Claire Hall and Dr Devora Lieberman

Empowered Fertility

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The Empowered Fertility Podcast, hosted by Claire Hall and Dr Devora Lieberman, focuses on providing vital insights and support for people navigating fertility challenges. Claire and Devora co-authored Empowered Fertility, a Practical Twelve Step Guide in 2016 and have collaborated on a number of projects since. In this podcast series, they aim to integrate medical facts, emotional support, and practical strategies. Each episode emphasises empowerment: informed decision-making, boundary-setting, and reclaiming a sense of control amid uncertainty. Claire brings a heart centred and empathetic...

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Claire Hall and Dr Devora Lieberman

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Unspoken Loss: Honouring Miscarriage and the Grief We Don’t Talk About 19.11.2025 41:12

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...

Decisions, Data, and Deep Feelings: Making Tough Calls in IVF 14.11.2025 52:12

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...

Showing Up: Fertility, Work, and Finding Balance in the Chaos 12.11.2025 39:32

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...

The Other Half: A Male Perspective on Fertility 04.11.2025 52:02

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...

Fertility in Your Feeds: Dr Lora Shahine on Credibility, Compassion, and Cutting Through the Noise 30.10.2025 44:03

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...

Fertility and the Power of the Mind: Dr Alice Domar on the science and emotion of the mind–body connection 30.10.2025 37:10

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...