Fertility Freedom - Host Julia Explores Family Today
In this bonus episode, Julia took a moment on the 4th of July to reflect on the importance of reproductive freedom.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 19 - Finding Peace After Six Years of Infertility Treatment Without Answers with Abbe Feder
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Abbe Feder shares how she found peace after six years of infertility treatment and still has no answers to why IVF didn’t work for her.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 19 - The Emotional Rollercoaster When IVF Doesn't Work With Abbe Feder
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Abbe Feder shares that when she started IVF, she automatically thought that it would work and she would have a baby. Listen as she shares the emotional rollercoaster she felt when she started IVF and it didn’t work.
Leaning on Levity To Break the Grief: 6 Years of Unexplained Infertility With Abbe Feder
Abbe Feder is the founder of InCircle Fertility and host of the Fertility Chic. In this episode, Abbe shares her own six-year journey through unexplained infertility, including her initial reluctance to turn to assisted reproductive technology.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 18 - I Felt Erased - Maintaining Your Own Individuality While Balancing Parenthood
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Brittany Ross discusses how during her first pregnancy she didn’t want to lose her identity and become “just a mom.”
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 18 - Embracing Parenthood on Your Own Terms with Brittany Ross
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Brittany Ross shares advice to those who find out they are pregnant and may not feel the expected emotional reaction to finding out you are and that you are allowed to feel however you want to feel.
Can’t I Be More Than Just “Mom”? - Retaining Identity in Parenthood with Brittany Ross, Comedian
Brittany Ross, a Los Angeles-based actor and stand up comedian opens up with refreshing authenticity about her journey into motherhood.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 17 - Leaning on Your Village: Ronit and Vida’s Advice for Those Experiencing a Miscarriage
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim, co-founders of WeNatal, give advice to those who are experiencing a miscarriage. They emphasize leaning on your “village” and encourage listeners that it’s not the end of the story.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 17 - Why Doesn’t Anyone Know This? Sperm Quality and Conception
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim, co-founders of WeNatal, discuss this shocking vital revelation: the quality of sperm can significantly affect fertility, contributing up to half of the reason for miscarriage.
We Need to Talk About Sperm Quality - With WeNatal Founders Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim
Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim, the founders of WeNatal, join Julia on a poignant episode of the podcast to share their journeys to expand their respective families and create WeNatal.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 16 - Trends Show Younger Individuals Seeking IVF - How Sunfish Can Help Provide Financial Support with Angela Rastegar
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Angela Rastegar discusses her key demographic seeking Sunfish and how trends are showing that younger individuals are looking into IVF. She then discusses how her company, Sunfish can help provide financial support to those who need it.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 16 - How Sunfish Helps Navigate The Steep Financial Costs of IVF with Angela Rastegar
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Angela Rastegar discusses her key demographic seeking Sunfish and how trends are showing that younger individuals are looking into IVF. She then discusses how her company, Sunfish can help provide financial support to those who need it.
IVF Costs WHAT?! Fertility Loans and Making Fertility More Affordable with Angela Rastegar, CEO of Sunfish
Julia sits down with Angela Rastegar, the driving force behind Sunfish, a company committed to dismantling financial barriers for hopeful parents navigating fertility challenges.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 15 - Can I Trust You? - Creating a Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Community to Choose their Chosen Family
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Dan Blevins discusses that he feels the loneliness or isolation that can be present in the LGBTQ+ community stems from a lack of trust. People in the LGBTQ+ community can have a hard time finding people they can wholeheartedly trust, which can lead to isolation and loneliness.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 15 - When You Are Missing Family the Most - How Dan Blevin’s Organization “Stands In” For Family in the LGBTQ+ Community
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Dan Blevins discusses the journey to creating “Stand In Pride”, an organization that connects people with "stand-in" family or friends. Whether it's attending a wedding, needing help with a life skill, or simply wanting a shoulder to lean on, Stand In Pride offers a powerful sense of belonging.
Showing Up & Standing In - Becoming Family for Those Who Don’t Have One With Dan Blevins, Stand in Pride
Dan Blevins created Stand In Pride, which provides a vital support system for those within the LGBTQ+ community who may be estranged from their families. The show dives into the organization's mission and impact as well as what it really means to show up for someone else.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 14 - Whispers from Beyond: How Children Cope with Their Mother's Miscarriages with Shani Rogers
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Shani Rogers discusses how her daughter coped with her mother, Shani’s, miscarriage and Shani shares an interesting story about what her daughter drew a week before her miscarriage.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 14 - Missed Miscarriage: Shani Roger's Story of Her Miscarriage With Her Second Child
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Shani Rogers discusses the story of pregnancy and miscarriage with her second child and how she had what doctor’s call a “missed miscarriage.”
Healing from Miscarriage Through Writing with Shani Rogers, Author of Blue & Pink Balloons
Shani Rogers, the author of the book "Blue and Pink Balloons," a narrative crafted for her daughter that addresses the sensitive topic of miscarriage. Shani shares her story of trying for a second and healing from miscarriage.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 13 - The Unspoken Mental Load of Breastfeeding and Pumping with Patrice Meagher
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Patrice Meagher discusses her the unspoken mental load of breastfeeding and pumping that takes a toll on breastfeeding parents.