Fertility Support: Everything You Need to Know for Yourself and Others
Release Date: 07/12/2023
Navigating Stress, Trauma, and Loss in Fertility Treatment with Dr. Loree Johnson (Fertility Expert Series)
The Egg Whisperer Show
When seeing patients, I always recommend people to gather their Fertility TEAM, and the T is for therapist. I'm so excited to have Dr. Loree Johnson share her valuable info with all of you today. In this conversation, we’re going to be talking about some of the mental health impacts of being a fertility patient. I’ll be asking Dr. Johnson about the difference between Infertility Stress and Infertility Trauma, we’re going to talk about grief as it relates to fertility (and how it’s different than other grief), and she’ll share how to navigate the stress of being pregnant after having...
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Insights into Embryology: Dr. Carol Curchoe Answers Your Fertility Questions (Fertility Expert Series)
The Egg Whisperer Show
On this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Carol Curchoe, an amazing clinical embryologist and reproductive physiologist, for a fascinating Q&A all about embryology. Dr. Curchoe brings her wealth of experience to answer your questions on everything from embryo grading to the factors that impact egg and sperm quality. We dive into topics like embryonic development, genetic testing, embryo transfer strategies, and even explore cutting-edge technologies like AI for sperm selection and the use of embryo glue. Dr. Curchoe also shares insights from real-world...
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Understanding Endometriosis with Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Fertility Insights
The Egg Whisperer Show
On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein, a renowned expert in endometriosis and minimally invasive gynecology. Together, we dive into the challenges of diagnosing and treating endometriosis, a condition that is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed. Dr. Goldstein shares her expertise on why endometriosis frequently goes undiagnosed for years, the differences between surgical approaches like robotic and laparoscopic surgery, and the connection between endometriosis and infertility. Here’s what we cover in this episode: The complexities of diagnosing...
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Immunological Factors with guest Dr. Andrea Vidali of Pregmune (Fertility Expert Series)
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this live Fertility Expert Q and A , I'm joined by Dr. Andrea Vidali. I had the honor of interviewing him about Pregmune, a platform for patients to receive a Reproductive Immunology work-up with him. We dove into the 6 categories that are part of a reproductive immunology work-up: HLA testing, NK activity, Systemic Inflammation, Thrombophilia, Regulatory T-cell, and Autoimmunity. It was so fascinating to learn from the best today. I hope you will listen in! Do you have questions about IVF? The next live class call is on Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 4pm PST (7pm EST), where Dr. Aimee...
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Your Fertility Questions Answered: Q and A with Dr. Meredith Provost and Dr. Aimee
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Dr. Meredith Provost, a highly accomplished reproductive endocrinologist, to talk about common fertility challenges and solutions. We dive into her extensive experience and explore fertility treatments like IUI, IVF, and ways to address both male and female infertility. Together, we answer a variety of audience questions, covering topics like sperm count, egg quality, endometriosis, and more. Dr. Provost also shares valuable advice on preparing for fertility treatments, managing stress, and understanding hormonal profiles. Do you have questions...
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Empowering Fertility: Dr. Amy Beckley on Discovering Progesterone's Role and the Proov Test (Fertility Expert Series)
The Egg Whisperer Show
Dr. Amy Beckley, the founder of The Proov Test, shares her personal journey with infertility and how it led to the invention of a home ovulation tracking test. Dr. Beckley experienced infertility issues due to a progesterone deficiency. She explains how recognizing this problem and supplementing progesterone helped her conceive naturally. The Proov Test enables women to track their progesterone levels conveniently at home, providing valuable insights to discuss with their doctors. This episode covers the importance of progesterone, the functionality of The Proov Test, and lifestyle changes...
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Lifestyle Tips for Managing PCOS: Insights from Dr. Dylan Cutler (Fertility Expert Series)
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode, Dr. Dylan Cutler, a PhD specialist in obstetrics and gynecology from Victoria, BC, discusses how lifestyle modifications can aid in managing and healing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Dr. Cutler emphasizes the importance of nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and sleep in reducing PCOS symptoms. She also touches on advocacy in healthcare settings, the benefits of forest bathing, and misconceptions about certain foods and supplements for those managing PCOS. Additionally, she shares her personal experiences with PCOS and its mental health impacts, offering practical tips and...
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The Miles We Run: Insights on Surrogacy and Marathon Running with guest Alison Beder Solway
The Egg Whisperer Show
I’m thrilled to share my latest episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, where I sit down with the inspiring Alison Beder Solway. Alison is a fitness expert, author, and mother of four who has a unique and beautiful perspective on perseverance, self-advocacy, and hope. In this episode, we dive into her journey of expanding her family through surrogacy 25 years ago and her more recent experience of training for the New York City Marathon. These two life-changing experiences inspired her memoir, The Miles We Run, where she shares how surrogacy and marathon running are deeply connected through themes...
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Normalizing the Conversation Around Infertility with guest Dina Kupfer
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by the amazing Dina Kupfer, CBS 13 News anchor and advocate for normalizing conversations around fertility. Dina shares her deeply personal fertility journey, including the heartbreak of experiencing three missed miscarriages over the past three years and how it shaped her perspective on the importance of support and education. She opens up about her decision to share her story publicly, the outpouring of encouragement she received, and how it’s inspired her to help others feel less alone. We also dive into the role mental health plays...
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Sex, Love, and Relationships with Dr. Aimee and Dr. Renée Hilliard Part 2
The Egg Whisperer Show
Yesterday, Dr. Renée Hilliard and I talked all about Sex, Love, and Relationships - and I received SO many questions from all of you that I'm having her back for part two. We'll be talking about how to best cope with the stressors of life that negatively affect intimacy. I'm also asking her some of the questions you sent in about how to better enjoy sex, how to improve intimacy, and how to drop into your body to be open to receiving pleasure. ⠀ Do you have questions about IVF? The next live class call is on Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 4pm PST (7pm EST), where Dr....
info_outlineThis episode is all about how to care for yourself, and includes loving tips on how family and friends can support someone in fertility treatment, too.
Self-care is anything but selfish. It can come in the form of setting healthy boundaries in relationships, having clear communication or simply giving ourselves a break. As a fertility patient when we prioritize these things it helps us bring forward our best selves for every situation and makes the journey more supportive.
In this Egg Whisperer show, I share suggestions for patients and friends and family members of patients to help their fertility journey be one where they feel supported and loved.
My hope is that you’re able to apply this, no matter your situation, and find your fertility journey is better as a result.
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