Unpacking Egg Freezing: Insights from Natalie Lampert's 'The Big Freeze' (Q and A session)
Release Date: 08/23/2024
How to Best Prepare for IVF
The Egg Whisperer Show
I may not be your fertility doctor, but it doesn’t matter where you live. If you’re thinking about or actively preparing for In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) then I’m so glad to have you here. My intention is to help you get ready for IVF — regardless of who your doctor is or where you live. These are the tips you can apply to your situation to take an active role in your fertility care. Step 1: Know your diagnosis Step 2: Assemble your team Step 3: Get organized & keep track of your files Step 4: Understand medication side effects Step 5: Understand your semen collection options...
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Causes and Prevention of Poor Embryo Quality in IVF with Dr. Geoffrey Sher
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm welcoming back renowned fertility specialist Dr. Geoffrey Sher to talk all about the causes and prevention of poor embryo quality in IVF. With over 36 years of experience and more than 17,000 IVF babies born through his work, Dr. Sher offers valuable insights into the factors that influence embryo quality and shares strategies to help improve IVF outcomes. Key Topics: Embryo Competency: Exploring the critical role of embryo competency in IVF success rates and miscarriages. Factors Affecting Egg Quality: A closer look at how age, ovarian...
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The Latest Advances in Endometriosis Care with guest Dr. Mathew Leonardi
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today on the Egg Whisperer Show, I'm delighted to be joined by Dr. Mathew Leonardi . As a world expert in endometriosis, Dr. Leonardi is known for finding innovative ways to diagnose and treat endometriosis. Additionally, he is an avid researcher, and I can't wait for him to share his research with us. You all know that I love talking about the latest technology and research around fertility, and this conversation is going to be jam packed with great info. Do you have questions about IVF? The next live class call is on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will...
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Becoming a Parent Through Embryo Donation with guests EM•POWER with Moxi
The Egg Whisperer Show
I’m so excited to have Maya, Jen, and Gina of EM•POWER with Moxi back for part two of our discussion about embryo donation! Today, we’re talking all about becoming a parent through embryo donation. Maya became a mother through embryo donation, and she is sharing about the emotional shift that comes with choosing to become a parent to a baby that doesn’t share your DNA. She also talks about some things to consider when you’re deciding if embryo donation is the right choice for you to grow your family. We also talk about genetic counseling, Empower with Moxi’s “Moxi Matching”...
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Everything You Need to Know About Donating Embryos with guests EM•POWER with Moxi
The Egg Whisperer Show
In early 2019, Gina, Jen, and Maya came together as mamas on a mission to transform the landscape of embryo donation. Each of them had a different fertility journey that had a connection to embryo donation, and wanted to make embryo donation better understood, more inclusive, and more accessible. And, they wanted to bridge the gap between reproductive medicine and child well being. I'm so excited to have them on the show. In this episode (which is Part 1 of 2), we're covering donating embryos. Gina and Jen will be talking about options for people who want to donate their embryos, including...
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Getting to Baby: Fertility Expert Series with Dr. Angela Thyer and Judy Simon
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode, Dr. Aimee is joined by Dr. Angela Thyer, a reproductive endocrinologist, and Judy Simon, a reproductive health nutritionist, to discuss their book 'Getting to Baby: A Food First Fertility Plan to Improve Your Odds and Shorten Your Time to Pregnancy'. They share insights from over a decade of research and their experiences teaching fertility-focused cooking classes. The episode delves into practical tips from their book, including their six-week fertility diet guide, the benefits of grain bowls, and the importance of hydration and protein during IVF cycles. ...
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Getting to Baby A Food First Fertility Plan To Improve Your Odds and Shorten Time to Pregnancy with my special guests, Dr. Angela Thyer and Judy Simon
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Judy Simon and Dr. Angela Thyer back to the podcast to talk all about their brand new book, Getting to Baby. Dr. Angela is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, and Judy is a registered dietitian nutritionist who specializes in reproductive health. They’ve developed a practical, food-based fertility blueprint that helps fertility patients improve their odds of success and shorten their time to pregnancy. If you’ve heard me talk about assembling your fertility TEAM, you know that E stands for “exercise and nutrition.”...
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Becoming Fearlessly Fertile with guest Rosanne Austin
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm delighted to be joined by Rosanne Austin. She is the author of two best selling books: "Am I the Reason I'm not Getting Pregnant?," and "Are We the Reason We're Not Getting Pregnant?". She is the creator of "The Fearlessly Fertile" method which has helped thousands of women become pregnant. She's also a certified coach through the International Coach Federation, and member of the California State Bar. She was a fertility patient before she became a coach, going through 7 years of treatment before giving birth to her son at age 43. We are going to...
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How to Find the Best Surrogate and Egg Donor with Stephanie Levich of Family Match
The Egg Whisperer Show
Stephanie Levich is an author, and founder and president of Family Match Consulting, an egg donor and surrogacy agency in Los Angeles. Her recent book is titled "From the Start: A Book About Love and Making Families." I'm excited to have her join me on the show today to talk about how to find the best surrogate and egg donor. In this conversation, Stephanie and I are talking about adoption, surrogacy, and egg donation. We discuss how to navigate the process of finding egg donors and surrogates, and different ways intended parents manage their emotions and the mental health side of modern...
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GUYnecology: The History of Male Reproductive Health with Rene Almeling
The Egg Whisperer Show
You know that when someone writes a book titled “GUYnecology,” I’m going to want to have them on the podcast ASAP. Today, Rene Almeling joins me for an informative and fun conversation about the history of male fertility medicine. Dr. Rene Almeling is an associate professor of sociology at Yale University where her research and teaching has focused on gender and medicine. Using a science based approach, she examines how our bodies, and cultural norms interact to influence scientific knowledge, medical markets, and our individual experiences. Her new book, GUYnecology, takes a look at...
info_outlineIn this episode, the host is joined by Natalie Lampert, author of 'The Big Freeze,' a comprehensive guide on egg freezing. Natalie shares insights from her seven years of research, offering advice for women considering egg freezing. The discussion covers the importance of being well-informed about the process, the societal pressures impacting decisions related to fertility, and the need for open conversations about reproductive health.
The episode also highlights key takeaways from her book, emphasizing that while egg freezing can provide assurance, it is not a guaranteed insurance for future fertility. Listener comments underscore the book's impact, and Natalie shares where her book can be found for those interested.
The next live class call is on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.