Making Babies: A Guide to Donor Egg Pregnancy, hosted by Amanda Casgar of Hysterical
Release Date: 02/13/2025
How to Make the Most of Egg Freezing: What to Expect and How to Plan Ahead
The Egg Whisperer Show
I’m diving into one of the most empowering options in fertility care today: egg freezing. Whether you're considering it now or just gathering information, I want you to have a clear understanding of what to expect—and how to set yourself up for success. I’m sharing my insights on the best time to freeze your eggs, how many eggs you may want to freeze based on your family-building goals, and what the process actually looks like. You’ll learn about the tests I recommend before getting started, why personalization matters, and how to emotionally and physically prepare for the journey. My...
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Optimize Your Fertility: Eggs, Embryos & Endometriosis
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today, I’m diving into how you can optimize your fertility, especially if you're dealing with endometriosis. This episode was originally hosted by Ashley and Tiffany at Fertility Village Live. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or preparing for IVF, understanding how endometriosis affects your fertility is key. I’ll walk you through what this condition means for your eggs and embryos and offer actionable advice for improving your chances of success. We’ll talk about everything from diagnosis to treatment, and I’ll share the top strategies I use with my own patients...
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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...
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How Acupuncture Can Support Your Fertility Journey with guest Mary Wong
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today, we're going to talk about how acupuncture and Eastern medicine can help you thrive on your pathway to pregnancy. Mary Wong is the best selling author of "Pathways to Pregnancy," and has practiced acupuncture since 1993. She is also a health and life coach who's dedicated to helping individuals thrive in mind, body, and soul. In our discussion, Mary and I are talking about 💙How Eastern medicine and acupuncture can support fertility treatment 💙Why you should consider acupuncture during fertility treatment 💙What to know if you have a fear of needles 💙How...
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What You Need to Know About Egg Donation with Dr. Diane Tober
The Egg Whisperer Show
I'm joined by Dr. Diane Tober, medical anthropologist, researcher, and author of Eggsonomics, a book that exposes the hidden realities of the global egg donation industry. Her NSF-funded research includes nearly 900 survey participants and close to 300 interviews with donors across the U.S., Spain, and beyond. We talk about the real risks donors face, the ethical complexities of how donors are selected and compensated, and what a more transparent fertility industry could look like for donors, intended parents, and doctors alike. In this episode, we cover: Why egg donors often don't feel...
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How to Have a Great Sex Life as a Fertility Patient with guest Dr. Renée Hilliard
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Dr. Renée Hilliard, an expert in sexual health, mindfulness, and integrative wellness. We discuss how mental and emotional well-being intersect with fertility, the role of mindfulness in reproductive health, and the importance of cultivating a healthy relationship with intimacy and self-care throughout the fertility journey. In This Episode, We Cover: The role of mindfulness and emotional health in fertility How past experiences shape our reproductive wellness Why intimacy and connection matter during fertility treatments The...
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Living with Endometriosis: What You Need to Know About Healing and Hope with Dr Iris Kerin Orbuch
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I welcome Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch, a renowned expert on endometriosis, to discuss the complexities and challenges of living with this disease. We explore how endometriosis affects fertility, the obstacles to early diagnosis, and the misconceptions that often delay proper treatment. Dr. Orbuch shares insights on the integrative approaches used in her practice, highlighting the importance of gut health in managing endometriosis. We also discuss the critical need for specialized surgical treatment and how endometriosis impacts overall health and...
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Sleep and Your Fertility with guest Dr. Sara Nowakowski
The Egg Whisperer Show
The relationship between sleep and fertility isn't something that's talked about very much. I'm excited to have sleep expert, Dr. Sara Nowakowski, joining me today. We all know sleep is important, but did you know that sleep helps you recover from illness and rebound from life challenges? It also helps with mood regulation and decreases depression and anxiety, and it has been shown to help memory consolidation. Plus, there is scientific evidence to show that sleep impacts hormones, has varying effects during the different phases of a woman's reproductive life (when trying to conceive, during...
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What is Menopausal Pregnancy and How Are Celebrities Getting Pregnant After Age 50?
The Egg Whisperer Show
Did you know that pregnancy after menopause is possible? In this episode, Dr. Aimee dives into everything you need to know about menopausal pregnancy, including the science behind it, the role of egg donation, and how women over 50 are growing their families. She also shares important considerations for those thinking about this path to parenthood. In this episode, we cover: How pregnancy is possible after menopause The role of donor eggs in menopausal pregnancy Health risks and considerations for pregnancy at an older age Success rates and advancements in reproductive technology Emotional...
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The Truth About Fertility Trends in 2026: Egg Maxing, Sperm Maxing, Hormone Balancing & More with Sara Jensen of Hugh and Grace
The Egg Whisperer Show
This episode is a special one. Sara Jensen, co-founder and Co-CEO of Hugh & Grace invited me to join her for a live conversation in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week and the interview was so good, I knew I had to share it with all of you here on the Egg Whisperer Show. Sara has walked the deeply personal road of unexplained infertility for 14 years, ultimately building her family through the incredible gift of surrogacy. And, she and her husband Ben and channeled that journey (and what they learned) into a company dedicated to hormone-supportive, toxin-free wellness...
info_outlineI had the pleasure of joining Amanda Casgar, co-founder of Hysterical, for a deep dive into fertility, perimenopause, and what’s possible when it comes to having babies later in life. We covered a lot—my own journey into reproductive endocrinology, my family’s background in OB-GYN, and why I’m so passionate about empowering women with knowledge about their reproductive health.
In this conversation, I walk through my TUSHY Method for fertility testing, the emotional side of fertility treatments, and the importance of having a strong sense of purpose throughout the process. We also explored cutting-edge procedures like ovarian PRP, the impact of endometriosis, and the latest innovations in reproductive medicine.
In this episode, we cover:
- How to assess your fertility with my TUSHY Method
- The latest on egg freezing—costs, viability, and how many eggs you really need
- What perimenopause means for your fertility and hormone health
- The emotional toll of fertility treatments and how to support your mental health
- Innovations in reproductive medicine, including ovarian PRP and egg donation options
Read the show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.
Visit Amanda's website, This is Hysterical.
Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.
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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.