The Miles We Run: Insights on Surrogacy and Marathon Running with guest Alison Beder Solway
Release Date: 11/21/2024
Behind the Scenes in the IVF Lab with Dr. Carol Lynn Burton Curchoe
The Egg Whisperer Show
Dr. Carol Lynn Curchoe, a Board Certified High Complexity IVF Lab Director joins Dr. Aimee for today's episode. Dr. Curchoe is a Senior Clinical Embryologist and Founder of ART Compass IVF. We are talking to her about the latest in cutting edge IVF technology. We will also be talking about the ART Compass app, a mobile application she designed for IVF cycle management and how her technology has changed workflow and improved safety in labs everywhere. ⠀ Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future...
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The Truth About Fertility Drugs
The Egg Whisperer Show
Most fertility treatment hinges on the strategic use of drugs to help the body be as fertile as possible. My goal is to give each of my patients a personalized fertility plan with custom calendars of what to do, which drug to take, and when. Today on the podcast, I’m walking through fertility calendars (keeping things confidential, of course) and talking about the drugs I commonly use to give my patients the best chance at fertility success. Do you have questions about IVF? The next live class call is on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and...
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Ten Things Fertility Patients Should Stop Doing
The Egg Whisperer Show
As a fertility doctor, I help my patients create the family they want, or preserve their fertility for whatever the future may hold. Part of why I love what I do is that I get to understand the whole person that I treat. Not just their body, but their emotional well-being too. We can’t look at humans with tunnel vision. Nor can we look at fertility that way either. The act of going through fertility treatment is as emotional as it is physical. Today on the podcast, I’m sharing the ten things to STOP doing if you’re a fertility patient. Would you like to learn more about IVF? The...
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Fertility Mindset Hacks: How Hypnosis and Visualization Support IVF with guest Naomi Woolfson
The Egg Whisperer Show
On the latest episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by the incredibly compassionate Naomi Woolfson, founder of Embrace Fertility and a trauma-trained hypnotherapist who specializes in helping women feel emotionally supported through fertility treatment. Naomi shares her own four-year journey through IUI, IVF, miscarriage, and anxiety and how it led her to create The Embrace Fertility Method, a mind-body approach that empowers women to feel calm, confident, and connected as they prepare for pregnancy. We talk about how powerful the mind-body connection can be during IVF, how to gently...
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How to Approach IVF Challenges with guest Dr John Norian
The Egg Whisperer Show
I’m excited to have one of my favorite fertility docs, Dr. John Norian from HRC joining me today on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast to talk about IVF Challenges. We will talk about the IVF challenges of having no eggs at retrieval, no blasts, sensitivity to pelvic exams and injections and so much more. Dr. Norian does a great job of answering so many of my questions about different scenarios and offering his insight. Would you like to learn more about IVF? The next live class call is on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask...
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Navigating Stress, Trauma, and Loss in Fertility Treatment with Dr. Loree Johnson
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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Sperm DNA Fragmentation Testing: The Latest Tests for Abnormal Sperm with guest Dr Ramy Ghayda
The Egg Whisperer Show
I’m delighted to have Dr. Ramy Ghayda join me today to talk about sperm, and the importance of sperm DNA Fragmentation testing and how to improve sperm health. When trying to conceive it takes both an egg and sperm cell. And, as you'll hear Dr. Ghayda explain, we now have access to more tests for male factor infertility, and they are more affordable and accessible than ever. He and I both believe it's very important for people, and fertility patients (everyone, really!) to know their options and to be educated about what they can do to improve sperm quality, to test sperm quality. This can...
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The Effect of the Environment on your Fertility with Dr. Jenna Hua
The Egg Whisperer Show
One of the most common questions I get is, "Dr. Aimee, how can I improve egg, sperm and embryo quality?” We know that age, genetics and environment influence egg, sperm, and embryo quality. I've been searching for a diagnostic tool that monitors environmental exposures for my patients, and I'm so excited to have found that one exists. Dr. Jenna Hua of Million Marker joins me to talk all about the impacts of the environment on fertility. We will be talking about how plastics, BPA, and phthalates impact your fertility and reproductive health. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of...
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Surrogacy Unfiltered: Alysia Lyons Shares the Highs, Lows, and Life-Changing Lessons
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by the inspiring Alysia Lyons—life coach, certified Master Neurotransformational Results Coach, Reiki master, and four-time surrogate. Alysia is also the author of Creating Little Miracles: A Guide to Surrogacy, a heartfelt and informative guide for anyone exploring the surrogacy journey. I had the honor of writing the foreword to her book, and I’m thrilled to share her perspective with you. Together, we explore the unfiltered truth about what it’s like to be a surrogate, how to prepare for the emotional and logistical aspects of...
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Sperm Health, Aging, and Male Infertility with guest Dr. Kristin Brogaard
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today, Dr. Kristin Brogaard is joining me today to talk about the Path Fertility SpermQT test. I’m so excited to have her share about the test, because as you’ll hear her say “lots of infertility goes undiagnosed because men go undiagnosed, and when men go undiagnosed, women go through procedures that will not work.” (Who else wants to see this on a bumper sticker?) While sperm were long considered to be just carriers of DNA, it turns out they are a lot more complex than that! Understanding the sperm side of the equation can help anyone trying to conceive better understand what’s...
info_outlineI’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 of endurance, discipline, and resilience.
In this episode, we cover:
- How surrogacy and marathon training both teach endurance and resilience.
- The importance of self-advocacy in healthcare and personal journeys.
- Alison's reflections on hope and perseverance during life's challenges.
- Lessons from blending mental and physical strength to overcome obstacles.
- The inspiration behind Alison’s memoir, The Miles We Run.
Resources:
You can find Alison’s memoir, The Miles We Run, wherever books are sold.
To learn more about her fitness programs, visit ABS Fitness, where Alison helps women over 40 build strength and resilience.
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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.