Fertile-ish

🎙️ Fertile-ish Podcast Season 2, Episode 8 From Consult to Cycle: How to Get Started Without Losing Your Mind Special Guest: Justine Taylor, Chief Nursing Officer at CNY Fertility Starting fertility treatment can feel like stepping into a maze with no map. In this episode, Laura and Brandis sit down with the ultimate insider—CNY Fertility’s Chief Nursing Officer, Justine Taylor , aka Queen Justine...

🎙️ Fertile-ish – Season 2, Episode 7 “Let’s Talk IUI - Because TikTok Isn’t Explaining It Right” In this episode, Laura & Brandis break down everything you actually need to know about IUI — minus the TikTok oversimplification. From how the process works, to who’s a good candidate, to real success rates based on age and diagnosis, this is your go-to episode if you’re trying to decide whether to...

Fertile-ish — Season 2, Episode 6 “The Birth of CNY Fertility: How One Doctor Changed Fertility Forever” Episode Summary In this milestone episode, Laura and Brandis welcome their very first guest: Dr. Robert Kiltz , founder and owner of CNY Fertility. Recorded live at ASRM in San Antonio 🎤✨, this conversation dives into the origins of CNY, Dr. Kiltz’s philosophy on healing, accessibility, and t...

🎙️ Fertile-ish Season 2, Episode 5 — “Am I the Fertility A-hole?” Description: This week, Laura and Brandis are tackling one of the most relatable questions in the fertility world: Am I the fertility a-hole? From skipping baby showers and dodging pregnancy announcements to setting boundaries with family and friends, the hosts weigh in on real listener-submitted scenarios that hit way too close to...

🎙️ Episode Title: So…My AMH Is Low. Now What? 💬 Episode Description: You got your labs back… and your AMH is low . Now what does that actually mean? In this episode, Laura & Brandis break down AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone) in plain English — what it measures, what it doesn’t predict, and how it fits into the bigger picture of your fertility journey. They unpack: The science behind AMH and ovar...

🎙️ Fertile-ish — Season 2, Episode 3: “Lining Check: Not Thick Enough” Episode Overview In this week’s episode of Fertile-ish , Laura and Brandis dive deep into one of the most common — and frustrating — fertility concerns: a thin endometrial lining. Whether you’ve had a cancelled transfer, are anxiously waiting for that “trilaminar” ultrasound report, or just trying to understand why your lining...

🎙️ Episode Title Egg Donation: Inside Edition Season 2, Episode 2 💬 Episode Summary In this week’s episode, Laura and Brandis pull back the curtain on egg donation —what it is, who can donate, and how the process really works at CNY Fertility . Whether you’ve thought about donating eggs yourself, are curious about using a donor, or just want to understand what “open ID” means, this episode offers...

🎙️ Season 2: Episode 1 Cannabis & Conception: The Science & Stories 🧠 Episode Summary In the Season 2 premiere, Laura and Brandis dive deep into one of the most frequently asked questions in fertility care — how does marijuana use affect fertility, conception, and pregnancy? From breaking down the science of how THC interacts with reproductive hormones to sharing real-life stories of pati...

🎙️ Episode 25: “Preconception Testing: Glow Up Starts Here” 💡 Episode Summary Before you jump into treatment—or even start trying—it’s time for your fertility glow-up. In this episode, Laura and Brandis walk listeners through preconception testing : what it is, why it matters, and how to make the most of it. From bloodwork and imaging to sperm health and hormone tracking, they unpack the essentia...

🎙️ Episode 24: Affording Hope: Fertility & Finances Paying for IVF can feel overwhelming, sometimes even impossible. In this episode of Fertile-ish , Laura and Brandis get real about the financial side of fertility treatment and share resources, strategies, and stories to help make hope more affordable. 💛 From the shocking national averages to creative fundraising ideas and CNY’s unique appro...

🎙️ Episode 23: Doing the Most: Immune Protocols Edition When it comes to IVF, add-ons and immune protocols can feel like a never-ending menu of “should I or shouldn’t I?” treatments. From PRP therapies and uterine washes to IV infusions and immune-modulating meds, there’s a lot of science, a lot of opinions, and even more patient questions. In this episode, Laura and Brandis break it all down: wha...

🎙️ Episode 22: Faith + Fertility (or not) Faith and fertility - it’s a conversation many avoid, but one that so many of us are living. 🌿 Whether your beliefs shape how you pursue treatment, cause hesitation, or provide strength through the struggle, faith is deeply intertwined with fertility journeys. In this episode, Laura and Brandis open up about: Navigating the sometimes-controversial interse...

🎙️ Episode 21: Endo: She’s Expensive, She’s Exhausting, She’s Extra Endometriosis isn’t just “bad cramps.” She’s a whole personality-loud, dramatic, and unfortunately, way too common. In this episode, Laura and Brandis get real about the reality of endo: how it shows up, why it often takes 7+ years to diagnose , and what it means for fertility. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🚩 Why painful, hea...

Episode 20: TMI Tuesday: Unhinged Edition 🤯💀 We asked, you delivered. 🚨 TMI Tuesday spiraled out of control (in the best way possible), so we turned your submissions into a full episode. From Icy Hot mishaps and Disney meltdowns to Cardi B in the embryo transfer room, pineapple burn disasters, and semen sample parking lot fumbles, we’re reading the wildest, most unhinged fertility stories you s...

Episode 19 – Beyond Biology: All the Ways to Baby 🌈👶✨ When most people picture fertility treatment, they imagine a heterosexual couple going through IVF together. But the truth is, family building comes in so many forms—and today, we’re diving into all the ways to baby . In this episode, Laura and Brandis break down the diverse paths to parenthood—from single parents by choice to same-sex coupl...

🎙️ Episode 18: Secondary Infertility: The Sequel No One Asked For Having one baby doesn’t always mean the road to baby #2 will be smooth. This week, we’re diving into the often-overlooked topic of secondary infertility - what it is, why it happens, and how it feels when the sequel isn’t playing out the way you imagined. 💔➡️💪 In this episode, we talk about: ✨ What secondary infertility actually...

🎙 Episode 17 – PCOS Isn’t Just Cysts, Babe 💁‍♀️ PCOS is way more than just cysts on your ovaries - and in this episode, we’re breaking down all the myths, facts, and real-life experiences that come with it. We’re talking: ✨ What PCOS actually is (spoiler: you can have it without cysts!) 🌀 Why your menstrual cycle matters & what “normal” really means 🥗 The role of insulin resistance and why...

🎙️ Episode 16 — From TSA to TSH: Traveling for Treatment at CNY Fertility Thinking about hopping on a plane (or a road trip) for IVF? You're not alone. In this episode, Laura and Brandis unpack everything you need to know about traveling for fertility treatment at CNY Fertility, from how remote monitoring works to flying with meds, booking flights, and making your trip as stress-free as possible....

🎙 Episode 15 - "The Transfer Didn't Take...Again" 💔 Recurrent Implantation Failure & What Comes Next In this candid and deeply supportive episode, Laura and Brandis dive into the emotionally draining and often misunderstood experience of recurrent implantation failure (RIF) - when seemingly perfect embryo transfers just… don’t work. They break down: The official definition of recurrent implan...

🎙️ Episode 14: Chronically Clocked — Age & Your Fertility Timeline Age ain’t just a number - especially when it comes to fertility. In this episode, Laura and Brandis get real about one of the most asked (and misunderstood) topics in reproductive health: how age affects fertility. From egg quality and AMH to sperm fragmentation and the shady side of TikTok fertility scams, we break it all down...

🎙 Episode 13: Embryo Red Flags? Let’s Talk PGT Embryo testing can feel like decoding an alphabet soup-and in this episode, we’re finally breaking it all down. Laura and Brandis get real about preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) , who it’s for, and how to decide if it’s right for you. 🧬 What We Cover: What PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGT-SR actually mean The difference between carrier screening , karyotyp...

🎙️ Episode 12: BRB. Being an Emotional Support Human- 💡 In This Episode: How not to say the wrong thing 101. This week, Laura and Brandis dive into the dos, don’ts, and “pls stop talking” moments of supporting someone going through fertility struggles. Whether you’re a well-meaning mother-in-law, a confused bestie, or a pregnant sister trying to navigate this emotional tightrope-this episode is y...

🎙️ Episode 11: Acronym Overload: WTF is IUI, IVF, AMH, & More Let’s be real - fertility feels like a whole new language. Whether you're deep in the TTC world or just trying to figure out WTF your doctor meant when they said, “Your AMH looks good, but we still recommend an FET,” we’ve got you. In this episode, Laura and Brandis break down the fertility alphabet soup - decoding the most common (...

🎙️ Episode 10: TWW – Currently in My Delulu Era The Two Week Wait: It’s not two weeks—it’s two years (emotionally, at least). In this milestone 10th episode, Laura and Brandis crack open the chaotic, emotional, and often delulu reality of life during the TWW. Whether you’re refreshing your patient portal every five minutes, lining up 12 home pregnancy tests with timestamps, or just vibing with you...

🎙️ Episode 9 — Main Character Energy: Embryo Transfer Edition It’s giving transfer day icon . Whether it’s your first rodeo or you’ve done this dance before, we’re breaking down what to expect when you’re expecting...to implant. This episode is your go-to guide on: 🧬 Fresh vs. frozen embryo transfers - what’s the difference? 🧻 What’s the deal with the full bladder and will I pee on someone? 💉 T...