Empowered Fertility

In this deeply moving episode of Empowered Fertility, Samantha Payne, co-founder of Pink Elephants, helps us unpack the truth about miscarriage- a heartbreakingly common event that’s often shrouded in silence- and why it’s so often misunderstood. Together, we explore the myths that minimise loss and the pain of disenfranchised grief — when your heart is breaking, but the world do...

How do you make life-changing decisions when your heart and the science pull in different directions? In IVF, every choice carries both hope and heartbreak so how do you decide when to keep going, change course, or let go? In this episode of Empowered Fertility , we explore the emotional and practical realities of decision-making in IVF. Leigh Arthur shares her deeply personal journey from pursuin...

How do you keep showing up when life feels like it’s spinning out of control? In this episode of Empowered Fertility , journalist and TV presenter Leila McKinnon reflects on reporting and performing under the bright lights of television while quietly going through fertility treatment. She’s joined by HR leader Vesna Garnett , who shares insights on how workplaces can better support emp...

A candid look at the male side of fertility and the strength found in speaking up. In this heartfelt episode of Empowered Fertility , we turn the spotlight on the often-unheard male side of the fertility journey. Journalist Mike Carabott opens up about the emotional and physical challenges he and his wife faced during treatment revealing what it’s like to navigate hope, heartbreak, and resil...

In a world where fertility advice floods our feeds, it can be hard to know what and who to trust. Dr Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist, author, and social media advocate, joins Empowered Fertility to unpack the power and pitfalls of the online fertility space. From algorithm-driven rabbit holes to the rise of misinformation, Dr Shahine shares how she uses her platform to bring credible, c...

In this episode, Dr Alice Domar, Harvard psychologist and pioneer in mind–body fertility, joins us to explore how stress, mindset, and compassion shape reproductive health. We discuss the evidence, the emotions, and the everyday tools that can help you feel more in control, hopeful, and connected on your fertility journey. Alice D. Domar, PhD is a pioneer in the application of mind-body medi...