Episodes

How do you process the trauma of IVF? The mental-health challenges rumble on, long after your fertility treatment is over. Here’s how we coped and healed.

Comedian and writer Kate-Lois Elliott looks at the humour in IVF, infertility and trying to conceive. On stage and off, it’s a subject close to her heart.

Rebecca Coxon’s DNA test changed everything. We discuss her sperm donor revelation, and how IVF and donor conception shaped her life and path to motherhood.

Dr. Gabriel Weston discusses the breast, one of the body’s finest organs. Through science, art and culture, we reflect on its role in fertility and pregnancy.

Can music ease the burden of IVF? We speak to renowned music therapy expert, Dr. Alison Short. The right approach, she argues, can have significant benefits.

What does an embryologist actually do? Meet Suzanne Cawood, a leading embryologist with a clear passion for the complexities and rewards of this demanding job.

What’s egg freezing all about? We speak to Heather, who froze her eggs in her mid-thirties. The emotional aspects of treatment, she argues, stay with you.

The best treatment options for fertility patients in their 40s? Here’s some advice from Dr. Pavel Otevřel, medical director at the top Czech clinic, Reprofit.

Is there life after failed IVF? Yes, says Lucy Frank, even when the relationship breaks down. After letting go, a child-free life can reveal many new horizons.

Male infertility can be gruelling and life-changing. We hear Ciaran Hannington’s remarkable story and explore what men can do to navigate fertility problems.