No Straight Lines

Jacky sits down with Shaun Greenaway, better known as Knackered Knackers , to discuss his diagnosis of azoospermia, the emotional journey of donor conception, and how infertility completely changed his identity. From devastating diagnoses to finding purpose through advocacy, Shaun shares how he's helping other men realise they're not facing infertility alone.  You can find Shaun via his Insta...

Jacky sits down with sex educator and 'Dirty Talk' host Tatiana Ashbourne to discuss the pressure of trying to conceive, performance anxiety, intimacy struggles, and why so many couples feel alone when fertility starts affecting their sex life. __________________ 🔗 Tatiana Ashbourne Instagram: @tatianaashbourne_ TikTok: @tatianaashbourne_ 🔗 Dirty Talk Podcast Instagram: @dirtytalkofficial_ TikTo...

Jacky sits down with Jonathan Kluwagga to discuss his experience with male infertility caused by undescended testicles, the impact it had on his relationship, and the emotional toll that followed. They also explore cultural expectations around masculinity and how Jonathan turned his pain into purpose by becoming a male fertility advocate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

We open up about year 3 of our fertility journey. The hardest one yet. From emotional strain to the impact on our relationship, this is an honest look at how tough things really got. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Ro Huntriss to break down the fundamentals of diet and lifestyle in fertility, combining real-life experiences with science-backed guidance. From major lifestyle changes to simple daily habits, this episode covers what actually makes a difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Hannah Pearn to explore the role acupuncture can play in fertility, breaking down common misconceptions and sharing what we’ve learned along the way. From initial scepticism (from Jacky) to a deeper understanding, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on a topic more people are starting to take seriously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Jess and Harry to share a fertility journey that didn’t go how they expected. After months of trying, Harry received a poor fertility test result, adding another layer of uncertainty and loss of hope. As they prepared for IVF and a fresh start abroad, Jess then fell pregnant naturally…but that wasn’t the end of the struggle. Jess experienced Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), being sick...

In this episode, we’re joined by our friend Ciaran Hannington , also known as The Male Fertility PT . Ciaran works with men to improve fertility through training, lifestyle, and honest education - an area still surrounded by stigma, silence, and misinformation. We talk about why male fertility is so often overlooked, the mistakes men commonly make when trying to “optimise” health, and how exercise...

In this episode, we sit down with Ian Stones , founder and co-director of testhim , to talk about the side of fertility that’s too often overlooked: men. With over 15 years supporting couples through fertility challenges, Ian shares why male fertility is frequently neglected, how it impacts outcomes, and why change is long overdue. We also talk about the unexpected way we crossed paths with Ian —...

After a year of no luck trying naturally and frustration with vague answers from doctors, we decided to take things into our own hands. Eleanor’s discovery of Ian Stones through acupuncture led us to explore Jacky’s sperm health, and that’s when we uncovered DNA fragmentation. It opened up a whole new chapter we never saw coming. We unpack the emotional, physical, and mental toll of year two, and...

We reflect on the first year of this fertility journey. A time that felt like stepping into the abyss. We talk about the shock of early diagnoses that were missed, the uncertainty that followed, and the emotional toll of watching friends and family fall pregnant easily while we quietly struggled behind the scenes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re delighted to introduce Ro Huntriss, renowned UK fertility dietitian and founder of Fertility Dietitian UK. With years of clinical and research experience, Ro brings evidence-based, actionable advice that genuinely changes the game when trying to conceive. We kick things off with her story, explore how nutrition and lifestyle can actually shorten the waiting time to get pregn...

We’re Eleanor and Jacky, and after 5 years of navigating infertility, IVF, loss, and everything in between, we knew something was missing. In this first episode, we share our story, why we created aloomah, and what No Straight Lines is really here to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.