The Ribbon Box Podcast

This is the final of three episodes with the incredible team at  Pinnacle Surrogacy  – a distinguished program offering expedited surrogate matching to Pinnacle network patients. In this episode, we’re joined by Christian Fountain, Gestational Carrier, from the Pinnacle Surrogacy team. She shres what aspects of the surrogacy process she found most reassuring, (when she was a gestational surrogate)...

This is the second of three episodes with the incredible team at  Pinnacle Surrogacy  – a distinguished program offering expedited surrogate matching to Pinnacle network patients. In this episode, we’re joined by Rachel Campeau, the Surrogate Coordinator at Pinnacle Surrogacy. She walks us through the recent developments in the matching process, and how they ensure both surrogates and intended par...

This is the first of three episodes with the incredible team at  Pinnacle Surrogacy  – a distinguished program offering expedited surrogate matching to Pinnacle network patients. In this episode, we’re joined by Amber Danley, Surrogacy Program Manager, who tells us more about her role, and some of the most significant ethical considerations that they address at Pinnacle. Listen to the full episode...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Brian Steixner, board-certified urologist, expert in men’s sexual medicine, and cofounder of Popstar Fertility to talk all things sperm motility. Popstar Fertility  is an all-natural sperm health supplement, with a combination of twelve ingredients including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants designed to support and enhance male reproductive health and fertil...

In this episode, we’re joined by TFP Fertility Consultant in Reproductive Medicine,  Dr Chantal Simonis . As we're in the middle of Pride Month, we've asked Dr Simonis how the LGBTQ+ community can navigate and self-advocate during their fertility journeys. Listen for her insight now. If you need more support – or to get started with donor conception, or any of the topics we’ve chatted abou...

This is the final of three episodes with the team at Alcea Surrogacy. In this episode, we’re joined by Madison Heggins, Head of Community Outreach at Alcea.  She talks about being a law graduate with a familial background in family law and third-party reproduction - and the ways in which Alcea Suoorgacy support inteded parents throughout their journey. Listen to the full episode now, and subscribe...

This is the second of three episodes with the team at Alcea Surrogacy. In this episode, we’re joined by Christy Leonardo, Chief Operating Officer at Alcea. Christy is a mother via reciprocal IVF, 3-time traditional carrier and 1-time gestational carrier that understands first hand what it means to experience both failure and success as a surrogate.  Listen to the full episode now, and subscribe to...

This is the first of three episodes with the team at Alcea Surrogacy. In this episode, we’re joined by Angela Richardson-Mook, CEO & Founder of Alcea.  She talks about her personal journey of being an adoptee and mother via IVF mother, 6-time gestational carrier and egg donor that has dedicated her life to the surrogacy community.  Listen to the full episode now, and subscribe to The Ribbon Bo...

How does AI assist in the egg donor selection process? This week on The Ribbon Box Podcast, we're joined by Birol Aydin, Scientific Director at Ovogene , the first egg bank using AI to enhance results. We cover all things AI & fertility, from; Can AI help track oocyte development? How does AI assist intended parents? Does AI donor egg matching improve fertility outcomes?  And so much more...

In this episode of The Ribbon Box Podcast, we’re joined by  Dr Vladimio Silva, embryologist and Scientific and Executive Director at Procriar, a leading IVF centre in Portugal. We chat through the advancs in IVF treatment, success rates and how o choose the right fertility clinic. Looking for more info? Connect with Procriar and their team for more answers to specific questions, education and worl...

In this episode of The Ribbon Box Podcast, we're joined by TFP Thames Valley Fertility Embryology Manager Danielle Breen and TFP Oxford Fertility Donation & Surrogacy Lead Stacey Rohling, to chat through using donor eggs, and the latest on fertility preservation.  In this episode, we cover; How do patients tend to get started with fertility preservation? What is tissue freezing? How long c...

This week on The Ribbon Box Podcast, we’re joined by Dr Laura Mooney from Randox Health. With TRB Founder Eloise currently expecting twins, she has taken the Randox EveryMother test, a comprehensive health check for women prenatal and postpartum. Dr Mooney joins Eloise to review her results, and answer questions like: Why is iron status so important during pregnancy?  My TIBC level came back as hi...

In this episode, we're joined by Emily Johnson, MS, RD and Research Lead at  Veri , the program that combines your continuous glucose monitor data with behavior-change psychology and health science to guide you on your fertility journey. We chat insulin resistance and its impact on overall health, particularly its connection to fertility in women. All caught up? Get $30 off your  first month o...

This week on The Ribbon Box Podcast, w e're joined by Professor Asma Khalil, a Consultant Obstetrician and Fetal Medicine specialist at St George’s Hospital, London. With the TRB Founder currently expecting twins, we wanted to get our questions asked by the expert. From the key challenges to be aware of with multiples, to having a comprehensive prenatal plan. Professor Asma Khalil provides a c...

This week on The Ribbon Box Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sophie & Lee about their fertility journey, and how the male factor played a role. In the fertility space, the focus is overwhelmingly on the female partner. However, in this episode, we deep-dive into the male perspective and the advantages of testing male fertility early. Keen to get tested?  Head over to  order the Mo...

If you've ever wondered what's going on down there or how to keep your pelvic floor in top shape, you're in the right place. We're joined by Dr. Sara Reardon aka. The Vagina Whisperer , as she dives deep into pelvic floor care, covering topics from pre-conception to postpartum recovery. From common issues like painful sex, leakage during pregnancy, and how to reduce the risk of tea...

This week, Eloise is joined by Teach to Sleep 's Founder Sarah Patel. She answers some of the most frequently asked questions about baby and toddler sleep: How much sleep does your child need at different ages? When will your baby sleep through the night, and what about sleep regressions? Is "crying it out" an effective sleep method? Co-sleeping: the do's and don'ts, and the la...

This week, Eloise is joined by Juno Diagnostic's Director of Genetic Counselling Katie Sagaser. She shares her insight on bonding with your baby and supporting your partner during pregnancy. Whether you’re navigating the anxiety of early pregnancy after a loss, embarking on the path of fertility struggles, or embracing the concept of donor conception, finding ways to connect with and support y...

Catch TRB founder Eloise’s chat with Hot Octopuss Head of Creative Kelly Gordon. Hot Octopuss design and build cutting-edge sex toys - they are passionately inclusive and celebrate diversity, actively working to break down stigmas around all forms of consensual sexual expression. Eloise & Kelly cover off: Supporting pleasure for all ages Products which enhance pleasure, and Kelly's favs To...

From an endometriosis diagnosis to IVF success

Catch FHH founder Eloise’s chat with Seed Fertility creator Dr. Danica Thornberry, DAOM, L.Ac. Used by thousands of patients, The Seed Fertility Program is designed to pinpoint specific diet and lifestyle tips and strategies to each stage of your cycle.  Optimise your diet and think small, daily changes, which are proven to make the difference.  Fertility diet and mindset tips, for every phase of...

Listen as we chat with natural fertility guru and expert, Marc Sklar, about antioxidants and the effects of oxidative damage on fertility. Find out: - what oxidative damage is and what the symptoms are - what are the benefits of CoQ10 and are there any side effects of CoQ10 in high doses? Marc also explains when it is best to take CoQ10 and the benefits of ubiquinol. - are there any vitamins which...

Are You Struggling With Infertility And Looking For Something Special To Help You Conceive? In this podcast episode, we talk with Sara from  Eu Natural about the CONCEPTION (and CONCEPTION MEN)  fertility powerhouse supplements. These prenatal supplements have been specially formulated for men and women and contain clean ingredients, clinically proven to support fertility. FHH Readers And Listener...

Listen to today's episode of our Fertility Help Hub podcast, as we chat with a first-time surrogate , Grace, based in California. Grace explains why she became a surrogate, the surrogacy process with US Surrogacy LLC and talks about fulfilling the dreams of the same-sex intended parents she helped. If you're interested in becoming a surrogate or using a surrogacy, contact US Surrogacy LLC...

Listen as we chat with Laura Biggs (CEO of The Fertility Show, London) about her personal story of using an egg donor to have her second child, as well as the benefits of speaking with holistic fertility experts in person. The Fertility Show is back this year on location (following two years of Covid19 disruptions). It is happening on 6th - 8th May 2022 in Olympia, London. Fertility Help Hub will...