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How Shifting Your Mindset Can Help Reframe Your Fertility Story With Emily Getz
Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada
04/23/23 • 35 min
In this episode on Fertility in Focus, we are having Emily Getz on the show! Emily is a fertility mindset coach and the founder of Day 1, a first of its kind fertility support network and host of The Day 1 Podcast.
In October 2019, Emily was pregnant with her second child whom she lost unexpectedly at six months pregnant, due to an external infection. This experience changed her life and was the precipice of how Day 1 came to be. Over the past three plus years, Emily has experienced a late pregnancy loss followed by a year of cycle monitoring, one IUI, three rounds of IVF, one ectopic pregnancy, (which resulted in the removal of her right fallopian tube), two failed fresh transfers and an 8-week miscarriage after conceiving unassisted. Today you find her navigating what next steps look like all while documenting the emotions, decisions, disappointments and truths behind a fertility quest.
Tune into this episode to learn all things mindset on your fertility journey!
Connect with Emily by visiting her website https://www.day1fertility.com/ or follow her on Instagram! Also, be sure to tune in to her awesome podcast Day 1 Podcast. Check out the article she wrote for The Toronto Star here.
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PCOS Support Using Complimentary Health Services With Dr. Laura von Hagen
Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada
04/18/23 • 28 min
In this episode on Fertility in Focus, Carolynn is joined by Naturopathic Doctor and IVF mama herself, Dr. Laura von Hagen, MSc, ND, to talk about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Dr. Laura fundamentally believes in empowering her patients to achieve their ultimate goal: having a healthy pregnancy and baby. While it is common to feel isolated and uncertain while trying to conceive. Dr. Laura provides the support that patients deserve when navigating their fertility journey. She has a strong clinical focus on PCOS, prenatal care, and integrative fertility.
Tune in to learn more about PCOS, symptoms, how to manage it, and how it impacts fertility.
Connect with Dr. Laura on Instagram and visit her website. Snag a copy of her book My PCOS Pregnancy: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Pregnant with PCOS on Amazon.
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My 7 Year Fertility Journey With Jennifer Robertson
Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada
04/11/23 • 39 min
In this week's episode on Fertility in Focus, we are joined by Fertility Warrior and Coach, all the way from Australia, Jennifer Robertson. She shares her seven-year fertility journey and the emotional rollercoaster she endured, as well as the key lessons she learned along the way. It's a great episode for anyone who is struggling with infertility or has a loved one who is navigating their journey.
In more detail, you will learn:
- The biggest lesson Jennifer learned from her fertility journey
- How to deal with negative emotions when dealing with infertility
- How to let go of the guilt, shame, and expectations that often comes with infertility
- How to regain control of your journey and feel empowered
- The importance of reaching out for support and/or professional help
- Why Jennifer decided to start coaching others about infertility
- And more!
More About Jennifer
Jennifer Robertson is a fertility coach and has helped women all over the world transform their mindset and take back control of their life in the midst of infertility. She is also author of The Injustice of Infertility, a deeply inspiring and raw account of her own seven-year fertility journey. Throughout her own fertility journey, Jen discovered that her old ways of pushing and working hard weren’t serving her. She is now using the lessons learned along the way to develop programs and support women throughout their journey to motherhood - from the moment they start trying to conceive, until they hold their baby in their arms. You can follow Jennifer on Instagram @msjenniferrobertson or @yourpregnancyhaven, or via her website www.jenniferrobertson.co or www.yourpregnancyhaven.co.
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Fertility and Intimacy: How to Keep the Spark With Chiemi Rajamahendran
Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada
04/04/23 • 44 min
This week, we're talking about intimacy as a couple during fertility treatment.
In this episode on Fertility in Focus, Carolynn Dubé is joined by Miss. Conception Coach, Chiemi Rajamahendran, to talk about how intimacy can change during treatment, and what you can do to normalize those changes. Chiemi shares her tips for creating spaces for intimacy throughout the process of infertility treatment and feeling connected together as a couple. She provides insights on how couples can be intimate during grief, trauma, and fear. They also discuss how to become intimate again after facing these challenges.
More About Chiemi:
Chiemi aka Miss.Conception Coach is a published writer and Infertility Trauma Support Specialist. She lends her unique voice and expertise to help people better understand, validate and process their infertility trauma. She uses her platform to raise awareness about the emotions felt and the reality of the mental health issues people experience after treatments like IVF/IUI. She facilitates various peer-led support groups and raises awareness through global campaigns, which have been published in GMA, ABC, and Elephant Journal. She was named a Patient Leader by WEGO Health in 2019, and 2020. She served on the board of directors for The Bundle Of Joy Fund, a nonprofit organization granting monetary awards to couples who require IVF. Through her unique counseling style, she helps people understand, validate and process their infertility trauma and grief. She offers worldwide individual and couples teletherapy. Connect with Chiemi on Instagram and visit her website to learn more.
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Men And Infertility: The Silent Struggle With Jon Summers
Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada
03/21/23 • 34 min
In this week's episode, Carolynn sits down with The Infertility Man himself, Jon Summers, to discuss the male experience of infertility.
After having testicular cancer, Jon believed he could never have biological children. With his partner, Laura, he embarked on a fertility journey that included 15 IVF cycles, 2 sperm retrieval surgeries, and thousands of injections.
He discusses how he overcame the toxic masculinity that has permeated throughout our society and how he developed the strength to be vulnerable and share his story with other men who are going through the struggle to start a family.
To this day, he has helped thousands of people struggling to conceive to find balance in their health, emotions, finances, and relationships. Jon and Laura’s book ’The Man’s Guide to Infertility’ is designed to help men face infertility with love and humour.
Connect with Jon by sending him an email to [email protected] and following him on Instagram.
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Navigating Burnout on Your Fertility Journey With Dr. Ashley Margeson
Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada
03/14/23 • 39 min
In this week’s episode, Carolynn Dubé sits down with Dr. Ashley Margeson, a Naturopathic Doctor who is obsessed with hormones and the role they play in our lives. In their discussion, they dive into how burnout plays a role in fertility journeys. Dr. Margeson shares her expertise around where burnout comes from, how to identify it, and how to regulate it.
If you’re trying to conceive or have been trying for some time without success, this episode is for you!
More About Dr. Ashley Margeson
Dr. Ashley Margeson has a clinical practice focused on burnout recovery and prevention and hormone optimization in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and she is the host of the Superwoman Code Podcast; a weekly podcast educating busy women about how to make their health work for them, not against them. Most recently, Ashley launched the Girl's Guide to Hormones, the Sex Ed Class you wish you had, but at a time in your life when you can actually use the information from it to understand what is going on. She's also the co-founder of Burnout Blueprint, an online course to help busy people recover and prevent burnout.
Visit Ashley's website:
https://www.ashleymargeson.com/
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Should I Freeze My Eggs? With Dr. Prati Sharma
Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada
03/06/23 • 31 min
In this episode, we are honoured to have Reproductive Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist, Dr. Prati Sharma, join us on Fertility in Focus to discuss fertility preservation.
The topic of fertility preservation is a sensitive one that can be hard to discuss, but Dr. Sharma is an expert in the field who has been helping people navigate their fertility options for years. She shares her expertise and tells us why she became a fertility doctor and her personal journey with fertility preservation. We talk about what it means for people to get married later in life and have kids later, as well as the implications this can have on their ability to have children naturally later on in life.
Insightful information like this makes it easy to understand why people should consider having fertility preservation. Dr. Sharma also outlines the steps for getting started with fertility preservation. Tune in now to learn more!
Connect with Dr. Sharma on Instagram.
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Welcome to Fertility in Focus!
Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada
03/03/23 • 12 min
Welcome to Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada! In this week’s episode, you will meet our Host, Carolynn Dubé, the Executive Director of Fertility Matters Canada (FMC). FMC is the leading national patient-focused organization providing free support, public education, and advocacy for equitable access to fertility care in Canada. Whether you are considering your future fertility, are currently on a fertility journey, are facing childlessness after infertility, have experienced a miscarriage or loss, or are seeking support or information, FMC is here to help you. Learn about Carolynn’s story, what led her to FMC and starting this podcast, and what you can expect on Fertility in Focus.
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Choosing The Right Fertility Clinic With Dr. Al Yuzpe
Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada
04/29/23 • 43 min
In this episode of Fertility in Focus, we sit down with Dr. Al Yuzpe to discuss how to find the right clinic for you.
Dr. Yuzpe is a co-founder and co-director of Olive Fertility Centre. As Canada's most senior Reproductive Endocrinologist, he has been involved in IVF for the past 30 years and in the field of infertility for the past 43 years.
If you've ever been confused about what exactly a fertility clinic does or how to find one that's right for you and your situation, this episode is for you! Dr. Yuzpe will walk us through what makes a clinic good (and not so good) and give us tips on how to navigate the process of finding a clinic that's right for you and your family.
More About Dr. Al Yuzpe
Dr. Yuzpe received his MD, M Sc. and completed his fellowship training in obstetrics and gynecology at Western University, London, Ontario. During his training, Dr. Yuzpe was a Fellow of the Medical Research Council of Canada for two years with his research focusing on the development and refinement of fertility-promoting drugs, including clomiphene and human gonadotropins.
He pioneered the development of the emergency contraceptive pill, which is often referred to as "The Yuzpe method." This method was recently listed by the Canadian Child and Youth Health Coalition as among the 10 Canadian discoveries with the greatest impact, or the greatest potential for impact, on health outcomes for children and youth in the last 100 years.
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Breaking Barriers: Advocacy for Inclusive Parental Leave and Fertility Care with Zane Colt
Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada
02/13/24 • 52 min
Join us for an informative episode of Fertility in Focus as we sit with Zane Colt, the 2023 Fertility Matters Canada Advocacy Award Winner from Toronto. Zane, a former political professional turned government relations consultant for healthcare organizations, shares his family’s path to parenthood as intended parents using surrogacy and how that journey bolstered their experience into a thriving online community. Zane played a pivotal role in advocating for parental leave inclusion for adoptive and intended parents in Canadian legislation under Bill C-318. Discover how Zane and his wife are driving inclusivity in government, engaging listeners in political discussions, and addressing fertility care barriers at both the provincial and federal levels. Don't miss the insightful discussion to learn how you, too, can lean into advocacy and help to foster change!
More About our Guest Speaker
Zane Colt is a passionate relationship-builder deeply immersed in political outreach and fertility advocacy. Currently, Zane holds a significant role in government relations for one of Canada's largest healthcare organizations, leveraging his extensive background from years spent at Queen's Park. In 2021, Zane, alongside his wife Baden, initiated the blog "Not My Tummy (But I'm Still Mummy!)" to document their journey in building a family through gestational surrogacy.
Zane's commitment to fertility advocacy extends to his role as a board member of Conceivable Dreams, Ontario's prominent voice for fertility care. With a bachelor's degree from Carleton University's Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs and a master's in Global Diplomacy from the School of Oriental and African Studies in the UK, Zane brings a wealth of knowledge to his advocacy work.
Residing in Toronto with his wife, daughter Scottie, and their dog Dodi, Zane invites you to connect and follow their journey on Instagram @notmytummy. Join the conversation as Zane continues championing fertility support and navigating the intricate intersections of politics and family-building.
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How many episodes does Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada have?
Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada currently has 53 episodes available.
What topics does Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Pcos, Fertility, Ivf, Infertility, Miscarriage, Medicine, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada?
The episode title 'Natural Cycle Frozen Embryo Transfer With Dr. Ari Baratz' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada?
The average episode length on Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada released?
Episodes of Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada are typically released every 7 days, 13 hours.
When was the first episode of Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada?
The first episode of Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada was released on Mar 3, 2023.
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