Fertility Forward

When it comes to accessibility, we’ve made important strides by enacting legislation that enables more inclusive access to fertility care, but there is still a long way to go. Here today to help unpack this important topic is return guest, Dr. Samantha Estevez , a clinical fellow at Mount Sinai and Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. In our c...

Today, we are joined by Dr. Tamar Alkon from RMA's Mexico City office to discuss her groundbreaking research on embryonic mosaicism and its correlation with spermatozoa recovery in severe male factor infertility patients. Dr. Alkon begins by explaining embryonic mosaicism and shares insights into her research process and findings. The research will be presented at the ASRM (American Society f...

The system fails women with cancer who want to protect their fertility and joining us today on Fertility Forward is the person on the frontline of this battle, Founder and CEO of The Chick Mission . In this episode, Amanda Rice tells us all about her cancer diagnosis, what made her decide to freeze her eggs, the disappointment she experienced when her insurance refused due to her diagnosis, and ho...

Just as we always say, knowledge is power, and today’s guest is a massive advocate for getting more information about your fertility to make informed decisions. Dr. Jeffrey Klein is a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist at RMA of New York --  Westchester with a reputation for incredible patient care and a great passion for his work. He joins us in this episode of Fertility Forwar...

Welcome to PCOS Awareness Month here at Fertility Forward! Today we are joined by an incredible naturalistic doctor, Lana Butner to discuss all things holistic PCOS management . Tuning in, you’ll hear about what drew Lana to natural medicine, what PCOS is, how it manifests, the problematic traditional process of diagnosis, and so much more! Our holistic expert offers nutrition and exercise tips ta...

Postpartum depression is a topic that is considered taboo among mothers, especially those who have been blessed with a baby following an infertility journey. But the reality is that it is a very real experience and can be managed with a little bit of support and education. Joining us today on Fertility Froward is the incredible author and mother, Jessica Wendi Abel , to tell us about her book, The...

While navigating the fertility journey, women are encouraged to prepare their bodies for the intensive process of IVF. But equally important, is preparing your mind for the complex emotions and difficult challenges inherent to the process. Our guest today, Emily Getz , is the founder of Day 1 Fertility , a unique fertility network designed to support those struggling to bring home a baby. She is a...

“Where are you in your menstrual cycle?” This is something that every woman should be aware of, whether you are trying to fall pregnant, optimize your training schedule, or simply get a better understanding of your body. Unfortunately, education in this sphere is difficult to access, but today’s guest is doing everything she can to change that. Nora DeBora is a preconception health coach, holistic...

Today we are joined by two special guest speakers to discuss a very timely and engaging topic. Dr. Eric Flisser is our fellow reproductive endocrinologist and Paxton Maeder-York is the CEO and Founder of Alife Health . Alife Health is a fertility technology company that builds artificial intelligence tools to advance the IVF process. During our conversation today, we dive further into the topic of...

Surrogacy gives people with fertility struggles the opportunity to have a biological child. However, the idea can feel daunting beyond measure. Today we are joined by the founder of Newborn Advantage Surrogacy , Mindy Berkson . Mindy married her venture capital background with her industry experience, as well as her personal experience as a secondary infertility patient, to help intended families...

Today, we are excited to welcome Carey Cook to the Fertility Forward podcast. Carey is a holistic fertility coach for LGBTQ+ families who are spiraling into the anxious abyss of expanding their families. With an MA in Counseling Psychology, Carey helps people gain tools to navigate tough decisions, manage big feelings, and avoid common pitfalls. Having gone through her own fertility journey, she b...

What if there was a possibility that western medicine can’t do everything our bodies need to create a conducive environment for fertility? Joining us today on Fertility Forward is acupuncturist, Sharon McDermott to discuss how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can contribute to fertility treatment. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about how Sharon’s approach is different from traditional medicine, the im...

Regular exercise has many benefits for your physical and mental health, but women undergoing fertility treatment are often told that high-intensity activity can actually decrease their chance of becoming pregnant while increasing their risk of ovarian torsion. Fitness fanatics, rejoice! Because we’re here to tell you that there ARE ways to exercise safely throughout your fertility journey. Joining...

Stigma, shame, isolation, and a lack of patient education are commonly associated with the fertility journey. Today’s guest, Lauren Berson , knows this firsthand from the three years she spent going through failed treatments, a miscarriage, and being provided with false information. A combination of Lauren’s personal and career experiences inspired her to found Conceive , the solution to so many o...

Many people are under the impression that couples therapy is a last resort solely associated with divorce. Our guest today joins us to share the true goal of couples therapy and its role in helping couples achieve relationship satisfaction and a greater connection with themselves and one another. Dr. Stephanie Simon is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health and co...

These days it’s easy to take for granted our ability to communicate instantly, often across vast distances, with people we’ve never met before. But back in 1981, without the internet or email to rely on, finding a like-minded community was far more challenging. And yet today’s guest, Jane Mattes, was able to do just that when navigating the intimidating territory of single parenthood at the start...

Today on Fertility Forward, the podcast, we have the honor of hosting Lindsay Nakash . She is a registered dietician who is renowned for optimizing patient health with accessible and convenient nutritional support. With extensive experience providing critical nutrition therapy to patients with a variety of different medical conditions including diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, GI disorder...

We are taught that food should be our primary source of vitamins and minerals and while that is true, there is no shame in taking supplements to support your health; especially when pregnant or trying to conceive. Joining us today on Fertility Forward is the nutrition specialist, Casey Seiden , to discuss how supplements can fill gaps in your nutritional needs. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why...

Finding balance and welcoming that balance into your life will help you create a lifestyle that leads to being a healthy person while also having room for the indulgences and other “good” parts of life you don’t want to miss out on. Our guest today is Katie Dewhurst , the founder, and CEO of Hello Balance , a health and wellness company helping millennial women optimize their health through food....

Our guest today is Regina Townsend , an award-winning youth librarian, infertility advocate, and founder of The Broken Brown Egg , an internationally recognized reproductive health blog and non-profit organization. She’s passionate about bringing light to the nuance of infertility in the African-American community, and the unique needs of teens and adults, and believes in connecting people to reso...

The health of your immune system can gravely affect your fertility and ability to become pregnant. Joining us today on Fertility Forward is specialist Dr. Daniel Stein, to talk about how immunology affects fertility care. In this episode, you will hear all about immunotolerance, how a functioning immune system is beneficial to pregnancy, when your immune system affects your ability to carry a preg...

The health of your immune system can gravely affect your fertility and ability to become pregnant. Joining us today on Fertility Forward is specialist Dr. Daniel Stein, to talk about how immunology affects fertility care. In this episode, you will hear all about immunotolerance, how a functioning immune system is beneficial to pregnancy, when your immune system affects your ability to carry a preg...

“The beauty of being a human is that you’re never done growing.” These are the words of one of our hosts, Rena. In this episode, we take a moment to pause and reflect before looking ahead.   We discuss how we’re going to approach the new year as we strive to grow, change, and evolve into better versions of ourselves. Tuning in, you’ll hear what we hope to achieve in 2023, from overcoming negative...

PCOS is a problem faced by many women today. Joining us in conversation is Nicole Holness , a registered dietician nutritionist, and an international board-certified lactation consultant with a focus on PCOS, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum, which has led to her own brand, Holness Nutrition . Join us to hear the story of how Nicole came to focus on fertility and PCOS before we dive into the fo...

The expense of infertility treatment is a costly one. It is even more costly when you are an underrepresented minority with minimal benefits and advocacy. Dr. Brent Monseur , an endocrinologist and LGBTQ+ community member, is here to discuss a fascinating and important topic by sharing some of their research, data, and findings. We hear the benefits of their research and how, despite being a small...