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

In this episode, we hear from Morgan, a 28-year-old third-generation former Jehovah's Witness who describes his upbringing as part of the "weak sheep"—a family that believed the doctrine but often struggled with the rigid spiritual routine. Morgan opens up about a childhood defined by a pervasive fear of God, whom he viewed not as a loving father, but as a "homicidal maniac" prone to global destruction. He details the psychological toll of leading a double life as a teenager—selling pot while simultaneously knocking on doors for the ministry—and the "Zoro" highlighting technique he used to fake a spiritual routine he never truly felt. The narrative shifts to Morgan's early adulthood, marked by a high-pressure marriage at 19 and a subsequent mental breakdown that was met with institutional bullying rather than empathy from congregation elders. Morgan shares the chilling details of the "assassination letter" sent by his former congregation, which weaponized his medical information regarding autism to sabotage his reputation in a new city. Ultimately, it was a secular podcast about spiritual deconstruction that provided the mirror he needed to see through the "scam". Morgan's story is one of incredible resilience, culminating in a midnight escape with only a backpack and the eventual liberation of all three siblings from the organization. Key Takeaways The "Assassination Letter": Morgan reveals how elders weaponized his personal medical diagnosis of autism, including it in a formal "letter of non-recommendation" to ensure he was viewed as a "problem" by his new congregation. The Ear Biscuits Catalyst: In a unique "waking up" moment, Morgan realized he was in a cult while listening to the Ear Biscuits podcast (by YouTubers Rhett and Link), finding that their descriptions of "false religion" perfectly mirrored his own experiences within the "True Religion". Performance vs. Mental Health: When Morgan suffered a mental breakdown at 19, the elders' response was to "kick the crap" out of him emotionally, treating his suicidal ideation as a lack of respect for God rather than a medical crisis. The "Zoro" Technique: To survive the constant scrutiny of a performance-based community, Morgan mastered "performative nonsense," such as highlighting his study materials at random to appear prepared for meetings he was mentally checked out of. Generational Liberation: Despite being told the "world" would chew him up and spit him out, Morgan's exit was supported by "worldly" friends and paved the way for his younger brother to also leave, effectively "changing the family tree". Direct Quotes "I view God as a scary being… I guess I just always had this feeling that I would never match up to the standards". "They lied to us and they did it with smiles on their faces and they had the hands out for their for our money. Like this was a scam". "I left with a backpack, no money, no possessions… The grass is greener on the other side. It's you told your whole life that it wasn't, but… the grass is greener". Resources Mentioned Ear Biscuits (Podcast by Rhett and Link regarding spiritual deconstruction). My Book of Bible Stories (Referenced regarding childhood trauma). Declaration of Facts (Historical JW document regarding 1930s Germany). Australian Royal Commission (ARC) (Referenced regarding institutional scandals). Geoffrey Jackson's Testimony (Governing Body member's legal testimony). ExJwHelp.com (Cult recovery coaching and resources). ShunnedPodcast.com (Merchandise and guest information). patreon.com/shunned (Bonus content and guest connections). This JW Life (The host's original podcast story). Becoming Jehovah (Free online book by the host). Guest Bio Morgan is a 28-year-old former third-generation Jehovah's Witness who reclaimed his identity after escaping an abusive religious environment and a high-control marriage with only a backpack to his name. He now lives in Alberta, Canada, where he enjoys a "chill life" defined by authentic relationships, his career, and the freedom to finally be himself. Support the show and get bonuses as well by donating to the cause on our Patreon page, Patreon.com/shunned Are you struggling in some area of life? Feeling stuck? Need an accountability partner or some encouragement? Need to talk to someone that understands cult life? Reach out and let's talk. I have affordable programs to help as a certified life coach with a focus on cult recovery. Click HERE for more information. Want more resources? Go to my other website exjwHelp.com Leave us a review on iTunes Find shunned podcast on Youtube, including new VIDcasts here. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can listen to the Shunned Podcast Spotify playlist here for all of the songs chosen by guests of the show. This podcast was made possible by my original podcast This JW Life. You can find it on any podcast app. It is a 9 part series about life as Jehovah's Witnesses designed to help you understand how it worked in one comprehensive story and to help you process your own if you came from that environment. Read my FREE online book, based on This JW Life, called Becoming Jehovah, in both English and Spanish by clicking here An ExJW podcast and ExJW YouTube Channel

In this episode, Lauren and guest host Paul, Lulu's Sr. Marketing Manager, examine an often overlooked element of indie publishing: making your book accessible to all potential readers.Accessibility isn't just a performative buzzword; it's a smart strategy to help you reach new readers, connect with existing fans, increase your discoverability, and future-proof your content.Listen, watch, or read along with the episode transcript (accessibility!) to learn more about:

Ever feel like your major gifts program is held together by spreadsheets, good intentions, and crossed fingers?This week, I'm joined by my client and friend Amy Lester, Major Gifts Officer at Polar Bears International, for a candid behind-the-scenes look at how she transformed her fundraising program in just over a year.When Amy started, she inherited a portfolio, a giant spreadsheet of prospects, and what she lovingly calls a "hope strategy." Fast forward 15 months, and she's exceeded her fundraising goal by more than $400,000, doubled major donor gifts, increased her conversion rate from 40% to 84%, and brought in 19 new major donors.My favorite takeaway? Amy's shift from feeling overwhelmed and reactive to confident and strategic. That's the magic of having a system.If you're sitting on a portfolio full of potential and wondering how to turn donor relationships into real revenue growth, this episode is packed with practical lessons you can apply immediately.Important Links:Connect with Amy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-lester-cfre-40166b49/ My Big Ask Gifts Program: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program⁠ My Book, Get That Money Honey: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey⁠ My Newsletter: ⁠https://www.rheawong.com/⁠ My Quiz: https://bit.ly/4vDEBjl

Send us Fan Mail*How do you forecast an event that has never happened before?*How do you forecast an event that has never happened before?The recent closure and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are unique events. For events like these, traditional risk models lose their statistical basis: repetition. Alexander Denev returns to the podcast to show how causal models (Bayesian networks) let us reason about rare events despite this limitation.In this episode, we cover:- Why value-at-risk and other correlation-based models break exactly when you need them most- How a causal structure can "hold in time"- Building scenarios with LLMs - benefits, drawbacks, and lessons learned- Historical analogy as a modeling tool: Bosphorus, Hormuz, and more- A three-way robustness test for any Bayesian network- How the model's call held up: a ceasefire, a still-closed strait, and lasting infrastructure damage keeping oil elevated"History doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes."------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video version available on the Youtube: https://youtu.be/FzKy2ws-7qsRecorded on May 29, 2026 in London, UK.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*About The Guest*Alexander Denev works at the intersection of quantitative finance, causality, and AI. He's the CEO of Turnleaf Analytics and the author of two books on applying Bayesian networks and probabilistic graphical models to finance and scenario analysis.Connect with Alexander:- Alexander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-denev-66a25824/- Alexander's web page: https://turnleafanalytics.com/*About The Host*Aleksander (Alex) Molak is an independent machine learning researcher, educator, entrepreneur and a best-selling author in the area of causality (https://amzn.to/3QhsRz4 ).Connect with Alex:- Alex on the Internet: https://bit.ly/aleksander-molak*Links*Web- Alexander's LinkedIn post, Bayesian-network scenario for the Strait of Hormuz / Israel-Iran-US conflict: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexander-denev-66a25824_when-modelling-the-impact-of-events-that-share-7442892381668048896-JDs5/- Risk.net article, "Iran confusion makes the case for causal modelling": https://www.risk.net/our-take/7963361/iran-confusion-makes-the-case-for-causal-modellingBooks- Rebonato, R. & Denev, A. - Portfolio Management under Stress: A Bayesian-Net Approach to Coherent Asset Allocation (https://amzn.to/3vE6Jc1)- López de Prado, M. - Advances in Financial Machine Learning (https://amzn.to/3PXD8kH)- Molak, A. - Causal Inference and Discovery in Python (https://amzn.to/3VVK4m3)- Denev, A. - Probabilistic Graphical Models: A New Way of Thinking in Financial Modelling (https://amzn.to/3VQeLJm)- Pearl, J. & Mackenzie, D. - The Book of Why (recommended entry point) (https://amzn.to/4e0ATrZ)- Pearl, J. - Causality: Models, Reasoning and Inference (for advanced readers) (https://amzn.to/49zBKf5)- Rebonato, R. - Coherent Stress Testing: A Bayesian Approach to the Analysis of Financial Stress (https://amzn.to/3RC411e)*Perks & resources*

Welcome to episode 407 of Growers Daily! We cover: owning June in the Garden, is it too late for this or that brassica, and is a pinpoint seeder the seeder you've been longing for? We'll find out.  We are a Non-Profit! 

This episode honestly changed the way I think about planned giving.I sat down with Tess Conrad and walked away realizing that planned giving isn't just for giant institutions with fancy development teams. Tess made the case that even small nonprofits can start building a legacy giving program—and that some of your best future donors may already be quietly sitting in your database.We talked about why loyal donors matter more than wealthy ones, why monthly donors are often ideal planned giving prospects, and how relationships, not complicated financial knowledge, are really at the heart of this work.One thing that really stuck with me: the average estate gift is around $50,000, and many of those gifts come from people who never made huge annual donations during their lifetime.If you've ever thought, “We're too small for planned giving,” this conversation is for you.Important Links:Connect with Tess: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-conrad-cfre/My Big Ask Gifts Program:⁠ ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program⁠⁠ My Book, Get That Money Honey:⁠ ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey⁠⁠ My Newsletter:⁠ ⁠https://www.rheawong.com/⁠⁠ My Quiz: ⁠https://bit.ly/4vDEBjl

Welcome to episode 405 of Growers Daily! We cover: we're burying some cow manure, we're done with subscriptions BUT it is feedback friday, which I can subscribe to another round of THAT game always. We are a Non-Profit! 

Welcome to episode 403 of Growers Daily! We cover: today we're talking farmers markets dos and donts, do farmers markets make sense, and the state of farmers markets currently. We are a Non-Profit! 

Welcome to episode 402 of Growers Daily! We cover: today we are learning some lessons from the amazon (forest not website), tackling aphids in the greenhouse, and then how about some wheel hoeing? We are a Non-Profit! 

Welcome to episode 401 of Growers Daily! We cover: Okra and the circle of life… of a garden.  We are a Non-Profit! 

Welcome to episode 400 of Growers Daily! We cover: the various stuff growing on your seedlings, we're gonna talk about vasectomies (which isn't a metaphor, we're gonna actually talk about vasectomies because people need to talk about them) and it's feedback friday,  We are a Non-Profit! 

Welcome to episode 399 of Growers Daily! We cover: the stuff in the woodstove acting like biochar, converting compacted ground into productive soil, and where has all the sulfur gone? We are a Non-Profit! 

Welcome to episode 398 of Growers Daily! We cover: your live questions! We are a Non-Profit! 

Welcome to episode 396 of Growers Daily! We cover: today we are breaking down sweet corn and moving high tunnels. We are a Non-Profit! 

This episode felt personal for me because I've been watching so many development directors quietly disappear from organizations lately. And honestly? It's not just about burnout or “bad hires.” Most of the time, it's a systems problem.In this episode, I'm unpacking the two biggest reasons development directors leave, what it's really costing nonprofits when they do, and why so many organizations are unknowingly operating without the infrastructure needed to sustain fundraising success.If you're an ED, board member, or fundraiser, this conversation is your reminder that busy does not always mean effective and that great people cannot thrive in broken systems forever.Important Links: Book a Call: https://connect.rheawong.com/ My Big Ask Gifts Program: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program⁠ My Book, Get That Money Honey: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey⁠ My Newsletter: ⁠https://www.rheawong.com/⁠ 

Welcome to episode 395 of Growers Daily! We cover: farming with little kiddos, how to keep weeds like horsetail from tagging along to the next farm and it's feedback friday!  We are a Non-Profit! 

Welcome to episode 393 of Growers Daily! We cover: today we'll have ourselves a little soil health party and talk about reviving abused soil, soil health on a budget, and incorporating amendments without tilling. We are a Non-Profit! 

Welcome to episode 392 of Growers Daily! We cover: today we'll talk about the fascinating biology of tree canopies, do a quick tour of our root washing station and wash/pack station, AND we'll discuss broad forks. We are a Non-Profit! 

After college, Kate left the States and moved to New Zealand where she worked at Lululemon and then at Wellness Beverage before starting Funk It. During that time, she went off birth control and struggled to get her period back; and when it returned she had cramps, moodiness, bloating, and hormonal acne.    I can't wait to have her talk to us about being a dietician, seed cycling, and supporting your cycle.   Tune in on Dr. Aimee's website. Find Funkit Wellness and Kate Morton online 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, May 20, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. My Book, The Egg Whisperer Way comes out in Summer of 2026. Click here to order your copy. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

In this episode of the Egg Whisper Show, I'm joined by Danielle Melfi, CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, the leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for the one in six people impacted by infertility.  Danielle shares her own personal journey to freeze her egg that began when the Alabama Supreme Court decision temporarily paused IVF in that state, and how that experience led her to the helm of one of the most important organizations in the fertility space. Together, we're talking about what it means to navigate infertility: not just the medical and financial challenges, but the emotional weight that often comes with the journey. Danielle shares about the power of community, the importance of evidence-based information in a world full of fertility misinformation, and how RESOLVE is fighting every day to make family building accessible to everyone, regardless of their zip code or insurance plan. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. In this episode, we cover: Danielle's personal journey to egg freezing and what inspired her to join RESOLVE as the CEO How RESOLVE's three pillars (support, education, and advocacy) serve patients at every stage of the fertility journey The largest free peer-led support group network in the country and how to find a group that fits your needs (including groups for recurrent pregnancy loss, surrogacy, secondary infertility, and Spanish speakers) The financial and emotional barriers patients face, and what you should know about your state's fertility insurance mandates How to get involved in grassroots advocacy, from sharing your story with loved ones to speaking with your employer or state legislators Why emotional support should start at the very beginning of your fertility journey, not only after a failed cycle The first steps to take when you're just starting out and feeling overwhelmed Resources: RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association: resolve.org RESOLVE on Instagram: @resolveorg RESOLVE Month of Action (May): resolve.org/month-of-action California Fertility Insurance Mandate — https://resolve.org/learn/financial-resources/insurance-coverage/understanding-californias-ivf-insurance-law/ My Book, The Egg Whisperer Way comes out in Summer of 2026. 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, May 18, 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.   Keywords: infertility, RESOLVE, National Infertility Association, Danielle Melfi, Dr. Aimee, Egg Whisper Show, fertility support, egg freezing, IVF, family building, infertility advocacy, fertility insurance, state fertility mandates, infertility support groups, emotional support infertility, peer support fertility, National Infertility Awareness Week, fertility community, reproductive health, one in six, infertility diagnosis, fertility treatment cost, fertility benefits, secondary infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, surrogacy, LGBTQ family building, fertility resources, infertility podcast, reproductive endocrinology

In today's Egg Whisperer Show podcast, Dr. Aimee is joined by Dr. Dana McQueen and Dr. Audrey Gaskins. They are going to talk about the environmental factors that can play a role in miscarriage or recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).  These three fertility doctors are all talking about evidence based information on pesticides, organic food, pollution, and endocrine disrupting chemicals. Dr. Gaskins is an assistant professor at Emory University, where she studies the relationship between environment, dietary factors, lifestyle factors, and fertility and miscarriage in both men and women. Read the full show notes on my website. My Book, The Egg Whisperer Way comes out in Summer of 2026. Click here to order your copy. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Welcome to episode 386 of Growers Daily! We cover: today we're squashing, protecting gardens from erosion while establishing beds, and is electrical conductivity relevant to gardeners. We are a Non-Profit! 

Today, Dr. Kristin Brogaard is joining me today to talk about the Path Fertility SpermQT test. I'm so excited to have her share about the test, because as you'll hear her say "lots of infertility goes undiagnosed because men go undiagnosed, and when men go undiagnosed, women go through procedures that will not work." (Who else wants to see this on a bumper sticker?) While sperm were long considered to be just carriers of DNA, it turns out they are a lot more complex than that! Understanding the sperm side of the equation can help anyone trying to conceive better understand what's going on, and help them figure out the best plan to get pregnant. Read the full show notes on my website. A few exciting highlights from our discussion: Male and sperm epigenetics play a big role in getting pregnant, and having a successful live birth. The SpermQT test can tell someone if their sperm is excellent, average, or poor quality. - Knowing this information can help you and your doctor determine the most efficient and appropriate next steps in your treatment or protocols. Understanding the quality of the sperm can lead to better outcomes. If it is "excellent," there is an increased likelihood of IUI working, even in cases where doctors thought sperm might be the issue with getting pregnant. If sperm quality is "poor," you may want to try making lifestyle changes to improve sperm quality, and retest. - Poor sperm quality often correlates with other longer term health issues for men, as sperm acts as a "canary in the coal mine." (an early warning system) Dr. Kristin Brogaard has a PhD from Northwestern University where she developed a novel epigenetic technology that allowed for a more accurate understanding of gene expression in health and disease cells. She is now the chief scientific officer of Path Fertility, whose goal is to raise the standard in male reproductive health, starting with male infertility. Thank you for joining us, Kristin! My Book, The Egg Whisperer Way comes out in Summer of 2026. Click here to order your copy. You can learn more about the Path SpermQT test here: https://pathfertility.com/ Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates: https://draimee.org/blog Join the TUSHY Method Class: https://the-egg-whisperer-school.teachable.com/p/the-tushy-method Join Egg Freezing Class: https://the-egg-whisperer-school.teachable.com/p/egg-freezing-party/ Buy Your Fertility Pants: https://egg-whisperer.myshopify.com/ 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.

Welcome to episode 385 of Growers Daily! We cover: where the pros go to learn about farming, we're talking about what to do when you find a deserted island, and it's feedback friday! We are a Non-Profit! 

Today on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I'm sharing The BALLS Method. We've got the TUSHY Method for the gals, and the BALLS Method is a super easy mnemonic that makes it easy to remember the five things you need to know if your sperm count is low. So, tune in to hear me talk more about these important considerations for the guys: B = Background genetics (sperm DNA frag, chromosome analysis, Y chr microdeletion) A = Anatomy (varicocoele) L = Labs (hormones like testosterone) L = Lifestyle (alcohol, marijuana, medications, body size, exercise + nutrition) S = Sex life (get help for erectile dysfunction) Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website My Book, The Egg Whisperer Way comes out in Summer of 2026. 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, May 20, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Welcome to episode 384 of Growers Daily! We cover: jasmine vines, vermicompost, a clover and pumpkin patch, what five books I would save in a fire, and your soil rocks, but literally We are a Non-Profit! 

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure commonly done in fertility clinics around the world. We place the sperm inside the uterus, close to the fallopian tubes. If you're going to do IUI treatment, you want it to work. Tune in as I break down the steps to give you the best chance of success at IUI. I'll take you through what I typically do with my patients to give you insight into what you can expect!  Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. My Book, The Egg Whisperer Way comes out in Summer of 2026. Click here to order your copy. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Welcome to episode 383 of Growers Daily! We cover: Happy Earth Day! Today we will celebrate that a bit talking about what astronauts see when they return home, soil work you can see from space, and what cities and suburbs can offer the environment. We are a Non-Profit! 

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 Summer of 2026. 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, May 18, 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.

Welcome to episode 382 of Growers Daily! We cover: today we're taking on a TRUE whale of a tale (and learning reciprocity), and we're gonna cover contamination in municipal compost, and do you need a soil probe? We are a Non-Profit! 

Read the full shownotes on Dr. Aimee's website: click here. Do you think you can put botox in your ovaries? You know, plump up those older eggs to regain their youthfulness? Nope, sorry. Not possible. Or have you thought that because you can take a youthful looking selfie, and feel great, that your fertility must be picture perfect too? Nope, sorry. Good selfies don't equal good fertility. But you're not dumb. You know that. But there may be some tricky information out there that you're not entirely sure if it's true. Fertility isn't surface level. It's not skin-deep. It's biology. It's what's deep inside, and yet impacted by what's outside of you too. Suffice to say, it can be complex. Which is why I'm here. I'm certainly a fertility doctor with over a decade of training and advanced degrees that have gotten me to the point where I finally know how to make a baby. And I want to share what I know with all of you. My Book, The Egg Whisperer Way comes out in Summer of 2026. 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, May 18, 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.

Lucy Lines began her career as an embryologist, starting at Monash IVF in Melbourne in 2001. She worked in fertility clinics around the world, and consulted in clinics throughout Europe, the UK, and Australia. She realized that in addition to creating babies, she also loves learning and helping people. Having faced infertility and IVF herself, she now works as an educator and coach for fertility patients. Her Instagram account is refreshing and informative, and I love that she says she will, "happily answer all the questions you've saved for the day you got to meet an embryologist." I've met a few embryologists myself, and I love Lucy's great energy. Join us today on the Egg Whisperer Show Podcast as I ask Lucy all about being an embryologist and we talk all about embryos and bust a few myths together. Read the full show notes on the website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. My Book, The Egg Whisperer Way comes out in Summer of 2026. Click here to order yours on Amazon. 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.

The "Egg Whisperer D.I.E.T." covers the four things you need to know about IVF, and you can apply them to whatever your situation may be. D: Diagnosis (get your TUSHY checked: Tubes, Ultrasound of Uterus, Sperm, Hormones, and Your genetic profile) I: IVF E: Endometrial Receptivity T: Transfer Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you have questions about IVF, and what to expect? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.  My Book, The Egg Whisperer Way comes out in Summer of 2026. Click here to order yours on Amazon. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

I've been in this sector for over 20 years, and I keep seeing the same thing:Great fundraisers don't stay.And it's not because they don't care—it's because we're asking them to be the system.They're holding donor relationships, strategy, and next steps all in their heads… and when they leave, everything leaves with them.That's not a people problem. It's a systems problem.In this episode, I talk about why burnout keeps happening, the real cost of turnover, and why hiring “better” fundraisers won't fix it.Because the truth is:You don't rise to the level of your goals—you fall to the level of your systems.If this sounds familiar, I'm hosting a free webinar:Stop Flying Blind: Fix Your Leaky Fundraising SystemI'll walk you through a simple 6-part audit to help you find what's broken and fix it.Important Links:Stop Flying Blind: Fix Your Leaky Fundraising System: https://go.rheawong.com/donorjourneyauditwebinar-2026 My Big Ask Gifts Program: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program⁠ My Book, Get That Money Honey: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey⁠ My Newsletter: ⁠https://www.rheawong.com/⁠ 

Welcome to episode 375 of Growers Daily! We cover: today we're sanitizing our seed trays, talking about AI in the art and farming space, and it's feedback friday.  We are a Non-Profit! 

Welcome to episode 372 of Growers Daily! We cover: the wild (and shared) world of agriculture in the middle ages, we will take a crop planning question and one about seeding long season crops directly, plus SHOVELS. We are a Non-Profit! 

I've been thinking a lot about this lately: before you even say a word, your donor can feel you. Your energy—your calm, your stress, your urgency—it all shows up in the conversation.In this episode, I'm making the case that equanimity isn't just a nice-to-have… it's a real fundraising strategy. Because when you're anxious or rushing to “get it right,” donors feel that—and they pull back. But when you show up grounded and curious? Everything shifts.Especially right now, when the world feels loud and uncertain, your donors don't need more urgency. They need someone steady. Someone who's actually there to understand them—not just make an ask.A few things I'm practicing:Preparing to listen, not performTaking a quick pause to check my own state before callsTrusting my system so I'm not operating from panicIf there's one thing I want you to take away, it's this: your presence is your pitch.Show up calm. Stay curious. That's the work.Important Links:Book a Call: https://connect.rheawong.com/ My Big Ask Gifts Program: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program⁠ My Book, Get That Money Honey: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey⁠ My Newsletter: ⁠https://www.rheawong.com/⁠ 

In this episode of the Egg Whisperer Show, I sit down with my friend and fellow "Aimee," Aimee Raupp -  bestselling author, fertility expert, and licensed acupuncturist who has spent over 20 years helping women around the world improve their fertility using an integrative approach that blends Western science with Eastern wisdom. Aimee has just released an updated edition of her landmark book Yes, You Can Get Pregnant, with modern protocols designed especially for women in their late thirties and forties. She also shares her own deeply personal fertility journey, including conceiving naturally at 40 and navigating a devastating miscarriage at 45. Together we dig into what's really driving the fertility crisis and it's not just age. We explore why the word "infertile" needs to be retired, how environmental toxins and chronic stress are quietly disrupting reproductive health, and why unexplained infertility is really just an unexplored diagnosis. We also talk about the powerful role of joy, nervous system regulation, and the latest research showing the ovaries are wired directly to the nervous system. Plus, we discuss cutting-edge options like ovarian PRP rejuvenation and how to create a "no regret plan" for your fertility journey. In this episode, we cover: Why fertility rates are declining even among women in their twenties and why it's not just about age The environmental toxins, endocrine disruptors, and nutrient depletion silently harming reproductive health Why the labels "infertile" and "unexplained infertility" are harmful and what's usually hiding underneath The role of inflammation, immune dysregulation, gut health, and metabolic stress in fertility challenges How joy, pleasure, and nervous system regulation directly influence hormones and egg quality Practical lifestyle shifts, lab work, and prep protocols for egg freezing and IVF Ovarian PRP rejuvenation: what the latest research shows and who it may help Resources: Aimee Raupp's website: aimeeraupp.com Yes, You Can Get Pregnant by Aimee Raupp (revised edition for 2026, now available): https://amzn.to/4s0vQfS Aimee Raupp on Instagram and TikTok @aimeeraupp The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Dr. Aimee's Supplement Stack information My Book, The Egg Whisperer Way comes out in Summer of 2026. Click here to order yours on Amazon. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

What happens when your nonprofit gets featured by Oprah?This week, I sat down with Kyle Woody to talk about his “Oprah moment”—and why it didn't instantly change everything the way you might think.We got into the deeper story behind his work supporting male caregivers (who are often invisible, even to themselves), and how shifting his focus to real relationships—not big events or big hype—completely changed his approach to fundraising.The conversation that stayed with me most? This reminder:You are worthy of your own compassion.Whether you're leading a nonprofit or caring for someone you love, you don't have to do it alone.Important Links:Connect with Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksed/ Jack's Caregiver Coalition: https://www.jackscaregiverco.org/ Book a Call: https://connect.rheawong.com/ My Big Ask Gifts Program: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program⁠ My Book, Get That Money Honey: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey⁠ My Newsletter: ⁠https://www.rheawong.com/⁠ 

In this episode, I break down my "Angel Workup" -  the five essential steps every person should take after experiencing a miscarriage.  As a reproductive endocrinologist and miscarriage expert, I'm sharing the framework I created as part of my Miscarriage Revolution so you can feel empowered, informed, and ready to move forward. Read the full show notes on my website. This episode covers the A.N.G.E.L. workup:  a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to understanding why a miscarriage happened and what you can do next. We talk about the role of age, autoimmune conditions, uterine anatomy, nutrition, genetics, endocrinology, and lifestyle factors. I also walk you through how to collect pregnancy tissue for genetic testing, why you should never blame yourself, and how both female and male partners play a role in preventing future losses. In this episode, we cover: The A.N.G.E.L. workup: Age, Autoimmune diseases, and Anatomy -  including AMH, FSH, estradiol, antral follicle count, and uterine anomalies like septums Why nutrition matters for fertility and miscarriage prevention, including plant-based diets, celiac disease screening, and the HOPE approach for PCOS Genetic testing for both partners -  karyotype, carrier screening, sperm DNA fragmentation, and pregnancy tissue testing using the Anora test How to safely collect pregnancy tissue at home for genetic analysis Endocrine factors like thyroid disorders, high prolactin, and diabetes that can contribute to miscarriage Lifestyle changes for both partners - BMI, alcohol, smoking, and "sperm bootcamp" Why self-blame after miscarriage is common but unfounded, and how testing can provide real answers Resources: The Egg Whisperer School: eggwhispererschool.com The Anora Test (pregnancy tissue genetic testing): anora test by Natera The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Dr. Aimee's Supplement Stack information My Book, The Egg Whisperer Way comes out in Summer of 2026. Click here to order yours on Amazon. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Welcome to episode 356 of Growers Daily! We cover: While my voice is recovering we're going to keep my current talking to a minimum and let some of my OLDER talking do some work. So today's episode is all about tomatoes, from starting tomatoes, grafting tomatoes, and finally, can you let your tomatoes grow wild? We are a Non-Profit! 

In this episode, I sit down with fundraising strategist Maria Rio, founder of Further Together Fundraising and host of the Small Nonprofit Podcast. Maria brings a powerful perspective to the conversation—not only as a longtime fundraiser, but as someone who once relied on nonprofit services herself after arriving in Canada as a refugee.We talk about one of the most important questions in fundraising today: How do we tell stories that inspire giving without exploiting the people we serve?Important Links:Further Together: https://www.gofurthertogether.ca/Webinar: https://go.rheawong.com/donorjourneyauditwebinar-2026 Book a Call: https://connect.rheawong.com/ My Big Ask Gifts Program: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program⁠ My Book, Get That Money Honey: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey⁠ My Newsletter: ⁠https://www.rheawong.com/⁠

Capital campaigns sound exciting—big vision, big gifts, big impact. But they're also one of the most misunderstood parts of fundraising.In this episode, I sat down with my friend Amy Eisenstein, CEO and co-founder of Capital Campaign Pro, to talk about what a capital campaign actually is, how to know if your organization is ready, and why planning matters far more than people realize.If you've ever wondered whether your nonprofit should launch a campaign—or worried it might cannibalize your annual fund—this conversation is for you.Important Links:Connect with Amy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyeisensteinacfre/ Capital Campaign Pro: https://capitalcampaignpro.com/ Webinar: https://go.rheawong.com/donorjourneyauditwebinar-2026 Book a Call: https://connect.rheawong.com/ My Big Ask Gifts Program: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program⁠ My Book, Get That Money Honey: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey⁠ My Newsletter: ⁠https://www.rheawong.com/⁠ 

Welcome to episode 353 of Growers Daily! We cover: we are chatting with Dan Gangon of Broadfork Farm in Virginia. I saw Dan and his partner Janet speak at the VABF conference a few years back and I just loved how down to earth they were about the ups and downs of winter farming, farming in general, and work life balance, which is a lot of what we chat about today. We are also gonna be talking about how and why they certify as Certified Naturally Grown, and how that label has worked for them. We are a Non-Profit! 

If a donor has ever gone silent after a few “great” meetings, let me gently suggest:It's probably not you. It's probably qualification.We move from conversation to cultivation to ask — without getting real, explicit consent to go deeper.Qualification isn't a wealth screen or a good vibe.It's mutual clarity:Are we aligned on timing?Do you actually want to explore a bigger partnership?Did we agree on the next step?When we skip this, we ask too soon, donors feel surprised, and we start doubting ourselves.Qualification isn't a hurdle.It's respect.Fix this step, and everything downstream gets easier.Important Links:Webinar: https://go.rheawong.com/donorjourneyauditwebinar-2026 Book a Call: https://connect.rheawong.com/ My Big Ask Gifts Program: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program⁠ My Book, Get That Money Honey: ⁠https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey⁠ My Newsletter: ⁠https://www.rheawong.com/⁠

Welcome to episode 352 of Growers Daily! We cover: not transferring a certain potato disease from the tubers, solving big problems little-ly, and it's feedback friday, of course. We are a Non-Profit! 

Welcome to episode 351 of Growers Daily! We cover: why plants can go from good to bad so quickly sometimes, cover cropping in raised beds, and a nightmare straw scenario.  We are a Non-Profit! 

Welcome to episode 350 of Growers Daily! We cover: today we're talking coffee! As a coffee drinker and soil nerd myself, I was very excited when I met Patricia Cordero at the OAK conference last month and she told me her area of study was soil conservation in coffee production in Puerto Rico. So, naturally, I asked her to come on and talk a bit about the coffee production and soil there and oh boy is it both very awesome with lots of multispecies plantings among the coffee, and also quite sad with the state of agriculture there and farmers struggling to find the labor they need to keep their farms going. But we talk all things coffee from what makes good coffee beans to the techniques they use for soil conservation and so much more. We are a Non-Profit! 

Welcome to episode 349 of Growers Daily! We cover: today we're talking air, we discuss speeding up the potatoes, and flailing the fire out of some grass and weeds. Or just a special type of mower. Or both.  We are a Non-Profit!