Fertility Forward
174 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago -Fertility Forward, the official podcast of RMA of New York, is dedicated to bringing listeners cutting edge and accurate information on different aspects of the fertility space. Hosts Rena Gower and Dara Godfrey interview a wide range of experts including medical professionals, mental health specialists, wellness practitioners, personal trainers, and entrepreneurs in the fertility realm. Each podcast concludes with a message of positivity, authenticity, and a healthy dose of gratitude.
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Ep 100: Gender Affirming Fertility Care For Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients with Dr. Samantha Estevez
November 03, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBWelcome to the 100th episode of Fertility Forward! Joining us today is the award-winning Dr. Samantha Estevez to discuss her research and mission to make fertility care more accessible for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. Estevez explains some gender terminology to us and talks about who falls within the gender diverse category before telling us why we need to be educated on how people express gender identity. Next, we discuss how transgender and gender-diverse patients are affected by...
Ep 99: A Story of Strength and Hope from Caitlin Zikoyanis
October 27, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBKnowledge is power, and you are your best advocate. Sharing her story on the podcast today is former patient Caitlin Zikoyanis, who underwent genetic IVF to eliminate the BRCA 2 gene. Tune in today to hear her story of successfully removing risk from her children’s lives through fertility treatment with RMA’s Dr. Matthew Letterman. Learn from what she would do differently and where she found her best support, and hear us bust a myth about recessive genes. Find out how genetic IVF can complet...
Ep 98: Dr. Rachel Danis
October 13, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of Fertility Forward, we are joined by our newest member of RMA New York, reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Rachel Danis. Listening in, you will hear all about Rachel’s professional journey from her passion for how REI hits home for her as a woman, to why she chose reproductive endocrinology. Next, we delve into the new drug Elagolix, how it is helpful for women with endometriosis, why Rachel wanted to do research and studies on it, and what she discovered through her researc...
Ep 97: Pamela from T.E.A.L.
September 08, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBKnowledge is power, so listen to your body. Ovarian cancer, one of the many cancers plaguing our society, is often hard to diagnose because of its range of different signs, symptoms, and risk factors. Our guest today on the Fertility Forward podcast is Pamela Esposito-Amery, the co-founder, CEO, and board member of Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation also known as T.E.A.L.®. As you tune into the podcast today, you’ll hear from Pamela abou...
Ep 97: Pamela from T.E.A.L.
September 08, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBKnowledge is power, so listen to your body. Ovarian cancer, one of the many cancers plaguing our society, is often hard to diagnose because of its range of different signs, symptoms, and risk factors. Our guest today on the Fertility Forward podcast is Pamela Esposito-Amery, the co-founder, CEO, and board member of Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation also known as T.E.A.L.®. As you tune into the podcast today, you’ll hear from Pamela abou...
Ep 97: The Light At The End Of The Tunnel With Dr. Jenna Friedenthal
September 01, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWelcome back to another episode of Fertility Forward. Today we are joined by a very special guest who is both a reproductive specialist and someone who has struggled with infertility, Dr. Jenna Friedenthal. Tuning in you’ll hear about Jenna’s experience with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), her biochemical pregnancy experience, and how the treatment affected her partner. She also shares how she was able to navigate her own struggles while supporting her patients going through similar jour...
Ep 96: The Light at the End of the Tunnel with Dr. Jenna Friedenthal
August 25, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWelcome back to another episode of Fertility Forward. Today we are joined by a very special guest who is both a reproductive specialist and someone who has struggled with infertility, Dr. Jenna Friedenthal. Tuning in you’ll hear about Jenna’s experience with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), her biochemical pregnancy experience, and how the treatment affected her partner. She also shares how she was able to navigate her own struggles while supporting her patients going through similar jour...
Ep 95: Transgender Care and Fertility with Dr. Joshua Safer
August 11, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBGender identity is a biological phenomenon! Here to discuss transgender care today is the executive director of the Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery at Mount Sinai Health System, Dr. Joshua Safer. Tuning in you’ll hear about Dr. Safer’s illustrious career in health care, how he ended up in transgender care, and how the CTMS program started. We also discuss why gender identity falls under the diagnostic category of sexual health and why it is still classified under the mental healt...
Ep 94: How Roe Versus Wade Will Affect Fertility Care with Dr. Kimberley Thornton and Melissa Brisman
July 21, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBBelieve it or not, the new legislation surrounding abortion laws will have an impact on fertility care and IVF. Today on Fertility Forward, we are joined by hope counselor, Kimberly Thornton, and lawyer and owner of Reproductive Possibilities, Melissa Brisman, to discuss exactly how Wade vs. Roe will affect fertility care. Tuning in, you’ll hear how the reduction of multiples may be problematic under the new legislation, the differences in different states, how ectopic pregnancies will fit i...
How Roe Versus Wade Will Affect Fertility Care with Dr. Kimberley Thornton and Melissa Brisman
July 21, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBBelieve it or not, the new legislation surrounding abortion laws will have an impact on fertility care and IVF. Today on Fertility Forward, we are joined by hope counselor, Kimberly Thornton, and lawyer and owner of Reproductive Possibilities, Melissa Brisman, to discuss exactly how Wade vs. Roe will affect fertility care. Tuning in, you’ll hear how the reduction of multiples may be problematic under the new legislation, the differences in different states, how ectopic pregnancies will fit i...
What the Overturn of Roe v. Wade Means for Fertility and IVF with Risa Levine
July 14, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBToday, on Fertility Forward, we are joined by a true hero in the world of fertility rights. Risa Levine is an attorney, a volunteer advocate for expanding fertility rights, and a Fierce Women’s Health and infertility advisor. We discuss what the overturn of Roe v. Wade means for fertility and IVF, with Risa offering us a definition of trigger laws, the differences between safe or blue states and red states, and how these trigger laws could potentially impact fertility care. She enlightens as...
Ep 93: What the Overturn of Roe v. Wade Means for Fertility and IVF with Risa Levine
July 14, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBToday, on Fertility Forward, we are joined by a true hero in the world of fertility rights. Risa Levine is an attorney, a volunteer advocate for expanding fertility rights, and a Fierce Women’s Health and infertility advisor. We discuss what the overturn of Roe v. Wade means for fertility and IVF, with Risa offering us a definition of trigger laws, the differences between safe or blue states and red states, and how these trigger laws could potentially impact fertility care. She enlightens as...
Ep 92: The Ups and Downs of IVF with Same-Sex Couple Rokia and Tina
July 01, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBEveryone’s IVF journey is different. Here with us today to discuss the ups and downs of their experience are Rokia and Tina. We discuss why they chose RMA to assist them in creating a family and why they felt it was important that they both felt they were a part of the process. Next, we look at the research that goes into IVF planning and why it can only help you to a certain extent before discussing the dangers of ‘Dr. Google.’ We talk about the most difficult part of the process for them s...
Ep 92: The Ups and Downs of IVF with Same-Sex Couple Rokia and Tina
July 01, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBEveryone’s IVF journey is different. Here with us today to discuss the ups and downs of their experience are Rokia and Tina. We discuss why they chose RMA to assist them in creating a family and why they felt it was important that they both felt they were a part of the process. Next, we look at the research that goes into IVF planning and why it can only help you to a certain extent before discussing the dangers of ‘Dr. Google.’ We talk about the most difficult part of the process for them s...
Ep 91: Fertility and Family Planning for the LGBTQ+ Community with Finn Brigham and Juliet Widoff, MD
June 09, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBEveryone’s fertility journey is different, and this is particularly true for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Joining us today for Pride Month are two very special guests, Finn Brigham and Dr. Juliet Widoff from Callen-Lorde. Dr. Juliet Widoff is an internist with a specialization in HIV care. She has been a primary care provider in a myriad of settings, and, for the bulk of her career, she has been providing services primarily to the LGBTQ+ communities. Finn Brigham is the Director of Proje...
Ep 91: Fertility and Family Planning for the LGBTQ+ Community with Finn Brigham and Juliet Widoff, MD
June 09, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBEveryone’s fertility journey is different, and this is particularly true for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Joining us today for Pride Month are two very special guests, Finn Brigham and Dr. Juliet Widoff from Callen-Lorde. Dr. Juliet Widoff is an internist with a specialization in HIV care. She has been a primary care provider in a myriad of settings, and, for the bulk of her career, she has been providing services primarily to the LGBTQ+ communities. Finn Brigham is the Director of Proje...
Ep 90: Infertility 101
May 26, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBStruggling with infertility and trying to conceive can often feel lonely and isolating. If only there was a simple and practical guide for those on this journey. Well, now there is! Join us today for an intimate conversation about Rena Gower’s new book, Infertility 101: A Quick & Concise Guide to the Club You Never Wanted to Join, which touches on a diverse range of topics and materials that those struggling with infertility may be grappling with. In this episode, Rena shares how she channel...
Ep 89: The First IVF Baby in the United States with Elizabeth Carr
April 28, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBToday on the Fertility Forward Podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Elizabeth Carr. Elizabeth was the very first baby born, in the United States, via in vitro fertilization! Elizabeth has been in the media since she was 3-cells old and is a passionate advocate for those fighting for fertility rights. From battles over insurance coverage to educating doctors on how to interact with patients going through fertility treatments, to advice for parents on how to talk to children about assiste...
Ep 88: ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) with Dr. Matthew Lederman at RMA
April 14, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBWe often hear questions about ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) and its role in fertility. So to answer them, today we are joined by Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist Dr. Matthew Lederman, who operates from the new RMA of New York clinic in Westchester. Dr. Lederman explains what ICSI is and how it can help to improve fertilization rates in male-factor infertility. Tuning in you’ll hear what three parameters they look at when doing a semen analysis and how ICSI di...
Ep 88: ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) with Dr. Matthew Lederman at RMA
April 14, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBWe often hear questions about ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) and its role in fertility. So to answer them, today we are joined by Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist Dr. Matthew Lederman, who operates from the new RMA of New York clinic in Westchester. Dr. Lederman explains what ICSI is and how it can help to improve fertilization rates in male-factor infertility. Tuning in you’ll hear what three parameters they look at when doing a semen analysis and how ICSI di...
Ep 87: Project AIM with Dr. Natan Bar-Chama and Dr. Barrett Cowan
March 31, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBTraditionally, infertility has been seen as a woman's issue, to the point where even infertility centers focus predominantly on the female evaluation. But we all know that it takes two to tango: not only does this impact women's mental health in an already stressful situation, but it also doesn't acknowledge the impact that sperm quality has on miscarriages or the health of the child. Today we are joined by two experts who are here to talk about a really exciting initiative called Project AI...
Ep 86: Reducing Your Toxin Load to Improve Your Fertility with Jenna from Million Marker
March 24, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBThere is a growing consumer awareness about the negative health impacts of various commonly-used chemicals, but not many people link this to their fertility. When Dr. Jenna Hua was facing her own fertility struggles, this is exactly what she did, and she has not looked back. As a dietician, environmental health scientist, and founder and CEO of Million Marker, Jenna is an expert on the toxins we are exposed to every day. She founded Million Marker to give consumers insights into our own heal...
Ep 85: In Vitro Fertilization and Pregnancy Outcomes After COVID-19 Vaccination with Dr. Devora Aharon
February 24, 2022 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has not made things any easier for pregnant women, or those who are planning to conceive. Pregnant women are at higher risk for severe infection from COVID-19 as well as an increased likelihood of ICU admission, deaths, preterm labor, stillbirth, and other complications. While the development of COVID-19 vaccines has posed its own questions, due to its novelty, a new study offers robust reassurance that vaccines are not only safe for pregnant women and their fetuses, th...
Ep 84: The Black Fertility Myth with Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey
February 17, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThe dialogue around infertility is filled with cultural myths and enduring stereotypes that significantly shape the experiences of Black women. As a result, there are few spaces for marginalized individuals to discuss their fertility struggles and, as today’s guest explains, this could actually be impacting their access to care. For this thought-provoking discussion about Black fertility, we welcome recurring guest, Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, a dedicated Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertilit...
Ep 84: In Vitro Fertilization and Pregnancy Outcomes After COVID-19 Vaccination with Dr. Devora Aharon
February 11, 2022 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has not made things any easier for pregnant women, or those who are planning to conceive. Pregnant women are at higher risk for severe infection from COVID-19 as well as an increased likelihood of ICU admission, deaths, preterm labor, stillbirth, and other complications. While the development of COVID-19 vaccines has posed its own questions, due to its novelty, a new study offers robust reassurance that vaccines are not only safe for pregnant women and their fetuses, th...
Ep 84: Early Vitro Fertilization, and Pregnancy Outcomes After COVID-19 Vaccination with Dr. Devora Aharon
February 11, 2022 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has not made things any easier for pregnant women, or those who are planning to conceive. Pregnant women are at higher risk for severe infection from COVID-19 as well as an increased likelihood of ICU admission, deaths, preterm labor, stillbirth, and other complications. While the development of COVID-19 vaccines has posed its own questions, due to its novelty, a new study offers robust reassurance that vaccines are not only safe for pregnant women and their fetuses, th...
Ep 83: Embryology and Embryo Grading with Christine Briton-Jones
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWhen one starts IVF and fertility treatments, it can be a lot to take in. There’s tons of jargon to familiarize yourself with and seemingly endless academic articles on every topic imaginable. This can be especially overwhelming when you are presented with embryo options and you don’t know which one to choose, or whether the single option you’re being presented with is worth pursuing. Here to help us make sense of embryo grading and offer much-needed peace of mind is Christine Briton-Jones, ...
Ep 83: Embryology and Embryo Grading with Christine Briton-Jones
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWhen one starts IVF and fertility treatments, it can be a lot to take in. There’s tons of jargon to familiarize yourself with and seemingly endless academic articles on every topic imaginable. This can be especially overwhelming when you are presented with embryo options and you don’t know which one to choose, or whether the single option you’re being presented with is worth pursuing. Here to help us make sense of embryo grading and offer much-needed peace of mind is Christine Briton-Jones, ...
Ep 82: Understanding Mosaicism with Teresa Cacchione
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBOne of the hottest topics in IVF is mosaic embryos, but not many of us understand what this means, or how mosaic embryos happen. Joining us in conversation is genetic counselor at RMA New York, Teresa Cacchione. Teresa’s position at the junction of science and reproductive medicine gives her unique insight into the latest research and clinical outcomes of mosaic embryos in IVF, and she shares this expertise today. We discuss how mosaic embryos are formed, debunk common myths surrounding them...
Ep 82: Understanding Mosaicism with Teresa Cacchione
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBOne of the hottest topics in IVF is mosaic embryos, but not many of us understand what this means, or how mosaic embryos happen. Joining us in conversation is genetic counselor at RMA New York, Teresa Cacchione. Teresa’s position at the junction of science and reproductive medicine gives her unique insight into the latest research and clinical outcomes of mosaic embryos in IVF, and she shares this expertise today. We discuss how mosaic embryos are formed, debunk common myths surrounding them...
Ep 81: Body Betrayal with Dr. Anna Flores Locke
December 02, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBWomen from Latina and African-American communities are the least likely to seek medical advice when struggling with infertility. Today we talk to community leader, businesswoman, advocate, professor, writer, and mother, Dr. Anna Flores Locke about her new book (Body Betrayal: Understanding and Living with Infertility) and how she came to terms with her fertility struggles as a Latina woman. We hear how the COVID-19 lockdown allowed Anna the time to finally put her experience into writing, an...
Ep 81: Body Betrayal with Dr. Anna Flores Locke
December 02, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBWomen from Latina and African-American communities are the least likely to seek medical advice when struggling with infertility. Today we talk to community leader, businesswoman, advocate, professor, writer, and mother, Dr. Anna Flores Locke about her new book (Body Betrayal: Understanding and Living with Infertility) and how she came to terms with her fertility struggles as a Latina woman. We hear how the COVID-19 lockdown allowed Anna the time to finally put her experience into writing, an...
Ep 80: Food and Fertility with Chloe Lafosse
November 11, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBFrom a career in finance before her foray into food, facing her fertility battles and more, join us as we talk to the inspirational Chloe Lafosse. Chloe launched her flagship zero-waste café, Ancolie, and her plastic-free vending machines, Fresh Bowl, in 2016… And then embarked on her pregnancy journey in 2017! After suffering two miscarriages and subsequently throwing herself into her work, Chloe realized that this was not a sustainable route to motherhood. By taking a step back, opening up...
Ep 79: Positive Focus with Leo Skepi
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWhen you are consumed with negative thoughts or going through a difficult time, it can be really hard to pull yourself out of these thought patterns. Although there are so many affirmations and self-help apps out there, when Leo Skepi was going through a challenging period in his own life, none of these platforms resonated with him, and so to solve this, he created his own. Positive Focus helps interrupt and replace thought patterns. The app helps sends messages that stimulate and prompt you...
Ep 79: Positive Focus with Leo Skepi
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWhen you are consumed with negative thoughts or going through a difficult time, it can be really hard to pull yourself out of these thought patterns. Although there are so many affirmations and self-help apps out there, when Leo Skepi was going through a challenging period in his own life, none of these platforms resonated with him, and so to solve this, he created his own. Positive Focus helps interrupt and replace thought patterns. The app helps sends messages that stimulate and prompt you...
Ep 78: Post Trauma Growth with Joelle Rabow Maletis
October 28, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBTrauma affects people in different ways. Just because something is not traumatic for some else, doesn’t mean it won’t be traumatic for you. Talking to us today about acknowledging trauma, and Post Trauma Growth is psychotherapist Joelle Rabow Maletis. Joelle’s focus in this episode is on learning to shift from being a victim to a warrior, by choosing to take ownership of your trauma and honoring the impact a traumatic event has had on you. By asking, “So what?”, Joelle teaches us to give spa...
Ep 77: Mental Health and Conception and Pregnancy with Dr. Emily Watts
October 21, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBMental health struggles are stigmatized and when women are pregnant or become mothers, these issues are almost completely overlooked. Dr. Emily Watts specializes in women's mental health and perinatal psychiatry and applies a holistic approach to the care of her patients. She sees the interplay between the physical, mental and social wellbeing of her patients as vital to their overall health. In today's episode, Emily explains how those on medication for their mental health can navigate conc...
Ep 76: Single Parenthood by Choice with Dr. Rachel Gerber
October 14, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBA growing awareness that you don't need to have a partner in order to become a parent is changing the narrative about parenthood. Today’s guest to discuss this topic is Dr. Rachel Gerber, a reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who cares for patients at RMA of New York’s Eastside and Westchester offices. In this episode, we discuss all aspects of single parenthood by choice or single motherhood by choice (SMC), from selecting ...
Ep 75: PCOS and Fertility with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
October 07, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe month of September is PCOS Awareness Month and, in today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Lucky Sekhon, OBGYN and fertility specialist based in New York City, to discuss polycystic ovarian syndrome and her unconventional approach to the disorder. We also dive a little deeper into the emotional impact of PCOS and the loss of control that patients often feel when diagnosed during their fertility journey, with Dr. Sekhon emphasizing the importance of reframing it as an ‘alternate state of be...
Ep 74: Vaccination and Pregnancy with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
September 23, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThe COVID-19 vaccine is raising a lot of questions and anxiety, but it is particularly pertinent to those with a special interest in fertility. On today’s episode, we talk to Dr. Lucky Sekhon, OBGYN and fertility specialist based in New York City. We kick off our discussion by acknowledging that pregnant women are a vulnerable population when it comes to COVID before discussing the misinformation crisis that has emerged and some of the myths surrounding pregnancy and fertility. Dr. Sekhon gi...
Ep 73: PCOS Nutrition with Melissa Groves Azzaro
September 16, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBSo often when women struggle with their fertility, they are told to follow treatments that may not work for their bodies. Perhaps they are told to lose weight or live healthier, but for many women, this is not enough. Melissa Groves Azzaro is an integrative dietician who helps women with hormone imbalances, PCOS, and fertility issues regain their periods and get pregnant naturally. Through her functional approach to figure out the root cause of infertility issues, Melissa is able to tailor n...
Ep 72: Real Food for Pregnancy with Lily Nichols
September 09, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBChoosing to follow a healthy diet should be pretty straightforward, right? But with all the information available to us online it can often be difficult to know which sources to trust, especially when they contradict one another. Here to shed some well-informed light on the topic is registered dietician nutritionist, and certified diabetes educator, Lily Nichols. Lily is a researcher and author of two books Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Diabetes. She is also the co-founder of the...
Ep 72: Real Food for Pregnancy with Lily Nichols
September 09, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBChoosing to follow a healthy diet should be pretty straightforward, right? But with all the information available to us online it can often be difficult to know which sources to trust, especially when they contradict one another. Here to shed some well-informed light on the topic is registered dietician nutritionist, and certified diabetes educator, Lily Nichols. Lily is a researcher and author of two books Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Diabetes. She is also the co-founder of the...
Ep 71: Support for Donor-Assisted Families with Nancy Kaufman
August 12, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBMany parents who pursue donor-assisted reproduction often feel alone in their journey, but the truth is they usually share the same fears. Today we welcome back Nancy Kaufman, a licensed clinical social worker, and psychoanalyst who has been practicing in New York City for over 30 years. Nancy works with individuals, couples, and groups dealing with infertility and parenting after infertility. For the past 15 years, she has led The Third Party Parenting Network, a support group for those pur...
Ep 70: Growing Nutritional Knowledge to Reduce Stress During Your Fertility Journey with Erin Parekh
August 05, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBToday, we speak with holistic nutritionist and women’s wellness expert, Erin Parekh, who specializes in guiding women to nurse themselves on their journey to and through motherhood. You’ll hear the story of how Erin’s own fertility journey sparked her special interest in women’s wellness and the pivotal moment when she realized how little clinics offered to those on a fertility journey. We touch on stigma and the role of communication to connect people, Erin’s self-care tools, and reframing ...
Ep 70: Growing Nutritional Knowledge to Reduce Stress During Your Fertility Journey with Erin Parekh
August 05, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBToday, we speak with holistic nutritionist and women’s wellness expert, Erin Parekh, who specializes in guiding women to nurse themselves on their journey to and through motherhood. You’ll hear the story of how Erin’s own fertility journey sparked her special interest in women’s wellness and the pivotal moment when she realized how little clinics offered to those on a fertility journey. We touch on stigma and the role of communication to connect people, Erin’s self-care tools, and reframing ...
Ep 69: A Holistic Approach to Women’s Health with Dr. Anna Barbieri of TārāMD
July 29, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBSo much of women’s health is based solely on conventional medicine, leaving little room for other evidence-based methods. Today we talk to Dr. Anna Barbieri who has a passion for truly personalized patient-centered care for women from preventative care to complex gynecologic issues. Dr. Barbieri is a board-certified gynecologist with additional training in integrative medicine. She completed a residency in OB-GYN at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, where she is now an assistant c...
Ep 68: Normalizing Third-Party Reproduction and Adoption with Lori Metz, LCSW, CCM, BC-TMH
July 22, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBEvery child will eventually ask the question, “Where do babies come from?” Your answer will have a lasting impact on the way they think about what it means to be part of a family, especially if they were adopted or conceived with a donated sperm or egg, also known as third-party reproduction. Today’s guest believes that compassion, love, and honesty are critical in helping families come to greater acceptance, understanding, and celebration of their journey with third-party family building. L...
Ep 67: Nutrition, Fertility, and Personal Health with RMA Patient, Nicole
July 15, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThere’s plenty of information out there on the health challenges that accompany being overweight, but being underweight comes with its own set of challenges, especially on a fertility journey. In today’s episode, a previous guest, Nicole, visits us to talk about her journey with weight gain and nutrition. She gets real about the role of being underweight as a factor in her fertility journey and tells us about the window you need to be in to support your fertility journey. We touch on false p...
Ep 66: The Japanese Art of Grieving A Miscarriage
July 08, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBPart of what makes people in the US feel so alone after a miscarriage is that we have no cultural rites of passage to help us make sense of this experience. In 2017, Angela Elson’s article, The Japanese Art of Grieving A Miscarriage, was published in the New York Times, and we are so grateful to welcome her onto the show today as our guest. Angela’s piece is one of the most poignant articles about miscarriage and we recommend it to so many of our patients, so to get the opportunity to spend ...