# infertility (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 18 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover infertility. Page: Feed: --- ## Perimenopause Symptoms: The Early Signs You May Not Recognize with Dr. Alicia Robbins _2026-08-18 · As a Woman_ Your periods are still regular and your labs may even look “normal.” So why aren’t you sleeping? Why has your mood changed? And why do you suddenly feel like a different version of yourself? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford talks with Dr. Alicia Robbins, a board-certified OB/GYN, certified Menopause Society Practitioner, and founder of The Elm. They discuss why sleep… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/PCL3942410153.mp3) ## Ep 195: Integrating East Asian Medicine in Fertility Care with Dr. Ting Wu _2026-08-13 · Fertility Forward_ How do we bridge the gap between Eastern and Western medicine and create a holistic approach to patient care in order to get the best possible fertility results? Today on Fertility Forward, we welcome the founder of NYC Acupuncture + Wellness , Dr. Ting Wu , to discuss her integrative East Asian medicine approach to women’s health, fertility, and reproductive wellness. Tuning in, you’ll hear all… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/793400/episodes/19503428-ep-195-integrating-east-asian-medicine-in-fertility-care-with-dr-ting-wu.mp3) ## [Kit of the Week: Ronald McDonald House Comfort Bag](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-ronald-mcdonald-comfort-bag) _2026-08-12 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Helping Kids Feel a Little More at Home ## Egg Quality: Can You Improve It Naturally in 90 Days? What Actually Helps? _2026-08-11 · As a Woman_ Your eggs begin developing months before ovulation. So what can you actually do during that window to improve your egg quality? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Natalie Crawford explains the 60-to-90-day process of egg development and why age is only one part of the egg-quality conversation. She explores how nutrition, inflammation, mitochondrial health,… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/PCL9339860920.mp3) ## [SART Fertility Experts - Behind the Breakthroughs: Understanding Fertility Research](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/sart-fertility-experts-behind-the-breakthroughs-understanding-fertility-research) _2026-08-11 · SART Fertility Experts_ In this episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast, Dr. Joseph Findley speaks with Dr. Rachel Weinerman about how research shapes the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. They explain what medical research involves, from forming a hypothesis and designing a study to analyzing data, undergoing peer review, and publishing results. The conversation also explores why objectivity,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART-S7-FINDLEY_WEINERMAN.mp3?dest-id=1930949) ## [Kit of the Week: Sight Words for First Graders](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-sight-words) _2026-08-06 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Building Strong Readers for a Kynder Future ## Will You Ever Want Sex Again? Low Libido, Hormones & Desire with Dr. Kelly Casperson _2026-08-04 · As a Woman_ Low libido in women is often blamed on stress, aging, or relationship problems, but changes in desire may begin years before menopause and can involve hormones, medications, pain, sleep, blood flow, and the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire. Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with board-certified urologist Dr. Kelly Casperson, author of “You Are Not Broken” and “The Menopause… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/PCL4774622162.mp3) ## Infertility, Hysterectomy, and Surrender: Trusting God When Your Story Changes _2026-08-03 · Purpose Beyond Motherhood_ What happens when you’ve prayed for healing, believed God could do it, and the answer doesn’t look anything like you hoped? In this episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast, Nicole and Holly sit down with Stephanie Daniels for an honest conversation about infertility, fibroids, hysterectomy, grief, and surrender. For years, Stephanie held onto the dream of carrying a child while also… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/910066/episodes/19564765-infertility-hysterectomy-and-surrender-trusting-god-when-your-story-changes.mp3) ## [Kit of the Week: Senior Care Package](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-senior-care-package) _2026-07-29 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Thoughtful Care for Every Stage of Aging ## [BONUS: Guardians of the Home: Discerning the Voice of Truth and Forming Peace-Filled Homes](https://www.snstephenson.com/brave-new-us-podcast/stephanie-gray-connors-pjsx9-lcfla-xmatz-3tnrk-f3a8p-wzeg6-2mj4x-tb2tf-brgt7-43r29) _2026-07-29 · Samantha Stephenson · Brave New Us: Choosing Human in a Synthetic World_ Recorded live at the Rocky Mountain Catholic Home Educators Conference (June 20, 2026) Our homes are not just places where we live—they are places where souls are formed. In this keynote from the 2026 Rocky Mountain Catholic Home Educators Conference, Samantha Stephenson invites parents to see their vocation with fresh eyes. In a culture saturated with anxiety, distraction, algorithms, and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/5d2e34feeecd2e0001f7f5ec/t/6a51140e5b87f063a0830045/1786143697293/4.+Keynote+2+-+Guardians+of+the+Home+by+Samantha+Stephenson.mp3) ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FSiBlZcGIdGj) _2026-07-29 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## FERTILITY Q&A: Ovulation, Recurrent Loss, IUI, PMOS, and More _2026-07-28 · As a Woman_ When your cycles are regular, your ultrasound looks normal, or you have been pregnant before, how do you know when it is time to look deeper? Fertility testing does not always give you the whole picture. An LH surge is not the same as the day you ovulate, a normal ultrasound cannot rule out every uterine issue, and previous pregnancies do not protect you from secondary infertility or recurrent… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/PCL3107271072.mp3) ## Ep 194: Navigating the Financial Challenges of Fertility Care with Angela Rastegar _2026-07-23 · Fertility Forward_ What if the biggest barrier to building a family is not medical, but financial? In this episode, Angela Rastegar , CEO and co-founder of Sunfish , joins the conversation to share how her own fertility journey inspired her to create a company designed to help patients better navigate the financial and logistical challenges of fertility care. Angela opens up about spending more than $50,000 out of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/793400/episodes/19453210-ep-194-navigating-the-financial-challenges-of-fertility-care-with-angela-rastegar.mp3) ## The Biggest Birth Control Myths (and What's Actually True) with Dr. Fran Haydanek _2026-07-21 · As a Woman_ For decades, women were handed a birth control prescription and sent home. Side effects were minimized. Questions were met with reassurance instead of real information. That left a vacuum, and into that vacuum poured a wave of claims that hormonal birth control is toxic, wrecks your hormones, causes infertility, and takes years to recover from. The truth? Birth control isn't as simple as "good" or… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/PCL8320595375.mp3) ## [Kit of the Week: Chemo Care](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-chemo-care) _2026-07-15 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Providing Comfort Through Every Step of the Journey ## The Biggest Fertility Myths That Could Delay Pregnancy _2026-07-14 · As a Woman_ Host Dr. Natalie Crawford dives straight into the heavy cloud of misinformation surrounding reproductive health to uncover the real science behind your body. In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, she unmasks the pervasive, everyday myths that quietly delay testing and cause unnecessary self-blame for individuals trying to conceive. By breaking down outdated medical timelines and complex… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/PCL4216406217.mp3) ## [SART Fertility Experts - The Strength to Speak: Men, Infertility, and the Weight of Silence](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/sart-fertility-experts-the-strength-to-speak-men-infertility-and-the-weight-of-silence) _2026-07-14 · SART Fertility Experts_ Male infertility is common, but the emotional toll often remains hidden behind silence, stigma, and expectations about masculinity. In this episode of SART Fertility Experts, psychologist Dr. Bill Petok speaks with Dr. Brennan Peterson, professor, licensed marriage and family therapist, and leading researcher on the mental health impact of infertility in men. They explore how an infertility… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART_S7_PETOK_PETERSON_REV1.mp3?dest-id=1930949) ## Ep 193: Navigating Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, and the Path to Fertility with Dr. Zoran Pavlovic _2026-07-09 · Fertility Forward_ Imagine living with debilitating pain for years, only to be told it’s “just a normal period,” before discovering that endometriosis and adenomyosis have been affecting your body all along. In this episode of Fertility Forward, Dr. Zoran Pavlovic (Dr. Z) joins Rena to unpack these complex inflammatory conditions and explain why they require far more than hormone-based treatment alone. Together,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/793400/episodes/19210485-ep-193-navigating-endometriosis-adenomyosis-and-the-path-to-fertility-with-dr-zoran-pavlovic.mp3) ## [BONUS: Should Catholics Trust AI?](https://www.snstephenson.com/brave-new-us-podcast/stephanie-gray-connors-pjsx9-lcfla-xmatz-3tnrk-f3a8p-wzeg6-2mj4x-tb2tf-brgt7) _2026-07-08 · Samantha Stephenson · Brave New Us: Choosing Human in a Synthetic World_ Artificial intelligence is changing how we search for information, write, create, learn, and even pray. But what happens when AI enters the life of the Church? In this episode of Brave New Us , Samantha Stephenson sits down with Tim, creator of Chatechism , one of the most ambitious Catholic AI projects to date. Together they explore not only what AI can do for Catholics, but also where it… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/5d2e34feeecd2e0001f7f5ec/t/6a4ec633821cf32143d7621d/1783697511606/Tim+Chatechism+Edited+and+Clean.mp3) ## [Kit of the Week: Sensory Kit for Foster Youth](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-sensory) _2026-07-08 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Comfort, Calm, and Care When It’s Needed Most ## [Time to Talk Fertility: Beyond the Lab Coat](https://www.fcionline.com/time-to-talk-fertility-podcast?segitem=67783-time-to-talk-fertility-beyond-the-lab-coat) _2026-07-07 · Time To Talk Fertility_ Go behind the scenes of reproductive medicine with our Fertility Centers of Illinois physician and reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Allison Rodgers. Discover what inspires her work, how she connects with patients, and what drives her passion for helping individuals and families grow. Get to know the doctor who make miracles happen — and discover what drives her beyond her lab coat. Learn more… [Listen](https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/download/67783/fci_glenview/fcig067.mp3) ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y9HItJoPUgdo) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Beyond the Lab Coat](https://www.fcionline.com/time-to-talk-fertility-podcast?segitem=68369-beyond-the-lab-coat) _2026-07-07 · Time To Talk Fertility_ Go behind the scenes of reproductive medicine with our Fertility Centers of Illinois physician and reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Meike Uhler. Discover what inspires her work, how she connects with patients, and what drives her passion for helping individuals and families grow. Get to know the doctor who makes miracles happen — and discover what drives her beyond his lab coat. Learn more about… [Listen](https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/download/68369/fci_glenview/fcig068.mp3) ## What Pregnancy Reveals About Your Hormonal Future with Dr. Amanda Horton _2026-07-07 · As a Woman_ Host Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with Double Board certified maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Amanda Horton to unpack the hidden biological reality behind pregnancy complications. This episode cuts through the standard postpartum noise to explore how conditions like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes act as critical indicators for a woman's future health. By framing pregnancy as the… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/PCL1571117092.mp3) ## God's Delay Is Not His Denial: Trusting God When You're Still Waiting _2026-07-06 · Purpose Beyond Motherhood_ Have you ever wondered if God forgot about you? Maybe you've prayed the prayers, trusted Him with your story, and waited longer than you ever thought you would. In this solo episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast, Nicole shares a personal reflection on God's timing, faithfulness, and what it means to trust Him when the answer hasn't come yet. After a recent milestone for Twelve 12… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/910066/episodes/19373917-god-s-delay-is-not-his-denial-trusting-god-when-you-re-still-waiting.mp3) ## [Kit of the Week: Financial Literacy](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-financial-literacy) _2026-07-01 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Building Confidence Through Financial Know-How ## Sperm Health and Male Fertility _2026-06-30 · As a Woman_ If you have ever assumed that navigating fertility is a journey meant solely for the female body, this conversation is here to completely change your perspective. Host Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down the stark biological reality of male reproductive health, focusing on why waiting a full year before checking a semen analysis is a massive, time-wasting mistake for hopeful couples. By pulling back… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/PCL9447002314.mp3) ## [KROQ Radio Host Ally Johnson on IVF, Secondary Infertility & Going Through It On Air](https://shows.acast.com/pregnantish/episodes/kroq-radio-host-ally-johnson-on-ivf-secondary-infertility-go) _2026-06-28 · Pregnantish_ What happens when your fertility journey unfolds in front of thousands of listeners? In this episode of The Pregnantish Podcast , Andrea Syrtash sits down with Ally Johnson , radio personality, content creator, voice artist, and co-host of The Klein Ally Show on Los Angeles' iconic rock station, KROQ . Many listeners know Ally from the raw and emotional moments she shared live on air as she… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5e62956f2a3a569c7ad19425/e/6a4132329fa27d16ae854efd/media.mp3) ## [Kit of the Week: Digital Literacy](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-digital-literacy) _2026-06-25 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Building confidence in an increasingly digital world ## What Nobody Tells You About Bringing Home a Newborn with Dr. Ari Brown _2026-06-23 · As a Woman_ Bringing home a newborn can feel like stepping into a world you are completely unprepared for, whether your road to parenthood was seamless or shaped by years of fertility treatments. In this episode, host Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with board-certified pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown, author of Baby 411, to dismantle the steep learning curve and massive knowledge gap that hits the moment you leave… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/PCL8217073519.mp3) ## [Genevieve Thurley: 'I was not going to celebrate until the baby was in my arms'](https://shows.acast.com/bigfatnegative/episodes/genevieve-thurley-i-was-not-going-to-celebrate-until-the-bab) _2026-06-22 · Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVF_ Genevieve Thurley is a busy woman, what with her 1 million followers and career as a makeup artist and content creator. But today, she's making time to talk to us about her experiences of infertility and IVF. Trigger warning: this episode covers Thurley's jourrrrney all the way until its conclusion - ie. giving birth. If you're not ready to listen yet, don't! Or stop at the first ad break, which… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/bigfatnegative/e/6a39b16500998a7fc865de66/media.mp3) ## [Kit of the Week: Men’s Mental Health Month](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-mens-mental-health-month) _2026-06-18 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Breaking stigma and creating space for men to seek support. ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TumP2OY1C4VC) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## Ep 192: Finding Connection After Infertility with Erin Bulcao _2026-06-18 · Fertility Forward_ Infertility can be isolating, but sharing the story can help people feel less alone. In this episode of Fertility Forward, Rena and Dara sit down with Erin Bulcao, a wife, mother of three, and content creator. In their conversation, Erin shares how she discovered she was not ovulating in her twenties, the steps to getting pregnant with triplets after intrauterine insemination (IUI), making the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/793400/episodes/19320472-ep-192-finding-connection-after-infertility-with-erin-bulcao.mp3) ## [Celebrate Pride with Project Helping](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/celebrate-pride-2026) _2026-06-16 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Join Pride events tonight, tomorrow, and all month long! ## Fertility Q&A: PMOS (Formerly PCOS), Endometriosis, IUI vs IVF & More _2026-06-16 · As a Woman_ Navigating the complex world of reproductive health can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to sort through the confusion alone. In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford and Emily Whitlock answer listener questions about secondary infertility, PMOS (formerly PCOS), endometriosis, ovarian reserve, fertility supplements, and treatment options like IUI and IVF. Together, they… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/PCL2370089725.mp3) ## [Cathy Adams: Deciding when enough is enough](https://www.bigfatnegative.com) _2026-06-15 · Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVF_ Cathy Adams is the travel news features editor for The Times and Sunday Times -- and also a person who has spent years trying to conceive her second child. Now, she's at a crossroads: give up IVF and reconcile herself to having one child, or keep adding to the £40,000 it's already cost her? Secondary infertility has never felt so difficult. Meanwhile, Emma provides an update on her endometriosis… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/bigfatnegative/e/6a2fcaef685069f99ff17783/media.mp3) ## [LGBTQ+ Family Building: Your First Steps](https://www.fertilitynj.com/resources/fertility-talk-podcasts?segitem=69032-lgbtq-family-building-your-first-steps) _2026-06-15 · Fertility Talk with RSC NJ_ This episode breaks down the first steps for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples exploring fertility care, helping listeners understand intake, counseling, and planning so they feel confident starting the journey. Guest Dr. Ashley Ulker, MD, FACOG, walks through what to expect at an initial consult and why individualized care matters. Listen for practical guidance on fertility evaluation, donor sperm… [Listen](https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/download/69032/reproductive_science/rs094.mp3) ## [Kit of the Week: Infertility Awareness Month](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-infertility-awareness) _2026-06-10 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Kit of the Week: Showing Up for the Journeys We Can’t Always See ## [SART Fertility Experts - When Is It Time to Stop Fertility Treatment? Expert Guidance on IVF, Grief, and Family-Building Options](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/sart-fertility-experts-when-is-it-time-to-stop-fertility-treatment-expert-guidance-on-ivf-grief-and-family-building-options) _2026-06-09 · SART Fertility Experts_ When is it time to stop fertility treatment? In this episode of SART Fertility Experts, Dr. Kelly Lynch and clinical psychologist Dr. Danielle Kaplan discuss the medical, emotional, financial, and relationship factors that can influence this difficult decision. They explore IVF prognosis, treatment fatigue, mental health challenges, and the importance of setting realistic expectations. The… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART-S7-LYNCH_KAPLAN.mp3?dest-id=1930949) ## [What sperm can tell you about your partner's health](https://www.bigfatnegative.com) _2026-06-09 · Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVF_ This week we're joined by Tristan Taylor, the founder of Mandrology, who is biohacking his way to sperm health. He explains why sperm quality is a biomarker of health, in the same way that heart rate and blood pressure is -- and what you can do to improve it. Meanwhile, Emma Whitney, director of embryology and genetics at The Evewell, explains why not all add-ons are made equal -- and why… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/bigfatnegative/e/6a270abd6642088a1058a304/media.mp3) ## [Breaking the Taboo: Infertility Stories from Around the World](https://shows.acast.com/pregnantish/episodes/breaking-the-taboo-infertility-stories-from-around-the-world) _2026-06-07 · Pregnantish_ In honor of World Infertility Awareness Month, host Andrea Syrtash is joined by three extraordinary advocates from around the world who are helping break the stigma surrounding infertility through storytelling, education, and community-building. Tom Riley (Canada @partner\_in\_fertility), Erica Ferraro (United States @eri.jordan), and Mapula Badi-Ndou (South Africa @mapula\_ndou) share their deeply… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5e62956f2a3a569c7ad19425/e/6a2580a96263fbced69620bc/media.mp3) ## Ep 191: Behind the Scenes at Fairfax Cryobank with Lisa Lightbourne and Andrea Darrington _2026-06-04 · Fertility Forward_ Choosing a sperm donor can feel overwhelming, emotional, and deeply personal, especially when you’re not sure where to begin. In this episode of Fertility Forward, hosts Rena and Dara are joined by Lisa Lightbourne , Clinic Relations Manager, and Andrea Darrington , General Manager at Fairfax Cryobank , for a behind-the-scenes look at how donor sperm programs really work. Lisa and Andrea explain… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/793400/episodes/19210457-ep-191-behind-the-scenes-at-fairfax-cryobank-with-lisa-lightbourne-and-andrea-darrington.mp3) ## [How to prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year](https://www.bigfatnegative.com) _2026-06-02 · Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVF_ Oonagh Pickering is one of the research nurses at Tommy's whose study on graduated miscarriage care has already changed how the Scottish NHS approaches care after pregnancy losses -- and now they want England to make a change, too. Oonagh joins us to talk about how offering extra care following first and second miscarriages, including progesterone for threatened miscarriages, extra scans and… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/bigfatnegative/e/6a1dd3b05e7c8b23783b63c8/media.mp3) ## Miscarriage and Marriage: Helping Your Husband Grieve Pregnancy Loss Too _2026-06-01 · Purpose Beyond Motherhood_ Sometimes after miscarriage, it can feel like you and your husband are grieving in completely different ways. You may be carrying the physical loss, the emotions, and the questions every single day… while he seems quiet, distant, or focused on everything else that needs to get done. But what if he is grieving too, just differently? In this episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast , Nicole… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/910066/episodes/19250411-miscarriage-and-marriage-helping-your-husband-grieve-pregnancy-loss-too.mp3) ## [The Fertility Shortcut AI Can't Give You (Do This Instead)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embracefertility/episodes/The-Fertility-Shortcut-AI-Cant-Give-You-Do-This-Instead-e3k229b) _2026-05-29 · Naomi Woolfson · Embrace Fertility_ Episode 140: Are you spending hours researching fertility online or chatting with AI - but still feeling stuck? In this episode I share why over-researching could be keeping your nervous system in a stress state, and the simple daily practices that actually support your fertility journey. If you're dealing with unexplained infertility, IVF, or long-term fertility struggles, this one's for you. In… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10832dd0/podcast/play/120702699/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-29%2F425104677-44100-2-61dca80a24c79.m4a) ## Ep 190: Generations of Life: Stephanie Butnick’s Genetic IVF Journey _2026-05-21 · Fertility Forward_ In this episode of Fertility Forward, Rena and Dara are joined by journalist and mother, Stephanie Butnick , for an honest conversation about IVF, genetic testing, and the emotional complexities of building a family. Stephanie shares how her journey with RMA began after learning her husband carries a BRCA1 mutation, and why they chose to pursue IVF with pre-implantation genetic testing. She… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/793400/episodes/19177516-ep-190-generations-of-life-stephanie-butnick-s-genetic-ivf-journey.mp3) ## [Martha de Lacey: 'You give yourself this story of why things happened'](https://www.bigfatnegative.com) _2026-05-19 · Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVF_ The sourdough baker Martha de Lacey joins us this week: she has run the full gamut of infertility experiences, from going solo to recurrent miscarriage to secondary infertility. "It's so difficult when you give yourself this story of why things happened and the meaning behind it," she says. "Actually it's just nonsense. It's all just luck." Emma Whitney from The Evewell also joins us to explain… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/bigfatnegative/e/6a0c3ba90d79e8dc11f7160b/media.mp3) ## [SART Fertility Experts - Who Regulates IVF? A Conversation with ASRM's Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer Sean Tipton](https://startwithsart.libsyn.com/sart-fertility-experts-who-regulates-ivf-a-conversation-with-asrms-chief-advocacy-and-policy-officer-sean-tipton) _2026-05-12 · SART Fertility Experts_ On the SART Fertility Experts podcast, Dr. Timothy Hickman interviews ASRM Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer Sean Tipton about how IVF and assisted reproductive technology are regulated in the U.S., including FDA oversight, CDC reporting, SART standards, physician certification, laboratory accreditation, and the patient safeguards guiding modern fertility care. Find the SART Fertility Experts… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startwithsart/SART_S7_May_Episode.mp3?dest-id=1930949) ## [Sheyi Martins-Allen on the pain of secondary infertility](https://shows.acast.com/bigfatnegative/episodes/sheyi-martins-allen-on-the-pain-of-secondary-infertility) _2026-05-12 · Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVF_ She's a performer, musician and wickedly funny creator: Sheyi Martins-Allen joins us to talk about her experience of secondary infertility, and how her faith played into it. We also hear her gorgeous song, Stronger, which you can find on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/track/4cqnVteEnJmuttnOJ6wXFk?si=ar63ecyLTgyKOdTxuGx2Vw&nd=1&dlsi=2bdd768cd3fd4dc5 (or search for 'Sheyi'). Mr Ed Coats,… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/bigfatnegative/e/6a0204245c981a3573f29aa3/media.mp3) ## [The Fertility Disconnect: A Wild Nutrition special](https://www.bigfatnegative.com) _2026-05-11 · Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVF_ SPECIAL EPISODE SPONSORED BY WILD NUTRITION. Gabby and Emma swanned off to London last week to attend the launch of a new report by Wild Nutrition called The Fertility Disconnect, which shows that 79% of people want more children than they have. The BFN girls were joined by Julianne Boutaleb, a perinatal psychologist; Gail Madelena, a nutritional therapist at Wild Nutrition, Ian Stones, the… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/bigfatnegative/e/6a00bc712b71c054a348edc7/media.mp3) ## Ep 189: Decoding the Vaginal Microbiome for Better Outcomes with Priyanka Jain _2026-05-07 · Fertility Forward_ For many women, trying to get a clear answer to their health problems can be challenging, if not downright frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Joining us today is Priyanka Jain , co-founder and CEO of Evvy , a women's health technology company focused on closing the gender health gap by decoding the vaginal microbiome. In this conversation, Priyanka shares how her own experiences with… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/793400/episodes/19103768-ep-189-decoding-the-vaginal-microbiome-for-better-outcomes-with-priyanka-jain.mp3) ## [Dr Helen O'Neill: The woman who is changing what we know about hormones](https://www.bigfatnegative.com) _2026-05-06 · Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVF_ Dr Helen O'Neill is many things: a mirror twin, an associate professor in reproductive and molecular genetics at UCL, and also the co-founder and chief executive of Hertility, the at-home hormone testing company which is changing what we know about infertility: the company has built up a database of 700,000 people whose responses to its health survey may shed new light on its causes. Meanwhile,… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/bigfatnegative/e/69fb0b99a3c5770dc9ac825e/media.mp3)