Becoming A Changemaker on Your Fertility Journey with guest Alex Budak
Release Date: 10/09/2025
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Fertility hosted by Dr. Lorne Brown of The Conscious Fertility Podcast
The Egg Whisperer Show
I’m thrilled to have joined Dr. Lorne Brown on the Conscious Fertility Podcast to dive deep into the world of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and its potential for women on their fertility journey. As the Egg Whisperer, I shared my passion for patient-centered reproductive care, my TUSHY method for fertility diagnostics, and the importance of leaving no stone unturned when supporting those who want to grow their families. Lorne and I discussed the latest in integrative and holistic approaches, and I had the chance to explain how PRP is being used in my practice to help women who want to...
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ImputePGTA and PGT-P Explained: The Latest in Polygenic Embryo Testing with guest Jonathan Anomaly of Herasight
The Egg Whisperer Show
Read the full episode notes: Today I’m thrilled to dive into the world of polygenic embryo testing (PGTP) and ImputePGTA with my guest, Jonathan Anomaly, Director of Communications at Herasight. And, I'm beyond delighted that Herasight is choosing to share their newest tech, ImputePGTA with us here, for the first time as an Egg Whisperer Show exclusive! Jonathan brings a unique perspective as both a former philosophy professor focused on the ethics of reproductive technologies and a leader at a company developing cutting-edge embryo screening tools. Together, we explore the...
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Treating Endometriosis Related Infertility with guest Dr. Geoffrey Sher
The Egg Whisperer Show
It's a delight to have Dr. Geoffrey Sher back. He's been on the show several times, and our discussion on "How to Avoid Implantation Failure During IVF" is one of the most viewed on the channel! Today we're talking about treating Endometriosis - related infertility. Here are some facts about Endometriosis as shared by Dr. Sher: - Endometriosis is a condition where cells similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grow outside of the uterus, in the pelvic cavity. - It occurs in about 10% of all women and can be symptom free or may cause a wide spectrum 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...
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Your Guide to Picking an Egg Donor, Sperm Donor, and Gestational Carrier, The Egg Whisperer Way
The Egg Whisperer Show
Dr. Aimee shares how she personalize the process of finding an egg donor, sperm donor, or gestational carrier, so that everyone involves feels like they are well informed and empowered with the right information. Do you have questions about IVF? The next live class call is on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. 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...
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Fertility, Resilience, and Functional Medicine: Dr. Roxanne Pero on Thriving Beyond Infertility
The Egg Whisperer Show
Dr. Pero is an OB/GYN from Louisiana with an incredible combination of expertise in western medicine, integrative lifestyle, and functional medicine. In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of holistic healthcare for women’s reproductive health. Dr. Pero shares her own deeply personal fertility journey, including her experiences with endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and hormone imbalances. Her story is one of resilience and determination, and it’s shaped her approach to patient care. She focuses on empowering her patients by reintegrating them into their care plans, emphasizing...
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Boosting Egg Quality: What We Know About NAD+ and Fertility with guest Dr. Mark Ratner of Theralogix
The Egg Whisperer Show
Read the full show notes here: https://www.draimee.org/boosting-egg-quality-what-we-know-about-nad-and-fertility-with-dr-mark-ratner I'm honored to be joined by Dr. Mark Ratner, Chief Science Officer at Theralogix. We’re diving deep into the science of NAD+ - what it is, why it matters for fertility, and how it might help improve egg quality and outcomes for those pursuing IVF or egg freezing. Dr. Ratner, a board certified urologist, brings a wealth of expertise in nutritional supplements and reproductive health, and I’ve been looking forward to sharing this conversation with you. ...
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New PGT-A test Shows that Nearly All Blastocysts and Fetal Tissue are Mosaic with Meaghan Doyle
The Egg Whisperer Show
Did you know that nearly all embryos show some level of mosaicism, even in successful pregnancies? In this conversation with Meaghan Doyle, a Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor specializing in fertility genetics and the founder of DNAide Genetic Counseling, we’re discussing the latest findings on PGT-A testing and what it means for embryo selection and fertility treatment: and this is fascinating! Meaghan joins me to discuss a fascinating new article titled “New PGT-A Test Shows that Nearly All Blastocysts and Fetal Tissue are Mosaic.” We’ll break down what this means for fertility...
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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 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...
info_outlineAlex Budak is an author and faculty member at Berkeley Haas School of Business. He recently wrote a book called "Becoming a Changemaker."
2. Existing at the edges
3. Learned Hopefulness / Learned Optimism
You can learn more about Alex and get his book here: https://www.alexbudak.com/
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