Quiet The Clock

In episode 24 of Quiet The Clock, Jon Birger, a former senior writer at Fortune and Money Magazine and author of two popular dating books, "Datonomics" and Make Your Move." explains the drawbacks of online dating apps. He discusses how these apps prioritize advertising and membership fees over long-term relationships and suggests reading and analyzing the annual reports of these companies to under...

In episode 23 of Quiet The Clock, Jon Birger, a former senior writer at Fortune and Money Magazine, discusses his book "Date-onomics: How Dating Became a Lopsided Numbers Game," which explores the dating challenges faced by women in major cities today.   Jon reveals that the dating imbalance in these cities is caused by higher percentages of women graduating from college than men. Jon also shares...

In episode 22 of Quiet the Clock, LaToya Olson shares her journey of being diagnosed with stage four rectal colon cancer at a young age, and taking on the role of guardian for her younger siblings after the loss of her mother. Almost overnight everything changes for LaToya as she is uprooted from her life in NYC.  She candidly discusses her challenges and the shock of receiving the cancer diagnosi...

In episode 21 of Quiet The Clock, Marcia Inhorn, a Professor at Yale and author of the book "Motherhood on Ice: The Mating Gap and Why Women Freeze Their Eggs," discusses the findings from her research in which she interviewed 150 women regarding their experiences with egg-freezing. Her research revealed that over 82% of women freeze their eggs because they cannot find an equal partner. Many women...

In episode 20 of Quiet The Clock, Beth interviews Marcia Inhorn, a Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at Yale University, about her new book "Motherhood on Ice: The Mating Gap and Why Women Freeze Their Eggs. They discuss egg freezing and its impact on women's reproductive choices and timelines. Marcia shares insights from her study, where she interviewed over 150 women who had fr...

In episode 19 of the Quiet the Clock, Sheila Richman, EVP, Publicity  at Atlantic Records, shares her personal journey of making the choice to become a single mother.  She openly talks about the obstacles she encountered, which included the decision-making process between IVF and IUI, the emotional challenges, and the potential regrets had she not pursued motherhood. She also discusses how she nav...

In episode 18 of the Quiet the Clock Podcast , therapist and host Beth Gulotta interviews Joanna Townsend about her story and the book club inspired by the book, "Women Without Kids: The Revolutionary Rise of an Unsung Sisterhood." by Ruby Warrington. They discuss the societal expectations surrounding motherhood and the need to understand and validate the choice of not having children.  They also...

In episode 17 of Quiet the Clock , I sit down with my best childhood friend to continue our conversation on navigating relationships. We discuss the challenges of being in a relationship with a strong-willed partner and the importance of communication. We also touch on the fear of loss and the pressure we put on ourselves to say the right thing, which sometimes led to rationalizing away talking to...

Are you feeling the pressure of the biological clock? Do you feel like you're running out of time to have children? If so, then you'll want to listen to the latest episode of " Quiet the Clock " where I sit down with my close friend Quinn to discuss her journey with egg freezing. Quinn is someone who has gone through the process of egg freezing multiple times and she shares her emotional complexit...

Are you feeling the pressure to find a partner and start a family? Do you feel like societal expectations and gender roles are impacting your dating life? Do you feel frustrated with the landscape of this Modern dating world?  If so, you're not alone.  In episode 15 of "Quiet the Clock," therapist Anne joins us to share her personal and professional experiences with dating, motherhood, and egg fre...

Are you feeling the pressure to conform to societal timelines when it comes to fertility? Do you feel like you're running out of time to have children? In episode 14 of "Quiet the Clock," I had the pleasure of interviewing Anne Sandefur , JD, EdM, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor, former ballet dancer, and law degree holder, about her journey of freezing her eggs. Anne shares her personal...

Are you struggling with dating, motherhood, or egg freezing? Do you feel uncertain about how to navigate these journeys?  In episode 13, Julie Newman, Lauren Milo, and Beth Gulotta discuss their personal frameworks on dating and how they let those frameworks inform their work with clients who are struggling with dating. Julie shares their perspective on what makes a good date and a bad date. They...

Are you feeling the pressure to meet societal timelines when it comes to dating, motherhood, and egg freezing? Do you struggle with internal judgment and the fear of missing out? If so, you're not alone. In this episode of "Quiet the Clock," we dive into these topics and more with Lauren and Julie, two mental health professionals from NYC Therapeutic Wellness. We start by discussing the importance...

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed with the pressures of dating, motherhood, and career? Well, I have just the episode for you! In this week's episode of "Quiet the Clock," I sit down with a woman in her 30s who is considering egg freezing and navigating the uncertainty of dating and motherhood as a single woman. Throughout the episode, we discuss the overwhelming nature of the decision-making p...

Are you feeling lost and uncertain about your career path? Do you feel like you're not following the traditional path to success? Then you'll want to tune in to the latest episode of "Quiet the Clock" podcast, where I interview Lauren, a professional ballet dancer turned yoga instructor, massage therapist, and now a nurse working in the surgical ICU. Lauren shares her non-linear path and how follo...

Are you curious about the field of reproductive medicine and the evolution of therapy in this space? In this episode of "Quiet the Clock," I interview Sharon Covington, a clinical social worker and director of psychological support services at Shady Grove Fertility, the largest reproductive medical practice in the US. Sharon shares her personal journey into the field of reproductive medicine, whic...

In this episode of "Quiet the Clock," I continue my conversation with fertility specialist Dr. Anate Brauer about the emotional component of fertility treatments, particularly egg freezing. We discuss the importance of therapy in the process and the challenges that patients face in finding the right mental health support. Dr. Anate Brauer emphasizes the significance of mental and emotional health...

Are you curious about egg freezing? In this episode of "Quiet the Clock," I interview Dr. Anate Brauer , a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist.  Dr. Brauer explains the basis of everything they do in egg freezing, which is what happens in a woman's natural cycle. She emphasizes the importance of understanding what they are doing in egg freezing, as it can help alleviate concerns...

Thinking about freezing your eggs—or just curious what the journey really feels like? In this episode of Quiet The Clock , Beth sits down with Jen for an honest, deeply relatable conversation about the emotional rollercoaster of egg freezing in your thirties. Jen opens up about the swirl of excitement, fear, anxiety, resentment, and hope that came with the process, admitting that while she never i...

Ari, a publicist at Atlantic Records, is on a journey to become a mother in the next one or two years. In her recent conversation with Beth Gulotta on the Quiet the Clock podcast, she shared her experience of navigating through dating, egg freezing, and motherhood. One of the highlights of the conversation was Ari's decision to freeze her eggs as an insurance policy for motherhood. Ari's decision...

In this episode of Quiet The Clock, Beth shares her personal journey of freezing her eggs and her journey to motherhood.  She talks about her decision to freeze her eggs at the age of 37, her consultation at Extend Fertility in Manhattan, her emotions and uncertainties around the process, and her decision to include her partner in the process.  She also shares some funny and memorable moments duri...

In this episode of the Quiet the Clock podcast, Beth talks about her relationship with her partner, Rob. She shares the challenges they have faced, including hard conversations about marriage and children, and the uncertainty that comes with it.  Beth admits to struggling with comparing herself to others and feeling like she was waiting for Rob to be ready. She emphasizes the importance of trust,...

In this episode of the Quiet the Clock podcast, host Beth shares her journey through her thirties, including her experiences with dating, friendships, and career.  She reads two journal entries that highlight different times in her life during her thirties, and gives an overview of her journey to motherhood and her relationship with her partner Rob.  Beth reflects on her journey to finding her car...

Are you navigating through the uncertainty of dating, motherhood, and egg freezing? Does it feel like your time is limited to build the partnership, marriage, and family you dream of cause the ticking clock just keeps getting louder? You're not alone. I'm Beth Gulotta and welcome to Quiet The Clock. Quiet The Clock is where we cultivate more conversations, understanding, and guidance around these...