For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis podcast is a no holds barred account of the highs and lows experienced during the emotional rollercoaster to pregnancy and parenthood. Romana and Ewan have been trying to conceive since 2016. In the quest for a baby they have laughed and they have cried but most importantly they've learnt a crazy amount about the world of Infertility and IVF. Join them on their fertility journey as they wait for their elusive BFP. As well as sharing tips and tricks to help you stay sane they also chat to health care professionals to bring you information and advice about all things TTC.
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The Final Episode: BIG NEWS!!!
May 26, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes - 78.7 MBSorry for the radio silence but life has taken an unexpected turn and we're ready to share some big news! This episode comes with a trigger warning. Please only listen if you are feeling in a good place and able to listen to positive news. Although this is the last podcast episode you can still keep up with our adventures on Youtube. If you enjoy our videos please subscribe to our channel 'Romana and Ewan'. You can watch all the vlogs here Thanks for all of your support over the years...
Update: Where are we now?
February 17, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBIt's been a while. We thought it was about time that we returned for an update. We've been quiet on socials and felt we owed it to you guys to let you know where we're at with things. Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released once a week on a Friday. If you enjoy them please subscribe to our channel 'Romana and Ewan'. You can watch all the vlogs here If you'd like to buy us a coffee please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/romanaandewan You can also donate directly through Paypa...
Update: The Results of our 7th Embryo Transfer
December 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBWe've missed you! Thanks for tuning back in for our update. The last few months have been busy so it was great to finally get back to the podcast. In this episode we chat about how our most recent transfer went in Bulgaria. This was our 7th transfer and our 8th embryo. Thanks for sticking with us! We really appreciate it! Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released weekly every Friday. If you enjoy them please subscribe to our channel 'Romana and Ewan'. You can watch all the ...
IVF: The Road is Long....
July 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBIt's the final episode of Season 3 and in this weeks bumper episode we answer some listener questions. Romana also chats to fellow IVF warrior Saira (@ivfmyeggshatesperm). Saira has been a great support buddy (something everyone going through IVF needs) over the last 18 months so it seemed fitting to chat to her for this final episode. Plus, Saira's an avid researcher and after being on a mega long journey herself, her IVF knowledge is on point. We chat about lots of things including ...
Ewan and Romana ask each other........
July 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBWe're going solo this week as we reflect on the past 5 years. It's not been an easy few years so we thought it was time to take stock and ponder on some of the highs and lows. We ask each other some thought provoking questions and as always, we answer with complete honesty and hope in doing so it is helpful to you, the listener. Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released weekly every Friday. If you enjoy them please subscribe to the channel Romana and Ewan. You can watch all t...
Diabetes, TTC, Supplements and more with Dietitian Anita Beckwith
June 18, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBAfter an epic four and a half months away we're back on home turf. Today we discuss how our follow up went at our clinic in Bulgaria and what the plan is moving forward. Romana also chats to Anita Beckwith (@anitab_rd and @fertility.hormone.dietitian). Anita is a UK Clinical Lead Dietitian specialising in diabetes and fertility, practising in both the NHS and her own private practice. Anita qualified as a dietitian over two decades ago, of which 17 of those years she has specialised i...
Fertility Chats: Tony aka @thehopefulfather
June 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe're back in Sofia and back at the clinic. This time for a Hysteroscopy. Find out why Romana really enjoyed it!! Ewan also chats to Tony aka @thehopefulfather. Tony is a big advocate for raising awareness around male infertility and in this chat he opens up about his own personal journey. It's an extremely moving but also funny discussion. The Wank Room being one such topic covered!! You can find Tony's vlog at www.infertilitysucks.net To support Tony's Everest Base Camp trek for Fer...
The Aftermath of 3 back to back IVF's and The Chick Mission with Tracy Weiss
May 21, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MB3 back to back rounds of IVF is bound to have an impact and in this episode we discuss how it has affected us both individually. Romana also chats to Tracy Weiss, Executive Director of The Chick Mission @chickmission. Tracy is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 30. She definitely knew what the cervix did, no matter what anyone tells you. Tracy was pretty annoyed when her insurance company denied her claim to preserve her fertility under it being ‘elective’ --...
The Final Ever PGS Results and Advocating for Yourself whilst TTC
May 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBThis is it! The results of our 7th and final IVF round are in! Do we have any normal embryos? Tune in to find out. Romana also chats to Hayley @hayleybanxy Hayley has been trying to conceive for a few years and has had multiple rounds of IVF. She shares everything she has learnt so far. Like us, she is a big believer in advocating for yourself. We discuss PCOS, Adenomyosis, travelling abroad for IVF, coping with failed IVF cycles and loads more. Here's a link to the podcast Ew...
Endo, MTHFR, 6 rounds of IVF and SMBC with Ravid Israel, founder of Embie
April 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week we update you on our 7th and FINAL round of IVF. Romana also chats to Ravid Israel (@embie2baby) founder of Embie, the first app exclusively designed for women going through fertility treatments. Ravid’s fertility journey began in 2012 with a Cervical Cancer diagnosis, followed by severe endometriosis, multiple fibroids, and an MTHFR mutation. This prompted a move abroad for more affordable reproductive care which was followed by six full IVF cycles, 4 transfers and a lot of exp...
PGS Results and Tracking Hormones at Home with Mira
April 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBThe results are in from IVF cycle #6 We discuss the implications of our Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening and the Natural Killer Cell Test. Romana also chats to Sylvia Kang. Sylvia is the co-founder and CEO of Mira www.miracare.com Mira (@mirafertility) is the first FDA and CE registered comprehensive women’s health monitoring platform with 99% of accuracy in clinical trials. Mira allows users to see the numeric fertility hormone concentrations and uses AI learning to provide personal...
Bulgaria Update and IVF, Miscarriage & Donor Conception w/ author Myriam Steinberg
March 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBLots has been happening in Bulgaria since the last episode. As always we share the highs and the lows! Romana also chats to author of new graphic novel Catalogue Baby: A Memoir of (in)fertility, Myriam Steinberg. In her past life, Myriam was a visual artist, and event organizer. For 11 years, she was the brains and brawn of the In the House Festival, which brought live performances of all kinds into people’s living rooms and backyards throughout her hometown of Vancouver, Canada. Myriam ...
Bulgaria or Bust: Our IVF Update
March 12, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBThanks for listening! If you're new to the podcast we highly recommend listening from the very beginning. We share our story from episode 1 right up until present day and there is ALOT! We also chat to lots of really brilliant guests who also share their stories and offer information and support to anyone going through Infertility. In this episode, the start of series 3, we share what's been happening for us in Bulgaria. There's been highs and there's been lows and lots in between. ...
The Christmas Episode with Molly Nichols and Past Guests (plus bonus Visualisation)
December 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 188 MBIt's Christmas and it's also the last episode of this Series. Christmas and the holiday season can be a tough time for many of us going through infertility so we hope this episode helps (even just a little bit). We bring you messages of hope and love from past guests, share some Christmas presents with each other and as always keep you up to date on what is happening in our lives. We're delighted to have Molly Nichols www.mollynichols.com on the podcast this week. Molly is a mama of ...
Hormones and Detoxing after an IVF Cycle
December 11, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 93.7 MBEver feel sluggish and generally yucky at the end of an IVF/ICSI cycle? That's because our bodies are having to deal with lots of extra hormones. In this episode Coral Dabarera Edelson, MS, RD shares some tips for detoxing our bodies after fertility treatment. Coral is a registered dietitian nutritionist and nutrition coach. Specializing in women’s health and fertility, and practicing from a holistic and functional perspective, Coral aims to meet the unique needs of Black women in her vi...
Creating a Fertility Strategy with Jasmine Katatikarn
November 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBToday we talk Clomid and TSH Levels. Ewan chats to Jasmine Katatikarn (@jazzkatat). Jasmine is a fertility warrior who struggled to have a child for 6 years. After multiple IUIs and her 2nd IVF, she was told that she had a less than 1% chance of having a baby and to stop trying. However, Jasmine didn’t give up. Using her background as an artist, she applied a strategy, through her FREEdom method to overcome her roadblocks and design a life that gave control of her fertility journey and...
Learn How To Chart Your Cycle With The Sympto-Thermal Method
November 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBIt's all about upleveling your fertility tracking this week as we chat all things BBT (Basal Body Temperature), CM (Cervical Mucus) and Hormones. Chantelle Meikle is a registered Naturopath and Fertility Educator who loves to help women and couples conceive healthy and happy babies. Chantelle lives with her husband and 2 very spoilt cats in West Auckland, New Zealand. Connect with Chantelle on Instagram @myfertilitynz or visit her website https://www.fertilitykeys.com/ (for some reason a...
Navigating 8 Years of Fertility Treatment with Zoe Jones
October 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBThe nights are drawing in. It's getting dark. So grab a cuppa, get cosy and listen to this weeks chat with Zoe Jones (@zoe_joneshft). Zoe is a holistic therapist and specialises in helping women with fertility challenges. After enduring 8 years of fertility treatment, which finally resulted in her son Lloyd, Zoe has the experience to empathise, support and inspire other women to succeed in their own fertility journey. Zoe has recently left the Army (after 25 years) and has trained in H...
Experiencing Infertility as a Man, a Therapist and a Modern Orthodox Jew
October 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBEwan is back and this week we reflect on how we're feeling after being sucker punched by our last round of IVF! The winners of the soap competition are announced and Ewan chats to Eli Weinstein, LMSW (@elivation_therapist) Eli is a Social Work therapist who has worked in a psych hospital, intense outpatient clinic and currently works in a community clinic in Queens, NY. Previously he worked in NY and West Coast NCSY (Youth Organization) for over 7 years. Eli has created ELIvation (www....
Yoga, Aromatherapy and Self Care for Fertility (and some devastating news)
October 02, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBWe got some really awful news today and although it was a tough episode to record we felt it was important to share. On a lighter note Romana chats to the wonderful Helen @at_the_fold. Helen is a ray of sunshine and discusses yoga for fertility alongside her passion for essential oils. She also shares some beautiful self care tips to help ease the disappointment of cycle day one!
Yoga, Essential Oils and Self Care for Fertility (and some devastating news)
October 02, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBWe got some really awful news today and although it was a tough episode to record we felt it was important to share. On a lighter note Romana chats to the wonderful Helen @at_the_fold. Helen is a ray of sunshine and discusses yoga for fertility alongside her passion for essential oils. She also shares some beautiful self care tips to help ease the disappointment of cycle day one!
Dr Trolice talks IVF, Pros and Cons of PGS, AMH Testing & Emotions whilst TTC
September 18, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis episode Romana chats to the brilliant Dr Trolice www.myfertilitycare.com Dr Mark Trolice is the director of Fertility Care: The IVF Centre in Orlando, Florida and is Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. As well as being a leader in his field he has also experienced the trauma of infertility on a personal level and shares his story on this episode. We also discuss the developments in fertility treatments over the years and how things may progress in future y...
Vaginal Steaming....What is it? And how can it help whilst TTC?
September 04, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBWe're relaxing in the Scottish highlands this week and taking a break from all things TTC. We highly recommend a change of scenery and some fresh mountain air when the grind of infertility starts to get you down. It's definitely helping us! Andrea Clarke (www.rootmedicine.co.uk) returns to the podcast this week to chat all things Vaginal Steaming! This ancient practice can benefit women in all stages of their life through the menstruating years all the way to menopause and beyond. In ...
The Fertile Mind with Russell Davis
August 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis week we reflect on what we've been through over the last few weeks and look forward to the future. Ewan also chats to Russell Davis https://thefertilemind.net Russell Davis is a Fertility Coach and Cognitive Hypnotherapist, Author and Speaker with personal experience of infertility from pretty much every angle (resulting in the birth of his son against all odds). Russell removes psychological blocks to getting pregnant and has helped hundreds of couples all over the world fast-tr...
Our PGS Results and Traveling Donors
August 07, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBThis week we discuss our PGS results. Did our 3 embryos make the grade? Romana also chats to Genevieve Uys from Traveling Donors www.travelingdonors.com about what it's like to be an egg donor, IVF and how her company helps clients to find the perfect egg donor. Here's the link to Romana's interview with Tony from The Broonfords https://youtu.be/whGVZAUHGlk And don't forget to purchase your face coverings from www.screenandshield.co.uk/trying and enter Trying10 at check out for 10% ...
Getting to the Root of Unexplained Infertility and How Useful is AMH Testing?
July 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week Romana chats to the wonderful Jessica Bourke aka @thefertilitydetective. With over fourteen years of experience in the field of reproductive health, Jessica has gained a reputation for helping women to successfully conceive where everything else has failed. Jessica provides a unique, individualised service that is founded on her in-depth knowledge of all aspects of male and female fertility. Based on the latest scientific research, she uses a combination of acupuncture and nutrit...
IVF Round 3: The Good, the Bad and the Condom!
July 10, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBWelcome to our warts and all account of IVF Round 3. We've been through 2 fresh rounds of IVF and 5 transfers in total. Will it be third time lucky?! In this episode we take you through our third fresh IVF round from start to finish with a few dramas along the way! And don't forget, visit www.screenandshield.co.uk/trying and enter code TRYING10 at checkout for 10% off all face masks.
Hope, Porn and Travelling Abroad for IVF
June 26, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBThis week we chat about the endless cycle of hope and disappointment whilst battling infertility. We also mention the 'P' word and discuss its role when trying to conceive. Romana talks to Emma from www.yourivfabroad.co.uk all about travelling abroad for IVF and also about what led her and her husband Adam to start their company. Emma also discusses egg and sperm donation and embryo adoption. Your IVF Abroad offers practical and emotional support to help match you to the right worl...
Nutrition for Fertility and IVF with Melanie Brown
June 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week we bring you fabulous Melanie Brown (www.melaniebrownnutrition.com) Mel has specialised in nutrition for fertility, IVF and pregnancy for 20 years. Having experienced miscarriage, secondary infertility and premature menopause she has a great empathy with her clients. She has a special interest in male fertility; her MSc research thesis was on the effects of male obesity on IVF outcome. She loves food and cooking and strongly believes that good nutrition positively affects eggs, ...
Life in Lockdown and Male Factor Infertility
May 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBWelcome back to Season 2! Thanks for listening and continuing to support the podcast. We've really missed you and we can't wait to bring you lots of great content over the next few months. The podcast will be coming to you once a fortnight from now on but the format won't be changing and we'll continue to bring you real life stories and lots of useful advice and information. This week we talk about staying sane during lockdown and the highs and lows of TTC whilst trying to survive a ...
UPDATE: When The Happy Ending Goes Wrong
March 22, 2020 14:20 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBWe wanted to bring out this Update episode to let you know what's been happening with us over the last few months. Despite the title it's not all been doom and gloom and we have managed to still find the happy moments in amongst the hard times. This episode contains very honest chat about pregnancy and about loss so please only listen if you think that's something you can deal with right now. We won't be offended if you decide to skip it or come back to it another time. This is a sta...
The Results Episode
December 20, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBIn the final episode of this season we reveal the results of our fifth and last NHS transfer. We also reflect on this first season of the podcast and share some resources which have really helped us over the last few years. We also talk about our recent counselling session and also about the future of the podcast. Thank you to each and every one of you who have listened to the podcast. It really does mean so much to us. If you have enjoyed listening to Season One we would be really gr...
What is Missing with Michael Frank
December 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBThis week Romana talks about her fear of pregnancy tests as we gear up to find out the results of our recent IVF transfer. Romana also chats to Michael Frank. Michael is the author of The Mighty Franks, which was named one of the best books of 2017 by The Telegraph and The New Statesman and won the 2018 JQ Wingate Prize in England. His new novel, What is Missing is (among other things) a love triangle, a father-son story, and an exploration of the subject of infertility. 'It may possibl...
Fertility Chats: Chris aka @ittakes_three
December 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBThis week we talk about winning the lottery (we haven't won!), our last NHS frozen embryo transfer and feelings of anxiety and overwhelm. We also chat to Chris aka @ittakes_three on Instagram. Chris shares his story and chats about documenting his TTC experience through social media lifestyle changes dealing with an unexplained infertility diagnosis NHS treatment vs Private immune medication PGD testing 'That Fertility Show' which he co-hosts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Fertility Chats: Sinéad McNally Singer/Songwriter
November 29, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week we talk about coping strategies as our fifth IVF transfer approaches. We also share the story of our engagement which happened on a mountain top in Slovakia! Romana chats to Irish Singer/Songwriter Sinéad McNally www.sineadmcnally.wordpress.com a fellow IVF Warrior who has recently released her new song 'My Silent Night'. You will hear the full song in this episode and also hear all about what inspired Sinéad to write it. We chat about so many things in this episode includin...
Fertility at 40+ with Andrew Loosely
November 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis week Romana is delighted to be chatting to Andrew Loosely. Andrew shares so much wisdom in our chat and regardless of the title we think that this episode will also be useful to listeners under the age of 40. Andrew Loosely is a Chinese Medicine Fertility Specialist and is known as one of the most sought after Natural Fertility Experts and Consultants in the Fertility community. He is famous for helping thousands of people around the world over the past 21 years to overcome ...
Fertility at 40 Plus with Andrew Loosely
November 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis week Romana is delighted to be chatting to Andrew Loosely. Andrew shares so much wisdom in our chat and regardless of the title we think that this episode will also be useful to listeners under the age of 40. Andrew Loosely is a Chinese Medicine Fertility Specialist and is known as one of the most sought after Natural Fertility Experts and Consultants in the Fertility community. He is famous for helping thousands of people around the world over the past 21 years to overcome ...
Fertility at 40+ with Andrew Loosely (The Natural Fertility Expert)
November 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis week Romana is delighted to be chatting to Andrew Loosely. Andrew shares so much wisdom in our chat and regardless of the title we think that this episode will also be useful to listeners under the age of 40. Andrew Loosely is a Chinese Medicine Fertility Specialist and is known as one of the most sought after Natural Fertility Experts and Consultants in the Fertility community. He is famous for helping thousands of people around the world over the past 21 years to overcome ...
Fertility Chats: All Things TTC and IVF
November 15, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBThis week Ewan talks about the difficulties in discussing fertility issues with family and Romana talks to Elaine about all things IVF and trying to conceive. Elaine is not only a beautiful person but also a wonderful actress and it was great to chat to her. We cover a whole range of topics including endometriosis, coping with pregnancy announcements, IVF injections and hormones, miscarriage, breast lumps and surviving the two week wait (to name a few!).
An Honest Review of The Fertility Show, London
November 08, 2019 17:32 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBThis week Romana shares her thoughts on the Fertility Show in London. Hear what she thought of the various clinics she chatted to and also what she learnt from the Seminars she attended. We also hear from other people who attended the show to get their opinion on what they enjoyed and took away from the UK's largest show for people trying to conceive.
Fertility Chats: Mike aka @fortyyearolddad
November 01, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBWe love our Fertility Chats episodes as we really enjoy hearing other peoples TTC and infertility stories. This week Ewan chats to Mike aka @fortyyearolddad on Instagram. Mike shares his fertility journey from beginning to end and goes into lots of detail about IVF, going abroad for treatment and using donor eggs. TRIGGER WARNING: Mike also talks about pregnancy and birth so please, if you don't feel up to listening to that, skip this section 41:40-58:55 We completely understand that som...
Navigating Fertility and IVF as a Solo Mum
October 25, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBWe had a lovely time in York last week and share some tales from our time there. Including our scarefest adventures at Hallowscream! We also chat to Zoe aka @drunkleopard on Instagram. Zoe is a real warrior and we loved chatting to her and hearing all about her quest to be a mumma. There was so much that Zoe talked about that is relatable to anybody on a TTC journey whether single or in a relationship and she has such a brilliant and inspiring outlook on life. Plus, she's very funny!
How Functional Medicine Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally
October 18, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBThis week, as well as our usual ramblings, Romana chats to Sarah Clark (www.fabfertile.com) Sarah is a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is the author of 'Fabulously Fertile – Supercharge your Fertility Naturally' and 'Fabulously Fertile Cookbook'. We dig into Functional Testing, the Mind Body Connection, Lifestyle and Diet. Sarah also talks about her Signatur...
Next Steps and Finding Trusted Answers to your Fertility Questions
October 11, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBIt's always a struggle after a failed IVF transfer but we are starting to feel more optimistic and having a plan moving forward always helps. This week we share some good news and also discuss what happened at our recent WTF appointment. Romana chats to Alice Crisci. Alice is a cancer survivor, entrepreneur and activist. She founded MedAnswers www.medanswers.com to speed up consumer access to speciality medicine and in this episode we chat about FertilityAnswers www.fertilityanswers.io,...
Two Week Wait Audio Diary and the Results of our IVF transfer
September 27, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBIt's been a tough and emotional couple of weeks since our frozen embryo transfer and this week we share Romana's audio diary along with the result. Have all of our hopes and dreams finally come true or are we back at square one? This episode could be triggering for anyone listening who may be struggling as there are some emotional moments during the audio diary. Feel free to skip to the end of the diary which is 1:25-22:22. If you are enjoying listening to the podcast please leave us a ...
Fertility Massage, Emotional Blocks and a bonus Meditation
September 20, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBEmbaby on board! We finally got to transfer our little frozen embryo so we are now in the delightful two week wait! We will update you on the results of our fourth embryo transfer on next weeks episode. This week Romana chats to Andrea Clarke (www.rootmedicine.co.uk) about Fertility and Womb Massage; what the treatment involves and the wonderful benefits of this beautiful massage. Angela has been working with women and couples trying to conceive for many years and it was such a joy to...
Essential Oils, Homemade Skincare and Tips to lead a more Toxic Free and Fertility Friendly Life
September 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBThis week we talk Spiders, feeling left behind whilst going through infertility and we also discuss our upcoming frozen embryo transfer. Romana also chats to Geraldine McCullagh (www.me-time-therapy.co.uk) Geraldine is a Complimentary Therapist who loves creating her own natural skincare. As well as sharing some really simple Body Butter and natural Perfume recipes, Geraldine also discusses her top essential oils to support you whilst trying to conceive and she also offers tips for lea...
Fertility Chats: Male Factor Infertility
September 06, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBThis week Romana puts Ewan's fertility knowledge to the test with a TTC Acronym Quiz. Romana is also put to the test with a (brief) football quiz! Ewan also chats to Charlie. They have a really open and honest discussion about dealing with male factor infertility, who to confide in, lifestyle changes, social media and coping strategies. Thanks as always for listening and if you have enjoyed this episode we would be really grateful if you could leave us a review.
Activate your Fertility with Heidi Brockmyre
August 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBWe're delighted to bring you our first transatlantic chat with the fantastic Heidi Brockmyre. Heidi is a Licensed Practitioner of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She has a decade of experience helping women grow their families. She's supported hundreds of women in her clinic in San Diego, and thousands of women around the world. In this episode Heidi shares lots of brilliant fertility tips. She discusses the importance of nutrition in Chinese medicine, she talks about coldness in the ...
Miscarriage and Pregnancy after Loss
August 23, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBThis week we chat about mistaken identity (of the condom variety!). And we chat back up plans and the pros and cons of planning for a negative outcome. And we also share the second part of Romana's chat with Helen and Linzi. If you haven't listened to last weeks episode we highly recommend you do so before listening to this one. This week Helen and Linzi talk very honestly about their miscarriage, coping with grief and navigating through pregnancy after experiencing loss. TRIGGER WARNIN...