The IAM; Podcast

Embark on a heartfelt journey with IAM; Podcast. In this enlightening installment, we are joined by a distinguished guest, Michelle Flowerday, an expert in fertility law and the founder of Flowerday Fertility Law. In this conversation, Michelle Flowerday shares her knowledge and experiences, shedding light on the legal aspects. As a trailblazer in the field, Michelle has dedicated her career to su...

Welcome back to the I AM; Podcast, where authenticity meets inspiration! In our Season 2 premiere, we have an extraordinary guest joining us – the owner and founder of ANU Fertility. Get ready for an insightful conversation as she peels back the layers to reveal what truly sets ANU apart as an agency.  As the episode unfolds, our hosts engage in a candid discussion, uncovering ANU's secret sa...

Welcome to the final episode of Season 1 of the IAM; Podcast. Maria and Jara spend some time going over each episode from our first season, looking forward to the next season, and a little life update! We hope you enjoy it, and we thank you SO much for hanging out with us and listening to the amazing conversations we have had in the last 21 episodes.  See you soon!  Follow us on our Social Media!...

Welcome back to another episode with our Melissa! We loved catching up with her and chatting more about her own experience with IVF, supporting egg donors, and her work with London Fertility Concierge. We are so lucky to have Melissa on our team here at ANU and we are thankful that she joined us again to chat all things Team Baby!  Follow us on our Social Media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ch...

*We do want to give a warning that this episode talks deeply about pregnancy loss.* Welcome to Episode 20! Karissa is a busy mom of 3 and a total boss babe! She is from Alberta, Canada. We were honored to talk with her about her journey to motherhood, navigating loss on that path, and her adorable babies. We hope this conversation brings comfort, support, and love to every woman struggling with in...

We had an impactful conversation with Doctor Rahi Victory with Victory Reproductive Care. Dr. Victory has a beautiful practice and works hard to create individualized fertility care for all of his patients. In this episode, we got to know not only how Dr. Victory has created and runs an incredible practice - but a bit about how he spends his very little free time!  Follow us on our Social Media! Y...

Welcome to the eighteenth episode of the IAM; Podcast - We had a wonderful conversation with Jen. Jennifer is a mom to 3 beautiful children and has been a surrogate 4 times, with 5 surrogate babies! She runs the Accounting Team for ANU, and fixes any problem we send her way.  She is truly amazing, we are so lucky to have her. Go ahead, click play! Follow us on our Social Media! YouTube: https://ww...

Welcome to the seventeenth episode of the IAM; Podcast - We feel so lucky to have had the chance to visit with Astrid Wendt. She is a mom to a beautiful little boy thanks to IVF, and is now expecting her second IVF baby. Astrid is a very busy mom and has recently joined the board for an incredible organization, The Fertility Friends Foundation. This organization is a registered Canadian charity th...

Welcome to the sixteenth episode of the IAM; Podcast. We are so excited to introduce Annelies to you! She is one of our Intended Mothers who has had a long fertility journey, and she is now expecting! We are over the moon for her and her husband Matt. In this episode she discusses how she navigated her incredible relationship with her donor, and her journey to pregnancy.  Go ahead, click play!  Fo...

Welcome to the fifteenth episode of the IAM; Podcast. We are so excited to share our conversation with Kass. She is a single mom to 3 children, a great friend, an open book, and a two-time surrogate. In this episode, she talks about her amazing surrogacy journeys, and how all of the many other aspects of her life fit perfectly into those journeys. Go ahead, click play! Follow us on our Social Medi...

 Welcome to the fourteenth episode of the IAM; Podcast - We loved catching up with our great friend, Cally. She is a Registered Provisional Psychologist, and has also been an egg donor. Cally has a fantastic way of explaining what egg donation means to her! In this episode, we'll get to know some details about Cally's life and the importance of mental health for a donation journey. Go ah...

 Welcome to the thirteenth episode of the IAM; Podcast - we loved this conversation with Leigh. She is a true professional in this industry with many years of experience in many different fields of this world. Leigh started working as a fertility professional long ago in Seattle! She's covered much ground since then, and lucky for us she ended up at ANU. In this episode, we'll hear about...

 Welcome to the twelfth episode of the IAM; Podcast - We absolutely loved our conversation with Cynthia and are so excited to share. Cynthia started out as a surrogate, then decided to donate as well. She's done a fantastic job at balancing motherhood, work life, and her journeys.  Go ahead, click play! Follow us on our Social Media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCkpG308CMgpsreI...

 Welcome to the eleventh episode of the IAM; Podcast - we are so excited about our discussion with ANU's very own Christina. She is a very experienced surrogate who is currently pregnant with her sixth surrogate baby. Christina is passionate about not only being a surrogate, but also helping others navigate through their surrogacy journeys. In this episode, we will dive into so much of what b...

 Welcome to the tenth episode of the IAM; Podcast - we're so excited to share our conversation with Jan Silverman. She is a true professional in this industry with years of experience. Jan has struggled with her own infertility so her passion is unmatchable. She has a genuine desire to make others who are struggling feel heard and understood.   In this episode, we'll dive right into the...

Welcome to the ninth episode of the IAM; Podcast - today we will have a meaningful conversation with one of our very own, Lynda. This episode is full of vulnerable and powerful information for everyone. Trigger warning to those who have experienced loss. Go ahead, click play! Follow us on our Social Media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCkpG308CMgpsreIuFgcyg Website: https://anufertil...

Welcome to the eighth episode of the IAM; Podcast - today we will go through a list of topics with Dr. Kerry Mayrand from Victory Reproductive Care. This episode is full of valuable information for egg donors, surrogates, intended parents, and anyone interested in the fertility world. Go ahead, click play! Follow us on our Social Media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCkpG308CMgpsreIuF...

Welcome to the seventh episode of the IAM; Podcast - we're so excited to talk with one of our very own! Heather works with ANU in surrogate support, she is a single mom, and she has also been a surrogate herself. She shares her experience of being a surrogate while navigating work, and being a wonderful mom to four beautiful babies!  Go ahead, click play!  Follow us on our Social Media! YouTu...

Welcome to the sixth episode of the IAM; Podcast - today we will sit down with the lovely Ellen and Rachel from Embury West Law. We will dive into some of the biggest fertility law questions with two of the most knowledgeable fertility lawyers. Listen closely for information on an IAM; Giveaway! Go ahead, click play.  Follow us on our Social Media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCkpG3...

Welcome to the fifth episode of the IAM; Podcast. We’re about to dive into the story of one of our own. In this episode you will learn so much through direct insight from our wonderful team member Melissa. Go ahead, click play! Follow us on our Social Media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCkpG308CMgpsreIuFgcyg Website: https://anufertility.com Instagram: anufertility.eggdonors anufert...

Welcome to the fourth episode of the IAM; Podcast - we're so excited to hang out and share conversation around surrogacy and egg donation.  In this episode we'll review our year, and share what's to come in 2023. We can't wait! We are excited to touch on the intake process for surrogates, and donors working with ANU.  We're going to have some laughs, meaningful conversatio...

Welcome to the Christmas edition of the IAM; Podcast. We can't wait to carry you through this light episode filled with wonderful Christmas stories, holiday questions, and light discussion regarding infertility. Go ahead - click play! Follow us on our Social Media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCkpG308CMgpsreIuFgcyg Website: https://anufertility.com Instagram: anufertility.eggdo...

Welcome to the second episode of the IAM; Podcast - we're so excited to hang out and share good conversation around helping families grow through the beautiful gift of egg donation and surrogacy in Canada.  In this episode we'll visit with Lorraine Smith, the owner and founder of ANU.  We're going to have some laughs, visit about egg donation and surrogacy in Canada, and learn a lit...

 Welcome to the inaugural episode of the IAM; Podcast - we're so excited to hang out and share good conversation around helping families grow through the beautiful gift of egg donation and surrogacy in Canada.  In this episode we'll introduce ourselves and talk about what to expect in coming episodes.  We'll also dive right into some of our experiences as egg donors.  Go ahead, clic...