The Fertility Workshop

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In this episode, I talk about something I only recently realised myself — that somewhere during our fertility and IVF journey, I slowly disappeared from it emotionally without even noticing. Like many men, I thought I was doing the right thing. I was supporting my wife, trying to stay strong, reassuring her when she was struggling, and focusing on solutions. But looking back, I started acting more...

In this episode, I talk honestly about something I didn’t realise was happening to me during our fertility and IVF journey: I had slowly become passive. At the beginning — especially during the NHS phase in the UK — fertility felt like something happening to us rather than something I was actively participating in. I didn’t fully understand IVF, sperm health, clinic options, or how emotionally con...

To learn more about your sperm analysis and the factors influencing your current level of fertility, look no further. Today, we are joined by Naveen, the only embryologist out of the 10 clinics I’ve used who actually went through my sperm analysis with me as part of their process. As men, we are often under-prioritized in the fertility space, which is why I felt it was important to share his feedb...

This episode builds on Part 1, where we broke down how to choose the right type of IVF clinic for your situation and compared costs and services across European countries, country by country. Now, we expand that analysis globally — helping you understand how different countries compare worldwide, and where they fit depending on your needs, budget, and treatment goals. IVF costs don’t just vary by...

IVF can cost anywhere from £2,000 to £30,000+ — depending on where you go. Most couples have no idea why. And that’s exactly where mistakes happen. In this episode of The Fertility Workshop , we break down the real cost of IVF across different countries — and why choosing based on price alone can end up costing you far more in failed cycles, wasted time, and emotional stress. Because the truth is:...

Supporting your partner through a fertility journey is not always straightforward — especially when you don’t fully understand what she is going through. In this episode of The Fertility Workshop , Marcus is joined by his wife Eva to break down the female side of trying to conceive and IVF , and what men can do to show up in the right way. They share their personal experience navigating endometrio...

Fertility struggles are often discussed from a medical perspective — but the emotional and psychological side is rarely talked about. In this episode of The Fertility Workshop , Marcus is joined by his wife Iva to explore the emotional reality of trying to conceive and navigating fertility challenges as a couple. They discuss how conversations about family planning begin, how men and women often a...

Many couples believe IVF is simply a medical procedure — but the real challenges often lie in the system around it. In this episode of The Fertility Workshop , Marcus breaks down the 10 hidden obstacles inside IVF that can increase the risk of failure, stress, and unnecessary cost. These are not problems with IVF itself, but structural and human issues that many couples encounter along the journey...

If you're a man in your 30s or 40s trying to start a family, you've probably realized something nobody really prepares you for: conceiving a child isn’t always straightforward. Whether you’ve been trying for months, received unexpected fertility test results, or are already navigating IVF with your partner, the journey can be confusing, stressful and often isolating. The Fertility Workshop...

In this first episode of The Fertility Workshop , Marcus introduces the mission behind The Fertility Project and explains why male fertility is something that can be actively improved. After a four-year IVF journey, Marcus discovered that many principles for improving male fertility were already understood by ancient civilizations. Long before modern fertility clinics, cultures recognized the impo...

Trying to conceive naturally? Most couples are never taught how conception actually works. Whether you're trying to get your partner or wife pregnant, understanding ovulation timing is essential. In this episode of The Fertility Workshop , Marcus breaks down the biology of natural conception and explains what men need to understand about the female cycle, ovulation, and timing. You’ll learn wh...

Many couples enter IVF without truly understanding how the process works or what decisions they’ll face along the way. In this episode of The Fertility Workshop , Marcus breaks down the science behind IVF in a clear and practical way so you can better navigate your fertility journey. We explain how sperm and eggs develop, what actually happens inside the IVF lab, and how clinics select sperm for f...