Day 1 Podcast

On today's episode, Emily chats with Rena Gower, LCSW about how grief can show up in so many different ways in this journey. We connect on acceptance playing a major role in moving forward and how we can't go back, but we can make a choice to learn and grow. What we discuss: Different stages of grief and that moving through it isn't linear Partnership and how each of you can be in a di...

For the first time, Emily's husband, Evan Mintz, takes the mic to answer all your questions! Ev shares his point of view on coping as a spouse, the importance of seeking help, how it feels to support when it is a female factor and some strategies that have worked for him in managing his emotions, he even manages to explain why we should LET THEM GOLF. This is a good one if you ever wanted to u...

On today's episode, registered social worker, Laura Reisman, joins Emily to talk about the impacts the fertility journey can have on your sex life. How hard it can be to keep the connection alive, when something fun has turned into something that feels like work. Laura shares some amazing tips on how to optimize intimacy in a way that feels doable. Topics we discuss: How to support each other...

On today's episode, Emily shares her favourite three analogies when it comes to the fertility journey. Learn why Emily thinks a fertility journey is like... Playing a video game and trying to beat the last bad guy Planning and experiencing a camping trip Training for the olympics Want to work with Emily? There are limited spots available to be a 1:1 client or join The Day 1 Experience - a firs...

Today Emily speaks with First Response Ambassador, Dr. Nicole Broadhurst, who is an Acupuncturist and reproductive Medicine Expert and co-founder of Holistic Fertility Group. This episode dives into some unexpected tips on how to think and manage the fertility journey.  We dive into:  Nicole's personal fertility journey and why she decided to carve out a niche in the fertility community Pain p...

A first time in a long time, Emily is joined by her husband Evan, to bring everyone up to speed on how they are handling the journey. With Father's Day around the corner they discuss how to support (or not to support), they speak to ways in which they have kept their connection alive, and how the fertility journey can really impact intimacy. Day 1 Instagram:  @day1fertility  |  @egetz TikTok: ...

On today's episode Emily speaks with cancer surviver and intended parent via surrogacy, Marissa G, about her most unexpected journey to baby. She hasn't been on a fertility rollercoaster, it has more been like going on Drop Zone time 5! Marissa shares openly about her experience with being diagnosed with cervical cancer, and the mistreatment from doctors and nurses. She dives into how misi...

On today's podcast we have Dr. Prati Sharma, a Fertility Friends Foundation board member, talks with Emily about recurrent euploid FET failure, why it happens, what are steps we can take if it happens and so much more. Dr. Sharma is an American Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist who has been in clinical practice for over 10 years. She has an excellent, consistent record of focused pr...

This solo episode Emily pulls back the curtain, talking about the past five months in regards to the business, personal life and fertility. She shares why mindset work has been so powerful in her life, next steps when it comes to her fertility journey and why she decided to do a free masterclass on handling the unknown. ----- 👋🏼 Sign up for the FREE Masterclass: Learning To Live In The Unknown N...

The co-host of CHFI's hit radio show, The Pooja and Gurdeep Show, Pooja Handa is one of the friendliest voices and faces in Canadian media. Whether you watched her on TV when she was an anchor and host of CP24 Breakfast, or currently enjoy listening to her upbeat voice on the radio early morning, Pooja has made her way into your home with a full heart. But behind the scenes, over a span of 8 y...

Stars, they're just like us. Millions of viewers tune into Bachelor in Paradise to escape to a secluded island in Mexico to watch shiny, beautiful 20-somethings find love, with the promised added drama along the way. But for show alumni Astrid Loch and Kevin Wendt, who found love and later married, real life hit hard when they embarked on their journey to start a family. The two say they suffe...

*No news of a pregnancy is shared in this episode.  Staying true to the way Emily shares about her own fertility journey, this is a 'fly on the wall' episode as Emily documents her day to day experiences from when she started STIMS to the final outcome after transfer. When we talk about sharing the unspoken side of the journey, this episode is exactly that.

One of the pioneers of IVF, Dr. Al Yuzpe, joins Emily to speak about the history of IVF. Dr. Yuzpe is the world-renowned 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. Dr. Yuzpe will help further TFP’s growth ambitions and be an advoc...

Today we talk with Emma Rinaldo, a registered clinical social worker and psychotherapist at Women's College Hospital and happens to be one of Emily's BFFs. Together, they tackle they conversation around fertility preservation due to a cancer diagnosis. Emma speaks to the different clients she works with day to day that have to face life altering decisions and how she helps them navigate bo...

For the first time, Leanna Hefter, shares her story in a very in-depth way by joining Emily to recount her recent miscarriage. After finding out she was pregnant with her second child along with her twin sister, Jackie, Leanna was on cloud 9, until she unexpectedly starts bleeding, which is the beginning of a challenging month of her having to work the medical system, listen to her gut and find th...

Emily speaks with Dr. Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant, ND, who is a fertility-focused naturopathic doctor practicing at Conceive Health @ Niagra Fertility in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada. After her own difficulties with pregnancy loss she is passionate about empowering her patients to improve their preconception health by making changes that help them conceive and maintain healthy pregnancies.  I...

In today's episode we dive deep into the world of surrogacy with intended parent coach, Agatha Wisniowska. Agatha is a mom via surrogacy after 7 years of a fertility journey. Her mission now is to help intended parents take the confusion out of starting a Canadian surrogacy journey from start to finish.  In this episode we dive into:  Agatha's own fertility and surrogacy journey What min...

Dr. Dan Nayot, Bird&Be (Chief Medical Advisor); Future Fertility (Co-Founder); The Fertility Partners (Medical Director); RCC Fertility (Staff Physician), joins Emily to talk all about fertility innovations.  Listen to hear:  Innovations from a finance, medical and patient care perspective Automated freezing, misconceptions about egg quality AI with egg quality and patient care Histo...

This week Day 1 brings you a SOLO episode. Emily talks about how overwhelming decision making can be and tips on how to make decisions to help protect the version of yourself that will have to experience them. She shares an update on her next steps in her own journey, how and why she made these big pivots. 

Are you looking for a fertility specialist or already have one but you aren’t sure it’s the best fit for you? Maybe you’re struggling with all the lifestyle changes that you’ve been told to implement? If you feel it's time to be more empowered and take control of your fertility journey, this episode is a must-listen. This week Emily is joined by Lucy Lines, an experienced embryologist turned ferti...

Whether or not you have never considered egg freezing, egg donation or becoming an intended parent, this episode is an important and inspiring listen! In this episode, Emily is joined by Lauren Makler, the co-founder and CEO of Cofertility, a company bringing together egg donation, egg freezing and donor matching through their human-centred platform. Cofertility is empowering people to take contro...

*Apologies for the sound quality, we are imperfectly perfect here at Day 1! If you’ve ever thought that the reason you aren’t pregnant yet is because of something you are doing (or not doing), you won’t want to miss this week's episode.  Tune in as Emily is joined by Michelle Strong to explore how to tackle your fertility journey without feeling like you have to be perfect with your nutrition...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Day 1 Podcast! To kick off the new season, Emily is joined by Lynsi Eastburn, a board certified hypnotherapist who specializes in helping those trying to get pregnant to release blocks and shift their energy to increase their chances of conceiving. If you have not heard of HypnoFertility, prepare to learn some new ideas around fertility! In this episode, Emily & Lyns...

In the final episode of 2022, Emily is joined by her husband, Evan Mintz, to discuss what the last few months have been like in their own fertility journey as well as recap the year overall. Like most people experiencing infertility, the year has been a rollercoaster of emotions. But through the highs and lows, they have learned what works for them and what doesn’t, both in their fertility plan an...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “just relax”, but it’s typically much easier said than done. In what may be the most calm inducing episode to date, Jenn Mansell, a Certified Breathwork Facilitator and Somatic Coach, joins Emily to discuss the power of breathwork to heal and reconnect with the wisdom of your body. Breathwork is a conscious technique used to create a different feeling or state in y...