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If you're navigating or considering undergoing fertility treatments like IVF, and are confused by all the tests and information out there, you are not alone. Sometimes in this process, we feel like we are given too much information and not enough information at the same time! This podcast episode, in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) 2024, is a spotlight on why we should advocate for our reproductive health and know our options.Dr. Vrunda B. Desai, FACOG, the VP of Medical and Clinical Affairs at CooperSurgical, joins Andrea in studio to share how CooperSurgical is accelerating what's possible to help people build their families sooner, and how tests like PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGTai can revolutionize the embryo selection process. She is a Physician, Researcher, Educator and Medical Affairs leader at CooperSurgical and is a Board-Certified Ob/Gyn with fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery. Dr. Desai is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale University School of Medicine. She's seen first hand how many options current fertility treatment patients have when trying to build or expand their families.This episode also features back Sydney Sharon, Social Media and Community Manager at California Cryobank by CooperSurgical, who shares how she and her wife Brit chose their sperm donor and why representation matters when we talk about infertility and modern family building. Thanks to episode sponsor CooperSurgical – a fertility and women's health company, that puts time on the side of women, babies and families at the moments that matter most – for supporting this conversation. For more, visit coopersurgical.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/how-to-make-sure-your-fertility-journey-is-your-doctors-priority-with-dr-rahi-victory   I'm joined by Dr. Rahi Victory in this episode. Dr. Victory is an OBGYN in Canada, where he has two clinics. I'm excited to have him on the show today to talk about how to become an advocate for yourself, and how to make sure that your care is your doctor's priority.⁠ ⁠ Dr. Victory and I are both very like-minded in the way that we approach patient care: we want you to be an active part of your care and we want you to be a part of our decision making when it comes to deciding on a treatment plan. It's a joy to talk to Dr. Victory about transparency and honesty and how patients can become their own advocates and make sure they get the kind of care they deserve on their journey.⁠ Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's websiteVisit Dr. Victory's website. Do you have questions about IVF and getting a diagnosis before treatment?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.  The next live class call is on Monday, May 29, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain Egg Freezing 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

April 21-27 2024 is National Infertility Awareness  Week. As many of you know, my husband and I are going on almost 2 years of infertility and this week is an incredible opportunity to spread awareness on an issue that affects 1 in 6.In this weeks episode, I share infertility statistics, walk you through some of our journey and why I openly share so much and specifically dive into male factor infertility and what you can be doing as a male to improve your fertility.This week, and every day, I am sending love to those who are walking this journey. It is the hardest journey I have ever been on and I just want you to know, you aren't alone.Sponsors: Toxic Free CleaningUse code BROOKE30 at checkout to save 30%https://click.trulyfreehome.com/aff_c?offer_id=238&aff_id=4145&url_id=59Grass-Fed Beef Protein Powderhttps://www.equipfoods.comUse Code BROOKE20 to save 20%WeNatal Prenatal - Get a FREE Omega DHA+ with a purchase of a WeNatal supplementhttps://wenatal.com/pages/partner?sscid=11k8_l9yzt&Lumebox - Red Light / Infrared Therapy Device Use link below get it about half off ($280 value)https://thelumebox.com/pages/lb68/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=3&affid=1008&discount=brookebacciOrganic Herbal Remedies Use Code BROOKE10 to save 10%https://earthley.com/ref/brookebacci/

Today's guest embodies the purpose of National Infertility Awareness Week. Each year the infertility community, led by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, takes this week to amplify and educate the public about reproductive health and issues that make building a family difficult for many.   Danielle Zoll has dedicated herself to advocacy and awareness through her St. Louis based organization, Making a Miracle. The isolation Danielle felt along her path to parenthood with endometriosis, lack of coverage, and pregnancy loss, inspired her to build a community that supports others along their family building journeys.   Tune in for how Danielle made her miracle.  Guest: Danielle Zoll, founder of Making a Miracle  Host: Emma Gallagher, Progyny   For more information, visit Progyny's Podcast page and Progyny's Education page for more resources. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility. Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com.  

In this episode I drop some hints on some changes that are coming to the podcast. I also share about it being national infertility awareness week and my top tips that have really helped me navigate through my infertility journey. 

As we enter National Infertility Awareness week, we are grateful to share the wisdom of two wonderful guests, Elizabeth Grill, PsyD, the incoming Chair of RESOLVE, the National Infertility Organization, and Barbara Collura, RESOLVE's President and CEO. In this episode (2 of 2), we meet with Barbara Collura. Barbara is a nationally recognized expert on infertility and the family building journey with a special emphasis on the personal experience of those struggling to build their family. Barbara has worked with the World Health Organization on infertility definitions and clinical guidelines, ACOG on their clinical definitions for infertility, and served a four-year term on the Advisory Council of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at NIH. We are so fortunate to speak with Barbara today. She is a leader in our field and someone upon whom we all depend to guide us in our fight to maintain reproductive freedom for everyone. If you want a high-level view of the subjects that are most pressing today and what you can easily do to help, make sure you listen to this episode. It is full of valuable information distilled from hundreds of bills, tons of policy information, medical summaries and legal documents. Barbara is truly a voice of calm and focus at a time when there is so much at stake and so much to do to protect our families and families-to-be. If you didn't know much about Barbara before you will certainly see why she is the leader of RESOLVE, and why we all appreciate her so much. #NIAW #NIAW2023 #IFAwareness #NationalInfertilityAwarenessWeek #FindYourVoice   If you are interested in any of the topics discussed in this episode... Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thecenterforfamilybuilding You can also find me and lots of great resources at https://familybuilding.net/ Join our community, We would love to have you. https://familybuilding.net/newsletter-sign-up/ Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecenterforfamilybuilding/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecenterforfamilybuilding/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FamilyBuild TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@familybuildingcenter Looking for My Lifebook? https://a.co/d/deSACrM  

April 23 to 29 is National Infertility Awareness Week, a national week of action where the infertility community comes together to create a conversation about infertility and support those most in need. Today we are joined by Stephanie, a successful lawyer and lobbyist living in Chicago and a patient of Fertility Centers of Illinois. Her experience with infertility and treatment inspired her to be outspoken about navigating infertility and to lobby for IVF protection in Illinois. Today she is going to share her fertility journey and how she has advocated for access to family-building benefits, including helping pass two laws in Illinois.

Today's episode is a great example of the magic some people experience on their path to parenthood. When Sarah and her husband Brian started trying at a time that felt right for them, they realized other factors may be at play, in this case, male factor, to be exact. For Sarah, the IVF process ran smoothly and successfully. And part of this was due to the fact that she had access to an employer-sponsored benefit through AT&T, so her financial burden of treatment was relieved by the Progyny benefit.   As smooth as her process may have been, life was throwing hurdles at Sarah simultaneously. She tells us how she navigated building a family while grieving the loss of her mother and how life has a way of presenting beautiful beginnings when they are most needed.  Guest: Sarah Liggett, Progyny Member and Dr. Barrett Cowan, Posterity Health  Host: Dan Bulger, Progyny  For more information, visit Progyny's Podcast page and Progyny's Education page for more resources. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility. Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com. 

NIAW-Double Episode Week!   As we enter National Infertility Awareness week, we are grateful to share the wisdom of two wonderful guests, Elizabeth Grill, PsyD who is incoming Chair of RESOLVE, the national infertility organization, and Barb Collura, RESOLVE's President and CEO.   In this episode (1 of 2), we meet with Elizabeth Grill, PsyD.  She is the Director of Psychological Services at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine and is Associate Professor of Psychology in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine, and Psychiatry at Weill Medical College of Cornell University.  She is experienced as a counseling psychologist and medical researcher with a special focus on the emotional aspects of infertility, IVF treatment, third party reproduction, oncofertility, fertility preservation, sexual dysfunction, and stress and infertility. She is the President for the Society for Sex Therapy and Research and Secretary and Chair for RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association. Dr. Grill is also the co-owner of FertiCalm and FertiStrong, the first digital apps developed to treat the daily stressors faced by individuals and couples experiencing infertility, using research proven modalities.   In this episode, Dr. Grill and I discuss the transition from infertility to donor conception, the shame faced by so many who use donor conception, the differences between men and women using donor conception, isolation and how to treat it and more. We address many of the issues that are at the heart of what can make using donor conception to build your family so stressful.   Take these words of wisdom to heart, replay when you need a reminder you are not alone and join RESOLVE, if you haven't already. And…tune in for our second episode in two days.  See you there! #NIAW #NIAW2023 #IFAwareness #NationalInfertilityAwarenessWeek    If you are interested in any of the topics discussed in this episode... Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thecenterforfamilybuilding You can also find me and lots of great resources at https://familybuilding.net/ Join our community, We would love to have you. https://familybuilding.net/newsletter-sign-up/ Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecenterforfamilybuilding/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecenterforfamilybuilding/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FamilyBuild TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@familybuildingcenter Looking for My Lifebook? https://a.co/d/deSACrM  

It's National Infertility Awareness Week and this year we have one central theme – one we discuss frequently on this podcast – the importance and need for employer-sponsored fertility and family building benefits. We've heard from previous guests about how to advocate for coverage from within an organization, the view point from a benefits consultant on why it's important, and today's guest sheds light on what it was like to find a family building benefit while being a patient herself.  In this episode we hear how Ashley S. went through her own infertility struggle that led to a diagnosis of PCOS and multiple prescriptions of Clomid. It also led her to realize that she could play a role in bringing family building benefits to a company that didn't previously have them. Ashely advocated for a benefit, vetted through all the different options in the market, and realized that Progyny's benefit plan design could meet the needs of her organization, including herself.  A reminder that if you're looking to bring family building coverage to your organization, visit Progyny's Talk to HR page or Progyny's Employers page for additional resources.   Guest: Ashley S., Benefits Professional Host: Dan Bulger, Progyny  For more information, visit Progyny's Podcast page and Progyny's Education page for more resources. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility. Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com. 

Nothing is more frustrating than having a doctor brush off your miscarriage or chemical pregnancy! In today's episode, I go into my theories as to why it seems like your doctors aren't taking your losses seriously. And to make this episode more impactful, I discuss some other options to address your losses that you may not have considered yet. 

Hi friends! I am finally sharing my story in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week! I am now able to open up about my experiences with infant loss and cervical insufficiency, as I am no longer ashamed of my story. I hope my vulnerability will help someone. Thank you so much for listening! Please be sure to follow for more, and share! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/naturallyunashamedthepodcast/support

This is National Infertility Awareness Week! Dr. Shannon M. Clark discusses the following with REI, Dr. Lucky Sekhon @lucky.sekhon: •IVF ad-ons: acupuncture, different forms of PGT, endometrial scratching, growth hormone, assisted hatching, steroids, embryo glue, aspirin •chromosomally abnormal versus mosaic embryos and embryo transfers •preparing your body for an embryo transfer •unexplained infertility •recurrent pregnancy loss •low or no sperm and biopsy •biochemical pregnancies •fresh versus frozen embryo transfer •following progesterone levels in early pregnancy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adoctordeliverspodcast/support

On this bonus episode we are normalizing the conversations around National Infertility Awareness Week by sharing some key facts on infertility and giving an update on our journey. Guest: Bo Jackson (aka my Hubby and show Producer) About NIAW: National Infertility Awareness Week®, (NIAW) is a movement, founded in 1989 by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. Its mission is to empower you and change the conversation around infertility. All too often myths and misinformation appear in media stories or influence lawmakers and companies to enforce policies that create barriers for people who need help building their family. And still people feel isolated when they struggle to build a family, so we want to empower them to share their story and find a community that cares. Find more information here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fertilityaintfair/message

In today's episode, we discuss the fertility limbo of recurrent pregnancy loss, being stuck somewhere in between infertile and fertile and the feelings that come along with it. 

It's National Infertility Awareness Week, and this year, we've crafted two episodes that address the age-old truth: it takes a village. Not only does it take a village to raise a child as the saying goes, but it also often takes a village to start or grow a family, especially with an infertility diagnosis. Reproductive endocrinologists, nurses, Patient Care Advocates, managers, and HR leaders all play a crucial role in the journey, but a personal support system – friends, family, or a partner, can be the crux of someone's village.  Earlier this week, we talked to Cristina Loughrey, a Progyny Member who underwent IVF to conceive a baby girl, and while the journey was trying on Cristina, her partner, Ian, felt the emotional hardships of infertility, too. In today's episode, Ian details his path to parenthood, from deciding to go through treatment, navigating the Progyny fertility benefit, supporting his partner through IVF, and the emotional burden infertility can have on a couple. Although their journey was difficult, their love and mutual support carried them through a successful pregnancy and healthy birth.    Guests: Ian Armstrong, UX Manager at Dell  Host: Lissa Kline, Progyny  For more information, visit Progyny's Podcast page and Progyny's Education page for more resources.   Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.      Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com.  

LTP fam welcome back for another ep! Did you know that 24 - 30 April is National Infertility Awareness Week? NIAW is an important week to raise awareness and spark conversations around infertility. Today's episode is with Nicole Russell! Nicole is an experienced lawyer  and endometriosis sufferer with a passion for surrogacy, which arose out of her own fertility challenges.  In 2016, Nicole and her husband experienced the surrogacy process first-hand when Nicole's best friend offered to be their surrogate in an attempt for them to have a child.   Through the wonderful kindness of their friend, they now have a beautiful daughter.  Nicole has channeled her own personal experience into a professional passion to assist others.We chat on: Nicole's journey to diagnosis with endometriosisThe impact of fertility treatments and hormonal therapies had on herNavigating embryo loss, and people who don't see it as thatHer surrogacy story and how she came to have her daughter The process for surrogacy and the laws in Australia Plus so much more! Throughout the ep Nicole mentioned a  facebook groups! Here is that links Australian Surrogacy Community Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let's Talk, Period. with Amy Atkins!  If you want more from Amy,  you can follow her on instagram @amygracelaura. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!Are you going to join me for LTP LIVE 2.0 in Toowoomba!? If so get your ticket ASAP! It's going to be such an amazing evening full of fun, laughs and conversation with the LTP fam and thought leaders in the chronic illness and pelvic health space! Get your ticket here. Let's Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show  and leave a rating!If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you're listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!Your host  is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

This week we are speaking with Steven Miller about his personal experiences with infertility and his call to action to increase the awareness of this topic within the Social Work field. National Infertility Awareness Week®, (NIAW) takes place this week, April 24-30, 2022. To raise awareness, I'm asking you to screenshot this episode, share it on your social media page and tag me. You have the power to be that listening ear and to help someone who may be silently suffering feel less alone. National Infertility Awareness Week®, (NIAW) is a movement, founded in 1989 by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. Its mission is to empower you and change the conversation around infertility. For more about Infertility Awareness visit https://infertilityawareness.org/ Connect with Steven Miller on LinkedIn ____________________________________ Tap Here to Subscribe to the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List RISE Directory - A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW. _______________________________ Have you heard? Social Worker's, Rise! Has been named in the Top 10 of Social Work podcasts worldwide! See the full list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/social_work_podcasts/

It's National Infertility Awareness Week, and this year, we've crafted two episodes that address the age-old truth: it takes a village. Not only does it take a village to raise a child as the saying goes, but it also often takes a village to start or grow a family, especially when challenged with infertility. Reproductive Endocrinologists, Nurses, Patient Care Advocates, managers and HR leaders, partners, family members and friends may all step up, but at the end of the day, the journey starts with you. That was certainly true for Cristina Loughrey on her journey to motherhood. Cristina spent much of her 20's and 30's focused on building her career, and not having found the perfect partner, she began to accept that motherhood may not be in the cards for her. Then Cristina found Ian, and together, they found Progyny. Cristina's village included her partner, her employer, her doctor, and care team who helped her through multiple rounds of IVF in a single year, and eventually a pregnancy. In this episode, Cristina details her journey through infertility, stress, and the possibility of the treatment being unsuccessful. Guests: Cristina Loughrey, Senior Manager of Content Strategy and Narrative Architect at LinkedIn  Host: Lissa Kline, Progyny For more information, visit Progyny's Podcast page and Progyny's Education page for more resources.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.     Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com. 

Cori and Kaylee are joined in the non-studio by Emily! Emily tells us about her EIGHT rounds of IVF leading to their decision to live child-free. Cori and Kaylee also dig deeper into why they aren't feeling the NIAW this year. Find Emily at @exerciseforcheesefries on Instagram! Want to be a guest on the pod? Got a story to share with the rest of the infertile class? Email us at theangryinfertiles@gmail.comSupport the show (https://teespring.com/stores/the-angry-infertiles)

Dr. Ahmad answers 21 questions you all submitted during NIAW on the podcast!

It is National Infertility Awareness Week! Blair Nelson and Ali Prato from Fertility Rally share their fertility stories. Blair went from trying at home to IVF when they discovered her husband had a balanced translocation chromosomal abnormality. While Ali, on the other hand, had experienced recurrent loss prior to going forward with IVF. These ladies talk about how dealing with infertility affected their relationships and the emotional toll the fertility process. This is the sixth and final episode in the series on infertility.  You can follow Blair and Ali on IG @fertilityrally, @infertileAFstories, and @fabfertility.  Become a Fertility Rally member on their website.  Claim your 30 Days of Intimacy Workbook by tagging @JordanDnelle in your screen shot of the review you left on iTunes! Get your Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and Pure Romance by Jordan Jones products here.  Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com Support the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help this podcast impact more lives! Subscribe to Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators on iTunes if you haven't already! *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

HAPPY NATIONAL INFERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK!!   1 in 8 couples face fertility issues. That's why National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) and the work RESOLVE does is so important.   As anyone that listens to this podcast knows, it took me 10 rounds of IVF to have my two very expensive children. If you're on a fertility journey, you know how challenging this journey can be.   When you first enter the world of the fertility challenged it's hard to know where to start.   Start with RESOLVE. They have an abundance of resources on infertility, insurance coverage, getting insurance coverage, making infertility affordable and understanding your options.   RESOLVE is working to make the struggle of infertility a talked about issue. Every year I travel to Washington D.C. with RESOLVE to advocate for women and families that are struggling with fertility issues.   Join me this week for another inspiring episode.   What You'll Learn About National Infertility (or Fertility Challenged) Awareness Week, What is RESOLVE and why you should care, Hear inspiring advice to keep you going on your fertility journey, And much more!   "Never stop advocating for yourself"   -Erin   Resources   Learn more about RESOLVE Donate to RESOLVE: https://www.classy.org/campaign/tasha-blasi-match/c333785 Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect EP35 - Path to Parenthood with Brittanya: https://www.tashablasi.com/podcast/ep-35-path-to-parenthood-with-brittanya EP41 - Path to Parenthood with Allison: https://www.tashablasi.com/podcast/ep-41-path-to-parenthood-with-allison EP45 - Path to Parenthood with Erin: https://www.tashablasi.com/podcast/ep45-path-to-parenthood-with-erin EP52 - Path to Parenthood with Jennifer: https://www.tashablasi.com/podcast/ep52-path-to-parenthood-with-jennifer EP58 - Path to Parenthood with Jena: https://www.tashablasi.com/podcast/ep58-path-to-parenthood-with-jena More Success Stories: www.TashaBlasi.com/success   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

Surprise! It's a bonus episode! 1 in 8 women struggle to get pregnant and 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, realities that both Kalea and Kristy know all too well. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week , we sat down to talk a little bit about what NIAW means to us, how you can support a friend waiting for a baby, and what helped us along the way. Enjoy! 

Welcome to the third episode of the National Infertility Awareness Week series on Be Unstoppable Radio. #NIAW This series of episodes represents the start of National infertility awareness week, which is actually April 18th - April 24th. Now, if you're wondering why this is something I'm bringing awareness to on my personal platforms it's because this is a very big and real part of our life right now and has been for the past 3 years. I realized that as we were experiencing this obstacle that it's not something that many people openly discuss. It's a journey that can make you feel hopeless, isolated, and oftentimes confused. Actually, the guests that I interview throughout the week are people that are in my circle that I never knew struggled with infertility until it just so happened to come up in conversation. So, I decided to do this series to make an effort to change the tough conversation around infertility. I realize that this topic doesn't resonate with everyone, but if you know someone that is experiencing infertility or has felt alone and misunderstood throughout their own journey, please share it with them! This also may be a good opportunity for you to learn and feel more comfortable talking to someone about the path they're on. The guests this week all bring a different perspective on infertility. I have Brad Jensen to bring insight from the male side, Chyrelle Miller for the perspective from the female, and Jim and Kate Hallinan to discuss infertility as a couple. I hope you enjoy these episodes and I pray that these stories of hope bring some light to anyone that needs a little in their life right now. Thanks again for joining me! Follow my journey through my blog and on Instagram

It's National Infertility Awareness Week, and we warmly welcome Katie and Alissa to the podcast to chat with Allie about times we've felt supported by others through the experience of primary or secondary infertility. We share examples of how family, friends, clergy, and others have prayed, loved, and cared for us through the difficulties and grief we've faced. Through this support, we've received the tremendous gifts of increased intimacy, growth in prayer, and an expanded understanding of fruitfulness. Show Notes/Resources: Blog Post from Sydnee for NIAW (https://www.springsinthedesert.org/how-to-overcome-the-isolation-of-infertility-part-one/) Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode! Join our community by following us on Facebook and Instagram. And if you need prayers, someone to listen, or you want to tell your story on our blog, email us at info@springsinthedesert.org.

Welcome to the second episode of the National Infertility Awareness Week series on Be Unstoppable Radio. #NIAW This series of episodes represents the start of National infertility awareness week, which is actually April 18th - April 24th. Now, if you're wondering why this is something I'm bringing awareness to on my personal platforms it's because this is a very big and real part of our life right now and has been for the past 3 years. I realized that as we were experiencing this obstacle that it's not something that many people openly discuss. It's a journey that can make you feel hopeless, isolated, and oftentimes confused. Actually, the guests that I interview throughout the week are people that are in my circle that I never knew struggled with infertility until it just so happened to come up in conversation. So, I decided to do this series to make an effort to change the tough conversation around infertility. I realize that this topic doesn't resonate with everyone, but if you know someone that is experiencing infertility or has felt alone and misunderstood throughout their own journey, please share it with them! This also may be a good opportunity for you to learn and feel more comfortable talking to someone about the path they're on. The guests this week all bring a different perspective on infertility. I have Brad Jensen to bring insight from the male side, Chyrelle Miller for the perspective from the female, and Jim and Kate Hallinan to discuss infertility as a couple. I hope you enjoy these episodes and I pray that these stories of hope bring some light to anyone that needs a little in their life right now. Thanks again for joining me! Follow my journey through my blog and on Instagram

Welcome to the first episode of the National Infertility Awareness Week series on Be Unstoppable Radio. #NIAW This series of episodes represents the start of National infertility awareness week, which is actually April 18th - April 24th. Now, if you're wondering why this is something I'm bringing awareness to on my personal platforms it's because this is a very big and real part of our life right now and has been for the past 3 years. I realized that as we were experiencing this obstacle that it's not something that many people openly discuss. It's a journey that can make you feel hopeless, isolated, and oftentimes confused. Actually, the guests that I interview throughout the week are people that are in my circle that I never knew struggled with infertility until it just so happened to come up in conversation. So, I decided to do this series to make an effort to change the tough conversation around infertility. I realize that this topic doesn't resonate with everyone, but if you know someone that is experiencing infertility or has felt alone and misunderstood throughout their own journey, please share it with them! This also may be a good opportunity for you to learn and feel more comfortable talking to someone about the path they're on. The guests this week all bring a different perspective on infertility. I have Brad Jensen to bring insight from the male side, Chyrelle Miller for the perspective from the female, and Jim and Kate Hallinan to discuss infertility as a couple. I hope you enjoy these episodes and I pray that these stories of hope bring some light to anyone that needs a little in their life right now. Thanks again for joining me! Follow my journey through my blog and on Instagram   

It’s National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), and Progyny is hosting a six-part series of back-to-back episodes featuring several experts who are fighting for fertility coverage. Our goal is to educate others on how they can advocate for themselves and ask for the support that's needed from their employer or state to build the family of their dreams.  This episode will dive into how benefits consultants can help drive this change. Elaine-Marie Cannella, from Willis Towers Watson, recognizes employees are the force behind a successful company. So, providing employees with the benefits they need to be fulfilled and to lead healthy lives is extremely important. All too often, fertility benefits are overlooked. It’s seen as expensive and unnecessary when in reality, people are silently struggling to make ends meet for treatment and medication, which ultimately can crossover into the workplace. So how do you get your employer to listen? In this episode and our special NIAW series, you’ll learn how to approach your employer with facts and research that can’t be ignored.   Guest: Elaine-Marie Cannella, RN, BSN, MSN, Willis Towers Watson  Host: Dan Bulger  See Resolve’s website for fertility advocacy resources in your state and Progyny’s Talk to HR page for assistance in requesting coverage from your employer.  For more information, visit Progyny’s Podcast page and Progyny’s Education page for more resources.   Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.      Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com.

On this episode, Alex and I laugh... A LOT. We answer a couple of questions about the plan for FFIF going forward, discuss NIAW and answer the listener question, "Why the wait between retrievals and genetic test results sucks so hard?" We then have quite the spirited conversation about butt stuff including plastic poop hammocks and talk about the "right way" to say certain words and ask YOU to cast your vote on IG...

In this episode, we speak with Simeonne Bookal | Senior Manager, Access to Care at RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, established in 1974, is dedicated to ensuring that all people challenged in their family building journey reach resolution through being empowered by knowledge, supported by community, united by advocacy, and inspired to act.RESOLVE exists to provide:◊ Access to Care◊ Advocacy for Coverage◊ Access to Support & Community◊ Access to Education◊ Awareness of All Family Building OptionsVisit Resolve.org for more informationInstagram: resolveorg

How do we construct a practice that fits our life, one that we will actually keep coming back to? Those questions and more are answered along with a mantra for you to practice for the next 40 days to beckon a child into your life.

Whew... NIAW/CIAW is coming to a close and man oh man has it been a whirlwind. Like many of you can probably relate to, this week dredges up so many emotions & PTSD from past fertility struggles but also brings so much awareness and community that it makes it all worth it. Alex and I get into this and per usual go off on the most random tangents imaginable. We love you all and are so honored (or as Alex would say honored) to have you as part of our squad! Show notes here: https://www.fabfertility.com/

Practicing the Art of Silence, with your partner, can help to reveal the stories that you tell yourself about your connection and help to cultivate a deep sense of connectedness. Today you will learn the two most important exercises that will help you begin to feel comfortable in silence and true presence.

In honor of this year’s National Infertility Awareness Week (4/19 – 4/25), we’re doing a five-part series that highlights Resolve’s theme of ‘Changing the Conversation’. Over the past two years we’ve had conversations with people still experiencing infertility, people who have reached their end goals, people who’ve dedicated their lives to helping others, and people who are just entering this ever-expanding world of infertility.   We’re focusing these episodes on change, how our guests have changed since we last visited them, how their priorities have changed, and how their situation has changed. We hope by doing so we can do our small part to help change the conversation and enhance public understanding that infertility needs attention and to ensure others they aren’t alone in this journey.   In today’s episode, we hear from two previous guests who took very different journeys but ultimately, made it to the same destination: motherhood.   Jenna Marinelli was diagnosed with premature menopause and told it would be unable to conceive using her eggs. After accepting this difficult news, Jenna and her husband moved forward with an anonymous donor, who made it possible for Jenna to give birth to three children.   Laura Perez unsure of her relationship but aware that she was getting older, used her Progyny benefit to freeze her eggs at 35. Since then, she’s gotten married and started to think about having a baby. So she decided to use her frozen eggs and was left with one healthy embryo.    Guests: Laura Perez, Senior Director, Claims and Provider Service at Progyny and Jenna Marinelli, Infertility Advocate    Host: Dan Bulger, Producer at Progyny  Be sure to check out Jenna’s previous episode here, and Laura’s previous episode here.   For more information visit Progyny’s Podcast page , and Progyny’s Education page for more resources on emotional support and awareness.    Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.     Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com.     

Day 5 of our meditation challenge happens to fall on a new moon in Taurus and Earth day. What an auspicious day for setting intentions! We will examine the 5 realms of life (Physical, Mental/Emotional, Relationship, Material and Spiritual) and how our fertility is interfacing with these different parts that make up our lives. We will then set some intentions that we would like to see unfold and seal it with a mantra in celebration of the Earth- Om Shri Gaia Ma Purnatva Gaia Ma.

In honor of this year’s National Infertility Awareness Week (4/19 – 4/25), we’re doing a five-part series that highlights Resolve’s theme of ‘Changing the Conversation’. Over the past two years we’ve had conversations with people still experiencing infertility, people who have reached their end goals, people who’ve dedicated their lives to helping others, and people who are just entering this ever-expanding world of infertility.   We’re focusing these episodes on change, how our guests have changed since we last visited them, how their priorities have changed, and how their situation has changed. We hope by doing so we can do our small part to help change the conversation and enhance public understanding that infertility needs attention and to ensure others they aren’t alone in this journey.   As a same-sex couple, Lindsey and Chrissy Callahan always knew they had to use reproductive technology to conceive a child that was genetically theirs. What they didn’t always know was they had fertility coverage from Progyny through their employer, Salesforce, which allowed them to pursue reciprocal IVF.   In today’s episode, we get an update from Lindsey and Chrissy on their family building journey and how their one embryo turned into one healthy baby, Charlie.   Guest: Lindsey and Chrissy Callahan, Progyny members and Salesforce employees  Host: Dan Bulger, Producer at Progyny  Be sure to check out Lindsey and Chrissy’s previous episode –Season 1, Episode 8.    For more information visit Progyny’s Podcast page and Progyny’s Education page for more resources on emotional support and awareness.    Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.     Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com.   

In this episode, I share about NIAW and what that means for our infertility community. I also break down what it looks like for my clients walking through infertility and in what ways I support them.

In honor of this year’s National Infertility Awareness Week (4/19 – 4/25), we’re doing a five-part series that highlights Resolve’s theme of ‘Changing the Conversation’. Over the past two years we’ve had conversations with people still experiencing infertility, people who have reached their end goals, people who’ve dedicated their lives to helping others, and people who are just entering this ever-expanding world of infertility.   We’re focusing these episodes on change, how our guests have changed since we last visited them, how their priorities have changed, and how their situation has changed. We hope by doing so we can do our small part to help change the conversation and enhance public understanding that infertility needs attention and to ensure others they aren’t alone in this journey.   In today’s episode, we get an update from Andrea Syrtash, founder of Pregnantish and guest from season one, to hear about what has changed in her life since she started to explore surrogacy. We’ll also hear about how she’s using her platform to build an infertility community, how she handled (spoiler alert) her pregnancy announcement, and what’s next for Pregnantish.  Guest: Andrea Syrtash, Founder & Editor-in-chief of Pregnantish  Host: Dan Bulger, Producer at Progyny  Be sure to check out Andrea’s previous episode – Season 1, Episode 10 and to read the story in People mentioned in this episode, see here.   For more information visit Progyny’s Podcast page, Pregnantish, and Progyny’s Education page for more resources on emotional support and awareness.    Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.     Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com.   

Today's guided journey can be super helpful anytime you feel that you need a healthy "time out." Often when we are feeling the most constricted, it is because we are wrestling with questions. Today you go on a journey to get answers from the Archetypal women you carry inside. After it is over you will know how to find more space when you are feeling pinned in or couped up. After you practice it a few times, you won't even need my voice.

In honor of this year’s National Infertility Awareness Week (4/19 – 4/25), we’re doing a five-part series that highlights Resolve’s theme of ‘Changing the Conversation’. Over the past two years we’ve had conversations with people still experiencing infertility, people who have reached their end goals, people who’ve dedicated their lives to helping others, and people who are just entering this ever-expanding world of infertility.   We’re focusing these episodes on change, how our guests have changed since we last visited them, how their priorities have changed, and how their situation has changed. We hope by doing so we can do our small part to help change the conversation and enhance public understanding that infertility needs attention and to ensure others they aren’t alone in this journey.   Today, we catch up with Matt Mira and Doree Shafrir, hosts of the hit podcast “Matt and Doree’s Eggcellent Adventure”, and guests of ours from season one. When we last spoke, Matt and Doree were in the midst of their family building journey, one that included multiple rounds of IVF and a chemical pregnancy. A lot has changed since then (including the birth of a baby boy!), so we’re checking in to see what’s next for the couple.   Guest: Matt Mira and Doree Shafrir, hosts of Matt and Doree’s Eggcellent Adventure    Host: Lissa Kline, LCSW, Vice President, Provider and Member Services, Progyny  Be sure to check out Matt and Doree’s previous episode – Season 1, Episode 11.    For more information visit Progyny’s Podcast page, Matt and Doree’s Eggcellent Adventure, and  Progyny’s Education page for more resources on emotional support and awareness.    Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.     Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com.   

Today's meditation will guide you through a journey of becoming reunited with the wisdom of your heart. We will discuss the concept of the Heart - Uterus connection as defined by Traditional Chinese Medicine.

HAPPY NIAW Friends! Bringing you a bonus episode as we kick off this incredible week. On this episode Ali Prato (my co-founder of Fertility Rally) tell you how we met, why we founded Fertility Rally, what it is all about and what we plan to do for NIAW. Love you all - let's raise awareness and blast the hell out of infertility stigmas!

In honor of this year’s National Infertility Awareness Week (4/19 – 4/25), we’re doing a five-part series that highlights Resolve’s theme of ‘Changing the Conversation’. Over the past two years we’ve had conversations with people still experiencing infertility, people who have reached their end goals, people who’ve dedicated their lives to helping others, and people who are just entering this ever-expanding world of infertility.   We’re focusing these episodes on change, how our guests have changed since we last visited them, how their priorities have changed, and how their situation has changed. We hope by doing so we can do our small part to help change the conversation and enhance public understanding that infertility needs attention and to ensure others they aren’t alone in this journey.   In today’s episode, we hear from Jessica Bell -- you may remember her and her husband, Robbie, as the grant recipients from Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund that were surprised on The TODAY show! Faced with an infertility diagnosis and multiple failed rounds of IUI, Jessica and Robbie applied for the financial assistance needed to pursue IVF. After being surprised by Samantha and Kyle Busch, the grant money, and a Progyny Patient Care Advocate – all on live television – Jessica began her IVF journey and is here to update us on where they are today.  Guest: Jessica Bell, Bundle of Joy Recipient   Host: Lissa Kline, LCSW, Vice President, Provider and Member Services, Progyny  To watch the surprise on the TODAY show, see here.   For more information visit Progyny’s Podcast page , Bundle of Joy Fund, and Progyny’s Education page for more resources on emotional support and awareness.    Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.     Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com.   

In day 2 of our fertility meditation challenge we explore concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine that stresses the importance of a spiritual perspective and strong awareness of our higher self to help with creation or what is sometimes referred to as a conscious conception. 

The breath is all about the exhale, and so is finding your center. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week I am hosting my annual fertility meditation challenge. In today's meditation you will practice 5 different types of breathing techniques. My hope is that you will find 1-2 that really resonate with you that you take into your daily life to help control the stress response.

This FREE event is to encourage those struggling with infertility, loss, and/or who have had delayed treatment due to COVID-19.Shara Hutchinson, founder of "I still want to be a mom" foundation, author, and TEDx speaker has created this virtual summit for you warrior in lieu of National Infertility Awareness Week. It will be held on April 25th, 11am-1pm et. I will be in attendance as well as a moderator/co-host, there will also be four key note speakers. Why should you attend?Our goal is to provide those in attendance a community for support during their fertility journey, hope after loss, and the reassurance that they are not alone. Infertility can cause you to want to isolate yourself in shame and silence, but it’s important for you to surround yourself with people who can help you keep the faith during this emotional roller-coaster. Join us for discussions, panel interviews, raffles, and more.Click the link below to read the full itinerary and I hope to see you there!!!Virtual Summit registration, click here!(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/niaw-2020-infertility-support-awareness-summit-virtual-tickets-102536146374)I still want to be a mom foundation, click here!(https://www.iswtbamfoundation.org)Let me know what topics you'd like to hear on the podcast or how I can better support you!(www.infertilityandmepodcast.com/contact)Infertility And Me on Instagram!(https://www.instagram.com/infertilityandmepodcast)

It's the last day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." As the week comes to a close, Sarah & Kaela talk about that awkward thing that no one talks about...except Kaela.  Just in time for her birthday, this episode is all about the jerk off room.  Over the course of the podcast, many listeners have shared their often hilarious mishaps from the other side of that infamous door - and now they're all in one place for your listening...pleasure.  They also give an update on on Steph Kelly (Episode 59: Mafia Meet Steph - Endometriosis Awareness Month) about her recent radical surgery to correct her severe Endometriosis and her third FET with donor eggs and a gestational carrier.  She's been busy! Find Steph on Instagram: @kerseyknowsbest   Clips were taken from the following episodes:  Episode 5: Adventures in the Jerk Off Room Episode 14: It's Time To Evict My Eggs Episode 24: Your Wait Time Is Now... Episode 31: Let's Hear It For The Boy Episode 55: The Keto Diet (Part 1) Never hesitate to share a jerk off room story with the mafia.    This week, use the hashtag #infertilityuncovered to spread awareness!  And also, visit resolve.org if you would like additional information and support.   Email questions, comments, and other mafia matters to infertilemafia@gmail.com Join the closed Facebook group(s): The Infertile Mafia The Infertile Mafia - Bosses & Babies Follow on Instagram @infertilemafiapodcast

It's the sixth day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." Today, Sarah & Kaela share an exciting update from Kassie Moon, the popular YouTuber and Instagrammer behind the popular Instagram account @kassiemoon They revisit the episode where she talks about crowd sourcing and how she raised money for IVF after years of trying and failed fertility treatments.   Kaela & Sarah also share resources about finding companies that offer infertility insurance coverage, offer some creative ways to raise money and find “free” meds.  And finally, they close with a cringe-worthy game of "Would You Rather?" that might make you squirm! Clips in this episode are from Episode 27: Mafia Meet Kassie Moon -  Crowd Funding for IVF This week, use the hashtag #infertilityuncovered to spread awareness!  And also, visit resolve.org if you would like additional information and support.   Email questions, comments, and other mafia matters to infertilemafia@gmail.com Join the closed Facebook group(s): The Infertile Mafia The Infertile Mafia - Bosses & Babies Follow on Instagram @infertilemafiapodcast

It's the fifth day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." Today, Sarah & Kaela are revisiting the topic of infertility and family.  This episode is all about the perspective of someone who isn't infertile, but still wants to be caring and supportive to those who are.  They share clips from Episode 47: "You Might Be Infertile If..." when Kaela sits down and talks to her (fertile) sister.  Lara openly and candidly talks about ways she fields inappropriate fertility comments, discusses her dislike for pregnancy complaints and gender disappointment, and offers a heartfelt apology on behalf of all the well meaning people who keep asking you, "When are you going to have kids?" Kaela also plays a game with her sister that reveals whether or not she knows some of the insider lingo among the infertility community - and some of her answers might surprise you! This week, use the hashtag #infertilityuncovered to spread awareness!  And also, visit resolve.org if you would like additional information and support.   Email questions, comments, and other mafia matters to infertilemafia@gmail.com Join the closed Facebook group(s): The Infertile Mafia The Infertile Mafia - Bosses & Babies Follow on Instagram @infertilemafiapodcast

It's the fourth day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." Today, Sarah & Kaela share a big update from Christine McDonough, the popular illustrator behind the hugely popular Instagram account @infertilityillustrated They also revisit the episode where she shares the motivation for her Instagram account and talks about how art helped her cope with infertility.   Christine explains her process as an artist and tells Sarah and Kaela the inspiration behind some of their favorite illustrations.  She also shares her own experience with infertility and has some great answers for our out of the box segment!  Finally, Christine will be joining Kaela as a guest co-host for a live podcast on Saturday, April 27th, in Chicago at the Infertile AF Summit.  If you're attending, please stop by and say hello!  Details can be found here: infertileaf.org Clips in this episode are from Episode 36: Mafia Meet Christine - Infertility Illustrated and find Christine on Instagram and her website infertilityillustrated.com This week, use the hashtag #infertilityuncovered to spread awareness!  And also, visit resolve.org if you would like additional information and support.   Email questions, comments, and other mafia matters to infertilemafia@gmail.com Join the closed Facebook group(s): The Infertile Mafia The Infertile Mafia - Bosses & Babies Follow on Instagram @infertilemafiapodcast

It's the second day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." Today Sarah & Kaela are revisiting a topic near and dear to their hearts - humor.  They believe it's absolutely essential to survive infertility!  In this episode, you hear from Karen.  She's the author, Spanish teacher, Instagram influencer, wife, and mother behind the wildly popular @hilariously_infertile on Instagram.  Karen shares clips from her book, and talks about her motivation for writing and self publishing on the topic of humor and infertility.  It's good stuff! Finally, we share details about her upcoming parlay into stand-up comedy!  She's got a show in a few weeks and you should be there!  Details can be found here: www.hilariouslyinfertile.com Clips in this episode are from Episode 32: Mafia Meet Karen - Hilariously Infertile" This week, use the hashtag #infertilityuncovered to spread awareness!  And also, visit resolve.org if you would like additional information and support.   Email questions, comments, and other mafia matters to infertilemafia@gmail.com Join the closed Facebook group(s): The Infertile Mafia The Infertile Mafia - Bosses & Babies Follow on Instagram @infertilemafiapodcast

It's the first day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." To kick off the first day, Sarah & Kaela are talking about men and infertility.  In this episode, you hear Kaela talk to her husband Bill, you learn about the scandalous way sperm was discovered, and you get to hear Sarah and Kaela role play! Clips in this episode are from Episode 31: Let's Hear It For The Boy." This week, use the hashtag #infertilityuncovered to spread awareness!  And also, visit resolve.org if you would like additional information and support.   Email questions, comments, and other mafia matters to infertilemafia@gmail.com Join the closed Facebook group(s): The Infertile Mafia The Infertile Mafia - Bosses & Babies Follow on Instagram @infertilemafiapodcast

**VIEWERS DISCRETION IS ADVISE **April 21st-April 27th is National Infertility Awareness Week...During this time two years ago I had my first mental breakdown so come listen as I chat about infertility and my own self discovery of Anxiety and Depression. Also will be discussing 5 Tips on how I handle my mental health now.

I interviewed Niaw de Leon, the author of Microcopy and co-founder of Cognible, a design consultancy that helps startups, IT firms, and development teams nail the right language and interactions to make sexy apps that sell. Starting out as an enterprise web developer at a CMMI Level 5 IT firm, she’s been a trainer, RFP writer, and product marketing manager until she found herself in the passionate embrace of interaction design and UX writing. In this episode, we talk about learning how to negotiate, how Filipinos can become world-class thought leaders, gaining authority through creating, and so much more.

I interviewed Niaw de Leon, the author of Microcopy and co-founder of Cognible, a design consultancy that helps startups, IT firms, and development teams nail the right language and interactions to make sexy apps that sell. Starting out as an enterprise web developer at a CMMI Level 5 IT firm, she’s been a trainer, RFP writer, and product marketing manager until she found herself in the passionate embrace of interaction design and UX writing. In this episode, we talk about learning how to negotiate, how Filipinos can become world-class thought leaders, gaining authority through creating, and so much more.

Kaela and Sarah talk about Resolve, National Infertility Awareness Week, and what they (and others) are doing to #flipthescrip. They also share stories from listeners about their unique infertility journeys.    Visit www.resolve.org to learn more about their mission and get involved.   Email questions, comments, and other mafia matters to infertilemafia@gmail.com Join the closed Facebook group(s):  The Infertile Mafia The Infertile Mafia - Bosses & Babies Follow on Instagram: @infertilemafiapodcast

Beth and Mary Claire talk about the power of story, the big impact of little words, and the qualifications needed to comfort and encourage.  -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter & @jasonforbus on Twitter. Sarah’s Laughter also holds the Baby Steps Fun Run, where we give away a $10,000 grant for expenses related to either adoption or fertility treatment. We also partner with local SART-listed fertility clinics to give away IVFs at the event. Check babystepsfunrun.com for details and schedule. *** Sarah’s Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you’d like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. -- Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com -- (This is a special rebroadcast for National Infertility Awareness Week.)

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