Best Tryingtoconceive Podcasts (2025)

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Coming soon from The Fertility Podcast 1:13

7d ago1:13

1:13

We couldn't stay quiet, so make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to find out what's coming on The Fertility Podcast.By NATCHAT PRODUCTIONS LTD

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I'll be happy when... featuring Kate Cocker 53:49

4M ago53:49

53:49

In the heartfelt final episode of this series—and the podcast—Kate hosts one last time, joined by fellow podcaster Kate Cocker, to explore happiness, positivity, and the emotional rollercoaster of the fertility journey. Do listen to the end as you'll also hear a message from Natalie, with a small ask about a survey we'd like you to complete. Togeth…

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IVF Add-ons featuring Dr Tim Child 30:29

5M ago30:29

30:29

In this episode, the penultimate episode that Kate is hosting, Kate is joined by Professor Tim Child. Tim is Associate Professor of Reproductive Medicine at the University of Oxford. He has published more than 100 research papers, and has brought new treatments and techniques to the UK, increasing both the success and safety of fertility treatment.…

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Archive episode - Connie Orbachm curator of IVF at 40 talks about Jean Purdy 27:04

5M ago27:04

27:04

Back to The Fertility Podcast archive for this episode to celebrate the release of the Netflix movie 'Joy' - Natalie has shared a conversation she had Connie Orbach about how she started her research to curate the British Science Museum's exhibition about the story of IVF. What was discussed: Connie herself admitted how she didn't realize how much …

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Archive episode - IVF at 40 with the HFEA and one of its inspectors who worked with Steptoe, Edwards and Jean Purdy 52:32

5M ago52:32

52:32

To celebrate the release on Netflix of the new film about IVF 'Joy' this is an old episode of The Fertility Podcast, which Natalie produced in celebration of Louise Brown's 40th Birthday and the fact that at that point in time, over 300,000 babies have been born through IVF treatment with more than 1 million cycles having taken place. TheHFEA asked…

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Stress & Fertility - with Dr Alice Domar 27:48

5M ago27:48

27:48

The Fertility Podcast is back with an all time favourite topic… stress! In this episode Kate is with Alice Domar to talk all about stress and how it affects your fertility. Stress and Fertility is a topic that is often asked by a lot of patients, and it is one that leaves people little answer to whether stress causes infertility. There is no questi…

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National Fertility Awareness week featuring Jane & Toni 32:31

6M ago32:31

32:31

Welcome to another episode of The Fertility Podcast! This week is a special week as it is National Fertility Awareness week. Joining Kate are two incredible women, Jane and Toni, who are here to talk all about fertility and their new book, What Every Woman Needs to Know About Fertility. This episode, Jane and Toni talk about what it is that they do…

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Tara and Henry - Swimmers Charity 26:54

6M ago26:54

26:54

Hello again! This episode Kate is joined by the founders of the Swimmers Charity, Tara and Henry. In this episode, Kate talks with the couple about how this charity is the first and only charity for male factor infertility. Started as a result of their own fertility journey, this charity aims to provide support for those going through infertility a…

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How to support a colleague dealing with Pregnancy or Baby Loss- F Word at Work Special 29:38

7M ago29:38

29:38

Hello, this is a little bit of a special episode as The Fertility Podcast is sharing The F Word at Work! We’re thrilled to have you here, and if this is your first time tuning in, we encourage you to explore our previous episodes. They feature thought-provoking discussions about why fertility and family-building topics should be a priority on workp…

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Living with PCOS featuring Alice 27:09

7M ago27:09

27:09

This week on The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by a patient of hers, Alice, to talk about PCOS and how to live with it. This episode is a refreshing topic as Kate and Alice chat about looking after you first and trying to conceive second. Alice, who has been trying to conceive for a while with her husband, came to Kate looking for a way to be a…

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What's next when your fertility journey comes to an end? Featuring Hazel Showell 27:54

7M ago27:54

27:54

Hello, and welcome to the second episode of this series! This week is a very special week as it is World Childless Week, and what better way to start this week off than to listen to Kate talk to Hazel who is an award-winning highly regarded facilitator, advisor and executive coach to high profile private and public sector organizations. Hazel joins…

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Anniversary Episode! 28:10

8M ago28:10

28:10

Welcome back to what is the very beginning of a new series, with new voices that bring new and different fertility information for your ears. This episode is a special one, as Kate is joined by a very familiar voice, Natalie, the founder of the podcast and now Exec-producer. You might not know this but this year is The Fertility Podcast’s 10 year a…

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Mike Johnson Ellis - Surrogacy matters - The F Word at Work 38:21

9M ago38:21

38:21

Welcome to another episode of The F Word at Work where we're sharing one of our original zoom conversations broadcast in 2022. An enlightening conversation with Mike Johnson-Ellis one half of Two Dads UK with his partner Wes and the pair have founded My Surrogacy Journey (MSJ) and the Modern Family Show. At Fertility Matters at Work we're delighted…

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Part 3: Diversity and Inclusion – why understanding cultural differences matters - The F Word at Work 31:15

9M ago31:15

31:15

Welcome to part three of this bumper podcast episode which is sharing our Diversity and Inclusion in Fertility Round Table conversation which was held on Zoom on 8th November 2022 with the aim to help you understand how many different people are impacted by fertility challenges in a number of different ways and also to give you a better understandi…

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Part 2: Diversity and Inclusion – why alternative routes to parenthood matter - The F Word at Work 41:26

9M ago41:26

41:26

Welcome to Part Two of this bumper podcast episode which is sharing our Diversity and Inclusion in Fertility Round Table conversation which was held on Zoom on 8th November 2022 with the aim to help you understand how many different people are impacted by fertility challenges in a number of different ways and also to give you a better understanding…

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Part 1: Diversity and Inclusion – why understanding reproductive health matters - The F Word at Work 39:29

9M ago39:29

39:29

Welcome to this bumper podcast episode which is sharing our Diversity and Inclusion in Fertility Round Table conversation which was held on Zoom on 8th November 2022 with the aim to help you understand how many different people are impacted by fertility challenges in a number of different ways and also to give you a better understanding of the how …

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Cadent Gas - Internal Support Matters - The F Word at Work 43:43

9M ago43:43

43:43

Welcome to another episode of The F Word at Work in this episode we're talking about how a change can come about in support of fertility struggles, from employees driving the change. You'll hear two amazing examples. The first is Natalie Sutherland from Burgess Mee, who is the UK's first 'Fertility Officer' and has led the way for her firm to becom…

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Nickie Aiken - Paid time off Matters - The F Word at Work 39:49

9M ago39:49

39:49

Welcome to episode 3 of The F Word at Work from Fertility Matters at Work ( FMAW) which we are sharing with you one week after the three of us, Natalie, Becky and Claire went to Parliament to join our guest Nickie Aiken as she launched the Fertility Workplace Pledge. Nickie is the Conservative MP for the Cities of London and Westminster and along w…

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Shaun Greenaway - Men Matter - The F Word at Work 39:11

9M ago39:11

39:11

Welcome to episode 2 of the F Word at Work podcast, where all three co-founders, Natalie, Becky and Claire are here once again to discuss male infertility and how traditional gender roles play a huge part in why men are less likely to discuss or seek help for their mental health and what the workplace can do to address this issue. We'll be talking …

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Trailer Episode - The F Word at Work 14:58

9M ago14:58

14:58

Welcome to something a little different on The Fertility Podcast feed... introducing The F Word at Work, which is where I ( Natalie ) have been hanging out in my role as co-founder of Fertility Matters at Work The aim of The F Word at Work has been to create a very niche voice around the issue of fertility in the workplace, to educate HR / Managers…

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The F Word on The Fertility Podcast 14:58

9M ago14:58

14:58

Clean out your ears as you're in for a treat. Over the coming weeks, as we will the British Summer to impress us, we're going to be sharing with you right here on The Fertility Podcast feed, The F Word at Work episodes, which is the podcast created by Fertility Matters at Work and its what has kept Natalie busy for the last 18 months and why Kate h…

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Kate & Ella - Quick Fire FAQs 36:28

9M ago36:28

36:28

In what is the last episode of this series, Kate is joined by the podcast’s editor, Ella to ask some quick-fire fertility questions. This episode packs a variety of information, from male factor infertility, ovulation induction medication, irregular periods and what this might mean for you to what to consider when choosing your fertility clinic. El…

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Louise - Scanxiety 27:17

10M ago27:17

27:17

Just a little trigger warning, this episode mentions miscarriage and pregnancy loss. If today is a day you’re not feeling too strong, perhaps leave this episode for another day. We have a HUGE back catalog to dive into, so there may be something else you fancy instead. This episode of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by Louise to talk about he…

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Victoria - Pre-genetic Testing 27:12

10M ago27:12

27:12

This week Kate is joined by Clinical Embryologist Victoria Wigley a.k.a @allaboutembryology, to take you on a whirlwind of an episode on, what is quite a confusing topic, Pre-implantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A). PGT-A was first used for those who had a family history of a condition, such as cystic fibrosis. PGT-A takes a look at the…

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Nelly - Pregnancy Loss & Baby Showers 29:43

11M ago29:43

29:43

This week’s episode of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by the Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer, Nelly Joy @nellyjoymusic to talk about her experience of pregnancy loss. The Fertility Podcast is honored to be sharing Nelly’s story, as this is the first time that she is openly talking about her experiences. Thank you Nelly. As …

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Ro - Fertility Nutrition Questions & Answers 35:01

11M ago35:01

35:01

In this week’s episode of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by the Ro Huntriss - fertility dietitian to answer some quick fire nutrition FAQ’s. Ro shares lots of interesting evidence based facts and little tips. So buckle up for a speedy episode and don’t forget to grab a note pad! During this episode, Ro and Kate cover topics such as whether y…

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Anita - Making the difficult decision to end a pregnancy for medical reasons (TMFR) 31:06

12M ago31:06

31:06

*Just a little trigger warning for this episode as there are mentions of termination for medical reasons and pregnancy loss, so if you aren’t feeling in the right place today, perhaps come back another day when you feel a little bit stronger. But don’t forget that The Fertility Podcast has plenty of back catalog for you to listen to! On today’s epi…

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How your Mental Health First Aiders can support the fertility conversation at Work - The F Word at Work 35:37

12M ago35:37

35:37

Welcome to the final episode in this series of The F Word at Work, where we discuss mental health at work, and its prevalence regarding the topic of fertility in the workplace. We're delighted to be in conversation with Simon Blake, CEO of MHFA England® and a leading voice in mental health advocacy. With a passion for driving social change, Simon c…

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Jade - What is Ectopic Pregnancy? 33:02

12M ago33:02

33:02

*Just a little trigger warning, this episode mentions miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. If today is a day you’re not feeling too strong, perhaps leave this episode for another day. We have a HUGE back catalog to dive into, so there may be something else you fancy instead. * Joining Kate on The Fertility Podcast this week is Jade. In this episode, …

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Winning awards with fertility support - Nuveen - The F Word at Work 15:01

1y ago15:01

15:01

Welcome to another episode of The F Word at Work, where we delve into the vital conversations surrounding fertility in the workplace. Today, we're honored to host Gemma Young, Senior Managing Director at Nuveen, a driving force in shaping marketing strategies across EMEA and Asia Pacific. Gemma Young, is an esteemed marketing leader, takes center s…

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How do embryologists grade your embryos? 32:36

1y ago32:36

32:36

To kick start this new series of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by a returning guest and friend of the podcast, Lucy Lines. Lucy is an embryologist in Australia, she is also a fertility educator and advocate. On today’s episode, Lucy is chatting all about embryo grading and what it is and how it’s done. Lucy explains how to grade an embryo a…

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Why The Manager Mindset Matters - The F Word at Work 32:28

1y ago32:28

32:28

In this episode, we are joined by Wayne Clark - the visionary force behind the Global Growth Institute (GGI), headquartered in the UK and Netherlands. Natalie reached out to Wayne, after hearing him speak about his book 'How to become a World Class manager' on another podcast and knew he would be the perfect person to discuss how organisations can …

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Kayleigh - Fertility Mapper 38:48

1y ago38:48

38:48

*Just a little note: There is a little bit of background noise as Kayleigh joins me from a busy office. We’ve done our best to minimise it, but apologies if you hear a bit of background noise. * In what is the last episode of this current series, I am delighted to be joined by Kayleigh the founder of Fertility Mapper. Fertility Mapper aims to perso…

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Why cross industry conversations about fertility matter - The F Word at Work 25:37

1y ago25:37

25:37

In this episode, we are joined by Sabine Hutchison, the dynamic CEO and Co-Founder of Seuss+ and Vice President of the HBA EMEA region. Sabine renowned for her trailblazing spirit in entrepreneurship. With a knack for innovation, Sabine has spearheaded multiple ventures across diverse sectors, showcasing her prowess as a serial entrepreneur and Nat…

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Jessica Hepburn 33:12

1y ago33:12

33:12

In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, we are joined by a friend of the podcast, and as this episode comes out just a few days after International Women’s Day - one hell of a woman - Jessica Hepburn. Jessica is an author, arts producer and, using her own words, ‘the most unlikely adventure activist’! Jessica returns to talk about her latest book…

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Why understanding Surrogacy matters at work - The F Word at Work 54:21

1y ago54:21

54:21

In this episode, we are joined by Madeleine Macy, formerly the Marketing Director at Liberty and currently the Chief Executive Officer at SkyDiamond, and Brendan Boucher, Group Treasurer at The Compass Group. Please note the sensitive content within this episode as there is talk of pregnancy loss and failed IVF and you will hear about Madeline and …

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Kate & Andreia: MRKH and being empowered to keep searching for the answer 31:21

1y ago31:21

31:21

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Andreia Trigo @andreiatrigorn, a fellow nurse and the CEO and founder of Enhanced Fertility. We’re talking all about Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser also known as MRKH. Yep, you can be forgiven for not knowing much, if anything about this rare condition that severely impacts your fertility potential. Essentially…

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Why Fertility Benefits Matter? - The F Word at Work 20:52

1y ago20:52

20:52

Welcome to Series 3 of The F Word at Work where we'd love your support and feedback so please do hit follow and if possible leave a review in the app you are listening to. In this episode, we are joined by Caroline Noublanche, the CEO and co-founder of the world’s first virtual fertility set-up called Apricity discussing the evolving landscape of f…

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Why Becoming Fertility Friendly In 2024 Matters? 15:11

1y ago15:11

15:11

Welcome to Series 3 of The F Word at Work where we'd love your support and feedback so so please do hit follow and if possible leave a review in the app you are listening to. As we get ready for another exciting year at Fertility Matters at Work, we wanted to kick off this podcast episode in conversation with our co-founders Natalie, Becky and Clai…

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Gemma: The IVF & Donor Conception Diaries 34:31

1y ago34:31

34:31

This episode of The Fertility Podcast I am joined by Gemma. Gemma is going to be sharing her IVF journey with us as she goes through the process and on to the next step of donor conception. From this episode onwards, we are going to be keeping up to date with Gemma, so tune in each episode to hear a little update from Gemma. In this episode, howeve…

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The F Word at Work - Series 3 Trailer 0:46

1y ago0:46

0:46

The F Word at Work podcast welcomes you to series 3, where we continue to highlight the impact of people’s family building struggles at work and why as a business - whatever size you are - becoming fertility-friendly in 2024 should be on your priority list. You’ll hear from specific sectors on how they are addressing the issue with awareness-raisin…

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Kate - Navigating Private IVF & The Darker Side of Fertility 'Treatments' 41:09

1y ago41:09

41:09

In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, I’m discussing how to navigate through the private IVF system. It’s a topic I’ve wanted to record for an age, mainly because many of you book in to see me for advice and support on this very topic. It seems to be a big pain point. In the UK we’re not familiar with accessing private healthcare, so how do you…

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EP 71 Let's Start 2024 With Some Updates, Shall We?! 17:47

1+ y ago17:47

17:47

Listen, one of these days I will get better at recording and posting consistently. I promise. Is today the day? Maybe. Maybe not, haha. Either way, we're back with some updates, what I've been up to, and new ways to learn from me and connect with me. Check out the Bullshit Free Biz™ starter kit: here @bullshitfreebiz @wearebabeco @katiesellerceo No…

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Helena Teede - the PCOS name change & guidelines 46:15

1+ y ago46:15

46:15

Happy New Year and welcome back to The Fertility Podcast. In this first episode of the new series, I'm joined Professor Helena Teede all the way from Australia! Helena is one of the authors of the International PCOS Guidelines and is here to talk about the changes to the PCOS guidelines and the proposed PCOS name change. We discuss PCOS in general,…

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Morven - Accessing Fertility Treatments in Rural Areas 27:17

1+ y ago27:17

27:17

Morven is an independent fertility nurse specialist living in rural Scotland, and also a nurse working in cancer care within the NHS. She joins the podcast to talk about the difficulties faced by women and couples accessing fertility treatments in Scotland and the general lack of provision across the country. What we discussed: The difficulties fac…

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Katie - Pregnancy Loss & Secondary Infertility 32:42

1+ y ago32:42

32:42

Trigger Warning - This episode contains discussion surrounding Pregnancy loss. If today is not a good day, please come back to this episode when you're feeling a little stronger. Here at The Fertility podcast, we're always here for you. We're delighted that this week's episode is sponsored by The Lowdown - the place to get the lowdown on your repro…

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Why JAAQ at Work matters 32:37

1+ y ago32:37

32:37

Welcome to another episode of The F Word at Work. Before we begin, we'd love to hear more of your feedback, so please do leave a review in the app you are listening to - it's possible on Apple and Spotify. Meet a man on a mission! Holding the role of Managing Director at JAAQ at Work, founder of Includability, and co-founder of DiSRUPT, Paul Smith …

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Mike - Talking Surrogacy 30:07

1+ y ago30:07

30:07

In this episode of the Fertility Podcast, I am joined by Mike Johnson-Ellis who is here to talk all about surrogacy. We talked about the ins and outs of surrogacy, his own surrogacy journey and how that led to the launching of TwoDadsUK and Your Surrogacy Journey. Mike and his partner Wez aim to support couples who are starting their own surrogacy …

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Fertility matters at Ferring Pharmaceuticals 33:06

1+ y ago33:06

33:06

Welcome to this episode of The F Word at Work, where we are celebrating Ferring Pharmaceuticals who are now fertility friendly accredited ™️ and we're joined by Mary Knight, Head of Global Ethics at Ferring to talk about the incredible work they have been doing globally to support Ferring's employees who are building their families. We're delighted…

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Frank Fallon - Male Factor Infertility 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

This week is National Fertility Awareness Week and we thought it was important to discuss male factor infertility. MFI is sometimes hidden in plain sight, as far too often (both by medical professionals and the TTC community) the focus is on the impact on us women. Therefore, joining me today on the Fertility Podcast is Frank Fallon a.k.a @betatwin…

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