Parhaat Trying Out Loud Podcastit (2024)

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The Final Episode: BIG NEWS!!! 43:00

5M ago43:00

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Sorry for the radio silence but life has taken an unexpected turn and we're ready to share some big news! This episode comes with a trigger warning. Please only listen if you are feeling in a good place and able to listen to positive news. Although this is the last podcast episode you can still keep up with our adventures on Youtube. If you enjoy o…

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Update: Where are we now? 48:57

1+ y ago48:57

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It's been a while. We thought it was about time that we returned for an update. We've been quiet on socials and felt we owed it to you guys to let you know where we're at with things. Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released once a week on a Friday. If you enjoy them please subscribe to our channel 'Romana and Ewan'. You can watch all the …

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Update: The Results of our 7th Embryo Transfer 1:09:52

3y ago1:09:52

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We've missed you! Thanks for tuning back in for our update. The last few months have been busy so it was great to finally get back to the podcast. In this episode we chat about how our most recent transfer went in Bulgaria. This was our 7th transfer and our 8th embryo. Thanks for sticking with us! We really appreciate it! Check out our Vlogs on You…

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IVF: The Road is Long.... 1:50:50

3+ y ago1:50:50

1:50:50

It's the final episode of Season 3 and in this weeks bumper episode we answer some listener questions. Romana also chats to fellow IVF warrior Saira (@ivfmyeggshatesperm). Saira has been a great support buddy (something everyone going through IVF needs) over the last 18 months so it seemed fitting to chat to her for this final episode. Plus, Saira'…

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Ewan and Romana ask each other........ 1:01:05

3+ y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

We're going solo this week as we reflect on the past 5 years. It's not been an easy few years so we thought it was time to take stock and ponder on some of the highs and lows. We ask each other some thought provoking questions and as always, we answer with complete honesty and hope in doing so it is helpful to you, the listener. Check out our Vlogs…

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Diabetes, TTC, Supplements and more with Dietitian Anita Beckwith 59:30

3+ y ago59:30

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After an epic four and a half months away we're back on home turf. Today we discuss how our follow up went at our clinic in Bulgaria and what the plan is moving forward. Romana also chats to Anita Beckwith (@anitab_rd and @fertility.hormone.dietitian). Anita is a UK Clinical Lead Dietitian specialising in diabetes and fertility, practising in both …

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Fertility Chats: Tony aka @thehopefulfather 1:15:24

3+ y ago1:15:24

1:15:24

We're back in Sofia and back at the clinic. This time for a Hysteroscopy. Find out why Romana really enjoyed it!! Ewan also chats to Tony aka @thehopefulfather. Tony is a big advocate for raising awareness around male infertility and in this chat he opens up about his own personal journey. It's an extremely moving but also funny discussion. The Wan…

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The Aftermath of 3 back to back IVF's and The Chick Mission with Tracy Weiss 57:46

3+ y ago57:46

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3 back to back rounds of IVF is bound to have an impact and in this episode we discuss how it has affected us both individually. Romana also chats to Tracy Weiss, Executive Director of The Chick Mission @chickmission. Tracy is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 30. She definitely knew what the cervix did, no matter what…

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The Final Ever PGS Results and Advocating for Yourself whilst TTC 1:06:38

3+ y ago1:06:38

1:06:38

This is it! The results of our 7th and final IVF round are in! Do we have any normal embryos? Tune in to find out. Romana also chats to Hayley @hayleybanxy Hayley has been trying to conceive for a few years and has had multiple rounds of IVF. She shares everything she has learnt so far. Like us, she is a big believer in advocating for yourself. We …

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Endo, MTHFR, 6 rounds of IVF and SMBC with Ravid Israel, founder of Embie 1:32:24

3+ y ago1:32:24

1:32:24

This week we update you on our 7th and FINAL round of IVF. Romana also chats to Ravid Israel (@embie2baby) founder of Embie, the first app exclusively designed for women going through fertility treatments. Ravid’s fertility journey began in 2012 with a Cervical Cancer diagnosis, followed by severe endometriosis, multiple fibroids, and an MTHFR muta…

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PGS Results and Tracking Hormones at Home with Mira 1:01:48

3+ y ago1:01:48

1:01:48

The results are in from IVF cycle #6 We discuss the implications of our Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening and the Natural Killer Cell Test. Romana also chats to Sylvia Kang. Sylvia is the co-founder and CEO of Mira www.miracare.com Mira (@mirafertility) is the first FDA and CE registered comprehensive women’s health monitoring platform with 99% of…

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Bulgaria Update and IVF, Miscarriage & Donor Conception w/ author Myriam Steinberg 1:28:23

3+ y ago1:28:23

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Lots has been happening in Bulgaria since the last episode. As always we share the highs and the lows! Romana also chats to author of new graphic novel Catalogue Baby: A Memoir of (in)fertility, Myriam Steinberg. In her past life, Myriam was a visual artist, and event organizer. For 11 years, she was the brains and brawn of the In the House Festiva…

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Bulgaria or Bust: Our IVF Update 1:02:58

3+ y ago1:02:58

1:02:58

Thanks for listening! If you're new to the podcast we highly recommend listening from the very beginning. We share our story from episode 1 right up until present day and there is ALOT! We also chat to lots of really brilliant guests who also share their stories and offer information and support to anyone going through Infertility. In this episode,…

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The Christmas Episode with Molly Nichols and Past Guests (plus bonus Visualisation) 1:42:36

4y ago1:42:36

1:42:36

It's Christmas and it's also the last episode of this Series. Christmas and the holiday season can be a tough time for many of us going through infertility so we hope this episode helps (even just a little bit). We bring you messages of hope and love from past guests, share some Christmas presents with each other and as always keep you up to date o…

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Hormones and Detoxing after an IVF Cycle 51:09

4y ago51:09

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Ever feel sluggish and generally yucky at the end of an IVF/ICSI cycle? That's because our bodies are having to deal with lots of extra hormones. In this episode Coral Dabarera Edelson, MS, RD shares some tips for detoxing our bodies after fertility treatment. Coral is a registered dietitian nutritionist and nutrition coach. Specializing in women’s…

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Creating a Fertility Strategy with Jasmine Katatikarn 1:15:42

4y ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Today we talk Clomid and TSH Levels. Ewan chats to Jasmine Katatikarn (@jazzkatat). Jasmine is a fertility warrior who struggled to have a child for 6 years. After multiple IUIs and her 2nd IVF, she was told that she had a less than 1% chance of having a baby and to stop trying. However, Jasmine didn’t give up. Using her background as an artist, sh…

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Learn How To Chart Your Cycle With The Sympto-Thermal Method 1:12:24

4y ago1:12:24

1:12:24

It's all about upleveling your fertility tracking this week as we chat all things BBT (Basal Body Temperature), CM (Cervical Mucus) and Hormones. Chantelle Meikle is a registered Naturopath and Fertility Educator who loves to help women and couples conceive healthy and happy babies. Chantelle lives with her husband and 2 very spoilt cats in West Au…

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Navigating 8 Years of Fertility Treatment with Zoe Jones 1:12:45

4y ago1:12:45

1:12:45

The nights are drawing in. It's getting dark. So grab a cuppa, get cosy and listen to this weeks chat with Zoe Jones (@zoe_joneshft). Zoe is a holistic therapist and specialises in helping women with fertility challenges. After enduring 8 years of fertility treatment, which finally resulted in her son Lloyd, Zoe has the experience to empathise, sup…

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Experiencing Infertility as a Man, a Therapist and a Modern Orthodox Jew 1:04:54

4y ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Ewan is back and this week we reflect on how we're feeling after being sucker punched by our last round of IVF! The winners of the soap competition are announced and Ewan chats to Eli Weinstein, LMSW (@elivation_therapist) Eli is a Social Work therapist who has worked in a psych hospital, intense outpatient clinic and currently works in a community…

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Yoga, Aromatherapy and Self Care for Fertility (and some devastating news) 55:26

4y ago55:26

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We got some really awful news today and although it was a tough episode to record we felt it was important to share. On a lighter note Romana chats to the wonderful Helen @at_the_fold. Helen is a ray of sunshine and discusses yoga for fertility alongside her passion for essential oils. She also shares some beautiful self care tips to help ease the …

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Dr Trolice talks IVF, Pros and Cons of PGS, AMH Testing & Emotions whilst TTC 1:17:56

4y ago1:17:56

1:17:56

This episode Romana chats to the brilliant Dr Trolice www.myfertilitycare.com Dr Mark Trolice is the director of Fertility Care: The IVF Centre in Orlando, Florida and is Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. As well as being a leader in his field he has also experienced the trauma of infertility on a personal level and sha…

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Vaginal Steaming....What is it? And how can it help whilst TTC? 57:07

4y ago57:07

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We're relaxing in the Scottish highlands this week and taking a break from all things TTC. We highly recommend a change of scenery and some fresh mountain air when the grind of infertility starts to get you down. It's definitely helping us! Andrea Clarke (www.rootmedicine.co.uk) returns to the podcast this week to chat all things Vaginal Steaming! …

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The Fertile Mind with Russell Davis 1:07:27

4y ago1:07:27

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This week we reflect on what we've been through over the last few weeks and look forward to the future. Ewan also chats to Russell Davis https://thefertilemind.net Russell Davis is a Fertility Coach and Cognitive Hypnotherapist, Author and Speaker with personal experience of infertility from pretty much every angle (resulting in the birth of his so…

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Our PGS Results and Traveling Donors 1:00:25

4y ago1:00:25

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This week we discuss our PGS results. Did our 3 embryos make the grade? Romana also chats to Genevieve Uys from Traveling Donors www.travelingdonors.com about what it's like to be an egg donor, IVF and how her company helps clients to find the perfect egg donor. Here's the link to Romana's interview with Tony from The Broonfords https://youtu.be/wh…

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Getting to the Root of Unexplained Infertility and How Useful is AMH Testing? 1:15:06

4+ y ago1:15:06

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This week Romana chats to the wonderful Jessica Bourke aka @thefertilitydetective. With over fourteen years of experience in the field of reproductive health, Jessica has gained a reputation for helping women to successfully conceive where everything else has failed. Jessica provides a unique, individualised service that is founded on her in-depth …

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IVF Round 3: The Good, the Bad and the Condom! 1:03:19

4+ y ago1:03:19

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Welcome to our warts and all account of IVF Round 3. We've been through 2 fresh rounds of IVF and 5 transfers in total. Will it be third time lucky?! In this episode we take you through our third fresh IVF round from start to finish with a few dramas along the way! And don't forget, visit www.screenandshield.co.uk/trying and enter code TRYING10 at …

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Hope, Porn and Travelling Abroad for IVF 1:03:20

4+ y ago1:03:20

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This week we chat about the endless cycle of hope and disappointment whilst battling infertility. We also mention the 'P' word and discuss its role when trying to conceive. Romana talks to Emma from www.yourivfabroad.co.uk all about travelling abroad for IVF and also about what led her and her husband Adam to start their company. Emma also discusse…

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Nutrition for Fertility and IVF with Melanie Brown 1:16:58

4+ y ago1:16:58

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This week we bring you fabulous Melanie Brown (www.melaniebrownnutrition.com) Mel has specialised in nutrition for fertility, IVF and pregnancy for 20 years. Having experienced miscarriage, secondary infertility and premature menopause she has a great empathy with her clients. She has a special interest in male fertility; her MSc research thesis wa…

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Life in Lockdown and Male Factor Infertility 1:01:36

4+ y ago1:01:36

1:01:36

Welcome back to Season 2! Thanks for listening and continuing to support the podcast. We've really missed you and we can't wait to bring you lots of great content over the next few months. The podcast will be coming to you once a fortnight from now on but the format won't be changing and we'll continue to bring you real life stories and lots of use…

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UPDATE: When The Happy Ending Goes Wrong 1:06:33

4+ y ago1:06:33

1:06:33

We wanted to bring out this Update episode to let you know what's been happening with us over the last few months. Despite the title it's not all been doom and gloom and we have managed to still find the happy moments in amongst the hard times. This episode contains very honest chat about pregnancy and about loss so please only listen if you think …

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The Results Episode 48:26

5y ago48:26

48:26

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What is Missing with Michael Frank 1:01:53

5y ago1:01:53

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This week Romana talks about her fear of pregnancy tests as we gear up to find out the results of our recent IVF transfer. Romana also chats to Michael Frank. Michael is the author of The Mighty Franks, which was named one of the best books of 2017 by The Telegraph and The New Statesman and won the 2018 JQ Wingate Prize in England. His new novel, W…

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Fertility Chats: Chris aka @ittakes_three 1:03:00

5y ago1:03:00

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This week we talk about winning the lottery (we haven't won!), our last NHS frozen embryo transfer and feelings of anxiety and overwhelm. We also chat to Chris aka @ittakes_three on Instagram. Chris shares his story and chats about documenting his TTC experience through social media lifestyle changes dealing with an unexplained infertility diagnosi…

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Fertility Chats: Sinéad McNally Singer/Songwriter 1:18:33

5y ago1:18:33

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This week we talk about coping strategies as our fifth IVF transfer approaches. We also share the story of our engagement which happened on a mountain top in Slovakia! Romana chats to Irish Singer/Songwriter Sinéad McNally www.sineadmcnally.wordpress.com a fellow IVF Warrior who has recently released her new song 'My Silent Night'. You will hear th…

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Fertility at 40+ with Andrew Loosely (The Natural Fertility Expert) 1:20:21

5y ago1:20:21

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This week Romana is delighted to be chatting to Andrew Loosely. Andrew shares so much wisdom in our chat and regardless of the title we think that this episode will also be useful to listeners under the age of 40. Andrew Loosely is a Chinese Medicine Fertility Specialist and is known as one of the most sought after Natural Fertility Experts and Con…

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Fertility Chats: All Things TTC and IVF 1:12:08

5y ago1:12:08

1:12:08

This week Ewan talks about the difficulties in discussing fertility issues with family and Romana talks to Elaine about all things IVF and trying to conceive. Elaine is not only a beautiful person but also a wonderful actress and it was great to chat to her. We cover a whole range of topics including endometriosis, coping with pregnancy announcemen…

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An Honest Review of The Fertility Show, London 57:49

5y ago57:49

57:49

This week Romana shares her thoughts on the Fertility Show in London. Hear what she thought of the various clinics she chatted to and also what she learnt from the Seminars she attended. We also hear from other people who attended the show to get their opinion on what they enjoyed and took away from the UK's largest show for people trying to concei…

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Fertility Chats: Mike aka @fortyyearolddad 1:08:15

5y ago1:08:15

1:08:15

We love our Fertility Chats episodes as we really enjoy hearing other peoples TTC and infertility stories. This week Ewan chats to Mike aka @fortyyearolddad on Instagram. Mike shares his fertility journey from beginning to end and goes into lots of detail about IVF, going abroad for treatment and using donor eggs. TRIGGER WARNING: Mike also talks a…

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Navigating Fertility and IVF as a Solo Mum 55:43

5y ago55:43

55:43

We had a lovely time in York last week and share some tales from our time there. Including our scarefest adventures at Hallowscream! We also chat to Zoe aka @drunkleopard on Instagram. Zoe is a real warrior and we loved chatting to her and hearing all about her quest to be a mumma. There was so much that Zoe talked about that is relatable to anybod…

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How Functional Medicine Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally 57:31

5y ago57:31

57:31

This week, as well as our usual ramblings, Romana chats to Sarah Clark (www.fabfertile.com) Sarah is a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is the author of 'Fabulously Fertile – Supercharge your Fertility Naturally' and '…

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Next Steps and Finding Trusted Answers to your Fertility Questions 54:20

5y ago54:20

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It's always a struggle after a failed IVF transfer but we are starting to feel more optimistic and having a plan moving forward always helps. This week we share some good news and also discuss what happened at our recent WTF appointment. Romana chats to Alice Crisci. Alice is a cancer survivor, entrepreneur and activist. She founded MedAnswers www.…

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Two Week Wait Audio Diary and the Results of our IVF transfer 37:36

5y ago37:36

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It's been a tough and emotional couple of weeks since our frozen embryo transfer and this week we share Romana's audio diary along with the result. Have all of our hopes and dreams finally come true or are we back at square one? This episode could be triggering for anyone listening who may be struggling as there are some emotional moments during th…

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Fertility Massage, Emotional Blocks and a bonus Meditation 1:10:42

5y ago1:10:42

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Embaby on board! We finally got to transfer our little frozen embryo so we are now in the delightful two week wait! We will update you on the results of our fourth embryo transfer on next weeks episode. This week Romana chats to Andrea Clarke (www.rootmedicine.co.uk) about Fertility and Womb Massage; what the treatment involves and the wonderful be…

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Essential Oils, Homemade Skincare and Tips to lead a more Toxic Free and Fertility Friendly Life 1:05:43

5y ago1:05:43

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This week we talk Spiders, feeling left behind whilst going through infertility and we also discuss our upcoming frozen embryo transfer. Romana also chats to Geraldine McCullagh (www.me-time-therapy.co.uk) Geraldine is a Complimentary Therapist who loves creating her own natural skincare. As well as sharing some really simple Body Butter and natura…

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Fertility Chats: Male Factor Infertility 1:03:32

5y ago1:03:32

1:03:32

This week Romana puts Ewan's fertility knowledge to the test with a TTC Acronym Quiz. Romana is also put to the test with a (brief) football quiz! Ewan also chats to Charlie. They have a really open and honest discussion about dealing with male factor infertility, who to confide in, lifestyle changes, social media and coping strategies. Thanks as a…

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Activate your Fertility with Heidi Brockmyre 1:04:05

5y ago1:04:05

1:04:05

We're delighted to bring you our first transatlantic chat with the fantastic Heidi Brockmyre. Heidi is a Licensed Practitioner of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She has a decade of experience helping women grow their families. She's supported hundreds of women in her clinic in San Diego, and thousands of women around the world. In this episode H…

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Miscarriage and Pregnancy after Loss 42:17

5y ago42:17

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This week we chat about mistaken identity (of the condom variety!). And we chat back up plans and the pros and cons of planning for a negative outcome. And we also share the second part of Romana's chat with Helen and Linzi. If you haven't listened to last weeks episode we highly recommend you do so before listening to this one. This week Helen and…

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IVF, Sperm Donation and Artificial Insemination at Home 1:00:01

5y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

This week Romana chats to Helen and Linzi about the journey they have been on to grow their family. This chat is split into two episodes and in this one Helen and Linzi talk very honestly about their IVF experience, their search for a sperm donor and artificial insemination at home. (We weren't recording in our usual place this week so apologies if…

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The Moon, Astrology and Birth Charts 49:21

5y ago49:21

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We're going a bit mystic for todays episode! Trying to conceive can be all consuming and tiring and sometimes connecting back with nature and the universe can be really empowering and can give us some perspective at a time when it's much needed. This week Romana chats to Alison Smith (www.alisontheastrologer.com) Alison is an astrologer and planeta…

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Fertility Chats: Mike aka @infertilitybloke 47:47

5y ago47:47

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Welcome to episode 10! Thanks for listening. Today we talk about raising funds for IVF, coping with pregnancy announcements and 21 Miles by Jessica Hepburn. Ewan speaks to @infertilitybloke from Instagram about his ttc (trying to conceive) 'journey' and raising awareness for men going through infertility. It's a really interesting and honest chat a…

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