Your Fertility Story Podcast
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThe fertility journey isn’t always an easy one. It’s easy to find yourself feeling overwhelmed by (sometimes very expensive) decisions, like you have your back against the wall, or you’re being rushed down a certain path. What if you could get unbiased information and expert insights, all with a dash of encouraging stories and inspiration? That’s what Maria Feekes does every week at Your Fertility Story. Each episode is packed with in-depth expert insight, tackles the questions you really want to know the answers to, and empowers you to be your best advocate.
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You're My Main Event: Staying Connected Through Your Fertility Journey
February 22, 2022 02:04 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, my guests and I are discussing relationships and how fertility affects those relationships. We’re going to talk about the issues that arise and why fertility places so much strain on partner connections. In this episode, you’ll hear: How they knew they might face fertility issues and what they were willing to do in order to create a family. This family’s tips for getting through the fertility process intact as a couple and sharing the hardshi...
How to Avoid Critical Mistakes with Biotransport
February 08, 2022 00:22 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this episode, my guest is Peter Hura. He’s a biotransport expert with ArkCryo and believes that biotransport is not just moving samples but caring for them as well. ArkCryo’s specialty is moving biological material from one point to another. In this episode, you’ll hear: What biotransport is and how it is used in the fertility world. Why timing and safety are crucial to the fertility process. The most important thing to remember when it comes to transporting samples and embryo...
A Mental Health Counselor's Tips for Emotional Balance During Infertility
January 18, 2022 17:21 - 42 minutes - 58 MBIn this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, I’m speaking with Maureen Rule. She’s an expert in the fertility world and also has some personal experience with infertility, which gives her a unique perspective on this journey. She is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in New Mexico, USA and she’s spent the majority of her years as a counselor working with people who are experiencing crisis situations such as loss of a child, addictions, homelessness. In this episode, you’ll hear: ...
Infertility and Self-Confidence: She Never Considered Being Unsuccessful Until..
January 11, 2022 02:14 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, my guest is Lisa. Lisa and I are talking about how you see yourself as you experience infertility. Lisa and her husband are both attorneys and built a successful law firm. When they decided to start their family, Lisa was diagnosed with several health issues, which they had never considered before. After several rounds of IVF, the only option left for them was surrogacy. Their baby didn’t survive, and it left their lives reeling. In this episode...
Anything is Possible: An Interview with Patient Coordinator
January 03, 2022 22:17 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBSurrounding yourself with people who believe in you and care from the bottom of their hearts -- who treat your fertility journey not as a transaction, but as a mission of their life -- is something that can make a huge difference. Ivanna is experienced on the support side of the fertility and has been in this world for nine years. She works with families who are going through fertility issues and has a unique perspective on this journey. As you listen to Ivanna, you may recognize some patte...
Extreme Babysitting: An Interview with a Surrogate
December 27, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, Maria welcomes her guest, Amanda. Amanda is a surrogate who is passionate about helping people complete their families. She shares her story with Maria and why she was so drawn to becoming a gestational carrier. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Amanda became a surrogate and why she is so passionate about helping families achieve their baby dreams. The myths surrounding surrogacy and why they aren’t true. The process for becoming a surr...
10 Myths of Fertility
December 20, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, Maria is sharing some of the myths surrounding the fertility world and debunking them one by one. These myths are the basis for other myths, which abound in the fertility world. By dispelling these untruths, Maria wants to empower and inspire you to take control of your fertility journey and become the author of your own story. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why guiding your journey by what the majority of people do doesn’t work because ther...
The Myths of Fertility
December 16, 2021 14:12 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, Maria is sharing some of the myths surrounding the fertility world and debunking them one by one. These myths are the basis for other myths, which abound in the fertility world. By dispelling these untruths, Maria wants to empower and inspire you to take control of your fertility journey and become the author of your own story. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why guiding your journey by what the majority of people do doesn’t work because ther...
Choosing Your Fertility Clinic with Eva Schenkman
December 13, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, Maria focuses on your clinic selection. Her guest on this episode is Eva Schenkman, an embryologist of nearly 30 years. She completed her undergraduate at Cornell University and went on to complete her master’s degree and Ph.D. at Eastern Virginia Medical School. In recent years, she’s become a consultant and runs the New York Metropolitan Embryology Society. She is also a clinical instructor at the EVMS Master’s Program in Embryology and sits on seve...
5 Ways These Families Would Change Their Fertility Journeys
December 06, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this inaugural episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, Maria shares her vision for the podcast, which will include some solo episodes with Maria and some episodes with expert guests and families who have navigated the fertility journey. She will also welcome parents who are on the other side of this journey, who can offer their experiences and what they learned along the way. Expect some deep dives into some topics in addition to some shorter episodes that may consist of Q&As or a particular sub...
Welcome to Your Fertility Story Podcast
November 29, 2021 19:00 - 3 minutes - 4.23 MBWelcome to the Your Fertility Story podcast with Maria Feekes, founder of Adonis Fertility International. This show is dedicated to helping individuals and families make their dreams of having a child a reality. Maria believes every fertility journey is unique, and you are ultimately your own best advocate. Your Fertility Story is designed to provide unbiased information, help you learn how to navigate challenges, and find support during your fertility journey. In this episode, y...