Episodes

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S1E7 – Embryo Adoption Transformed Our Lives – Meet Mike & Jess

The use of donated embryos in fertility treatment has increased significantly in recent years. Mike and Jess share their heartwarming embryo adoption story.

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S1E6 – Finding Your Resilience – Keeping Hope Alive During IVF 


What inner resources can we draw on when navigating infertility? Gemma Duffy, a positive psychology coach, reflects on the natural coping skills we all possess.

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S1E5 – IVF Dads – Love, Loss & Loyalty On The Path To Parenthood

John and Tim, two IVF fathers, reflect on their difficult fertility journeys. The male perspective is often ignored, but both talk openly about their emotions.

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S1E4 – 10 Ways To Help Embryo Implantation During IVF Treatment

Is it possible to improve the odds of successful embryo implantation? We share 10 key tips, focussing on diet, lifestyle and your clinic’s medical approach.

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S1E3 – My Precious Donor Egg Daughter: Mum Julia’s Moving Story

Donor-egg mum Julia talks openly and passionately about her treatment abroad, her decision to have egg donation treatment, and the ups and downs along the way.

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S1E2 – Check-Ups, Counselling & Cash: Starting A Fertility Journey

The best way to own your fertility? Start planning early. Pre-emptive check-ups, counselling and budgeting are key. It’s time to be positive and proactive.

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S1E1 – Our IVF Life: Family, Friends & The Kindness of Strangers   

In our debut episode, we talk candidly about our five-year battle to conceive, and the role taken by loved ones in that challenging fertility journey. We drew inspiration from people we barely knew – Mo Farah and Dustin Hoffman among them. Not to mention Sheila, the kindest taxi driver in the East Midlands. And Paul and Anthea, thoughtful neighbours who took us under their wing.

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We’re thrilled to get going and give you a few highlights on what’s to come. Wonderful guests, essential tips and our honest opinions. Kindness and support are the bedrock of this podcast. IVF, donor eggs embryo adoption… let’s start working on your fertility mindset!

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