Genetic Testing: To Test or Not to Test, That is The Question with guest Dr Nabil Arrach
Release Date: 11/06/2024
How to Find the Best Surrogate and Egg Donor with guest Stephanie Levich
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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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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Is It Age or Inflammation? The Truth About Fertility & Egg Quality with Dr. Natalie Crawford
The Egg Whisperer Show
Is it just your age, or is inflammation really affecting your fertility? In this episode, I'm breaking down the real relationship between hormones, inflammation, and egg quality — why age isn't the whole story, how chronic inflammation impacts your fertility, what your cycle is really trying to tell you, and how to balance lifestyle changes with treatment like IVF for the best possible outcome. Joining me is one of my favorite fellow fertility doctors, Dr. Natalie Crawford @NatalieCrawfordMD a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, co-founder of Fora Fertility in...
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Fertility Care When Nothing Else Has Worked with Dr. Aimee hosted by Meg Faith of For The Barreness
The Egg Whisperer Show
I’m excited to have joined Meg Faith recently for an Instagram Live on “For The Baroness,” and delighted to be sharing our conversation on The Egg Whisperer Show. In this episode, we dive into how tailored approaches can transform fertility journeys, especially when it comes to customizing treatment plans based on unique patient needs. We covered everything from the importance of a thorough diagnosis to exploring innovative treatments like ovarian PRP and rapamycin. We discussed the critical importance of understanding every patient’s story and why I believe, “There’s just no...
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How to Make Fertility Treatment More Affordable with Dr Alexander Kucherov
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Dr. Alexander Kucherov, a Reproductive Endocrinologist at Illume Fertility, to talk about one of the most important (and often most stressful) parts of the fertility journey: how to afford treatment. Dr. Kucherov shares practical strategies for navigating the financial side of fertility care, including how to access grants, choose smart loan options, and make the most of insurance coverage. We also talk about the role of clinics in providing transparent pricing and financial education, and new innovations on the horizon that could help...
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The truth about perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Nitu Bajekal
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Nitu Bajekal, an incredibly experienced obstetrician and gynecologist with nearly 40 years in clinical practice. Known by many as "Dr. Magical Bajekal," she brings invaluable insights into the world of menopause, PCOS, endometriosis, and complex vulval issues. We dive deep into the topics of perimenopause and menopause, discussing why recognizing these phases is so essential for women’s health. Dr. Bajekal shares how menopause is diagnosed and highlights the powerful role of lifestyle medicine and plant-based nutrition...
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How to be Emotionally Resilient During Fertility Treatment with guest Abbe Feder of Incircle Fertility
The Egg Whisperer Show
"Is it possible to become emotionally resilient, so that you can handle all of the things that you face as a fertility patient without feeling overwhelmed and triggered constantly?" I get this question all. the. time, and today I'm excited to have Abbe Feder of Incircle Fertility on to share tips, tricks, and mindset shifts with us! Tip 1: Be kind to yourself, and know that things like baby announcements, or nosy questions from family members are triggering to many fertility patients. That doesn't make it easier, but it might help to know you're not alone in the feelings. Some of these...
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"Unexplained Infertility" Isn't Really Unexplained | What Every Patient Should Know ⭐ with guest Aimee Raupp
The Egg Whisperer Show
What if a diagnosis of "unexplained infertility" simply means no one's looked closely enough yet? Two Aimees share their views on how "unexplained" may be a lazy diagnosis that actually requires a deeper dive into what is going on. In this episode of The Egg Whisper Show, I sit down with Aimee Raupp @AimeeRaupp bestselling author, fertility expert, and longtime women's health advocate, to talk about her book Yes, You Can Get Pregnant, and why "unexplained infertility" is often just a lazy diagnosis. We cover everything from joy and nervous system regulation to...
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Healing After Miscarriage with guests Stefanie Bonnell and Dr. Dana McQueen
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Stefanie Bonnell, a licensed therapist who specializes in perinatal loss and trauma, and Dr. Dana McQueen, a reproductive endocrinologist with a focus on recurrent miscarriage and endometriosis. Together, we dive into one of the most heartbreaking experiences in reproductive health: miscarriage, and talk about how to support healing both emotionally and physically. Stefanie shares her own personal story and the insights she's gained as a therapist supporting others through loss. Dr. McQueen brings her clinical perspective on the...
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Testicular Sperm May Improve Pregnancy Rates, a discussion with Dr. Blake Evans
The Egg Whisperer Show
I love sharing the latest studies with you. I’m so excited to interview Dr. Blake Evans on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast today to share his published findings about testicular sperm and IVF outcomes. Testicular sperm (or sperm taken from the testicle as opposed to ejaculated sperm) in some cases may improve the rate of blastocyst development and pregnancy rates for those who have first tried IVF unsuccessfully with ejaculated sperm. I’m delighted to have Dr. Evans on the podcast to share his findings, and to talk about what you can do to optimize sperm quality and increase your own IVF...
info_outlineWe will be talking about who should be testing their embryos, the difference between chromosomes and genes, mosaicism, and the importance and limitations of genetic testing.
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