Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Erin Bulcao, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -Her struggle to have a family -The story of her marriage -Her IUIs, IVF cycles, failed transfers, traumatic miscarriage, adenomyosis, selective reduction Connect with Erin:  -Follow Erin on Instagram   -Check out her blog   -Get in contact with Erin  Connect with us: -Check out our website   -Follow us on...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Atara Eis, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -Her experience as the director of Nishmat's Miriam Glaubach Center and the U.S. Yoetzet Halacha Fellow Program -What individuals and communities can do to make things easier -Reframing the idea that all Mikva experiences should be beautiful -Creating space for a woman to feel all her feelings -Working with...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chumi Friedman, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -How A Time was founded -Why A Time was founded -How shame and guilt permeate someone's fertility journey -How we as a community can start to change those attitudes  Connect with A Time:  -Follow them on Instagram   -Check out their website -Find them on Facebook   -Follow them on Twitter Connect with u...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Eli Weinstein, LMSW, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -His fertility journey -Primary infertility due to a male and female factor -How he coped with diagnosis and treatment -Tips and suggestions he gives to his patients -Self-care and support systems for men Connect with Eli:  -Follow Eli on Instagram   -Check out Eli's website   Connect with us: -C...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chavie Bruk, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -Her diagnosis of infertility -How she decided to accept this diagnosis and move forward in the adoption process -The adoptions stories of her 5 children Connect with Chavie:  -Follow her on Instagram   -Check out blog  Connect with us: -Check out our website   -Follow us on Instagram and send us a message...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Gila Block and Elie Salomon, join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about… -How Yesh Tikva was founded -Their personal stories -Communal norms around infertility -Common misconceptions Connect with Yesh Tikva:  -Visit their website   -Connect on Instagram   -Find them on Facebook -Check out their YouTube channel  Connect with us: -Check out our website   -Follow us...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Elizabeth Savetsky, influencer and outspoken Jewish activist joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about: - Elizabeth's experience with pregnancy loss - Why she decided to go public with her story of pregnancy loss - The launch of #reallovereallosee - Her parents' stillbirth and how their support affected the way she dealt with her failed pregnancies    CONNECT W...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Yonina Kaufman, LCSW, MSED, clinical director at @atimehug joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about: - What is typical in the grieving process - How to support your friend or loved one - How to manage triggers and pregnancy announcements - How to know when you're "grieving too much" - All things related to grief   CONNECT WITH YONINA:  - On Instagram @yoninaka...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Shevi Samet joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about: - How to navigate the emotions of pregnancy after loss - The risk/benefit analysis of whether to try again vis-a-vas the toll it takes on you, your family, your marriage - The trauma that can cause dissociation from your baby, even after birth - How to navigate this piece together with your husband - Reachi...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, LSCW, MPH, PHD, founder and clinical director of Maze Women's Sexual Health, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about: - Some of the intimacy challenges that can arise as couples struggle with their fertility - What can lead to intimacy difficulties - How to overcome challenges with intimacy - Self-care in relationships     CONNECT WITH D...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Esty Perman @estyperman joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about: - Her journey - What she chooses to share on social media - How her family reacted to her going "public" - What she wishes she knew before starting this journey - Things she wished others knew about infertility - How to support others and how niddah impacts fertility   CONNECT WITH ESTY: - On In...

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Karen Jeffries @hilariously_infertile joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about: - Being a teacher during the pandemic - How she uses comedy to help her through difficult times - Her books and her journey to become the well known and loved Instagram personality - Her personal experiences with infertility   CONNECT WITH KAREN: - On Instagram @hilariously_inferti...

Are you grieving a pregnancy loss? Are you dealing with infertility? Do you want to learn more about how to help someone who is? You've landed in the right place. We utilize social media to create a supportive space for anyone in the Jewish community struggling to have a child AND to teach everyone else how to be more sensitive.  We love feedback! Do you have a topic you'd like to see us cover?  C...