, triglycerides and insulin rather than A1C alone, hs-CRP, vitamin D absorption, the gut and vaginal microbiome, food sensitivity, and his side beyond a count. And if you do another retrieval, what specifically is changing and why. Preparing is not the same as being evaluated. CHAPTERS 00:00 None of them made it 01:00 About Sarah and the team 01:20 Question 1. What did that cycle actually tell us 02:00 The 90 days before stimulation started 02:30 Preparing is not the same as being evaluated 03:00 Where the nervous system fits 03:30 Question 2. What was investigated and what was not 03:50 Full blood chemistry, thyroid and triglycerides 04:20 hs-CRP, vitamin D absorption and gut infections 04:40 The vaginal and gut microbiome 05:00 Clean eating that may still be driving inflammation 06:00 His side. DNA fragmentation and bloodwork 06:30 The body is not a silo 07:10 What Your Clinic Missed 07:30 Question 3. If you go again, what will actually be different 08:10 Book a Second Opinion with your partner WHAT YOUR CLINIC MISSED If you are not sure what can be investigated or which way to go next, we have a guide called What Your Clinic Missed. It gives you the patterns and themes to look at before you consider your next move. Email hello@fabfertile.ca with MISSED in the subject line. FUNCTIONAL FERTILITY SECOND OPINION Book with your partner and load your labs into the secure portal. We review your bloodwork for patterns your clinic is not set up to examine, and talk through what is worth digging into before another IVF cycle. It is not IVF or your health. It is both. Book your call with your partner here. If you want to know whether the call is right for you first, email hello@fabfertile.ca with FERTILE in the subject line and tell me a little about your situation. 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. It is how other women find this work.

This week we spoke to Natalie, Following 3 rounds of IVF, the final resulting in a missed miscarriage, Natalie speaks about how she has begun to navigate being childless not by choice. She talks about her experience of fertility testing and IVF and the difficulties she had both physically and emotionally, with medical professionals. We speak about expectations, misconceptions and how to look after yourself properly. As a therapist herself, Natalie learned that she would need to make some changes to protect and restore her mental wellbeing and that those changes would come with guilt. We explore guilt, shame and how it feels to be ambivalent about becoming a parent, before having that decision taken from you. A very thought provoking episode. We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We're all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it's needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

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As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 gets closer, we have political candidates who think it was deserved. Filling in for Glenn, Justin Barclay rants against the idea that people running for office think America deserved its most tragic event. A surrogate mother is being sued for $100,000 after refusing to get an abortion. Anti-abortion activist Abby Johnson joins to discuss the issues that come from surrogacy and IVF. Legal commentator and attorney David Gelman joins Justin to discuss the ongoing trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of murdering her three children in an apparent case of postpartum psychosis. Justin and David also discuss the latest with convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony as he's attempting to get a new trial. Justin discusses America's ongoing debt crisis and explains how the Democrats' solution will only make matters worse. A new EPA rule change could bring immediate, drastic relief at the gas pump. New Mexico House candidate Greg Cunningham joins to discuss the current status of the border and the Trump administration's accomplishments. Is the American Dream still possible?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sophie Grant had reached a point where even the hardest ultramarathons no longer carried the uncertainty they once did, and after years of infertility and IVF, she realized she had also lost some of her joy in running and trust in her own body. The Via Alpina changed that, taking her roughly 2,000 kilometers across the Alps and forcing her to approach each day without knowing exactly what the next one would bring. She and photographer Zoe Salt talk about the physical and logistical realities of nearly a month on the trail, including relentless fueling, strength training, bad patches, storms, forest fires, and the value of an exceptional crew. Sophie shares practical lessons endurance athletes can use immediately, including her belief that “a bad moment does not make a bad day,” the importance of eating before assuming something has gone seriously wrong, and learning to distinguish between not wanting to continue and truly being unable to continue. The deeper story is about something bigger than an FKT: Sophie describes how this adventure helped her appreciate what her body could do after spending years focused on something it couldn't. By the end, her message is wonderfully simple: try something new, LINKS: Sophie Grant's coaching Zoe Salt photography EPISODE SPONSORS Tifosi Optics - CLARITY ON THE TRAIL: Post your Golden Nugget of wisdom that helps you recover after a huge effort on Instagram, tag @TifosiOptics, @TrailRunnerNation, and use the hashtag #ClarityOnTheTrail.  OR try texting us (within the USA) with your tip: 916-235-3928. If we use yours on a weekly episode, you get a pair of the new Sanctum SL glasses! ALTRA: With the classic Altra Fit, you set the pace. Altra running shoes are designed with room for your toes so they can actually spread out -  for a natural fit. This gives you comfort, balance, and strength on and off the trail. Better balance and stability for our toes mean more comfort – on mile 5, 50, or 100. Learn more about Altra Fit. Feel the Altra Difference and use code TRN10 for 10% off your first order at checkout at altrarunning.com/TRN. Stay Out There with Altra. RunMotion Coach: Whether you're training for your first trail race or chasing a new ultra PR, RunMotion Coach creates a personalized training plan that adapts to your schedule, fitness, and progress. Built by experienced coaches and powered by intelligent coaching technology, it helps you train smarter, stay consistent, and arrive at the starting line ready for your next adventure. Timestamps 00:00 – The Via Alpina and an Enormous New Challenge Sophie and Zoe introduce the roughly 2,000-kilometer route across eight Alpine countries and explain why attempting it was so different from Sophie's previous racing. 05:14 – Why Sophie Needed Something Different After years of racing at a high level, Sophie realized she was operating on autopilot and needed a challenge that could bring uncertainty, learning, and joy back into running. 12:12 – Infertility, Running and Her Relationship With Her Body Sophie opens up about infertility, IVF, and how the experience left her angry and disconnected from her body before the Via Alpina helped change that relationship. 20:00 – What 29 Days Really Looked Like Zoe describes watching Sophie get up and do the work day after day, while Sophie shares the low moments, frustration, pain, and perspective that kept her moving. 25:12 – How Do You Fuel for a Month? Sophie breaks down the surprisingly broad menu that powered the effort and explains why years of practicing 80 to 90 grams of carbohydrate per hour made eating almost automatic. 28:41 – “A Bad Moment Does Not Make a Bad Day” Sophie explains how food, music, distraction, and experience help her escape negative headspaces, plus the crucial difference between can't continue and simply don't want to. 41:51 – When the Plan Falls Apart Storms, vehicle problems and forest fires force the team to adapt, leading to a broader conversation about trusting your support system and learning to build a different life when the original plan changes. 48:20 – Not Every Problem Needs to Be Fixed Sophie explains one of the most meaningful lessons from her infertility experience: sometimes people don't need solutions, they simply need someone willing to sit with them and acknowledge how hard things are. 53:15 – The Courage to Try Something That Scares You Sophie closes with advice for anyone who feels stuck: try something new, choose something that scares you, and focus on having the courage to begin rather than obsessing over the outcome. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Dr. Susan Hudson and Dr. Carrie Bedient sit down with Maria Katz, a genetic counselor at Orchid Health, to explore the rapidly evolving world of whole genome sequencing for embryos. Maria details what genetic counselors do in fertility care, how their role differs from that of medical geneticists, and the specialized training that prepares them to help patients navigate complex genetic information. The conversation answers common questions about embryo testing, common acronyms, and how to select the right testing platform. Whether you're a fertility professional, a patient considering embryo testing, or simply interested in the intersection of genetics and reproductive medicine, this episode offers an accessible look at the opportunities and complexities of sequencing an embryo's genome.

One of the most common questions I get asked is "Why didn't my IUI work?" It's a great question because there are many factors that come into play with intrauterine insemination. If you're my patient, we'd start by checking the Fallopian tubes, uterus, and sperm quality first.⠀ But let's say you've done the #TUSHYcheck, the tubes are clear and everything else looks good. So why doesn't IUI work?  The answer I share with my patients is: because you're human. Yes, it's really as simple as that. ⠀ To put IUI into perspective, 90% of the time it doesn't work. ⠀ So if your IUI didn't work, I want you to know that there's nothing wrong with you, and you're normal, and human. It's that simple.⠀ Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 14 at 4pm PST (7pm EST), 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.

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Nuclear weapons, IVF, AI, and the postwar story we've all been taught are not separate conversations, they're one big argument about who (or what) shapes human history. We start with a raw look at how a “content drought” turns into algorithmic rage bait, especially around male-female dynamics and the true crime ecosystem. Then we pivot hard into a headline surrogate case that sounds heroic on the surface but feels, to us, like a glimpse into the contractual and moral nightmare built into modern surrogacy and IVF.From there, we dig into Tucker Carlson's claim that nuclear weapons weren't truly “created by people.” We don't treat it like a cheap shock line. We ask what it means to say technology can be influenced by demonic forces through pride, rebellion, and the pursuit of forbidden knowledge. That takes us into Oppenheimer, the Trinity test, the occult flavored edges of early rocketry, and why 1947 keeps showing up when people talk about UFOs, UAP phenomena, and the modern age of secrets.We also read and react to JD Hall's framing of Eric Metaxas and the postwar consensus as a kind of civil religion, where Allied victory becomes moral immunity and certain questions are treated as blasphemy. Along the way we preview upcoming shows, including our conversation with Father Maudsley (Know Thy Anime) and a planned 9-11 episode that separates memories of the day from the conspiracy theory rabbit holes.If any of this hits a nerve, share the episode with a friend who actually likes hard conversations, then subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show. What's the one modern “official story” you no longer trust?Support the showGet 10% off an amazing Black Monk Rosary by going to https://www.blackmonkrosaries.com/?ref=AVOIDINGBABYLON and using code AVOIDINGBABYLON at checkout!Check out our sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off of your first order!Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rss

Today's guest is Yesenia Lemus, a three-time surrogate and the Director of Surrogate Services at Brownstone Surrogacy. Yesenia's surrogacy story actually started on the sidelines of her kid's swim team, when she met another mom who was pregnant as a surrogate and thought, Wait—I could do that. Her first journey happened during COVID, when she carried twins for intended parents in California. She talks about the bond she formed with them, how she explained surrogacy to her own kids, and why she sees it as such a powerful act of generosity. She and Ali also get into the highs and lows of her journeys—including an embryo that didn't survive the thaw—and why the entire experience has been so empowering for her. Yesenia also shares why she found the entire process so empowering—and how she went from surrogate to making this work her career.For more, go to www.brownstonesurrogacy.com IG: @brownstonesurrogacyEPISODE 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 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.Stay tuned for Petri Dish Princess, book #4, coming this fall!EXTEND FERTILITYExtend Fertility is a leading fertility clinic helping people take control of their reproductive futures through egg freezing, embryo freezing, IVF, and more. With a focus on making fertility care more accessible, empowering, and personalized, Extend combines cutting-edge science with compassionate care to help patients understand their options and make informed decisions about if, when, and how they want to build a family.For more, go to extendfertility.comPHERDALIG: @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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

GLP-1 receptor agonists have transformed weight loss and metabolic health—but what are we overlooking? In this episode of New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is joined by Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj and Dr. Alexis Gonzales to explore the clinical tradeoffs of GLP-1 therapy, including lean muscle preservation, nutrient status, weight regain, and long-term metabolic health. The conversation also examines SiPore, an engineered silica-based intervention that works locally in the GI tract to slow the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates and fats. Dr. Fitzgerald and her guests discuss findings from the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled SHINE trial, including outcomes related to A1c, visceral fat, waist circumference, cholesterol, and lean mass. They also explore how CGMs can reveal post-meal glucose patterns, why muscle preservation matters during weight loss, and how clinicians can support patients transitioning off GLP-1 medications—including those preparing for pregnancy, IVF, or surgery. Full show notes + references: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ GUEST DETAILS Sanjay Bhojraj, MD, FACC is an interventional cardiologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine specializing in cardiometabolic health, longevity medicine, and precision cardiovascular prevention. He's the founder of the Laguna Institute of Functional Medicine. His programs focus on reversing metabolic dysfunction, improving resilience, and reducing cardiovascular risk through lifestyle optimization and advanced diagnostic testing. Dr. Alexis Gonzales ("Dr. G") is OvationLab's Senior Clinical Implementation and AI Specialist, translating breakthrough research into practical clinical workflows, and holds advanced degrees in biochemistry (Saint Mary's), biotechnology (Johns Hopkins), and naturopathic medicine (Bastyr). She provides concierge functional-medicine care at her private practice in California—focusing on endometriosis, fertility, PCOS, and menopause—while distilling emerging research into practical frameworks at conferences to make integrative solutions accessible. http://sigridpro.com/DRKF THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR SIGRID http://sigridpro.com/DRKF *CONNECT with DrKF* Want more? Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You Practitioner Training Program: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/trainingyyi/ Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw

Get the full episode notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Today we're taking a deeper look at male fertility: a topic that's often overlooked, even though it plays a role in half of all infertility cases. I'm joined by David Ireland, founder of Fertility4Men, who brings his personal journey and expertise to our conversation. David created his platform after navigating unexplained infertility himself, and he's passionate about providing men with the information, support, and community they need. In our interview, we explore the emotional and practical challenges men face on the fertility journey. We discuss the stigma around male factor infertility, the importance of early testing, and how couples can support each other through the process. David shares insights from his own experience, as well as actionable steps men can take to improve their reproductive health and be active partners in the journey to parenthood. In this episode, we cover: Why male fertility is often overlooked and why it matters David's personal story and the creation of Fertility for Men The emotional impact of infertility on men and couples The importance of early and comprehensive testing for men Common myths and misunderstandings about male fertility How couples can support each other through fertility challenges Practical steps and resources, including the Five Day Fertility Kickstart Challenge Resources: Fertility for Men (Fertility4Men.com) Five Day Fertility Kickstart Challenge Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 14 at 4pm PST (7pm EST), 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.

What happens after you get your period back?Getting a period after hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) can feel like the ultimate finish line. But as Ali discovered, getting your cycle back is just the beginning.Ali is back on The Period Recovery Podcast for her second episode—and this time, she has a very different story to tell. During Ali's first episode, she was navigating HA recovery as a personal trainer and struggling with the identity, anxiety, food rules, exercise expectations, and body image concerns that came with it.Now, she has maintained regular menstrual cycles, gotten married, and is 38 weeks pregnant with her first baby.In this conversation, we talk about what happens after period recovery: learning to trust your body, maintaining a healthy cycle, navigating body image, changing your relationship with exercise, and eventually becoming comfortable living without constantly trying to control your body.Ali shares how she went from feeling shackled to hours of exercise and rigid food rules to becoming significantly stronger with a much more manageable approach to fitness.We also talk about her wedding season, learning to navigate body image when getting fitted for a wedding dress, and how she continued to prioritize her health rather than trying to become the leanest version of herself.Then we get into fertility.After previously being told by multiple doctors that she might need IVF to become pregnant, Ali unexpectedly conceived naturally shortly after getting married.Her story is a powerful reminder that hypothalamic amenorrhea can affect reproductive health—but that recovery can change what is possible.Most importantly, this conversation goes beyond the physical side of recovery. We talk about the mental work of learning to trust yourself again, recognizing the intention behind your food and movement choices, and understanding that getting your period back doesn't automatically erase every fear or thought that came with HA.Because the real goal isn't simply to get your period back.The goal is to get your life back.If you're recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea, trying to maintain your period, struggling with exercise and food anxiety, or wondering what life can look like after recovery, this episode is for you.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical, nutrition, or fertility care.Apply for Recipe for a Period coaching w/Cynthia: https://www.periodnutritionist.com/applyforcoachingNew to HA? Discover the truth about HA:  click the link to download Cynthia's fact sheet that debunks common myths and misinformation! Trying +3 months to get your period back? Click here to download the Safety WorksheetYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theperiodnutritionist Instagram: www.instagram.com/period.nutritionist

This week Sonia and Jess talk first-day-of-school separation anxiety, prednisone induced water retention, the very serious business of kindergarten lunches, AOC publicly freezing her eggs at 36, and what they wish they'd known about fertility preservation. Jess explains why she deleted the dating apps and is entering her “dating myself” era, Sonia discovers that being a fun mom at a water park is significantly harder when your contacts are trying to evacuate your eyes, and the episode ends with a deeply unnecessary conversation about whether Mike is secretly attracted to water buffaloes. They also revisit the ongoing Lindsay Clancy case and discuss some of the claims, theories and courtroom developments circulating publicly. Connect with the Geriatric Mamas: Instagram Facebook Email us at hello@geriatricmamas.com Want to be a guest? Fill out our Be a Guest Form and share your motherhood, pregnancy, or fertility journey. We'd love to feature your story! And remember: We're committed to sharing raw, honest experiences, so stay tuned for more heartwarming, hilarious, and relatable episodes. Thanks for listening, and we're so glad to be back! What we're reaching for:

Fertility is often framed as a women's issue, but do men have any place in the conversation? In this episode of Heritage Explains, Heritage Action's Doug Blair sits down with Dr. Marguerite Duane to discuss the realities of fertility, the factors contributing to declining birth rates, and why men play a much bigger role in the fertility conversation than many realize.The pair also discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's recent revelation that she is planning on freezing her eggs and the truth behind IVF, egg freezing, and all forms of fertility technology.Check out FACTS About Fertility here: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/Follow FACTS About Fertility on X: https://x.com/FACTS_Fertility

If you've spent months—or years—researching fertility, changing your diet, adjusting your workouts, tracking every symptom, and trying to figure out why your body still isn't ovulating or getting pregnant, more information probably isn't what you're missing. What you need is to understand what your body specifically needs to restore fertility. In this episode of the Nourished Fertility Podcast, I'm sharing a section from a recent live training where I break down the five foundations we use with our clients to support ovulation, healthy cycles, and your body's ability to get and stay pregnant. We'll walk through our five-step approach: Reignite your metabolism Replenish nutrients Regulate your nervous system Repair your gut Restore healthy hormones You'll learn why hormone imbalances are often the final domino to fall, the signs your body may need more support in each of these areas, and why personalized testing can help uncover what's actually keeping your fertility stuck. Whether you're navigating period loss, irregular cycles, PCOS/PMOS, unexplained infertility, low AMH, POI, or preparing for IVF, this episode will help you think beyond simply "fixing your hormones" and start looking at the foundations underneath them. And if you're ready for personalized support, applications for the Nourished Fertility Method, our six-month fertility program, are open. Apply here.

recently had with Gabie on the WOVA Health Podcast, where we unpacked the real science, myths, and emotional realities of fertility treatment. We dive into everything from egg quality and the IVF pyramid to how nutrition, sleep, stress, and environmental factors can shape your fertility journey. I loved this conversation with Gabie and wanted to bring it to The Egg Whisperer Show so you can listen, too. Whether you're just starting to think about freezing your eggs or deep in your IVF cycle, this conversation is packed with practical, no-regret advice to help you feel empowered, not overwhelmed. Read the full show notes on my website.  In this episode, Gabie and I cover: My personal story and what inspired me to pursue reproductive endocrinology The biggest myths patients believe about IVF and what you should know before starting The IVF pyramid: understanding attrition from follicles to embryos to baby Why age is the most impactful factor, and what you can control, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mental health The TUSHY Method: getting your Tubes, Uterus, Sperm, Hormones, and Genetics checked before treatment How environmental toxins, plastics, and lifestyle factors may impact egg and sperm quality My upcoming book and my vision for the future of fertility care Resources The WOVA Fertility Circle podcast on YouTube and Spotify  The WOVA Fertility Health website to work with Gabie The Egg Whisperer Show on YouTube and Spotify Pregmune: The Reproductive Immunology Company Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 14 at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask questions live on Zoom. Other ways to connect: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates. Join Egg Whisperer School. Request a Consultation with me. 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 time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. keywords: IVF success rates, egg quality, fertility myths, reproductive endocrinologist, IVF pyramid, TUSHY Method, Egg Whisperer Diet, fertility and age, egg freezing, embryo genetic testing, fertility therapist, whole body fertility care, GLP-1 fertility, environmental toxins fertility, sperm quality IVF, implantation science, AI in fertility, fertility book, IVF emotional support, free IVF

Trying to conceive can affect so much more than your fertility. It can change your sex life, create resentment, bring old trauma and insecurities to the surface, and leave couples feeling more like roommates than partners. In this episode, Dr. Leah breaks down some of the most common relationship dynamics she sees during a difficult TTC or infertility journey, including the project manager and avoider, silent grievers, sex on schedule, and the unequal burden dynamic. She also shares practical ways to communicate your needs, involve your partner, protect intimacy, shift unhealthy patterns, and create a stronger foundation for the parenthood you're working toward. Most importantly, if trying to conceive has changed your relationship, you're not alone, and it doesn't mean your relationship is doomed.00:00 Trailer + Intro01:43 How Trying to Conceive Can Affect Your Relationship02:47 When TTC Starts Changing Your Relationship05:07 When Sex Becomes a Chore06:43 The Vicious Cycle of Libido and Disconnection10:06 How Hard Times Bring Old Wounds to the Surface11:43 When Fertility Changes the Relationship Dynamic16:04 The Project Manager and the Avoider18:39 Give Your Partner the Map20:06 The Silent Grievers21:13 Sex on Schedule and Unequal Burden25:35 The Hidden Grief of Trying to Conceive27:30 The Micro-Griefs Women Carry30:32 When Your Partner Doesn't Know How to Show Up33:05 Creating the Support You Actually Need35:30 Reconnecting With Joy and Your Identity37:46 Giving Your Partner a Clear Role41:37 Letting Go of Control43:48 Protecting Polarity and Connection49:28 What Your Partner Can Actually Do51:50 Protecting Your Relationship During TTC55:07 Breaking the Resentment and Disconnection Cycle57:27 Getting Support and Processing the Hard Stuff60:44 Building a Stronger Foundation for Parenthood63:03 You Are Not AloneResources From This Chapter: The Queen's Code book by Alison Armstrong - https://www.amazon.com/Queens-Code-Alison-Armstrong/dp/B01DAYC348/The Queen's Code Podcast Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Kx1WKOBj6ByS9BWrMm3fH?si=afc6a448f29a40a1 Healthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at EarthleyUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHERUse code HAAM and save 10% at Fond

Send us Fan MailDoes the ERA test actually improve your chance of pregnancy with IVF—or has endometrial receptivity testing been oversold?Patients often receive completely different advice. Some fertility specialists say the Endometrial Receptivity Analysis, or ERA, can identify a personalized window of implantation. Others say research has proven the test does not work. The truth is more complicated.In this episode, Dr. Mark Amols revisits ERA in light of newer randomized trials, meta-analyses, and research on recurrent implantation failure. He also examines statements from his earlier episodes—including why he would no longer confidently tell patients that an ERA “cannot hurt.”Topics include:How ERA attempts to identify the window of implantationWhether ERA improves live-birth rates during routine IVF treatmentWhat the major randomized trial actually foundWhether that trial was adequately poweredWhy the data do not support ERA before a routine or first embryo transferThe unresolved role of ERA after recurrent implantation failureWhy results differ between untested and euploid embryo transfersWhether changing transfer timing could potentially lower successConcerns about test accuracy and cycle-to-cycle endometrial variabilityWhen ERA might still be discussed as an optional, unproven interventionThe current evidence is reasonably clear for the average IVF patient: routine ERA testing does not improve live birth. For patients with repeated implantation failure—particularly after failed euploid embryo transfers—the answer remains uncertain because the adequately powered randomized trial needed to settle the question has not yet been completed.This episode separates what ERA has been proven to do, what it has been proven not to do, and what fertility medicine still does not know.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.

What role can genetics play when you're planning for a future pregnancy—and how does genetic testing compare to embryo testing during IVF?In this episode of Finding Hope After Loss, I sit down with the founders of Reticular to talk about the evolving science of genetics, fertility, and pregnancy loss. We discuss genetic testing before pregnancy, genetic factors related to embryo viability, and how Reticular's approach differs from embryo genetic testing during IVF, including PGT-A.We also talk about what these different types of testing can and cannot tell you, who may want to consider genetic testing, and how having more information can help individuals and couples make informed decisions as they navigate infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, IVF, or trying to conceive after loss.This conversation offers a closer look at reproductive genetics and the options available for families looking toward a future pregnancy while navigating grief, healing, and finding hope after loss.

Ali Riley & Kelley O'Hara break down another WILD week in the NWSL. Rescinded red cards in Gotham vs KC. Bangers from Trinity Rodman, Mel Barcenas, and Ally Sentnor. The amazing goal called back on a questionable hand ball. And sneaky Louisville is still making a run despite relocation talk. We'll get into the NWSL's 2027 season schedule that could leave some players out in the cold. Then Ali gets real about her IVF journey and the whole Wasteland is sending her the BEST vibes for her next transfer! Plus another installment of Ali & Kelley's friendship HERstory while Ali explains THAT picture… This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:33 Gotham vs. KC Red Card Rescinded 09:54 Denver Building an Identity 12:44 San Diego Losing Steam 14:06 Shout Out Bev's Prediction 15:52 Louisville Never Say Die Attitude 18:47 Portland's ALMOST Goal of the Week 20:11 Olivia Moultrie to SEI 22:21 Ally Sentnor's Goal Called Back???? 28:39 Ally's Sentnor's Exposed Washington's Defense 36:06 Which Portland Star DELIVERED? 39:35 NWSL Schedule Changes 45:05 Ali's IVF Journey 51:27 Cameroon WAFCON Final 56:50 Ali Explains Her LORE 01:00:09 Alright, Bet Just Women's Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports. In a world where women's sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women's Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women's Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women's sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fertility treatment can be an emotional rollercoaster, impacting mental health, relationships, and a sense of self. In this episode, Rachel Goldberg, a licensed therapist specializing in infertility and reproductive health, shares practical tips for building resilience, coping with grief, and maintaining connection with partners. She provides insights into navigating the emotional complexities of fertility treatments, pregnancy loss, and family planning while offering actionable strategies to support overall well-being. In this episode we cover: Common emotional challenges people face during fertility treatment  How fertility treatment affects relationships with partners and oneself  Coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety  Prioritizing mental health while staying focused on treatment goals  When to seek support from a mental health professional Read the full show notes on my website. Find Rachel Goldberg's website here.    Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join me for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 14 at 4pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask questions live on Zoom. Other ways to connect: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates. Join Egg Whisperer School. Request a Consultation with me. 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 time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

This week on ShrinkChicks, we're talking all about jealousy. Where does it actually come from, and what do you do with it? Your hosts dive into jealousy at every angle; anxious attachment and reassurance-seeking, why checking a partner's ex's Instagram feeds the monster instead of starving it, and how to build real security instead of chasing a certainty that doesn't exist. Some people barely feel jealousy at all, and that gets explored too, including whether it might tie back to avoidant attachment.Listener questions cover picking fights over an ex, the fear of being "replaceable" with a partner's friends or coworkers, jealousy tied to fertility and IVF, and the sting of being treated differently than a sibling-in-law. There's a breakdown of Sue Johnson's A.R.E. framework for building security in a relationship, plus what to do when a parent's infidelity makes it hard to trust a partner who's never given a reason not to be trusted. Dear Em & Jen goes past jealousy entirely: the shame of not feeling happy for other people, and where that reflex really comes from.Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! PS: Fast forward to around 3:30 to skip the intro and get straight to today's content.⁠Get Matched With One of Our Therapists⁠ at The Therapy Group!⁠ShrinkChicks on Instagram⁠Our ⁠Know Yourself Grow Yourself Journal⁠!!Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! ⁠https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg⁠A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:Skims: Shop SKIMS Cotton, and all of our favorite pieces, at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that followsOneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SHRINKCHICKS at https://www.oneskin.co/SHRINKCHICKS #oneskinpNine to Kind: Go to ninetokind.com and use code SHRINKCHICKS for 20% off your orderZenni: Go to Zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first orderTumble: Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/SHRINKCHICKSQuince: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quince.com/shrinkchicks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A celebrity welcomes her first baby at 50, another at 54, and the message is loud and clear: it's never too late, you can have it all. But the headlines rarely mention the IVF, donor eggs, and surrogacy behind those stories. Today I want to talk about God's design for family and why postponing it "until the timing is right" is one of the oldest lies our culture tells young people. Children aren't accessories you add after the career and the bucket list. They're image bearers of God, and His timing has always been wiser than ours. Use this free, nonpartisan tool to register to vote, check your registration status, set up election reminders, or look up your state's voting rules in under two minutes. Check Your Registration - https://tools.vote.onl... To learn more about the sponsor of today's show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0  Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #KirkCameron #TheKirkCameronShow #KirkCameronShow #ChristianPodcast #DailyDevotional #GodsDesign #BiblicalFamily #Family #Parenting #FaithOverFear #BeFruitfulAndMultiply #Motherhood #ChristianLiving #BiblicalWorldview

Patrick brings faith and culture into focus, weighing Catholic responses to challenging topics like same-sex relationships, IVF, moral integrity, and gender confusion in sports and language. Catholic teaching, parish life, and the limits of welcoming all while protecting reverence at Mass pulse beneath each moment. Throughout, Patrick sustains a plea for support, rooting the conversation in Relevant Radio’s call to give hope. Debbie - A friend and her partner are doing IVF, and are very excited. What should my reaction be? Fred - What is your take on the Book of Enoch? Lisa - At mass, a churchgoer was blasting metal music through his headphones. Do you have suggestions for how to handle that or respond to this? Audio: CNN – WNBA- exbasketball players are just looking for attention – 2min - https://x.com/Highway_30/status/2087930885077119062/video/1?s=46 Audio: Biologist Dr. Heather Heying praises the recent actions of Royce White and Enes Kanter - WNBA - https://x.com/thedarkhorsepod/status/2088326430459621820/video/1?s=46 Audio: Royce White says CNN “not giving black women a voice” - https://x.com/BrickCenter_/status/2087304899327619108/video/1?s=46 Luke (email) - Historically gender and sex were never, or at least rarely, interchanged and gender was not used to describe a person’s biological sex.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is back in the spotlight, this time as an egg-freezing influencer. She shares vlogs of herself injecting hormones into her body to prepare her eggs to be harvested and frozen indefinitely. AOC believes that women are not taught enough about their bodies, and her hope is for her journey toward freezing her eggs to be an example of what it looks like to live a full and controlled life. Allie sheds light on the reasons why the process of egg harvesting is not healthy or empowering for women and presents the ethical issues that come with IVF. Allie also explains why AOC's decision to freeze her eggs may not be as politically motivated as it appears, considering the ending of her engagement with Riley Roberts, with whom she was in a relationship with for over 15 years. Allie explains why AOC's actions do not reflect an economic problem, but a cultural problem that elevates the desires of adults over the needs of children. While she is seeking to be relatable, the message and methods AOC is portraying as empowering are, in reality, damaging to women. Allie concludes the episode with a conversation with Laura McDonald and Juliette Williams, two members of the Daughters of the American Revolution; giving an update on the controversy of allowing men identifying as women into the organization. Do you have a question for Allie? Leave a voicemail at 844-755-5252 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 2:42 AOC Promotes Egg Freezing 28:21 AOC's Real Motivation to Freeze Her Eggs 34:26 Uncomfortable Stats About Frozen Embryos 38:22 What AOC Represents 44:56 Interview: Why and American Institution Went Trans – 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! We Heart Nutrition | Check out We Heart Nutrition at ⁠⁠⁠WeHeartNutrition.com⁠⁠⁠ and use the code ALLIE for 20% off. Take charge of your health expenses and be part of a community. Join CrowdHealth to get started today for $99 a month for your first three months using code ALLIE at joincrowdhealth.com. Geviti | Go to gogeviti.com/allie and use code ALLIE for 20% off. Visit worldwatch.news/allie or use promo code ALLIE to start your free trial today. Episodes You May Like: Ep 1367 | Famous WitchToker Follows Jesus — and Faces Major Backlash https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1367-famous-witchtoker-follows-jesus-and-faces/id1359249098?i=1000775052454 Ep 836 | Surrogacy Horror: Gay ‘Dads' Demand Abortion | Guest: Brittney Pearson https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-836-surrogacy-horror-gay-dads-demand-abortion-guest/id1359249098?i=1000620814003 --- ► 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