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In each episode, host Sabrina, who is the mother of a donor-conceived daughter, takes listeners on an enlightening journey of donor conception, and its impact on children and parents. ”Being Donor-Conceived” offers a blend of expert insights, personal stories, and heartfelt conversations, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the profound journey of donor-conception. The podcast aims to address the often-private topic, challenging societal norms and expectations along the way. Wit ...
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Seeking Different

Hera and Estela McLeod

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Single Mother by Choice (former co-host of The Mocha SMC Podcast) Hera McLeod teams up with her precocious nine year old daughter Estela for the podcast "Seeking Different". The Mom and Kid duo explore what it looks like to navigate the world as a non-traditional family. They discuss hot topics such as donor sibling relationships, family travel, school choice, race relations, and navigating the playground.
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Following on from series one of the previously named ‘Redefining Parenthood Podcast’, host Becky of DefiningMum is joined by co-host Hayley King of All Things Donor Conception to form the ‘Paths to Parenthub podcast’. Sharing perspectives as parents to donor-conceived children, and in Hayley’s case being a donor-conceived person herself, they focus on conversations about some of the more complex, nuanced aspects of donor conception. With the hope of providing different perspectives, informat ...
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Welcome to Family Twist, the podcast that dives deep into the tangled webs of family secrets and DNA surprises. Each episode, hosts Corey and Kendall Austin Stulce explore the complex and challenging truths that come with discovering you are a non-parent expected (NPE) individual—someone whose familial origins aren't what they seemed. Through candid interviews with people from the NPE, adoptee, and donor-conceived communities, Family Twist offers a platform for stories of unexpected parentag ...
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Everyone has family secrets, but what happens when those secrets are revealed? Two girls who grew up on opposite sides of the country, living completely different lives, take a DNA test to learn more about their heritage. Never could they have imagined what they would find. They discover they are sisters. Sounds like a movie plot right? Well for Hannah and Deanna this is real life. Both realize that their dads weren't biologically related to them and their parents used the aid of a sperm don ...
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As a daughter of two mothers, I always knew that I was conceived with the help from donorsperm. When I was young I always questioned my parents about my donor father but they couldn't give me a answer, I am a child of man who was a ID release donor in the 90's. In the Netherlands, the country I was born and conceived in has rules about donorchildren meeting there ID release donor. I am from the first generation of donorchildren in the Netherlands that was conceived with a ID release donor. I ...
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Listen back to features and interviews from 95bFM's daily news and current affairs show. Joel Armstrong, Sara Mckoy, Oto Sequeira, and Caeden Tipler focus on the issues of Tāmaki Makaurau and elsewhere in independent-thinking bFM style. Monday-Thursday 12-1pm on 95bFM.
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My Fertility Podcast

Dr. Garcia & Dr. Wais

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Hello superhumans! My Fertility Podcast is hosted by Dr. Meivys Garcia and Dr. Marta Wais, REIs at Markham Fertility Centre. We explore the many facets of conception, pregnancy, and reproductive health. We're not just talking about the medical side of things, but also the emotional, psychological, and even the societal aspects that come with the journey to parenthood. Infertility is hard enough. Our goal is to provide education along with a good dose of encouragement and support. Whether you ...
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Hosted by the donor conceived novice journalist Kaleigh Karnal, the Message in a Bottle podcast investigates the anonymous sperm and egg donation industry, one person at a time. She sits down with her own sperm donor father, half-siblings, and other members of the donor conceived community to talk about how at-home DNA kits can turn your life upside down, the dangerous realities of an unregulated system, navigating new family relationships, and much more. CONTACT: [email protected] ...
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Venus Rising

Kallie Fell

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Venus Rising builds on the work of the Center for Bioethics and Culture in the space of fertility, infertility, high-tech baby making and women's reproductive health. We sit down and chat with experts, authors, medical professionals, egg and sperm donors, as well as surrogates, and of course, women themselves, with their personal and often heart wrenching stories. Our guests include a wide-range of voices, even those we often have major disagreements with in the spirit of public conversation ...
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HaveaBaby.com Live

Conceive Magazine

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Trying to get pregnant? Need vital information on fertility and reproduction? Then tune into "HaveABaby.com Live" with host Kim Hahn, brought to you by the Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine. From enhanced embryo selection and male infertility to third party reproduction and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, Kim Hahn and the doctors from the Sher Institutes cover the questions and concerns couples face when they are trying to have a family. "HaveABaby.com Live" with host Kim Hahn br ...
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Listen as Nazca Fontes, surrogacy expert and founder of ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency talks all things surrogacy. From what drives women to become surrogate mothers to intended parents’ emotional journeys including infertility to industry experts weighing in on important topics you need to know about, listen as we explore modern family building through surrogacy.
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Join Kimberly Jane ("KJ") Nasrul - artist, speaker, and licensed trauma specialist nursing a lifelong obsession with storytelling and melting cheese - in conversation about mental wellness, resilience, and creativity as the catalyst for true healing. Serving as a guide for the recovery of your Creativity & Compassion, KJ's mission is to support you in remembering and expressing your healing voice, your story of astonishing light.
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Gayest Show On Birth

Kate & Karyne Levy

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Follow along every other Tuesday as Kate and Karyne navigate reciprocal IVF using Karyne's eggs, unknown donor sperm, and Kate's uterus. And drink lots of La Croix. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to [email protected]. Connect with Kate and Karyne on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter by searching for Gayest Show on Birth.
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The F Word at Work

Fertility Matters at Work

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The F Word at Work from Fertility Matters at Work is a conversation for busy HR, D&I and wellbeing leads with the aim to open your minds to the vast topic of fertility at work and why it really matters for employees and businesses too. We know that more sensitive and taboo topics can instill the fear of getting the conversation wrong, or not knowing where to start, so by sharing a range of diverse conversations from our community about their own family building struggles and how it has affec ...
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Love & Guts

Lynda Griparic | Integrative Practitioner |Gut | Digestion | Constipation |

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This platform speaks to those who value living a full and magnificent life. Your host Lynda Griparic is a naturopath, nutritionist and yoga teacher with an avid and sometimes awkward interest in all things digestive health, especially bowel movements and the intelligent communication systems that exist in the body. Love and Guts explore all things mindset, brain health, digestive health, pooping patterns, connection, communication and so much more. Its content may challenge you and at times ...
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Trying to conceive (TTC) and navigating fertility testing and treatment like IVF can be a long complicated conception rollercoaster - especially when navigating infertility challenges like high BMI, Low AMH, PCOS, Endometriosis, secondary infertility, Unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarrage, baby loss, or being part of the LGBTQI+ community. Struggling with infertility and access to fertility treatment in your home country? Feeling frustrated by the lack of options, long waiting lists, ...
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A 2025 survey regarding experiences of disclosure to donor-conceived children about their origins reported that the majority of parents do choose to have a conversation with their tamariki about their whakapapa. Further research into donor whānau dynamics is being conducted by collaborative research group Donor Identity in Aotearoa New Zealand (DIA…
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In this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with storyteller and comedian Becca Rothman to talk about her remarkable DNA discovery and her upcoming live solo show, Gifted: Nature, Nurture, and an Unexpected Present. Becca shares the journey from long-held suspicions about her conception, to finally taking a DNA test, to discovering …
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Earlier this month, four out of five members of Brazil’s supreme court voted to convict the former president, Jair Bolsonaro, for plotting a military coup after losing the 2022 election. However, members of the right-wing political opposition that support Bolsonaro are attempting to pass a bill that would give him amnesty. For International Desk, W…
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Yesterday, the New Zealand Herald released their latest “Mood of the Boardroom” survey results, based on the responses from 150 senior business leaders. And earlier this month, the Minister for Universities, Dr Shane Reti, announced a series of reforms for tertiary education. For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden asked Sha…
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For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about the results of the New Zealand Herald’s mood of the boardroom survey, and the University reforms announced by the Government earlier this month. For International Desk, they also spoke to Dr Marieke Riethof, Senior Lecturer in Latin American Politics at th…
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Last week at St Matthew’s in the city, the community alliance Te Ohu Whakawhaungna organised a housing and wages Mayoral Forum attended by nearly 300 people. This forum was centered on asking leading mayoral candidates about their plans to deliver public and affordable housing in the city, tackle homelessness and deliver a living wage for all those…
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Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning committee met yesterday to vote on a new plan that would zone the city for two million homes, primarily around train stations and rapid bus routes. This plan is a response to legislation put forward by housing minister Chris Bishop which requires councils across the country to zone for higher density housing. …
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Amid the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, a growing number of nations, including Western allies such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and France, have announced their recognition of a Palestinian state. These moves have intensified pressure on New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, to follow suit. But with Israel’s war on Gaza now…
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Last week ABC, who is owned by Disney, announced that American Late Night Host Jimmy Kimmel was to be suspended indefinitely after pressure from the FCC and President Donald Trump’s administration, over comments he made related to the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Yesterday, Disney announced that Kimmel would be re-instated, and would …
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A new study led by the University of Otago has found that, each year, firearms injuries are costing the New Zealand hospital system an average of $1.48 million and costing the country a further $321 million in years of life lost. The researchers investigated firearms-related hospitalisations and deaths from assaults, accidents and suicide between t…
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For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March about the government’s changes to sick leave laws with their planned overhaul of the Holidays Act 2003, as well as Environment Canterbury’s decision to carry a motion declaring a nitrate emergency and the responses to the Greens petition calling on te reo Māori names…
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Can we ever truly feel safe if we don’t know where we came from? Episode Summary: In this deeply emotional episode of Family Twist, we welcome Bryan Post, world-renowned therapist, author, and adoptee, for a conversation that feels more like a healing session than an interview. Bryan speaks directly to the heart of what many adoptees feel but strug…
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We're back with another "I'm pregnant, now what?" series topic. Today we discuss beauty products and treatments. Are you enjoying this series? Drop us a review, comment or DM on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast. You may also be interested in: EP61: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 2: Nausea, medications, nutrition, exercise, weight & cats(!) EP55: I'm pre…
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Inside The Conceive Abroad Course: Your Step-by-Step Plan for IVF Abroad Shownotes: Thinking about going abroad for fertility treatment but don’t know where to start? Maybe you are undecided about going abroad and want more knowledge to make the right decision? Or maybe you have decided but want to do things properly, make informed decisions and to…
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Warning: Discussions of birth trauma during parts of this episode In this heartfelt episode of the Paths to Parenthub Podcast, Becvky and Hayley are joined by Akua, who openly shares her family building story as a mum through surrogacy and sperm donation with her husband. Akua talks candidly about the many challenges she and her husband faced along…
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#302 Welcome back to Love and Guts! In this episode, Dan Sipple returns for a deep dive into the intertwined worlds of gut health and hormonal balance. Dan, a naturopath, nutritionist, and herbalist, brings over his expertise to discuss the impact of hormonal changes during perimenopause and andropause on gut motility, permeability, and microbial d…
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What happens when a DNA test flips your world upside down and you decide to make a comedy about it? Actor, writer, and producer Lisa Brenner joins Corey and Kendall to talk about her new film One Big Happy Family, opening in AMC Theatres on October 3, 2025. Inspired by her own discovery at age 40 that the dad who raised her wasn’t her biological fa…
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Lessons I’ve Learned (and Wish I Knew) Before Having Fertility Treatment Abroad Show Notes: If you’re considering IVF or fertility treatment abroad, you might be feeling excited about the possibilities - but also overwhelmed by all the unknowns. I get it, because I’ve been there myself. In this episode, I’m sharing the key lessons I’ve learned thro…
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This is the rescued first conversation with author Shirley Muñoz Newsom, whose memoir The Little Dark One: A True Story of Switched at Birth chronicles discovering—at age 43—that she was switched at birth. She grew up in Gillette, Wyoming, knowing she didn’t fit, searching through library microfiche long before Google, and navigating an emotionally…
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Happy Tuesday! Today we welcome Alexa and Kevin to our show to speak about their 6 year fertility journey. Alexa is a former professional violinist who now teaches Pilates. Kevin is an accomplished composer of classical music, whose works have been played and broadcast around the world. He is also an aspiring writer. They have welcomed a baby boy t…
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Thinking about going abroad for IVF or fertility treatment but feeling completely overwhelmed about where to even begin? Or maybe you are feeling OK but understand you don't know what you don't know and want to ensure you are doing things safely, confidently, calmly in order to get the best results? You’re not alone and can quickly get stuck in a m…
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In this special episode of the Paths to Parenthub Podcast, Becky and Hayley are joined by not one, but two leading specialists in donor conception. We welcome Anest Mathias, solicitor and legal expert at TV Edwards, and Mr. James Nicolopoulos, consultant gynaecologist at The Lister Clinic, to explore a topic that is often less talked about: using a…
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In this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Mary, adoptive mom to previous guest Chris Martin. If you haven’t already, we recommend listening to Chris’ two episodes first — his story as an adoptee lays the groundwork for the conversation you’re about to hear with his mom. Mary opens up about the unexpected beginnings of Chris’ …
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The truth about Unexplained Infertility: Why it happens and what you should do about it. Being told you have “unexplained infertility” can feel like hitting a brick wall. How can everything look appear 'normal' yet you’re still not getting pregnant? In this episode, we break down what unexplained infertility really means, why it happens, and most i…
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In this bonus episode of the Paths to Parenthub Podcast, Becky and Hayley are back to share something very special – the return of their much-loved in-person event: Donor Conception: Connecting Through Conversations. Now in its 4th year running, this sold-out every time event is designed for: Those considering donor conception Anyone currently tryi…
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On today's episode we welcome Tom and Alexie to our show. Many of you know Alexie very well from her very popular Instagram account @wearethereillys (formerly @epicquest4babyreilly) and you may feel like you already know their journey so well, but we're going to get in depth about it. We speak about their 6 year fertility journey, the various clini…
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In this popular encore episode Emma explores if fertility testing and/or abroad could be right for you. Download Emma's free checklist for more help to decide if fertility testing and/or treatment abroad could be right for you. www.yourivfabroad.co.uk/whoisivfabroadfor Want to learn more about going abroad for fertility treatment? Watch this free m…
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In this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall get raw, real, and a little ranty. It’s part group therapy, part comedy roast, and all about the phrases adoptees hear over and over again that range from paper-cut stings to sledgehammer blows. From “You’re so lucky your parents chose you” to “Do you know your real parents?”—they unpack why these …
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When you think about the cost of fertility treatment, you probably picture the price on the clinic’s website. But here’s the truth - that figure is just the beginning. In this short solo episode, I break down the three biggest 'hidden costs' of fertility treatment in the UK that most people don’t discover until they’re already in the thick of it: F…
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In this candid conversation, Corey and Kendall tackle one of the most painful realities in the adoptee and DNA surprise world — reaching out to a biological parent and getting… nothing in return. Ghosting the Ghost Parent Kendall opens up about his own experience with his birth mother: the initial reply that offered hope, the “I need time to proces…
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Welcome back superhumans! We are so glad that you're joining us today for another episode of My Fertility podcast. The topic for this episode has been very wildly requested. We're going to talk about Frozen embryo transfers, otherwise known as FETs. If you're interested in learning about fresh embryo transfers, please refer back to EP67: Fresh embr…
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The Truth About IVF Success Rates: What Clinics Don’t Tell You Are you comparing IVF clinics by their success rates? You’re not alone - but relying too heavily on these numbers can be a big mistake. In this short but important episode, I break down why IVF success rates might not be the reliable decision-making tool they appear to be. From cherry-p…
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In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, Becky is joined by actor, celebrant, and motivational speaker Cerith Jones, who shares his and his wife’s ongoing journey to parenthood using donor sperm. After 18 years on stage and screen (with roles in Eastenders, Wolfblood, Hollyoaks and more), Cerith is now telling a different kind of story - h…
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In this heartfelt follow-up to one of our earliest episodes ("The Man Weekend"), Kendall shares stories from a recent rustic getaway with members of his birth family at their long-held property in northern New Hampshire. It’s a full-circle moment—spending time around the campfire with his brother, uncle, cousins, and nephews, deepening bonds with p…
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In this popular encore re-release episode from 18th March 2024 Emma talks to you about why choosing a fertility clinic mainly based on geographical location for ease, may not end up being the easy option. Tune in and listen to this popular episode! Want to learn more about going abroad for fertility treatment? Watch this free masterclass: yourivfab…
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#301 Dr Brad Leech is a PhD Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist, renowned for his expertise in addressing chronic autoimmune conditions and complex gastrointestinal disorders. He provides complete and personalised care to his patients using functional nutrition, integrative medicine and holistic wellness. After entering the profession in 2008, Brad…
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In Part 2 of our conversation with author and advocate J. Steven Osborne, we explore what happens after the shock of a DNA discovery, when the dust starts to settle, and you're left piecing together not just your origin story, but your identity. Steven opens up about the emotional toll of learning that Jack Osborne, the man who raised him and loved…
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Let's talk about fresh embryo transfers (ET), of course, a key step in many fertility journeys: how they work and what you can expect, timelines, the science behind them, the pros, the cons, and the challenges that come with fresh embryo transfers. Now, if you are interested in hearing about frozen embryo transfer (FET) – stay tuned for a series on…
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In this popular encore re-release episode from September 12th 2022 Emma shares the 5 things she wishes she had known before having fertility treatment abroad so that you can be prepared. Want to learn more about going abroad for fertility treatment? Watch this free masterclass: yourivfabroad.co.uk/freemasterclass FREE 15 minute video call - ready t…
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In this powerful episode of Season 3, Becky and Hayley are joined by Alexa, a Canadian based mum whose journey to parenthood through known egg donation is full of unexpected twists, turns and emotional complexity. Alexa shares her experience of navigating fertility treatment with honesty, offering a window into the emotional and practical realities…
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#300 Today’s guest is Dr. Andrea McBeth, a trailblazer in the world of microbiome therapeutics and the founder and CEO of Thaena — a company pioneering human-derived postbiotic solutions to support gut and whole-body health. Andrea holds a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry with a focus on molecular biology from the University of San Diego, and earned her …
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J. Steven Osborne believed he knew where he came from until an ancestry DNA test turned his world upside down. What started in 2021 as a casual curiosity for Native American heritage ended with a jaw-dropping response: a first cousin in Prince Edward Island. And his father? Not who he thought. Join Corey as Steven recounts the powerful, painful, an…
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In this popular encore re-release episode from May 16th 2022 Emma looks at one of the reasons why people consider and then have fertility testing and/ or treatment abroad - costs in more detail. A must listen episode if you haven't already heard it! Want to learn more about going abroad for fertility treatment? Watch this free masterclass: yourivfa…
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Author, adoptee, and fierce truth-teller Jean Widner returns to Family Twist—and this time, she’s holding a finished book in her hands. In this emotionally raw and intellectually rich conversation, Corey sits down with Jean to talk about the release of her long-anticipated book, The Adoption Paradox, and the deeply personal story behind it. What be…
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Today we welcome Jessica Chalk, Founder of myStoria to our show.  Jessica speaks to us openly about her 6 year fertility journey and how her experience led her to where she is today. She founded the myStoria to give patients the support, knowledge and tools to take charge of their fertility – transforming their journey into a patient-centered and e…
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In this encore episode from December 2022 Emma answers some of her most commonly asked questions about going abroad for fertility treatment to help you to decide if this could be the right option (or not) for you. This is one of the podcast's most downloaded episodes, so a must listen if you haven't heard this one already. Want to learn more about …
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Welcome to Season 3 of The Paths to Parenthub Podcast, where we’re diving deeper into the world of donor conception, blending powerful lived experiences with vital legal insight. In this first episode, Becky and Hayley speak with Cristina, a mum who shares her moving journey to parenthood through egg donation as part of a mum-dad family. Cristina o…
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In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Chris, the emotional stakes deepen. Chris takes us through the winding road of reconnection with his birth father—once lost to addiction and incarceration—and how a long-awaited letter cracked the door open to forgiveness and healing. We also explore the life-changing moment Chris met his half-brother fro…
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Clinic Matching Tools vs. Human Expertise: What’s the Difference? Have you ever filled out one of those online clinic-matching tools, hoping it would tell you exactly where to go for fertility treatment — only to feel more confused or unsure? In this short and powerful solo episode, I’m breaking down why those tools often don’t work the way you thi…
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Chris’s story may not begin with a shocking discovery but it’s no less extraordinary. In this episode, Kendall and Corey sit down with Chris to explore a rare but deeply moving example of an open adoption that worked exactly as intended. Chris has known his birth parents for his entire life, and his adoptive parents invited his birth family in from…
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