Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an interesting episode of Fertility in Focus where we sit with Sabrina Souto, a registered acupuncturist,  and delve into the crucial aspects of patient-care provider relationships. She emphasizes why it's important for care providers to truly understand who their patients are. Souto passionately advocates for patient education, offering valuable insights into wha...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an informative episode of Fertility in Focus as we sit with Zane Colt, the 2023 Fertility Matters Canada Advocacy Award Winner from Toronto. Zane, a former political professional turned government relations consultant for healthcare organizations, shares his family’s path to parenthood as intended parents using surrogacy and how that journey bolstered their experience...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an informative episode of Fertility in Focus where Dr. Samina Mitha, a dedicated naturopathic doctor, sheds light on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) — demystifying its complexities, debunking myths, and providing tangible support for women navigating this condition.  In this episode, Dr. Mitha delves into crucial questions, from the signs of PCOS and its impact on fer...

Send us Fan Mail In this emotional episode of Fertility in Focus , our guest speaker, Kimberly Lockhart, joins us for a poignant conversation about parental grief, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth. Kimberly shares her heart-wrenching journey as a mother to Wilder, her son who was stillborn at 40 weeks and 5 days, and how this devastating loss led her to found the Butterfly Run Vancouver and Butterfl...

Send us Fan Mail In this emotional episode of Fertility in Focus , our guest speaker Caitlin Knoll opens up about her profound and challenging journey through fertility. Caitlin shares her story, starting with the initial hope and joy of conceiving two years ago, only to face the devastating heartbreak of a miscarriage at 10 weeks. Undeterred, Caitlin and her partner continued to pursue their drea...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Fertility in Focus , we sit down with Kate Elliot, who shares her journey of fertility challenges. Her story begins at age 24 when she and her partner initially hoped to start a family. From her first doctor’s appointment till the AART clinic, her journey spanned 8 years.  Elliot opens up about the unexpected mental toll, sharing her coping strategies,...

Send us Fan Mail On this heartfelt episode of Fertility In Focus, we are joined by Dr. Ambra Brown, a single mom by choice and a dedicated Physical Therapist from Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Brown bravely shares her story about her unconventional path to motherhood and the factors that shaped her choices through the process.  Having always dreamt of having a kid, Dr. Brown made the decision to under...

Send us Fan Mail In this empowering episode of Fertility in Focus, we sit down with Deana Sdao, an advocate for fertility and family planning benefits who underwent fertility preservation. In this conversation, we discuss Sdao’s personal experience with egg freezing, the feelings and thoughts she had at the time, and the social discourse surrounding fertility preservation.  She candidly discusses...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we welcome special guest, Steven Miller, a patient turned fertility advocate, as he courageously shares his personal journey through the labyrinth of fertility challenges. With remarkable vulnerability, Steven shares his fertility journey discussing the emotional highs and lows, treatments, surgeries, and the often unspoken impact these challenges have on men’s me...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Fertility in Focus, we are joined by Alexie Reilly,  a fertility patient, fertility doula, and passionate ambassador for Fertility Matters Canada, as she shares her personal fertility journey story. She fearlessly opens up about her experiences with immunology issues, confronting male factor infertility, and enduring a range of fertility treatments. Wi...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Fertility in Focus, we delve into the complex topic of recurrent pregnancy loss with the esteemed Dr. Khaled Zohni, an expert in Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility medicine. In this episode, Dr. Zohni answers patients’ questions live, and provides valuble insights about the intricate biological processes involved in conception, pregna...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode on Fertility in Focus, we are joined by writer and acupuncturist Mary Wong . We delve into the benefits of acupuncture and its profound impact on the journey to conceive. As someone who has personally gone through fertility struggles, Wong’s belief in the transformative power of acupuncture resonates strongly. Drawing upon her Chinese heritage, Wong shares a person...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fertility in Focus, we are joined by Dr. Beth Taylor, co-founder and co-director of Olive Fertility Centre, to shed light on the often-neglected topic of miscarriages and recurrent pregnancy loss. With compassion and expertise, Dr. Taylor guides us through the multifaceted aspects of pregnancy loss. She provides solace and invaluable insights for those who have...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Fertility in Focus, we are joined by Dr. Bryden Magee to discuss PCOS and how it impacts fertility. Dr. Magee is an associate physician at the Ottawa Fertility Centre who cares for individuals and couples with infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, polycystic ovary syndrome, endocrine disorders, and primary ovarian insufficiency. She offers fertility options for many...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode on Fertility in Focus, we sat down with Laura Spencer, a Fertility Coach who is sharing valuable tips for your fertility journey. Laura shares her own story and how it led to working with people on their path to parenthood. We cover some of the top areas she supports clients through on their fertility journeys, and some common themes that come up throug...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode on Fertility in Focus, Carolynn sits down with Sacha Welsh to discuss the science behind stress and fertility. Sacha is a Certified Health Coach, Founder of Welsh Wellness and mom of three girls. After experiencing a traumatic recovery following the delivery of her second child, Sacha became passionate about helping women prepare their bodies for success. We...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fertility in Focus, we are joined by Lindsay Dent, entrepreneur and founder of Pink Crown Creative, to discuss her fertility journey and challenges.  Dent opens up about her own experiences, revealing the struggles she endured during her path to pregnancy. She speaks on the emotions experienced by herself and countless other people who face similar challenges. T...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Carolynn sits down with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Kelsey Duncan, who shares their insights on naturopathic care and how one can use it as a treatment option when they are on their path to parenthood. Dr. Kelsey shares how it differs from other treatment options and how it can be beneficial for fertility patients.  Dr. Kelsey is also the creator of Fertility Confide...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, we are joined by Erin and Tiffany, the Co-Founders of Oasis Fertility Support Network, to discuss the importance of community on your fertility journey. They share their own fertility journeys and how they found support in each other after years of struggling with infertility. They also talk about how finding a community helped them cope with their fer...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Lorne Brown, the Clinical Director of Acubalance Wellness Centre, and the Founder of Healthy Seminars and the Integrative Fertility Symposium, to discuss his approach to supporting one’s fertility journey, that being Chinese medicine and naturopathy. Acubalance Wellness Centre takes an integrated approach incorporating both research-bas...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode on Fertility in Focus, we are joined by writer and director Hiag Avsharian to discuss his short film, “Pulling the Goalie”, and shed some light on the often overlooked perspective of male infertility struggles. Drawing from his personal experience, Hiag gives us insight into his journey through fertility challenges. With a desire to increase awareness surro...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're talking with Dr. Ariel Dalfen, a psychiatrist who specializes in women’s mental health. Dr. Dalfen has 20 years of experience and is the Co-Founder of BRIA, a virtual care service for women struggling with mental health issues across reproductive life stages. In this episode she'll be sharing some of her favorite tips for taking care of your mental health whi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Bianca Bolissan to talk about her journey through trying to conceive. We cover the unknowns that come with the process and what she did to help find support systems during a time when she didn't even know what she didn't know. Connect with Bianca on Instagram @myfertilityjourney.ca and visit her https://www.myfertilityjourney.ca/ . Also,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fertility in Focus, we're talking about IUI - which stands for Intrauterine Insemination - with Dr. Gord McTavish the Medical Director of Heartland Fertility . If you want to learn more about this infertility treatment option, or if you're just curious about what it is and how it works, tune in! We'll talk about the basics of IUI, why it's us...

Send us Fan Mail Hey, listeners! We're back with another episode of Fertility in Focus. This time, we're talking with Dr. Robyn Murphy, a naturopathic doctor at Conceive Health in Toronto. She is an expert in the microbiome, and she shares with us what it is, how it affects our health and fertility, ways to improve your microbiome, and more! Here are some great opportunities to connect w...