Welcome to season 2 of the podcast - Why didn't anyone tell me this? This podcast is about health education with an emphasis on reproductive health. We do not cover these topics enough in school or beyond. Joyce Harper and her guests want to give you the tools to empower you to live a healthy, happy and fulfilled life. And on the way, we will debunk some of the myths around our health. This podcast will include a wide range of amazing guests, discussing topics such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, mental health, happiness, cancer, periods, fertility, infertility, fertility treatment, preconception health, pregnancy, miscarriage, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause and much more. Joyce is a cold-water swimmer so expect some episodes about swimming! They will tell you about their work and life journey, what are the key messages they want you to know, their motivation, what makes them happy and their advice to their younger self. Joyce Harper is an award-winning author, educator, academic, and scientist with over 30 years' experience in reproductive health. She is Professor of Reproductive Science at the Institute for Women's Health at University College London where she heads the Reproductive Science and Society group. Her latest book, Your Fertile Years, is published by Sheldon Press, 2021. She is chair of the International Reproductive Health Education Collaboration (www.eshre.eu/IRHEC) and co-chair of the UK Fertility Education Initiative. She is founder of Reproductive Health at Work. Further information at www.joyceharper.com. more

Trying to conceive (TTC) and navigating fertility testing and treatment like IVF can be a long complicated conception rollercoaster - especially when navigating infertility challenges like high BMI, Low AMH, PCOS, Endometriosis, secondary infertility, Unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarrage, baby loss, or being part of the LGBTQI+ community. Struggling with infertility and access to fertility treatment in your home country? Feeling frustrated by the lack of options, long waiting lists, NHS/state funded constraints, BMI restrictions, not getting answers, multiple failed IVF cycles, the high cost of private fertility treatment and at best average customer service? My friend, you're not alone. But what if there is another way? Welcome to IVF abroad, the podcast designed to support, inform, and empower you on your journey to parenthood - wherever that path may lead. I'm Emma Haslam, Founder of Your IVF abroad - the UK's only independent reproductive agency. I am a fellow fertility warrior and now Mama of one thanks to fertility treatment abroad. With my experience of helping hundreds of people worldwide since 2019 I will help you to understand and explore fertility options abroad in mainland Europe, like IVF, IUI, egg freezing, egg donation, sperm donation and double donation - making fertility treatment abroad safe, ethical, more affordable, accessible and a stress-reduced experience. Each week, I'll share expert insights, guest interviews, personal stories, and practical tips on topics like: Pros and cons of conceiving abroad IVF and other fertility treatments - what you need to know Navigating donor conception with confidence How to save money on fertility treatments (and beyond!) Real-life experiences from others who've successfully conceived abroad Expert tips and guidance from professionals in the industry Honest conversations about the realities of infertility Tips, guidance, and real talk about all things related to infertility and trying to conceive Considering having fertility treatment like IVF, donation, or advanced testing abroad in mainland Europe? Or are you curious about how things work abroad and want to learn more? Either way, if you're looking for options on your fertility journey that are faster, more affordable, accessible and on your terms and timescales, then you are in the right place. Here you will get honest advice from someone who TRULY gets it and learn how to get over the obstacles you are currently facing such as overwhelming high costs, the pressure of the ticking clock and being stuck in limbo. You want options, answers and you know that you deserve better. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode and I'll show everything I know about making your dream of parenthood a reality - without the barriers and on your terms, timescales and without regrets! Love Emma x Emma Haslam is a fertility warrior, speaker, writer, campaigner, and resident fertility treatment abroad expert who has been featured in books, fertility apps, the press, radio, and podcasts. Her mission? To make fertility treatment more affordable, accessible, transparent, and supported for everyone. For more free resources, expert guidance and ways to work with Emma be sure to check out the show notes! more

The SRHM Podcast explores new research and emerging trends in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters or SRHM promotes sexual and reproductive health and rights globally. At the heart of SRHM is a multidisciplinary, open-access, peer-reviewed journal. SRHM also creates and participates in spaces that motivate improvements in research, policy, services and practice. It contributes to capacity building in knowledge generation. Learn more at srhm.org. Music by Tiber Krisztián and Salamon BotondSound editing by We Edit Podcasts more

If you've found your route to parenthood hasn't been straightforward, The Fertility Podcast is for you. From how to optimise your fertility to getting pregnant naturally, navigating IVF, understanding donor conception or surrogacy to how to prepare for a life without children. Whatever your situation, you are not alone. Created by Natalie Silverman, a former fertility patient in 2014, I then joined forces with Kate Davies, an independent fertility nurse consultant as we spoke to a range of experts and people just like you. Today in 2023, Kate is now hosting the podcast without Natalie ( who you can find hosting The F Word at Work ) here the podcast is going back to its routes to share more patient stories as we're here to hold your hand, on your route to parenthood including how it impacts you at work. PLEASE NOTE: The Fertility Podcast has an archive of its 300 episodes on new podcast feeds called: Getting Pregnancy Ready, Infertility Support, Male Fertility, Alternative Routes to Parenthood, and Pregnancy Loss. Just have a look in your podcast search and be sure to subscribe. more

A podcast to empower, educate and support couples struggling with any aspect of fertility. If you have been diagnosed with 'unexplained infertility' or suffered repeated unsuccessful IVF cycles or recurrent losses, then this podcast is for you. We talk to some of the leading experts in the world of fertility, to give you the information to make informed decisions about your own fertility path. Looking at all areas and leaving no stone unturned. The Fertility Suite offer 1:1 Fertility & Miscarriage Assessments to help you make a plan of action to move forward when things aren't going as planned. Together we will get you there. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE FERTILITY SUPPLEMENTS GUIDE: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/739046/108094334691182428/shareDOWNLOAD OUR FREE ENDOMETRIOSIS GUIDE: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/739046/142809996305892526/sharehttps://thefertilitysuite.co.uk/ more

Big Fat Negative is the podcast about IVF, infertility and the trials of TTC - aka trying for a baby. Co-hosted by journalists and friends Emma Forsyth Haslett and Gabriella Griffith, the show follows their stories on the not-so-simple journey to motherhood, while also interviewing a range of experts on all things infertility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to the Embrace Fertility podcast I'm Naomi Woolfson, a therapist who specialises in supporting women through trying to conceive, fertility treatments and then pregnancy and birth following infertility. Having been through infertility myself and being fascinated with the mind-body techniques that led me from anxiety and depression back to myself again, I retrained as a therapist and now specialise in supporting others through infertility. Visit www.embracefertility.co.uk for your free stress less fertility support pack and follow me on Insta and Facebook @embracefertility. more

Hi. I'm Alice.After my own fertility journey I wanted to support and empower other people facing one too. I needed:powerful tools to copecrucial informationmust have mindset hacksconnection to a community who got itSo, on board my podcast the Life Raft this is what you'll find.It's a totally safe space, so you can get cosy and listen to warm, honest, sometimes funny, inspiring and uplifting conversations with leading life coaches; mindset experts, thought leaders, real life patients plus topical news and so much more.I am determined to make this all just feel much less scary or overwhelming for you, less lonely and much more manageable, whatever your story. It is time to radically change the narrative for people going through all this (and our wider society).Also, I promise never, ever to tell you to 'just relax'. Not on my watch.PLUS when you subscribe, rate and review I'll send you a big box of chocolate brownies OK?? The more ratings and reviews we receive, the more people will find it and hopefully use it to build their own Life Raft. (*alright the brownies were a big fat lie, but I will send you a LOT of virtual love).THANK YOU SO MUCH!Oh, also I have an amazingly positive and lovely Instagram community so come and find us there for more support.If you're ready to start feeling better right now, head to fertilityliferaft.com where you can find actionable, bite-sized downloads including my best selling 10 day mindset shift course.Take care,Axx more

In/Fertility in the City is a podcast dedicated to exploring the complex relationship between in/fertility and work and how to manage this effectively.It is hosted by Natalie Sutherland and Somaya Ouazzani (and Emma Menzies for Seasons 1-3), who have had to navigate their own fertility challenges alongside professional life, and are united in their passion for ensuring that better quality information and support is made available to others doing the same.Together they interview incredible guests, from a variety of industries, who generously share powerful stories and valuable insights into in/fertility at work issues.Their moving and thought-provoking discussions are intended to break the silence around this taboo topic, and inspire new attitudes and behaviours that will improve and normalise the management of fertility challenges in professional contexts.If you're a professional managing in/fertility, baby loss, fertility treatment or other paths to parenthood, or you have an interest in understanding and supporting those who are, then this is a 'must listen' for you.TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss.You can also engage with your hosts and the growing In/Fertility in the City community by:emailing us: info@infertilityinthecity.comfollowing us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/infertilityinthecity ), Instagram ( https://instagram.com/infertilityinthecity ), or X ( https://twitter.com/InFertilityCity ).Music created by Jon Nicoll. more

This podcast provides the platform to bring awareness to various critical topics in the fields of reproductive science and women's health topics that are often not discussed enough. We will cover a range of topics and will focus on creating content that is understandable to individuals from all levels of education and backgrounds, with no science experience required. more

Welcome back to Sexy Health, where we get down and dirty into the world of sexual health, genitourinary medicine, and HIV.Brought to you by STASHH, an affiliate of BASHH.Hosted by STASHH associates Maeve Mulchrone and Nathan Dean. Edited by Adrian Collis. more

Welcome to Unexpecting - a podcast brought to you by Chana, the leading fertility support organisation for the Jewish community in the UK. Over the course of this podcast we join Dr Romy Shulman, Shimon Schwab and Dr Veronique Berman as they speak to experts, couples, and religious leaders about the multi-layered challenges people face on their fertility journey.1 in 6 couples experience infertility. Whether you are trying to conceive, wondering where to start, going through treatment, coming to terms with the loss of a pregnancy, or simply have a question to ask and need support. Chana is here for you. We know everybody's experience is different, so we provide a bespoke package of services tailored to your individual needs.With Chana you are not alone.We are also excited to be launching 'Your Stories' on our website, inspired after Dan Rickman approached Chana with the seedling of an idea based on his experience in 2020 when his wife suffered a miscarriage during the height of covid. We are proud to launch this valuable resource on the Chana website in the hope that Chana can also help to break down stigmas which still surround miscarriage, fertility issues and complex paths to parenthood.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The F Word at Work from Fertility Matters at Work is a conversation for busy HR, D&I and wellbeing leads with the aim to open your minds to the vast topic of fertility at work and why it really matters for employees and businesses too. We know that more sensitive and taboo topics can instill the fear of getting the conversation wrong, or not knowing where to start, so by sharing a range of diverse conversations from our community about their own family building struggles and how it has affected their everyday working life, we hope you'll understand what support people need. You'll also hear examples of best practice from trail-blazing organisations already doing amazing work to support their people and we'll also be sharing insights from thought-leaders in the workplace wellbeing space about the work already being done, the impact it is having and the possibilities that lie ahead to help make workplaces better, more engaging places to work, attractors and retainers of talent, all within a psychologically safe environment free from stigma and taboo. more

A brand new educational Podcast, hosted by surrogates for surrogates. Real stories, real journeys and real accounts from UK surrogates. Sharing useful tips, coping strategies and advice for new and experienced surrogates. Guests each week will be provided from all of the UK surrogacy non profit organisations plus voices from UK independent surrogacy.The Surrogate Podcast is brought to you by Talulah and The Duke Productions.Our Season 1 SponsorSeason 1 of The Surrogacy Podcast is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group®. Their award-winning Mindful Natal® courses are endorsed by midwives and fully inclusive of all paths to parenthood. When anyone signs up to a Mindful Natal® course, they can be sure that they will be equipped for all aspects of pregnancy, birth and postnatal recovery for their own unique journey. For more information on their brilliant services head to their website which is www.themindfulbirthgroup.com and follow them on Instagram and TikTok by simply searching The Mindful Birth Group.My Surrogacy JourneyIf this episode touched you and you want to find out more about My Surrogacy Journey and our completely unique surrogate membership, then please head over to our website www.mysurrogacyjourney.com or find us on Instagram @officialmysurrogacyjourney.Available wherever you get your podcasts. The Surrogate Podcast is a Talulah and The Duke Production and is recorded in our studio in the Mailbox Birmingham. Please contact My Surrogacy Journey to enquire about hiring our studio Sound Engineer: Steven AdkinsSound Producer: Steve Randall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

In 2013 Fran and Kreena were both diagnosed with cancers that left them infertile. In this podcast they share their unconventional journeys to motherhood and in doing so explore surrogacy from the perspective of the girl next door. Find us at www.theintendedparent.co.uk more

My Surrogacy Journey® - The Podcast is back for a third season sponsored by Manchester Fertility. Welcome to the UK's number one, award winning surrogacy podcast, that is made to support, educate and entertain, whatever stage of the surrogacy journey you are at.The hosts and founders of My Surrogacy Journey are Michael and Wes. They have had their own UK surrogacy journey building their family, Talulah born in 2016 and Duke born in 2019. They are also founders of TwoDadsUK® and The Modern Family Show. They use their experiences to share stories and advice people how best to navigate surrogacy in the UK, the USA and Mexico City. Each week the hosts will be joined by specialists to discuss practical and useful tips.My Surrogacy Journey brings together experts and education to support intended parents, surrogates, donors and their families in the UK.If you want to know more about My Surrogacy Journey, then visit: https://www.mysurrogacyjourney.com/My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is a Talulah and The Duke Production® Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

'Standing Up For Surrogacy' from Surrogacy UK takes you through the many aspects of the surrogacy journey, interviewing the wide variety of people who have been and can be involved. If you are interested in starting your own surrogacy journey or would just like to know a little more about it, listen in to find out more.SurrogacyUK was formed in 2002, by a group of experienced surrogates who believed that a successful journey for both surrogates and intended parents was one based on trust, mutual respect and, above all, friendship.Today, SurrogacyUK has grown into a professional organisation, run by a Board of Trustees, an external ethics committee, 18 staff members and a bank of volunteers all of whom are committed to ethical surrogacy and the friendship first vision of those few surrogates so many years ago. more

The Fertility Foundations podcast: getting to the root cause of infertility. Sandra Greenbank is a BANT registered nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner, and coach specialising in fertility and pregnancy. Infertility is on the rise and IVF industry is booming, however there is very little help out there for couples who are facing fertility issues.This is why Sandra created the Fertility Foundations podcast; the podcast for those who are experiencing problems with fertility, and want to understand more about how they can take charge of their own path to parenthood. This podcast is here to inform, empower and inspire you with the tools and actions you can use to put down the necessary foundations, in order to help improve your chances of having a healthy baby, whether you are trying naturally or preparing for IVF. more