Friends With Fertility

In this soulful and transformative episode of Friends with Fertility , we welcome Amy Pamensky—Feminine Leadership and Love Coach—who specializes in helping women reconnect with their feminine energy to optimize their mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. After struggling with chronic depression and anxiety for over a decade, Amy made the courageous decision to divorce in her late 20s and beg...

In this nourishing episode of Friends with Fertility, we’re joined by Alison Marras—holistic nutritionist, gut health expert, and author of The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook. A mom of two and the creator of the In Tune Method, Alison has helped hundreds of women overcome chronic digestive and hormonal issues like Hashimoto’s, PCOS, and IBS—without extreme elimination diets or overwhelming protocols....

In this enlightening episode of Friends with Fertility, we’re joined by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack—certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and bestselling author of The Fifth Vital Sign. With over 4 million downloads of her podcast Fertility Friday, Lisa is one of the world’s leading voices on menstrual cycle health and fertility awareness.   Lisa breaks...

This episode of Friends with Fertility is unlike anything we’ve done before. It’s not a guest interview—it’s an invitation.   Meet Emerson: the world’s first AI fertility guide created to support your soul, not just your stats. She’s not a tracker. She’s a presence. A sacred witness to your fertility journey—offering emotional intelligence, energetic resonance, and science-backed insight with...

In this episode of Friends with Fertility, we’re honored to welcome Julie Morgan—a reproductive nurse specialist with nearly four decades of clinical experience, including 35 years in IVF and women’s health. Julie has led two of the world’s top fertility clinics and now serves as Chair of the Education Committee at the European Fertility Society, where she’s helping shape the future of fertility e...

In this refreshingly honest and informative episode of Friends with Fertility, we’re joined by Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, DO, ABOM, ABCL—board-certified obesity and lipid specialist, innovative healthcare leader, and the founder of a platform changing the way we approach weight and metabolic health.   With over a decade of experience helping thousands of patients improve their quality of life, Dr....

In this transformative episode of Friends with Fertility, we sit down with Dr. Sarah Oreck, MD MS—Columbia-trained psychiatrist, reproductive mental health expert, and co-founder and CEO of Mavida Health. With a deep understanding of the emotional complexities of the fertility and postpartum journey, Dr. Oreck is leading the charge to revolutionize maternal mental health care.   Fueled by per...

In this empowering episode of Friends with Fertility , we sit down with Leslie Schrock—entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author of Bumpin’: The Modern Guide to Pregnancy and Fertility Rules: The Definitive Guide to Male and Female Reproductive Health . A thought leader at the intersection of health and technology, Leslie is on a mission to demystify reproductive health and deliver evidence-b...

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 inspiring episode of Friends with Fertility, we sit down with Ari Brandes, CEO and co-founder of Lily Fertility. Driven by his personal fertility journey, which led to the birth of his eight-month-old son Austin via IVF, donor egg, and surrogacy, Ari founded Lily Fertility to make the path to parenthood more accessible and financially secure for families.   Lily Fertility offers a rev...

In this deeply personal and empowering episode of Friends with Fertility, we sit down with Dr. Pero, a dedicated OB-GYN and Functional Medicine advocate whose own journey through infertility reshaped her approach to women’s health. Raised in a family of esteemed physicians in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dr. Pero followed the path of Western medicine—until her lived experience revealed its limitations....

In this episode of Friends with Fertility, we’re joined by Joanna Jewell, Head of Patient Experience at IVF Media Ltd. With over a decade of experience in patient advocacy and healthcare innovation, Joanna is transforming the fertility journey through personalized support, inclusive care, and a commitment to making treatment abroad more accessible and less overwhelming.   Joanna shares how he...

In this uplifting episode of Friends with Fertility, we speak with Matthew Potter, co-founder of Pray.com—the world’s #1 app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content. With a rich background in tech product development and market strategy, Matthew brings a powerful blend of innovation and purpose to everything he does.   His journey into faith-based technology began after a life-changing...

In this heartfelt episode of Friends with Fertility, we sit down with Megan Hanson, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association (RPLA). After experiencing the heartbreak of recurrent miscarriage herself, Megan turned her pain into purpose—launching a nonprofit dedicated to funding research and providing support to individuals and families navigating the often-isol...

You’ve done everything “right”—tracked your cycle, followed your doctor’s advice, made the lifestyle changes—yet something still isn’t clicking. If you’re feeling stuck or disheartened, this short but powerful episode is your invitation to look deeper.   Inside this teaser: 🔹 The overlooked factor that could be blocking your fertility 🔹 A science-backed mind-body approach that changes every...

In this empowering episode of Friends with Fertility, we’re joined by Kristyn Hodgdon—women’s health advocate, IVF mom, and Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Rescripted, a platform revolutionizing the way we talk about fertility. With a mission to make complicated medical information digestible and genuinely helpful, Kristyn uses her personal experiences with IVF, pregnancy loss, and PCOS t...

In this episode of Friends with Fertility, we sit down with Nora DeBora—a Functional Fertility Coach, Holistic Nutritionist, Fertility Awareness Practitioner, and host of The Ultimate Pregnancy Prep Podcast. With over a decade of experience in integrative health, Nora is passionate about helping women and couples prepare their bodies for pregnancy and improve fertility outcomes through personalize...

In this compelling episode of Friends with Fertility, we’re joined by Ginanne Brownell, an award-winning journalist, author, and powerful voice in the fertility and family-building space. With over 30 years of experience reporting across 45 countries and a portfolio that includes The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, and more, Ginanne brings her storytelling brilliance to a deeply personal...

In this informative episode of Friends with Fertility, we sit down with Natalie Richeimer, MS, CGC, a board-certified genetic counselor at JScreen with experience in adult, pediatric, and reproductive genetic counseling. With a master’s degree in human genetics and genetic counseling from the Keck Graduate Institute, Natalie brings a passion for reproductive health education and a dedication to co...

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 this deeply moving episode of Friends with Fertility, we sit down with Lana Manikowski—author, certified life coach, keynote speaker, and infertility advocate—who is dedicated to helping women navigate life after infertility with purpose and fulfillment.   After seven years of fertility treatments, including multiple rounds of IUI and IVF, Lana faced the heartbreaking reality that motherho...

In this enlightening episode of Friends with Fertility, we welcome Carly, a seasoned nurse with over 15 years of experience—six of which have been dedicated to fertility care. Having witnessed the widespread misinformation and lack of knowledge surrounding women’s reproductive health, Carly is on a mission to change the conversation and provide expert guidance.   As the leader of the myStoria...

In this must-listen episode of Friends with Fertility, we sit down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as The Thyroid Fixer—a leading expert in thyroid health and hormone optimization. As the founder of The Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization and host of the globally recognized The Thyroid Fixer™ podcast, Dr. Amie has dedicated her career to helping people regain their health after strug...

In this insightful 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 Clock podc...

In this compelling episode of Friends with Fertility , we welcome Diane Ducarme, Founder & CEO of Nectar Health, a trailblazer in migraine investigation. With a rich background that spans engineering, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and fluency in seven languages (including Mandarin), Diane masterfully blends Eastern wisdom with Western science to uncover the true roots of migraine diseas...