Best Fertility Matters At Work Podcasts (2025)

A few months ago we asked for your pregnancy questions for an episode with Laura & Dalton, and we got soooo many questions that we had to do a second episode. This time, with Steph! You asked: how are you feeling about work? Have you experienced “pregnancy brain”? Do you have a birth plan? Have you & Dalton been having sex!? And lots more… FOLLOW U…

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Finding Hope When Life Isn’t Okay and the Power of Micro Joys with Cyndie Spiegel 1:02:30

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In this episode, Cyndie Spiegel discusses finding hope when life isn’t okay and the power of microjoys. Cindy shares her personal journey through profound loss and illness, explaining how micro joys, the simple, everyday pleasures, helped her heal. She explores the difference between happiness and joy, the importance of presence and gratitude, and …

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How we feel about our bodies changing during pregnancy 32:53

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This week we answer one of your DMs about navigating your body changing during pregnancy. Sending love to anyone currently navigating this too <3 Plus! We loved this list of micro ways to practice feminism and we wanted to share it with y’all. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce - Taylor Swift on Reclaiming Her Masters, Wrap…

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211 - When POTS Flares Up + Perimenopause (Things That REALLY Matter) 48:17

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Summer heat, humidity, and hormone shifts can turn POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) into a perfect storm—especially for autistic women navigating perimenopause. In this episode of our Things That REALLY Matter series, Carole Jean Whittington and co-host Becca Lory Hector get real about living through POTS flare-ups and how they coll…

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The Science of Emotions: How Your Brain Predicts Your Feelings with Lisa Feldman Barrett 46:39

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In this episode, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett explains the science of emotions and how your brain predicts your feelings. She further explains that because emotions are made and not hardwired, this means we can change them by retraining our brains. Lisa also delves into the science of prediction, the body budget, and why taking care of your physical he…

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Revisiting Reproductive Researcher: Decoding the Science of Perinatal Mood Disorders 31:47

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When her own experience with a complicated pregnancy reignited an interest in medicine and science, Dr. Lauren Osborne left her career in publishing to pursue medical school. Now a reproductive psychiatrist, Dr. Osborne leads the way in researching the connection between immune system dysregulation, stress reactivity, and the role of allopregnanolo…

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AMAPCEO president, Dave Bulmer, talks to Jim @JimRichards1010 about how scrapping remote work could impact Ontario's public sector recruitment and retention. 11:01

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John Tory Jr. talks to Jim @JimRichards1010 about what's next following the Air Canada flight attendant strike. 10:40

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Getting a good night’s sleep - with sleep expert Elina Winell 29:07

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We know we need it…but how many of us are actually getting enough sleep? Turns out - not a lot! This week Laura speaks with sleep expert Elina Winell about the fundamentals of good sleep - how much of each stage we need, if we can really “catch up” on sleep, what’s worth putting into your sleep routine and what’s not, and the importance of calming …

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Be the Change You Want to See with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter 1:07:35

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In this episode, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter explores the importance of learning to be the change you want to see. She shares her journey as an immigrant and Black woman in a predominantly white suburb, discussing adaptability, leadership, and civic engagement. She reflects on raising her daughter, building inclusive communities, and the unique leadersh…

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What we’re doing to break our phone addictions 33:43

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Steph’s been on her phone more than she’d like but she has a plan to try and quit it! But we want to know from you - what have you done that’s actually worked!? Tell us on Instagram @kicpod. Plus! One of our team members had her AirPods turn up somewhere she wasn’t expecting, which inspired us to ask you…what’s your wild AirPods story? And! Laura f…

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How to Build a Family Culture That Brings You Closer and Makes You Stronger with Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro Rapport 55:00

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In this episode, Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro discuss how to build a family culture that brings you closer and makes you stronger. They are a brother and sister duo, educators and creators of the “Our Family Culture” system. Steven and Nancy discuss the importance of intentionally shaping family culture to support children’s emotional well-bein…

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210- Burnout, Masking & Emotional Suppression: The Hidden Load Autistic & AuDHD Women Carry 34:26

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Are you constantly showing up for others, but no one sees what it’s costing you? This episode is a powerful acknowledgment of the invisible exhaustion that autistic and AuDHD women often carry—emotionally, mentally, and physically. You’ll explore: 12 core truths about what’s really draining your energy How emotional suppression leads to burnout and…

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An honest sleep update with Steph & Dr Billy Garvey - KICBUMP 58:27

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It’s KICBUMP fave - Dr Billy Garvey! Billy is back this week to talk about our favourite topic…sleep. This time it’s a little different as Steph & Billy are both in the newborn phase with babies Billie and Heidi. In this episode, Billy and Steph both share what sleep is looking like in their homes right now, the things they’re proud of, and the thi…

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When Success Hides Suffering: Understanding High Functioning Depression with Dr. Judith Joseph 58:53

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In this episode, Dr. Judith Joseph explains what happens when success hides suffering, and the importance of understanding high-functioning depression. She explores why many people who look fine on the outside are quietly suffering on the inside with something we rarely talk about: anhedonia, the loss of joy, or the loss of ability to feel pleasure…

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“You’ve lost the plot” - how manosphere influencers try to discredit Laura 43:05

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This week Laura shares about the different ways that manosphere influencers have been attempting to discredit and diminish her online and the very long history of calling women “crazy”. And! What’s the wildest thing that’s happened to you in a job interview? We saw a TikTok comment from someone saying something not quite right in a job interview…wh…

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Conservative campaign manager Jenni Byrne won’t run the next campaign. Deb Hutton talks with Kory Teneycke - former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and now co-founder and CEO ... 10:52

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Why Ethics and Joy Belong Together with Peter Singer 45:43

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In this episode, Peter Singer explains why ethics and joy belong together. He offers a moral wake-up call as he shares his now-famous “drowning child” thought experiment: if we saw a child drowning right in front of us, we’d act without hesitation. So why do we so often fail to act when suffering is farther away?Peter challenges the idea that ethic…

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Canadians applying for Nexus cards can no longer choose the X gender marker. Deb Hutton talks with Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP 9:55

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Building an AI-Powered System to Improve Fertility Success 19:33

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh speaks with Dr. Zev Williams, Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia and Director of the Columbia University Fertility Center. Recently, Dr. Williams and a team of researchers and clinicians used artificial intelligence to develop a …

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Video of 9-year-old being bullied sparks an emotional conversation. Deb Hutton chats with psychologist Dr. Michele Foster of the Toronto Psychology and Wellness Group 8:52

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Want access to medications like Wegovy? It could be more complicated than you think. Deb Hutton talks with Joelle Walker- Executive Vice President of Public Affairs - Canadian Pharmacists Association ... 9:02

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A bombshell report on OceanGate is released after the Titan implosion. What new details have emerged? Deb Hutton talks with Arnie Gelbart - Producer of the documentary Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster ... 9:44

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How nutrition can impact fertility. Deb Hutton talks with Teresa Maiorano – Fertility Dietitian & Nutritionist 8:35

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A doctor who has worked in addiction treatment for decades weighs in on safe consumption sites. What does he think needs to change? Deb Hutton has an in-depth conversation with Dr. Mark Greenberg - Consulting ... 19:38

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Alcohol industry groups write a letter to Doug Ford, asking him to scrap the store-brand booze sales. Deb Hutton chats with Michelle Wasylyshen @mwasylyshen from @ONCraftWineries 9:32

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Hard work, Oxford, fertility & relevance - with Brooke Boney 56:15

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Brooke Boney is a proud Gamilaroi woman, journalist, presenter, and author. Last year Brooke resigned from her job hosting The Today Show to pursue a Master’s degree at Oxford University. This year Brooke published her first book ‘All of It: Notes on public life, private joy and everything in between’. Laura speaks with Brooke about all of it - har…

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The Path to Inexplicable Joy: How Self-Friendship Can Change Everything with Susan Piver 1:00:26

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In this episode, Susan Piver discusses the path to inexplicable joy and how self-friendship can change everything. She shares this powerful statement, “I can’t defeat my enemies, but I can strengthen my friends,” which offers a different kind of hope that shifts our focus from fighting battles we can’t win, to caring for the people and communities …

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How much would you pay to attend a wedding? 31:44

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One of the most common questions we get in the KICPOD DMs on Instagram is about weddings, so when we saw this article about the increasing costs of attending a wedding, we knew we had to talk about it. Plus we discuss how you can navigate when things are outside of your budget. Then Steph tests Laura’s knowledge of iconic Aussie TV shows and ads. H…

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Finding Meaning Through Caregiving, Loss, and Writing with Nickolas Butler 1:05:25

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In this episode, Nickolas Butler explores finding meaning through caregiving, loss, and writing. At just 20 years old, Nick became his father’s legal guardian after a sudden brain aneurysm — a role he held for 23 years. What began as a family emergency became a long, complex journey that shaped his identity, his values, and his voice as a novelist.…

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The @TPSBoard Chair @ShelleyCarroll and Toronto Police Chief @TPSMyronDemkiw joins Deb Hutton to take your questions about public safety 1:01:42

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E492: Rewriting the Rules of Midlife: How Alloy is Revolutionizing Menopause Care with Anne Fulenwider and Monica Molinaar 37:08

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 In this episode of the Ellevate Podcast: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of Business, host Anusha Harod-Paoletti sits down with Anne Fulenwider and Monica Molenaar, the powerhouse co-founders and co-CEOs of Alloy Women’s Health, for a candid and insightful conversation about the state of menopause care and the future …

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Ontario court overturns plan to remove Toronto bike lanes. Deb Hutton breaks this down with Brian Lilley @brianlilley Toronto Sun columnist 8:19

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Why women lawyers represent men accused of sexual crimes. Deb Hutton chats with Laura Metcalfe @laurametcalfe23 Criminal defence lawyer at Metcalfe Law, Board of Directors member for the Criminal Lawyers ... 7:57

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A member of the Newstalk 1010 family shares her personal story about navigating the medical system. Deb Hutton chats with @siomoCTV 8:00

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What’s it like to be a Nobel Peace Prize nominee? Deb Hutton chats with Dr. Irvin Studin @irvinstudin about his work on classrooms during COVID 9:31

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How Jamila Rizvi lives with a broken brain 54:16

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When Jamila was 31 she was diagnosed with craniopharyngioma - a rare brain tumour that would see Jamila undergo surgeries, radiation, scans, hospital stays and everything in between. Jamila has written about her experience of it all in the book ‘Broken Brains’ - which she co-authored with writer & podcaster Rosie Waterland who writes about her expe…

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How to Quiet the Inner Critic and Finally Get Unstuck with Michelle Chalfant 59:06

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In this episode, Michelle Chalfant explores how to quiet the inner critic and finally get unstuck. She has spent 25 years developing practical tools for working with what she calls the other wolf. Michelle explains why most of us are making decisions from the emotional age of about 13. And she’ll give you the exact process for transforming triggers…

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The story of Steph’s first Big O 30:37

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This week we read an article from The Cut about 8 women’s first orgasms and we LOVED it so we wanted to share it. Plus Steph shares the story of the first time she achieved a Big O. Then - Laura accidentally spent too much on a peach which inspired us to ask you - when have you gotten to the checkout and realised something was more expensive than y…

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209 - Subtle Trauma, People-Pleasing & Reclaiming Calm for Autistic Women 45:46

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In Episode 209 of our “Things That REALLY Matter” series on Beyond Chronic Burnout, Carole Jean Whittington and Becca Lory Hector dive deep into the often-overlooked world of subtle trauma—especially how it uniquely impacts autistic women. Together, they explore how lifelong patterns like people-pleasing, hyper-vigilance, emotional suppression, and…

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If you’re a landlord, you might have to post a RentSafe sign on your building if its violating property standards. @JoshMatlow joins Deb Hutton to talk about the new signage going into effect next year ... 9:34

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Deb is joined by @shelleycarroll Toronto City Councillor, for a preview of a special show coming up next Thursday along with Toronto Police Services Chief Demkiw 6:48

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Mark Carney says Israel is violating international law by denying humanitarian aid in Gaza. Deb unpacks this with Christian Leuprecht, professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College 10:25

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How do you talk to your kids about consent? Do we need to change how we go about this conversation? Deb chats with Dr. Nina Mafrici, Registered Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Toronto Psychology ... 10:50

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From Divorce to Discovery: Nature’s Wisdom for Life’s Transitions with Lyanda Haupt 1:05:29

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In this episode, Lyanda Haupt shares her journey from divorce to discovery and nature's wisdom for life's transitions. She challenges everything you might think you know about hope, about walking barefoot on the earth, and what it actually means to feed the good wolf. Discover the six hidden saboteurs that quietly derail your best intentions—like a…

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Hulk Hogan, the legendary professional wrestler, has died at age 71. Deb Hutton chats with Jimmy Korderas @jimmykorderas about his interactions with Hogan, and his legacy 10:15

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