Let’s talk about the mom club. When you are struggling to get pregnant, it feels like people keep getting into the “mom club.” It’s annoying. All they do is talk about mom club stuff. It feels like every conversation is about what it’s like being a mom. It hurts to hear it. It’s overwhelming to be around. You want to be in the mom club, but you are annoyed w ... Show More
Nov 2024
EP37: The many reasons why "unexplained infertility" is hard to explain
<p>On today's episode we tackle a confusing and frustrating topic, and that is unexplained infertility. We're going to go over the definition, factors that may contribute to infertility and different treatment options of course, giving you a good review of the evidence. ... Show More
37m 29s
Nov 2021
#21: Infertility: how one woman is raising awareness about reproductive health and how parenthood doesn’t look the same for everyone.
Infertility is a condition that affects both men and women, and even though 15% of couples worldwide experience infertility, it is considered a dirty little secret that no one is comfortable talking about. My guest Nathalie Carpenter describes it as a mental, emotional, and physi ... Show More
42m 17s
Jun 2024
Ep 143 IVF, Part 1: Infertility
<p>Content Warning: mentions of infertility, pregnancy loss</p><p>We’re coming at you with not one, not two, but THREE whole episodes on IVF (in vitro fertilization) and other forms of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) over the next several weeks. Our first episode in this ... Show More
1h 26m
Apr 2025
The #1 Reason Relationships Don't Survive TTC with Jenna Cavadas
If you have a partner on your journey of TTC, you can pretty much guarantee this will be the biggest test your relationship is going to face. Aside from the grief of infertility + loss, you’re navigating how much your plans for the future have changed, the financial burdens, how ... Show More
49 m
Jun 2021
No Baby, No Shame in Infertility
Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the social attitudes around infertility. Many people hope to have children. But sometimes, they are not able. This can bring great shame. Today, women are saying: no baby, no shame!
https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/no-baby-no-shame-i ... Show More
14m 14s
May 2021
11. Pregnancy Loss: The Silent Mother
Sadly, more women and couples go through the grief of pregnancy loss than known. And although such a loss is just as difficult as any other in terms of grieving, somehow society is not quite clued up on how to provide needed sensitive support. These silent mamas, no matter how fa ... Show More
47m 55s