Friends With Fertility

In this fascinating episode of Friends with Fertility, we’re joined by Lynsi Eastburn, MA, BCH—board-certified clinical hypnotherapist, author, and founder of HypnoFertility International. With over 25 years of experience supporting individuals on their pre-pregnancy and pregnancy journeys, Lynsi is widely recognized as the world’s established expert in using hypnosis to promote fertility through...

In this powerful episode of Friends with Fertility, we explore the often-overlooked truth behind conception: positive thinking alone isn’t enough when the nervous system is overwhelmed and unresolved trauma lives in the body.   We’re joined by Lauren Enright, a mind-body fertility coach, somatic experiencing practitioner, fertility yoga teacher, mindfulness and meditation expert, behavioral b...

In this episode of Friends with Fertility, we’re joined by Jaime M. Knopman, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and nationally recognized leader in IVF, fertility preservation, PCOS care, and gestational surrogacy. Dr. Knopman serves as Director of Fertility Preservation at CCRM Fertility of New York and has dedicated her career to expanding access, options, and outcomes in reproductiv...

In this powerful episode of Friends with Fertility, we’re joined by Lisa Schuman, LCSW—one of the most respected mental health professionals in reproductive medicine. With over 25 years of experience working inside world-renowned fertility clinics, Lisa has been at the forefront of advancing ethical, inclusive, and emotionally supportive family-building care.   As Director of Mental Health Se...

In this emotionally charged episode of Friends with Fertility , we dive into the deeply personal and previously undisclosed journey of Olympic figure skating champion Tara Lipinski. Unexpecting takes listeners inside a five-year fertility journey that began in 2018, as Tara bravely shares the realities of infertility and IVF that unfolded far from the public eye. While Tara is widely known as an a...

In this episode of Friends with Fertility , we’re joined by Gretchen, a multifaceted entrepreneur, media personality, and interior design enthusiast whose career has spanned real estate, television, and digital influence. After earning her BA in Psychology from Baylor University, Gretchen built a successful real estate career before becoming one of the breakout stars on The Real Housewives of Oran...

In this unforgettable episode of   Friends with Fertility , we welcome actress, comedian, and musician Riki Lindhome—best known from   Garfunkel & Oates ,   Another Period , Netflix’s   Wednesday , and films like   Knives Out . While audiences know her for her quick wit and comedic genius, Riki opens up about a much more personal story: her long and complicated road to...

In this episode of Friends with Fertility, we sit down with Dr. Leah Roberts, M.D.—a South Florida native, reproductive endocrinologist in Boca Raton, and passionate advocate for reproductive rights and infertility coverage. With a career defined by clinical excellence, scientific curiosity, and patient-centered care, Dr. Roberts is a trusted voice in the evolving landscape of fertility medicine....

In this episode of Friends with Fertility , we’re joined by Dr. Courtney Murphy, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with specialized training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Now practicing at Pinnacle Fertility in Chicago, Dr. Murphy brings a wealth of clinical expertise, research experience, and a deeply compassionate approach to supporting individuals and couples on t...

In this empowering episode of Friends with Fertility, we sit down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon—a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and OB-GYN, as well as Assistant Clinical Professor at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. Dr. Sekhon is also the author of The Lucky Egg, a comprehensive, myth-busting guide created to demystify reproductive health and help peo...

In this tender and transformative episode of Friends with Fertility, we’re joined by Elle Margetson—a grief therapist, loss mom, Rainbow mom, and the creator of The Loss Mama Method.   After losing her triplets in 2021, Elle turned unimaginable heartbreak into a mission to support other mothers walking through the darkness of baby loss, pregnancy after loss, and the layered grief that follows...

In this powerful episode of Friends with Fertility, we sit down with Dani Sheriff—the go-to expert for women whose periods have disappeared and no one can explain why. After battling hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) herself, Dani reclaimed her cycle, conceived naturally, and transformed her pain into purpose.   As the founder of The HA Society and a certified Fertility Awareness Practitioner, Dan...

In this spiritually rich and deeply validating episode of Friends with Fertility, we welcome Katie Beecher—licensed professional counselor, medical and spiritual intuitive, and internationally bestselling author of Heal from Within: A Guidebook to Intuitive Wellness. With over 35 years of experience and recognition in major outlets like Goop, Poosh, and Coast to Coast AM, Katie has become a truste...

In this powerful episode of Friends with Fertility, we welcome Nicola Salmon (she/her), an award-winning fertility advocate and fat-positive fertility specialist. Nicola is on a mission to support fat folks who feel excluded or dismissed by traditional fertility spaces, offering compassionate, evidence-based guidance free from diets, shame, or stigma.   Nicola’s work challenges weight bias in...

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are replaying one of our past episodes with Breast Cancer warrior, Samantha Harris. Samantha Harris  Is An Emmy Award-winning TV host And Author – known for her 8 Seasons On Dancing With The Stars …and Years On Entertainment Tonight. At Age 40, This Wife And Mom Received A Shocking Diagnosis… Breast Cancer.   Rising From That Challenge, She B...

Today we’re joined by Dr. Aly Cohen, a board-certified rheumatologist and integrative medicine physician who’s nationally recognized for her expertise in environmental health and medical education.   Dr. Cohen is the author of Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them—a groundbreaking book that reveals how the chemicals we encounter daily are cont...

In this fun and informative episode of Friends with Fertility , we’re joined by Lucy Libido—Functional Hormone Practitioner, best-selling author of Lucy Libido Says…There’s an Oil for THAT! , and founder of The Happy Hormone Lab . Known for blending science with humor, Lucy helps women navigate the ups and downs of hormone health—whether it’s fertility struggles, perimenopause, menopause, or every...

In this empowering episode of Friends with Fertility , we’re joined by two incredible women—Laura Federico and Morgan Miller—co-authors of The Cycle Book (Penguin). Laura is a psychotherapist and AASECT-certified sex and relationship therapist. Morgan is a certified professional midwife, lactation consultant, activist, and founder of a birth center. Together, they’ve created a groundbreaking inter...

In this illuminating episode of Friends with Fertility , we’re joined by Dr. Mandy Dell, DCN, CNS, CCN, FDNP, LN—a Doctor in Clinical Nutrition, root cause investigator, and founder of IC Healer and DrMandyDCN. With both personal experience and extensive client success, Dr. Mandy has become a leader in optimizing mitochondrial health as a key to fertility and whole-body wellness. Dr. Mandy explain...

In this unforgettable episode of Friends with Fertility , we welcome actress, comedian, and musician Riki Lindhome—best known from Garfunkel & Oates , Another Period , Netflix’s Wednesday , and films like Knives Out . While audiences know her for her quick wit and comedic genius, Riki opens up about a much more personal story: her long and complicated road to motherhood. After years of IVF, he...

In this insightful episode of Friends with Fertility, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Mandelbaum—reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist at HRC Fertility in West LA and Beverly Hills, and faculty in Obstetrics and Gynecology at USC Keck School of Medicine. A physician, researcher, patient, and advocate, Dr. Mandelbaum is on a mission to improve the patient experience while advancing techn...

In this transformative episode of Friends with Fertility, we welcome Lindsay Goodwin, LAc., MSOM, BS, FABORM, CLC, CHt—an international fertility mentor, author, and host of Fertile Frequencies Radio. With nearly 20 years of clinical expertise, Lindsay is a trailblazer in the field of conscious fertility, weaving together natural reproductive medicine, spiritual fertility mastery, and intuitive gu...

In this empowering episode of Friends with Fertility, we’re joined by Dr. Leslie Black, a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor specializing in women’s health. With a root-cause, integrative approach, Dr. Black helps women navigate chronic illness, hormone imbalances, environmental toxicity, fertility struggles, and postpartum mental health—always with the goal of uncovering what’s truly driving sym...

In this insightful playback episode of Friends with Fertility, we welcome Beth Gulotta, a licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Founder of NYC Therapeutic Wellness. With a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Manhattan College, Beth has extensive experience supporting individuals navigating complex social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.   As the host of the Quiet the C...

In this inspiring episode of Friends with Fertility, we’re joined by Lori Bregman—seasoned doula, life coach, and author of The Doula Deck, Mamaste, and The Mindful Mom-to-Be. With over 26 years of experience, Lori has supported hundreds of women and families from fertility through pregnancy, birth, and into early motherhood, blending ancient wisdom with modern wellness.   Lori shares how she...