Day 1 Podcast

Sleep plays an important role not only on fertility, but our lives in general, yet there is so much about sleep that we are unaware of. That’s why in this week's episode, Emily sits down with Talia Shapero, a certified adult sleep coach who explains why sleep is so important and offers tips to help alleviate some stress for those that are on their fertility journey. During this conversation, Talia...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Taunya Wideman-Johnston joins Emily to share her epic 10 year fertility journey while also living with a chronic illness. After experiencing chronic pain in college, Taunya was diagnosed with a motility disorder, which eventually led to major surgery and being told early on that she may not be able to have kids. Taunya also discusses how her diagnosis and fertility jo...

The impact of infertility on mental health is huge, but is often not an area that is focused on due to stigma, lack of supports and feeling like other aspects of fertility are more important. But addressing your mental health, including stress, anxiety and depression, is such an important part of the process and should not be ignored. In this episode, Emily is joined by Dr. Bev Young for a discuss...

*Trigger warning - Premature Delivery* This episode is on a topic that is often shied away from when speaking about fertility, because it can be so triggering. However, premature delivery is an important topic that cannot be overlooked when speaking about the fertility spectrum. In honour of World Prematurity Day happening this week on November 17, Emily invited Becca Mintz, her close friend and c...

This episode is for those who have felt alone in their journey or have not been able to speak about their experiences because they felt it wasn’t important enough or have been silenced. When sharing fertility stories, the talk often centers around IUIs and IVF, because having support and the ability to speak openly about such an intense experience is so important. However, who are struggling in th...

If you have experienced feelings of guilt, shame, or isolation while going through your own fertility journey, know you are not alone, but you don’t have to feel this way. There is a vibrant and wonderful community of others who are sharing their own stories and experiences as they navigate this journey. One of these women is Erin Bulcao, who joins Emily on the podcast to tell her story of being d...

In this not to be missed episode, Emily shares the mic with Dr. Marc Sklar, aka The Fertility Expert, and has an epic conversation about the importance of doing due diligence before heading into IVF. They also chat about possible next steps when the standard treatments for infertility have been unsuccessful and why he believes that moving to an egg donor isn’t always the right next move. Dr. Marc...

On this episode, Jaimie Kelton joins Emily and shares her own infertility journey, including over 20 IUI, 2 IVF retrieval, 3 transfers over 3 years and how it led to the creation of her podcast. They also discuss the bias that exists for the LGBTQIA+ community when accessing fertility/infertility care. Jaimie is the co-creator, producer and co-host of, If These Ovaries Could Talk - The Queer Famil...

You already know the importance of nutrition while trying to conceive, but it may feel challenging because there is so much to consider and there is often not as much guidance from your doctor as you’d like. On today’s episode, Emily is joined by Celine Thompson, a registered dietitian, nutritionist and an integrative and functional medicine practitioner. She is the founder of fuelling fertility a...

In this very personal and vulnerable solo episode, Emily gives a behind the scenes look into the emotional toll her infertility has had on her these last 3 years. The part of the journey no one talks about. She shares how the mundane stressors in other areas of her life become amplified as do her reactions to them and how she has learned to recognize this is what’s happening and move forward. LIST...

If pelvic floor health is something you assumed doesn’t need to be considered until you are postpartum or experiencing discomfort, think again! Emily is joined by Chana Ross,  the clinic director and pelvic health physiotherapist at Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness in midtown Toronto. Chana is a passionate women’s health advocate providing prenatal and postpartum physiotherapy and rehabilit...

If you think you know all there is to know about your menstrual cycle and tracking, be prepared to have your mind blown. In this episode, Emily is joined by Nora DeBora, a Preconception Health Coach, Holistic Nutritionist and Fertility Awareness Practitioner who helps women and couples prepare for pregnancy and have a healthy baby after 30. Through her signature program, Master Your Cycle To Get P...

After taking a much needed break this summer, Emily is back and joined by her husband, Evan Mintz, with an update episode!  Join them as they chat about their decision to take a "break" this summer and the complexities that comes with going through infertility during the summer season. LISTEN TO HEAR: The expectation of what a summer break from trying would feel like vs. the reality of how it...

If you've been feeling exhausted all the time, like you have a short fuse, haven’t been able to bounce back from things the way you usually do, or have thought to yourself (or said out loud) “I’m just done with this whole thing”, you're not alone! In this episode Emily is joined by @michellekapler, Registered Acupuncturist and Certified Stress/Anxiety Coach whose focus is on reproductive health co...

Episode 3 of the Day 1 Fertility Hotline episode! Anne Matthews, FABROM joins Emily this month for a fast fire interview where she answered questions directly from YOU on all things Endo! (Well as fast fire as we can be given we are talking about fertility and there are never straight answers!) LISTEN TO HEAR: ✨ What supplements and diet restrictions to consider if you are diagnosed with Endo ✨...

Not only does Dr. Moira Kwok, ND dive into how to pick a quality supplement, but we kick off the conversation by diving into her almost five year fertility journey. It's always a rich conversation when the guest offers expert advice, from a place of "been there done that!" LISTEN TO HERE: ✨ Moira share her fertility story, which includes an endometriosis diagnosis, intestinal blockage surgery and...

EP46. Meaghan Doyle is a Certified Genetic Counselor specializing in fertility genetics. After realizing that most fertility clinics do not have an in-house genetic counsellor, she joined Instagram to help patients get the important genetics information they were looking for. Earlier this year she built on this with the launch of her private genetic counselling practice, @DNAideGC which allows her...

Episode 2 of the Day 1 Fertility Hotline episode! Anne Matthews, FABROM joins Emily this month for a fast fire interview where she answered questions directly from YOU on all things PCOS! (Well as fast fire as we can be given we are talking about fertility and there are never straight answers!) LISTEN TO HEAR: ✨ Exactly what PCOS is, things to be aware of and a reminder that PCSO is a syndrome!...

Trigger Warning: LATE TERM PREGNANCY LOSS What a beautiful and deep episode this one is. Michelle O’Brien, founder of Aiyana Nutrition joins Emily to share her heart wrenching story of the birth and loss of her first daughter, Harper. Michelle is so strong in her ability to share this story and through the conversation you hear how this life altering moment has shaped her decisions and has played...

That mind-body connection is a tricky thing for any woman, but it is called into question at large if you are experiencing infertility. Nicole Lemke, joins us to speak to the importance of learning to love yourself and how this mindset is key when you are trying to conceive. Nicole is a content creator, podcast host, body image coach, meditation teacher, and nurse from Peterborough, Ontario. She i...

In her early thirties Mary was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure, having to deal with early onset menopause was not was she expected to go through in what should be her prime child bearing years. This is a story about how although the odds were against her, Mary never let go of her vision for having a family of four.  If you want to learn what letting go really means, this is the episo...

Welcome to our first Day 1 Fertility Hotline episode! Every month fertility fairy, Anne Matthews, FABROM joins Emily for a fast fire interview where she will answer questions directly from YOU on monthly topics provided. (Well as fast fire as we can be given we are talking about fertility and there are never straight answers!) This month we dive into male factor infertility, we had a ton of questi...

Emily and Evan share how they are holding up after their recent 8-week miscarriage. They talk through the struggle to keep the belief, the anxieties that come with trying again and how after almost three years of trying for baby number two is weighing on them both all while laughing along the way - thanks to Ev!  

Over the past few months we have received many questions from friends and family who are supporting loved ones experiencing infertility asking us “How do I show up for them?” “What can I do?” “How can I be there for them if I can’t fully relate”   Well folks… this is the episode for you! Emily invited one of her BFFs, Jillian Pearson, on the podcast to chat about all the things that come with...

This episode Sacha Welsh joins the Day 1 Podcast and dives into tips and tricks on how to switch up your lifestyle choices without getting overwhelmed. Sleep, stress and cortisol levels play a role in your fertility health, so how can you optimize without feeling like it is all taking over your life - we tell you today’s episode! LISTEN TO HEAR: ✨ What some of the barriers in you lifestyle that a...