This podcast presents an in-depth exploration of fertility concerns and inquiries straight from those undergoing fertility treatment. Standing apart from the usual information found online, we dive headfirst into the real science and comprehensive research behind these challenges. Amidst all this, we never forget to honor our cherished tradition - celebrating the simple joys of Taco Tuesday!
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This is Infertility is a bi-weekly podcast where we fuse narrative storytelling with experience and science to give you a new perspective on what it's really like to go through a family building journey. Each episode dives into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens carried by those who experience infertility on their path to parenthood. Be it IVF, IUI, egg freezing, surrogacy, adoption, etc., the path is never the same and it can be long, painful, and lonely. It's our mission to giv ...
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Building a family can be a complicated, messy, lonely, and sometimes heartbreaking process, but you don't have to navigate this challenging journey alone. Join the AllPaths Family Building community as we talk with people who are currently trying to grow their family, those whose family building journey has come to an end, and experts in the fertility and family building space. Together we'll: *Hear family stories, providing real-life perspectives that highlight the many different paths a fa ...
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Deep dive into reproduction and fertility treatment by LIFE by Dr. Pat Clinic and Dr. Patsama Vichinsartvichai
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Egg Meets Sperm: Because Fertility Takes Two. Attention: Women and couples in their 30s & 40s, CEOs, high-achieving badasses. If you're struggling to conceive, there is likely a reason. On Egg Meets Sperm, Dr. Aumatma interviews leading experts in fertility & wellness to help you on your journey to parenthood. Starting Season 3: Dr. Aumatma will also offer a short, informative masterclass. If you want to get answers to your burning questions, send them here: https://www.speakpipe.com/EggMeet ...
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Everyday Infertility is a podcast devoted to helping navigate through everyday infertility. Everyday Infertility aims to share the ups and downs of all different fertility journeys. Whether you are beginning to try and conceive, walking in your own infertility journey, or supporting a loved one - this podcast is for you. Topics/interviews will include: Trying to conceive (TTC), fertility treatments (fertility medicine, IUI, IVF, etc.), fertility diagnosis's, coping with infertility, and more.
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I am an infertility survivor—the kind you never hope to become: childless. After enduring multiple rounds of IUI and IVF at some of the leading fertility centers, I was advised to discontinue treatment. When my fertility journey ended, I was offered no resources to help me navigate the reality of an unexpected childless life. I was left asking: So now what? In the years that followed, I tried to convince myself I'd be OK, but I wasn't. I felt shattered, alone, and failed—not just by the proc ...
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The Waiting Well - Infertility, Faith-based Encouragement, Trying to Conceive, Fertility
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Are you constantly asking God, why me? Why am I not getting pregnant? Why am I going through infertility? Are you scouring the internet for answers for how to navigate infertility and trying to conceive as a Christian? Are you looking for faith-based support on your fertility journey because no one in your circle really knows what you’re going through? Do you wish you could be at peace with God, your story, and learn to see the goodness of God in your waiting season? In this podcast, you wil ...
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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or Adoption
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You always imagined becoming a mom someday, but what if someday doesn’t look the way you expected? Maybe you're considering solo motherhood, wondering if having a baby on your own is really possible. Maybe you know you want to be a mom, but the clock is ticking, you’re single and aren’t sure what to do next. Perhaps you’re already on the path: researching sperm donors, weighing IVF or adoption, or navigating pregnancy without a partner. Wherever you are in your journey, The Single Greatest C ...
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Beat Infertility is a twice weekly podcast where we get real about infertility, empower you to take back control, and provide you with hope for the future. On Mondays, we feature interviews with infertility warriors. On Fridays, we feature interviews with experts. We cover the whole range of infertility diagnoses, including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve / premature ovarian failure, luteal phase defects, male factor infertility, multiple/recurrent ...
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Does your current weight affect your fertility? What is 'BMI' and how does that affect your chances of conception? What are actions that can be taken to get into shape before trying to conceive? Listen as Shady Grove Fertility Center physicians Dr. Melissa Esposito and Dr. Jeanne O'Brien discuss these and other related items to this interesting topic.
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A podcast by and for queer and gender diverse folk going through IVF/IUI. Laugh, cry and sigh with us as we make our credit card families.
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Fertility questions? We've got answers. Expert reproductive endocrinologists share experience, as well as provide stories from patients along their fertility journey. Listen to in-depth discussions of varied infertility topics, including PCOS, environmental dangers to fertility, IVF and IUI, and even how to have sex to get pregnant. Oh baby! We are just getting started. And a disclaimer, because you never know...the information presented here is not intended for diagnosis or treatment, but r ...
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Infertility & TTC For Christian Women | Fertility, Conception, Trust In God, Ovulation Symptoms, Positive Pregnancy Test
Lyndell Renae | BNurs | Natural Fertility Educator | Christian Fertility Coach | Infertility Mentor | Biblical Fertility Guidance |
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Are you trying to conceive, doing everything you can, hoping this month might finally be the one with the positive pregnancy test, while quietly wondering if life can still feel meaningful if motherhood doesn’t happen the way you dreamed? Do you ever ask, “Will I still have purpose? Will my life still be whole?” Maybe you’re caught between letting go and letting God while tracking ovulation symptoms and doing everything you can to become a mother. But you’re bone weary, and the questions, th ...
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Fearless Infertility is the podcast for women struggling as they deal with the mental anguish of infertility. Join Jenica Parcell, your host and now mom of twin miracle babies, as she shares the exact tools, strategies, and resources she used to take back control over her mind and find joy during her experience with infertility. This podcast is designed to help you understand your mind and how you are in control of your infertility experience. I know! It might sound out of reach but I PROMIS ...
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This podcast is a no holds barred account of the highs and lows experienced during the emotional rollercoaster to pregnancy and parenthood. Romana and Ewan have been trying to conceive since 2016. In the quest for a baby they have laughed and they have cried but most importantly they've learnt a crazy amount about the world of Infertility and IVF. Join them on their fertility journey as they wait for their elusive BFP. As well as sharing tips and tricks to help you stay sane they also chat t ...
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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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A podcast featuring conversations with immunologists from around the globe. Brought to by STEMCELL Technologies.
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Welcome to SpermCast, with actor, writer, and comedian Molly Hawkey. She wants a baby. The only problem is she's 40, single, and not exactly ready for motherhood. So she's on a quest - a quest for a sperm donor, and a quest for some personal growth. Each week you'll hear interviews with potential donors, but she'll also seek guidance from the pros: doctors, financial advisors, tarot card readers...whatever it takes. By the end of this series, if all goes according to plan, she'll find her do ...
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Welcome to "Real Fertility Talk," the podcast where we dive deep into the heartfelt and often complex journey to parenthood. Whether you’re facing infertility, exploring surrogacy, considering egg donation, or simply seeking guidance on your reproductive health, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Join us as we share real stories from people just like you—stories of struggle, hope, and resilience. We’ll feature expert interviews with doctors, counselors, and fertility specialist ...
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Welcome to Proud Conception, a podcast that explores the diverse parenthood journeys of LGBTQ+ families in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Each episode dives into real stories of parenthood, focusing on the lived experiences of queer parents as they navigate the path to building their families. Keep listening for the expert interviews where we hear from the people supporting these paths to parenthood. This podcast is about giving voice to the many ways LGBTQ+ families come to be and creating a world ...
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Listen to the latest informational podcasts from RSC New Jersey fertility experts Dr. William Ziegler, Dr. Alan Martinez, and Dr. Virginia Mensah.
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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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Welcome to The Path to Motherhood Podcast. I’m your host Sarah Brandell, an infertility and pregnancy loss mindset coach, wife, and a rainbow baby mama on a mission to help you manage your mind and emotions around the infertility rollercoaster. I know where you are because I’ve been there. I have been through the long journey to motherhood, the waiting, the fertility appointments, the testing, the unanswered questions, the medications, the shots and I am ready to help. Whether you are just g ...
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Choosing the perfect IVF doctor is a significant decision that can significantly impact your chances of starting or expanding your family. You can find your ideal match by understanding your needs, researching clinics, seeking recommendations, evaluating expertise, assessing communication and support, considering success rates, and evaluating financial aspects.
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Fertility & Wholeness with Arianna /Optimize Fertility: Boost Your Pregnancy Chances, Stress-Free, Holistic Wellness
Arianna B. FertilityCare Practitioner, Wholeness & Relationship Coach.
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The go to podcast for women who want Maximize their fertility, understand reproductive health while maintaining emotional wellness. Are you tired of the phrase just relax and it will happen? Do you feel like your fertility clock keeps ticking and you are running out time? Do you feel stuck, don’t know where to begin when it comes to fertility ? Are you seeking answers as to why you are not getting pregnant? Do you experience fear and discouragement when conventional approaches are not the an ...
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Based on the comedic platform @BigKidProblems all about navigating adulthood and the life transitions that come with it. Each week, we’ll take a funny yet informative look at a specific struggle facing 20-30 somethings today with a rotating cast of experts, personalities, and celebrity guests. From money & budgeting, love & relationships, career & hustling, hangovers, health & wellness, and just general #adulting lessons, this show will give you tools and resources to survive the real world ...
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Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding your fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception opens the doors to what it really means to build a family. Hosted by Amber Izzo, IVF patient, advocate, and campaigner, each week, we talk to people who have lived it, and the people who make it happen. New episodes released every Tuesday! Thanks for listening. Follow us @gaiafamilyofficial. www.g ...
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Hi! My name is Brandy Breth. I'm the founder of Delivery Diaries, a multi-platform content company dedicated to sharing our prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences whether through IVF, surrogacy adoption, home birth or cesarean. So, if you're thinking of having a baby, already have children or just want to be the most supportive auntie ever - join the conversation! Together with my dear friend and co-host, Flo Speakman, we're here at Delivery Diaries: The Podcast to be curious, connect, ...
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The Motherhood Reimagined Podcast, hosted by Sarah Kowalski, celebrates all paths to motherhood. Whether you're contemplating whether to become a single mother by choice, still trying to conceive, or already raising kids, this is the place to be to hear from single moms by choice who didn't follow the rules as they share the heartache and joys of their paths. Each week we interview a choice mom about her journey, or an expert on fertility, donor conception, sperm donation, adoption and more. ...
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7 | Should You Tell People About Your Fertility Struggles - Or Keep It Private?
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Do you feel unsure about who to tell, what to share, or whether to stay quiet when it comes to your fertility journey? Between well-meaning questions, church conversations, family expectations, and online spaces that feel both supportive and exposing, deciding whether to speak up or stay private can feel surprisingly heavy when you are navigating f…
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Replay: Embryo Glue — Should You Use It? (New Evidence Next Week)
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Send us a text This is a replay of our 2023 episode on embryo glue. The discussion reflects the evidence available at that time. A lot has changed since this episode was first released. Listen again — because next week we’ll be back with a brand-new episode covering newer data and updated evidence you won’t want to miss. ---------------------------…
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Rep. Bartley’s Journey: Supporting the ‘Family That Is Vermont’
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In this first episode of 2026, we talk with Vermont State Representative Ashley Bartley, 2025 AllPaths Advocacy Award winner, about her intertwined journey of family building and political service. Ashley, a fourth-generation Vermonter, recounts her personal experience with pregnancy loss and how the desire to grow her family eventually led her to …
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87 | A Prayer for the Woman Ending the Year Still Waiting
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🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™ 🕊 Next Cohort Begins: January 18th If this episode touched something tender — if infertility has slowly begun to shape your thoughts, your faith, or the way you see your future — I want you to hear this clearly: You don’t have to keep carrying this season alone. The Waiting Well Framework™ is an …
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The Truth About the Pill: Hidden Side Effects, Fertility Damage & The ‘Pill Hangover’ No One Talks About
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This is one of the most important conversations happening in women’s health right now. For decades, hormonal birth control has been prescribed as the default solution for everything from acne to cramps — often without any explanation of long-term consequences. Today, we unpack the truth: how the pill affects your body, your hormones, your fertility…
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Expert Andy Leggat: Counselling queer folks using donated sperm, eggs or surrogacy to grow their families
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In our third expert episode, we sit down with Andy Leggat, a health psychologist at Fertility Associates, for a focused conversation about counselling for LGBTQ+ people using donated sperm, eggs, embryos or surrogacy via a fertility clinic to grow their families. We talk about what counselling is actually for in a fertility clinic context and why A…
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6 | 4 Things You Can Release in 2025 To Find Freedom in the Uncertainty
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Do you ever feel like you’re carrying more than you were meant to while trying to conceive? Timelines, expectations, perfectionism, and even putting your life on hold can quietly pile up, leaving you exhausted, discouraged, and questioning where God is in the waiting. In this episode, I talk honestly about four things to consider letting go of in 2…
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S8 E20 The Baby #2 Question -The Space Before Clarity
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This episode is a little different than usual. In this Season 8 finale of The Single Greatest Choice Podcast, I’m stepping out of my usual interview role to share a personal reflection on the question I’m asked more than any other: Will I have a second child as a single mother by choice? Rather than offering a clear answer, this episode is about th…
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YOUR Advocacy Journey: Demystifying the Process and Finding the Power in Your Story
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This episode serves as a comprehensive guide to demystifying the advocacy process for those who want to support family-building issues, but are nervous or don’t know where to start. Hosts Kate and Emily share their own early anxieties about testifying and understanding policy to reassure listeners that even seasoned advocates started with the same …
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Biological Age vs Chronological Age: The Hidden Fertility Factor No One Is Talking About
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We’ve been told for decades that fertility is all about age — but what if that’s only part of the story? In this deeply insightful and science-backed conversation, we uncover why biological age — not chronological age — may be the most important factor influencing fertility, egg quality, embryo development, and pregnancy outcomes. In this amazing e…
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In today's episode, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of This Is Infertility and to share what's ahead as the podcast evolves. This is not a goodbye, but a transition. One that allows us to continue telling meaningful stories while expanding into education and new conversations across 3 podcasts: fertility, women's health, and me…
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Childless After Infertility and Growing Older: Moving From Fear to Intention
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If you're childless after infertility and growing older feels unsettling, this episode invites you to move from fear to intention and imagine a future that feels grounded and meaningful. Childlessness after infertility and growing older can bring up fears you never expected to carry. When motherhood didn't happen, aging is often framed as something…
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S8E19 Biological Clock Anxiety & Fertility in Your 30s and 40s With Therapist Beth Gulotta
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It’s easy to feel “behind” when it seems like everyone around you is moving forward with partnerships, pregnancies, and families — and meanwhile you’re fielding questions from parents, watching friends’ announcements roll in, and quietly feeling the pressure of time. The biological clock conversation can feel loud, heavy, and incredibly anxiety-pro…
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Maya & Jen’s Journeys: From ‘One More Shot’ to Empowering Others
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In this episode of the AllPaths podcast, hosts Kate and Emily sit down with Maya and Jen, the founders of EM•POWER with Moxi, to explore their experiences with embryo donation. Maya, a psychotherapist and creator of the documentary One More Shot, shares her four-and-a-half-year struggle with infertility that, after multiple unsuccessful rounds of I…
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5 | Can You Trust God When Infertility Makes Christmas Feel Impossible?
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Do you feel like Christmas is impossible this year, or overwhelming just thinking about it? Between family gatherings, church events, and social media filled with pregnancy announcements and picture-perfect celebrations, it can feel like there is nowhere to rest when you are navigating infertility, fertility challenges, or grief over delayed concep…
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If this year has felt heavy, repetitive, or emotionally draining, it’s easy to wonder: What if next year looks exactly the same? In this episode, I’m helping you pause, reflect, and consider how next year could look different - without pressure, guilt, or unrealistic resolutions. Emma explores why patterns repeat, how fear and overwhelm can keep yo…
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Metabolic Health, Hormones & Fertility: Why “Doing Everything Right” Might Be Hurting Your Cycles
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So many women on a fertility journey are told to eat less, train harder, cut carbs, and push through. But what if those very strategies are the reason your hormones feel off, your cycles are irregular, or ovulation has quietly disappeared? In this powerful and validating conversation, we unpack the critical connection between metabolic health, fema…
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86 | 4 Steps to Finding God When He Feels Silent in Your Trying to Conceive / Infertility Journey
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When God feels silent during your trying-to-conceive journey, it’s easy to feel discouraged, confused, and spiritually exhausted. In this episode, Christian infertility coach Courtney Duinker shares four biblical steps to take when God feels quiet while trying to conceive. Rooted in Scripture and real-life experience, this episode helps women navig…
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When IVF Failed and Time Didn't Fix It: Healing the Loss of Motherhood
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When IVF Failed and Time Didn't Fix It: Healing the Loss of Motherhood You were told time would heal this. That if you just waited long enough, the pain of leaving IVF without a baby would soften. That eventually the anger, loneliness, and grief around the dream of motherhood would fade on their own. But if you're childless after infertility, you a…
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High-Level Mosaic Embryos: Rare Chances, Real Questions
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Send us a text What happens when an embryo never even makes it to the report? In this week’s episode of Taco About Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols tackles the complicated world of high-level mosaic embryos—the lesser-known, often misunderstood siblings of low-level mosaics. Learn why some labs label these embryos as “aneuploid,” why others report…
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S8 BONUS: A Conversation from Quiet the Clock with Beth Gulotta
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Today’s episode is something a little different. I’m sharing a bonus conversation that was recorded for another podcast, Quiet the Clock, created by psychotherapist Beth Gulotta. Because Beth’s work and mine overlap in such meaningful ways, we decided to release this interview on both of our feeds today. If you’re new to Quiet the Clock, it’s a dee…
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Ep. 121: “From Microbes to Metabolism” Featuring Dr. Jayne Danska
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Guest: Dr. Jayne Danska is a Senior Scientist, Genetics and Genome Biology at the Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute. She is also Associate Chief of Research, Faculty Development and Diversity, and Professor at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on the microbiome in type 1 diabetes. She discusses insights from longitudinal h…
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4 | How To Support Your Loved One Through Infertility (Without Making It Worse)
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Do you ever find yourself unsure how to support someone you love through infertility? You want to help, but one wrong word or awkward moment can leave you frozen, wondering if you’re making things worse. In this episode, we break that cycle of uncertainty. You’ll discover practical, Christ-centered ways to come alongside someone in the thick of inf…
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3 | Ovulation Confusion? 6 Key Things Every Woman Should Know About Her Fertility
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Ovulation can feel confusing, frustrating, and hard to read, especially when you’re trying to conceive.In this episode, we unpack everything you need to know in a clear, practical way. You’ll learn six key things about ovulation: how your cycle really works, what your body is telling you, how to track ovulation accurately, and the factors that can …
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2 | 5 Reasons Infertility Feels Harder for Christians
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If you’re a Christian struggling to conceive or navigating infertility, this episode will help you feel seen, understood, and reassured that you are not alone — and give you practical ways to hold onto truth and hope without letting infertility define you. Do you ever feel like infertility hits harder because you’re a Christian? You want to trust G…
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1 | Trying To Conceive When Faith Feels Heavier Than Expected - My Story
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If you’re trying to conceive and finding the experience heavier than you expected emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, this is for you. In this first episode, I share my personal infertility story. While your journey may look different from mine, many of the burdens are shared: the repeated hope and disappointment, the constant mental load, the …
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Karalyn’s Journey: YOU know when your family is complete.
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This episode features Karalyn Connolly, a longtime New Englander, parent of three, and professional in the fertility space. Over the course of the conversation, Karalyn recounts the unexpected challenge of facing unexplained secondary infertility after her first pregnancy was achieved easily. She describes the process as scary and isolating, leadin…
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What to Do If You Expected to Be Pregnant by Christmas… and You’re Not
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What to Do If You Expected to Be Pregnant by Christmas… and You’re Not Christmas can feel totally joyful for some, but for those trying to conceive, navigating IVF, or planning fertility treatment, it can also be a season of grief, stress, and emotional triggers. If you imagined being pregnant by now, December can bring reminders of hopes unfulfill…
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85 | What If I Choose Wrong? Discerning Fertility Decisions with God
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For the woman afraid of choosing wrong, this episode offers a faith-filled framework for discerning fertility decisions with God in the waiting. 🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™ 🕊 Next Cohort Begins: January 18th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility al…
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John: Two dads, familial egg donor, gestational surrogacy, congenital heart defect and navigating early parenthood without full legal rights
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This week on Proud Conception, we meet John, who alongside his husband Nick, embarked on a journey to fatherhood that required immense tenacity and resilience. After ruling out adoption and international options, their path took a beautiful turn when John’s sister offered to be their egg donor. With Nick providing the sperm, their son Emerson would…
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Preconception Health Secrets for a Stronger, Healthier Baby — Pediatrician Dr. Gator Explains!
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Preparing for pregnancy starts long before a positive test — and today, pediatrician Dr. Gator (Dr. Joel Warsh) reveals why the preconception period may be the most important window for your baby’s future health. In this powerful conversation, we explore how nutrition, toxins, lifestyle, stress, and resilience shape fertility, conception, and the l…
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As 2026 approaches, many hopeful parents are wondering what they can do now to set themselves up for a healthy, empowered, and informed path to pregnancy. In this episode, Dr. Ulker breaks down how to prepare for a new year of fertility goals—whether you're just getting started or ready to take the next step. We’ll explore simple lifestyle updates,…
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S8E18 Blocked Tubes, Donor Scarcity & Choosing Herself: Lakia Holmes's IVF Journey as a Single Black Woman
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The search for a sperm donor can be overwhelming for anyone, but for Black women, the lack of available Black donors adds a whole new layer of complexity. When Lakia Holmes—senior producer of Bleacher Report’s branded sports content, award-winning journalist, and now a single mom by choice—began exploring her fertility options at 37, she had no ide…
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When the Math Ain’t Mathing: How Too Many Mosaics Can Hurt Pregnancy Rates
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Send us a text In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down one of the most overlooked problems in modern fertility care: the hidden harm of overcalling mosaic embryos. We begin with a surprising math puzzle from a 2023 study by Dr. Jonah Bardos in Fertility & Sterility, where the lab reporting the highest euploid rate…
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Dr. Crawford’s Journey: "I'm a Physician, But I'm a Person First"
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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Natalie Crawford, a board-certified OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) specialist who practices in Austin, Texas, and who many will recognize as being one of the most well-known fertility doctors on social media. She has been active on social media for over a decade, hosting the As a Woman po…
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Awkward fertility questions and how to answer them
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The Awkward Fertility Questions You are not prepared for(And How to Answer Them) There is never a good time for these questions, but I feel during any celebratory time like Christmas it can feel more overwhelming when you're TTC or navigating IVF. And while everyone else is talking about food, gifts and plans… you’re bracing for the questions - the…
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Endometriosis & Fertility: The Truth Every Woman Needs to Hear | Full-Body Symptoms, Misdiagnosis & Real Solutions
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Endometriosis is finally being understood for what it truly is: a whole-body inflammatory, immune-dysregulating disease that affects far more than the pelvis—and far more than just your period. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by doctors, confused by contradictory information, or overwhelmed by your symptoms, this conversation is going to feel like so…
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84 | Smiling Through the Holidays While TTC Is Breaking Your Heart? 5 Hope Lessons from Simeon This Advent
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A short, powerful reminder from Simeon’s story that God is working even when you’re still waiting for a baby. 🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™ 🕊 Next Cohort Begins: January 18th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally fin…
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65 | The Stress Loop That Delays Your Fertile Window - And How to Break It
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Ever feel like your cycle tracking or fertile window keeps shifting even though you’re doing everything right? If your ovulation feels unpredictable, the symptoms, the discharge, the bloat, the pain, the timing, this episode is going to bring clarity. Today we’re breaking down the hidden stress loop that quietly delays your ovulation phase and thro…
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Trusting Your Decision to Remain Childless After Infertility
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When you are childless after infertility, the holiday season can feel like a spotlight you never asked for. Everyone has an opinion about your fertility decisions. Everyone has a suggestion about what you should have done. And somehow every gathering becomes an open invitation for people to ask about baby news, adoption, donor eggs, or why you stop…
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Are You ‘Cheating’ on Your Fertility Doctor by Getting a Second Opinion?
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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Amols tackles a question most patients are too embarrassed to ask out loud: Does getting a second opinion mean you’re cheating on your fertility doctor? Inspired by a real patient interaction, he breaks down why fertility care feels so personal, why patients often feel guilty seeking outside input, an…
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Ep. 120: “Empowering Immunity Against Cancer” Featuring Dr. Ana Anderson
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Guest: Dr. Ana Anderson is currently the Albert H. Coons Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, Senior Scientist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Institute Member of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and Core Faculty Member of the Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation. She talks about her research on immune regulati…
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This week on Proud Conception, we hear from Emily, an egg donor who felt called to action after stumbling across a Facebook post from a queer couple hoping to become parents. What began as a moment of curiosity quickly grew into a heartfelt commitment to support another whānau’s dream of having a child. In this kōrero, Emily shares the full arc of …
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Carrie’s Journey: Polypectomy, Peer Support, and Paying for IVF
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In this episode we welcome Carrie Van Steen, a parent through IVF and professional in the fertility field. Carrie details her personal family building journey, which began more than two decades ago and was not the straightforward path she had always envisioned. After initial testing failed to find issues, Carrie’s gut instinct prompted her to push …
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How to Access Affordable Fertility Medications, Supplements & HRT Privately (Wherever You Live)
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If you’re struggling to access the fertility medication, supplements, or HRT you’ve been prescribed—whether due to high costs or limited availability - this episode walks you through a safe, reliable way to get what you need privately. Or maybe you suspect (or know) you are in peri-menopause or menopause but you are not being taken seriously by med…
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Your Mouth Is Sabotaging Your Fertility?! Functional Dentist Reveals the Truth
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Most people think of dentistry as separate from fertility, pregnancy, hormones, gut health, or baby development — but today’s guest, Dr. Stacey, is here to show why the mouth may be the most important part of the entire body when it comes to conception, pregnancy, and your child’s long-term health. This conversation is from the summit I hosted a ye…
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Send us a text WHO 2025 Infertility Guideline — Key Takeaways Infertility = no pregnancy after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse. It affects 1 in 6 people worldwide, regardless of country income level. 🔹 Why this matters Infertility is a health and human rights issue. People deserve accurate information, access to diagnosis/treatment, an…
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S8E17 13 Years Into Solo Motherhood by Choice With a Known Sperm Donor With Elle
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Do you ever wonder what solo motherhood by choice looks like further down the line? I certainly do, and today's episode with a SMBC of a teen was a fascinating window into that world. Today’s guest, Elle, became a single mother by choice at 36, using a known sperm donor: someone she briefly dated years before. Today, her son is 13, and her story gi…
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Good Eggs Gone Bad: Why Perfect-Looking Eggs Still Fail
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Send us a text Why do eggs that look perfect on retrieval day sometimes lead to poor embryos, failed implantation, or no pregnancy at all? If your clinic once told you your eggs “look great,” only to later say the cycle failed due to an egg issue… you’re not alone. And no, your doctor didn’t lie to you. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesda…
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Egg Freezing Truths: The Fertility Conversation Women Aren’t Getting Soon Enough
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Today’s episode is one of the most eye-opening fertility conversations we’ve ever had — and honestly, it’s the one we wish every woman could hear in her 20s. This is not fear-based, not medical-jargon-heavy, and not judgmental. It’s a raw, honest, compassionate conversation about fertility preservation, egg freezing, AMH, ovarian reserve, and the r…
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