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All About Fertility Podcast

54 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

A podcast that helps support you through your fertility journey. Whether you're trying to conceive naturally, need help through science or using a surrogate or adopting, we're on a journey to achieve our family dreams.

Our stories are different but our goals are the same, hear from amazing people who share their journey and listen to industry experts discuss topics you want to hear, breaking the information into bite-size easy to understand information.

Let's break the sigmas around fertility and raise awareness.

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Episodes

S2_ Ep 15 Traveling For Egg or Sperm Donation

July 14, 2021 12:37 - 48 minutes - 38.8 MB

There is no way around the shortage of egg or sperm donation!  Or is there?  I have to wait near 2 years or find my own egg donor!  Or do you? You've tried everything and now you don't know where to go.  You're at a crossroad and you're thinking about donor egg but there is a shortage, what do you do?  What if there was a way that you could achieve your family goals and dreams, but it involves leaving your home country.  What if I also said it was cost effective?  Would you consider it? My...

S2_ Ep 14 The Story of a Sperm Donor

June 06, 2021 13:26 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

I'm not sure what you thought about when you were growing up.  I dreamt of a veil, getting married and then having kids. That was the dream and I didn't think about another way, why would I? No until I met my husband and because of aggressive cancer treatment it leave him infertile, not able to have his own children, and so we researched into sperm donation.  If it wasn't for the gift of sperm donors we wouldn't have been able to have a family.   This episode raises the issues of a declini...

S2_ Ep 13 Women's Health with Natural Fertility NZ

May 25, 2021 06:10 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

Shhhhh! Do you feel like that sometimes when you hear the word thrush or yeast infection?  What about bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Open the floor and swallow me up!  However it's a common in women's health and yet we don't discuss it, perhaps we don't feel the need to discuss it because there's lots of over the counter medication we can purchase.  Or is it just like fertility, miscarriages, abortion and other women's health are taboo subjects?  I'd like to change that of course, so I speak with...

S2 Ep 12_ Mother's Day Special _ Egg Donation

May 09, 2021 09:14 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MB

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers past, present and future.  Mother's in waiting I see you and stand with you as you keep your vision in alive and guarded.  Mother's Day, at times, can't be possible without the generosity of donors to make it happen and so I speak to Dr Melissa Cameron from Melbourne IVF to discuss the gift of egg donation and the shortage and how education is the key and who can donate. · Melissa trained in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Mercy Hospital for Women, obtai...

89.9FM TheLight interview with Ella founder of All About Fertility

April 27, 2021 04:43 - 7 minutes - 3.45 MB

National Infertility Awareness Week was filled with lots activities, where people from around the world shared their stories and walked their journey with us all.  It was a powerful week. While NIAW has come to a close raising awareness doesn't stop, we still have to reach out and support women and men going through some tough times to achieve their family dreams and vision.   I'm so grateful for 89.9FM TheLight to support #niaw and have me on their show to share my journey and how support...

S2 Ep 10_ Fibroids an Infertile story and Everything In-between.

April 26, 2021 11:21 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MB

My guest Akua Ankrah aka Jane Ankrah, is a fertility advocate who is passionate about; Educating people about infertility with an aim to de-stigmatise people’s approach and thoughts to infertility. Helping people realise their dreams of being parents in which ever form they choose. Educating women to advocate for themselves, and, finally, Advocating for infertility causes such as insurance coverage. She's a mother to two lovely girls and mom to a schnoodle dog son Buddy Ankrah, her girl...

S2 Ep 9_ Are my embryos in safe hands? What happens behind the closed lab door?

March 29, 2021 11:11 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MB

If you're trying to have a family via assisted reproductive technology goal is to have healthy embryos that implant into the uterus which turns into a healthy baby. Have you ever wondered once the egg and sperm are in the lab who is behind the magic?  Meet Lucy Lines.  She's an Embryologist turned Fertility Project Manager and Guide, creator of Two Lines Fertility, wife, and mother of 2 little people. She helps women and couples who are trying to conceive to create the families they are dr...

S2 Ep 8_Access Australia Take Over_ Your IVF Success website discussed

March 06, 2021 04:42 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MB

All About Fertility Podcast gave the reins to Access Australia CEO, Maree Pickens, as we discussed the new government website Your IVF Success with Prof. Georgina Chambers, Director of the National Perinatal Epidemiology and Statistics Unit (NPESU) at UNSW and A/Prof. Peter Illingworth an Infertility & IVF /Reproductive Endocrinology specialist. Maree Pickens is the volunteer CEO of Access Australia’s National Infertility Network. With a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Au...

S2 Ep 7_ Cool Beans Underwear Talks Male Infertility

February 28, 2021 07:16 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MB

Saara Jamieson is the co-founder and co-inventor of Cool Beans Men’s Health Underwear.  Together with her husband Jordan, Saara has experienced fertility issues and has undergone fertility treatment in the past before her successful pregnancies.  Happily, she is now the mother of two young children. Saara earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Queensland, majoring in animal and veterinary bioscience.  As a result of her own fertility journey, her university studies, previous ...

S2 Ep 6_ Let's Talk Hormone Imbalance & Endometriosis

February 13, 2021 14:03 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

Belinda Kirkpatrick, the author of ‘Healthy Hormones’, is an expert Naturopath and Nutritionist with over 15 years of clinical experience. Belinda specialises in women’s health and is especially passionate about hormonal health, fertility management, miscarriage prevention and menopause. Belinda is known for her extensive knowledge of natural and conventional treatment in addition to her evidence-based approach to integrative healthcare. Belinda is the creator of several online courses inc...

S2 Ep 5 _It's a Match! Donor Program and AI technology

February 07, 2021 11:45 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Technology is always evolving, it's mind-blowing.  The donor programme will also interest me because my husband and I used a donor, so I'm always interested to hear the next development in the industry.  I came across Fenomatch and became fascinated with the technology and caught up with Joshua who is the product owner at Fenomatch. Fenomatch is a company dedicated to improving the donor selection process for IVF patients. The Fenomatch algorithm allows doctors to assign donors a score base...

Season 2 Episode 4_Sourcing an Egg Donor Another Way

February 01, 2021 01:56 - 35 minutes - 49 MB

We know that there isn't one way of having a child.  Many of us need that extra help to achieve our family dreams and we need the amazing support of donors.  For those looking for an egg donor the waiting list in Australia via an IVF clinic is long and many do not provide the service to find you an egg donor.  For those's seeking an egg donor they look to family, friends or travel overseas to a clinic with an egg donor programme. However, with COVID-19 and the restriction on travel, traveli...

Season 2 Episode 3_ A Surrogate's tale and MRKH Syndrome

January 25, 2021 10:22 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

When you're on a fertility journey the one thing you have in common with the other person is the desire to become parents.  We all have a story to share, even if you don't think it matters, I assure you, your story matters to someone, your journey is important and to share it is the gift so it strengthens the next person to continue and push through. I had the privilege of hearing and reading Beck and Leonie's story.   It's a journey that would leave you in awe of the special bond that two ...

Season 2 Episode 2 _Living a Toxin Free Lifestyle and PCOS

January 18, 2021 05:58 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Do toxins contribute to some of our health issues, especially when it comes to fertility?  Can you heal yourself from PCOS by living a toxin-free lifestyle? Today I speak to the gorgeous Kalli Fardoulis who loves educating, inspiring & empowering women to live their best life yet. Having holistically overcome,  amenorrhea a symptom of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), it sparked her interest in becoming a Holistic Health Coach and Reiki Practitioner. As the creator of Blown Away Hair Spa...

Season 2 Episode 1 _ What the IVF? Kirsty Lee's Story

January 04, 2021 05:48 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MB

Happy New Year!  Hope you all had a great start to the year. This is the first episode of 2021 and what better way to bring in the new year with a positive story that will bring a smile to your face and give you hope if you're on an IVF journey. I love to hear pregnancy announcements especially when you know of their struggle trying to conceive, it's a roller coast of emotions and highs and lows.  Kirsty shares her journey with me, sharing the ups and downs of IVF and the issues along the ...

Looking into the Mind with Hypnotherapy

December 06, 2020 23:36 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

Brad Buchanan is a Clinical Hypnotherapist at Ultra Health Therapies, a very busy and well-established health clinic in Southport. As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Brad helps clients take back control of their life using the immense power of the mind. Brad specialises in Trauma, Anxiety, Phobias, Chronic Pain and Hypnobirthing.  Brad is highly trained and experienced in regression therapy, parts therapy, gestalt therapy, direct and indirect suggestion. Brad has taken all his knowledge and expe...

Season 1 Episode 19_ Looking into the Mind with Hypnotherapy

December 06, 2020 23:36 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

Brad Buchanan is a Clinical Hypnotherapist at Ultra Health Therapies, a very busy and well-established health clinic in Southport. As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Brad helps clients take back control of their life using the immense power of the mind. Brad specialises in Trauma, Anxiety, Phobias, Chronic Pain and Hypnobirthing.  Brad is highly trained and experienced in regression therapy, parts therapy, gestalt therapy, direct and indirect suggestion. Brad has taken all his knowledge and expe...

Season 1 Episode 18_ Eggs On Ice - Elective Egg Freezing

November 23, 2020 04:50 - 39 minutes - 54 MB

Accreditations: MBBS MMed FRANZCOG CREI Specialities: Gynaecology / Infertility& IVF/ Laparoscopic Surgery/ Male Infertility Dr Manny Mangat is a fertility specialist with a Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility – the highest possible credential for a specialist in her field. Combined with her training in obstetrics and gynaecology and drawing on 20 years’ total experience as a doctor, Manny is perfectly equipped to help both women and men seeking to become parents. He...

Eggs On Ice - Elective Egg Freezing

November 23, 2020 04:50 - 39 minutes - 54 MB

Accreditations: MBBS MMed FRANZCOG CREI Specialities: Gynaecology / Infertility& IVF/ Laparoscopic Surgery/ Male Infertility Dr Manny Mangat is a fertility specialist with a Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility – the highest possible credential for a specialist in her field. Combined with her training in obstetrics and gynaecology and drawing on 20 years’ total experience as a doctor, Manny is perfectly equipped to help both women and men seeking to become parents. He...

What is Acupuncture? Can Acupuncture Help Me Conceive?

November 16, 2020 02:02 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Amy is a Chinese Medicine doctor committed to developing integrative medical practices through practice, research and education in the field of Fertility, IVF and Pregnancy Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine. Amy is Director of Acupuncture Pregnancy Clinic Alexandria a clinic located in Alexandria Specialist day hospital alongside IVF Australia. Amy has been an acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner that has focused on women’s health, fertility, IVF and pregnancy support for over...

Season 1 Episode 17_ What is Acupuncture? Can Acupuncture Help Me Conceive?

November 16, 2020 02:02 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Amy is a Chinese Medicine doctor committed to developing integrative medical practices through practice, research and education in the field of Fertility, IVF and Pregnancy Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine. Amy is Director of Acupuncture Pregnancy Clinic Alexandria a clinic located in Alexandria Specialist day hospital alongside IVF Australia. Amy has been an acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner that has focused on women’s health, fertility, IVF and pregnancy support for over...

Season 1 Episode 16_ Surrogacy 101 with Cassandra Kalpaxis

November 09, 2020 04:37 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

As a lawyer, Cassandra started out working various general practice firms but always practising within the family law space. Over the years Cassandra passion for family law has deepened and she has niched solely into the practice of family law. Having a background in other areas of law provides Cassandra with valuable knowledge of practice and procedure required for issues that may arise during a family law matter. Cassandra is passionate about surrogacy. Knowing first hand the heartache ...

Surrogacy 101 with Cassandra Kalpaxis

November 09, 2020 04:37 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

As a lawyer, Cassandra started out working various general practice firms but always practising within the family law space. Over the years Cassandra passion for family law has deepened and she has niched solely into the practice of family law. Having a background in other areas of law provides Cassandra with valuable knowledge of practice and procedure required for issues that may arise during a family law matter. Cassandra is passionate about surrogacy. Knowing first hand the heartache ...

Gabriela Rosa - Unexplained Fertility, Miscarriage & Mindset

October 25, 2020 05:09 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MB

Gabriela Rosa is a world-renowned Fertility Specialist, Best-Selling Author, Harvard University Awarded Scholar, Researcher, Speaker and Educator. She pioneered telemedicine infertility treatment as the founder of the first-ever global, virtual fertility clinic with The Rosa Institute and naturalfertilitybreakthrough.com A two-time bestselling author with a fourth title “Fertility Breakthrough: Overcoming infertility and recurrent miscarriage when other treatments failed” released in 2019 ...

Season 1 Episode 15_ Gabriela Rosa - Unexplained Fertility, Miscarriage & Mindset

October 25, 2020 05:09 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MB

Gabriela Rosa is a world-renowned Fertility Specialist, Best-Selling Author, Harvard University Awarded Scholar, Researcher, Speaker and Educator. She pioneered telemedicine infertility treatment as the founder of the first-ever global, virtual fertility clinic with The Rosa Institute and naturalfertilitybreakthrough.com A two-time bestselling author with a fourth title “Fertility Breakthrough: Overcoming infertility and recurrent miscarriage when other treatments failed” released in 2019 ...

Sorry for Your Loss...Miscarriage and Early Pregnancy Loss

October 12, 2020 00:24 - 17 minutes - 14.2 MB

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month Today I speak with Samantha Payne, Pink Elephants CEO.  Sam is also co-founder and is driven to ensure no one faces the journey of early pregnancy loss alone and received the support and understanding they deserve.   Sam shares her own experience and journey with early pregnancy loss and the lack of support during that time, which lead her to create Pink Elephants.  Sam is an empathetic, engaging, knowledgeable, and impactful advocate for ...

Season 1 Episode 14_ Sorry for Your Loss...Miscarriage and Early Pregnancy Loss

October 12, 2020 00:24 - 17 minutes - 14.2 MB

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month Today I speak with Samantha Payne, Pink Elephants CEO.  Sam is also co-founder and is driven to ensure no one faces the journey of early pregnancy loss alone and received the support and understanding they deserve.   Sam shares her own experience and journey with early pregnancy loss and the lack of support during that time, which lead her to create Pink Elephants.  Sam is an empathetic, engaging, knowledgeable, and impactful advocate for ...

What Does He Think? Edward Zia Shares his Fertility Journey

September 21, 2020 02:48 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

I had the pleasure of speaking to Edward Zia about his fertility journey.  Ed shares his long journey to parenthood with his wife and how they managed they managed their relationship and what they did in order to conceive.  They have two beautiful children. About Edward: Ed’s a Marketing Mentor Certified Practising Marketer (CPM) & Master Coach and has mentored thousands of winners globally to help them get more clients, win top positions and become leading personal brands. As Master Grade...

Season 1 Episode 13_ What Does He Think? Edward Zia Shares his Fertility Journey

September 21, 2020 02:48 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

I had the pleasure of speaking to Edward Zia about his fertility journey.  Ed shares his long journey to parenthood with his wife and how they managed they managed their relationship and what they did in order to conceive.  They have two beautiful children. About Edward: Ed’s a Marketing Mentor Certified Practising Marketer (CPM) & Master Coach and has mentored thousands of winners globally to help them get more clients, win top positions and become leading personal brands. As Master Grade...

Season 1 Episode 12_ How to be Financially Fit During Your Fertility Journey

August 24, 2020 00:25 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MB

As someone using ART on my fertility journey, finance can be a burden especially during uncertain times we see ourselves in during COVID.  But like many other women going through IVF, it's an expense I have to factor into my financial plan.  Even if you’re trying naturally but using alternative therapies to complement your journey, it all adds up and at times when IVF doesn’t go to plan and you see yourself having multiple rounds, how do you manage your finances? How do you become financial ...

How to be Financially Fit During Your Fertility Journey

August 24, 2020 00:25 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MB

As someone using ART on my fertility journey, finance can be a burden especially during uncertain times we see ourselves in during COVID.  But like many other women going through IVF, it's an expense I have to factor into my financial plan.  Even if you’re trying naturally but using alternative therapies to complement your journey, it all adds up and at times when IVF doesn’t go to plan and you see yourself having multiple rounds, how do you manage your finances? How do you become financial ...

Shona's Journey as a Solo Parent via a Sperm Donor

August 17, 2020 01:22 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

Shona is a senior marketing executive at an ASX Top 100 company in Sydney. For as long as she remembers, she knew she wanted children.  At 30yrs old she began the process of budgeting and saving to allow her to be a solo parent by choice via a sperm donor.  Her daughter was born in 2013, and her son in 2018.  Shona has a strong passion for sharing her story with others and ensuring her kids are proud of who they are, and how they came to be.

Season 1 Episode 11_ Shona's Journey as a Solo Parent via a Sperm Donor

August 17, 2020 01:22 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

Shona is a senior marketing executive at an ASX Top 100 company in Sydney. For as long as she remembers, she knew she wanted children.  At 30yrs old she began the process of budgeting and saving to allow her to be a solo parent by choice via a sperm donor.  Her daughter was born in 2013, and her son in 2018.  Shona has a strong passion for sharing her story with others and ensuring her kids are proud of who they are, and how they came to be. 🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️ If you would like to share your...

Family & Surrogacy Lawyer Sarah Jefford

July 20, 2020 00:52 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MB

Sarah Jefford is a family and surrogacy lawyer living with her partner, Troy, and their two children, Archie and Raf.  Sarah was an IVF mum and later became an egg donor and a surrogate, giving birth to baby girl in 2018 for two Dads.  Sarah provides legal advice for intended parents, surrogates and donors to help them grow their families.  Sarah produces the Australian Surrogacy Podcast and published the Australian Surrogacy Handbook. Socials are: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarah...

Season 1 Episode 10_ Family & Surrogacy Lawyer Sarah Jefford

July 20, 2020 00:52 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MB

Sarah Jefford is a family and surrogacy lawyer living with her partner, Troy, and their two children, Archie and Raf.  Sarah was an IVF mum and later became an egg donor and a surrogate, giving birth to baby girl in 2018 for two Dads.  Sarah provides legal advice for intended parents, surrogates and donors to help them grow their families.  Sarah produces the Australian Surrogacy Podcast and published the Australian Surrogacy Handbook. Socials are: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarah...

All About Relationships

June 28, 2020 07:30 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB

Every individual, every couple's journey is different while trying to conceive.  It can bring us together as we experience the highs and lows together, but when there's another layer and levels of stress, pain and grief when the plan takes longer than expected, that's when the true test of communication and unity is stretched.   Today I speak to two friends Kristy and Kit Peters who is the founder of Together We Wait (TWW) a solution-focused community that brings women in IVF together to co...

Season 1 Episode 9_ All About Relationships

June 28, 2020 07:30 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB

Every individual, every couple's journey is different while trying to conceive.  It can bring us together as we experience the highs and lows together, but when there's another layer and levels of stress, pain and grief when the plan takes longer than expected, that's when the true test of communication and unity is stretched.   Today I speak to two friends Kristy and Kit Peters who is the founder of Together We Wait (TWW) a solution-focused community that brings women in IVF together to co...

Tasha Jennings, Fertility Naturopath & Nutritionist

June 21, 2020 06:35 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

Ever wondered what a naturopath does?  This episode I speak to Tasha Jennings a fertility naturopath and nutritionist. Tasha helps proactive women and couples optimise their fertility wellbeing to create healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Through her private consultations, she creates personalised fertility care plans, to help people take control of their fertility health. Her 20 years of professional experience as a Naturopath and Nutritionist, combined with her personal experience ...

Season 1 Episode 8_ Tasha Jennings, Fertility Naturopath & Nutritionist

June 21, 2020 06:35 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

Ever wondered what a naturopath does?  This episode I speak to Tasha Jennings a fertility naturopath and nutritionist. Tasha helps proactive women and couples optimise their fertility wellbeing to create healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Through her private consultations, she creates personalised fertility care plans, to help people take control of their fertility health. Her 20 years of professional experience as a Naturopath and Nutritionist, combined with her personal experience ...

Season 1 Episode 7_ Celebrating 40 years of IVF with Candice Thum Nèe Reed & Rebecca Featherstone

June 03, 2020 01:15 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

June marks 40 years of IVF and I had the pleasure of speaking with the 1st generation of IVFlings*. I caught up with Candice Thum Nèe Reed  Australia’s first IVF baby, born in June 1980. She is a former journalist turned community developer and a mother of two children. Married to a Kiwi she now lives in Auckland and Rebecca Featherstone Jelen conceived at Bourn Hall in England, where the world’s first IVF baby was conceived.  Rebecca juggles a busy Sydney life with her two children. After ...

Celebrating 40 years of IVF with Candice Thum Nèe Reed & Rebecca Featherstone

June 03, 2020 01:15 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

June marks 40 years of IVF and I had the pleasure of speaking with the 1st generation of IVFlings*. I caught up with Candice Thum Nèe Reed  Australia’s first IVF baby, born in June 1980. She is a former journalist turned community developer and a mother of two children. Married to a Kiwi she now lives in Auckland and Rebecca Featherstone Jelen conceived at Bourn Hall in England, where the world’s first IVF baby was conceived.  Rebecca juggles a busy Sydney life with her two children. After ...

All About IVF with Dr Gavin Sacks

May 29, 2020 01:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

Dr Gavin Sacks shares his wisdom, discusses what the Bondi Protocol is and what happens after consultation.  For me, it was demystifying the complex treatment of IVF and giving me insight behind the scenes of his practice. I hope you enjoy listening, just as much as I enjoyed speaking to Dr Sacks. For more information head to Dr Sacks website http://drgavinsacks.com.au/ Or if you would like to discuss more topics you've heard in this episode please get in touch with his staff on 02 8305 9...

Season 1 Episode 6_ All About Natural Killer cells with Dr Gavin Sacks

May 29, 2020 01:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

Dr Gavin Sacks shares his wisdom, discusses what the Bondi Protocol is and what happens after consultation.  For me, it was demystifying the complex treatment of IVF and giving me insight behind the scenes of his practice. I hope you enjoy listening, just as much as I enjoyed speaking to Dr Sacks. For more information head to Dr Sacks website http://drgavinsacks.com.au/ Or if you would like to discuss more topics you've heard in this episode please get in touch with his staff on 02 8305 9...

All About Natural Killer cells with Dr Gavin Sacks

May 29, 2020 01:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

Dr Gavin Sacks shares his wisdom, discusses what the Bondi Protocol is and what happens after consultation.  For me, it was demystifying the complex treatment of IVF and giving me insight behind the scenes of his practice. I hope you enjoy listening, just as much as I enjoyed speaking to Dr Sacks. For more information head to Dr Sacks website http://drgavinsacks.com.au/ Or if you would like to discuss more topics you've heard in this episode please get in touch with his staff on 02 8305 9...

All About Health, Nutrition & Fertility with Stefanie Valakas

May 17, 2020 12:06 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB

Stefanie Valakas, is a Sydney-based Accredited Practising Dietitian & Nutritionist, known as The Dietologist. She is focused on pre-conception and fertility nutrition and health. Stefanie supports women across Sydney and Australia through her online consultations and uses the latest scientific evidence to inform her recommendations to women and men to improve their health, wellbeing and fertility outcomes. Stefanie is a part of an Australia-wide network of dietitians committed to early life ...

Season 1 Episode 5_ All About Health, Nutrition & Fertility with Stefanie Valakas

May 17, 2020 12:06 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB

Stefanie Valakas, is a Sydney-based Accredited Practising Dietitian & Nutritionist, known as The Dietologist. She is focused on pre-conception and fertility nutrition and health. Stefanie supports women across Sydney and Australia through her online consultations and uses the latest scientific evidence to inform her recommendations to women and men to improve their health, wellbeing and fertility outcomes. Stefanie is a part of an Australia-wide network of dietitians committed to early life ...

Mother's Day Special

May 10, 2020 06:40 - 4 minutes - 6.06 MB

Happy Mother's Day to all past, present and future.  I would have loved to have my mum on today's show however she said no, no, no!  Haha So today I talk briefly about my mother, her thoughts on my IVF journey and I talk about my first mother's day 2 years ago. If you'd like to reach out about any topics in this episode please contact me on [email protected]

Season 1 Episode 4_ Mother's Day Special

May 10, 2020 06:40 - 4 minutes - 6.06 MB

Happy Mother's Day to all past, present and future.  I would have loved to have my mum on today's show however she said no, no, no!  Haha So today I talk briefly about my mother, her thoughts on my IVF journey and I talk about my first mother's day 2 years ago. If you'd like to reach out about any topics in this episode please contact me on [email protected]

Season 1 Episode 3_ All About Rose's Fertility Journey

May 03, 2020 14:37 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

IVF can be such a roller coaster and when you're doing round after round how do you cope?  How do you remain positive if the test is negative? Rose shares her journey with me and it's such a beautiful journey with a great ending to her journey.  Sometimes it's not about the destination, but the journey you take to get there. If you'd like to discuss topics in this episode please contact me on [email protected] For more information about the Bondi Protocol http://drgavin...

All About Rose's Fertility Journey

May 03, 2020 14:37 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

IVF can be such a roller coaster and when you're doing round after round how do you cope?  How do you remain positive if the test is negative? Rose shares her journey with me and it's such a beautiful journey with a great ending to her journey.  Sometimes it's not about the destination, but the journey you take to get there. If you'd like to discuss topics in this episode please contact me on [email protected] For more information about the Bondi Protocol http://drgavin...