Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chaya Hott, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - A clot diagnosed in her teens -Dealing with osteoporosis in her twenties -Being mismanaged by multiple medical providers -Her story of heartbreak with her stillbirth -How she dealt with the pain and the grief -What kind of support she sought and what was helpful -How she dealt with her faith in Gd during...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Eran Amir, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - The process of combing Google to find an IVF clinic, egg donor and surrogate to have his first child -His realization that there must be a better way -How he created a way to help other intended parents avoid the complexity and confusion he experienced -The myriad of services that GoStork provides and what...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Monica Bivas, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - Her journey with IVF, stillbirth, suicidal thoughts, miscarriage and being on the brink of a divorce -Her time as a Mindset and Holistic Fertility Coach -Her remarkable story about her fertility and personal struggles -How her Rabbi, family and community helped through those dark moments -How she was fi...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Wendy Litner, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - Her fertility journey -What led her to embark on a writing career -How she turned to adoption -How her Jewish background was sometimes comforting and sometimes not, as she was trying to have a baby   Connect with Wendy:  -Follow her on Instagram     Connect with us: -Check out our website   -Follow us o...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Cynthia Darrison, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - The hurdles to adopt a baby girl from China -How her community accepted her daughter, Rachel, and what advice she gives to would-be singles and couples wanting to adopt -Resources to turn to such as Orphan Doctor  and JCCA   Connect with us: -Check out our website   -Follow us on Instagram and send...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Michele Katz, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - Her own journey to adopt two children (one as an infant and another at the age of 8)  -How she immersed them into her own family which includes two biological children -Some of the common questions one has about the adoption process -Myths surrounding adoption and exposes the truth  -Her thoughts about...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Zoe Clark-Coates, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - Her heartbreaking fertility journey  -Her role in one of the most successful campaigns to change government policy around these issues -The four books she has written for those who are grieving Connect with Zoe:  -Follow her on Instagram   -Check out her website   -Take a look at her books   Connect...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Dan Nayot, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - Reopening post-COVID-19 shutdown -Getting second opinions -What unexplained infertility really means -Day 3 vs day 5 transfers -Genetics testing -Recurrent miscarriages   Connect with Dr. Nayot:  -Follow him on Instagram   -Check out his website   Connect with us: -Check out our website   -Follow us on...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Yettie Katz, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - Her change of heart when debating adoption -The circumstances surrounding each adoption -A window into some of the differences in state laws -The emotional aspects that she went through with her husband  -What her kids experience and continue to experience Connect with Yettie:  -Follow Yettie on Instagra...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Breindy and Tamar, join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - How to handle the holidays when you're struggling -How to deal with pregnant family members that you're spending the holiday with -What to do about those insensitive friends and family members -How to support someone that is struggling  Connect with Breindy and Tamar:  -Follow Breindy on Instagram  ...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Michael Werner, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - Medical options for male infertility patients -ESSM, sperm mapping, and more   -Azoospermia and how those with this diagnosis actually do have viable sperm that can be found through various techniques Connect with Dr. Werner:  -Follow Maze Men's Sexual Health on Instagram   - Learn more about Dr....

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chaya Halon-Weinberg, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - Her experience with secondary infertility  -How she dealt with her pain being surrounded by others in her family/community who were popping out babies -The nicest thing that someone did for her during her journey -Why she's finally opening up about her story after all these years Connect with Ch...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Betty Gulko, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - Boundaries regarding sharing your fertility journey -How she approaches these discussions in her life -Her struggle with endometriosis Connect with Betty:  -Follow her on Instagram   -Check out her website   Connect with us: -Check out our website   -Follow us on Instagram and send us a message  -Check o...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Kat Vellos, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - Tips and suggestions as to how to make and keep meaningful friendships in our lives -Her book "We Should Get Together" -How to maintain your friendships with those who knew you "before." -How to approach someone in your life that is struggling Connect with Kat:  -Follow her on Instagram   -Check out her w...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chavie Bruk, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - Dealing with unmet expectations and how to have a mindset shift -Leaning in and feeling the pain -The good and hard things about being an adoptive parent -How to raise a biracial child and dealing with racism Connect with Chavie:  -Follow her on Instagram   Connect with us: -Check out our website   -Foll...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Chavi Karkowsky, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -Why one would need a MFM even before getting pregnant -A pre-viable pregnancy and how a patient and her doctors can tell that "story" to make sure it's one that the mother is comfortable with in the moment and in the months and years ahead -When it's hard for a care team to change their narratives...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Marion Haberman, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -M aking Jewish experiences more meaningful and personal -Her new book, "Expecting Jewish" -Her own personal experiences with miscarriage and pregnancy   Connect with Marion:  -Follow her on Instagram -Buy her book   -Check out her website   Connect with us: -Check out our website   -Follow us on Insta...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Sydney and Brit Sharon, join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -T heir lives and their journey to build their family -Their IUI process, how they picked their donor sperm, and why they loved that process -The legality of having two moms and what that might mean for their children   Connect with Sydney and Brit:  -Follow them on Instagram   -Check out their b...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Elissa Hellman, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -H er training regarding sensitivity to her infertility and loss patients -What she's learned to say and never to say  -The patients that have stayed in her mind even years later   Connect with Dr. Hellman:  -Follow her on Instagram   -Check out her website     Connect with us: -Check out our websit...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Amy Klein, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -Her new book, "The Trying Game" -Her own journey -How she learned about infertility and brought knowledge to others   Connect with Amy:  -Follow her on Instagram   -Check out her website   -Buy her book     Connect with us: -Check out our website   -Follow us on Instagram and send us a message  -Check out o...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Shy Krug, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -H ow to communicate more effectively with your partner/spouse during the fertility years -What to do when you disagree with your partner -How struggles lead to issues with intimacy  -Practical suggestions and ideas to make your relationship more meaningful and connected   Connect with Dr. Krug:  -Follow...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Daniela Weiss-Bronstein and Chari Pere, join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - Chari's creative process -How she picks and chooses what will be most relevant for her audience -The emotions and turmoil with Dani, as she shares the moment she found out there was a 99% change her son would have Down Syndrome  -The rest of her pregnancy as she grieved and even...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Shevi Samet, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… - Niddah in regard to infertility and loss -The feelings that arise surrounding Niddah Please note:  This episode presumes a certain baseline of knowledge of the laws of taharas hamishpacha (laws of family purity)   Connect with Shevi:  -Follow Shevi on Instagram     Connect with us: -Check out our website...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chiemi Rajamahendran, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -A nxiety during uncertain times -How to keep ourselves grounded  -What to do when our partners are not exactly in the same place as we are   Connect with Chiemi:  -Follow her on Instagram   -Check out Chiemi's resources     Connect with us: -Check out our website   -Follow us on Instagram and sen...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Tamar Ben Tzvi, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -L osing her father at a young age  -Battling numerous medical challenges -Her infertility journey -Why she went public with her diagnosis and how she decided to get healthy before trying to bring a child into this world   Connect with Tamar:  -Follow her on Instagram     Connect with us: -Check out our...