The Space Between Two Lines

In this essential episode of The Space Between Two Lines , Alex explores the often-unheard male perspective on the journey to parenthood. Joining the conversation is Dill , a building estimator living in Geelong, Victoria , who shares the raw and resilient story of the seven years he and his wife, Monique, spent trying to conceive. From navigating the complexities of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrom...

In this incredibly powerful episode of The Space Between Two Lines , host Alex is joined by Vera , a 42-year-old from Melbourne, Australia , who shares a masterclass in resilience and medical self-advocacy. After freezing 21 eggs at age 35, Vera returned to use them at 40, only to face the devastating reality that none resulted in a successful pregnancy. What followed was an exhausting but ultimat...

In this heart-to-heart episode of The Space Between Two Lines , Alex sits down with Jaide , a 25-year-old from South Australia , who shares her profound and resilient journey toward parenthood. Diagnosed with a rare genetic condition causing premature ovarian failure at just 21, Jaide’s story is a powerful exploration of the "trenches" of infertility. From the unique heartbreak of a mola...

In this poignant episode of The Space Between Two Lines , Alex welcomes Kylie , a 39-year-old from Cairns, Queensland , who bravely shares her intensive three-year journey through the world of assisted reproduction. Following a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy in her 20s, Kylie entered the fertility "trenches," navigating changing diagnoses—from misinformed reports on her remaining fal...

In this raw and deeply human episode of The Space Between Two Lines , Alex speaks with Sarah , a 31-year-old mother from Brisbane, Queensland , who shares her intense three-year journey through secondary infertility , five pregnancy losses , and the grueling realities of IVF . Sarah’s story highlights the delicate balance between the gratitude she feels for her daughter, Violet, and the profound g...

In this deeply moving episode of The Space Between Two Lines , Alex sits down with Miranda , a mother based in the Brisbane and Gold Coast area , to discuss her extraordinary 3.5-year fertility journey. After facing 11 rounds of IVF, multiple losses, and complex medical diagnoses, Miranda shares the raw reality of what it takes to persist through the "trenches" of infertility. This conve...

In this powerful episode of The Space Between Two Lines , Alex sits down with Tiarna , a 34-year-old from Wollongong, New South Wales , who shares her remarkable story of navigating life after a Stage 2 bowel cancer diagnosis at age 29. Tiarna opens up about the unexpected long-term costs of survival, including facing early menopause and the complex "numbers game" of IVF . This conversat...

In today's episode, Alex sits down with Katie to explore the often-quiet reality of secondary infertility . After a straightforward journey conceiving her first child naturally, Katie shares the unexpected challenges of trying for her second and third babies. From the decision to transition to IVF to the heartbreak of a missed miscarriage at 13 weeks, Katie’s story is a testament to resilience, th...

In this episode of The Space Between Two Lines, Alex sits down with a 31-year-old guest who shares her deeply personal journey with Stage 4 endometriosis and her proactive decision to undergo egg freezing. After years of navigating misdiagnoses and "niche" symptoms like urinary frequency and bowel issues, the guest discusses the emotional and physical toll of chronic illness and the unex...

In this episode of The Space Between Two Lines , host Rosie sits down for a special conversation with Alex's husband, Nick, to explore the side of fertility that often remains in the shadows: the male perspective . While much of the focus during fertility treatments is on the physical and emotional load carried by women, partners navigate their own unique set of challenges, uncertainties, and...

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Steph, a pediatric Occupational Therapist and mother of three, who bravely shares her intimate journey through recurrent pregnancy loss and secondary infertility. While her first pregnancy was straightforward, the path to expanding her family was marked by heartbreak, resilience, and the quiet strength required to navigate grief while parenting.   Th...

In this episode, we sit down with Alyshia, a 32-year-old from Southeast Melbourne, who opens up about her deeply personal journey with Stage 4 endometriosis and the complexities of the fertility world. From the initial shock of a "deep infiltrating" diagnosis to the grueling emotional rollercoaster of IUI and IVF, Alyshia’s story is a powerful reminder that while the path to parenthood i...

In this episode, we explore the deeply moving and educational journey of Hannah, a Geelong-based paramedic navigating the complexities of male factor infertility, high-risk pregnancy complications, and the eventual triumph of a healing home birth. From the initial shock of an infertility diagnosis to managing a life-threatening condition like vasa previa, this story is a testament to the power of...

In this episode, Alex chats with Courtney, a 35-year-old from Melbourne, who shares her empowering and educational journey through infertility and a successful IVF process. After 17 years on contraception, Courtney faced the challenge of irregular cycles and the reality of a PCOS diagnosis. Her story is a powerful testament to the importance of self-advocacy, early testing, and the lifestyle shift...

In the final installment of this mini-series, Alex opens up about the emotional and psychological weight of a years-long fertility battle. While the path to growing a family is often painted as an exciting milestone, Alex reveals the stress, resentment, and "hormone hell" that can occur when the process moves from the bedroom to the clinic. From managing PCOS and secondary infertility to...

This is part two of the three-part inaugural episode of TheSpace Between Two Lines. In this episode, Alex continues her fertility story, moving from the initial challenges of PCOS and secondary infertility into the heartbreaking reality of pregnancy loss . Joined by Rosie, Alex discusses the emotional "trench" of fertility treatments, the transition to IVF , and the complex anxiety of pr...

In this inaugural three-part episode of The Space Between Two Lines, Alex shares her complex journey through secondary infertility and the various medical interventions that led to her current pregnancy. Joined by her friend Rosie, Alex breaks down the emotional and physical toll of battling  PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) , experiencing pregnancy loss, and ultimately finding success through  IV...

In this inaugural episode of The Space Between Two Lines , host Alex Saunders opens up honest conversations about fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and the often unseen emotional journey to parenthood. You'll hear real stories from real people navigating infertility, the uncertainty of trying again, the complexities of pregnancy after loss, and postpartum experiences that don’t always matc...