Podcast appearances and mentions of jessica hepburn

Recorded in front of a live audience at the Leicester Square Theatre, Trish, Lorraine and their special guests share inspiring stories and practical advice about the life-changing moments that can pivot you to new adventures and career success. Helping you to reignite your passion for what you do, turn a side hustle into a business, retrain in something new or just chuck it all in and escape on your dream escapade are adventure activist Jessica Hepburn, business leader Karen Blackett OBE and careers expert Sarah Ellis, co-author of Squiggly Careers. Discover their tips on decision making, networking & skillset assessing, to writing a winning CV & measuring your success milestones. This episode is brought to you in support of the Careers Can Change campaignHandy linksFind career change resources & advice: careerscanchange.co.ukDiscover our content website & sign up for our newsletters : Postcards From Lorraine & TrishContact us: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comFollow us on Instragram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/681448662400206/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loose Ends is at the Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival and Stuart Maconie is joined by Harriet Walter, who has played many roles at the RSC in Stratford and has just published 'She Speaks!', a book imagining what Shakespeare's women might have said if they'd been given half a chance. John Douglas Thompson is one of America's finest classical actors, now playing his first role on the main stage at the RSC. He is returning to the role of Othello, 16 years after first taking it on. Comedian and writer Robert Popper created the beloved sitcom Friday Night Dinner and has been the scourge of many with his 'Time Waster Letters'. He's back writing letters again, this time as Elsie Drake (104 years old). Jessica Hepburn is an 'arts adventurer', and the only woman to have swum the English Channel, run the London marathon and summitted Everest. She might also be the only person in the world to have listened to every available episode of Desert Island Discs...And there's music from Emily Burns and Wes FinchPresenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Jessica Treen

Jessica Hepburn describes herself as 'an unlikely athlete' but, after a series of very hard life experiences including a very lengthy IVF journey that led only to miscarriages and ectopic pregnancy, she decided to heal her broken heart through physical exercise.She is currently the first and only woman on the planet to have completed the 'Sea, Street, Summit Challenge' which means to swim the English Channel, run the London Marathon, and climb Mount Everest!Something that makes her journey to accomplishing these massive goals even more unique and fun: while training for and then finally climbing the world's tallest mountain, Jessica also listened to over 3,000 episodes of her favorite radio program, Desert Island Discs, which has been a beloved classic in the UK and worldwide for over 80 years!In today's interview, Jessica dives deep with Infinite Capacity Podcast host Andrea Morton... sharing intimate stories from her childhood & family, speaking candidly about IVF and the rift in her 16-year relationship, and answering many questions about what it was really like to summit 'Chomolungma,' the Tibetan Sherpa name for Mount Everest.Jessica is such a warm and well-spoken human, you'll be laughing, crying, and cheering as you get to know her & listen to this amazing, inspiring real-life story - part of which is about to be made into a movie (or two)!Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

The Full Stop are joined by members of the online community to discuss personal growth, the importance of inclusivity and diversity within the childless community, and the therapeutic power of vulnerability. We share our struggles and the strength we have found in the community's empathy and support. We also discuss future directions, advocating for the community, and the value of challenging conversations. The episode underscores the The Full Stop's role in creating a supportive environment and the collective appreciation for the sense of belonging it has provided. Enter our competition to win a signed copy of Save Me From The Waves by Jessica Hepburn, biscuits from The Kitsch Hen and a year of membership for a childless not by choice person to the online Full Stop Community. Enter via social media or our online form. Please note that terms and conditions apply.

Jessica Hepburn is the only woman in the world to have swam the English Channel, run the London Marathon, and climbed Mt. Everest - the so called 'Sea, Street, Summit Challenge.' She also claims to be the only person to have listened to every available episode of the popular BBC Radio 4 show, Desert Island Discs (there's over 3,000!) But that is just the adventure headlines. And at the heart of Jessica's story is one of loss, heartbreak, trauma, and ultimately how she has been able to own the adversity in her life, and turn it into something that creates positive change for herself and others. Jessica is an adventure activist, arts producer and author of three books, her latest, Save Me From The Waves is an adventure story with a difference. Documenting her quest to climb the largest mountain in the world, coupled with her desire to listen to every episode of Desert Island Discs it is a beautifully written story of how the show's Castaway's and their music choices have inspired and helped Jessica make sense of her own life. In this conversation we discuss Jessica's love of lists, how the comedian Jimmy Carr initially inspired her, how she's been part of a movement to change the stigma on infertility, why and how she swam the channel, her journey to summiting Everest, why everyone should tell there life story creatively, how her destination was not what she was expecting and how she was able to make meaning out of it through art. Mentioned in the podcast Buy Jessica's New Book: Save Me From The Waves: https://geni.us/SaveMeFromTheWaves Desert Island Discs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmr Swimquest: https://swimquest.uk.com/ Serpentine Swim Club: https://serpentineswimmingclub.com/ Ramblers: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups Get in contact: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tombryanyeah/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/greatbritishadventurespodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@greatbritishadventures

Jessica Hepburn – Save me from the waves: An adventure from sea to summit...with TRE's Hannah Murray

In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, we are joined by a friend of the podcast, and as this episode comes out just a few days after International Women's Day - one hell of a woman - Jessica Hepburn. Jessica is an author, arts producer and, using her own words, ‘the most unlikely adventure activist'! Jessica returns to talk about her latest book, Save me from the Waves. However, for those of you who have not yet come across Jessica (and there really can't be many as she is a living icon!) she also shares her fertility journey so you can get up to speed..Jessica's fertility story lasted a decade, and through her journey of 10 cycles of unsuccessful IVF, she has experienced profound loss, but has found new treasures and a new career. Her books, The Pursuit of Motherhood, 21 miles and now Save me from the Waves, take you on an alternative adventure through the ups and downs of her life and provide advice and comfort for those who are on a similar journey.Through Jesssia's many achievements, she is the only woman in the world to have completed The Sea, Street, Summit Challenge. From running the London marathon, swimming the English Channel and then to only going and climbing to the tippy top of Mount Everest! I am in awe. A common feature of the podcast is for me to ask our guests for a piece of advice or what they wished they knew sooner. Jessica answered both. Her advice to you is to be braver sooner, Jessica uses the hashtag #livebigandbrave wherever she can. When it comes to Fertility, her advice is that she wants people to know that there are many roots to parenthood. There are many ways to create a family, many ways to be a mother in the world. Wise words indeed!Socials Follow @YourFertilityNurse on InstagramFollow @TheFertilityPodcast on InstagramFind Jessica's books here Books - Jessica HepburnGo and have a look at Jessica's website Jessica Hepburn - Jessica HepburnYou can find Jessica on Instagram at Jessica Hepburn (@jessica_hepburn_) • Instagram photos and videos

AN ADVENTURE STORY – WITH A DIFFERENCE Jessica Hepburn is an unlikely athlete. She hates exercise and believes the only reason to do it is for food, booze and box-sets on the sofa.  However, in her forties, following a succession of hard life experiences, she started to try and exercise her way out of heartbreak. She has now become one of the world's most extraordinary endurance athletes.  The first and only woman on the planet to have completed the “Sea, Street, Summit Challenge” – which is to swim the English Channel, run the London Marathon and climb Mount Everest. And possibly the only woman to have listened to eighty years and over 3,000 episodes of her favourite radio programme – Desert Island Discs. Jessica joins us for the 3rd time on the Tough Girl Podcast, to share more about her new book. “Save me from the Waves”. Which shares more about her inspirational story of physical and mental endurance which starts on the streets of London and culminates in a life-threatening event on top of the world. During the podcast, Jessica share more about the challenges on the mountain, the lesson learns and provides advice and tips to encourage you to live big and bravely especially when life doesn't go to plan. Previous TGP episodes with Jessica. 2nd October 2018 - Author of 21 Miles and The Pursuit of Motherhood. Swimming the English Channel. 8th February 2022 - Adventure Activist - Her journey to climbing Mt. Everest.  ***  Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can make a difference in increasing the representation of female role models in the media, particularly in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Your contribution helps empower and inspire others. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to be a part of this important movement. Thank you for your invaluable support!   Show notes Who is Jessica Being an author Working in the arts Going through multiple rounds of IVF Experiencing multiple miscarriages Describing herself as an adventure activist Swimming the English Channel Her journey climbing Mount Everest Completing final training for Mount Everest Climbing Kilimanjaro immediately after the channel swim Realising the importance of mental and physical strength Realising she's not fit and fast enough Climbing massive mountains in her 50s is a significant challenge Discussing pushback when climbing Everest and feeling defensive Recounting a conversation with a stranger Limited window for climbing Mount Everest due to weather conditions Climbing to the top of the world while listening to her favorite radio program The reason why she writes her books Why she wouldn't change anything even after everything that has happened to her Feeling stronger and more confident on her second attempt to climb Everest Finding the Khumbu Icefall challenging Finding the summiting experience to be terrifying Not feeling the expected emotions on the summit Feeling exhausted and sick during the summit Having endurance and mental strength on the mountain Getting hit by a free-falling oxygen bottle, breaking her leg Sharing the details of what happened to her in her book Sharing her experiences with IVF and climbing Everest, hoping to provide solidarity and a survival guide for others What helped her process her thoughts and emotions during her fertility journey Creating playlists for various occasions and people in her life Composing a playlist for the child she never had Final words of advice   Social Media Website: www.jessicahepburn.com Instagram: @jessica_hepburn_ Twitter: @JessicaPursuit Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicahepburnauthor  

Jessica Hepburn is an award-winning author, arts producer and adventure activist who inspires people to live big and bravely when life doesn't go to plan. In 2022, she became the first women in the world to achieve the "Sea, Street and Summit Challenge, swimming the Channel, running the London Marathon and summiting Mount Everest.  Her books have included “The Pursuit of Motherhood and “21 Miles Swimming in Search of Motherhood” and she's soon to publish her third book “Save Me From the Waves”, which is coming out on the 7th of March. In this episode Jessica shares the story of how she has managed her personal struggles with infertility and heartbreak by turning to adventure activities. We discuss her involvement with the International Women's Day Sea Swim in Brighton and she emphasises the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and trying new things, even if they seem daunting at first.This episode is the last episode in a 6 part mini series in collaboration with PinkNicky Blog in support of the IWD Sea Swim 2024. Each episode is 10 -15 minutes long and shines a light on one of the women involved in their event, their reasons for doing so and the benefits they have personally experienced from living life  adventurously.To find out more about Jessica visit: www.jessicahepburn.com Instagram: @jessica_hepburn_Substack: jessicahepburn.substack.comI hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bassWebsite: www.resiliencework.co.ukTEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday AdventuresFor Media & Speaking Enquiries please contact Tracey Duke at 360 Speakers: tracey@traceyduke.comThe Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetworkhttps://www.tremula.network

In this episode we catch up with Jessica Hepburn, who shares insights from her life as an author and adventure activist. Jessica discusses her upcoming book "Save Me from the Waves," the therapeutic role of nature and swimming in her life, and the influence of "Desert Island Discs" on her personal growth. She shoes her plans for a year of self-love and her writing on Substack. The conversation encompasses themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the importance of finding joy and connection in our found family.

In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn & Laura Buckingham talk to Jessica Hepburn about her journey with infertility and baby loss. They discuss Jessica's experience going through 11 rounds of IVF, multiple miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy over the course of 20 years. She talks about how she kept this struggle private for a decade before publishing her first book and "going high" to change the conversation around fertility. In this episode you will hear: Jessica's story of infertility and baby loss over two decades How writing and publishing her first book helped her process her experiences The concept of "Melanjoy" and finding community through her struggles Advice on reframing infertility as an "adventure" and living life to the fullest The importance of self-love and daily gratitude practices Learn more about Jessica (and pick up a copy of her books!) at https://www.jessicahepburn.com/ The Warriorship is a membership to help you navigate life after baby loss. It covers every stage of the recovery pathway, and provides support, advice, and a range of emotional tools to help you through this difficult time. This is more than a support group. For more information and to join The Warriorship go to: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship/ The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has launched a ratings system to let patients see which IVF add-ons are backed-up by evidence. Emma Barnett is joined by Professor Tim Child, chair of the HFEA's Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee, and Jessica Hepburn, who spent over £70,000 on unsuccessful fertility procedures. In October 2019, Coleen Rooney was concerned by articles appearing in newspapers that could only have come from stories on her private Instagram account. She laid a trap for the account she suspected of the leak, and then told the world ‘It was…Rebekah Vardy's account'. Rebekah Vardy, who continues to deny she was the source of those stories, sued Coleen for libel. In a radio exclusive, Coleen speaks to Emma about her side of the story, told in a new documentary: The Real Wagatha Story. Jazz/soul singer Mica Millar is performing as part of the London Jazz Festival in November. She joins Anita Rani to talk about her new album, Heaven Knows, which she wrote while recovering from a spinal injury during lockdown. Britain's long-awaited Online Safety Bill is days away from becoming law. Emma talks to legal expert Joshua Rozenburg about what will be in the act. She's also joined by Baroness Kidron, who has been very involved in getting the act through the Houses of Parliament, and Rashik Parmar, CEO of BCS, the chartered institute of IT, about the future of online safety. Are we becoming afraid of our phones? A recent survey suggest half of 12 to 26-year-olds don't answer the phone to their parents and a third of them feel awkward speaking on the phone generally. Emma speaks to Helen Thorn, a writer, podcaster and comedian and to 17-year-old Iona Cooke Mcintosh. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Lottie Garton

Dr Lisa Cameron was the SNP MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow from 2015 until a week ago when she decided to join the Conservative Party. She has described the move as equivalent to leaving an abusive marriage. In her first radio interview since her defection, she joins Emma Barnett to discuss what led to her making this decision. Listeners who have been through IVF treatment will be familiar the extra – and often very expensive – add-on services that many clinics recommend. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), the fertility regulator, has now launched a ratings system to let patients see which add-ons are backed-up by evidence. Strikingly, not one of them has been given the highest "green" rating. Professor Tim Child chairs the HFEA's Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee. Jessica Hepburn spent over £70,000 on unsuccessful fertility procedures and now campaigns about the fertility industry. They joined Emma to discuss. Three Little Birds is a new ITV series written by Lenny Henry which follows three women who emigrate from Jamaica to England in the 1950s - post-Windrush. The series is inspired by the stories of Lenny Henry's family who, although had positive experiences of being helped as new arrivals, also shared accounts of physical and racial abuse when they reached the UK. Saffron Coomber who plays ‘Chantrelle' and director Yero Timi Biu talk about the show. Julia Fox is an actor, artist and fashion icon, as famous for her breakout role in the film Uncut Gems as she is for her spectacular avant-garde fashion choices. She became tabloid fodder after a brief relationship with Kanye West. Her memoir Down the Drain describes a troubled childhood of sex, drugs and abusive relationships in Italy and New York. She tells Emma how her high-fashion image allows her to escape the male gaze. Presenter: Emma Barnett Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Studio Manager: Steve Greenwood.

Episode 83. Joining us from London is author, arts producer and adventure activist, Jessica Hepburn. She's the only woman in the world to swim the English Channel, run the London Marathon and climb to the summit of Mount Everest (breaking her leg on the way down.) Jessica decided to swim the Channel as a way to conquer the anguish and hurt following years of unsuccessful IVF treatment. This started her love for adventure. As a completely non-sporty person she realised her limitations were self-imposed. Now she's an advocate of the power of adventure to change your life for the better. An inspirational lady. Enjoy...Read more about her adventures and get her books at https://www.jessicahepburn.com/. Her Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/jessica_hepburn_/Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/misterkindness_podSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8snrvTqs8_AjgIq_sIsMgMis ter Kindness on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/njohn.kindness.9on#chomolungma #mounteverest #livebigandbrave #adventure #limitations #overcominglimitations #sea #nature #mothernature #climber #englishchannel #explore #misterkindnesspodcast #podcastLow No Drinker Magazine PodcastMeeting the people & brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Jessica Hepburn is an award-winning author, arts producer and adventure activist who has become one of the UK's leading voices on fertility and family, as well as endurance sport.In 2022, Jessica became the first woman in the world to achieve ‘The Sea, Street, Summit Challenge' – swim the English Channel, run a road marathon (London) and summit Mount Everest. She has been nominated as one of Amnesty International's ‘Women of Suffragette Spirit'; ‘Woman of The Week' in Stylist magazine; and won the Fertility Foundation's inaugural  ‘Fertility Hero' Award.Jessica also went through eleven rounds of IVF (whilst being Executive Director of the Lyric Hammersmith) which resulted in multiple miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy that almost took her life. It was during this time she first started writing, and she is now the author of three acclaimed books, including her  third book a mountainous musical adventure – which is coming out in Spring 2024.Jessica is amazing.  To find out more go to https://www.jessicahepburn.com/ or follow her on:-instagram jessica_hepburnfacebook jessica.hepburn.3975twitter jessicapursuit?Maria, is a PT who specialises in helping women have babies. www.instagram.com/fitness_fertilityhttps://twitter.com/fitnessfertili1 www.facebook.com/fitnessfertilityThis Podcast is a Worth a Listen productionDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.Topics covered  DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Episode 5 is with the incredibly inspirational Jessica Hepburn. This was such an awesome chat and I really don't want to give too much away on here. Jessica is an author ("In Pursuit of Motherhood" and "21 Miles") ... She is a Chanel Swimmer and her swim story is a thing of beauty, that resonated with me on a very personal level. Enjoy!!

When we met up with Jessica Hepburn for episode 43, two things came to mind. The first is how we met her, which you'll discover in the recording which was had a time of new starts for all of us and the importance of 43 which Jessica explains to us, and oddly how this is indeed, episode 43! It's fair to say that her pursuit of motherhood is just one of many parts of this pond to peak adventurer's story! Jessica has been on many journeys herself and inspired others; maybe she'll do that for you as you find out more about struggling well. How to follow and connect with Jessica Jessica's website, and you can follow her on Facebook, and Instagram. Buy Jessica's books: In Pursuit of Motherhood or shop B-Corp at World of Books. 21 Miles

In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast we talk about fertility, as always, but from a different perspective. We discuss a wonderful, collaborative, celebratory event, which is on a mission to change the conversation around fertility and infertility. Fertility Fest. I speak with inspiring founder Jessica Hepburn who shares with us her personal journey, as well as insights into the evolution of Fertility Fest and what you can expect at this year's event. Jessica Hepburn is one of the leading patient voices on fertility, infertility and assisted conception. She is the author of two books The Pursuit of Motherhood (2014) and 21 Miles: Swimming in search of the meaning of motherhood which is launching in a few weeks. In 2016, following her ten year tenure as Executive Director of the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith in London she founded Fertility Fest, the world's first arts festival dedicated to fertility, infertility, modern families and the science of making babies. The third edition of the festival will be held in Barbican, London from 23rd April to 18th May 2018. For more information head to www.fertilityfest.com www.jessicahepburn.com

What an amazing discussion. It was such a pleasure to speak with Jessica Hepburn, one of the leading patient voices on fertility, infertility and assisted conception. Jessica has also just been named Woman of the Week in Stylist Magazines Visible Woman Series. A year long celebration of women who are making a difference to society. Jessica joined us live from London and shared her very personal journey through infertility, miscarriage and IVF to becoming an author and founder of the worlds first arts festival dedicated to fertility, infertility, modern families and the science of making babies, Fertility Fest. Fertility Fest is a week-long programme of events, entertainment, discussion, debate, support and solidarity from Tuesday 8th May to Sunday 13th of May at London's Bush Theatre. We also got a hint that Fertility Fest may be coming to Australia! Here's hoping! I hope you enjoy this inspiring discussion.

Jessica Hepburn: Adventure Activism...with TRE's Hannah Murray

We're back for 2020, after a slight break. Sorry if you've missed us. Hopefully, you've subscribed so you get this episode as soon as it lands. We really need your support from subscriptions as the podcast world gets busier ( which is a brilliant thing ) as we want to make sure all our hard work gets heard. Plus we've nearly published 300 episodes which means we are going to have to be moving some as you aren't meant to have more than that on your feed. We'll keep you posted on where the old episodes will be, so fear not. Our first episode of 2020 is a return to our ‘Meet the Maker's where we want to hear about the things you have created as a result of your fertility struggles. Natalie chats to the delightful Lucy from the Rainbow Running & Cake Club. Kate was AWOL while Natalie interviewed Lucy, however, you'll hear what Kate thought to Natalie's chat with Lucy and also Kate talking about OHSS (Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome) and the different types of miscarriage. Lucy started trying to conceive five years ago, she conceived early on but unfortunately suffered a miscarriage and then struggled to conceive again. Fast forward a few more years and Lucy and her partner started IVF. The first round was unsuccessful and unfortunately, Lucy developed OHSS. She knew very little about OHSS at this time and felt very alone and frightened. Lucy was nervous about restarting treatment but happily, she conceived on her second cycle with a frozen embryo transfer. Sadly, since the birth of her daughter, Lucy has experienced another two miscarriages and felt very low. Feeling inspired At this difficult time, Lucy was reading https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com/bonus-episode-fertility-fest-2018-does-motherhood-make-you-happy/ ( 21 Miles by Jessica Hepburn) and felt inspired by her motivation and desire to challenge herself. This inspired Lucy to start running and find a passion that she didn't know she had! She felt that is running made her feel this good, maybe this could help other women going through similar difficult times. Lucy set up a website and Instagram accounts to launch the Rainbow Running & Cake Club and organized her first run in Hertfordshire followed by cake! Get your trainers on You don't have to run if you don't want to, walking is fine too! So far Lucy has organized runs in Hertford, Leamington Spa, Windsor, Brighton, Birmingham, Manchester, and Richmond and is planning UK domination! Lucy says that the runs are so uplifting and there is a power in being together and knowing that you're not alone. Rainbow Yoga As well as running clubs, Lucy is launching rainbow yoga sessions as well as a fabulous Yoga retreat. You can find out more about Lucy and the Rainbow Running and Cake Club via her website and Instagram below. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) OHSS can occur during fertility treatment when the ovaries are over-stimulated to produce many follicles. Mild OHSS is very common and women may notice abdominal swelling and feel uncomfortable and suffer from nausea. However severe OHSS is a serious condition that can affect other organs in the body and, although rare, can be life-threatening. Women are monitored carefully during ovulation stimulation treatment to reduce the risks of OHSS developing. Explaining the different types of miscarriage There are so many different types of miscarriage and it can feel confusing when hearing these different terms. Kate explains the differences in all types of miscarriage. Chemical Pregnancy: The term given to a pregnancy that ends in a miscarriage before the first 5 weeks of pregnancy. Threatened miscarriage: This is when a woman experiences bleeding or pain that ‘threatens' to develop into a miscarriage. When examined the entrance to the uterus is closed and the risk may resolve, or a woman may go on to miscarry. Inevitable miscarriage: This is as it sounds, the entrance to the uterus is open and a miscarriage will occur. Complete miscarriage:...

Jessica's ‘adventure activism' is, by her own admission, a bit of an accident as she hates exercise and considers herself to be the most unlikely athlete.    However, over the last decade she has been taking on some of the world's most iconic physical and mental endurance challenges to turn the sadness she's been through into something positive and at the same time raise awareness of what it means to struggle to conceive and to encourage new ways of thinking about family.    She has run the London Marathon; swum the English Channel; and is still on her journey to climb Mount Everest and complete the iconic ‘Pond to Peak' Challenge.    She is a member of the British Mountaineering Council; The Ramblers; The Long Distance Walkers Association; and the Serpentine, Hampstead Ponds and Dover Open Water Swimming Clubs; and has used her sporting challenges to raise thousands of pounds for charity including Fertility Network UK.   We first spoke to Jessica in Oct 2018 - you can listen to that episode here:    https://www.toughgirlchallenges.com/single-post/jessica-hepburn    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons.    Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.   Show notes Who is Jessica How she would describe herself and what she does Dealing with a decade long struggle on trying to conceive  Wanting to do something different with her life Completing her childhood dream of swimming the English Channel  Being an adventure activist  Wanting to be the first women to complete the “Pond to Peak” Challenge What Jessica was up to in 2019 Making a change in her career and setting up her own arts' festival  Her dream of heading to Everest in 2020 Climbing Mt. Elbrus and having a tough time Swimming to get fit for climbing mountains Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2015/2016 Why the Everest journey has been so hard  Being an unlikely mountaineer and athlete  When things don't go according to plan  Having to learn from failure Does swim training translate to walking in the mountains? The benefits of cold water and why she does it regularly  Not being fast enough on the mountains Needing to get into strength training and build muscle Heading to the peak district and the Lake District Training with the Elite Ramblers in the UK  Dealing with the first lockdown in 2020 Being able to stop, slow down and relax Finding the blessings  How lockdown impacted on motivation for training and keeping fit The different types of adventures  Why adventure has become such an important part of her life Getting the confirmation that Everest was going to go ahead in 2021 Getting to base camp and feeling prepared How everyone has an opinion on Everest Why her expedition was a non summit Dealing with cyclones at camp 2 Cyclones, Chest Infections and Covid Making a rookie mistake Why you need a buff!!! Making the decision to turn back… Acceptance and coming to peace  Why climbing mountains have become so meaningful Making it a battle - a battle with nature Wanting to go back in the future Turning 50 at the end of 2020 How to follow along with Jessica and her future adventures  Final words of advice to motivate and inspire more women to take their next steps into the world of adventure   Social Media   Website: www.jessicahepburn.com    Instagram: @jessica_hepburn_    Facebook: @jessicahepburnauthor    Twitter: @JessicaPursuit     

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E52: Swimming the Channel with Jessica Hepburn

When Gabby Voutier got pregnant with twins following IVF and a five-year struggle for a baby, she felt "guilty". Her friend, Jessica Hepburn, had struggled to conceive for over a decade. In this episode, we talk to the Fertility Fest co-founders about navigating their friendship, with and without children. We also hear tips from femelanin.org founder Vanessa Haye, on how to support a friend who's on a different fertility journey to you. Join in the conversation on social media by using #AIMYU See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to this special OLIVE mini series — all around the topic of my debut novel OLIVE which is out TODAY! In lieu of a launch party, I’ve decided to release this 4-part series on 4 different women’s varying experiences and attitudes towards motherhood, based on the topics within the book.The novel centres around Olive and her three best friends, Bea, Cecily and Isla. Bea is a mum of 3 who loves her busy chaotic home, Cecily is newly pregnant feeling apprehensive and excited, Isla is struggling with her fertility and undergoing IVF treatment. Olive knows that having children is not for her and recently broke up with her longterm boyfriend because he wanted to try for a baby and she didn’t — and this book explores the obstacle course of adulthood, navigating key life milestones, and how their friendships grow and change as they each figure out their own paths Today's guest is Jessica Hepburn is author/ arts producer, adventure activist — and one of the UK's leading patient voices on fertility, infertility, the science of making babies and modern families. Having been through eleven rounds of IVF, she has become a pioneer in raising awareness of what it means to struggle to create the family you long for, and how to live as big and bravely as possible when life doesn't go to plan. I absolutely love this episode and hearing about Jessica’s story. You can find out more about Jessica on her website, and order both her books here: https://www.jessicahepburn.com/booksThanks for listening and you can now buy OLIVE from your favourite retailer.Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/olive/emma-gannon/9780008382728Hive: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Emma-Gannon/Olive/24224499Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Olive-Emma-Gannon/dp/0008382727/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1570034665&sr=1-5&tag=smarturl-gb-21 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Covid-19 and fertility treatments We appreciate given the current crisis you may well be worrying about what covid-19 means for your fertility treatments, and therefore at the beginning of this episode we give you an update on the current advice. At the moment, there is limited guidance out there, however this will likely change in the coming days/weeks. Currently, the HFEA recommend that you contact your clinic for advice as each clinic will likely have contingency plans in place. We plan to chat with experts this coming week and will, of course, keep you informed of any developments that relate to fertility treatments. If you are required to self-isolate over the coming weeks, then you can be reassured that The Fertility Podcast will be keeping you entertained. So, make sure you subscribe so not to miss an episode! Parenthood in Mind Next up, Natalie and Kate talk to Julianne Boutaleb who is a peri-natal psychologist and Clinical Director and Founder of the Parenthood in Mind practice. Julianne works with women and couples who have experienced trauma in relation to birth and miscarriage but also with women who suffer with fertility trauma. Typical patients that Julianne works with are couples who have concerns with regards to known genetic issues, couples who are facing assisted conception, couples who have had failed cycles or reproductive injuries and those contemplating donor conception, surrogacy or adoption to create or complete their family. Many couples who have previously experienced miscarriage come to Julianne as they have a fear – either physically or emotionally of a miscarriage reoccurring. Tokophobia Tokophobia is the fear of being pregnant or giving birth. Tokophobia may occur in women who have never given birth to a child, but it may also affect women who have had prior traumatic pregnancy or birth experiences.   Protecting your relationship Couples who don't conceive are 3 times more likely to separate or divorce than couples who do conceive. Clinics are starting to support couples more with regards to the emotional impact Often reaching the menopause can be a trigger for women who haven't been successful in conceiving through assisted conception. Julianne helps couples rewrite their ‘happy ever after' story without children. Fertility Trauma* The term Fertility Trauma helps to highlight that struggling to conceive is a true trauma and this also includes ‘perceived' trauma. Fertility trauma is not just depression, anxiety or stress but is your brain going in to ‘fight and flight' mode. SOCIAL MEDIA  https://www.parenthoodinmind.co.uk (Julianne Boutaleb)  https://www.instagram.com/parenthoodinmind/ (Instagram) https://www.jessicahepburn.com (Jessica Hepburn)  Unfortunately, since recording this episode, Jessica's Pond to Peak Challenge and her ascent of Everest has been cancelled due to Covid-19 but she will hopefully be making this journey next year! https://www.thefertilitypodcast.com (Natalie Silverman)  Ihttps://instagram.com/fertilitypoddy (nstagram ) http://%C2%A0www.yourfertilityjourney.com ( Kate Davies)  https://instagram.com/your_fertility_journey (Instagram)  * Fertility Trauma explanation The term ‘reproductive trauma' was first coined by perinatal psychiatrists Dr Janet Jaffe...  See https://acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

WORK BODY READY: preconception, fertility, infertility and perinatal loss. Chaired by curator Rachel Fleming-Mulford with speakers Emma Smith, international artist and founder of W.A.W. , award winning speaker, author and leading UK voice on fertility Jessica Hepburn, and Clare Foster of the Miscarriage Association, award recipient for her resources for young people and miscarriage. This session discusses the silence in the workplace around preconception, fertility, infertility and perinatal loss. It will consider the impact that these experiences have on working life and look at strategies for support, survival, and awareness. For more information please visit: http://www.womenatworkcambridge.com/ Some accounts in this podcast include content that some listeners may find distressing. You may find the following organisations helpful: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/ https://www.sands.org.uk/

Child or not we are all part of the fertility family! "We share more than what separates us and having these conversations we can become closer together." In this bonus episode Natalie Glanvill and Amanda White look at what family really means with the founder of fertility fest Jessica Hepburn. ***Contains strong language and adult conversation.*** You can contact Natalie and Amanda fertility@bbc.co.uk or Twitter @sexdrugslullaby.

Welcome to episode 10!  Thanks for listening.    Today we talk about raising funds for IVF, coping with pregnancy announcements and 21 Miles by Jessica Hepburn. Ewan speaks to @infertilitybloke from Instagram about his ttc (trying to conceive) 'journey' and raising awareness for men going through infertility.  It's a really interesting and honest chat about what led Mike to set up his Instagram account, coping strategies and dealing with infertility.

This episode is with Jessica Hepburn, author of ‘The Pursuit of Motherhood’ and ‘21 Miles: Swimming in the Search of the Meaning of Motherhood’. Jessica is the co-founder of Fertility Fest, the world’s first arts festival dedicated to fertility, infertility and the science of making babies. Jessica is also an ‘adventure activist’ and has run the London Marathon, swum the English Channel and will attempt to climb Mount Everest. In this episode we talked about: Enduring 11 rounds of IVF in a decade, including pregnancy losses and a late ectopic pregnancy.  Going through fertility challenges in secret whilst professional success as a theatre director Writing as a therapeutic process The creation and growth of Fertility Fest, www.fertilityfest.com Brene Brown on vulnerability and shame https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?language=en Sharing and speaking your truth  Showcasing art made by artists who have personal experience of infertility and fertility treatment The reality that the success rates of IVF are not high and it doesn’t work for everyone, everytime Being inclusive in the voices in the infertility/ IVF conversation Fertility is not just about women, men are 50% of the equation Calling for better fertility education in schools Returning to a childhood dream of swimming the English Channel Attempting to become the first woman to complete the ‘Pond to Peak Challenge’ Parallels between endurance challenges and going through IVF The pleasure and joy of food   Jessica’s two books:  The Pursuit of Motherhood: https://amzn.com/1783061871 21 Miles:Swimming in the Search of the Meaning of Motherhood : https://amzn.com/1783528559  You can find out more about Jessica at www.jessicahepburn.com Fertilityfest.com   Let’s connect! Here’s where you can find me: https://instagram.com/avnitouch https://twitter.com/avnitouch https://www.facebook.com/avnitouch

The girls are still on their backup mic this week, so bear with them. Gabby's had a wobble - and so has Emma. Luckily, they're joined by Fertility Fest organiser, channel swimmer and all-round fertility superstar Jessica Hepburn to cheer them up. Meanwhile, Professor Tim Child tackles embryo glue - is it worth it?Pregnancy chat skippers - avoid 13:08 to 21:00. Some swears.Check out Fertility Fest and buy tickets here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast we talk about fertility, as always, but from a different perspective. We discuss a wonderful, collaborative, celebratory event, which is on a mission to change the conversation around fertility and infertility. Fertility Fest. I speak with inspiring founder Jessica Hepburn who shares with us her personal journey, as well as insights into the evolution of Fertility Fest and what you can expect at this year's event. Jessica Hepburn is one of the leading patient voices on fertility, infertility and assisted conception. She is the author of two books The Pursuit of Motherhood (2014) and 21 Miles: Swimming in search of the meaning of motherhood which is launching in a few weeks. In 2016, following her ten year tenure as Executive Director of the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith in London she founded Fertility Fest, the world's first arts festival dedicated to fertility, infertility, modern families and the science of making babies. The third edition of the festival will be held in Barbican, London from 23rd April to 18th May 2018. For more information head to www.fertilityfest.com www.jessicahepburn.com

In the final episode of this series, Izzy is joined by author, arts producer and adventure activist, Jessica Hepburn. Having been diagnosed with unexplained infertility and undergone eleven rounds of IVF, Jessica talks openly about how it feels to struggle to create the family you long for, and explains why she is dedicating this decade of her life to raising awareness of the subject.

In the first episode of my new series Let's Talk Fertility, I'm sharing my own fertility story with you. I'm interviewed by Jessica Hepburn, fertility author, campaigner and friend.

Jessica is an Author, and  Adventure Activist. In her early forties after the eleventh round of unsuccessful IVF, she decided it was time to take on another adventure. It became the start of a journey in pursuit of the answer to the question: ‘Does motherhood make you happy or can you have a fulfilling life without children?’ What she’s learning is that there are many routes to creating a family if you want one but also that life is full of many different adventures. That’s what led her to dedicating the fourth decade of her life to taking on some of the world’s most iconic endurance challenges to raise awareness and money for both adults and children without the families they long for. In 2015, Jessica swam the English Channel in 17 hours, 44 minutes and 30 seconds, raising over £25,000 for adults and children without the families they long for. She said it was like her version of 'giving birth.' Read about it in her new book: 21 Miles: Swimming in search of the meaning of motherhood. In 2017, Jessica ran the London Marathon for Fertility Network UK, raising over £5,000 for the charity. In 2020, Jessica plans on summiting Mount Everest, which when she completed, will make her the first women to have ever completed these two challenges called  “Pond to Peak”. **Please note during this episode we do talk about fertility, IVF and miscarriages. If you are in a sensitive place right now regarding these issues, please make sure you feel strong enough to listen, and have support available. This episode will always be available for you to listen to at a later date.** Show Notes How Jessica would describe herself Coming from an arts family Running a theatre by her early 30s Not being sporty when she was younger Meeting the man she wanted to have a family with Trying to get pregnant A decade long struggle to conceive Her mission to become a mother and how it took over her life Wanting to take back control in her 40s How she got through it while living her life in limbo The shame around fertility problems for both men and women The impact on her marriage Turning 40 and starting to write her first book - The Pursuit of Motherhood 43 - and getting on with the rest of your life Exercise and the role it played during her quest for motherhood. Reaching 43 and deciding to stop IVF Deciding to swim the English Channel! All the reasons why she could not do this challenge Mental toughness and mental resilience What she thinks about while swimming Why the challenge is always going to be harder than the training The 7 & 6 in training (7 hours swimming on Saturday and 6 hour swimming on Sunday) Swimming in the dark  - getting sick while swimming - dealing with jelly fish!! Finishing the channel swim and reaching French soil Adventure Activism and doing challenges! Going back to her bucket list for her next challenge Her 3rd and Final challenge…. climbing Everest in 2020! The Pond to Peak Challenge! Fertility Fest Deciding to climb Mount Kilimanjaro at Christmas How’s she training for Mount Everest & why she knows herself Confidence after a challenge! Dealing with sadness in your life Dealing with people’s sympathy Grief   Social media Website  Twitter @JessicaPursuit Facebook - @thepursuitofmotherhood  Fertility Fest - http://www.fertilityfest.com

I met Jessica through the Fertility Fest; a festival for anyone exploring their fertility journeys. It is a place for both mothers in arms and mothers in their hearts and it is a space Jessica is hoping can be a nurturing environment for all women. We as women are stronger united than divided, and the “haves” and “have-nots” in the fertility community seem unavoidably separated, but they shouldn’t be. We discuss the philosophy behind the Fertility Fest but also Jessica’s endurance challenges, which have ended up being more symbolic of Jessica’s quest for motherhood than she had imagined.       Please e-mail with any comments, or if you have a story to tell yourself at reachhappilyeverafter@gmail.com. You can also find me on Patreon, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter if you search happilyeverafterpodcast. Here is a link to the Brene Brown TED talk about human connection that Jessica referenced in part one: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability And some more helpful links: www.jessicahepburn.com www.fertilityfest.com

What an amazing discussion. It was such a pleasure to speak with Jessica Hepburn, one of the leading patient voices on fertility, infertility and assisted conception. Jessica has also just been named Woman of the Week in Stylist Magazines Visible Woman Series. A year long celebration of women who are making a difference to society. Jessica joined us live from London and shared her very personal journey through infertility, miscarriage and IVF to becoming an author and founder of the worlds first arts festival dedicated to fertility, infertility, modern families and the science of making babies, Fertility Fest. Fertility Fest is a week-long programme of events, entertainment, discussion, debate, support and solidarity from Tuesday 8th May to Sunday 13th of May at London's Bush Theatre. We also got a hint that Fertility Fest may be coming to Australia! Here's hoping! I hope you enjoy this inspiring discussion.