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146. Infertility, Miscarriage and Grief Against The Backdrop of October 7th with Shirel Korobkin and Shani Weinmann Kay

Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

Release Date: 10/21/2024

169. This Wasn’t the Plan: Choosing Motherhood on My Own with Jordana Brown

Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Jordana Brown joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -her journey becoming a frum single mother by choice -the unexpected path that led her here and how she never imagined this would be her story -the emotional toll of letting go of “the plan” and the strength it took to move forward anyway -the moment the decision became real, egg freezing, the heartbreak of multiple pregnancy losses, and the incredible strength she had to keep trying -how people judged, supported, misunderstood, and sometimes surprised her—and what she wishes...

168. Second Chances, Sacred Choices: A Fertility Story of Love and Genetics with Sarah Ickovitz

Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Sarah Ickovitz, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -her powerful story of navigating remarriage, discovering genetic challenges, and turning to IVF with genetic testing -the emotional impact of learning you carry a genetic condition -how she was able to make it through all the hard moments in the process -what helps her stay focused and stay positive through it all This is a moving conversation about what it means to rebuild, reimagine family, and keep going with courage. More about Sarah: -Sarah is a remarried Mom of 4. She has 1 IVF baby...

167. “Normalize It” with Dr Jessica Zucker

Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Jessica Zucker, PhD, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -her new book, “Normalize It” -how she expands her lens to address a multitude of challenges that women face- that so often make them stay silent -how to speak about the uncomfortable to help make you feel less alone (even though I hate that phrase- listen to hear why!) More about Dr. Zucker: Dr. Zucker specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health, which means she primarily works with women who are contemplating or struggling with pregnancy, pregnancy and infant loss,...

166. Fragile X Syndrome: A Silent Factor in Infertility

Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Estie Rose, MS, CGC, Heather Hipp, MD, and Gail Heyman, join Aimee Baron, MD for the second episode of our 5-part IWSTHAB x JSCREEN Podcast series is all about Fragile X. When people think of genetic testing before pregnancy, they often think of Tay-Sachs or cystic fibrosis—but Fragile X is just as important and far less understood. In this episode, Estie Rose and Dr. Heather Hipp explain the difference between recessive and X-linked conditions, what it means to be a Fragile X carrier, and how it can affect fertility and family planning. We also...

165. Fill Your Cup with Shirel Korobkin

Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Shirel Korobkin, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -her deeply personal fertility journey -the stillbirth she experienced four years ago, a recent miscarriage, and the ongoing pain and resilience that define life after loss -the powerful parallels between her own struggles and the journey of the Jewish people in Egypt -what it means to seek liberation while still walking through grief -tangible ways to care for yourself and “fill your cup” this holiday season—especially if your heart feels heavy during a time that celebrates freedom and...

164. At The End Of My Rope: My Hysterectomy Story with Chaya Kasten

Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chaya Kasten RN, BSN, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -her deeply personal journey through antepartum and postpartum depression -hyperemesis gravidarum, and debilitating blood loss -the relentless storm that made daily life unbearable -how in the end, a hysterectomy was the only path forward, a choice that gave her back her health, her energy, and her sense of self -the grief that came along with her hysterectomy and the knowledge that there would be no more children More about Chaya: I'm a 35 year old mother of 2. I'm a nurse who's...

163. Turning Pain into Purpose with Chaya Hott

Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chaya Hott joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -grief, resilience, and the power of turning personal tragedy into a source of healing for others -her experience navigating secondary infertility, a devastating stillbirth, and an early loss -how each heartbreak deepened her grief and after years of heartbreak, pain and healing, she welcomed her rainbow baby, but her story didn’t end there -how she took her pain and transformed it into purpose -her journey of becoming a grief educator, dedicating herself to helping others navigate the unbearable...

162. From Heartbreak to Hope: My Surrogacy Journey with Carly Joseph

Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Carly Joseph joins Aliza Konig, IWSTHAB's surrogacy consultant, to speak with Carly Joseph, to explore the deeply personal and emotional journey of surrogacy. From the initial struggles of building a family to the life-changing decision to pursue surrogacy, Carly is excited to normalize conversations around surrogacy and share her story in a vulnerable way in hopes that it will offer hope and comfort to others. They talk about... -the journey to parenthood before considering surrogacy -the emotions and uncertainties of choosing surrogacy -navigating...

161. Surrogacy Unfiltered: Everything You Wanted to Know (but were afraid to ask) with Aliza Abrams Konig

Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Aliza Abrams Konig joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -the complex and deeply personal journey of surrogacy—one that comes with unique challenges, especially within the Jewish community -the realities of surrogacy, the emotional and halachic considerations, and the questions that so many intended parents struggle with -finding a “kosher” surrogate—how hard is it, and what are the costs? Are grants available? -the emotional and relational aspects—how involved are partners, and how does that shape the bond with the baby? -preparing for...

160. Finding Calm in the Chaos with Dr. Aliza Ancier

Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Aliza Ancier joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -mindfulness and how this technique can ground people during times of stress or anxiety (hello fertility journey) -what mindfulness is and isn’t, some misconceptions, how she personally found it helpful after her loss stillbirth, and some practical suggestions on how to incorporate pieces of it into your own life -learning new ways to cope with the ups and downs *For practical solutions, jump to the end of the episode (36:21) More about Aliza: Dr. Aliza Ancier PT, DPT, PCES specializes in...

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Shirel Korobkin and Shani Weinmann Kay join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-the realities of the fertility community in Israel, one year after October 7th

-what the last 365 days has been for them personally and as individuals who have taken active roles in trying to hold space for others

-advice to those of us who live in the diaspora, as to how we can best support our friends and family there, and be a light to them and they manage this difficult time

-Shirel speaks about her grief work @IWSTHAB

-Shani speaks about sharing her miscarriage publicly with @timesofisrael

More about Shirel:

Shirel Korobkin moved from Toronto to Israel in 2020 and now lives in Harish. She works as a Grief Educator and Group Support Lead for English speakers at "I Was Supposed To Have A Baby," a Jewish fertility and pregnancy loss organization. Shirel is also actively involved in building the English-speaking community in Harish through events and shiurim.

Connect with Shirel:

-Follow her on Instagram

-Join one of Shirel's support groups

More about Shani:

Shani Weinmann Kay was born in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in the Jewish community of Toco Hills. She attended Torah Day School of Atlanta and Yeshiva Atlanta before coming to Midreshet Harova and then joining the IDF, serving as a Combat Medic in the Artillery Brigade. She has a degree in Dance, is studying Psychology, and is a reservist in Search and Rescue.

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