The Egg Whisperer Show

I'm thrilled to share my latest episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, where I sit down with the inspiring Alison Beder Solway. Alison is a fitness expert, author, and mother of four who has a unique and beautiful perspective on perseverance, self-advocacy, and hope. In this episode, we dive into her journey of expanding her family through surrogacy 25 years ago and her more recent experience of train...

Regardless of who you see for fertility care, you deserve the best—personalized treatment. I realize that not everyone can come to see me, and I won't be around forever. This information is a valuable resource as you begin your fertility journey, whoever it is with and whenever it takes place. The inspiration behind this topic? Well—it started with some snooping. Several times each day, I hear my...

Ever wonder why some couples grow closer through infertility while others grow apart? In this episode, I'm diving into one of the most important (and least talked about) sides of the fertility journey: the impact of infertility on relationships, and what you can do to stay connected as a couple if you're both hurting or stressed by the journey. My guest is Dr. Clay Brigance, a licensed counselor,...

Egg freezing is IVF without the F (fertilization). You go through a standard cycle of In Vitro Fertilization in which you take hormone shots that stimulate the growth of eggs. A doctor like me then extracts your eggs through a simple surgical procedure, and I work with an embryologist to preserve your eggs in liquid nitrogen until you're ready to use them. So the big question is what happens now t...

Egg Freezing parties are safe and surgery-free gatherings of women (and sometimes men) to learn more about the process of freezing your eggs (or sperm). Beyond that, we talk in general about fertility and how every woman (and man) can take a proactive role in preserving their fertility options.  There is humor. There is honest talk. Most importantly, you will learn about clear steps you can take a...

Dr. Aimee shares how she personalize the process of finding an egg donor, sperm donor, or gestational carrier, so that everyone involves feels like they are well informed and empowered with the right information. Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and t...

Get the full show notes:  https://www.draimee.org/intrauterine-surgery-and-other-life-saving-interventions-with-dr-emery-and-dr-sanfilippo   In this episode, I'm joined by two incredible guests: Dr. Steven Emery, a maternal fetal medicine specialist and director of the Center for Innovative Fetal Intervention at the University of Pittsburgh, and Dr. Joseph Sanfilippo, a renowned reproductive endoc...

Does endometriosis surgery actually improve your fertility, or could it make things worse? In this episode, I am joined by with Dr. Sadikah Behbehani, a surgeon who is double fellowship-trained in both reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She specializes in complex endometriosis excision, pelvic pain, and fertility-sparing surgery - and she's...

I do this with my patients all the time. There's a lot of truth-telling that goes on in my office, and often myth-busting is necessary to get to the truth. Perhaps you can relate — there are so many headlines and hearsay stories about fertility. Do you struggle to disseminate between what is evidence-based and what is not? I don't care where you live or who your doctor is. My goal is to share what...

I'm so excited to have Dr. Bruce Lessey of ReceptivaDX join me on the podcast. Dr. Lessey has dedicated his research life to studying the lining of the uterus and more specifically, how to help embryos stick better. His research led to the discovery of the role of BCL-6 in the lining of the uterus as a diagnostic test patients can have done by their doctors to guide them toward the best protocol f...

I'm excited to share this episode, where I joined Dr. Kirti Patel to talk all about egg freezing on The Gynarchy Podcast. We discuss why egg freezing matters, how it works, and what every woman should know about her fertility options. As a fertility specialist with deep roots in women's health (and a family legacy in OB/GYN), I'm passionate about empowering women with the knowledge and choices the...

On this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein, a renowned expert in endometriosis and minimally invasive gynecology. Together, we dive into the challenges of diagnosing and treating endometriosis, a condition that is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed. Dr. Goldstein shares her expertise on why endometriosis frequently goes undiagnosed for years, the differences between surgical ap...

Have you ever wondered what actually happens to your frozen eggs, embryos, and sperm after they leave the fertility clinic? In this episode I'm uncovering the hidden world of cryostorage: from how your reproductive tissues are kept safe for years, to why storage prices vary so wildly, to how private equity has quietly taken over parts of the fertility industry and what that means for patients. If...

If you know me, you know that I hate the word infertility. I believe that everyone who walks through my doors is fertile and no matter what we learn, can be a parent. Fertility is often taken for granted. It's precious. It declines over time, and there are some well studied factors, nine that I highlight here, that put it at risk. They are: Your DNA Unhealthy BMI Abnormal Sleep Patterns Fibroids E...

In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm diving into one of the most important parts of the IVF journey: how to cope with setbacks. IVF can be frustrating, emotional, and downright hard. But it can also be empowering, educational, and full of possibility. I'm walking you through the five most common IVF challenges, and offering tools to help you reframe them so you can move forward feeling h...

I'm thrilled to have joined Dr. Lorne Brown on the Conscious Fertility Podcast to dive deep into the world of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and its potential for women on their fertility journey. As the Egg Whisperer, I shared my passion for patient-centered reproductive care, my TUSHY method for fertility diagnostics, and the importance of leaving no stone unturned when supporting those who...

Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Today, I'm excited to be talking all about hormones, fertility, and PCOS (now called PMOS) with dietitian and nutritionist Melissa Groves Azzaro. Melissa is the host of the "Hormonally Yours" podcast, and author of the book "A Balanced Approach to PCOS." Her podcast focuses on science based information about PMOS, fertility, and other hormone imbala...

Could your iron stores be secretly impacting your fertility, even when your blood work looks perfectly normal? Today we're diving into the nuances of low ferritin with normal hemoglobin, and what it could mean for your lining, your transfers, your pregnancy, and your overall fertility journey. My guest is Anne Matthews, acupuncturist, fertility and women's hormone expert, founder of Energy Tree St...

Dr. Pero is an OB/GYN from Louisiana with an incredible combination of expertise in western medicine, integrative lifestyle, and functional medicine. In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of holistic healthcare for women's reproductive health. Dr. Pero shares her own deeply personal fertility journey, including her experiences with endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and hormone imbalances...

I'm so excited to share my latest episode of The Egg Whisperer Show with you! This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Schuman, a leading therapist, award-winning researcher, and author who specializes in family building, donor conception, and surrogacy. Lisa and I dive deep into the critical role mental health plays in fertility treatments, especially when third-party reproduction, like...

Discover all the answers to some of the most common questions you may have about your menstrual cycle, hormones in your menstrual cycle, ovulation, implantation, and the 2ww (two week wait).  If you are trying to get pregnant, you may have heard the term—two week wait, the often nervous time of waiting between ovulation and taking a pregnancy test. For many, this is a dreaded time because it's har...

In this episode, I'm honored to welcome Dr. Ray Dorsey, a renowned neurologist, researcher, and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Parkinson's Plan. Together, we dive into the critical topic of Parkinson's Disease, now the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world, and explore how environmental toxins (rather than aging or genetics), are fueling its rise. Dr. Dorsey shares his e...

Embryo Glue is one of the most talked-about IVF add-ons. Does it actually lives up to the hype? I invited Dr. Nirvika Singh Sharma, associate lab director at Ovation Fertility San Antonio, to share what her new research found about embryo glue.  Dr. Sharma is a physician, reproductive scientist, and embryologist who recently led a major study presented at ESHRE examining whether EmbryoGlue, a high...

Read the full show notes at Dr. Aimee's website. Alex Budak is an author and faculty member at Berkeley Haas School of Business. He recently wrote a book called "Becoming a Changemaker." If there is anything I know about fertility patients it's that you all know a lot about being on a journey that often involves embracing change. You become more resilient, and you follow a "growth" mindset. You cl...

I'm so excited to have Dr. Sasha Hakman on the show today! She is a board-certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist, and she brings a unique perspective to fertility because of her personal journey with PCOS, her athletic background, and her passion for lifestyle optimization. We talked about how strength training, nutrition, and exercise can support reproductive health, whether you're tryi...