The Fertility Conversations Podcast | a podcast by fertilityconversations

Episodes

Thursday Feb 02, 2023

Season 3 Finale

Thursday Feb 02, 2023

Welcome to the final episode of Season 3 of the Fertility Conversations Podcast.

This is the final episode of Season 3.

I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support. Thank you to everyone who has shared their stories, to everyone who has listened to the Fertility Conversations Podcast, Subscribed and shared with friends and family. You are all truly appreciated.

Season 4 will be starting in March 2023.

Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).

This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

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Saturday Jan 28, 2023

The Big Taboo: Male Infertility

Saturday Jan 28, 2023

Bonus Episode

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations.

Today, we are joined by Gareth Landy;

https://www.instagram.com/prettyfly4xxy/?hl=en

Gareth is an infertility advocate from Ireland. He was diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome while trying to start a family with his wife who has multiple sclerosis. He shares details of his diagnosis after numerous testing.

Gareth is now an infertility advocate raising awareness about Male factor Infertility. He joins us today to share his fertility journey, path to parenthood and all he does now to raise awareness and support other individuals and couples dealing with Male Factor Infertility.

Male Factor Infertility is rising globally and it was really amazing to have Gareth join us to share his journey and also help educate and create awareness about Male Factor Infertility. Join us to listen to Gareth's incredible journey and all the amazing advocacy work he is doing to raise awareness while also supporting so many others globally.

To connect with Gareth, you can reach him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/prettyfly4xxy/?hl=en

Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).

This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

Friday Nov 11, 2022

Juno Surrogacy Agency

Friday Nov 11, 2022

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations

Today we are joined by Hannah Scott https://www.instagram.com/junosurrogacygeorgia/?hl=en who joins us to share her fertility journey. Hannah is a 42 year old woman who struggled to conceive on her own for 10 years before turning to surrogacy to have children.

Hannah now works for Juno which is a surrogacy agency based in Tbilisi, Georgia helping other couples from all over the world who want to achieve their goal of parenthood.

Juno Surrogacy Agency offers fertility treatment options including; IVF/ICSI, Egg Donation program, IVF with donor eggs program, Self-cycle surrogacy program, Surrogacy for HIV parents, Guaranteed programs and PGD gender selection.

Join us to listen to Hannah's incredible journey and to learn about all the services provided by Juno surrogacy agency.

To connect with Hannah, you can reach her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/junosurrogacygeorgia/?hl=en

Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).

This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

Friday Nov 04, 2022

Bird & Be Prenatal Vitamins and Fertility Care

Friday Nov 04, 2022

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations

Today, we are joined by Samantha Diamond https://www.instagram.com/birdbeco/?hl=en

Samantha is the CEO and founder of Bird & Be; a company which provides personalised prenatal vitamins and fertility care to support individuals and couples through their fertility journeys. While going through her own journey, she noticed how some of the packaging used for ovulation tests and supplements included images that were triggering and decided to change that; by ensuring all the packaging used for Bird&Be products include user friendly images.

Samantha joins us from Toronto, Canada to share her fertility journey and inspiration behind starting Bird & Be. Samantha also provides information about the products and services available through Bird & Be.

Join us to listen to Samantha's incredible journey and all the amazing work she is doing through her company; Bird & Be, to support so many individuals and couples globally.

To connect with Samantha, you can reach her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/birdbeco/?hl=en

Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).

This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

Friday Oct 28, 2022

This is Infertility with Kirsten McLennan

Friday Oct 28, 2022

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations

Today, we are joined by Kirsten McLennan https://www.instagram.com/straight.up.infertility/?hl=en

Kirsten McLennan is an IVF and surrogacy Mum and a strong advocate for infertility awareness. Her debut book 'This is Infertility' is coming out tomorrow on 29 October through C&R Press. It is available for purchase on Amazon.

This is Infertility is the six-year journey of Kirsten and her husband Ryan as they navigate against tremendous odds to be parents. It combines the couple’s personal experiences with factual insights into fertility treatment and surrogacy and what people can expect. Kirsten was also fortunate to win the 2021 C&R Press Non-Fiction Award.

Through her popular Instagram profile https://www.instagram.com/straight.up.infertility/?hl=en, Kirsten shares her personal experience and insights on infertility. She is an IVFbabble ambassador and she writes and interviews for fertility magazines, blogs, and video blogs. Kirsten lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband Ryan and their son Spencer.

Join us to listen to Kirsten's incredible journey and all the amazing advocacy work she is doing to raise awareness while also supporting so many others globally.

To connect with Kirsten, you can reach her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/straight.up.infertility/?hl=en

Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).

This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

Friday Oct 21, 2022

Cryos International Sperm & Egg Bank

Friday Oct 21, 2022

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations

Today, we are joined by a lovely guest; Beatrice Frisland from Denmark. Beatrice works with Cryos International; which is a leading egg and sperm donor agency. Cryos International also provides the option for individuals and couples to view photos of prospective egg or sperm donors in the selection process. In addition, Cryos is able to ship donor eggs and sperm to many countries across the globe.

Beatrice joins us to tell us all about Cryos international and the services they provide to assist singles and couples trying to conceive.

https://www.instagram.com/cryosinternational/?hl=en

Join us to listen to Beatrice to learn all about Cryos International and all the services they provide.

To connect with Beatrice, you can reach her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/cryosinternational/?hl=en

Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).

This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

Saturday Oct 15, 2022

Hope Still Stands with La-Anna Douglas

Saturday Oct 15, 2022

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations

Today, we are joined by La-Anna Douglas https://www.instagram.com/hopestillstands/?hl=en

La-Anna Douglas; AKA the Chief Hope Officer is Women’s Advocate, Published Model, Influencer, Writer, and Motivational Speaker. La-Anna understands that her platform, HopeStillStands, is bigger than her.

La-Anna has a condition; Didelphys Uterus which is a rare congenital condition resulting in her being born with two uteruses. She shares how she was diagnosed and the impact this had on her fertility journey.

La-Anna has made it her life’s mission to share her experiences with fertility struggles, sexual abuse, depression and reproductive health issues. La-Anna has been married to the love of her life, Tim, for 18 years. She is the proud Mom to Two miracle daughters Olivia and Aniyah after going through years of infertility as well as secondary infertility.

Join us to listen to La-Anna's incredible journey and all the amazing advocacy work she is doing to raise awareness while also supporting so many others globally.

To connect with La-Anna, you can reach her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/hopestillstands/?hl=en

Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).

This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

Friday Oct 07, 2022

Donor Child with Emma Grenbaek

Friday Oct 07, 2022

The podcast has been on hold for the past 6weeks due to a loss in the family. The weekly podcast release is now back on starting from today. Thank you for your support and understanding.

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations

Today, we are joined by Emma Grenbaek https://www.instagram.com/donorchild/?hl=en. Emma is donor conceived with a positive mindset. She is the author of the newly released book; Donor Child. Emma joins us today to share her story and discuss the inspiration behind her book; Donor Child. Emma is a Nurse, Author and Speaker.

Join us to listen to Emma's story and all the amazing advocacy work she is doing to raise awareness while also supporting so many others who are donor conceived as well as individuals and couples considering donor conception. .

To connect with Emma, you can reach her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/donorchild/?hl=en

Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).

This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

Monday Aug 22, 2022

The Power of Healing By Simbi Animashaun

Monday Aug 22, 2022

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations

Today, we are joined by Simbi Animashaun https://www.instagram.com/unitedbylossfoundation.inc/

Simbi is a published author, educator, black maternal-infant health advocate, bereavement doula, and mompreneur on a mission. She is passionate about bringing awareness to pregnancy and infant loss for mothers and birth givers across the globe. To further support mothers and birth givers who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss, She founded the United By Loss Foundation, Inc. https://unitedbylossfoundation.com/

She published her first book, The Power of Healing: A Memoir of Loss & Victory in the hope that her story would inspire other women struggling with pregnancy and infant loss. She is also the author of the healing journal; This too shall pass; turning pain into power.

Simbi shares that she had a stroke at age 31 and feels really lucky to be here today. Due to her fertility journey and medical experiences, Simbi has now made it her a mission to help other women who are experiencing fibroids, infertility, and painful periods achieve their health and wellness objectives more quickly.

Join us to listen to Simbi's incredible journey and all the amazing advocacy work she is doing to raise awareness while also supporting so many others globally. Simbi has a Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness day event happening in Georgia on October 15, 2022. Non-georgia residents can also purchase a tshirt to support the cause.

To connect with Simbi, you can reach her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/unitedbylossfoundation.inc/

Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).

This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

Monday Aug 15, 2022

Legal Aspects of fertility treatment with Fertility Lawyer Undiga

Monday Aug 15, 2022

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations

Today, we are joined by Undiga EmuEkpere https://www.instagram.com/auxilliaparentis/?hl=en. Undiga is a Lawyer practising Fertility Law in Nigeria and the UK.

Her firm; Auxillia Parentis https://www.auxilliaparentis.com/ was established to provide comprehensive and accurate information about assisted parenthood in Nigeria. They also assist to help avoid pitfalls that could occur when navigating alternative paths to parenthood. Auxillia Parentis has strengths in International surrogacy, Adoption and in the use of donor gametes.

Undiga joins us to share the importance of consulting a lawyer when considering assisted parenthood. She also shares some of the questions that intending parents should be asking when considering donor gametes, surrogacy and fertility treatment locally and overseas.

Join us to listen to this episode with Undiga and all the amazing advocacy work she is doing to raise awareness while also supporting so many individuals and couples currently going through fertility struggles.

To connect with Undiga, you can reach her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/auxilliaparentis/?hl=en

Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility).

This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com