The Cast Compass Podcast

🎙 Episode 12 – No One Fights Alone: Building Fertility Community w/ Kristen Palazzolo Infertility can feel so isolating—but it doesn’t have to. In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Kristen Palazzolo , founder of the IVF Warrior Princess Fund and leader of a thriving fertility support community. From her own diagnoses of PCOS and endometriosis to loss, resilience, and ultimately motherhood,...

🎙 Episode 11 - The Astrology of Conception: Aligning with Divine Timing When it comes to TTC (trying to conceive), we know science matters—but so does soul. In this powerful episode, we’re diving into how astrology can support your fertility journey by bringing clarity, intention, and a much-needed sense of connection when the timing feels uncertain. Whether you’re actively trying to conceive, thi...

🎙 Episode 10 — The State of Fertility: Science, Hope, and What’s Next w/Dr. Brian Levine If you’ve ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at the world of fertility medicine—from someone who’s shaping its future—this one’s for you. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Levine , founding partner of CCRM New York , to talk about how fertility care has changed in the last decade, why patient advoc...

Season 2 is here—and so is our next IVF cycle. In this episode, we’re bringing you into the real-time rollercoaster of preparing for another round of fertility treatments—while parenting a toddler, running a business, and trying to stay sane. We’re talking mindset shifts, emotional prep, and the very real weight of doing this all over again. 🎯 In this episode: What we learned from our first IVF e...

How do you build a brand, a business, a podcast, and a family—all at the same time? (Spoiler: You laugh. You cry. You accidentally say “left a taste.”) In this season finale, we’re reflecting on everything we’ve created so far—and everything we’re still figuring out. From TikTok growth (hi, 1K followers!) to messy LGBTQ+ pride stories, to the moments of doubt that come with dreaming big, we’re pul...

🎙 Episode 7 – "The Power of Sleep: Restoring the Nervous System of Your Home w/ Carolina Romanuk" 📅 Air Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 👭 Hosted by Michelle + Lisa Cast What happens when no one’s sleeping… and you’re too exhausted to figure it out? Enter: Carolina Romanuk, aka The Sleep Boss. As two moms who’ve been through NICU stays, reflux struggles, and a whole lot of sleepless nights...

If you’ve been feeling the pull to burn it all down and start fresh… Saturn might be behind it. 🪐 This week, we’re diving into what Saturn’s shift into Aries means for all of us — and why this transit is pushing you to take the wheel and lead your life with courage and clarity. We break down: What Saturn represents in astrology (no jargon, we promise) Why this transit matters — especially if you’...

🎙 Episode 5 – “Eggs, Empowerment & LGBTQ+ Fertility with Dr. Aimee, The Egg Whisperer” 📅 Air Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 👭 Hosted by Michelle + Lisa Cast We’re back on the IVF prep train—this time with more clarity, more questions, and a lot more hope. And today? We’re joined by none other than Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh , known to the world as The Egg Whisperer —a renowned reproductive endocrino...

There’s a moment when you realize: this path doesn’t fit anymore. In this episode, Michelle opens up about the moment she knew it was time to leave the career she spent decades building—and how scary, freeing, and aligned it finally felt to choose something different. We talk about permission to pivot, redefining success, and what it really looks like to listen to your gut—even when there’s no cle...

This week, we’re sharing what it’s really like to build a family as two moms — the decisions we’ve faced, the unexpected emotions, and the truth about navigating IVF as an LGBTQ+ couple. We’re reflecting on the questions we wrestle with even now: When is the right time for baby #2? How do we manage grief, hope, and uncertainty all at once? And what happens when the path looks nothing like we expec...

In this episode, we open up about what it’s really like to take the road less traveled—from choosing to stay true to our sexuality at a young age and loving one another unapologetically, to stepping out on our own as a young LGBTQ couple, leaving traditional career paths, and building a family through IVF. We’re sharing the messy, magical truth of choosing a life that doesn’t follow the rules—and...

In our very first episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and inviting you into our world. Meet your hosts, Michelle and Lisa Cast—longtime partners, moms, and co-navigators through IVF, NICU stays, career transitions, and everything in between. We’re sharing why we created The Cast Compass , what this podcast means to us, and how astrology helped us find clarity in some of life’s most overwhelmin...