Best Keri Croft Podcasts (2025)

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Ask Amy x The Keri Croft Show on Social Strategy, AI Sanity, and That $50M Wedding 20:58

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Send us a text You know it’s gonna be a good one when Amy Nelson is in the building—and this month’s Ask Amy is no exception. We dive into the chaos of summer mom life, building a business with limited time, how to actually create content that works and doesn’t suck up your soul, and why you don’t need to be an AI expert—you just need to know how t…

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Infertility, child loss and surrogacy advocate Keri Croft on 16 years of infertility, her two earthside babies, losing three girls, and finding her dream surrogate 42:07

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Meet Keri Croft, an infertility, child loss and surrogacy advocate who went through 16 years of infertility. On today's ep, Keri tells Ali all about her family building journey, which includes having her son, and also the devastating loss of her first girl, Angel, who was missing part of her cerebellum. "It was a horrible, horrible decision to have…

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Finding Confidence After Rejection and Betrayal with Danielle McKinley | Capture Your Confidence + Magic's in the Mess Collab Part 2 20:12

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We’re switching things up (again) today with a very special crossover episode! This episode originally aired on Danielle McKinley’s podcast, Magic's In The Mess, and we knew it needed a spot here on Capture Your Confidence too. This is an unfiltered, heartfelt conversation about friendship, failure, resilience, and the confidence that grows through…

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MiNDSET, Ketamine & The Future of Mental Health 51:20

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Send us a text Let’s talk about ketamine—and not the kind of convo you’d have at a college party. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Dr. David Caldwell and Dr. Melissa Briggs-Phillips of Mindset Integrative Ketamine Care for one of the most powerful, personal, and mind-expanding conversations we’ve ever had on this show. Together, they’re pion…

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Hopeful Mama Foundation Founder Emily Patel on How She's Bringing Books about ART, IVF and more into Public and School Libraries 14:36

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It's World IVF Day! Today, Ali is talking to her friend and former Infertile AF guest, Emily Patel, about The Hopeful Families Collection, Emily's new initiative to bring books into public and school libraries to celebrate the many ways families are created, including assisted reproductive technology (ART), adoption, surrogacy, and donor conception…

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What's New and Innovative in Sperm Donation, with Dylan Morgan of Cascade Cryobank, a forward-thinking sperm bank 18:57

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On this expert minisode, Dylan Morgan of Cascade Cryobank, a sperm bank based in Washington, talks about innovations and recent happenings in the world of sperm donation. Cascade Cryobank was founded in response to the need for safe, high-quality donor sperm that has emerged in recent years. Their mission is to recruit outstanding donors and to pro…

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The Confidence to Rewrite Your Money Story with Danielle McKinley | Capture Your Confidence + Magic's in the Mess Collab Part 1 19:22

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Ever find yourself wondering how to untangle your worth from your work? This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Danielle McKinley, entrepreneur, money mentor, and confidence coach. Danielle gets real about her journey — from tying her self-worth to business success to breaking free and finding alignment with her core values. In this candid conversatio…

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Benji from Yellowbird Foodshed on Conscious Food, Big Energy & the Truth About Grocery Stores 58:06

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Send us a text What do you get when you mix a rebellious heart, a deep-rooted love for real food, and a personality bigger than life itself? You get Benji—and if you don’t know him yet, buckle up. In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Yellowbird Food Shed, a man on a mission to radically rethink the way we eat. From slinging chickens out …

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The Truth About Building a Business on Instagram (And Why I Launched the B-Lab) 16:27

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Send us a text If Instagram disappeared tomorrow… would your business? This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on something I’ve been building behind the scenes for over a year—the B-Lab. She’s finally here, and in true business-birthing fashion, she was a big baby. We’re talking: The messy magic of moving from ideation to execution Why social medi…

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The Confidence to Get Back Up with Kristen Cantrell | Capture Your Confidence + Moms In Real Estate Collab Part 2 18:00

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We’ve got something special for you today! This episode is a conversation we had as guests on Kristen Cantrell’s Moms in Real Estate podcast, and we knew it was one our Capture Your Confidence listeners needed to hear, too. In this episode, we dive into how to navigate business pivots, build partnerships rooted in trust, and stay resilient when thi…

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Zach and Alexandra French on surviving breast cancer, navigating surrogacy and giving back via their nonprofit, The Surrogacy Foundation 57:40

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Today, Ali is talking to Zach and Alexandra French, the founders of the nonprofit organization The Surrogacy Foundation, whose mission "isn't just to raise funds, but to propel surrogacy into the mainstream." Zach and Alexandra share their entire family building story, from how they met and got together to having their first child without Assisted …

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Suraj on Building RTRX, Leading with Heart & Sparking Big Change 55:56

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Send us a text RTRX 2025 Is Coming—and So Is a New Era of Leadership, Wellness & (Maybe) Love 💥 My guy Suraj is back—and not only is he looking more snatched than ever, he’s giving us the full inside scoop on RTRX 2025: the leadership experience that’s changing the way we grow as humans, business leaders, and communities. In this episode, we get in…

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Mastering the Pivot with Kristen Cantrell | Capture Your Confidence + Moms In Real Estate Collab Part 1 19:41

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Ever wonder how some women seem to effortlessly build thriving communities? This week, we sit down with Kristen Cantrell — founder of Hello Culture, a nationwide network for female entrepreneurs — to hear how she turned a local idea into a movement. Kristen shares her journey of pivoting through business challenges, franchising her brand, and leadi…

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We’re Throwing a Citywide Lemonade Stand to Raise $10K for Charity 19:59

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Send us a text Okay, so this might be the most ridiculous board meeting you’ve ever listened to—but it’s also the most fun I’ve had planning something in a long time. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Anthony and Kim—my co-conspirators for the Lemonade Stand Fundraiser taking over Columbus on Sunday, August 10th. The idea? A kid-run, adult-sup…

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Dr. Nirali Jain, RE at RMA, on the Importance of Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients 16:01

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Today, Ali is talking to Dr. Nirali Jain, a Reproductive Endocrinologist at RMA, about the importance of fertility preservation for cancer patients. "I do feel like the system failed us a little bit, and I tell all my patients when they come in for their first visit, your entire life, you learned how to not get pregnant, and you never thought you'd…

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Boyband Stacy on Turning Nostalgia Into a Career (Backstreet Boys, NSYNC & More) 29:37

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Send us a text Can You Really Build a Career Around Boy Bands? (Spoiler: Yes.) This week, I’m sitting down with Boyband Stacy—the ultimate fangirl turned full-blown entrepreneur. She went from dubbing VHS tapes of TRL in high school to managing an actual boy band. We get into: 🎤 The side hustle that started it all 🎤 Meeting her idols—and how she ke…

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Why You're Still Struggling with a Mindset You Thought You Mastered And Why That Doesn't Mean You're Doing It Wrong 15:39

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Think you’ve finally "mastered" your mindset—only to get triggered again in the same old ways? In this episode, we’re unpacking the myth of mindset mastery and why personal growth is less about reaching a final destination and more about choosing who you want to be—again and again. From repeating patterns to feeling frustrated by “regression,” we t…

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Endo, IVF, miscarriage, secondary infertility and pregnancy after loss with Fertility Coach Julia Midwinter 33:52

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On this episode, Ali talks to Julia Midwinter, a Fertility and Pregnancy Mindset Coach who supports women struggling to conceive or who are pregnant after IVF or miscarriage. Julia shares her own infertility journey, including her diagnosis of endometriosis, her five year journey to conceive her son through IVF, and her two miscarriages. She talks …

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Feeling Off Lately? Let’s Do a Life + Biz Audit Together 26:58

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Send us a text If you caught last week’s solocast, you already know—we’re in the season of building. And this week, we’re taking things one step further. Think of this episode as Part Two: a deeper dive into the mindset work behind the business and brand consulting offer I’ve quietly been building behind the scenes. It’s not quite ready for a full …

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Overcoming the Fear of Self-Promotion: Building Your Brand Without Feeling Salesy 19:49

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Struggling to talk about your work without feeling "salesy"? In this episode, we tackle the fear of self-promotion—especially for women who want to be seen as experts without sounding like they’re bragging. From reframing what it means to take up space to sharing your story in a way that feels authentic, this conversation offers a much-needed refra…

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How to Finally Start the Business You Can’t Stop Thinking About 23:13

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Send us a text You’ve got a business idea that won’t leave you alone—but every time you think about starting, the self-doubt creeps in. Sound familiar? In this solo episode, I’m talking directly to the version of you who knows you're meant for more—but feels stuck in place, overthinking the leap. Whether you’re in the daydream phase or obsessing ov…

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Fertility and Family Building for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents, with midwife and Pregnant Together Founder Marea Goodman 32:54

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Today, Ali is talking to Marea Goodman, licensed midwife, author, and founder of PregnantTogether, a virtual community supporting queer folks and solo parents from preconception through parenting. Marea co-authored the book, Baby Making for Everybody–Fertility and Family Building for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents, and today, they share their family build…

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Building a Business Outside of Your Comfort Zone with Ashley Landers 27:17

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What happens when a stay-at-home mom follows a wild idea? In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Landers—former teacher, mom of three, and now the owner of Oasis Face Bar Worthington Dublin. Ashley shares the unfiltered reality of starting over in a new city, shifting careers, and diving headfirst into business ownership without a roadmap. From p…

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Everything You Need to Know About Preserving Your Reproductive Tissues with Generations CryoVault Co-Founder Courtney Dennewitz 33:56

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It's another Expert Minisode! Did you know that when it comes to storing your reproductive tissue—including eggs, sperm, and embryos—you have a choice? Most clinics automatically store your tissues—or hand you off to their partner. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be that way. Today, Ali is talking to Courtney Dennewitz, Chief Operations Officer …

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Why Girls Are Losing Confidence: Dr. Lisa Hinkelman Explains What We Can Do 45:57

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Send us a text I’ve been "bossy" the moment I popped out of the womb. Loud. Confident. Opinionated. And I'm lucky. Because somewhere along the way, I realized—none of that was actually a bad thing. Being bold and self-assured shouldn’t be something we’re taught to tone down. It should be something we protect fiercely. That’s why this week’s episode…

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Confidently Communicating Your Needs in Friendships and Family 22:12

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Wish your family or friends just got it—without having to spell it out? In this episode, we dive into the tricky terrain of communicating needs and setting boundaries with the people closest to us. Whether it's asking for help at home, navigating tough conversations, or holding space for your mental health, we unpack the emotional and practical ski…

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From Ohio to Hollywood: Jeff Timmons on the Rise, the Grind, and the Glamour of 98 Degrees 45:58

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Send us a text I never thought my Bluffton, Ohio deli girl era would come full circle like this—but here we are. This week on The Keri Croft Show, I’m joined by the one-and-only Jeff Timmons. From his humble Ohio roots to global fame, Jeff shares what life in a boy band was really like: the mental toll, the money misconceptions, the pressure to kee…

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Surrogate Whitney and her husband, Geremi, on Family Building with ConceiveAbilities 32:25

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On today's episode, Ali talks to Whitney, a surrogate, and her husband, Geremi, about working with ConceiveAbilities, a leading egg donor and surrogacy agency. When people think about surrogacy, they often focus on the surrogate herself—but what about her partner? The truth is, a strong, supportive partner can make all the difference. Emotional str…

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Dr. Molly Quinn of HRC on Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 21:30

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Welcome back to another expert minisode! Today Ali is talking to Dr. Molly Quinn, is a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist with HRC Fertility. Dr, Quinn prioritizes direct communication with patients and will always make herself available to patients for any questions, and today, she is answering ALL the things about Recurrent Pre…

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The Cost of Control: Amber’s Story of Disordered Eating, Infertility & Coming Back to Herself 41:28

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Send us a text I’ve known Amber for a long time. She was an OG at SOS and back then I could sense something was off, but I didn’t know the full story. I didn’t know she was quietly fighting a battle with food, control, and over-exercise that was stealing so much more than just her energy—it was stealing her presence. Her joy. Her health. Her period…

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How Women Entrepreneurs Can Thrive with AI & Build Abundance | Ask Amy x The Keri Croft Show 48:20

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Send us a text Perfection won’t build your business. Full stop. On this episode of Ask Amy, Amy Nelson returns to tackle the biggest mindset blocks holding women back—and how to break through them with clarity, courage, and a little tech-savvy edge. Plus, we’re switching it up with TWO live call-ins! Real questions from real women navigating real p…

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Building your Inner Badass with Keri Croft 37:07

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Think confidence is something you’re either born with or not? Think again. In this week’s episode, we sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and powerhouse mom Keri Croft, who shares her journey from corporate sales director to fitness entrepreneur to founder of The Keri Croft Show. Keri gets real about the habits, mindset shifts, and personal system…

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Oyauma Garrison on the Fight Against Addiction at Maryhaven, Mental Health Crises, and Homelessness 55:12

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Send us a text From the moment Oyauma Garrison walked into the studio—I knew this conversation was going to be so goddamn special. As the CEO of Maryhaven—a premier nonprofit rehabilitation center in Central Ohio—Oyauma carries a story that’s deeply personal and incredibly powerful. We talked about everything: growing up in Baltimore during the cra…

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Emmy-nominated comedian and actress Riki Lindhome on Infertility, IVF, Adoption and Surrogacy 54:00

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Do not miss our celeb guest today! Ali is talking to the incredible Riki Lindome, a prolific, Emmy nominated comedian and actress from Knives Out; Wednesday; The Big Bang Theory; her musical duo, Garfunkel and Oates; and her one-woman show about her infertility journey, Dead Inside. Riki gets real with Ali about her family building journey, includi…

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Gaining Confidence as an Introvert in Social Situations 19:01

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Think introverts can’t be confident in social settings? Think again. In this episode, we explore the unique strengths introverts bring to the table—and how to thrive in social situations without pretending to be someone you’re not. From managing energy to mastering small talk, we’re unpacking practical strategies for showing up with authenticity an…

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Caitlin Trabert on Multiple Miscarriages, IVF Heartbreaks, Her Miracle Baby—And Being Pregnant Again 48:33

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Today, Ali sits down with her dear friend and Fertility Rally member, Caitlin Trabert, for a raw and powerful conversation about her long and deeply emotional path to parenthood. Caitlin opens up about the heartbreak of multiple pregnancies and subsequent losses, her husband's balanced translocation, and the toll of IVF—physically, emotionally, and…

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The Pursuit of Meaningful Entrepreneurship: Nate DeMars on Building a Business You Actually Love 34:53

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Send us a text The secret to success isn't about scaling at all costs—it's about still loving what you do 5, 10, 15 years in. In this episode, I sit down with Nate DeMars, the founder of Pursuit, a Columbus-based custom suit shop that started as a project in business school—and turned into a purpose-driven brand that suits people for life’s biggest…

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Confidence in the Pivot: Reinventing and Rebranding your Career Confidently 17:08

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Thinking of making a big pivot? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not behind. In this episode, we’re talking all about how to rebrand, reinvent, and reinspire your next move with confidence. We discuss why pivots feel scary, how to overcome the fear of judgment, and what it really takes to make your next chapter feel aligned and successful. Wh…

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How Zach Thompson Turned Anxiety Into a Mental Health Movement | The Scatter Joy Project 46:40

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Send us a text What if the sh*t you’ve been through is actually leading you to your purpose? On this episode, I sit down with Zach Thompson, founder of The Scatter Joy Project — a creative, nontraditional mental health nonprofit that’s helping people find affordable therapy, break through stigma, and connect to something deeper. Zach opens up about…

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"So Now What?" author Lana Manikowski on IUIs, IVF, and thriving as a Childless Not by Choice Advocate 48:29

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Today, Ali is talking to Lana Manikowski, a fellow Chicagoan, a certified life coach and the author of "So Now What?" -- a roadmap to help you create a life you love without the children you always dreamed about. Lana tells Ali about her years-long infertility journey, starting with an "unexplained infertility" diagnosis and 7 IUIs. Lana explains m…

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Why Betting on Yourself Is the Boldest Confidence Move with Erin Fehrenbach 37:07

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Ever wonder how a side hobby turns into a booming business with a warehouse, staff, and multiple spin-offs? In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Fehrenbach, founder of Young & Wild Balloon Co., who shares her incredible journey from stay-at-home mom to powerhouse entrepreneur. Erin opens up about building a thriving creative business during the pa…

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Surrogacy mama Libby Wicks on ectopic pregnancies, surrogacy and NewGen Families, the agency that helped her bring home a baby girl 56:02

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Today Ali is talking to Libby Wicks, a surrogacy mama who went through a five-plus year struggle to have her baby girl. Libby talks about her not one, but two ectopic pregnancies, her emergency tube removal, and being diagnosed (wrongly, she would find out much later) with Asherman's Syndrome. She also talks about IVF and how her infertility journe…

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Joe Apgar on Male Infertility, Open Adoption & Why Sperm Banks Need a Makeover 56:20

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Send us a text Joe Apgar wasn’t thinking about infertility at 21. He was just trying to survive cancer. But years later — in the middle of dating, adulting, and trying to figure out what his future might look like — the reality hit: cancer hadn’t just changed his body… it had rewritten his path to parenthood. In this episode, Joe shares what it’s l…

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Lana Manikowski on Redefining Purpose After Infertility & Creating a Life You Love Without Kids 45:01

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Send us a text What happens when the fertility journey ends and there’s no baby? Lana Manikowski lived that. Seven years of treatments, zero viable embryos — and a whole lot of silence from the people who were supposed to help her through it. In this episode, we talk about: → Grieving what could’ve been → Redefining purpose when motherhood isn’t pa…

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Skye & Jason on Surrogacy, Marriage, and the Power of Creating Family for Someone Else 49:41

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Send us a text What drives someone to carry another family’s baby? In this episode of our Infertility Series, I sit down with two of the most extraordinary humans I know — Skye and Jason — the couple who helped bring my daughter Kyle into the world through surrogacy. Skye opens up about what drew her to this path — a deep love for pregnancy and an …

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Infertility Series, EP-8: Simi, Melissa, and Molly on Pregnancy After 40, Egg Donation, and Loss 1:00:29

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Send us a text Motherhood doesn’t always follow the plan — and these three women are living proof. In this episode of our Infertility Series, Melissa, Molly, and Simi share raw, real stories about loss, resilience, egg donation, frozen embryo failure, pregnancy over 40, and building families against the odds. You’ll hear: 🧡 How Melissa naturally co…

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Jami Crist on Pregnancy Loss, Grief at Work & Finding Purpose After Heartbreak 47:35

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Send us a text Jami Crist has lived through the kind of heartbreak most people can’t imagine — and somehow, she’s turned it into her superpower. After four pregnancy losses — including a termination at 17 weeks, miscarriages, and a traumatic loss at home — Jami realized there was just a gapping hole when it came to pregnancy loss support. In this e…

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How to Get Your Partner On Board with Your Big Career Move | Ask Amy x The Keri Croft Show 19:49

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Send us a text Amy Nelson isn’t just an attorney and founder of The Riveter—she’s a force of nature. For years, she’s been in the ring with Amazon and the DOJ—and she’s winning. Oh, and did we mention she’s doing all this while raising four young daughters? Now, she’s bringing that same fire to our new monthly call-in show, Ask Amy. She’ll be answe…

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Learning to Say “Yes” and Take Opportunities Outside Your Comfort Zone 14:15

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Ever felt that nervous flutter in your stomach when a new opportunity comes up? This week, we are digging into what it means to say yes—especially when it feels scary but exciting at the same time. They share how to tell if a new opportunity aligns with your values, why we sometimes talk ourselves out of things we deeply want, and how to practicall…

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OBGYN Dr. Shepherd on Egg Donation, Surrogacy & What Really Makes You a Parent 33:50

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Send us a text What happens when your doctor becomes your fiercest advocate — and ultimately, your friend? In this episode, I sit down with my own OB/GYN, Dr. Kimberly Shepherd — a true BADASS woman who has single handily helped so many women like me along their infertility and pregnancy journeys. I open up publicly about choosing egg donation — a …